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Find where to do Happy Hour in Austin, our list below shows you by region of the city and then furthermore by neighborhood. (Learn more about the neighborhoods in Austin on The City: Neighborhood by Neighborhood
Pretty simple, these are the spots you want to go if you want your drinks and a table too (Plus a server)
Main activity areas East 6th St, E Cesar Chavez (Holly), Chicon, E 12th St,Govalle, MLK, Manor Rd and Airport, Windsor Park, Mueller
It is important to learn all the personalities of the famous 6th St. Meet East 6th St. The east of 35 version. This street is in a bit of an awkward phase where it is a blend of Rainey Street and college night, new hip cocktail bars and the old faithful dive bars
Website: https://www.buenosairescafe.com/
Happy Hour Hours: Monday 1/2 priced wine, HH-Mon-Fri 3-6p
Website: https://www.ilbruttoaustin.com/
Happy Hour Hours: MONDAYS, 5-6P + TUES-FRI, 4-6P
New bars and restaurants are popping up. Already plenty of galleries, shops and culture to enjoy. This neighborhood is all about the people, come see some of Austin’s remaining Authentic neighborhoods
Website: https://www.bufalinapizza.com/
Happy Hour Hours: Daily 4-5:30 pm
Website:
https://launderetteaustin.com/#
Happy Hour Hours: Monday-Friday: 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Website: https://www.interorestaurant.com/
Happy Hour Hours: Tues to Thurs 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Website: https://www.sawyerand.co/
Happy Hour Hours: 7am – 9:30am Monday – Friday
3:30–6:30PM, Wednesday–Friday
Website: https://www.jacobysaustin.com/
Happy Hour Hours: All night Wednesday, 5-6 Thursday and Friday
Great little hub of a residential neighborhood, great mix of businesses from gifts, fashion, drinks, brunch and books plus a bbq spot you may have heard of
Website: https://www.saltysow.com/
Happy Hour Hours: All night Monday and Tuesday (drinks only, food specials end at 6:30 pm), Everyday 4:30-6:30 pm
Website: https://veracruzfonda.com/
Happy Hour hours: Weekdays 3-6 pm
If you live in Austin or are moving here, this neighborhood is a gem, as a visitor, as of right now, options are a little limited
Website:
Happy Hour Hours: Everyday 3-6:30, Tuesday 1/2 burgers 11 am-10 pm, Every Tuesday 1/2 price bottles of wine
Main activity areas: W 6th, Far W 6th St, Clarksville, Rosedale
It is important to learn all the personalities of the famous 6th St. Meet West 6th. A little fratty, great for sports but overall a good time
For a little more mature night out. Dinner and drinks anyone?
Most of Central Austin is the everyday life sort of Austin places but you got the University and North Loop to keep it interesting
Eclectic little strip of shops, bars and restaurants. This area holds true to the Keep Austin Weird mantra
Burnet Rd for the visitors is probably little known but very underrated. Tons of niche shops such as a clock store and Turkish rugs. Your go to for home goods and design. Lots of other treasures to explore
Guadalupe is a long road, at some points its University and other its some low key neighbrohood joints
Website: https://honeymoonspiritlounge.com/
Happy Hour Hours: Tues-Fri 4-6 pm
One of Austin’s classic neighborhoods
Website: https://oliveandjune-austin.com/
Happy Hour Hours: Tuesdays – Fridays from 5 – 6pm!
