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PART 2:

Bars

Bar with various liquor bottles on shelves, round bar counter with stools, dim lighting, and modern decor.

Garage Bar

503 Colorado St
Austin, TX. 78701

Just below the aforementioned Comedor with its entrance tucked in a literal garage, pop into this sexy bar for a high-end cocktail while you plan the rest of your night.

A stylish bar and lounge area with leather sofas, wooden furniture, large vases with branches, a patterned wallpaper, and a well-stocked bar in the background.

The Quill Room

600 W. 2nd St
Austin, TX. 78701

An elevated space tucked away on the second floor of The Proper Hotel. 

Interior of a dimly lit lounge with string lights hanging from the ceiling, dark wood floors, leather couches, small tables with candles, framed black-and-white photographs on the wall, potted plants, and a bar area with stools.

The Roosevelt Room

307 W. 5th St, Unit B
Austin, TX. 78701

On par with the best cocktails in the city. Call/book ahead - usually very busy.

A two-story stone building with colorful murals on the walls, green climbing plants, and a metal staircase leading to the second floor. There are painted signs and decorations, including a heart with the words "Let's band together" and musical instruments.

Whisler’s

1816 E 6th St
Austin, TX. 78702

An Austin institution that can either be the start of your night or the end of it.

Dimly lit restaurant with a wooden table set for dining, surrounded by yellow upholstered seats. The wall is decorated with a large arrangement of decorative plates and objects, and hanging pendant lights with warm glowing bulbs illuminate the space. An open doorway reveals a small bar area with red lighting.

Here Nor There

612 Brazos St.
Austin, TX 78701

Their drinks will rival those from any city. Make reservations through the app.

Decorated outdoor patio with pink hanging fabric ceiling, potted plants, and comfortable seating overlooking a cityscape at sunset.

P6

111 E. Cesar Chavez St
Austin, TX 78701

On the sixth floor of The Line Hotel with one of the best views of Austin.

Night view of the Oconut Club neon sign illuminated in red with people gathered inside and outside at a rooftop bar with city skyline in the background.

Coconut Club

310B Colorado St
Austin, TX. 78701

This rooftop club is where you might go to dance. It’s a little on the younger side, but the music is good and the energy is high.

A dimly lit bar with a woman in a yellow top standing behind the counter, surrounded by bottles of alcohol on shelves, candles, and flowers for decor.

DrinkWell

207 E. 53rd St
Austin, TX 78751

A bit off the beaten path but worth a spot if you find yourself north of downtown.

Interior of a modern cafe or bar with a wooden counter, bar stools, white tiled wall, shelves with glassware and bottles, a black menu board, and decorative items including green bottles and plants.

LoLo Wine Bar

1504 E. 6th St
Austin, TX 78702

Indoor and outdoor seating with a great wine selection. 

A well-lit bar with a wooden shelf behind it filled with various bottles of alcohol. The bar has a dark countertop, yellow bar stools, and blue accent lighting beneath the counter.

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Busy Signal

1104 E 11th St
Austin, TX 78702

Black-owned speakeasy in historic east Austin neighborhood.

Group of people socializing in a restaurant with blue balloon decorations in the background.

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Sans Bar

918 Congress Ave
Austin, TX. 78701

Black-owned bar for the sober homies. Open only on Fridays.

A band performing live on stage in a dimly lit, colorful venue with string lights, featuring musicians playing saxophone, guitar, keyboard, and vocals.

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Sahara Lounge

1413 Webberville Rd
Austin, TX 78721

An old-school Black-owned dance spot with stiff drinks and good local musicians on weeknights.

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