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Clive Bar

Clive Bar

Cocktail Bar$$$$
Downtown Austin, Austin
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Clive Bar
7.7/10
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    Kyle B.
    "One of the great hidden gems downtown, just off Rainey Street."(4 Tips)
    Victor V.
    "Great outdoor seating and mezcal mules at Bar Ilegal."(5 Tips)
    Kristen K.
    "So much outdoor space, awesome view, tons of food trucks to deliver."(13 Tips)
    Timothy K.
    "Great live music and a relaxed atmosphere."(4 Tips)
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  • Edith G.
    Edith G.October 21, 2012
    Don't steal the pretty glassware, they check your bags on your way out
  • Anna S.
    Anna SanchezNovember 11, 2012
    This bar is nice, but seriously blows on service sorry to say this. And could have done without the men's bathroom door being open
  • Chandler L.
    Chandler LewisJanuary 24, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    Todd the bartender is amazing and makes a great dirty martini. The service is impeccable
  • Emily M.heart icon on user image
    Emily MurphyNovember 11, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Cool. Bar :)
  • Jessica M.
    Jessica McMahonSeptember 5, 2011
    Get some food across the street at G'raj ma hal! They will deliver it to Clive.
  • Suri R.
    Suri RJanuary 3, 2014
    Sick mezcal selection.
  • Alia M.
    Alia McKeeJanuary 27, 2010
    I dig the bartenders at Clive. Great outdoor space. Ready for a beautiful spring day. Read more
  • Navin S.
    Navin SivanandamFebruary 3, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Service industry discount. Just tell the bartender where you work.
  • Lily R.
    Lily RoseMay 31, 2014
    Cool atmosphere, rude staff
  • Cara M.
    Cara MassacreJuly 22, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Deep Eddy frozen drink here. Must. Have.
  • Liz K.
    Liz KelleyJune 8, 2011
    Don't look like an out of towner and order a "specialty drink" because they don't have them. Stick with Pearl.
  • Tony W.
    Tony WenzelAugust 18, 2012
    this bar is the OP
  • Tom W.
    Tom WilburMay 26, 2011
    Hungry? Order take out from G'Raj Mahal next door.
  • Frank B.
    Frank BurnsJanuary 15, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Text me I live nearby I'll come drink :)
  • Zach Y.
    Zach YearyFebruary 9, 2014
    Very weak and Wayyyy overpriced drinks. Nogo
  • Ally B.
    Ally BamaMay 23, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Yummy French 75's Read more
  • David R.
    David RamirezMarch 4, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Best bar in Austin. Period. Exclamation mark.
  • Jason
    JasonFebruary 3, 2013
    Don't do redeyes here
  • Jai D.
    Jai DeckerMarch 15, 2011
    Remember to not wear open toe shoes...
  • Cody J.
    Cody JulianNovember 30, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Tip your bartenders ya'll.
  • Alex L.
    Alex LemanskiJuly 6, 2013
    Kick out of a bar sober is odd....
  • Mazda
    MazdaOctober 30, 2010
    Meet your dream dive bar.
  • Stefano M.
    Stefano MalanoSeptember 13, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Nice hide way
  • Tammy G.
    Tammy GordonMarch 12, 2010
    Love the candles outside, luring me in...
  • Ismael C.
    Ismael CisnerosJuly 7, 2010
    say what up to Iba!
  • Better Than The Van
    Better Than The VanSeptember 4, 2010
    Nerd alert! Be aware!
  • Sara A.
    Sara AnguianoDecember 24, 2011
    Awful liquor selection
  • Amber Q.
    Amber QuistMarch 15, 2010
    Off the beaten path -
  • Brett B.heart icon on user image
    Brett BendeleOctober 26, 2013
    Bar 96 is a piece of shit
  • Erik H.
    Erik HuddlestonAugust 23, 2012
    Horrible service!!!!
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Clive Bar
609 Davis St (at Rainey St)
Austin, TX 78701
United States
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Rainey Street's original cocktail lounge
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Closed until 2:00 PM (Show more)
  • Mon–Thu
    • 4:00 PM–2:00 AM
  • Fri–Sun
    • 2:00 PM–2:00 AM
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(512) 494-4120
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@clivebaratx
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Music
Live Music
Food & Drink
Menus
Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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