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Aruvi · அருவி · The Flow of Fine Spirits

Come for the spirits. Stay for the biryani.

Classic cocktails executed cleanly — and one you won't find anywhere else. Nothing overly complicated. Just well-made drinks at a bar that happens to serve the best biryani in Leander. Texas Hill Country wines, local Austin beers, and bold South Indian bar snacks.

House Signature · The one to order first

“Pookosu” Karuvepilai Melagu

Named for our signature cauliflower dish — this is the drink that tells the HOC story in one glass. Tamarind-infused Old Monk rum, fresh lime, a jaggery cloud and mint, with the unmistakable warmth of black pepper and curry leaf. Served on rocks or up.

Pookosu — Karuvepilai Melagu

$15
Tamarind · Old Monk rum · jaggery · curry leaf · black pepper

On the rocks or straight up. Complimentary chakna also available — availability varies by day.

Pookosu signature cocktail at Aruvi
Liquor-Shop Snacks · சக்னா

In every South Indian village tavern, the chakna matters as much as the drink.

Ours are bold, fried and built to pair with whatever's in your glass. Some are available depending on the day — ask your server.

Happy hour bar bites and cocktails
Every Day · 5:30–7pm

Happy Hour, the Chettinad way.

Spiced cocktails, Texas wine and cold local draught at neighborhood prices. Double Happy runs Fri–Sat, 10–11pm.

$7Cocktails & Wine
$5Draught Beer
$5Spirits
$4+Bar Bites
Daily 5:30–7pm · Double Happy Hour Fri & Sat 10–11pm
Bar Hours

Pull up a stool.

Tue – Thu11:30a–3p · 5–10p Fri – Sat11:30a–3p · 5–11p Sunday11:30a–3p · 5–10p MondayClosed
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