BAR REVIEW: The vibey patio bar at Las Bis is a saucy complement to Luminaire.
Las Bis, meaning"encore," has a very specific identity: A large, beautiful patio bar set eight floors above Congress Avenue, it's an upscale, vibey destination that's perfect for kicking off a night of theatre or just celebrating the end of the work week.
Las Bis offers seven craft cocktails, a half-dozen beers, and a variety of natural wines by the glass, a style for every mood and palate. For me the place screams cider, because both the light, snacky, fish- and mollusk-centric menu and that patio demand a crushable beverage. Fittingly, they serve Austin's very own Fairweather Cider Co.'s Smell the Van, a dry Spanish-style cider infused with gin botanicals.
The octopus salad was spot-on, with tender tendrils of mollusk resting atop velvety aioli with crisp fresh celery, Italian flat-leaf parsley, and good Spanish olive oil. It's a fairly conservative portion for the dough, but if you're coming to Las Bis and looking at the price tag, you shouldn't be in the dealership.
There don't seem to be waitstaff at Las Bis, which means you have to order at the bar. There's a lot going on there, so, just like at any other busy bar, sometimes you're going to have to wait for service. Plan your pace accordingly, relax, and enjoy the view.
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