The Long Goodbye

I hosted a birthday party here for my wife on the outdoor patio, and it was a magical evening. The atmosphere is superb, the bartending staff were highly attentive and fun, and the owner was so pleasant to work with. If you are looking for a quaint spot with cool, Austin vibes to host a party or event, look no further than The Long Goodbye. It has become our favorite neighborhood bar because of the great time we had.

Walked in and immediately loved the neighborhood bar vibe. Gracie and “Spike” (née Mike) left me rolling with laughs and good vibes. The perfect cozy place for a happy hohe with amazing options and just the right volume for conversation. Looking forward to my next round there.

We hosted our company’s holiday party at The Long Goodbye and truly can't rave about this venue more. The space is great, offering a balance of an upscale indoor bar and relaxed outdoor areas. As an added bonus, the team went above and beyond with festive holiday decorations, which made the atmosphere even more special for anyone looking for a venue with holiday spirit. Beyond the space, the drink menu is well done with a good variety of specialty cocktails, frozen drinks, and more. Most importantly, the staff was OUTSTANDING. Their service exceeded our expectations, and they made hosting a party for more than 100 people feel effortless. Everything was handled seamlessly, and their professionalism made the entire experience truly enjoyable. I highly recommend adding this to your list of bars to checkout and definitely a place to consider hosting parties.

Great vibe, yummy cocktails, intimate vibe, and solid customer service. Love the small town cocktail bar feel they offer. The Femme Fatale drink is where it's at!

The Long Goodbye derives it's inspiration and motif from the 1973 film noir of the same name. Step into the cozy little MCM bar and you feel like the main character in your own movie with the dim lights and a full bar to drown your sorrows or celebrate your wins. The bar is well equipped with everything a discerning bar patron could want as well as a few things you didn't know you needed. All this delivered with friendly service and maybe some classic country music playing or perhaps some 60s or 70s jazz. Every now and again you might hear some old school hip-hop and r&b if you're lucky, as well! Let's call that the late night vibes. The bartenders are all sincere and friendly, knowledgable about their craft and quick with the drinks. If there isn't something on the menu that pleases you they are happy to concoct something to your liking or suggest something new- classic or otherwise. There are also non-alcoholic bevvys available for those of us looking to keep our wits about us but still enjoy a night out with friends. The prices are fair with happy hour featuring $6 cocktails, Mondays offering $3.50 draft beers, Wednesdays are for wine with half off bottles and they take care of service industry workers with a generous discount! It's a pretty new establishment (about 8 months old) so you can still catch a quiet corner or an off-hour where you get the whole place to yourself. That definitely won't be the case for long so I suggest you bring your bestie or your new softly-launched boo to come cuddle in this cute little bar. Great first date spot or good for a large gathering like a work happy hour or birthday get together due to the expansive and welcoming patio area. This is sure to be a neighborhood staple soon so get in before it's cool so you can say you were one of the original regulars