Self explanatory, Austin has a university you may have heard of and these are the places closeby
Website: https://www.otopiarooftop.com/
Happy Hour Hours: Golden Hour 30 min before and after sunset, Solar Sundays
Austin’s downtown is more than just 6th St. Downtown has an abundance of people, places and things to satisfy your needs
For me the Moody Theater is the highlight but the supporting cast is worth a visit all on their own as well. Another Austin study session: Be able to know the difference between every event venue with “Moody” in the name
Website:
https://www.atxcocina.com/
Happy Hour Hours: Mon-Thurs 5-6 pm, Fri-Sun 4-5 pm
Website:
https://www.eatwellatx.com/
Happy Hour Hours: Monday-Friday from 4-6pm
Website:
https://www.numero28austin.com/
Happy Hour Hours: Mon-Fri 5-6 pm
Website:
https://comedortx.com/
Happy Hour Hours: Every day, 3pm – 6pm
Website:
Happy Hour Hours: Monday – Friday: 4:00 – 6:00
The Downtown Congress
Website: https://www.pecheaustin.com/
Happy Hour Hours: All night Sun and Mon, 4-7 p Tues-Friday
The North to some could be Highlands or Brentwood, for the purposes of this site, I am saying Anderson and above
Like a magic wonderland, custom built for your enjoyment
Website: https://www.culinarydropout.com/
Happy Hour Hours: Mon – Fri 2pm – 5pm
Website:
https://www.northitalia.com/locations/austin-tx-the-domain/
Happy Hour Hours: Mon-Thur 3PM-6PM
Website: https://www.xianfresh.com/_files/ugd/02016c_eea4943131b349f798dab2f74304a669.pdf
Happy Hour Hours: Mon- Fri 5-7 pm, 8:30-9:30 pm
Main activity areas: S 1st St, S Congress, Barton Springs, Riverside, S Lamar, Menchaca, St. Elmo
South of the River, view across the water, I love you mural, bats and beyon… that South Congress
Website: https://www.abarestaurants.com/austin/menu/happy-hour/
Happy Hour Hours: Mon-Thurs 3-5 pm
Website: https://www.maieday.com/
Happy Hour Hours: Daily 3 pm-6 pm
Website: https://cafenoseaustin.com/
Happy Hour Hours: Daily 7 am- 8 pm
Website: https://www.luckyrobotatx.com/
Happy Hour Hours:
Website: https://www.habanaaustin.com/
Happy Hour Hours: Mon-Fri 3-6 pm
Website: https://www.luckyrobotatx.com/
Happy Hour Hours: Mon-Fri 4:30-5:30 pm
Website: https://blacksheeplodge.com/
Happy Hour Hours: Daily Drink Specials
Website: https://www.oddduckaustin.com/
Happy Hour Hours: Drink specials from 5:00–6:00 pm Sunday through Thursday
One of the more infamous streets in Austin. Still has its original character, the last year or two has brought on a new wave of more modern establishments
Website: https://www.fresaschicken.com/
Happy Hour Hours: Mon-Fri 3pm-6pm
Website: https://www.lenoirrestaurant.com/
Happy Hour Hours: wednesday all night: HALF OFF all bubbles (even Champagne) monday, thursday & friday 4:30pm-6:30pm
Website: https://www.picnikrestaurants.com/
Happy Hour Hours: Everyday 4-6 pm
These are the seat yourself, order at the bar type of places
Main activity areas East 6th St, E Cesar Chavez (Holly), Chicon, E 12th St,Govalle, MLK, Manor Rd and Airport, Windsor Park, Mueller
Website:
https://kindatropical.com/menu/
Happy Hour Hours:
weekdays 3-6pm
New bars and restaurants are popping up. Already plenty of galleries, shops and culture to enjoy. This neighborhood is all about the people, come see some of Austin’s remaining Authentic neighborhoods
Website:
https://www.schoolhousepub.com/
Happy Hour Hours: 3 – 7 pm, Mon – Sat, Sunday all day (2 pm-10 pm)
Website: https://www.schoolhousepub.com/
Happy Hour Hours: Mon-Fri 3-6 pm
Website: https://www.thecavalieratx.com/
Happy Hour Hours: Mon-Fri 3 pm- 7 pm, Sat, Sun 7 pm-10 pm
Main activity areas: W 6th, Far W 6th St, Clarksville, Rosedale
For a little more mature night out. Dinner and drinks anyone?
