ABOUT US
At Augustine, we feel it’s important to not only have a good time, but also to do it guilt free. Our handcrafted cocktails were designed not only to stimulate your pallet but also to liberate you from sacrificing flavor for things like calories and carb counting. Do you always want to be healthy? Of course not. We just want you to have the option. Come visit the healthiest bar on Rainey Street!
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Augustine, is located in the heart of the historic Rainey Street district in Austin. This charming house was built in 1889 by an Augustus Basnett. When converting this old home into a bar, each selection was made true to the history of the building. SLIC design selected the colors & textures to compliment the rich history of Rainey Street and the building, and create a warm and fun atmosphere for its patrons. Dark green & brass were utilized as the primary scheme for the bar, generating a timeless ambiance for any visitor.
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The name Austin is a derivative of Augustine which is perfect. Augustine embodies what our beloved city, Austin is all about. Good times with friends in a laid-back yet sophisticated, fun atmosphere with 300 days of sunshine.
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We are looking forward to meeting you and creating a true Austin experience.
Rainey street
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The Rainey Street neighborhood, developed in 1884 by Jesse Driskill and Frank Rainey, began as a white, middle-class enclave before transitioning to a working-class and ethnically diverse area by the 1920s. A devastating flood in 1935 and the construction of Interstate 35 left the area isolated and deteriorating, prompting its addition to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985 to protect it from high-density redevelopment. Rezoned in 2004 as part of Austin's central business district, the neighborhood has since seen a surge of bars and restaurants converting historic bungalows into trendy nightlife spots. This growth, fueled by nearby developments like high-rise condos and the Mexican-American Cultural Center, has driven up land values and created tension between preserving the neighborhood’s historic charm and accommodating modern redevelopment. City officials are now working to craft a long-term plan that balances both priorities, though individual structures remain vulnerable to demolition pending city approval.
