The Eleanor

As someone who is currently not drinking, I have to say that The Eleanor has one hell of a zero proof cocktail menu. I've been back a few times for their NA'groni and other libations and damn if it doesn't feel like I'm having the real deal. Their attention to detail and conscious efforts to create true (zero proof) cocktails, shows me the effort for everyone to have a good time.Their menu is so fun but I do recommend having a spontaneous moment and using their photo booth (there is a charge for it) but you receive two physical prints to take home. I was in awe with their drink with edible gold dusted all over the glass and my partner enjoyed each of the drinks he's tried. As a sister bar to The Roosevelt Room, this is much more of a casual bar and not a required sitdown experience you'll have next door. I also appreciate all the fresh ingredients they have on display at the bar and was in awe! Keep calm and disco on my friends.

I'm commenting here on the Eleanor holiday theme experience - was not expecting it! Normally the Eleanor has a similar vibe to next door Roosevelt room (dark, low light, sexy vibe). Around the holidays, the inside transforms to a wonderland of holiday decor and holiday drinks! It's a lot like Lala's little nugget inside actually. It was very cute, but despite coming around 3p on a sat just after thanksgiving, the place was POPPING. There was one single small high top table in the back near the bathrooms where I sat, otherwise all the tables were taken. The bartenders were working super hard too - I had wanted to come and sit and work on my laptop with a drink, but the vibe was WAY too holiday party-like, and I ended up leaving after 20 mins or so while waiting for my friend. I didn't try a drink because I actually had wanted something off their non-holiday menu I saw online, and they were just serving holiday drinks as far as I could tell. Those were a bit pricey too, $20 was the low end of drink prices, and I saw some up to $25 but they look like a standard sized drink... that is expensive nevertheless - I like what they did for the holidays, it's cute and festive! Hoping to come back and try a drink after the holidays.As a last note - they had someone at the entrance checking bags on the way in and out, because people have been stealing their holiday mugs... not cool. Don't take things! And be aware, they had a rope with a QR code outside to "scan for the experience/check in with reservations," so be aware that this place DEFINITELY will fill up during busy times and you need a res or need to buy a ticket (at least during the holidays!).

We stopped in here for a cocktail after having dinner around the corner. Originally we were headed to the Roosevelt Room but there was a 20 min wait just to get a cocktail so we opted to go here instead which is right next door and has the same owners. The bartender was super nice and my martini was made perfectly. I definitely recommend this spot for a great place to grab drinks with friends!

We hit our first Christmas themed bar, The Eleanor on 5th. You can get your Christmas spirit started here, totally decorated for the holiday. Please check out the wall of Santa pics. Holiday themed drinks, my wife grabbed Rudolf's Replacement which was delicious. Beware, there are a few ugly Christmas sweaters running around here! The guys working the door were very pleasant, bar staff all were in the holiday spirit. Definitely a place to try while downtown.

**Miracle on 5th Street Holiday Review**Every Christmas the Eleanor transforms itself into a festive wonderland. Each year my husband and I spend a night barhopping all of the Christmas bars in Austin. We had missed this one last year so I was jonesing to tick if off the bucket list this year. It did not disappoint!First, there was a bit of a line (because it's awesome and deserves a line) but they moved people in quickly. Besides, everyone in line is in a festive mood so you're laughing and joking with everyone anyway. Once inside you are transported to the North Pole! It's floor to ceiling Christmas, even down to the furniture. Absolutely oustanding holiday drink menu and even a separate Ski Chalet Shot Bar. You'll be happy to know I visited each and every bar in the place and each one served exceptional fare!Do not miss this annual popup! It's some of the most fun you can have. Spread cheer!

We held our sales HH event here for 40 guests and it rocked! Frank was an absolute dream to coordinate and plan with on a last minute HH event! Cocktails were phenomenal and the staff were amazing. The event space was roomy and cool vibes all around. If you're looking for an event space and/or fantastic cocktails, look no further.

I went to the North Pole this past week!! It is a delightful place where we got to hang out with Santa... sit in his chair... drink some Christmas cheer... and rock the Christmas mood!!What a great spot to enjoy a night!!Great artisan cocktails! Wonderful service! And a stellar atmosphere.A FANTASTIC place to catch a drink.. it is a higher end Christmas spot that will have you wishing you didn't ever have to leave.I highly recommend stopping in for one of their truly mixologist mad chemist concoctions! I know I enjoyed my snow ball, and the nog... and other drinks! The decorations are just flat out perfect for the season... what a mood setter!

We visited The Miracle pop up Christmas bar that takes over the Eleanor during the holiday season. This bar had been on my list of things to try in the Austin area, and I was glad we finally stopped in. My girlfriend and I waited in line at about 10:30 on a Saturday night for about 30 minutes to get inside. It didn't feel like it took that long. We expected for it to be packed on a Saturday night and it definitely was, so just be realistic if you go closer to Christmas and on a weekend! Once we made it inside, we walked around the first floor. We opted not to check out the also festive second floor due to the crowd. The bartenders on the first floor were nice, but looked super flustered. They have a specialty Christmas cocktail menu. I ordered the Christmapolitan and my friend ordered the SanTaRex. Each cocktail comes in a different novelty glass. You can opt to purchase the glass to take home after you are done drinking it, but I don't know anyone who would choose to do so for the glass prices. The two drinks alone were $33. It would have been an extra $41 to take home the glasses. We knew we were paying for the experience, so we didn't mind the drink price sans take home glasses. I was so glad that I LOVED my drink. The bartender even sprayed something on the top of it right before adding the last details. I don't know what it was, but that drink did taste magical! My friend, a bourbon lover, also really enjoyed her drink. Overall, it was a fun, new experience!

Such a lovely setting, the food was incredible. Looking forward to eating there again

We hosted a combination rehearsal dinner for 50 people with a welcome party for 130 following thereafter and had an amazing evening! The team at The Eleanor, including Shanna as our coordinator, really went out of their way to make it a special event. The food was complimented by all our guests, the technicians helped us with photo slide show presentation, speeches, etc - and equally impressive was the quick speed at which the team seamlessly moved us from the inner space where we had the dinner, into resetting the entire space for an open party. Thanks to Shanna and team for your responsiveness and working with us to create a memorable occasion for our son, daughter in law and guests!