
Live Oak
Downtown, Austin
Bar in Austin, United States
Why go
Live Oak is a strong pick for sunset cocktails, dates, and polished downtown Austin drinks when the Lady Bird Lake view is part of the plan. The value is strongest if the group wants a hotel-lounge experience with seasonal cocktails and shareable Mexican-influenced snacks, rather than a loud bar or a full dinner destination.
About Live Oak
Live Oak in Austin is a smart-casual venue with a price of $45 per person and daily hours that run into the night. The confirmed details are limited, so the safest way to plan is around the basics: price, hours, dress code, and whether that schedule fits your plans.
Use it as a practical Austin option when the timing, budget, and smart-casual dress code work for your plans.
Choose it when the hours fit your night
Live Oak opens at 1 PM every day and stays open until 12 AM Sunday through Thursday, with later 1 AM closing on Friday and Saturday. That makes it useful for afternoon plans, evening meet-ups, and later weekend stops, without needing to assume anything about a lunch service or a specific late-night food offering.
The smart-casual dress code gives the venue a more polished baseline than a purely casual stop. Readers using Our full Austin hotels guide can consider Live Oak as one Austin option to fit into a broader stay, while keeping expectations tied to the basics rather than unconfirmed amenities.
Plan around the confirmed price and basic venue details
The price is $45 per person. That figure is the clearest planning anchor for Live Oak, especially if you are comparing it with other Austin options. Specific menus, dishes, beverage strengths, and special formats are not confirmed here, so they should not be the basis for deciding whether to go.
For broader planning before or after Live Oak, use Our full Austin restaurants guide; for other ideas in the city, start with Our full Austin bars guide. Those guides can help round out the night if you need a confirmed plan, a different atmosphere, or another Austin stop.
Who should pick it, and who should skip it
Pick Live Oak if you want an Austin venue with smart-casual dress, a $45-per-person planning point, and hours that run late every night.
Skip it if you need confirmed details on cuisine, a particular menu, outdoor seating, live entertainment, takeout, delivery, allergy accommodations, or a named chef or beverage program before booking.
Quick reference: strongest for Austin plans built around hours, a $45-per-person price point, and smart-casual dress; weaker for visitors who need confirmed menu, service, or setting details in advance.
Planning details
- Location
- 98 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701
- Website
- fourseasons.com/austin/dining/lounges/live-oak
- Phone
- (512) 478-4500
Venue details
Ambiance
Upscale yet relaxed hotel lounge with indoor seating and a large deck overlooking Lady Bird Lake; contemporary design, comfortable lounge furniture, and warm lighting create a sophisticated but casual atmosphere suited to cocktails at sunset or afternoon tea.
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At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Hotel Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 98 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701
Planning details
Location
98 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701 · Directions
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Live Oak open late?
Yes. Live Oak is open until 12 AM Monday through Thursday and Sunday, and until 1 AM on Friday and Saturday in Austin.
Is Live Oak worth the prices?
At $45 per person, Live Oak makes the most sense if its Austin location, late hours, and smart-casual dress code fit the kind of outing you want.
Is Live Oak good for a date?
It can be a fit for a date if you want an Austin venue with smart-casual dress, a $45-per-person price point, and late hours.















