4 editor picks in Austin.
4 rooftop bars in Austin our editors have drunk at, sorted by score. All Austin nightlife.
P6 on the sixth-floor rooftop of the LINE Hotel in Austin pours Mediterranean shared plates and cocktails over Lady Bird Lake, the city's Congress Avenue.
TipReservations open on OpenTable; weekend brunch runs Saturday and Sunday. The west-side deck is the better skyline seat at sunset.
Geraldine's on the fourth floor of the Hotel Van Zandt in Rainey Street Austin runs nightly live music on the terrace, cocktails and a Southern-leaning.
TipLive music nightly with no cover. Reservations via OpenTable for dinner; walk-ins easier on the terrace bar rail.
Rio Rooftop on Rio Grande Avenue in downtown Austin runs Austin's only rooftop pool with cabanas and skyline views, DJs spinning Thursday through Sunday.
TipCabana service books out before 22:00 on weekends. The dance floor downstairs runs in parallel, one cover covers both rooms.
Edge Rooftop on the seventh floor of the JW Marriott Austin frames the South Congress Avenue skyline, with shared plates, signature cocktails and a long.
TipSmart casual dress, reservations via the hotel for cabanas. The southwest corner has the best Congress Avenue bridge sightline.
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.