Welcome to Kinfolk
A cocktail lounge & spirits library, located in the historic cellar at Moonshine Grill in downtown Austin, Texas.
Curated Cocktails
At Kinfolk we invite you to explore some of our favorite cocktail families and their lineage with selections from our cocktail family tree menu. We encourage you to pursue reunions with our takes on old favorites, as well as introduce yourself to new members of the families waiting to be met and enjoyed. Or, if time and responsible consumption allow, explore both!
Spirits Library
Every bottle in our spirits library comes with a story. The criteria of what makes our shelves includes traditional production techniques, responsible producers, storied lineage, rare finds, and bottlings that link to specific times and places.
We work hard to ensure that no matter your palate preference we have something to fill your cup.
Workshops & Tasting Events
Often in partnership with friends from distilleries around the world or renowned chefs in Austin, we regularly host special cocktail workshops, distillery reserve tastings and partner restaurant-paired dinners. These are rare and unique opportunities to experience the best of what’s happening in the global spirits and local culinary industries.
Private Events
Our space accommodates groups up to 24 people. We look forward to hosting you! Please complete the form below to reach our events team directly.
“All of this is to say, once downstairs — and after acclimating your eyes to the darkness compared to the stark, bright sunshine — you feel utterly transformed back in time.”
Kinfolk Lounge & Library Serves Refined Craft Cocktails Below Moonshine Grill, Tribeza, September 2022
“The wide variety of spirits they have here are unmatched to any other spot in the downtown area. Seeing that the spirits and the bar are nestled within a limestone cellar from the late 1800's just makes you feel like you truly are in a special spot.”
Melissa G., Yelp Elite ‘24
“Their refined list of cocktails and unique collection of whiskey, mezcal and scotch will have you feeling like a kid in a candy shop.”
Secret Austin, January 2024
“Moonshine has long had one of the best whiskey selections in town, so it’s no surprise that you can taste some pretty great stuff at Kinfolk.”
The Best Speakeasies & Secret Bars In Austin (And How To Get In), The Infatuation, February 2024
“Absolutely a gem! Intimate setting, excellent service, great selection of spirits, certainly an impressive date spot. It's a vibe - sexy, romantic and indulgent.”
Shradha A., Yelp Elite ‘24