Austin has no shortage of ‘70s bars—you can read our thoughts on that here—but just because someone threw up wood paneling and painted the bathroom yellow doesn’t mean you’re guaranteed a good time. Unless you head to The Flower Shop. This is the latest place to jump on the trend, but instead of seeming like a cookie-cutter copy of other retro spots, the deceptively well-worn East Side bar feels like it was born this way. Order a paper plane or a mezcal michelada—the drinks are more contemporary than the decor—then make your way to the rooftop to play a game of pool on the leopard-print table. There’s also a full Australian-inspired dinner menu that can turn an evening of drinks into a full night out.
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