Where to Drink Rosé in East Austin

Celebrate National Rosé Day

Words by Sam Lauron Photo by Launderette

As summertime commences, so do the patio meals, late nights, and consumption of ice cold drinks, especially rosé. National Rosé Day is June 8, and there’s no better time to enjoy the light and refreshing glass of wine.

Easy Tiger
The beer garden is celebrating the summer occasion with wine and flowers at their Rosé Day event. For $10, enjoy a flight of Texas Rosé wines, while $5 will get you a glass of Le Charmel Rosé. Festivities for the day also include tunes by DJ, GirlFriend ATX, a vintage pop-up shop from She Is A Hawk, flower crowns, and an Instagram-worthy flower wall to snap portraits of the occasion. Guests will also have the opportunity to mix and mingle with local winemakers Doug Lewis of Lewis Wines and Rae Wilson of Dandy Rosé.
709 E 6th St. | easytigerusa.com

APT 115
Located beneath the 7East apartment complex, APT 115 is an intimate wine bar. With only 25 seats, they offer a wide selection of unique wines from around the world, including rosés. The bottles pair perfectly with one of the in-house charcuterie boards, which are curated with various meats and cheeses from a food menu that changes daily. Enjoy tastings at the bar or purchase a bottle to-go, and receive 30% off.
2025 E. 7th St. | apartmentonefifteen.com

Launderette Austin
Among Launderette’s wine menu are several rosé options, both sparkling and non-sparkling. Order a glass and a few dishes to share with the table, and enjoy a pleasant evening on the patio at this Holly neighborhood spot. As an extra celebratory treat, pair the rosé with their beloved Birthday Cake Ice Cream Sandwich.
2115 Holly St. | launderetteaustin.com

The Infinite Monkey Theorem
The Denver-based winery known for its canned wine recently moved its taproom from South Congress to East Austin and is now located at the former site of Pump Project Art Complex. Be among the first to check out the new space on June 8 during their Barre & Rosé event with Pure Barre Austin. A $20 ticket gets you a full one-hour barre class, a Pure Barre tank, and your first glass of rosé.
702 Shady Ln. | theinfinitemonkeytheorem.com

L’Oca d’Oro
The wine menu at L’Oca d’Oro features a global variety, many of which stem from regions in Italy. All of them, however, pair nicely with an Italian dish like the Salumi e Formaggio or a seasonal pasta. And as if a farm-sourced Italian meal and a nice glass of rosé weren’t already enough reason to visit, guests can enjoy 50% off wine by the glass during L’Oca d’Oro’shappy hour which takes place every day from 5-6:30pm.
1900 Simond Ave. | locadoroaustin.com

EastSide Tavern
If frozen sips are more your thing, be sure to visit EastSide Tavern. Their frosé is a blend of rosé and fresh juices that results in a frozen treat. Combined with the excellent rooftop patio found at this establishment, this drink is sure to hit the spot on a hot summer day. Visit EastSide Tavern during happy hour where their frosés are only $5.
1510 E Cesar Chavez St. | eastsidetavernaustin.com

Do it Yourself
Don’t feel like going out to celebrate? Enjoy a glass of rosé with a twist by making a Jose Cuervo Golden Rosé Margarita. Follow any of the three recipes below, and you’ll be sipping on a refreshing summertime drink poolside in no time.