Website: https://www.betterhalfbar.com/
Happy Hour Hours: Tues-Fri 3 pm-6 pm, Sun 4-10 pm
Website: https://clarksaustin.com/
Happy Hour Hours: Mon-Fri. from 3-5p
Most of Central Austin is the everyday life sort of Austin places but you got the University and North Loop to keep it interesting
Eclectic little strip of shops, bars and restaurants. This area holds true to the Keep Austin Weird mantra
Website: https://www.workhorsebar.com/
Happy Hour Hours: Happy hour specials on board daily
Austin’s downtown is more than just 6th St. Downtown has an abundance of people, places and things to satisfy your needs
Main activity areas: S 1st St, S Congress, Barton Springs, Riverside, S Lamar, Menchaca, St. Elmo
Website: https://lavacasouthlamar.com/austin-lavaca-street-bar-food-menu
Happy Hour Hours: Weekdays 4-7 pm
Website: https://www.loroeats.com/
Happy Hour Hours: Weekdays 2-5 pm
Website: https://www.masaustin.com/
Happy Hour Hours: Monday-Friday 3pm-6pm
Where you know that if you get out of line, the bartender is tougher than you and where you can wear a suit whether that be a bathing suit or a dress suit and no one will bat an eye
Main activity areas East 6th St, E Cesar Chavez (Holly), Chicon, E 12th St,Govalle, MLK, Manor Rd and Airport, Windsor Park, Mueller
It is important to learn all the personalities of the famous 6th St. Meet East 6th St. The east of 35 version. This street is in a bit of an awkward phase where it is a blend of Rainey Street and college night, new hip cocktail bars and the old faithful dive bars
Website: gram only-https://www.instagram.com/libertyaustin/
Happy Hour Hours: Daily 4p-8p
Website: https://shangrilaaustin.com/
Happy Hour Hours: Daily 4-9 pm
Great little hub of a residential neighborhood, great mix of businesses from gifts, fashion, drinks, brunch and books plus a bbq spot you may have heard of
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Website: https://www.thecavalieratx.com/
Happy Hour Hours: Mon-Fri 3 pm- 7 pm, Sat, Sun 7 pm-10 pm
Website: https://www.thelostwell.com/
Happy Hour Hours: Daily Specials
Website: https://www.vicandals.com/
Happy Hour Hours: Mon-Fri 3-6 pm
Website: https://www.schoolhousepub.com/
Happy Hour Hours: 3 – 7 pm, Mon – Sat, Sunday all day (2 pm-10 pm)
Main activity areas: W 6th, Far W 6th St, Clarksville, Rosedale
Main activity areas: W 6th, Far W 6th St, Clarksville, Rosedale
Most of Central Austin is the everyday life sort of Austin places but you got the University and North Loop to keep it interesting
Self explanatory, Austin has a university you may have heard of and these are the places closeby
Austin’s downtown is more than just 6th St. Downtown has an abundance of people, places and things to satisfy your needs
Main activity areas: S 1st St, S Congress, Barton Springs, Riverside, S Lamar, Menchaca, St. Elmo
Website: http://whipin.com/
Happy Hour Hours: Mon-Thurs 4-5 pm
From Martinis and old fashioneds to science experiments in a glass, we present the people and places that serve them
Main activity areas East 6th St, E Cesar Chavez (Holly), Chicon, E 12th St,Govalle, MLK, Manor Rd and Airport, Windsor Park, Mueller
Main activity areas: W 6th, Far W 6th St, Clarksville, Rosedale
It is important to learn all the personalities of the famous 6th St. Meet West 6th. A little fratty, great for sports but overall a good time
Most of Central Austin is the everyday life sort of Austin places but you got the University and North Loop to keep it interesting
Eclectic little strip of shops, bars and restaurants. This area holds true to the Keep Austin Weird mantra
Self explanatory, Austin has a university you may have heard of and these are the places closeby
Website:
Happy Hour Hours:
Main activity areas: S 1st St, S Congress, Barton Springs, Riverside, S Lamar, Menchaca, St. Elmo
