Thursday, October 1, 2026, 11:00 PM - 6:00 AM · Half Step, Rainey Street, Austin
Half Step kicks off ACL weekend with Outlaws of Funk playing 6-9pm followed by DJ Smoov Q spinning until late.
The menu reads like a classics primer (Daiquiris, Floradora, Remember the Maine, Prescription Julep) but the execution is the point: precise cocktails at $11 with an ice program most bars skip. The patio out back stays loose while the bar runs quietly and efficiently.
Tequila, cucumber, lime, Suze, and soda — light and bitter-bright
Cognac and rye split the julep duties, layered with mint and sugar.
Rye, sweet vermouth, cherry heering, and absinthe — a Manhattan with depth.
Gin, lime, ginger, and raspberry syrup — a bright, tart classic.