"The staff and owners know how to make a safe and fun space for Austin. We love to see y’all thrive." – Erika Moon
Barbarella
611 Red River
512/476-7766
fb.com/barbarella.austin.9
"Great sound and sightlines." – Tim Brown
ACL Live at the Moody Theater
310 W. Willie Nelson
512/404-1300
acllive.com
"So glad we have returned to the days of sweaty pits (human & mosh) at Vegas. Also, why are the walls sweating? I love it." – Blaire Babyak
Hotel Vegas
1502 E. Sixth
512/524-1584
www.texashotelvegas.com
"Vibes are always good, DJs here are fantastic, and the drinks are amazing." – Paige Applewhite
Cheer Up Charlies
900 Red River
www.cheerupcharlies.com
"He makes me feel like he’s spinning just for me and my good judy’s! :)" – Christian Pruneda
"Even after all this time it’s still the sexiest restaurant around." – Theodore Sopher
Justine's Brasserie
4710 E. Fifth
512/385-2900
justines1937.com
"Them sliders are delicious." – Alexandra Sleeps
The Little Darlin'
6507 Circle S
512/814-0999
thelittledarlin.com
"Feels like a totally immersive adult Disneyland where you've abandoned the Boredom ship and washed ashore a fantastical mystery island. It's insane how detail oriented and interactive it is." – Danny Riha
Tiki Tatsu-Ya
1300 S. Lamar
tiki-tatsuya.com
"Good vibes and great drinks." – Tyler Lofgren
Nickel City
1133 E. 11th
www.nickelcitybar.com
"Poutine." – Rebecca Row
Haymaker
2310 Manor Rd.
512/243-6702
www.haymakeraustin.com
"No one is ever made to feel uncomfortable here … unless they make someone else uncomfortable." – Lani Oglewood
Cheer Up Charlies
900 Red River
www.cheerupcharlies.com
"You can’t go wrong with the love child of Aaron Franklin and Tyson Cole." – Sarah Pendley
Loro
2115 S. Lamar
512/916-4858
loroeats.com
"Kathee’s vibe is always a bright, sweet one, and her drinks are always DELISH!" – Zenyth Gale
Cheer Up Charlies
900 Red River
www.cheerupcharlies.com
"Beautiful outdoor setting with strong stiff coffee." – Mona Sarkiss
Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden
121 Pickle #111
512/481-0694
cosmichospitalitygroup.com
"Year after year Austin changes, yet Ego's stays the same … and that’s a good thing." – Matthew Bobbitt
Ego's
510 S. Congress
512/474-7091
www.instagram.com/egosbaratx
"All hail the jukebox king CASINO EL CAMINO!" – Heather White
Casino el Camino
517 E. Sixth
512/469-9330
www.casinoelcamino.net
"Great host." – John Tullar
The Highball
1120 S. Lamar
512/383-8309
thehighball.com
"Always fun, sometimes freaky. Great music bookings, perfect balance of loungey and dance party spaces. But the clincher is the way they actively and thoughtfully support the community." – Lora Blackwell
Cheer Up Charlies
900 Red River
www.cheerupcharlies.com
"Absolutely iconic." – Victoria Lerma
Barbarella
611 Red River
512/476-7766
fb.com/barbarella.austin.9
"Because of the people! The culture, management, and just flat out everything about it. Cleanest balls in town too." – Caleb Richter
The Grand
4631 Airport #121
512/454-1986
www.thegrandatx.com
"Great for team building." – Kelly Ferraro
Austin Panic Room
1205 Rio Grande, 512/920-2845
4403 Guadalupe, 512/256-6162
texaspanicroom.com/austin
"Dem wings though. This is the A Team." – Jaynie Badgett
The Yellow Rose
6528 N. Lamar
512/458-2106
www.yellowrose.com
"Tiki bar in Austin: cool. Tiki bar in Austin designed by NGP: way cooler!" – Michelle Keffer
Tiki Tatsu-Ya
1300 S. Lamar
tiki-tatsuya.com
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