A vibrant Austin nightlife goes hand-in-hand with a work-hard, play-hard attitude that translates into an active social scene. Austin is the place for live music, and more, with something going on seven nights a week. An excellent place to start your Austin nightlife adventure is at Donn's Depot. Come enjoy country western music in a railroad relic. This venue, although slightly outside of downtown, provides an excellent opportunity to dance and watch older country western pros strut their stuff. The old Texas feel and the relaxing atmosphere make a great team with cold beer and great music.
Not to be missed is The Side Bar. This bar is one of the most visited bars in Austin. Everything about this place is liked and loved by the people of Austin. Deemed great by the greats, jazz lovers would love the Elephant Room. If Austin-area jazz lovers feel ignored, it is justified; the local music scene, multifaceted as it may be, has always neglected their genre. However, what the region lacks in quantity, the Elephant Room more than makes up for in quality. It has been deemed as one of the ten finest venues in the country by none other than Wynton Marsalis. So if you're looking to do some dancing, or plain old mingling, or just want to kick back and listen to some great tunes, you'll find what you want in Austin.
1600 West Fifth Street
Country,classic, romantic...
602 East 7th Street
Come (In)Side!...
8619 Burnet Road
Neighborhood dive bar...
219 West Fourth Street
Europe meets Manhattan in the Warehouse District...
900 Red River Street
New York-style funky club...
1315 South Congress Avenue
Country, rock, and a distinctively Austin crowd...
3201 South Lamar Boulevard
Vintage honky-tonk, circa 1964...
303 Red River Street
Shine On...
603 Red River Street
Cutting-edge, alternative, cheap...
604 Brazos Street
Driskill Hotel
Good drinks, best people watching in town...
213 West Fifth Street
Classic blues & rock venue...
1621 West 5th Street
Johnny Cash tribute bar...
1320 South Lamar
No-frills bar with solid live music seven nights a week...
517 East 6th Street
Relaxed, groovy...
305 W Sixth Street
Classic American restaurant & bar...
917 Red River Street
Let's Dance!...
701 West Riverside Drive
Multi-Functional Arts Venue...
360 Nueces Street
Wine bar & More...
24th Street & Guadalupe in Texas Union
University of Texas at Austin
Songwriter paradise...
1204 West Lynn
Fine dining mainstay...