The Butterfly Bar @ The VORTEX

The butterfly bar is my favorite place in town. I’m so glad it reopened. The staff are very careful when it comes to keeping everything clean and they have heaters outside now for winter. Patrizio’s food truck - arguably the best Italian cuisine you’ll find in Austin - is also open and still located right outside the bar.

Great place to go. They minimize contact by having you order online for easy drop off. They are also still dog friendly!

Showed up on a whim with 3 friends and was met with consistently exceptional service and thought! The hosts took our temperature at check in which made us feel extra safe around the patrons dining around us. we were immediately sat at a table (no wait- love it!) and our waitress Jaunita was lovely and timely. we ended up hanging out for a few hours and for dinner at Patrizi’s (which we fully recommend ??)! We will be back soon, but until then, drink well!

So I dug this place before the pandemic, let me say that first. A great place to grab a good drink before or after a show at the vortex! Nice staff, good drinks, fun decor, and kitties to scritch on.

That being said, they get ALL of the bonus points for doing everything right, during this pandemic. Masks required. You get your temperature checked and give info for contact tracing (all with a sanitized pen, and plenty of hand sanitizer present), to the friendly host up front. They then take you to your very-safely-distanced table. You then order your drinks online. (And can order online some badass food from Patrizi's food truck, which I highly recommend!) A masked server then comes out with your drinks. Rinse. Repeat. Tip fat! Wear your mask when a staff member is present! (And please, unlike some folks that we saw there, only dine\drink with members of your household\pod\bubble\whatever. Help stop the spread!)

I love them!

Juanita is amazing. First time here and I will be returning for her exceptional service and anticipation. The online ordering diminishes the experience. I hope it is not needed much longer.