Bar
The Cloak Room
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Priscilla
October 21, 2019
Politicos from the Texas Capitol walk down to this high brow dive bar where bills have been written on bar napkins and passed into law. You never know what Senator or House Member may be there especially during a Texas Legislative Session (held every 2 years).
Michael
May 31, 2019
The Cloak Room was a quasi-speakeasy long before speakeasy-style bars became a trend; it dates all the way back to the '70s. It's directly across the street from the Texas Capitol - and if you're having trouble finding it, look for the historical marker for the Goodman Building, a New Orleans-style edifice that happens to be one of the oldest remaining structures in the city. (The stairs leading to its entrance are at the building's far-right corner.) When the Texas Legislature is in session (only 140 days every two years - long story...), a visit to the Cloak Room makes for some interesting people-watching and eavesdropping. (Well, assuming you can see: particularly if you visit during its notorious happy hour when it's still daylight out, entering the subterranean space -- located in one of the very few bona fide basements in the city -- is typically disconcerting until your eyes adjust.) Even when the "lege" isn't in session, staffers at the Texas Capitol complex tend to hang here, and the place has many an urban legend associated with it. (One of them is that it contains a secret tunnel connecting it to the Governor's Mansion two blocks south, but that's never been proven.) Regardless of your political bent, the Cloak Room is definitely worth a visit.
The Cloak Room was a quasi-speakeasy long before speakeasy-style bars became a trend; it dates all the way back to the '70s. It's directly across the street from the Texas Capitol - and if you're having trouble finding it, look for the historical marker for the Goodman Building, a New Orleans-style…
Dj
August 16, 2016
Located right next to the State Capitol grounds, this dive bar is what dive bars are all about. Basement, quiet and low lighting make it the coolest dive I've founding Austin
Smokies Time
September 28, 2018
Famous downtown Dive bar FTW
