The East Austin bar scene has expanded with Parley’s recent opening in the area.
What to know
Founded by Bar Hacienda, Bar Fino and Here Nor There alums, Terance Robson and Jack “Slim” Hogan, the new spot has partnered with Oseyo and Idlewild.
Both from Ireland, Robson and Hogan stated the new business is a love letter to the pubs they grew up going to. The duo is using the bar as a way to bring Irish culture to downtown Austin.
“We grew up in places where the pub wasn’t just where you drank, it was where you gathered,” Robson said. “That energy of catching up with old friends, meeting new ones, and just enjoying good company is exactly what we’re bringing to Parley.”
Behind the name
As stated in a news release, the name “Parley” means “to meet up,” which is what the space will serve to be a spot for in the local community.
During the day, community members can enjoy a coffee bar with espresso and light bites. The bar’s menu includes:
Boxty Balls; mashed potato and mozzarella croquettes, parmesan, parsley, kimchi marinaraKrab Rangoon; crispy corn cheese and krab wontons, sweet chili sauceHam and Cheese Toastie; pressed Dubliner cheddar and smoked ham, grain mustard, spicy tomato jam, cornichonSpice Bag; five spice chicken tenders and waffle fries, fermented chili relish, curry mayo (sub cauliflower wings)Gochujang Buffalo Wings; half-dozen wings, carrot, celery, perilla ranch (sub cauliflower wings)Crispy Pork Belly Sliders; sweet chili soy glaze, kimchi fresno slaw, pickled cucumberSnack Plate; gochugaru pimento cheese, cowboy candy (candied jalapenos), Opah’s smoked beef sausage, grain mustard, green olives, crackersAt night, the space will turn into a bar featuring signature cocktails, beer, natural wines and non-alcoholic options.
Cocktails include:
Golden Brown; milk whiskey, spent coffee, Café Borghetti, clarified citrus and sodaStraight In No Kissin’; gin, burnt lemon, pink peppercorn, limoncello, pinot gris and bubblesSlims Americano; vermouth, Barolo, passionfruit and raspberry syrup and ItalicusFish & Chips Martini; gin or vodka, nori, olive oil and salineRanch Water; butter tequila, clear lime, Salers, padron pepper and spiceMiso Smooth; whiskey, miso, lemon, Ceylon tea and cacaoOochi Wally; tequila, wasabi, pistachio, citrus and cucumberCesar Pleaser; bourbon, apple, grapefruit, snap pea and eucalyptusParley Punch; tequila, pisco, tamarind, watermelon, milk, mint oil and orange brandyOlive Oil Collins; gin, orange blossom, Italicus, olive oil and sodaFinding Memo (Frozen); rum, Guinness, allspice, condensed milk and vanilla gelatoTri Colour Coffee; whiskey, salted coffee liqueur, mente and dulce de leche cream and orange dustMascarpone Carajililo; mascarpone tequila, Idlewild coffee and Liquor 43Marg Simpson; pineapple infused tequila, mezcal, orange curacao and blue corn saltWhat else?
The space will host a range of events from golf outings and weekly run club meetings to watch parties and wellness-focused gatherings.
“Hospitality doesn’t have to mean expensive or exclusive,” Hogan said. “Parley is for everyone – industry folks, creatives, neighborhood regulars and anyone else looking for a place to feel at home.”
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