2026-08-28 09:10:12
Austin’s original party street just keeps getting better. Dance at lively nightclubs, sip cocktails at intimate speakeasies, feast on global fare and laugh all night on Sixth Street.
Angus burgers at rock dive Casino El Camino are big, beefy and slathered with tasty toppings. People watch on the rooftop at Iron Cactus over seafood-packed Southwest paella and a spicy mango margarita.
East Coast oysters and sparkling rosé make evenings at gastropub Parkside a celebration — both are half-price on Wednesdays! Around the corner, find sister restaurant the backspace, where Neapolitan pies are hand-stretched and wood-fired.
Cozy and warm, The Dead Rabbit brings the Emerald Isle to Austin with Irish coffees and an all-day full Irish breakfast. Visit Grá Mór next door for more Irish hospitality — scones, sausage rolls and coffee, all served in a friendly cafe.
Head to Taqueria de Diez for tender al pastor straight from the trompo. There’s lots to love at inviting Central District Brewing, like award-winning Kayaker’s Kolsch and local empanadas. Mexta wows with bold Mexican flavors, such as the Yucatan tikin xic salmon with fiery Xni-Pec salsa.
Old West romance lives on at The Victorian, a new upscale saloon at The Driskill Hotel draped in velvet and cowhides. Marlow enchants with cozy seating and playful drinks, like the Oxford Comma made with Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal milk.
Since 1975, Antone’s Nightclub has been Austin’s home of the blues. Catch a show and join the legacy. Feel-good vibes flow at eclectic Flamingo Cantina, thanks to energetic reggae, ska and world beats.
At Oaxacan bar Las Perlas, more than 400 agave spirits await — ask the bartender for guidance. Grab a seat on the patio, where Asador Tacos serves tender brisket and juicy chicken tacos.
Ready for a speakeasy scavenger hunt? Tucked behind a hostel lobby’s sliding bookcase, the energetic Firehouse Lounge shakes up Prohibition-era and modern craft cocktails. Pass through the unmarked purple doors at the intimate Eden Cocktail Room for botanical cocktails with a sinful twist. Behind frosted glass, eight-seat In Plain Sight dazzles with rainbow lights and a rainbow-themed menu.
A red light marks the entrance to the award-winning Midnight Cowboy, a brothel-turned-bar with a tableside cocktail cart (reservations required). At basement speakeasy Here Nor There, hand-stamped ice and sculptural garnishes make every drink a work of art. A code is required to enter.
Laughs incoming! 2027 marks 50 years of musical comedy revues at Esther’s Follies. Next door, stand-up veterans and newbies take the stage at The Velveeta Room. Find touring comics, musical jokesters and a hilarious staff at Sunset Strip. Local regulars and touring acts keep things lively at Vulcan Gas Company. Interactive shows get the crowd involved at The Creek & The Cave. Comedy Mothership’s two theaters welcome new names and big acts.
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