There are several neighborhoods known for their bar scenes in Austin. For a night-long party, bar hopping on West 6th is your true calling! Fueling your weekends with live music, drinks, and gameday fun, bar hopping on West 6th is always a party. Check out our guide on all of our favorite spots!
Buford’s
Gather in this expansive yard for gamedays or celebrations with all your friends. Buford’s can’t be missed on the corner with its huge awning and pulsating volume. This is the perfect place to end or start your night with your whole crew. Grab a bucket of beer or cocktails and use the buddy system!
MON-FRI | 4PM-2AM
SAT-SUN | 12PM-2AM
Concrete Cowboy
Bar hopping on West 6th isn’t complete without a visit to this next destination. Perfect for parties, Concrete Cowboy boasts two levels of expansive space where you can bust a move. Grab a few shots and head upstairs for rooftop views of downtown Austin and the rest of West 6th. There’s even a pole in the middle if you want to test your pole dancing skills out!
THURS-FRI | 8PM-2AM
SAT-SUN | 5PM-2AM
Bull & Bowl
A true icon of West 6th, Bull & Bowl is the first and probably only of its kind. It’s a combination of vintage duckpin bowling, kitschy eatery, and mechanical bull venue, so there’s something for everyone. Duckpin bowling has been around since the 1900s and is a bit more of a challenge than regular bowling, so check Bull & Bowl out next time for your work happy hour!
TUES-WED | 5PM-11PM
THURS | 5PM-12AM
FRI | 4PM-1AM
SAT | 11AM-1AM
SUN | 11AM-11PM
Star Bar
Another staple of West 6th is this neon beacon in the night. Star Bar is the perfect starting point for your night of bar hopping on West 6th. Home to traditional cocktails, daily rotating taps, and a VIA 313 pizza food truck, Star Bar has everything you need. Look out for future events on their website and make sure to grab a spot for gamedays!
MON-THURS | 4PM-2AM
FRI | 11AM-2AM
SAT | 11AM-2AM
SUN | 11AM-10PM
Ranch 616
New to Texas? It won’t be long until you taste the magical carbonation of ranch water. The origin of ranch water happens to be at Ranch 616, created by the late founder Kevin Williamson. Since its inception, the Topo Chico, lime, tequila combination has taken off. Check out the rest of Ranch 616’s mouthwatering, South Texas fare like oysters, quail, fish, and steaks!
MON-THURS | 11AM-2PM | 5PM-10PM
FRI | 11AM-2PM | 5PM-11PM
SAT | 5PM-11PM
SUN | 5PM-10PM
Parlor & Yard
Bar hopping on West 6th isn’t complete without a visit to Parlor & Yard. For a vibe that’s both sporty and living room lounging, Parlor & Yard is the perfect place to spend an afternoon. Shoot some hoops or chill on the couch and catch whatever sport your following that day. Gather outside on the patio for more room if the inside gets packed.
TUES-WED | 5PM-12AM
THURS | 4PM-2AM
FRI-SUN | 12PM-2AM
Dogwood
For a touch of homegrown southern hospitality, Dogwood is welcoming to all. Their full bar features classics like crisp ranch water, local beers, and Deep Eddy’s Sweet Tea vodka served from an ice-cold tap. Try popular pub snacks like their famous jalapeño mac ’n cheese or chicken ‘n waffle sliders for a true southern comfort food experience.
MON-WED | 4PM-10PM
THURS-FRI | 4PM-2AM
SAT | 11AM-2AM
SUN | 11AM-10PM
Wyld Bar
Find your dose of wild when you check out Wyld Bar for your next group outing. The perfect space to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, or some work team building, Wyld has all the space for your event. Check out their nightly rotation of talented DJs and don’t miss the piano bar for a night to remember!
WED | 8PM-2AM
THURS | 5PM-2AM
FRI | 5PM-2AM
SAT | 12PM-2AM
SUN | 3PM-2AM
POP
For a glitzy stop along bar hopping on West 6th, POP is the place for dancing and bottle service. This nightclub features a neon atmosphere complete with disco balls that will catch the light in all the right ways. Catch your favorite DJ or Pop girl poppin’ bottles for your next celebration.
WED-FRI | 6PM-2AM
SAT | 2PM-2AM
SUN | 1PM-2AM
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Icehouse
Too long of a name? Easy. Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Icehouse aka, WTF presents Austin with a homage to old school icehouses in this evolved concept. WTF features a variety of burgers, sandwiches, fried pickles, curly fries, tots, and popsicles, which you’re going to need to withstand an Austin summer!
MON-THURS | 4PM-2AM
FRI | 2PM-2AM
SAT-SUN | 12PM-2AM
Green Light Social
This beacon of neon is a space you can’t miss when bar hopping on West 6th in Austin. Larger-than-life entertainment and drinks are the perfect settings for your next group outing. Grab a table at Green Light Social for a bit more exclusivity and let the night take you away.
WED-THURS | 5PM-2AM
FRI | 4PM-2AM
SAT-SUN | 12PM-2AM
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