Uptown

Uptown is a neighborhood corner bar and restaurant in East Austin serving a Texas take on Louisiana homestyle food alongside classic cocktails from lunch through late night. The concept traces back to a bar of the same name that opened on the same corner in 1949, and today's version, tied to pitmaster Aaron Franklin and a group of friends, carries that history forward as a casual eastside gathering spot. The kitchen leans into brasserie-style Louisiana dishes rather than typical bar snacks, giving it a distinct identity among East 6th Street spots. It's a straightforward stop for a rider looking for a real meal and a drink rather than a nightclub scene.