Abby Wootton

219 West: Austin's go-to happy hour

There is a good reason why places such as 219 West become the habitual happy hour locale, the perpetual contingency plan, and win “Best Happy Hour” accolades many times over. It is fail proof when it comes to...

Garrido's Downtown at 3rd in Austin 360 Building

If really good food at a good price is your main concern when planning your next downtown happy hour, Garrido’s is a must. This place was recommended to me by none other than my mother who heard someone...

512 Brewing Company celebrates their 1-year anniversary

If you have not made it out to a (512) Brew event yet, or, God forbid, you have not yet had the opportunity to enjoy one of their absolutely wonderful beers… run, do not walk, to their 1st Anniversary...

Happy Hour 101: Austin happy hour specials

As I publish more reviews, I hope to be the best local happy hour resource, but there are a handful of sites that I visit for inspiration as well. The Statesman/Austin360 has developed a happy hour database...

The list: Abby's happy hour reviews by area of town (Austin Happy Hour Examiner)

To make a short and sweet summary of my happy hour reviews for easy browsing, below is a list of happy hours I have reviewed categorized by area of town. I hope to keep this list current at all...

History of happy hour

It shouldn’t surprise you that the term “Happy Hour” originated in the United States Navy. Back in the 1920’s, the term was slang for the scheduled time of on-ship performances when the sailors...

Lustre Pearl: Home of the hula hoop

Having trouble locating a Pearl Beer when you really want one? That’s because they are being consumed at a rapid pace at Lustre Pearl on Rainey Street at the corner of Driskill Street. Located conveniently (or inconveniently?) behind...

Roaring Fork North at Stonelake on Quarry Lake

If you are looking for a classy joint to enjoy quality happy hour drinks and food without competing for downtown parking, look no further than the north Roaring Fork location on Stonelake Boulevard right by the Gateway Shopping Center.Owned...

The Flying Saucer in the Triangle

Despite some initial feelings you might have to get over regarding The Triangle (less-than-desirable parking, Dallas wannabe-vibe, claustrophobia), you won’t know how you lived a complete life before the Flying Saucer. Yes, the Flying...

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219 West: Austin's go-to happy hour

Garrido's Downtown at 3rd in Austin 360 Building

512 Brewing Company celebrates their 1-year anniversary

Happy Hour 101: Austin happy hour specials

The list: Abby's happy hour reviews by area of town (Austin Happy Hour Examiner)

History of happy hour

Lustre Pearl: Home of the hula hoop

Roaring Fork North at Stonelake on Quarry Lake

The Flying Saucer in the Triangle

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