If you’re looking for a respite from SXSW Austin, Azul Rooftop, Zanzibar, Upstairs at Caroline, Edge Rooftop, and Corinne’s patio are ideal spots to enjoy a cocktail or quick snack away from the main event foot traffic.
From Instagrammable views to lounging at a private cabana, Azul Rooftop Bar at the Westin is the perfect escape. Enjoy a refreshing watermelon margarita (Teremana Reposado, Grand Marnier, Watermelon, Hibiscus Agave, Lime) by the pool as the weather heats up, or sip a hot toddy (Wild Turkey 101, Allspice Dram, Lemon, ginger, served hot) by the fire pits as the sun goes down.
The Marriott Downtown is home to both Zanzibar, the tropical rooftop terrace and pool oasis, and Corinne, one of the largest outdoor patios on West Cesar Chavez Street. Explore Zanzibar’s modern tiki cocktails, like the frozen Zanzibar Swizzle (rum, hibiscus, ginger, allspice, and lime) and The Devil & the Deep Blue Sea (bourbon, pineapple, orgeat, orange, lemon) next to picture-perfect views of downtown. Corinne’s classic cocktails are an Austin staple, featuring authentic, regional flavors with choices including the signature Old Fashioned (Brush Creek Bourbon, Vanilla Demerara Sugar, Walnut Bitters) or a San Jacinto Spritz (Sandman Fino Sherry, Raspberry, Mint, Lemon Juice, Sparkling Wine).
Located on the fifth floor of the JW Marriott, Edge Rooftop features specially curated cocktails in a laid-back atmosphere embedded in scenery spanning the length of downtown. Stop by for a So Co Marg (Altos Plata, combier, salted watermelon, lime, agave, black lava salt) or a Texas Sipper (Tito’s, elderflower, blood orange, topo chico) to unwind from the busy Austin streets.
Head to Aloft to check out Upstairs at Caroline for the ultimate urban backyard party, complete with giant Jenga, Foosball, and corn hole. Let the drinks flow with the craft cocktails on tap, like Cool as a Cuke (Tanteo jalapeno, Solerno blood orange, cucumber, lime) and an Apricot Spritz (zephyr gin, Aperol, Giffard apricot, strawberry, bubbles), or if you visit on Saturday, a bucket of beer.
