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Nightlife
Here’s a variety of nightlife options to choose in Austin. All of them are within walking distance (less than .4 miles) from the
Radisson Hotel & Suites Austin downtown:
| Elephant Room |
| 315 Congress Ave, Austin |
| Description: Voted Austin's "Best Jazz Bar" for seven years running. Cool jazz from local and national acts, 7 nights a week. |
| Light Bar |
| 408 Congress Ave, Austin 78701 |
| Description: Trendy chic Bar |
| Speakeasy |
| 412 Congress Ave, Austin |
| Description: So-names because the entrance is located off the street in an alley. Great music, ranging from blues to salsa. Fun. Upscale. |
| Cedar Street Courtyard |
| 208 W 4th St, Austin |
| Description: WAREHOUSE DISTRICT. Bands play in a courtyard, tucked between two buildings. Live jazz and pop music, usually local talent. |
| Malaga Tapas Bar |
| 208 W 4th St, Austin |
| Description: Next-door to Cedar Street. Elegant wine and tapas bar. Sometimes features live music. Often features live jazz |
| Antone's |
| 213 W 5th St, Austin |
| Description: Austin's most famous music venue, featuring live blues acts seven nights a week. Jimmy Vaughan, Joe Ely, and Charlie Saxton are among the legends who have performed here. Antone's also supports some of Austin's finest up-and-coming artists. |
| Rainbow Cattle Co |
| 305 W 5th St, Austin |
| Description:WAREHOUSE DISTRICT. Austin’s gay country-western bar does draw a mainly male clientele, but all people are welcome. The elevated dance floor is ideal for showing off the moves you learned at lessons offered earlier in the week – line dancing, the waltz, the two-step, and the West Coast swing are the top contenders. |
| Louie's 106 |
| 106 E 6th St Littlefield Bldg at Congress Ave, Austin |
| Description: 6TH STREET. Elegant restaurant with classical Spanish cuisine, with a fusion of Mediterranean and European tastes. Extensive wine list and excellent desserts. After dinner, head for the sophisticated cigar room that boasts a nice selection of single-malt whiskeys and premium brandies. Located in the historic Littlefield Building. |
| The Library Bar |
| 407 E 6th St, Austin |
| Description: 6TH STREET. A trendy but posh place with a "clubby" look. Allows people to say with all honesty that they are going to “the library.” |
| Pete's Dueling Piano Bar |
| 421 E 6th St, Austin |
| Description: Description: 6TH STREET. A large "Texas-size" sing-along bar. Offers peanuts, pianos, and music. |
| La Zona Rosa |
| 612 W 4th St, Austin |
| Description: Check the local paper to see who’s playing here during your visit! |
| Emo's |
| 603 Red River St, Austin |
| Description: Description: Two stages, an outdoor patio, and live music five or six nights a week. If you're more into music that is cutting edge, all-out high energy, this is your place. Past performers have included the Smashing Pumkins and Beck. Also hosts some of Austin's best up-and-coming bands. |
| Momo's |
| 618 W 6th St Ste 200, Austin |
| Description: WAREHOUSE DISTRICT. Situated above Katz’s Deli, Momo’s is an upscale lounge with live music performers that range from country cover bands to jazz trios. They also have a fantastic rooftop deck that's a much favored downtown destination in and of itself. A fun place to while away a few hours with cocktails and friends. |
If you’re staying in the
Radisson Hotel & Suites Austin, you might want to cab it to these locations. They’re just a mile or so from the center of downtown. But after a few drinks, a mile in those new high heels is well, a mile in new high heels.
| Saxon Pub |
| 1320 S Lamar Blvd, Austin |
| Description: SOUTH AUSTIN. The Saxon has a history of supporting Austin’s singer-songwriters, a large contingency of whom congregate here every night to enjoy performances from the area’s best and brightest. The club doesn’t restrict itself to just one genre, so you may find anything from country and acoustic to rock and blues on any given night. The ideal place to hear local musicians. A cover is charged after about 7pm. |
| Continental Club |
| 1315 S Congress Ave, Austin |
| Description: SOUTH CONGRESS AVENUE. Opened as a supper club in 1957, Continental Club initially hosted country acts, but by the 1960s it was featuring burlesque acts. The owners switched gears again in the 1970s, turning to rockers like Johnny Thunders and Stevie Ray Vaughan; a wall of framed photos of past performers is impressive, to say the least. In more recent memory, they’ve welcomed performers like Southern Culture on the Skids and Lucinda Williams. Small and comfortable, Continental has a full bar, and there's a pool table in the back room. |
| Broken Spoke |
| 3201 S Lamar Blvd, Austin |
| Description: A must visit. If you’re from Texas originally, you’ll feel like you’ve come home. If you’re not, you NEED to go as soon as you can! Put on your boots and get ready to two-step around this well-worn dance floor. Willie Nelson and other famous country singers like the Dixie Chicks and Asleep at the Wheel have played here. This joint has a long and colorful past spanning more than 40 years- too many tales to tell in such a small space. |
| Sholtz Garden |
| 1607 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin |
| Description: UNIVERSITY AREA. Texas's oldest tavern is still thriving, even after nearly 150 years in business, and its fascinating history is rooted in the German biergarten tradition. Over the years it has hosted innumerable politicians, writers, artists, and musicians; O. Henry and his wife, who were both active in local singing groups, even performed here a few times. Today, the place continues to be a favored watering hole, and it offers a good selection of beers and traditional German and Texan foods like |
| Dog & Duck Pub |
| 406 W 17th St, Austin 78701 |
| Description: UNIVERSITY AREA. British transplants and visitors love the Dog & Duck, which has been winning local “best-of” awards since it opened in 1990. You’ll find darts, a pool table, a diverse jukebox, and even occasional live music on the entertainment agenda. Otherwise, the covered deck is a great place to kill some time while nursing your favorite brew. The food menu includes traditional British favorites like bangers and mash and shepherd’s pie, along with several daily specials. A bit of trivia: A scene from the "Miss Congeniality" movie was filmed here. |
| Carousel Lounge |
| 1110 E 52nd St, Austin |
| Description: NORTH AUSTIN. This circus-themed bar gets props just for being quirky. They only serve beer, but they do provide set-ups, so you can bring your own liquor. Local bands take the stage (backed by a large pink elephant) on Tuesdays and from Thursdays through Saturdays. True to its independent nature, Carousel closes at midnight, so it’s better to start your evening here than try to end it. |
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