Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

#1 most popular of 138 nightlife and entertainment options in Austin

MoDean writes, "The Alamo Drafthouse has got to be one of the coolest places on earth. A movie theater, bar, and restaurant rolled into one, it highlights off-beat, campy, anything-goes film media, often…" »

Dog and Duck Pub

#2 most popular of 138 nightlife and entertainment options in Austin

Meg-a-Traveler writes, "Great relaxed little pub close to the UT campus, and within walking distance (even if it is a good walk for most Texans standards)of 6th street. A good selection of beers, and I can…" »

Emo's

#3 most popular of 138 nightlife and entertainment options in Austin

beckilena writes, "Back in the early nineties, a guy named Emos opened Emos (which breaks the perception most people have of the name representing the "emotional" emo type of music now popular with most teens).…" »

Buffalo Billiards

#4 most popular of 138 nightlife and entertainment options in Austin

beckilena writes, "The building which houses Buffalo Billiards was built in 1861 and was used as Austin's first boarding house and still maintains the same Wild West feel of women in frilly skirts yelling at…" »

Saba Blue Water Cafe

#5 most popular of 138 nightlife and entertainment options in Austin

srhoades writes, "This was a very nice bar and restaurant in Austin. The drinks were varied and affordable. The atmosphere was great, not cramped like other Sixth Street bars. It's definitely a place for those…" »

Foundation on 5th

#6 most popular of 138 nightlife and entertainment options in Austin

lisanti writes, "Foundation on 5th opened in June 2004, by the owners of Houston's successful nightspot, Red Door. Foundation is Red Door on a larger scale, with a higher ceiling, a larger main bar, and much…" »

Broken Spoke

#7 most popular of 138 nightlife and entertainment options in Austin

APLA-Rover writes, "This is a great Texas Honky Tonk. There’s live country music Tuesday through…" »

MR5890 writes, "Two words - Honky Tonk. This is one of Austin's oldest dance halls, and they're still…" »

Sixth Street

#8 most popular of 138 nightlife and entertainment options in Austin

Zetty Carrillo writes, "There are several bars on 6th St. and it is like people are being bar flies,…" »

shoppingbebe writes, "this scene can get pretty crazy, but it is a must-see. this is a strip lined with…" »

Peacock

#9 most popular of 138 nightlife and entertainment options in Austin

beckilena writes, "The Peacock melds a hip urban vibe is aristocratic English design. This is a charming little venue located a bit away from the main strip of 6th street, but if you catch one of the free…" »

Zilker Hillside Theatre

#13 most popular of 138 nightlife and entertainment options in Austin

snippet writes, "This great outdoor theater is located in Zilker Park just across from the Barton Springs swimming pool. Lay your blanket out before the show starts at 6pm to mark your space and enjoy a…" »