3 editor picks in Austin.
3 listening bars in Austin our editors have drunk at, sorted by score. All Austin nightlife.
Equipment Room beneath Hotel Magdalena on Music Lane in Austin is the kissa-style vinyl listening bar with 1,200 records, acoustic-foam ceilings.
TipClosed Sunday and Monday. Reservations via Resy; the room is small and seating limited, no song requests by tradition.
Pershing Hall on East 5th in Austin is the historic lumber-mill listening room with compiled programming, craft cocktails and acoustics.
TipClosed Monday and Sunday. Tickets for the listening room shows via the venue site; the bar runs walk-in on programming nights.
Speakeasy at 412 Congress in Austin is the 1997 multi-floor music lounge in the 1870s Kreisle Building, a Roaring Twenties Music Lounge, Bowling Mezzanine.
TipLive music on the Music Lounge stage most nights, no cover until the headliner. The rooftop Terrace 59 is the easier walk-up.
Guided tour · 3 hours
Six East Austin smokehouses in three hours, including a MICHELIN One Star pitmaster and three Bib Gourmands. Skip every line, ride in an air-conditioned van, and come hungry.
Guided tour · 3h 30m
Enjoy a brewery tour with live music, beer tastings, and a meal. Visit 3 local breweries, learn about the craft beer scene, and enjoy a small meal from a food truck. F...
Guided tour · 4 hours
Embark on a public 3-stop brewery tour in Austin. Enjoy tastings at 3 of the city's top breweries and learn about the brewing process from local professionals.