Upstairs at Caroline

Upstairs at Caroline is a lively rooftop bar and urban social playground perched at 109 East 7th Street in the heart of downtown Austin, Texas, just steps from Congress Avenue. The open-air rooftop terrace offers views overlooking Congress Avenue and the downtown skyline, creating an airy and energetic backdrop for socializing. The bar pours a generous selection of creative cocktails, local canned beers, draft cocktails, and budget-friendly happy hour specials available all week. The menu also features satisfying bites like brisket tacos. The atmosphere is distinctly playful, with interactive games including giant Jenga, foosball, cornhole, and checkers encouraging guests to stay and mingle. With a walk-in only policy, Upstairs at Caroline maintains a spontaneous, welcoming spirit that has made it one of Austin's most magnetic rooftop gathering spots for locals and visitors alike.