Sans Bar

What a GREAT place, brought to life by Chris, the bartender, and owner. A zero-alcohol bar. I visited here with my wife and a friend, and we LOVED it. Great mocktails, made with precision and care, and dare I say LOVE. We will be back. (Btw, no hangover this morning. :)

Taken from my Yelp: I walked into Sans Bar after following Chris's mission for 6 years. There was a trivia night going on but they waved me in. I immediately felt an overwhelming sense of calm. Audii was behind the bar and asked me what I would like from the menu. She has a warm energy that would invite anyone into this type of space. She made me a non-alcoholic margarita which was absolutely delicious. The night only got better. Chris Marshall, the brain behind this operation, is one of a kind. In theory, he's heaven sent, but in reality Chris is just like all of us sober curious, sober, or allies to those in recovery: he's unapologetically human. From his website, he mentions Sans Bar's mission is "to prove socializing can be vibrant and enjoyable without alcohol." This has been executed with near perfection. He has crafted something so beautiful that words cannot even express the waves of impact he is making. Chris is also extraordinarily attentive to those who attend Sans Bar. A lot of people stumbled in and I was surprised at how many stayed after hearing about how the "all you can drink for $28" was strictly non-alcoholic mocktails & beverages. One couple did leave but there was no judgment at all. Chris and Audii made me well over 10 drinks and I took 3 shots. I was in a safe community with likeminded people and couldn't have felt more at ease or relaxed. I'm stoked for Chris and his continued development (he offers mocktail classes as well as an academy for those looking to start pop ups or businesses with similar goals). I now have a Friday spot & I'm sooo looking forward to next Friday! Check this place out & say Pax sent you.

This was my first time visiting, and I had such a great experience! The atmosphere was vibrant and welcoming, the drinks were delicious, and the service was top-notch—friendly, attentive, and made the whole visit even more enjoyable. I had a lot of fun and can already tell this is going to be one of my go-to spots. I’ll definitely be back soon!

We stopped by this place our first night in Austin. Glad we did! This place is absolutely amazing. Some of the best drinks I’ve ever had, alcoholic or non-alcoholic. The Kobiyashi Maru was one of the absolute best drinks with so many unique flavors! The sidebar was also amazing. Chris is a genius innovator. Rivals some of the best bars I’ve been to in Mexico City and Chicago, giving unique flavors with each drink. Badly wish we had this in Chicago. The space inside is beautiful too and perfect for events. We are so thankful and glad we made it here!

Sans Bar is a great bar to visit. Whether you're sober, observing Dry January, or just looking for a new place to try, sans bar should be on your list. It's located steps away from the capitol but the quaint and moody interior quickly makes you forget that fact. The actual bar is small and filled up rather quickly leaving standing room only so if you want to grab a seat, head in early. The menu offers a good variety of drinks ranging from sweet drinks to those more acidic. They have a $25 all you can drink special that we took advantage of. The Kobayashi Maru was by far my favorite.