The Wheel South — Restaurant in Austin

I've lived in the neighborhood for about 8 years and loved Crow when it was in this spot. That being said, the folks that have built the wheel too have done a great job! I'm more of a beer drinker, but I've tried a few of the specialty cocktails and they're great! The atmosphere is fantastic and everyone working is super friendly and helpful. I like being able to sit outside, and that being said I do think that when summer comes it might be better if they had more shade than patio umbrellas - misters and a little more cover for the patio would make this a perfect spot. Also, my husband doesn't drink and they have some really great NA options so we can both enjoy something...

Another East Austin bar with a South Austin outpost (similar to Little Drinks).

Gorgeous remodel and friendly staff but super expensive. The prices are what you’d expect to see if you were on Music Lane but this far south on SoCo it’s kind of clear this isn’t meant for a locals or regular audience. Draft beers are $8.50 and cocktails are $13+. The staff is super nice and again the remodel is beautiful, but kind of bummed that the bar that replaced Crowbar is a super expensive ‘cocktail bar’ as opposed to an affordable option that can build community. Worth noting that it was empty on a...

The bar’s decor and atmosphere are great, but the cocktails are a letdown. I ordered the Ashley, Avery, and Molly.

The Ashley was just average at best. The lemon overpowered everything else in the cocktail. When I saw the bartender pour what felt like half the bottle of chocolate bitters into the Avery, I knew I was in for a disappointment. The Molly was downright vile. The vodka was over-infused, and it claimed to have ginger, but the infused vodka overpowered the entire drink.

The pricing of the drinks is reasonable, but the cocktails need some serious...