Austin - Downtown Austin - Nightlife

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

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

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

612 W. 6th St., Austin 78701
512-478-7275

Union Park

This 6th St. meat market is just off the cheeseball-bar path. The rooftop patio is decked out with West Elm-looking furniture and tropical foliage. Downtown views are no match for the sight of the ... read more

617 W. 6th St., Austin 78701
512-236-9389

Key Bar

Key Sixth Street location makes the most of former locksmith shop. All about getting your al fresco drink on. Picnic benches good for groups, with misters and ceiling fans to get you through muggy ... read more

305 W. 6th St., Austin 78701
512-457-0300

The Belmont

This rat pack hang is a triple threat. It’s a swanky supper club. It’s a boite. And it’s a Palm Desert patio bar. Slouch in alligator-green leather banquettes and tear into a stea... read more

617 E. 7th St., Austin 78701
512-291-1943

Beauty Bar

And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead drummer has taken a stake in this scene-bar franchise rife with hairdos with short shelf lives. Groove to DJ sounds with indie aristocrats and the occasion... read more

912 Red River St., Austin 78701
512-482-8404

Mohawk

The popularity contest with neighbor Club de Ville was over before it started. The rooftop deck became the place to bask in live indie rock. Almost instantly. This is where Pitchfork next-big-thing... read more

308 Congress Ave., Austin 78701
512-474-CORK

Cork & Co.

Happy hour starts at 3:00. You and your girls start with a bottle of sauvignon blanc. It gets paired with strawberries. You spend the 4:00 and 5:00 hours on pinot. Your server suggests a variety of... read more

719 W. 6th St., Austin 78701
512-499-0600

Molotov Lounge

The young turks at a nearby ad agency like to complain about their salaries during happy hour. The Russian hammer and sickle and other Soviet-themed propaganda empower them. Reign over the rooftop ... read more

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