Goldie's Sunken Bar

One of the best afternoon teas in Austin! Took my mom for their afternoon tea service and it was so lovely. The ambiance is so stunning and I loved their tableware. The tea selection was wide and I loved that they let you sniff the various teas before choosing. The tea sandwiches, scones and desserts were all incredible and the service impeccable. Would love to return during their cocktail hours.

Excellent vibes at this bar! It's a little small so definitely recommend making a res, but incidentally the day we came, we didn't have one (turns out Open Table won't let you make two bar reservations within an hour or so of each other so it literally wouldn't let me make a res!). But I came around 6p on a Saturday and they were able to give me a table until 7:30ish when the next res would arrive. There were two waiters, a bartender, and the hostess, so overall a small group but again the place is small! It's a low light, date night type vibe for sure! The cocktails are a bit pricey, most are $20-23 if they have alcohol or $10-14 for mocktails. I got the lady bird mocktail because I love floral flavors and it has lavender. It had more of a tangy flavor than it does a floral flavor but I still enjoyed it and loved that it was pink with a flower in it. Overall - if someone invited me here i would def come again! But given how pricey the cocktails are and they don't have a happy hour, I'd just trying to have a few drinks I would probably pick somewhere else. But def give it a try! Other note: when entering the Austin proper hotel, you take a right, pass the check in desk, and the bar entrance is right there. The bathrooms for the bar are the same that are used for Peacock restaurant which is also inside Austin proper. Parking is a bit difficult; they have a paid valet, but otherwise it's street parking and the hotel is right on a busy part of 3rd st so you may end up having to walk a bit. Nevertheless, it's worth a visit at least once imo :)

Absolutely love Goldie's! Such a cute and quaint spot! My friend and I did two afternoon teas. The food was tasty and surprisingly filling. The tea was also very good! Also the staff definitely waits on you. They were amazing! A little pricey but definitely something i recommend doing at least once!

I love a good afternoon tea and while the United States does not quite do it like they do in Europe, Goldie's was a wonderful experience and I highly recommend it!I have been to The Proper many times and was not aware until recently that Goldie's even existed. The space is so quaint and pretty and I am so glad that we dressed up for our experience because there really is no other way to do it properly. When we made our reservation, we prepaid for the experience and added on glasses of Domaine Carneros. The tea selection was divine and I am not a huge tea drinker. We especially loved the chocolate mint truffle tea that is off menu. The sweet and savory bites were not only visually appealing, but also very good. We left feeling full and happy. The service was wonderful!

Such a fun experience with an incredible ambiance. Apparently, the concept for High Tea was developed and inspired by the sons of the Hotel Designer - they wanted to do something special and surprise their mom with a relaxing tea experience on Mother's day. What was planned for a special and private experience grew into a concept to widen the opportunity for High Tea more permanently. It's clear a lot of thought went into the design of the room, providing quiet away from the chaos of downtown (and the check in lobby). The china and utensils, mostly vintage, just absolutely beautiful!While expensive, service was on point and a pleasurable time. With a seasonal menu, it was exciting to try some of the classics for tea and eats, as well as some new creations. The Mad Hatter (a classic), followed by the Spiced Chai (seasonal) we're phenomenal. The Spiced Apple Pie (a green tea) was also a favorite. Pro Tip: Try some tea without milk, and then with milk. Two experience in one!

Super high end and well crafted menu. The bartenders will come and explain the process of making individual drinks and work with you to find the taste you are looking for. Complimentary bar snacks of caramel and assorted nuts available. Definitely on the pricey side aligned with other high end places but well worth in the flavor profile. A small amount of seating to and we just walked in so I am not sure about reservations on busy nights.

Celebrated my birthday with an afternoon tea experience at Goldie's, and it was phenomenal! The space is very intimate and cozy, with beautiful interior design (much like the rest of Austin Proper Hotel). Afternoon tea is offered on weekends only, by reservation only (book online or call). It's a quaint experience with delicious teas and finger sandwiches and sweets. Service was attentive and excellent. Overall we had a wonderful time!QUICK FACTS:- Parking? Downtown street parking, nearby garages, or $25 valet at Austin Proper (Goldie's unfortunately doesn't validate).- Reservations? Yes, required for the tea experience. Non-refundable. You can book via OpenTable (pre-pay) or call!- Cost? $82/person + tax + 20% gratuity. Optional add ons such as caviar and champagne are available for additional charges.- Dress code? Not formally, but you do want to dress for afternoon tea!How it works:- You can preview the available teas they bring to the table (sniff them and select your choice(s)). It's unlimited tea, iced or hot, with optional honey, milk of choice, and/or sugar on the side.- You'll be served a tower of finger foods. One level is savory, one is sweet. You are welcome to order more of something if you want! We ordered another round of the smoked salmon bites as well as the peaches and cream tarts. So good!- Optional caviar service ($35) or bubbly can be added on to your experience! You do not have to pre-book this, you can add on once you are there.

The Proper Hotel offers an exclusive and sophisticated High Tea experience at Goldie's. Immerse yourself in a world of elegance and refinement, feeling genuinely privileged and unique.As you walk through the doors of Goldies, you are greeted with a delightful smile. Once seated, the host serves you a crisp, chilled glass of champagne and shows you the tea selection options. High Tea at the Proper Hotel is not just a meal; it's an experience. Show off your impeccable manners while enjoying a variety of delicious tea and savory treats, from butter scones with Bonne Maman Preserves to a Mascarpone Cream English cucumber sandwich with dill crème Fraîche, Apricots, almond caviar canape, egg salad, and Beet-Cured smoked Salmon. Let's not forget High Tea's sweetest part: the Chouch Au with peach, green tea mousse, French macaron mountain berry tea ganache, Poteet Frasier strawberries & cream cake.I wholeheartedly recommend Goldies at the Proper Hotel. My experience was nothing short of delightful and has left me with an everlasting memory. Brilliant Dining!

A wonderfully relaxing afternoon tea. Beautiful interior with careful attention to detail. Even better service - never felt rushed, plenty of recommendations and tea refills. The tower with treats and sandwiches varied, but were overall satisfying.Go here for... the mad hatter's tea party and the spiced chai

The service was good but be aware that the prices of cocktails here are a bit pricey at $20-$23 per cocktail. The server did offer us complimentary fancy snack with choices of truffle chips, mediterranean season nuts, or carmel popcorn. This place is supposed to be a speakeasy attached to the Proper hotel which may also explain the drink prices. I always think food/bar places attached or inside hotels rob you blind sometimes with the marked up prices so be aware when patronizing this establishment. Anyhow, I like the variations of cocktails they had on the menu at this place including a Ramos Gin Fizz which is hard to find on a menu due to the labor in making this drink. Go google the history of this cocktail and you will know what I'm talking about. Be prepared to wait a little longer for your fizzy drink if you order this as your bartender will be shaking this in a cocktail shaker until his arm falls off to get that egg white foam going! Just make sure he doesn't turn it into mirengue pie! Although the drink tasted great, I was hoping for a taller foam/fizz on the top of the drink liked the ones I've had in the past at other places that make this drink. I guess the bartender was a little impatient with pouring in that club soda. This drink could take a good 10-12 minutes to make. The attention to detail on the garnishes for these craft cocktails are on point because one person in my party ordered the Goldie's martini and they used pinky shears to cut the orange peel for this drink. I guess at $20-$23 a drink, I would expect them to work on your drinks with precision and spend some time on it.