Bars & Saloons
The Wheel
1902 Martin Luther King Blvd E, Austin, TX
The Wheel is a bicycle-themed neighborhood bar on East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in East Austin, built around a cozy, low-key atmosphere rather than a loud nightlife scene. Inside is an intimate cocktail bar with a rotating list of local and craft beer and a seasonal, unpretentious cocktail menu drawing on ingredients from local producers, while the back opens onto a beer garden with a beer fountain and picnic-style seating.
The bicycle theme runs through the decor and branding rather than any two-wheeled amenities, and the bar has become popular enough in East Austin that it opened a second South Congress location, The Wheel South, a few miles away. It functions as a relaxed neighborhood stop for a drink rather than a destination nightclub, with both an indoor bar and an outdoor garden space to choose from.
Common Questions
Does The Wheel have outdoor seating?
Yes, it has an outdoor beer garden with a beer fountain and picnic-style seating in addition to the indoor bar.
Is there another Wheel location?
Yes, a second location called The Wheel South opened on South Congress Avenue in South Austin.