BY KATLYNN FOX
What to expect Brass Peacock is a 1933 concept bar that marries Prohibition-inspired cocktails with live jazz and curated historical decor. At the center of the speakeasy is the salvaged and recon gured bartop from The Brown Bar in Austin. Behind the bar, bar manager Patrick Nikel reimagines classic cocktails with modern twists and techniques. Visitors can tell if the speakeasy is open by going to the side entrance of the building and checking if the neon light is on. Patrons of City Post Chophouse can secure a spot downstairs at Brass Peacock by telling their server or noting it on their reservation, though Cummins hinted at other more-secret ways to access the speakeasy. In curating the space, Cummins wanted to create an immersive experience for guests, including the music, ambiance and the Texas Formal dress code, which allows jeans and cowboy hats. “There’s a lot of places that think about a speakeasy vibe or that think about Prohibition-era cocktails ... but there wasn’t really a place that could transport you back,” Cummins said. “We really wanted to do that.”
On the menu There is something on the menu for everyone, Nikel said. He encourages guests to try something new and engage with the sta . He updates the menu fully every six months, and eventually plans to do a refresh of the menu every three months for more seasonal o erings. “I do a lot of stu with sous vide, so I’ll take spirits and infuse them actually in hot temperatures because they infuse faster and you get more of the brighter notes out of the aromatics,” Nikel said. “The Chai Rye is a really nice example of that.” The Chai Rye is made with black tea, cinnamon, clove and spice-infused rye whiskey. Brass Peacock also serves a selection of light bites and desserts, including a lobster roll and marinated olives. Learn more The space hosts live music every night it’s open, with solos and duos performing on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and full bands performing on Fridays and Saturdays. The speakeasy also has a cigar lounge, with its own ventilation system and cigar lockers.
From left, Kevin Cummins opened Brass Peacock in November 2024 and Patrick Nikel is the bar manager.
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