Erin Ashford

Bartender, Mixologist
Erin Ashford

Austin

About Erin Ashford

Erin has been a part of the Austin bar and restaurant community since 2008 after moving from Florida to attend Texas State University. In the spring of 2016, Erin was tapped to become the Head Bartender at Olamaie, the celebrated vintage-inspired Southern restaurant. Here she has formally established the bar as a key creative element and extension of the ingredient-driven kitchen helmed by Executive Chef and owner Michael Fojtasek. In her time at Olamaie, she has established critically-acclaimed seasonal cocktail menus and created a space of warm southern hospitality.

My Venues

Accolades

  • Diplomatico World Tournament Top 10 in America 2017

Where I Go Out

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At My Venues

Biscuits
Olamaie
$$$, Outdoor Seating, Full Bar, Southern / Soul, Downtown
"With much debate to the best biscuits in Austin, these definitely make the list. But they are off menu (yet pricey, $8 for 2, just to set expectations), but worth an order. Honey butter is on point"
Sarah Listrom
Chef
Sarah Listrom
Biscuits
Olamaie
$$$, Outdoor Seating, Full Bar, Southern / Soul, Downtown
"Not much needs to be said about this biscuit, except that I have officially been schooled on the proper biscuit. #alwaysinstagramthebiscuit"
Rebecca Masson
Chef
Rebecca Masson
Fluff Bake Bar
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