Get in the Groove
Meet Backbeat, the newest cocktail bar to hit South Lamar.
The dynamic duo behind intimate North Austin cocktail bar and kitchen drink.well. is starting a new cocktail-bar concept on South Lamar Boulevard. Michael and Jessica Sanders’ goal for Backbeat, named for the second and fourth beats that give rock ’n’ roll and rhythm and blues their signature styles, is to “maintain the feeling of a neighborhood bar” while offering a variety of cocktail concoctions, as well as beer and wine options.
The interior aesthetic of Backbeat includes large steel-framed windows mixed with walnut paneling and marble countertops. The 1,900-square-foot contemporary space is filled with an abundance of natural light, and lounge and banquette seating. What makes this concept truly unique, though, is the 400-square-foot rooftop bar, where patrons can take in spectacular views of the Austin skyline.
The architect behind the project, Jamie Chioco of Chioco Design, is responsible for the design of Austin hangout spots Star Bar, Winflo Osteria and Perla’s Seafood & Oyster Bar.
Backbeat is scheduled to open in March.
Rendering courtesy of Giant Noise.
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