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NORTH AUSTIN. This circus-themed bar gets props just for being quirky. They only serve beer, but they do provide set-ups, so you can bring your own liquor. Local bands take the stage (backed by a large pink elephant) on Tuesdays and from Thursdays through Saturdays. True to its independent nature, Carousel closes at midnight, so it's better to start your evening here than try to end it.
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UNIVERSITY AREA. British transplants and visitors love the Dog & Duck, which has been winning local "best-of" awards since it opened in 1990. You'll find darts, a pool table, a diverse jukebox, and even occasional live music on the entertainment agenda. Otherwise, the covered deck is a great place to kill some time while nursing a Bass Ale. The food menu includes traditional British favorites like bangers and mash and shepherd's pie, along with several daily specials. A bit of trivia: A scene from the "Miss Congeniality" movie was filmed here.
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Light Bar
408 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701 · 512-473-8544
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CONGRESS AVENUE. Super-trendy Light Bar sports chic industrial decor, water walls, massaging chairs, and a rooftop patio with terrific views. At roughly 4000 square feet, the club is big enough to accommodate plenty of partiers without feeling overly crowded. Inventive specialty cocktails are on the menu, along with fun themed parties several nights a week.
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Louie's 106
106 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701 · 512-476-1997
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6TH STREET. This elegant restaurant features classical Spanish cuisine, with a fusion of Mediterranean and European tastes. Choices might include Valencian paella, risottos, and bouillabaisse. Extensive wine list and excellent desserts. After dinner, head for the sophisticated cigar room that boasts a nice selection of single-malt whiskeys and premium brandies. Located in the historic Littlefield Building.
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WAREHOUSE DISTRICT. This sophisticated wine and tapas bar offers cozy atmosphere with hardwood floors and intimate tables overlooking a lovely courtyard. It's a great place for meeting up with friends or colleagues and sharing a few savory dishes from the scrumptious menu. Try garlic-sauteed shrimp, grilled sea scallops, crawfish cakes, fried chicken ravioli, and salmon marinated in adobo sauce. A variety of wines is available by the bottle or glass, along with a handful of specialty drinks.
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6TH STREET. If you're shy and retiring, you may want to reconsider a night at this "Texas-sized" sing-along bar. That's because audience participation is a big part of the action as folks belt out their favorite songs, accompanied by talented piano players and a club full of like-minded patrons. Eminently singable tunes include those recorded by Elton John, The Beatles, Dave Matthews, ABBA, and more. Since two pianos and pianists are dueling, you'll likely have to give your vocal cords a real workout if you want to be heard!
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WAREHOUSE DISTRICT. Austin's gay country-western bar does draw a mainly male clientele, but all people are welcome. The elevated dance floor is ideal for showing off the moves you learned at lessons offered earlier in the week – line dancing, the waltz, the two-step, and the West Coast swing are the top contenders.
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Sholz Garten
1607 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701 · 512-474-1958
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UNIVERSITY AREA. Texas's oldest tavern is still thriving, even after nearly 150 years in business, and its fascinating history is rooted in the German biergarten tradition. Over the years, the place has welcomed innumerable politicians, writers, artists, and musicians; O. Henry and his wife (both active in local singing groups) even performed here a few times. Today, the place continues to be a favored watering hole, and it offers a good selection of beers and traditional German and Texan foods like bratwurst and barbecue. A great hangout.
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Speakeasy
412D Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701 · 512-476-8017
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CONGRESS AVENUE. Candlelit and seductive, this popular, upscale establishment is a favorite haunt of young professionals, who lounge among its brickwork, polished woods, and drapery. Several areas within the club offer opportunity to play a game of billiards, to cozy up in a booth, or to enjoy live music ranging from blues and jazz to salsa. The main entrance is located off the street in an alley, giving a nod to the place's theme. For spectacular views and ambience, make sure to scale the 59-step staircase in the rear and laze about on the rooftop terrace (it's got its own bar).
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6TH STREET. When Austinites want to hang out with friends and party, they tell everyone they're going to The Library (wink, wink). It's not exactly deception, but it definitely means beers before books! Frequented by a collegiate crowd, the casual place offers drink specials, a lively atmosphere, tons of like-minded folks, and pool tables to keep things active. If you're looking to socialize, The Library's got that in spades, too.
About 10Best's recommendations for Austin's Best Bars:
10Best searched far and wide before ranking these bars as the best in Austin. How'd they earn their way on the list? Beer selection, specialty cocktails, cool aesthetics, great jukeboxes, hip crowds – we consider it all before deciding which ones belong on a list of Austin's Best Bars.
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