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The Betty, Austin, TX

The Betty

4.1
4.1
26 Reviews
$31 to $50
Cocktail Bar
510 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX 78701

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
  • Fancy
The Betty is an elegant vinyl cocktail lounge offering an ambiance of relaxed luxury, perfect for socializing over expertly mixed cocktails. The music, often a mix of jazz, lounge, or modern classics, complements the refined atmosphere, making the vinyl cocktail lounge a stylish destination.

The dress code is strictly enforced and we politely ask you to dress your best for an elegant evening with us!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Dining Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    All of our rooms are available for private event reservations. Please contact inquiry@thebettyatx.com for more information.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    510 Rio Grande St located between West 5th and West 6th
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access

What 26 people are saying

The Betty reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Austin

    Good for groups

  • Austin

    Hot spot

  • Austin

    Great for fine wines

  • Austin

    Good for groups

  • Austin

    Hot spot

  • Austin

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Betty offers a classy lounge experience with "amazing ambiance, vibe, and energy." Guests rave about the "best cocktail lounge in Austin," highlighting exceptional service and unique cocktails. Steak night is a "must stop" with "amazing" steak. Music and decor add to the "fantastic vibe."
26 Reviews
  1. Rosanna

    Austin1 review

    1.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    There was like 5 people outside eyeballing everyone walking in. Which was awkward. Thankfully we had a resi and were led to our table. We saw that everyone always complains about the drink prices. Money is not an issue with us (thankfully) but we somehow paid $54 for 2 drinks that were both priced at $18. The wait staff stops at 10:30. We waited for so long to get a second drink, ordered (before 10:30), were approached by a random woman who canceled our order and brought us our check. We asked for our drinks to be brought and our tab to be closed out. I guess miscommunication led to us not getting our drinks. It was my birthday today, while the ambiance was great the service was -20. 10/10 would NOT recommend unless you want to take some cute pics, sit at the bar for decent service, or fish for someone to take home. So lame tbh. I’m not even hating cause it’s my birthday. I’ve lived here 10 years, this place is trying to be what soho house is in terms of pricing for what jos coffee is in terms of service. Skip it and hit bosses office or Rosevelt room instead! (Resies def required for both)

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  2. Hannah

    Dallas1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came for a round of cocktails around 9pm on a Friday night. Ambiance was great, service was amazing, but the cocktails were underwhelming. We had better (and cheaper) cocktails at our dinner before coming here and were not totally pleased with any of our drinks and had a $130 bill for our 4 cocktails. Not awful, but wouldn’t come here again for good cocktails. Maybe would try coming again later at night when it turns more into a dance vibe and for cheaper well drinks.

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  3. Melissa

    Chicago6 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Not worth the money. Cocktails were below sub par.

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  4. Tisha VIP

    Austin16 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Honestly disappointed. Have been to the Betty repeatedly the past few months. This time I had to get up every time I wanted a drink and order it from the bartender while the waitress (3 of them ) sat on their phone for 2 hours. My biggest issue is the 20% auto gratuity. If you’re gonna charge it you better ensure I actually get service. This Is a one off so hoping my review is actually seen and the manager reacts !!! Great venue loved the music and the bartender was phenomenal!!!

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  5. tanner

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Betty is the BEST Cocktail Lounge in Austin hands down. Amazing ambiance, vibe, and energy. I'll be going back for sure. One of the owners (I believe his name is Andrew) showed me the best time of my life when I was there. The Betty is a classy place, but definitely a place where you can have an incredible night out as well. Definitely check this place out.

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  6. Giselle

    Mexico City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The person who served us wasn’t very attentive, even though the place wasn’t crowded. The drinks were good but, in my opinion, quite strong. There’s a speakeasy section that requires a “membership” to enter, though it wasn’t clear what that meant—the host provided one explanation, while the staff inside gave a completely different one. On the positive side, the music was great, the atmosphere was relaxed, the place itself was beautifully decorated, and the host was very friendly and welcoming. Overall, it’s a nice spot with potential, but the service and communication could be improved.

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  7. Alexander

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I visited alone on Valentine’s Day, and the experience of being greeted at the door was one of the most glamorous encounters I’ve had in Austin, Texas. The greeter made me feel like a superstar as I walked in. The hostess and bartenders were incredibly energetic, knowledgeable, and genuinely friendly, creating an inviting atmosphere that made me eager to return. I requested a cocktail with mezcal from the bartender, and he certainly did not disappoint; it was a beautifully balanced drink.

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  8. Trevor VIP

    Austin6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional experience! Definitely what Austin has been missing for some time. The ambience, service and drinks exceeded our expectations. We’ll definitely be back! 

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  9. Andrew

    Austin3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible service, food, and wine. Highly recommend!

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  10. Tisha VIP

    Austin16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful ambiance with great drinks !!! Love love love

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The Betty is rated 4.1 stars by 26 OpenTable diners.

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510 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX 78701

Additional information

  • Cross street
    510 Rio Grande St located between West 5th and West 6th
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Dining Bar
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access
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