Upstairs at Caroline

"Upstairs at Caroline is an open-air rooftop bar and "urban backyard" located on the 2nd floor of the Aloft/Element Austin Downtown hotel at 109 E 7th St. Known for its casual, colorful vibe, it features astroturf flooring, panoramic views of Congress Avenue, and a social atmosphere focused on games and draft cocktails. The Rooftop Guide The Rooftop Guide +4 The Backyard Vibe Games: The space is stocked with "urban backyard" entertainment including cornhole, giant Jenga, foosball, and pool tables. Pet Friendly: It is widely known as a top spot for dog owners, specifically for its "Yappy Hour" every Sunday where bringing a dog gets you 25% off your tab all day. Entertainment: Features a live DJ on the rooftop every Saturday night from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Signature Fun: They offer "bRingItOn" ice shots—you drink a shot from a glass made of ice and then try to throw it at a bell to make it ring. Caroline Restaurant Caroline Restaurant +3 Food & Drink Highlights The menu emphasizes "shareables" and refreshing rooftop beverages: Food: Specializes in brisket and shrimp tacos, nachos, and burrata. Draft Cocktails: Popular options include the Guava Margarita and the Backyard Pick Me Up (an espresso martini variation with cold brew and vanilla). Happy Hour: Each day has a different special from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Monday–Thursday) or 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Friday), such as $4 tacos and $9 frozens. Caroline Restaurant Caroline Restaurant +2 Essential Information Hours: Open daily from 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM (opening at 11:00 AM Friday–Sunday). Reservations: Unlike the Caroline restaurant downstairs, the Upstairs bar is walk-in only and does not take reservations. Parking: Valet parking is available at the hotel entrance on 7th Street; the bar can validate parking for up to 3 hours for a discounted rate (currently $10"

@dagypt

"Very fancy/cozy rooftop bar with very good cocktails and games. "

@axelle.sbr

"Yummy tacos upstairs! Happy hour upstairs 2-4"

@sfsj2019

"Délicieux taco rapido, belle terrasse, cool Bar au 2ieme étage! "

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"Drinks went off! Fun rooftop area for a group"

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"Also ate at the restaurant. Got a burger, it was fine. Blueberry cobbler was lacking. With Shawn and Bryse for Fruits production 2023. "

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"Jalapeño for your thoughts, spicy margarita, foosball"

@miarosecarazza

"Happy Hour 4-6 pm Wine bottles half price on Monday"

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"Good bar. Reasonable Happy Hour. White wine sangria"

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"Upstairs for drinks. Outside area?"

@loriaustin

"good chill place for taking people"

@cameron2

"Casual fun bar above the restaurant “Caroline”. https://instagram.com/upstairsatcaroline?utm_medium=copy_link"

@alexanderguidebook

"Corn hole, Jenga, connect four and rooftop "

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"went here with Katie and Brianna"

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"Cool Happy hour bar, with great upstairs and outdoor seating "

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"Shuffleboard, foosball, corn hole. Out door patio. Fire pits. Couches. "

@roshan