A Night Out in Austin

Good food first. Find your sound next.

Start with a downtown cocktail or East Austin bites. Then choose soul, roots rock or a DJ set—with menus and music links ready when you want them.

Start with happy hour Three picks, three different moods

Downtown · 208 W 4th Street

Péché

Start downtown with a cocktail and something to share. The Sunday and Monday offer works when an early finish does not.

Sun–Mon all night · Tue–Fri 4–7 PM

$6 cocktails + half-price select food

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Happy-hour cocktails: $6
Selected food: Half price

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After happy hour: Pair with a show at Antone’s; check doors and allow time to get across downtown.

East Austin · 1306 E 6th Street

Licha’s Cantina

Margaritas and Mexican small plates make an easy first stop on East Sixth. Arrive early for the shorter happy-hour window.

Tue–Fri · 4–6 PM

$8 cocktails + $8 appetizers

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Margarita or paloma: $8
Esquite or camote: $8
Mexican martini: $10

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After happy hour: Keep dinner and drinks on the east side, or pick your live show before moving downtown.

Manor Road · 1917 Manor Road

Salty Sow

A food-first happy hour for a relaxed early dinner. Pick a few plates before committing to a bigger night out.

Daily · 4–6 PM

$8 deviled eggs + $10 duck-fat fries

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Truffle deviled eggs: $8
Duck-fat fries: $10
Whipped cow’s milk ricotta: $12
Smoked pastrami salmon: $15

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After happy hour: Stay for dinner, or leave time for a ride to your concert—Manor Road is a separate stop from downtown.

Make live music the main event

Downtown · Antone’s Nightclub

A night of soul

Soul · R&B

The featured show has passed. Pick the next performance before planning your downtown food stop.

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South Congress

The Continental Club

Roots rock · Country · Blues

For a classic Austin live-band night. Browse the artist on your date, then make South Congress your second stop.

Lineups, set times and cover charges vary. Check the Austin calendar.

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DJs & late nights

Southeast Austin · Plan a ride

The Concourse Project

Electronic · Genre varies by event

The featured Adam Port date has passed. Find your next DJ night and arrange transport from downtown.

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Red River · 900 Red River Street

Cheer Up Charlies

Dance nights & live music · Check the lineup

A colorful queer bar with a patio and a changing event calendar. A more casual option when you want music and room to catch up.

Choose the event first; performers and music styles vary by night.

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Menus and schedules checked October 9, 2026. All times Central. Prices exclude tax and tip. Confirm offers, seating and tickets with the venue before heading out.