The Butterfly Bar @ The VORTEX

490 reviews

2307 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722

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The Butterfly Bar @ The VORTEX is a Bar located at 2307 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722. It has received 490 reviews with an average rating of 4.6 stars.

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Hours

Monday5PM-1AM
Tuesday5PM-12AM
Wednesday5PM-12AM
Thursday5PM-12AM
Friday5PM-12AM
Saturday5PM-12AM
Sunday5PM-12AM

F.A.Q

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  • The address of The Butterfly Bar @ The VORTEX: 2307 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722

  • The Butterfly Bar @ The VORTEX has 4.6 stars from 490 reviews

  • Bar

  • "Cool atmosphere"

    "The is one of the most Austiny bars I've ever been to"

    "This is a beautiful place! Outside patio, Italian food truck(that is to die for), and a live theater! The staff is super friendly and, the drinks are killer"

    "SO VIBEY I got asked out on a date here tonight, never been before sadly"

    "What a gem"

Reviews

  • Alicia Renee

Cool atmosphere. There's a menu with seasonal cocktails, but also a full bar. I went for a drink with coworkers and loved the different seating options as our group got bigger. Bartenders make the drink just a little strong so you get your moneys worth. Only star I took off is parking is limited, so get here early!

  • Taylor Montgomery

The is one of the most Austiny bars I've ever been to. Staff is loosey goosey weird af, the outdoor seating area is filled with random items and there's a house cat that was just chillin'. With all that said, it was a cool spot. Super chill, music not too loud, bar staff was friendly and pretty fast. More

  • Kaytea Elizabeth Trevethan

This is a beautiful place! Outside patio, Italian food truck(that is to die for), and a live theater! The staff is super friendly and, the drinks are killer. There are even cats that will come sit with you! You'll wanna check it out for sure. It's also family and dog friendly! More

  • JT Graham

SO VIBEY I got asked out on a date here tonight, never been before sadly. The pretty lights everywhere and overall theme was the perfect first date vibe, and it won't be the last date either! Also everyone from the people to the staff were super friendly, and LOTS OF CATS <3 …

  • Duff McClain

What a gem. Great environment and though the bar service can be slow, the pasta place here is fan-freaking-tastic! Had live music when we were there on Sunday at 7 and the two different bands really added to the ambiance. Check this place out for an enjoyable evening out in Austin.

  • Kyle W

No atmosphere. The bar was brightly lit and since no one was really hanging out inside, just ordering drinks for patrizis, there was just a long line for the bar. The bartenders seemed peeved to be there and did a poor job of directing the patrons. The whole experience was weird.

  • michael rabiner

Vortex is one of those cool outdoor food truck and bar combos. The food truck serves a multitude of al dente pasta dishes, plus appetizers. The bar serves since cool specialty drinks. Both the bar and the outside area have live music, so eat, drink listen to music and have fun.

  • Nick Belsito

Great bar, hidden gem in East Austin. Great place to hang outside, late night. The Italian food truck is pretty good too. Seen a couple of bands play on the small outdoor stage, cool place to chill and listen. Haven't seen anything in their theater yet.

  • Stephanie Scheffler

Love this outdoor space and the food trucks but I must have hit them on an off day. The app they use to order drinks wouldn't load on my phone so I had to get my friend to order for me. Margarita and wine was good (they do have a happy hour

  • Sheridan Quintanilla

Juanita and Jenny were my bartenders and they really took care of me and the friends I was with. I’m a fan of fun new drink recipes and they had perfect suggestions for me to try. All the drinks we tried were really delicious! I love that

  • Havoc Teslasmith

I wish I had photos of the plays to share with you because they are typically really fantastic. I've had a few that were so-so and one that was a complete let-down, but I'm generally extremely impressed and entertained. The atmosphere is

  • zarch

If you're looking for a spot that gives you the feeling of what Austin bars should really feel like, this is it. With eccentric lighting, decorations, and drinks, this place feels unaffected by the overwhelming amount of boujee/modernist

  • Adam Chalmers

The drinks are great - some cool unique cocktails and a good mixed drink/beer list. Very friendly cats that hang around the grounds (or indoors on cold winter days). If you've got allergies, watch out. It's got a great Italian food truck

  • Sati Ali

One of the last authentically cool places in Austin. The deaththroes of the "Keep Austin Weird" motivation is easily seen here. Chill spot in a central neighborhood just off of Manor. It's the Austin most people think about when they say

