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Must-visit Nightlife Spots in Austin

Must-visit Nightlife Spots in Austin

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Created by Charlie McRae • Updated On: October 22, 2011

1. Spider House Patio Bar & Cafe

2908 Fruth St (at W 29th St), Austin, TX
Bar · North University · 186 tips and reviews

Clay C.Clay Chastain: This place is a legit place to hang. Very chill, do your own thing.

Seaholm Power Plant is one of Must-visit Nightlife Spots in Austin.

2. Seaholm Power Plant

214 West Ave, Austin, TX
Concert Hall · Downtown Austin · 30 tips and reviews

Jon S.Jon Steinback: watch out for the massive crevasses in this place

Library Bar is one of Must-visit Nightlife Spots in Austin.

3. Library Bar

7.4
407 E 6th St (at Trinity), Austin, TX
Bar · Downtown Austin · 52 tips and reviews

4. La Zona Rosa

612 W 4th St (at Rio Grande St.), Austin, TX
Music Venue · Downtown Austin · 31 tips and reviews

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5. The Mohawk

8.9
912 Red River St (at E 10th St.), Austin, TX
Rock Club · Downtown Austin · 131 tips and reviews

Joseph S.Joseph Salazar: Go to Mohawk. See a band at Mohawk. Read more.

Lustre Pearl Bar is one of Must-visit Nightlife Spots in Austin.

6. Lustre Pearl Bar

97 Rainey St (Driskill St.), Austin, TX
Bar · Downtown Austin · 84 tips and reviews
Emo's is one of Must-visit Nightlife Spots in Austin.

7. Emo's

603 Red River St (at E 6th St), Austin, TX
Rock Club · Downtown Austin · 70 tips and reviews
Barbarella is one of Must-visit Nightlife Spots in Austin.

8. Barbarella

8.2
615 Red River St (btwn 6th and 7th), Austin, TX
Night Club · Downtown Austin · 96 tips and reviews
The PureVolume House is one of Must-visit Nightlife Spots in Austin.

9. The PureVolume House

340 E 2nd St (Trinity), Austin, TX
Concert Hall · Downtown Austin · 23 tips and reviews
Club de Ville is one of Must-visit Nightlife Spots in Austin.

10. Club de Ville

900 Red River St (at E 9th St.), Austin, TX
Bar · Downtown Austin · 38 tips and reviews
The Liberty is one of Must-visit Nightlife Spots in Austin.

11. The Liberty

8.7
1618 1/2 E 6th St, Austin, TX
Dive Bar · 67 tips and reviews
Maggie Mae's is one of Must-visit Nightlife Spots in Austin.

12. Maggie Mae's

7.1
323 E 6th St (at Trinity), Austin, TX
Bar · Downtown Austin · 91 tips and reviews
Beauty Bar is one of Must-visit Nightlife Spots in Austin.

13. Beauty Bar

617 E 7th St (Red River St), Austin, TX
Bar · Downtown Austin · 25 tips and reviews
The Side Bar is one of Must-visit Nightlife Spots in Austin.

14. The Side Bar

6.8
602 E 7th St (Red River St.), Austin, TX
Bar · Downtown Austin · 54 tips and reviews
Swan Dive is one of Must-visit Nightlife Spots in Austin.

15. Swan Dive

6.6
615 Red River St. (7th Street), Austin, TX
Dive Bar · Downtown Austin · 29 tips and reviews
The Belmont is one of Must-visit Nightlife Spots in Austin.

16. The Belmont

8.0
305 W 6th St (Lavaca St.), Austin, TX
Music Venue · Downtown Austin · 66 tips and reviews
Buffalo Billiards is one of Must-visit Nightlife Spots in Austin.

17. Buffalo Billiards

201 E 6th St (Brazos St), Austin, TX
Sports Bar · Downtown Austin · 89 tips and reviews
Frank Restaurant is one of Must-visit Nightlife Spots in Austin.

18. Frank Restaurant

407 Colorado St (btw 4th & 5th), Austin, TX
Hot Dog Joint · Downtown Austin · 388 tips and reviews
Antone's is one of Must-visit Nightlife Spots in Austin.

19. Antone's

2015 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX
Rock Club · Riverside · 46 tips and reviews
Phoenix is one of Must-visit Nightlife Spots in Austin.

20. Phoenix

5.2
409 Colorado St (E 4th St), Austin, TX
Night Club · Downtown Austin · 15 tips and reviews
Shakespeare's Pub is one of Must-visit Nightlife Spots in Austin.

21. Shakespeare's Pub

6.8
314 E 6th St (at San Jacinto Blvd), Austin, TX
Pub · Downtown Austin · 67 tips and reviews
Cedar Door is one of Must-visit Nightlife Spots in Austin.

22. Cedar Door

8.1
201 Brazos St (at 2nd St), Austin, TX
Bar · Downtown Austin · 76 tips and reviews
Kung Fu Saloon is one of Must-visit Nightlife Spots in Austin.

23. Kung Fu Saloon

510 Rio Grande St (at 6th St.), Austin, TX
Bar · Downtown Austin · 132 tips and reviews
Cedar Street Courtyard is one of Must-visit Nightlife Spots in Austin.

24. Cedar Street Courtyard

8.1
208 W 4th St (Colorado & Lavaca), Austin, TX
Lounge · Downtown Austin · 71 tips and reviews
Speakeasy is one of Must-visit Nightlife Spots in Austin.

25. Speakeasy

7.9
412 Congress Ave (btwn 4th & 5th St.), Austin, TX
Music Venue · Downtown Austin · 67 tips and reviews