The Driskill Hotel near 6th Street features an authentic Austin, Texas restaurant and lounge. Repeatedly ranked as the number one restaurant in Austin, the four-diamond Driskill Grill is unrivaled in taste and atmosphere, serving local steaks and the best burger in town., With two onsite restaurants, award-winning Texas bar, and beautiful Romanesque architecture, the pet-friendly Driskill hotel centrally located in Downtown Austin will fulfill all your needs in a historic setting. Book today., Timeless charm mingles with modern sophistication throughout our 189 guestrooms. Enjoy a classic ambiance accented with custom Austin touches in our unique guestrooms or step into old-world charm entrenched in Texas details in our historic suites., Named one of the 10 Best Hotel Bars in America by USA Today and The Best Bar in Texas by Southern Living, The Driskill Bar is, without question, as Texas as it gets for downtown Austin bars. With its rustic leather couches, cowhide barstools, cattle branded custom carpet, and the grand Texas Longhorn adorning the wall, you will have no question , The Driskill Hotel, one of the premier historic hotels in Texas, was opened in 1886 by Colonel Driskill, a wealthy cattle baron. Browse the timeline and follow the life of Driskill and all the stories and events behind this famous Austin historic hotel., Driskill Experiences Austin is a city of personality full of cultural wonders: From art—both in galleries and on the streets—to live music and outdoor fun in pools, creeks, and parks, there’s an infinite list of places that are authentically Austin..