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601 W. 6th St., Austin 78701
512-992-0204

Haddington's

NYC transplant Michael Polomb's second critically acclaimed Austin restaurant. Dimly lit space, with dark wood panels, and the unmistakable atmosphere of a contemporary tavern. Undoubtedly British-... read more

200 Congress Ave., Austin 78701
512-827-2760

Congress

Chef David Bull's intimate new resto, complete with lofty chandeliers, is a praiseworthy display of modern elegance, set adjacent to the laid back Second Bar + Kitchen. Expertly craf... read more

200 Lavaca St., Austin 78701
512-542-3600

W Austin

Latest addition to the Downtown skyline: 36 floors of shiny steel, housing the new W Austin. 251 rooms, including 32 suites, offer sky-high views of city sights; Lady Bird Lake, the rolling hills o... read more

360 Nueces Ste 30 , Austin 78701
512-320-9909

Trifecta on 3rd

Casual lounge setting is a unique fusion of venue that pairs the ease of a sports bar, with the maturity of a bourbon lounge, served up with a size of pizza, and a martini for the ladies. Flat scre... read more

507 Pressler St., Austin 78703
512-436-8226

Tacos & Tequila

Why didn't someone think of this before? This food and drink pairing is a no-brainer. Twenty-nine tacos divided into eight categories. More than 100 premium tequilas. Where does one even start? Eac... read more

615 Red River St., Austin 78701
512-476-7766

Barbarella

Slip in before 12am for free entry, or stop being cheap and cough up the $5 cover charge. Often touted as the best dance club in Austin, minus the abundance of underaged patrons or sleazy dudes in ... read more

510 Rio Grande St., Austin 78701
512-469-0901

Kung Fu Saloon

Popular bar on the 6th Street strip, still laid back despite the crowds. The benefits of a dive with much better decor: warm exposed brick, cool leather accents. Take a whack at the retro arca... read more

651 Red River St., Austin 78701

The Swan Dive

Live music venue with rustic white interior and buttery leather couches heave patrons back into the decadent 30s era. Nightly shows--from marching bands to jazz musicians-- booked throughtout the m... read more

706 W. 6th St., Austin 78701
512-366-5727

Annie's West

College crowd abounds, but then again, with a clean bar, red brick walls and enough seating room for a quick bite, that's to be expected. No dance floor area means things get crowded quickly, but a... read more

400-B W. 2nd St., Austin 78701
512-705-0666

Malverde

The namesake of this ultra-lounge is the Robin Hood of the Mexican state of Sinaloa. A neon halo illuminates his bust above a doorway. A polyurethane coat seems to coat the furnishings. It's the sa... read more

407 Colorado St., Austin 78701
512-494-6916

Frank

Eating artisanal sausage makes you feel less like a pig. Throw in a "rec room" and you have a way to work off some of it. Offer a dozen high-end coffee drinks and your energy is restored. Get a goo... read more

900 Red River St., Austin 78701
512-644-2959

Austin Daily Press

The proprietors of this food cart came within a challenge of winning The Great Food Truck Race reality show. That makes them local celebs. But they've kept their heads. They haven't raised prices o... read more

400-A W. 2nd St., Austin 78701
512-499-0300

La Condesa

It's usually a bad sign when a Mexican restaurant has designer furniture and polished-concrete floors. The dingier the better usually applies in these situations. But this smart-looking establ... read more

217B W. 4th St., Austin 78799
512-494-1150

Rain on 4th

Beautiful boys, blaring music, and a never-ending dance party are the tried-and-true ingredients for a good time at this popular LGBT bar on 4th street. Rotating DJs on the weekends, weekly ka... read more

360 Nueces St., Austin 78701
512-320-0297

Mulberry

This is the secret you discover late in the night. It's at the end of a street in the warehouse district. There's a lone bartop, like a balance beam, on the front sidewalk. Drinkers of premium beer... read more

301 E. 6th St., Austin 78701
512-474-9898

Parkside

Here's where people who think they know oysters aim to impress their friends. Rappahanock. Kumomoto. Beavertail. Those are the options. And then some. The ceviche is an ideal starting spot. And the... read more

208 Nueces St., Austin 78701
512-263-4146

Austin Music Hall

A major remodel was supposed to have improved this storied theater. It did. The upper deck makes for increased capacity. The crowd is more heterogeneous. And bands big enough that your mom's heard ... read more

317 E. 6th St., Austin 78701
512-472-0809

Blind Pig Pub

Cheap drinks, friendly bartenders, and an upstairs patio perfect for people-watching on 6th Street. Usually frequented by college crowd but expect out-of-towners to pour in during SXSW. Live music ... read more

817 W. 5th St., Austin 78703
512-391-6222

Tiniest Bar in Texas

Location, location, location. Whole Foods over there. Waterloo Records over there. BookPeople over there. After all that shopping you'll need to refuel. Skip over to this nearby open-air,... read more

710 W. 6th St., Ste. B, Austin 78701
512-433-6954

J. Black's

The pursuit of W. 6th St. lounge supremacy must include an stop here. Nosh on luxury bar food in your choice of repose. Options include high-back booths and couches of leather and suede persuasions... read more