Austin · Williamson County, TX
Nightlife in Austin
Scout analyzed 158 Austin places and surfaced the ones that actually fit nightlife.
Places analyzed
158
Matches
23
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.5 hr
Complete outings
Weird Museum & Downtown Dinner Date
Kick off your evening with a dose of the bizarre and fascinating at the Museum of the Weird, where you'll encounter a collection of strange and unusual exhibits. Afterwards, indulge in an intimate and upscale dinner experience before settling into a classic jazz club for a memorable nightcap.
Date Night with Live Music & Rooftop Views
Kick off your evening with live music at ACL Live, catching a show from local or touring artists. Afterward, indulge in a delicious, wood-fired Italian dinner, perfect for intimate conversation. End the night with an optional, scenic drink at a chic rooftop bar, soaking in the city lights.
Best neighborhoods for nightlife
Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.
Scout-verified spots
Dawson
Cosmic Pickle
Specialty coffee, local beers, craft cocktails & live music, plus food trucks in a garden setting.
Warehouse District
Cedar Street Courtyard
Alley watering hole with 4 inside bars, courtyard & outdoor stage for nightly live music.
Red River Cultural District
Mohawk Austin
Multilevel space with a bar, roofdeck & indoor/outdoor stages hosting local & touring acts.
South River City
The Continental Club
Rock, country, jazz & blues acts, national & local, are found at this legendary South Congress club.
Congress Avenue Historic District
Elephant Room
Underground jazz bar with nightly live music, plus more than 20 draft beers & wines by the glass.
Waller Creek District
Antone's Nightclub
Past playground for Stevie Ray Vaughan & other music legends still thriving after nearly 40 years.
Zilker
Saxon Pub
Popular concert space with free weekday happy hour shows, a listening room & an intimate atmosphere.
MLK-183
Sahara Lounge
Laid-back live music venue with an African twist featuring an eclectic lineup & signature cocktails.
Nightlife
Haute Spot
Sixth Street Historic District
Azul Rooftop
Open-air lounge on the roof of the Westin hotel featuring a swimming pool, fire pits & a full bar.
East Cesar Chavez
Historic Scoot Inn
Eclectic indie bands & a dance floor in a happening, compact dive with 2 bars & lots of beer.
North Burnet
77° Rooftop Patio Bar
Clubby, 3-story rooftop haunt with tapas & creative cocktails, plus a dance floor & a hookah lounge.
Round Rock Original Plat
URBAN ROOFTOP
Modern rooftop hangout featuring lounge seating, panoramic views & a lineup of live-music acts.
The Drag
The Hole in the Wall
Simple bar with booze, karaoke & regular live music, both inside & out on the patio.
Congress Avenue Historic District
Edge Rooftop
Chic rooftop lounge at the JW Marriott Austin pairing bar bites & craft cocktails with city views.
Congress Avenue Historic District
Speakeasy
Sprawling 3-level nightclub with live music & DJs, plus '20s-style decor & a rooftop patio.
Dittmar-Slaughter
The Far Out Lounge & Stage
Buzzy alfresco venue offering food trucks, 2 bars & picnic tables, plus a stage for live music.
West End
Green Light Social
Cool nightspot with a retro-chic interior, eclectic DJ music & a patio, serving craft cocktails.
Warehouse District
The Roosevelt Room
Inventive craft cocktails are served in an airy, industrial-chic space with a cozy upstairs lounge.
Waller Creek District
Cedar Door Patio Bar & Grill
A pub menu with all-natural meats, a large beer selection & the signature martini plus a large deck.
East Cesar Chavez
The White Horse
Live country music is served up in this hip, upbeat, sprawling honky-tonk with a taco truck outside.
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