The Betty

Name: The Betty
Address: 510 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX, United States, 78701
Telephone: (513) 535-6701
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4

4 (29)

$31 to $50

Cocktail Bar

510 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX 78701

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2 people

Jul 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

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The Betty is an elegant vinyl cocktail lounge offering an ambiance of relaxed luxury, perfect for socializing over expertly mixed cocktails. The music, often a mix of jazz, lounge, or modern classics, complements the refined atmosphere, making the vinyl cocktail lounge a stylish destination.

The dress code is strictly enforced and we politely ask you to dress your best for an elegant evening with us!

Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Dining Bar
Hours of operation
Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(513) 535-6701
Website
https://www.thebettyatx.com/
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
All of our rooms are available for private event reservations. Please contact inquiry@thebettyatx.com for more information.

Location
510 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX 78701
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
510 Rio Grande St located between West 5th and West 6th
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access

What 29 people are saying

The Betty reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.0

4.0 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.3Service
4.6Ambience
3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Betty offers an enchanting ambiance with "incredible service, food, and wine." Guests rave about the "best cocktail lounge" in Austin, praising the "amazing ambiance, vibe, and energy." While some find cocktails pricey, others are captivated by the "beautifully decorated" space and "great music." A must-visit for an unforgettable night.

29 Reviews

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Andrew VIP
Austin4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Steak was incredible! Have made this my weekly Thursday spot for dinner. The entire staff was so welcoming! Love this spot.
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James
Austin7 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 2, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Typical of most downtown cocktail bars the drinks are very expensive. They were good and our bartenders was extremely competent. The ambience was lovely as well.
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Rosanna
Austin1 review
1.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
There was like 5 people outside eyeballing everyone walking in. Which was awkward. Thankfully we had a resi and were led to our table. We saw that everyone always complains about the drink prices. Money is not an issue with us (thankfully) but we somehow paid $54 for 2 drinks that were both priced at $18. The wait staff stops at 10:30. We waited for so long to get a second drink, ordered (before 10:30), were approached by a random woman who canceled our order and brought us our check. We asked for our drinks to be brought and our tab to be closed out. I guess miscommunication led to us not getting our drinks. It was my birthday today, while the ambiance was great the service was -20. 10/10 would NOT recommend unless you want to take some cute pics, sit at the bar for decent service, or fish for someone to take home. So lame tbh. I’m not even hating cause it’s my birthday. I’ve lived here 10 years, this place is trying to be what soho house is in terms of pricing for what jos coffee is in terms of service. Skip it and hit bosses office or Rosevelt room instead! (Resies def required for both)
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Richard
San Antonio3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dinning at The Betty is always a great time especially amongst friends. Will be back again!!!
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Hannah VIP
Dallas - Fort Worth1 review
3.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We came for a round of cocktails around 9pm on a Friday night. Ambiance was great, service was amazing, but the cocktails were underwhelming. We had better (and cheaper) cocktails at our dinner before coming here and were not totally pleased with any of our drinks and had a $130 bill for our 4 cocktails. Not awful, but wouldn’t come here again for good cocktails. Maybe would try coming again later at night when it turns more into a dance vibe and for cheaper well drinks.
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Melissa VIP
Chicago / Illinois6 reviews
1.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Not worth the money. Cocktails were below sub par.
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Tisha VIP
Austin18 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Honestly disappointed. Have been to the Betty repeatedly the past few months. This time I had to get up every time I wanted a drink and order it from the bartender while the waitress (3 of them ) sat on their phone for 2 hours. My biggest issue is the 20% auto gratuity. If you’re gonna charge it you better ensure I actually get service. This Is a one off so hoping my review is actually seen and the manager reacts !!! Great venue loved the music and the bartender was phenomenal!!!
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tanner
Austin1 review
5.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Betty is the BEST Cocktail Lounge in Austin hands down. Amazing ambiance, vibe, and energy. I'll be going back for sure. One of the owners (I believe his name is Andrew) showed me the best time of my life when I was there. The Betty is a classy place, but definitely a place where you can have an incredible night out as well. Definitely check this place out.
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Giselle
Mexico City1 review
4.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The person who served us wasn’t very attentive, even though the place wasn’t crowded. The drinks were good but, in my opinion, quite strong. There’s a speakeasy section that requires a “membership” to enter, though it wasn’t clear what that meant—the host provided one explanation, while the staff inside gave a completely different one. On the positive side, the music was great, the atmosphere was relaxed, the place itself was beautifully decorated, and the host was very friendly and welcoming. Overall, it’s a nice spot with potential, but the service and communication could be improved.
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Alexander
Austin1 review
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I visited alone on Valentine’s Day, and the experience of being greeted at the door was one of the most glamorous encounters I’ve had in Austin, Texas. The greeter made me feel like a superstar as I walked in. The hostess and bartenders were incredibly energetic, knowledgeable, and genuinely friendly, creating an inviting atmosphere that made me eager to return. I requested a cocktail with mezcal from the bartender, and he certainly did not disappoint; it was a beautifully balanced drink.
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The Betty is rated 4 stars by 29 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jul 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

510 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX 78701

Additional information

Cross street
510 Rio Grande St located between West 5th and West 6th
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Dining Bar
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access

Website
https://www.thebettyatx.com/
Phone number
(513) 535-6701
Private party facilities
All of our rooms are available for private event reservations. Please contact inquiry@thebettyatx.com for more information.

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