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Saturn Cocktail Club closes after three years in Austin

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Katlynn Fox

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Published October 15, 2026 at 4:43 p.m. CT

Saturn Cocktail Club closes after three years in Austin — Saturn permenantly closed on Oct. 8, according to an Instagram post by owner Steve Smith. The bar previously sold cocktails, mocktails and small bites. (Jessica McLaren)

Saturn, a downtown cocktail lounge, has closed permanently.

Bar owner Steven Smith shared news of Saturn’s closure on social media, letting followers know its last day of operation would be Oct. 8.

“I am very proud of the fight we put on these last three years in Austin,” Smith shared online.

The context

The cocktail bar initially opened in 2023, serving themed drinks, beers and small bites, according to previous Community Impact reporting. Snacks included deviled eggs, cheese fries and hot dogs.

What we know

Smith announced the closure in an Instagram post in early October, citing persistent financial strain as a factor in closing the business.

“We are choosing to bow out while still remaining true to what Saturn is,” Smith wrote. “No crowdfunding thing, not turning it into a waterdown concept.”

One more thing

For Saturn’s last day of operation, Smith invited patrons to share memories and photos, and purchase merchandise to help settle Saturn’s final financial obligations, according to the post.