Things to Do
Things to Do across Austin, TX.
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Ojos Locos Sports Cantina (South Austin, TX)
Austin
Ojos Locos brings a lively, fan-focused sports-cantina vibe to South Austin, pairing wall-to-wall TV screens with a Mexican and Latin American menu and a full bar. Expect a high-energy crowd on game days and weekend nights, when the space leans into its cantina, cocktail, and live-music side well past dinnertime.
C-Boy's Heart & Soul
Austin
C-Boy's Heart & Soul sits along South Congress with a dim, red-lit, retro-leaning room that leans hard into soul, blues, and R&B, drawing a crowd that's there for the music rather than the scene. Come for a live set most nights, and if the main room fills up, look for the small lounge tucked upstairs.
One Line Racing Center
Austin
One Line Racing Center sits in a strip-mall space off North I-35 in north Austin, pairing arcade games with a racing-style activity in a setup geared toward casual play and private events. Note the limited and somewhat unusual hours—it's closed Tuesdays and open only a few hours on the days it operates—so it's worth confirming times before you head over.
Central District Brewing
Austin
Central District Brewing sits on Red River Street in the heart of downtown Austin's entertainment district, a working brewery that pours its own beers alongside coffee in a space that doubles as an event venue. Come for a pint after exploring downtown, or settle in earlier in the day when the quieter hours make it easy to find a seat.
Cedar Street Courtyard
Austin
Cedar Street Courtyard is a downtown Austin live-music venue and bar tucked into the Warehouse District just off 4th Street, with an open-air courtyard that's a comfortable spot to catch jazz, swing, and Latin acts under the sky. Expect a slightly dressier, grown-up crowd than the Sixth Street bars a few blocks over, with cocktails and a dance floor that fills up once the band gets going.
Elysium
Austin
Elysium is a Red River District nightclub in downtown Austin, long a fixture of the city's goth, industrial, and synthpop scene, where DJ nights and themed dance parties draw a crowd that takes its dark-wave seriously. Tucked among the live-music venues that define this stretch of Red River Street, it keeps limited hours, so check the calendar before you go—most of the action centers on its weekly club nights rather than a packed concert lineup.
El Mesón Tequileria
Austin
El Mesón Tequileria sits in a converted house on South Lamar, serving regional Mexican cooking alongside a deep tequila and mezcal list in an intimate, family-run setting. Note the limited hours—it's open evenings Tuesday through Saturday, so plan around the early-week and Sunday–Monday closures.
Las Perlas
Austin
Tucked into the East 7th Street strip, Las Perlas leans hard into agave spirits — the menu runs deep on mezcal and tequila, and the staff are happy to walk you through the differences if you ask. Expect tacos to go with your drinks, a colorful, slightly rowdy room, and a kitchen and bar that don't get going until late afternoon.
The Eureka Room
Austin
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CRAFT
Austin
Tucked into the light-blue building at the back of the Canopy arts complex on Springdale Road, CRAFT is a small studio-shop in East Austin's creative corridor, where art-making and home goods share the same space. Worth noting before you go: it keeps narrow hours, currently opening only on Wednesday afternoons, so plan that visit around the middle of the week.
monks jazz club
Austin
Monks Jazz Club is an intimate, listening-room style venue tucked into a South Austin business park off St. Elmo Road, where the focus stays squarely on the music rather than the scene. Expect close-up sets from local and touring jazz musicians in a small space where conversation gives way to attentive listening.
The Dizzy Rooster
Austin
The Dizzy Rooster sits in the thick of Austin's Sixth Street entertainment district, a casual bar and live music spot where you'll likely catch a band most nights amid the steady downtown crowd. Open from noon until the small hours, it leans into the unpretentious, drinks-and-music rhythm that defines this stretch of 6th.
Texas Keeper Cider
Manchaca
Texas Keeper Cider is a small-batch craft cidery tucked into the rural outskirts of Manchaca, just south of Austin, where the taproom and surrounding grounds lean more toward laid-back gathering spot than polished tasting room. Note that it keeps limited hours—closed early in the week—and tends to come alive on weekends, so it's worth checking ahead before making the drive.
The Hot Spot Studio ATX
Pflugerville
Tucked into a suite off FM 685 in Pflugerville, The Hot Spot Studio ATX is a neighborhood art studio that trades the bustle of central Austin for a quieter, make-something-with-your-hands kind of afternoon. Note the limited midweek hours—it opens late morning and runs into the evening—so it's worth confirming the day you plan to drop by.
Whip in
Austin
A South Austin institution that began as a convenience store and grew into something harder to categorize, Whip In pairs a deep selection of craft beer and wine with a kitchen turning out Indian-inflected dishes—naan sandwiches, curries, and the like. Expect to walk in for a six-pack and end up staying for a plate of food and, some nights, live music in the back.
Fair Market
Austin
Fair Market is a converted warehouse event space in East Austin that hosts weddings, concerts, markets, and private gatherings, with a flexible open-plan interior and an adjacent outdoor yard. Set just off the East 5th Street corridor, it sits within walking distance of the bars, restaurants, and music venues that fill that stretch of the neighborhood.
Pins Mechanical Co.
Austin
Pins Mechanical Co. is a sprawling indoor-outdoor bar built around old-school games—duckpin bowling, pinball, and a wall of vintage arcade machines—alongside a lineup of pinball-fueled cocktails and frozen drinks. It leans adults-only and doesn't open until late afternoon, so plan an evening visit if you want the full run of the lanes and games.
East Austin Hotel
Austin
East Austin Hotel sits right in the middle of the East 6th Street scene, walking distance to the bars, music venues, and taco spots that have made the neighborhood a draw. Expect a rooftop bar and pool with downtown skyline views, a restaurant on site, and rooms within easy reach of the entertainment district just east of I-35.
Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex
Austin
Tucked into East Austin, the Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex pairs a bowling alley with flexible event space, making it as much a neighborhood gathering spot as a place to play a few frames. If you're visiting, it's worth checking the hours ahead of time, since the complex keeps a limited weekly schedule.
Axe Escape - Axe Throwing Austin
Austin
Tucked into a strip along the I-35 frontage road in north Austin, Axe Escape gives you a set of lanes, a stack of hatchets, and a coach to walk you through the technique before you start aiming for the bullseye. It's an indoor, weather-proof way to spend an afternoon or evening, and the staff handle the basics quickly enough that first-timers are usually landing throws within a few minutes.
Mala Vida
Austin
Mala Vida is a Latin-leaning nightclub on Austin's Sixth Street, the lively downtown strip known for its dense lineup of bars and live-music venues. Expect a late-night, reggaeton- and Latin-music-driven dance floor, so plan around its limited evening hours and check ahead before you go.
High 5 Exchange
Austin
High 5 Exchange is a North Austin entertainment complex off West Anderson Lane that pairs bowling lanes with a full bar and restaurant, making it a reliable spot for groups looking to combine games, food, and drinks under one roof. Keep in mind it runs limited hours earlier in the week, opening mid-afternoon rather than late morning.
PopStroke
Austin
PopStroke pairs two professionally designed putting courses with a full bar, casual food, and a walk-up ice cream window, so a round here tends to turn into an evening rather than a quick game. The setup leans family-friendly by day and more of a social, drinks-in-hand crowd as the night goes on, with the putting greens lit for later play.
Foxy's Proper Pub
Austin
Tucked into a downtown Austin building on Brazos Street, Foxy's Proper Pub leans into its Irish-pub roots with a menu that crosses between American comfort food and traditional pub fare. It's an evening spot — doors open mid-afternoon and the room tends to fill as the night goes on, often doubling as a venue for live events.