Boasting the tallest rooftop bar/lounge in downtown Austin, Azul is perched on the highest floor of the Westin Austin Downtown. This sleek space, appointed with comfortable cabanas and toasty firepits, gives way to spectacular views of the Austin skyline. You’ll find a variety of craft cocktails at the poolside bar: Try one of the four featured drinks on draft or a unique creation, like The Bird is the Word — BACARDÍ rum, yuzu, pineapple, and Aperol — or the edible Strawberry Daq-cicle, made with BACARDÍ rum, basil, and white balsamic.

The Oasis, situated on a cliff 450 feet above Lake Travis, consistently earns high praise from locals and out-of-towners for its unparalleled sunset views. It’s an ideal place to take a date to listen to some live music, warm up the dance floor with help from the live band, and enjoy a toast as the sun dips down on the lakeside patio, offering up lovely snapshot-worthy pastel hues. Order one of Oasis’s signature hurricane drinks, such as the Spiced Banana Colada (a piña colada made with BACARDÍ Banana with a splash of Oakheart Spiced Rum on top), and set the tone for an unpretentious night of fun.

The contemporary, wood-toned patio of the Pool Deck at Kimpton’s Hotel Van Zandt gives visitors a view of Lady Bird Lake near the fireplace while they sip craft cocktails made with freshly pressed juice. Choose from a specialty house or classic cocktail and pair it with something tasty from the on-site restaurant, Geraldine’s, to make your night complete. The hotel is located in one of Austin’s hottest areas, the historic Rainey Street district, a great place to stroll in the evening.

Located in the Renaissance Austin Hotel and tucked among the lush trees of the Arboretum, the Knotty Deck & Bar provides a chill environment away from the downtown hustle. The ample deck twinkles at night with hanging lights and offers plenty of space for lounging on comfortable couches and hanging chairs, with occasional live music events scheduled here throughout the year. Warm up around a table encircling a fire bowl while enjoying a beer, wine, or craft cocktail, as well as happy hour specials on small plates like shishito peppers or pulled-pork-and-egg-topped Knotty Fries.

The Domain’s Rock Rose district continues to add to its roster of nighttime hot spots, and one of the standouts is 77°, located adjacent to the Rose Room. This three-story rooftop bar lives up to its name, which embraces that perfect balmy temperature (fun fact: Austin’s average year-round temp is 69.4). It’s ideal for relaxing and letting the day slip away with a rum drink in hand on the plush patio space filled with white couches, hanging chairs, and outdoor fireplaces. This bar also offers hookah setups. Order up a Norman’s Cay, a blend of three BACARDÍ flavored rums — BACARDÍ Pineapple and BACARDÍ Limon — plus coconut water and lime; or try the Key Lime Colada, served in a frozen pineapple with a whip of BACARDÍ Pineapple Fusion and Limón plus coconut cream to make the most of the warm-weather vibe on a fall day in Austin.

This under-the-radar gem, located in far South Austin, may be one of Austin’s best-kept secrets. Inside, you’ll find an unpretentious red-and-wood-toned bar with an old-school vibe serving up draft beer, well drinks, and colorful home-brewed infusion toddies. Outside, a spacious yard offers a place to enjoy some shade, bring your pup, and maybe try your hand at horseshoes. The sophisticated food menu transcends the divey environs, so don’t miss out on an order of chili-stuffed cornbread or Texas fried quail.

Located on Congress Avenue in Austin’s Warehouse District, Speakeasy embraces a cast-from-the-Prohibition-Era theme of secret bars with enchanting stories to tell. For a lovely view, go up 59 steps to the rooftop bar, which looks out onto the shimmering skyscrapers of downtown Austin. Sip one of Speakeasy’s signature cocktails, or if you’re feeling fancy, check out the bottle service. And if you’re really lucky, you might even run into a celebrity or two.

This East Austin hangout offers a spacious, relaxed place to pull up a seat at the picnic table, play a round of Ping-Pong, and enjoy a daiquiri prepared in the classic way with BACARDÍ rum and lime on the rocks, along with other vintage recipes with a Tex-Mex flair. Lustre Pearl is in a restored 1895 era house that used to stand on Rainey Street, and was part of the original group of bars and restaurants to redefine that area. That house has since been transplanted here to East Austin, breathing new life into another area of the city.