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The Coolest Night Clubs in Austin You Need To Check Out

  • March 26, 2025
  • | 3:42 PM

The nightlife scene in Austin is pulsing with energy and the clubs are always packed with party-goers looking to let loose and have a good time. Austin is known for its live music, food, and culture, but it’s also home to some of the coolest and exclusive night clubs. Whether you’re looking to dance the night away for a girls night out or hang out in a vibey cocktail bar, the night clubs in Austin have something to offer for everyone.

People dancing under the disco ball at Outer Heaven, a night club in austin

Outer Heaven Disco Club

The true spirit of Austin lives in this funky club on the east side. If you’re looking for good vibes, fair prices, and a great dance floor, you need to check out Outer Heaven. The small dance floor is always packed with people on the weekend dancing under the disco ball. They have a great outdoor area when you need to catch your breath.

Even though Outer Heaven is known as being one of the most fun night clubs in Austin on the eastside, you don’t want to miss their karaoke nights.

Hours & Location

Location

1808 E 12th St Austin, Texas

Hours
Tues – Thurs (karaoke): 9 pm – 2 am

Fri – Sat (dancing): 10 pm – 2 am

Vist Website
View of the Mayfair Night Club in Austin of the cool lighting and lots of people talking.

Mayfair Night Club

Mayfair is unlike any of the other night clubs in Austin. The layout is a Victorian inspired nightlife venue downtown! Their indoor layout has 16+ VIP tables for bottle service. (You know it’ll be a wild night if you’re at one of the VIP tables with a pole!)

Also, the club has a state of the art lighting experience that was designed by world-renowned Steve Lieberman of XS, EDC, LIV, and Coachella.

The outdoor area has downtown views, a lounge area, full bar, and TVs for sporting events.

Hours & Location

?501 W 6th St, Ste. 300, Austin, Texas

Hours
Fri – Sat: 9 pm – late

Vist Website
People dancing at Barbarellas in Austin

Barbarella

Barbarella describes itself as “ A dance club for people who don’t like dance clubs.” If you’re not ready to end the night yet, Barbarella is THE spot to go. It’s one of the best night clubs in Austin with great music, an amazing dance floor, and fun theme nights.

They host lots of theme nights like 80s night, Beyonce-listening parties, and “Tuesgays,” though it’s a really inclusive bar every night of the week. It’s known as a late night bar with multiple TVs streaming 80s music videos across multiple dance floors and a patio. It’s been voted the best place to dance in Austin for years!

Hours & Location

?611 Red River St, Austin, Texas

Hours
Thurs – Sat: 10 pm – 2am

Tues: 10 pm – 2 am

Wed: 9 pm – 2 am

Vist Website
Howards night club and bar

Howards Bar and Club

Howards is your local bar and dance party. DJ sets from local and international talent will wow you at this loungey night club. If you’re looking for an industrial vibe that has a disco ball, cozy leather furniture, espresso martinis on draft and a large whiskey collection you’re in the right spot. It aims to be part dance party, part listening room with classic cocktails, beer, bar snacks, and live music.

Hours & Location

?1130 W 6th St. Austin, TX

Nightclub Hours
Mon – Fri: 3 pm – 12 am

Sat: 12 pm – 1 am

Sun:  12 pm –  12 am

Vist Website
Drag show at Cheer Up Charlies, an LGBTQ Friendly bar in Austin

Cheer Up Charlies

Not only is Cheer Up Charlie’s one of the most fun and eclectic night clubs in Austin, it made Esquire’s 2022 list of the best LGBTQ friendly bar & night clubs in the country!

Inside there’s a cool dance floor and bar with interesting cocktails, kombucha on tap, beer, biodynamic wines and lounging areas. When you walk outdoors this place really shines. They have a large outdoor space with live music and chill bench table areas. It’s a great spot for a group looking to dance, have a few drinks, and talk for hours.

Hours & Location

?900 Red River St. Austin, TX 78701

Nightclub Hours
Thurs – Sun: 4 pm – 2 am

Vist Website

Volstead Lounge

If you’re hanging out on the Eastside, you can’t miss The Volstead. The atmosphere is a little dive bar and classic cocktail lounge, inspired by old world New Orleans. They have a huge outdoor space that’s connected to Hotel Vegas and amazing cocktails. Enjoy a night on the patio or have a drink in their cozy lounge.  There’s a weekend cover charge, but it gets you into the Volstead and Hotel Vegas.

Hours & Location

?1500 E 6th St, Austin, Texas

Hours

Sun: 12 pm – 10 pm

Mon- Thurs: 5 pm – 12 am

Fri: 5 pm – 2 am

Sat: 2 pm – 2 am

Vist Website

Summit Rooftop and Lounge

One of the best Rooftop & Lounge clubs in the warehouse district of downtown Austin. Summit is one of the city’s largest and most notable rooftop venues where you can see some of Austin’s best DJs. Its unique interior design and expansive rooftop deck, equipped with a cutting-edge sound system and eye-catching LED wall, set the stage for an unforgettable experience. With breathtaking views of Austin’s skyline, Summit creates the perfect setting for both formal and casual events.

Hours & Location

?120 W 5th St, Austin, Texas

Hours

Fri –  Sat: 10 pm – 2 am

Vist Website
Rose Room one of the night clubs in north austinnthrowing confetti on the crowd dancing at

Rose Room

An exclusive feeling nightclub without the cover charge. The Rose Room is an upscale, modern three-level night club in North Austin. They have a private balcony, mezzanine floor, and ground floor. Expect state-of-the-art sound and lighting system with fog machines to set the scene. If you’re looking for a high-end night, you can book a table reservation with bottle service and get the VIP experience.

Hours & Location

?11500 Rock Rose Ave, Austin, TX 78758

Nightclub Hours
Fri – Sun: 10 am – 2 am

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