Austin Bar Scene
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Where should I take people to see live music? They have live music almost every night. Where should I go watch the game? Rustic Tap (notoriously an LSU + Saints bar) always has the live action rolling. 10/10 recommend, a must stop if from out of town to get a good Texas experience.
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Pickle ball courts, sports streaming inside and outside, fire pits and more. I love this place - great BBQ from CM smokehouse too (see BBQ board).
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Primetime rooftop happy hour scene downtown. Pool tables, bags, tacos, etc.
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The east side’s finest. Live music, huge outdoor space.
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Put your boots on - you’re two stepping here.
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Locals finest. 365 Christmas piano bar on the west side.
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Johnny Cash themed dive bar - hit before or after Donn’s.
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Be prepared for the world of bachelor and bachelorette parties. Head here and there are loads of old houses turned bars in surrounding area (well there are a few… f-ing skyscrapers have nearly KO’ed this once magical street). Great for sunny days, especially Sunday’s. This bar has remained a little less “bachy” and still fun.
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Really the only bar bar on South Congress. Live music in the back!
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20 minutes south of downtown but man is it worth it. One might call it a Mecca. Live music, awesome eats and loads of sports. O, and axe throwing.
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Your late night specialist.
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Opposite of your late night specialist but truly an absolute favorite of mine. Excellent food trucks (see bbq board) and better vibes. Big day drinking/ HH spot.
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Upstairs mezcal bar, that is what I’ll say about that.
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Perfect spot on west 6th after ~11pm. Grab the espresso tini and thank me later.
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