IRENE

The muse for Irene's, a classic American bar and restaurant, is the grandmother of one of our partners, who describes the real-life Southern charmer as a "drinking, smoking, gambling woman with an immense heart and a keen understanding of true hospitality." Irene's has the soul of an unpretentious dive bar but manages to keep a firm hand on service, a keen eye to hospitality and a pulse on style... As with all Work In Progress Hospitality concepts, including 24 Diner, Cookbook Cafe, The Pitch and Botika at the Pearl, we always takes great care in sourcing quality local produce and preparing even simple dishes with the utmost care. Irene's bar offerings include house-mixed boozy punches with fresh fruit, a variety of local taps and a thoughtful selection of strong, well-conceived cocktails.

Primary location: Austin United States