{"id":334757,"date":"2026-06-13T07:24:29","date_gmt":"2026-06-13T07:24:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/334757\/"},"modified":"2026-06-13T07:24:29","modified_gmt":"2026-06-13T07:24:29","slug":"one-of-the-best-bars-in-america-is-in-this-buzzy-texas-city-new-report-says","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/334757\/","title":{"rendered":"One of the best bars in America is in this buzzy Texas city, new report says"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cheers to this, y’all. A blended contemporary art gallery and cocktail\u00a0bar in East Austin<\/a> is recognized as one of the best bars<\/a> in the United States.<\/p>\n

Papercut, an eclectic cocktail lounge nestled along\u00a0East Fifth Street in Austin, earned a spot on Esquire’s 2026 roundup<\/a> of the best bars in the country, published on Tuesday, June 9. The 14-bar analysis highlighted the most revered watering holes from coast to coast, aptly timed in honor of America’s 250th birthday and the notion that “this country was founded in bars.”<\/p>\n

\"Papercut,<\/p>\n

Papercut, a cocktail bar and contemporary art gallery in East Austin, is recognized by Esquire as one of the best bars in the United States. (Jasmin Porter\/Courtesy of Papercut)<\/p>\n

Esquire praised Papercut for its marriage of art and mixology under one roof, timing its art gallery’s rotating artist lineup with changes to its menu. Among its tried-and-true menu features is the papercut, described by Esquire as a “bright but boozy mezcal cocktail” that features both Aperol and homemade tangerine liqueur.<\/p>\n

“The potion is served in a coupe cup that gets blast-chilled \u00e0 la minute in six seconds in a fancy CO2 machine from the future. Very cold. Very cool,” San Francisco-based writer Omar Mamoon wrote in the piece.<\/p>\n

\"Papercut,<\/p>\n

Papercut, a cocktail bar and contemporary art gallery in East Austin, is recognized by Esquire as one of the best bars in the United States. (Jasmin Porter\/Courtesy of Papercut)<\/p>\n

\"Papercut,<\/p>\n

Papercut, a cocktail bar and contemporary art gallery in East Austin, is recognized by Esquire as one of the best bars in the United States. (Jasmin Porter\/Courtesy of Papercut)<\/p>\n

Papercut was the only bar from the Lone Star State featured in Esquire’s report. Other bars receiving kudos for their ambiance, artistry and booze-laden curations included:<\/p>\n

Half Time Rec: St. Paul, Minnesota<\/p>\n

Stars: New York, New York<\/p>\n

Gold Clover Bar: Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n

Bar Tonique: New Orleans, Louisiana<\/p>\n

Ball & Chain: Miami, Florida<\/p>\n

The House of Found Objects: Birmingham, Alabama<\/p>\n

Stir Crazy: Los Angeles, California<\/p>\n

The Cork: Tucson, Arizona<\/p>\n

The Nashville Palace: Nashville, Tennessee<\/p>\n

Russell’s: Seattle, Washington<\/p>\n

Kelly’s Korner Tavern: Placentia, California<\/p>\n

Cody’s Public House: Chicago, Illinois<\/p>\n

The Double Windsor: Brooklyn, New York<\/p>\n

For Texans looking to experience Papercut’s cocktails, sushi and artwork up close, the bar accepts walk-ins only and is open from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday and Monday, 5 p.m. to midnight\u00a0on Wednesday and Thursday and from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday. The bar is closed on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

Find it: Papercut |\u00a0908 E. Fifth St., Suite\u00a0107, Austin, TX 78702<\/p>\n

Sign up for Afternoon Headlines, MySA’s free newsletter bringing you San Antonio’s top stories of the day.<\/a><\/p>\n

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