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The Hottest Bars in Austin at SXSW Music

The Hottest Bars in Austin at SXSW Music

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Created by Foursquare City Guide • Updated On: November 24, 2022

Based on a surge in visits, likes, and tips, these were the hottest bars in Austin, TX during the second half (3/15-3/20) of SXSW.

Easy Tiger is one of The Hottest Bars in Austin at SXSW Music.

1. Easy Tiger

709 E 6th St, Austin, TX
Bar · Downtown Austin · 300 tips and reviews
Cheer Up Charlie's is one of The Hottest Bars in Austin at SXSW Music.

2. Cheer Up Charlie's

8.9
900 Red River St (at 9th St), Austin, TX
Gay Bar · Downtown Austin · 48 tips and reviews
Péché is one of The Hottest Bars in Austin at SXSW Music.

3. Péché

8.9
208 W 4th St (Colorado St.), Austin, TX
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Austin · 191 tips and reviews

__: Love the extremely well made cocktails and delicious food in a mellow, but fun atmosphere!

Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden is one of The Hottest Bars in Austin at SXSW Music.

4. Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden

9.1
79 & 81 Rainey St (btwn Davis & River St.), Austin, TX
Beer Garden · Downtown Austin · 256 tips and reviews
The Jackalope is one of The Hottest Bars in Austin at SXSW Music.

5. The Jackalope

8.3
404 E 6th St (btwn Trinity St. & Neches St.), Austin, TX
Dive Bar · Downtown Austin · 216 tips and reviews

Brent S.Brent Scott: Great bar and late night burger!

Casino El Camino is one of The Hottest Bars in Austin at SXSW Music.

6. Casino El Camino

8.3
517 E 6th St (bt Red River & Neches Sts), Austin, TX
Dive Bar · Downtown Austin · 229 tips and reviews

Bridget W.Bridget Webb: Love this place! Bloody Mary's are very spicy, fries are amazing

The Ginger Man is one of The Hottest Bars in Austin at SXSW Music.

7. The Ginger Man

301 Lavaca St (at W 3rd St), Austin, TX
Pub · Downtown Austin · 195 tips and reviews

Karla R.Karla R: 512Austin IPA, Beer Companion and darts

Half Step is one of The Hottest Bars in Austin at SXSW Music.

8. Half Step

8.6
75 1/2 Rainey St, Austin, TX
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Austin · 48 tips and reviews

Russell H.Russell Hirschorn: Favorite on Rainey. Really fresh drinks, decent whisky selection, great jazz tues nights

Craft Pride is one of The Hottest Bars in Austin at SXSW Music.

9. Craft Pride

61 Rainey St, Austin, TX
Beer Garden · Downtown Austin · 99 tips and reviews

Kelsey O.Kelsey Ohman: All the Texas craft beer you could ever want, both on tap and in the bottle room. Hide here during SXSW.

10. The Container Bar

90 Rainey St (Davis), Austin, TX
Bar · Downtown Austin · 48 tips and reviews