Austin’s downtown is more than just 6th St. Downtown has an abundance of people, places and things to satisfy your needs
This is the 6th street you probably hear about in tales of grandeur and although the big bars with large drinks are fun, there are lots of other options tucked around as well
The Downtown Congress
Website: https://swiftsattic.com/
Happy Hour Hours: Thurs-Sat 4-5:30 p
Website: https://www.eddiev.com/home
Happy Hour Hours: Sunday – Thursday
4:00PM – 6:30PM
Website: https://www.therooseveltroomatx.com/
Happy Hour Hours: Every day from 3pm-6pm
For me the Moody Theater is the highlight but the supporting cast is worth a visit all on their own as well. Another Austin study session: Be able to know the difference between every event venue with “Moody” in the name
No not trivia and bar bingo, we are talking about Steak Frites, Oysters and popping bottles
Main activity areas East 6th St, E Cesar Chavez (Holly), Chicon, E 12th St,Govalle, MLK, Manor Rd and Airport, Windsor Park, Mueller
It is important to learn all the personalities of the famous 6th St. Meet West 6th. A little fratty, great for sports but overall a good time
Website: https://www.buenosairescafe.com/
Happy Hour Hours: Monday 1/2 priced wine, HH-Mon-Fri 3-6p
Website: https://www.ilbruttoaustin.com/menus/dinner
Happy Hour Hours: MONDAYS, 5-6P + TUES-FRI, 4-6P
Website: https://www.dropkickbar.com/
Happy Hour Hours: 3PM TO 6PM M-F, 12PM TO 3PM WEEKENDS
New bars and restaurants are popping up. Already plenty of galleries, shops and culture to enjoy. This neighborhood is all about the people, come see some of Austin’s remaining Authentic neighborhoods
Website: https://www.jacobysaustin.com/
Happy Hour Hours: All night Wednesday, 5-6 pm Thursday and Friday
Website: https://lousaustin.com/
Happy Hour Hours: Mon-Fri 3-5 pm, Wed 9-10 pm
Website: https://www.saltysow.com/
Happy Hour Hours: All night Monday and Tuesday (drinks only, food specials end at 6:30 pm), Everyday 4:30-6:30 pm
Website: https://www.schoolhousepub.com/
Happy Hour Hours: 3 – 7 pm, Mon – Sat, Sunday all day (2 pm-10 pm)
Website: https://www.hanksaustin.com/
Happy Hour Hours: Everyday 3-6:30, Tuesday 1/2 burgers 11 am-10 pm, Every Tuesday 1/2 price bottles of wine
Main activity areas: W 6th, Far W 6th St, Clarksville, Rosedale
For a little more mature night out. Dinner and drinks anyone?
Website: https://barpeached.com/
Happy Hour Hours: 5p-6:30p daily
Website: https://clarksaustin.com/
Happy Hour Hours: Mon-Fri. from 3-5p
Most of Central Austin is the everyday life sort of Austin places but you got the University and North Loop to keep it interesting
Self explanatory, Austin has a university you may have heard of and these are the places closeby
Eclectic little strip of shops, bars and restaurants. This area holds true to the Keep Austin Weird mantra
Website: http://fndaustin.com/
Happy Hour Hours: Tues-Sat 5-6:30 pm, oyster night on Tuesdays
The North to some could be Highlands or Brentwood, for the purposes of this site, I am saying Anderson and above
Like a magic wonderland, custom built for your enjoyment
Main activity areas: S 1st St, S Congress, Barton Springs, Riverside, S Lamar, Menchaca, St. Elmo
South of the River, view across the water, I love you mural, bats and beyon… that South Congress
Website: https://www.bunkhousehotels.com/hotel-san-jose/eat-drink/lounge
Happy Hour Hours: Monday – Thursday: 2 PM – 6 PM
Austin’s downtown is more than just 6th St. Downtown has an abundance of people, places and things to satisfy your needs
The Downtown Congress
Website: https://www.thelinehotel.com/austin/restaurants-bars/p6/
Happy Hour Hours: MONDAY – FRIDAY: 4PM – 6PM
Website: https://www.pecheaustin.com/
Happy Hour Hours: All night Sun and Mon, 4-7 p Tues-Friday
This newly renovated bungalow is located in East Austin neighborhood