Roosevelt Bar
Bar
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The Plaza on Republic Square, Austin, TX 78701, USA Get directions
Tucked into The Plaza on the edge of Republic Square, the Roosevelt Bar sits in one of downtown Austin's older civic corners, where shaded green space and the weekend farmers market give the block a slower rhythm than nearby Sixth Street. It's an easy spot to fold into a downtown afternoon, within walking distance of the federal courthouse, the square's live oaks, and the restaurants clustered around the west end.
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