Opening Date: Friday, March 5, 2025
Austin, get ready to welcome a new favorite hotspot! Mother’s Ruin, the highly anticipated neighborhood cocktail bar, is set to open its doors on vibrant East 6th Street. Known for delivering fantastic cocktails made with fresh juices and premium spirits, Mother’s Ruin promises the quality of more pretentious cocktail bars but with a faster and more fun approach. With a creative yet streamlined menu of upscale bar food served daily from opening until the last call at 2 a.m., this bar is sure to become a cornerstone of the community.
An Exciting Addition to East 6th Street
TJ Lynch, Partner of Mother’s Ruin, shared his enthusiasm: “We are really excited to bring Mother’s Ruin to Austin, a city that we feel has the energy, creativity, and inclusivity that define Mother’s Ruin. The culture in Austin and its love for great food, drinks and community make it a perfect fit for Mother’s. We’re also excited to bring a new late-night option to the East 6th neighborhood where everyone can enjoy great cocktails and awesome bar food from early until last call, every single day of the year. At Mother’s, we never close because we’re committed to being a central and welcoming part of the neighborhoods we serve.”


A Menu to Delight
Mother’s Ruin will feature a rotating beverage menu with something for everyone. Whether you prefer a beer and a shot or a mezcal negroni, their cocktail menu will include a couple of mainstays and daily rotating specials like the Slushy du Jour. Expect irreverent and creative cocktail names that reflect the bar’s boundary-pushing spirit. In addition to cocktails, Mother’s Ruin will also offer a wide selection of beer, wine, and shots.
The upscale bar menu is designed to punch above its weight class with all-day offerings such as French Onion Soup Grilled Cheese, Mother’s Smashburger, Thai Brussels Sprouts, and more. Served until the last call around 2:00 a.m., this menu is perfect for late-night cravings. In the weeks following the opening, Mother’s Ruin Austin plans to launch a brunch menu featuring dishes like Cholula Honey Fried Chicken & Waffles.

A Unique Atmosphere
Mother’s Ruin Austin, named after the mid-eighteenth-century nickname for gin, features comfortable decor and plenty of room for chaos. Located at 1401 E 6th St., Austin, TX 78702, Mother’s Ruin will be open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Stay tuned for upcoming announcements, including the launch of Mother’s Ruin brunch. For more information, visit mothersruinaustin.com or follow along on Instagram @mothersruinaustin.
Don’t miss out on experiencing this exciting new addition to Austin’s East 6th Street neighborhood. Whether you’re stopping by for a quick drink, a delicious late-night bite, or a leisurely brunch, Mother’s Ruin is set to become your go-to spot.