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From the classy crew who brought you Clive and Lustre Pearl, Bar 96 adds its own casual ease to the eclectic mix of Rainey Street’s vintage playground. Infused with a sports-friendly vibe and a wraparound porch that loves the company of late night loungers, it’s the bar with a little something for everyone. A place where you can catch the game while savoring Texas brews in the comfort of a neighborhood back yard. 96 feels like home – except you’ll never want to go to bed. 

Bar 96 offers a diverse beer selection, champagne, wine and a full bar, as well as all the classics:  Corn-hole, Jenga, and more, including an old photo booth!

Hours: Mon–Fri 2pm-2am, Sat/Sun 11am-2am.

The Bar 96 Story

Lustre Pearl
Clive Bar

OUR STORY
Native Houstonite Bridget Dunlap, who moved to Austin in 2008, had a clear vision for the future of once depressed and unknown Rainey Street. Dunlap saw the charming potential of Rainey Street and envisioned a new and different kind of entertainment district for Austin’s young spirit. Dunlap took one look at 97 Rainey and thus began her love affair with the now-illustrious Lustre Pearl, which opened April 2009. Next was a handsome house down the street at 609 Davis. Dunlap  saw the house as the perfect masculine counterpoint for Lustre's luster. Clive Bar was opened in October 2009 and, like Lustre Pearl, gained instant notoriety. Bar 96 was the next step in the journey of transforming Rainey Street. Its doors opened in late 2010 for a sports-friendly and relaxed environment for all to enjoy. Bar 96 is a great success but not the last success for Rainey Street. Dunlap will open Container Bar in 2012, located at 90 Rainey. 

HISTORY OF RAINEY STREET
The Rainey Street Historic District is a street of historic homes, many of the bungalow style, in downtown Austin, Texas. Rainey Street is positioned near Lady Bird Lake and Interstate 35 in the southeast corner of downtown. Though 21 buildings are specifically identified as a part of the historic district, the stretch of Rainey between Red River and Driskill includes 31 buildings built before 1934, giving the neighborhood a historic character relative to other areas of the city.
Most of the homeowners asked the city for a zoning change back in 2005 and got it.  Rainey went from single family to Central Business District.

The Bar 96 Photos

Photos by Bill Baker

This Week's Games

Monday, May 7th

SOCCER

MLB

Rangers vs O's 6pm

Rays vs Yankees 6pm

NHL

Capitals vs Rangers 6:30pm

Predators vs Coyotes 9pm

NBA

Spurs vs Jazz 7pm

Clippers vs Grizzlies 9:30pm

 

Tuesday, May 8th

SOCCER

Chelsea vs Liverpool 2pm

NBA

Playoffs Continue: Teams TBA

NHL

Playoffs Continue: Teams TBA

MLB

Rangers vs O's 6pm

Rays vs Yankees 6pm

 

Wednesday, May 9th

SOCCER

NBA

Playoffs Continue: Teams TBA

MLB

Rangers vs O's 6pm

Rays vs Yankees 6pm

NHL

Playoffs Continue: Teams TBA

 

Thursday, May 10th

MLB

Rangers vs O's 6pm

Rays vs Yankees 6pm

SOCCER

NHL

Playoffs Continue: Teams TBA

NBA

Playoffs Continue: Teams TBA

 

Friday, May 11th

SOCCER

NBA

Playoffs Continue: Teams TBA

MLB

Rays vs O's 6pm

Mariners vs Yankees 6pm

Indians vs Red Sox 6pm

NHL

Playoffs Continue: Teams TBA

 

Saturday, May 12th

SOCCER

NHL

Playoffs Continue: Teams TBA

NBA

Playoffs Continue: Teams TBA

MLB

Cubs vs Brewers 12pm

Angels vs Rangers 12pm

Mariners vs Yankees 3pm

Rays vs O's 6pm

 

Sunday, May 13th (MOTHERS DAY)

NBA

Playoffs Continue: Teams TBA

Soccer

NHL

Playoffs Continue: Teams TBA

MLB

Mariners vs Yankees 12pm

Rays vs O's 12:30pm

Indians vs Red Sox 12:30pm

 

The Drink Menu

NEW SPECIALTY DRINKS

 

Martini Mexicano – Silver Milagro, Solerno liquer, Fresh lime, Agave, Olive juice

Collins – Hendricks, Soda, Agave, Fresh squeezed lemon juice and Cucumber

Ophelia – Stoli Citrus, Agave, Fresh squeezed lime , lemon, and oj, finished with soda & sprite

Frozen Mojito – Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, Fresh squeezed lime juice, infused with fresh mint

Margarita - Espolon tequila, Solerno, agave nectar, fresh squeezed lime juice, soda or make it a Mezcal-rita  With Ilegal Joven

Bloody Mary – Tito’s, Worcestershire, Tabasco, horseradish, lime juice, Zing Zang

Sangria – swing top bottles and by the glass.

                 Ingredients...Riesling, Sake, Fresh squeezed lime juice, Cointreau, peach, touch of cherry

French ’75 – Gin , Fresh squeezed lemon juice, simple syrup and champagne $8

 

DRAFT:   Dos XX lager, Pacifico, Stella, Magic Hat, 512 IPA,512 WIT,  Victoria, Firemans 4, Brooklyn Lager, Blue Moon, Thirsty Goat

BOTTLE and CAN:   Pacifico, Shiner Bock, Shiner Blonde lt, Coors Light, Miller Lite, PBR (tall boy), Lone Star (tall boy), Strongbow, Guinness
 
WINE:   Excelsior (2010 cabernet savignon), Rosenblum (red zinfandel), Castle Rock (2009 pinot noir), Mezzacorona (pinot grigio), Cycles Gladiator (chardonnay)
 
LIQUOR:   Full Bar
 
HAPPY HOUR:   Monday - Friday: 2-7
                          Saturday/Sunday 12-7 (cocktail specials)
 
Sunday Specials:
Mimosa's- $4.00
Meechalatta's- $5.00
Bloody Mary's- $6.00

SXSW/Special Events

Rainey Street is a perfect place to host any event, from a small company happy hour to a big showcase for South by Southwest. In our first SXSW, with Lustre Pearl and Clive Bar, we hosted a number of corporate and industry events that includes performances by national-touring acts like Broken Bells along with Austin up-and-comers like SPEAK. We cater to a number of different event sizes and formats and will work with you to make your event as awesome as it should be.

96 is the newest addition to the Rainey Street scene, but it's more than ready to host your next event or party. Please email us and we'd love to start planning with you!

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