Austin - Nightlife - Lounge - BlackBook Guides

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

1142 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin 78704
512-383-8309

The Highball

The movie you want to see at Alamo Drafthouse is sold out. How do you kill two hours? You go next door to the Vegas-style lounge with food, drink, and plenty of recreation. Some bowl to the mu... 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

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

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

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

412-D Congress Ave., Austin 78701
512-476-8017

Speakeasy

There's something for everyone at this three-tiered, hush-hush lounge. Cocktails on the extensive drink list are named for gangsters and bootleggers. The vintage posters and small round tables fur... read more

208 W. 4th St., Austin 78701
512-495-9669

Cedar Street Courtyard

The main draw here is quote obviously the giant courtyard with live music seven nights a week. The young go-getter crowd gets wrecked on martinis from a list of 30 or so options. Guys impress girls... read more

201 W. 8th St., Austin 78701
512-480-8330

The Brown Bar

The art of the pour is lost. Try telling that to the bartenders getting all mixologist with their martinis in this office building lounge. The bartop is lit from underneath. That makes her royal hi... read more

201 Brazos St., Austin 78701
512-473-3712

Cedar Door

The patio at this self-proclaimed originator of the Mexican martini is a danger zone for killing time. The signature drink is served in a personal shaker and packs a punch. Too much and you wo... read more

422 Congress Ave., Austin 78701
512-479-6600

Lanai

Just up three flights of stairs, find a view of downtown Austin worth talking about. Comfy couches and cocktail tables littered around open-air area, for pre-dance party lounging. Frozen drinks up ... read more

422 Congress Ave., Austin 78701
512-322-5180

The Marq

The true love of The Bachelor Brad Womack's life is this ultra-lounge. He owns it, among others. Bottles of high-end liquor glow like trophy wives above the bar. The "Green Booth" seats your posse ... read more

219 W Fourth St, Austin 78701
866-319-0791

219 West

Warehouse District burgers and drinks joint is just on the right side of fancy, with upscale versions of American fare and lovingly-prepared libations. Burgers are pressed in-house and never frozen... read more