  • Stephen Hays

Showed up on a whim with 3 friends and was met with consistently exceptional service and thought! The hosts took our temperature at check in which made us feel extra safe around the patrons dining around us. we were immediately sat at a

  • chelsea tobin

this place is just darling. been in quarantine since March so haven’t gone to any restaurants, etc. went here with some friends a few weeks ago because they assured me the butterfly bar was taking very good covid precautions. they were

  • Sally Conrad

Divey but really good service. Expect cans and full pours here for $5-7 for beer and cocktails $8. Great service that is quick and active, not the typical where you're standing there trying to make eye contact for 10 minutes. Patrizi's

  • jason kluczyk

I love the atmosphere but was highly offended by being called a bro and not to congregate in the middle of the patio. I highly enjoyed the glares from the inside bartender while ordering lone stars from the bar. My group was 75% of the

  • Basil Agrocosta

My partner and I went to the Butterfly Bar last night for a next day off from work cocktail. We had a wonderful experience. The patio atmosphere is relaxed and friendly. The drinks were delicious and our bartender Regan went the extra

  • Aaron James

The line service while waiting to order food was something i never expected. Two different employees greeted us and offered knowledgeable discussion about the entire menu. They were polite, professional, and genuine in their opinions.

  • Arda Kert

Crazy place. Not open until afternoon. Great bites at the food truck. Not only tacos. Impressive pastas too. Very wide outdoor garden and patio. A closed bar and a performance center too, but that I am yet to discover.

  • Amy Ma

Hard to find bar but the old fashion vibe gives away to classic cocktails. The honeysuckle cocktail is one of their specialities but I found it a tad too sweet, still great to sip on during a summer evening

  • Colton Weaver

Butterfly bar is cute, with a sweet outdoor venue. There is very often live shows going on, otherwise the vibe is nice and cozy. The drink options are solid. Definitely a staple spot in the area …

  • Sparrow Passero

So I dug this place before the pandemic, let me say that first. A great place to grab a good drink before or after a show at the vortex! Nice staff, good drinks, fun decor, and kitties to scritch on.

  • Jackson Greaves

Super nice place, great bluegrass night on the 3rd Wednesday of month that we were lucky enough to be in town for. No draft beer (as far as I could see) but that's ok. Unfortunately we missed the

  • Katina Bohrer

Cute bar, great patio for when the weather is nice. The inside is small - like it's very much meant to be a location that you sit outside. Plus there are a few property cats that rule the roost.

  • Tim Williams

So happy we found the vortex, the pasta food truck and this bar. Had a lovely evening with friends in this chill garden atmosphere. Cocktails were excellent and the service friendly.

  • Bryan Headrick

Hands down, my absolute favorite patio in Austin besides my own. A loose and happy environment, flavored by the gloriously ever-weird Vortex Theater. Say hi and I'll buy you a drink.

  • Tara Bonds

Wonderful atmosphere! Perfect for a pre-show drink! Also, most definitely the best place to celebrate Austin theatre community members -- both those with us and those now past. More

  • Kinan Hernandez

Great atmosphere and cocktails, the menu always has some seasonal specials. Sangria is great, also can't go wrong pairing Patrizis with your drinks at Butterfly Bar More

  • Colene Knaub

1st. What an absolutely stunning setting. If you’re looking to have a high class cocktail in a beautiful garden with hundreds of lights, you’ve found the place to go.

  • Harmony Clauer Salyers

Bar tenders are fantastic and helpful. Drinks are delicious and refreshing and decently priced. Relaxing and chill atmosphere

  • Jordan Phillips

It has a nice big outdoor area with lots of room to sit and enjoy some time with friends.
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  • Danielle Brown

Loved the atmosphere- fun outdoor area with misters and lights. Cutest roaming cats!
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  • Hayden

Fairly priced drinks with consistently changing menu, good trivia, a theatre and live music on some nights! More

  • Ryan Heard

The drinks are good and the outdoor area is beautiful. It's a very Austin neighborhood bar
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  • Stephen Niemeyer

This place is super cool. Get a drink before the show at The Vortex, or just get a drink at happy hour.

  • Richard Rocha

Year of the rabbit celebration great food and live music. A wonderland experience. …

  • Ren Main

Super friendly staff, a great atmosphere and great drinks. The cats are lovely as well.

  • Cheyenne Spears

Super cute and cozy bar/outdoor seating area. The cocktails were great too!

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