Austin - East Austin - Nightlife

501 Brushy St. , Austin 78702
512-485-3001

The North Door

Enter through the alley and discover a teeny tiny espionage-themed bar that definitely has chops behind the bar. Cocktail list is quite impressive. Sip a Mata Hari (named for the sexy spy), which c... read more

1700 E 6th St., Austin 78702
512-524-0133

The Grackle

No fuss neighborhood bar serves well-priced drinks, and surprisingly scrumptous food at the trailers out front; japanese yakitori, or tacos, anyone? Entertainment options inluce two dar... read more

1300 E. 6th St. , Austin 78702
512-628-1250

The Good Knight

Cool, dimly lit interior is a proper reflection of bar's namesake. Seating optinos inlcude self-contained booths behind canopied curtains with adjustable lighting (in case you really need a better ... read more

1100 E. 6th St., Austin 78702
512-467-4280

East Side Show Room

This is a carnival. Not a cafe. Musicians interpret bygone songs, painters with mustaches rhapsodize on their works, performance-art comedy troupes rehearse. The furniture, lighting, and decor is p... read more

900 E. 7th St., Austin 78702
512-524-2809

Uncorked Tasting Room & Wine Bar

Flights to all parts of the world. Without the price of airfare. Argentina. Australia. South Africa. Wines from here and elsewhere are paired with oceanic, earthly, and vegetarian fare. The owner i... read more

1016 E. 6th St., Austin 78702
512-524-4291

Shangri-La

The quarters left over from the roll used to do your laundry get you far at this eastside dive. Drink specials are the norm, keeps clients loitering around the tikki bar. Makes for s... read more

4631 Airport Blvd., Ste. 121, Austin 78751
512-454-1986

The Grand

Everyone knows this strip-mall social club is a go-to for pool on regulation-size tables. But did you also know about its on-the-sly card games? And the clientele from the other side of the tracks?... read more

500 San Marcos St., Austin 78702
512-493-0963

Progress Coffee

Never has a view of train tracks been so absorbing as it is perched on the industrial deck of this converted warehouse. Other eye candy: art on the walls and progressive periodicals. The finished-c... read more

1618 1/2 E 6th St. , Austin 78702
512-600-4791

The Liberty

Cozy neighborhood bar scores a home run for affordable drinks and lively atmosphere sans theatrics. Backyard/patio space with a bocce ball court, inside take a whack at pinball, pool. Corner jukebo... read more

1511B E. 6th, Austin 78702
512-317-7223

The Eastern

A laidback bar in East Austin, where the DJ's deaf-inducing jams are drowned with strong Bombay Sapphire gin drinks and a generous outdoor area. The Eastern attracts a young and attractive indie cr... read more

1133 E. 11th St., Austin 78702
512-472-5477

Longbranch Inn

The cool quotient was upped even higher when it was learned Jack White retired to this relic after a Raconteurs show. The building dates back to the mid-’30s. That’s when a relative of ... read more

1308 E. 4th St., Austin 78702
512-478-6200

Scoot Inn

If this haunt looks like a real-deal saloon that’s because it was back in the days of railroad pioneers. The owners of nearby Longbranch Inn bought it and spiffed it up without losing its cha... read more