Staying in downtown Austin? Attending a conference at the Austin Convention Center? Here are some of our favorite places for Happy Hour that are within walking distance.
ATX Cocina
110 San Antonio St.
ATX Cocina combines elevated Mexican fare with modern and elegant dining space. Grab a drink and a bite in this corn-focused kitchen (meaning all food is gluten-free!).
Happy Hour details: $10 select cocktails, $9-10 small plates
When: Monday-Thursday, 5-6 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 4-5 p.m.; Sunday, 2-4 p.m.
Dumont's Down Low
214 W. Fourth St., Suite B
Dumont's basement setting is altogether warm, inviting and industrial. Nestled in our popular Warehouse District, this bar has quite the swagger thanks to its home in a century-old building. Lounge on the robust, comfortable furniture amongst the whiskey barrel-lined, exposed brick walls. Both the atmosphere and inventive drinks will keep you here long past happy hour!
Happy Hour details: $9 signature cocktails (including their La Blanche and Barrel Aged Old Fashioned); $8 glasses of house wine; $3 Miller Lites and Lonestars
When: Monday-Friday, 5-7 p.m.
La Condesa
400A W. Second St.
Located in the posh Second Street District, La Condesa serves up one of the best margaritas in town. Ask for the Margarita La Clasica. They have a full bar with an extensive tequila and mezcal list.
Happy Hour details: Half-off all alcoholic drinks and $3 tacos at the bar
When: Monday-Friday, 5-7 p.m.
Parkside
301 E. Sixth St.
Parkside, a gastro pub on Sixth Street, offers New American cuisine including an impressive raw bar—which carries as many as 16 varieties of oysters.
Happy Hour details: Half price beer, cocktails and bar food; on Wednesdays, all sparkling wine and oyster platters are half-off
When: Monday-Friday, 5-6 p.m.
Péché
208 E. Fourth St.
Meaning "sin" in French, Péché is Austin's first absinthe bar. Péché offers a large selection of pre-Prohibition style cocktails, a curated wine list and French food.
Happy Hour details: Half off select food and $6 cocktails
When: Happy hour all night on Sunday and Monday; Tuesday-Friday, 5-7 p.m.
Roosevelt Room
307 W. Fifth Street, Unit B
Housed in a 1929 building, the Roosevelt Room's atmosphere is unique, classic, and modern all at once. Boasting the largest cocktail menu in the state, this cocktail bar is sure to have a drink for everyone in your party.
Happy Hour details: Eight signature classic cocktails for $9 each; $2 off wines by the glass and large fare food items; $1 off beer and small fare food items; 20% bottles of still and sparkling wine
When: Daily, 3-6 p.m.
Swift’s Attic
315 Congress Ave.
Swift’s Attic is located above the iconic Elephant Room jazz lounge, on the second floor of a historic Austin building that was once the home to Swift's Premium Food Co. Their menu is creative and fun, making Swift’s a top spot for happy hour with friends.
Happy Hour details: $7 select cocktails and house wines; $2 select beers and all pints; 1/2 off shareable plates
When: Monday - Friday, 4-6 p.m.
If you don’t want your Happy Hour fun to end, extend the night by jamming out at one of our live music venues. Check out our extensive venue guide to find a live music spot near your happy hour hangout.
*Specific Happy Hour details subject to change
