There are three sections of Sixth Street in Austin: West, East, and what locals refer to as Dirty. West Sixth is the section of Sixth Street that runs west from Congress Avenue. For the most part, the nightlife scene ends at North Lamar Boulevard. For locals, Dirty Sixth runs from Congress to I-35 even though technically, and according to […]
Austin’s Speakeasy Secrets (Shhh): J. Stephens
Speakeasies tend to latch on to the creepy and salacious. During the course of my speakeasy series, I’ve visited horror film-themed bars, heard multiple stories of ghosts haunting the premises, and learned that brothels existed in the heart of Austin not long ago. When I found out Austin’s newest speakeasy is named after J. Stephens, […]
Austin’s Speakeasy Secrets (Shhh): Midnight Cowboy
You can’t just walk into Midnight Cowboy on a Saturday night and expect to get the experience, or the cocktails, everyone raves about. Certain steps are necessary. This may be why it took me three years to visit what is perhaps Austin’s most well-known speakeasy. Planning ahead has never been my strong suit. When I […]
10 Austin Mocktails for Bar Crawl Without the Booze
Mocktails. The mere mention of the word conjures up images of boring nights at the bar sipping cranberry-splashed tonic water, while your friends knock back whiskey, gin, and beer. Three years ago, when my wife was pregnant, we were literally laughed out of bars and restaurants for uttering the word. Those were dark times. But […]
Cheer Your Favorite Team at These 5 Sports Bars in Central Austin
We’re entering the few cold(ish) months of the year here in Austin. So what are we to do when it’s too chilly to kayak on Lady Bird Lake and we’ll only jump into frigid Barton Springs after losing a bet? Here’s one guy’s solution: Grab a friend or 10 and head to your favorite sports bar. Below […]
Be Transported to Roaring Twenties at Parker Jazz Club in Downtown Austin
Step back in time to the Roaring Twenties at Parker Jazz Club in downtown Austin. Situated underground like all the coolest clubs, Parker Jazz Club acts as an incubator for the music and the sensibility of another era. Set your sights on a whole new music experience, complemented by classic cocktails and a sultry aura. […]
Where Are the Best Bloody Marys in Austin?
Whether you want to sip a socially acceptable cocktail with breakfast or nurse a brooding hangover, the Bloody Mary has become the standard go-to. The drink that has been around since approximately 1921 has incredible diversity, and it seems as though just about every restaurant has their own version–with our city being no exception. So whether […]
5 East Austin Patio Bars for Happy Hour Bliss
If you live in Austin, you likely have a hankering for the outdoors, whether that means hiking the Greenbelt, taking the dog or the kids for a walk, riding your bike, or swimming at one of our outstanding swimming holes. After all that brisk exercise, it’s time to head for a patio and enjoy a cold […]
Guide to Manor Road’s Best Bars and Restaurants
It’s a shame that more people aren’t talking about Manor Road. Located in northeast Austin, across I-35 from The University of Texas, these few blocks are packed with shops, bars, bakeries, and restaurants. Actually, there are over a dozen spots to grab a cold local beer or unique cocktail. Some are classic Austin dive bars, while […]
Kick Back at These 4 Bars in the Expanding Mueller Community
Mueller in Northeast Austin started 10 years ago as a 700-acre community. It has grown into a thriving, developed neighborhood. With public parks, farmers’ markets, and some of Austin’s hottest businesses, Mueller has it all. It’s about time someone created a bar crawl guide for the expanding Mueller neighborhood. The Austin spots on this list are nestled […]
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