Nightclubs and bars in Austin

Austin made a dedication many years ago to make sure tourists that come here have a great time. One of the key components to this nightlife is to have places where everyone feels comfortable. The warehouse district is a renovation project in which many local business owners have redone old manufacturing buildings into a great set of bars, restaurants, and live music venues.

Here is a list of locations:
1. Aquarelle
2. Opal Devine's
3. Katz's / Momo's
4. Ninfas on 6th
5. Star Bar
6. Ranch 616
7. Ceramic Mug
8. Thai Tara
9. The Hoffbrau
10. Mother Egan's
11. La Zona Rosa
12. Austin Music Hall
13. Demi Epicurious
14. District Bar 'n' Grill
15. Rainbow Cattle Company
16. Whiskey Bar
17. Element
18. Antone's
19. Red Fez
20. Lucky Lounge
21. Fox and Hound
22. Ginger Man
23. Club M&M
24. Lavaca St. Bar
25. Halcyon
26. Fadó Irish Pub
27. Saba Blue Water Cafe
28. Cedar Street
29. Malaga
30. Truluck's
31. Poly Esther's
32. Kenichi
33. Noodle-Ism
34. Miguel's La Bodega
35. Alamo Draft House Cinema
36. Gilligan's
37. Speakeasy
38. Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
39. Sky Lounge
40. The Forum
41. Coyote Grill
42. Boyz Celler
43. Oilcan Harry's
44. Mezzaluna
45. Sullivan's Steakhouse
46. Ringside at Sullivan's
47. Spaghetti Warehouse
48. Bitter End
49. La Traviata
50. Manuel's
51. Austin Children's Museum

Dress Code: Wear what you like!

I got to see the theater's production of Much Ado About Nothing and was pleasantly surprised by their performance! I have seen Much Ado About Nothing in Shakespeare's hometown theater in Stratford-upon-Avon, so was wondering if I would be disappointed, but Shakespeare's play is timeless and always great! The theater was very small and the set was not impressive, but the actors did a great job! I look forward to seeing some other productions at the theater! The tickets were $15 for this show and seemed like a good value.

Dress Code: I wore a skirt, but it looked like pretty much anything goes!

Awesome outside courtyard bar/nightclub. Great R/B, Dance music. A little older crowd then 6th Street - mid 20's to mid 30's, so not that much older. But definietly a much more sophisticated crowd. Awesome place, I would love to go back!

The Backyard is a great place to get a sandwich or snacks while you sit on the deck among 500-year-old oaks. If it is close to dark, you might want to stick around for the music that evening. Some of the best musicians play at The Backyard. If you want to make a day trip out of it, go to Hamilton Pool in the afternoon in then head over to the Backyard in the evening for music and dinner. Check their website for upcoming events.

Dress Code: Come as you are

This place is bonkers and was absolutely packed out when i went there on Saturday evening - definitely not one for shy and retiring types however if 'bumping' and 'grinding' are your thing then this place is a definite tick on places to go whilst in Austin oh and full of beautiful people.

Dress Code: Smart and casual, common sense really and no sneakers.

If you find any redeeming value in 80's culture, then you might like this place. 80's music is the order of the day here, so go get down to your favorite Duran Duran song!!

For those of us who can't find any inherent value in 80's music, avoid this place like the plague!

If you are in Austin for any amount of time, you will realize that not everyone in downtown Austin represents the overall Austin population. If you want to see the true odd local, I would head to Parmer Lane Tavern.

Dress Code: No dress code... in fact I am not sure you even need a shirt.

A great bar to start the night off is the Fox and the Hound. A national chain of bars, I know, but Austin's has a feel that seperates it from the other 3 that I have been to. It has the usual pool tables, couches, and numerous TV's playing sports. But, it also has a much more relaxed, unassuming atmosphere that the others didn't. Very laid-back, very cool.

Dress Code: Jeans are fine, as well as khakis for guys. Girls, as usual, can wear whatever.