Papercut

About Papercut

Matte-black walls, a steel-topped bar ringed with circular panels and small cordless lamps on each table keep the focus on the drinks and on the art hung for the current show. Every exhibition by a local, national or international artist comes with its own cocktail menu written around the work, so the list changes several times a year. Signature drinks are pre-batched for consistency, which one reviewer found limiting, though most call them among the best in Austin. Behind the bar sits Wasa, a sushi and Japanese cocktail counter, and its nigiri, soup and scallops earn steady praise. Prices run high and reviews say so, alongside notes of generous, attentive service. Hours are 5 p.m. to midnight Wednesday and Thursday, to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday, and to 10 p.m. Sunday and Monday, closed Tuesday. It holds a 4.8 Google rating.