Business Hours
Opening soonMonday
4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Tuesday
4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Wednesday
4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Thursday
4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Friday
4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Saturday
4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Sunday
4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
The Skeleton Key
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4720 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78745, USA Get directions
The Skeleton Key is a South Congress cocktail bar that leans into a dark, intimate atmosphere—dim lighting, a focused drinks list, and a late-night rhythm that doesn't get going until the 4 p.m. open. It's worth knowing the kitchen and crowd skew toward evening, so plan on it as a nightcap stop rather than an afternoon hang.
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