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    Live Oak, Bar in Austin
    Bar

    Live Oak

    Downtown, Austin

    Bar in Austin, United States

    The Read

    Price

    $30–50per person

    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.

    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 the Austin hotels guide can consider Live Oak as one Austin option to fit into a broader stay.

    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.

    For broader planning before or after Live Oak, use the Austin restaurants guide; for other ideas in the city, start with the 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.

    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.

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    Planning details

    Hours
    Monday: 1 PM–12 AM · Tuesday: 1 PM–12 AM
    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.

    Tags

    Vibe

    ScenicElegantSophisticated

    Best For

    After WorkDate NightCasual Hangout

    Experience

    WaterfrontTerracePanoramic View

    Format

    Seated BarLounge SeatingOutdoor Terrace

    View

    WaterfrontSkylineGarden

    Accessibility

    Wheelchair Accessible

    At the Bar

    Bar Category
    Hotel Bar
    Late Night
    Closes by Midnight
    Spirits Focus
    Tequila, Whiskey, Gin
    Opened
    2018
    Know before you go

    Know Before You Go

    Getting there
    98 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701

    Planning details

    Hours

    Monday
    1 PM–12 AM
    Tuesday
    1 PM–12 AM
    Wednesday
    1 PM–12 AM
    Thursday
    1 PM–12 AM
    Friday
    1 PM–1 AM
    Saturday
    1 PM–1 AM
    Sunday
    1 PM–12 AM

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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.