Aperí, a new aperitivo-style wine bar, quietly slipped into service on March 19 at Paggi House, the restored Greek Revival building on The Loren Hotel's property, and it is staking its claim on the Paggi House patio with bottle service and Italian-leaning small plates. Guests will find a list of more than 40 bottles, with retail prices roughly from $30 to $350, alongside a menu built around build-your-own charcuterie, Italian meats, and simple sandwiches. Aperí is open Thursday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., geared toward hotel guests and nearby residents looking for a pre-dinner stop.
According to Community Impact, Aperí operates out of the Paggi House art gallery and event space and will occasionally roll out special nights such as oyster-and-champagne events. Michael Chin, general manager at The Loren Hotel Austin, told the outlet, “Paggi House has always been a place for conversation, creativity, and community, and we feel Aperí is a natural extension of that.”
What’s on the menu
The food lineup leans into hands-on snacking, with Italian meats and cheeses, piparra peppers, marinated olives, Marcona almonds, and sandwiches including jamón and caprese, plus a simple buttered croissant. On the drinks side, the bottle list spans red, white, rosé, and sparkling selections, available either for quick pours or full-bottle service, as reported by Community Impact.
Paggi House, reimagined
The Michael Paggi House is a 19th-century Greek Revival structure that predates the Civil War and later served as the Paggi House restaurant from 1980 until it closed in 2014, coverage at the time noted. The Loren describes the property on its website as a restored, accessible gallery and event space used for exhibitions and community programming, while reporting from the Austin Chronicle provides context on the restaurant’s earlier closure.
What this adds to the neighborhood
By tucking a small wine bar into Paggi House, The Loren is extending its art-focused hospitality into a casual, walk-in option for nearby residents and hotel guests. The combination of gallery programming with food and drink is part of the hotel’s broader approach to community-facing cultural offerings. Forbes has highlighted The Loren’s emphasis on art and community as a core part of its identity.
Aperí is open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday through Sunday on the Paggi House patio and will host occasional special events. For more information and bookings, see The Loren Hotel Austin or Community Impact.
