the usual

08/22/2026

We’ll be closing at 7:00 tonight (8/22) for a private party. See y’all tomorrow for all night happy hour!

08/11/2026

Nothing celebrates the back-to-school season quite like defacing old textbooks. Revisit that first-day-of-middle-school angst with some black out poetry on a worksheet. Doodle to your heart’s content all over those reading prompts and be that rebel with a sharpie in hand. No detention guaranteed.

8.11.26 | The Usual | W Magnolia Ave

07/23/2026

Still a few tables left. Reserve your spot before they’re full!

Reservations are open.

Four Courses returns. Sous Series, volume four.

Chris Reed, Sous Chef at Tokyo Cafe, is in charge of the food. Ethan Goettsch is behind the bar, you may know him from Clay Pigeon, but he's opening his own spot soon, Mea Culpa, in the South Main village.

One night. Four courses. Limited seats.

Reserve now, thank us later.
📍 The Usual, 1408 W Magnolia Ave
https://www.theusual.bar/experience-details/four-courses-sous-series-july-2026

07/17/2026

Earlier this week we hosted .media at The Usual, shooting a feature on the bar and our cocktail program for . 's Garden Gnome was in the spotlight, as well as a few other favs.

The video drops in September. Until then, enjoy the sneak peek.

And definitely go give and .media a follow, you'll want to catch this when it's out.

07/16/2026

Reservations are open.

Four Courses returns. Sous Series, volume four.

Chris Reed, Sous Chef at Tokyo Cafe, is in charge of the food. Ethan Goettsch is behind the bar, you may know him from Clay Pigeon, but he's opening his own spot soon, Mea Culpa, in the South Main village.

One night. Four courses. Limited seats.

Reserve now, thank us later.
📍 The Usual, 1408 W Magnolia Ave
https://www.theusual.bar/experience-details/four-courses-sous-series-july-2026

07/14/2026

Welman Project is back tonight to help you make a badge to celebrate what you’re “ok-est” at!

06/26/2026

Have you tried our “Terrestrial Football Competition” specials featuring Combier USA liqueurs yet?

05/28/2026

What deliciousness could these pockets of wonder hold?

You’ll have to snag a seat at our next Four Courses: Sous Series dinner to find out! Reservations are open here (https://www.theusual.bar/experience-details/four-courses-sous-series), but there’s only a few spots left!