Austin

Nightlife

Antone's

Antone's is probably Austin's most famous music venue, featuring live blues acts seven nights a week. Jimmy Vaughan, Joe Ely, and Charlie Saxton are a ... (more) ...

Barcelona

Although it can be difficult to locate, Barcelona is definitely worth your sleuthing efforts. The hip, underground (literally) club is a stylish boîte ... (more) ...

Bourbon Rocks

Seeking to bring the best of New Orleans' famed Bourbon Street to Austin, this expansive club has an inclusive attitude, inviting folks of all types t ... (more) ...

Broken Spoke

Critics have called this club the "best honky-tonk in Texas." Part of its appeal is that the country music dance hall's stage just barely rises off th ... (more) ...

Cactus Cafe

One of the country's most respected music venues, UT's Cactus Café has hosted an amazing variety of performers: Lyle Lovett and his eclectic sounds, A ... (more) ...

Carousel Lounge

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 ba ... (more) ...

Cedar Street Courtyard

If a laid-back brand of nightlife is your preference, this open-air place will be your haven. In a lovely tree-lined courtyard, quietly tucked between ... (more) ...

Continental Club

Opened as a supper club in 1957, Continental Club initially hosted country performers, but by the 1960s it was featuring burlesque acts. The owners sw ... (more) ...

Dallas Nightclub

A great source of fun, Dallas really packs them in, and the dance floor stays busy all night long, whether you're tuned in to Keith Urban and Gretchen ... (more) ...

Dog & Duck Pub

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 ... (more) ...

Element Austin

Spacious and trendy, Element incorporates all the features of modern urban clubs including top-of-the-line lighting and sound systems. Spread out over ... (more) ...

Elephant Room

Voted Austin's "Best Jazz Bar" for seven years running, Elephant Room is located below street level and features cool jazz in an intimate setting seve ... (more) ...

Emo's

This happening spot features two stages, an outdoor patio, and live music five or six nights a week. If you're into music that is underground, cutting ... (more) ...

Graham Central Station

North of Austin, this mega-club definitely lives up to its purpose. A jack of all nightlife trades, it clusters a variety of venues under one roof and ... (more) ...

La Zona Rosa

The capacity of this live music venue is about 1200 (which is packed, to say the least), and there's precious little in the way of seating. But if you ... (more) ...

Light Bar

Super-trendy Light Bar sports chic industrial decor, water walls, massaging chairs, and a rooftop patio with terrific views. At roughly 4000 square fe ... (more) ...

Louie's 106

This elegant restaurant features classical Spanish cuisine, with a fusion of Mediterranean and European tastes. Choices might include Valencian paella ... (more) ...

Malaga Tapas Bar

This sophisticated wine and tapas bar offers cozy atmosphere with hardwood floors and intimate tables overlooking a lovely courtyard. It's a great pla ... (more) ...

Momo's

Situated above Katz's Deli, Momo's is an upscale lounge that hosts live performers who range from country cover bands to jazz trios. The club also has ... (more) ...

Oilcan Harry's

The Can, as it's called, has cultivated a reputation for attracting a bevy of fit, clean-cut gay men, and its appeal is longstanding. Themed activitie ... (more) ...

Pete's Dueling Piano Bar

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 pa ... (more) ...

Rain

Popular with the gay community, Rain welcomes club-goers into a warehouse-like space complete with raw brick and exposed ductwork. The main bar joins ... (more) ...

Rainbow Cattle Co

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 ... (more) ...

Red Fez

A stylish club with Moorish accents, Red Fez delivers upscale ambience to a relaxed clientele who come to meet up, drink and dance. DJs spin a mix of ... (more) ...

Saxon Pub

The Saxon has a history of supporting Austin's singer-songwriters, a large contingency of whom congregate every night to enjoy performances from the a ... (more) ...