Business Hours
Closing soonMonday
4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Tuesday
4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Wednesday
4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Thursday
4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Friday
12:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Saturday
12:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Sunday
12:00 PM – 2:00 AM
75 1/2 Rainey St, Austin, TX 78701, USA Get directions
Half Step sits on Rainey Street in a converted bungalow, where the focus is on classic cocktails made with house-cut ice and a back patio that fills up on warm evenings. It's worth knowing that the bar leans into live music, so you'll often find a band tucked into the corner rather than a DJ.
Monday
4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Tuesday
4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Wednesday
4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Thursday
4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Friday
12:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Saturday
12:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Sunday
12:00 PM – 2:00 AM
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