Sign Bar Austin

June's Sign of the Month: Sway Thai 🪷✨

This month we're highlighting one of the signs we get asked about most often... the iconic neon lotus flower from Sway.

first opened on South First Street in Austin in 2012, bringing a fresh, Australian, take on Thai cuisine and quickly becoming one of the city's most recognizable restaurant brands. The lotus logo became just as memorable as the restaurant itself, glowing over countless date nights, celebrations, and dinners with friends.

Fun facts:
- The original lotus neon was designed by local sign maker, Evan Voyles, who built other iconic Austin signs such as Catfish Parlor, Lucky Lounge, and Genie car wash.
- The sign hanging at Sign Bar came from Sway's Domain location, with a second version later reproduced by Blackout Signs with slight color changes.

When Sway's original South 1st location permanently closed in 2021, the lotus sign was removed from the property. Today, it lives on here at Sign Bar as part of our collection of Austin history! And if you're craving the food, you can still visit Sway at their West Lake Hills location.

Throughout June, we'll be sharing more history, stories, and memories connected to this Austin favorite, along with a limited cocktail menu inspired by the sign's vibrant colors and tropical energy. 🍸

Do you have a memory from Sway? A favorite meal, date night, or photo? We'd love to hear it. Submit your stories through the link in our bio and help us keep these Austin stories alive! 🫶

Join us this June for not one but TWO Pride Vendor Markets with Austin Artisan Markets 🪩 🌈 👜 📀

What you can expect:
- 15+ local vendors selling a variety of handmade and artisan goods
- 2 tattooers from Slow Poke Tattoos
- DJ Winona Grindr from 8-10PM

When: June 13th and June 27th from 6-10PM

We’ve loved getting to highlight Maria’s Taco Xpress this month 🌮✨

There are only a few days left to try our Maria’s-inspired cocktail menu before May wraps up and we reveal June’s Sign of the Month 👀

The last Crawfish boil of the season at Sign Bar 🍻🦞

Pop’s Crawfish is back on Saturday, May 23rd starting at 12PM serving up hot crawfish until sold out!

Cold beers, hot crawfish, good weather, and a solid excuse to spend the afternoon hanging out. See ya then!!