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The nightlife scene in Austin is large and varied so there really is something to please everyone. Are you looking for live music or DJs, cocktails or craft beer? One way to find out what’s out there that you like is to go on a pub crawl.
The Downtown Austin Pub Crawl is a fun way to find a great watering hole. Your professional guide will take you to 4 or 5 clubs/pubs in one evening.
Participating Venues
Participating venues include
The Iron Bear
The Iron Bear is a place to relax and have a cold beer and have fun with new and old friends. DJ Todd is the house DJ. DJ Murrah is the best karaoke DJ in Austin and is at the Iron Bear on Wednesdays and Sundays. They have an extensive menu featuring burgers, sandwiches, salads, wraps and appetizers
DuMont’s Down Low
DuMont’s Down Low is located in the heart of Austin’s historic warehouse district. It is in a basement with whiskey barrels from local distilleries on the floor and exposed century old brick walls. Its creative cocktails include
- Mole Old Fashioned made of Aguasol Reposado, Demerara Syrup, Mole Bitters, Orange Bitters and Orange Peel
- Japanese made of Cognac, Orgeat and Bitters
Tiki 311
Tiki 311 is a bar and grill with tropical drinks and drink specials. They have special days, like Key Lime Pie Day and Caribbean Carnival. Their menu features items like King Kong Double Burger and Fried Rice and Pineapple Spam. With plenty of TVs, you can watch all the games, especially the Longhorns and the Dolphins.
The Firehouse Lounge
The Firehouse Lounge is a craft cocktail lounge and international hostel and is located in Austin’s oldest standing fire station, built in 1883. Enjoy different genres of live music. They feature some of Austin’s best jazz and blues musicians, rock ‘n roll and DJs.
Shakespeare’s Pub
Shakespeare’s Pub offers a rooftop deck with a view of 6th Street and the Frost Tower. Enjoy sports on plenty of big screens, great drink specials and live music. The Pub has an extensive beer selection and the best people watching in Austin is from their rooftop deck.
Red Headed Stepchild
Red Headed Stepchild is a private speakeasy bar in downtown with great cocktails. They have an imaginative selection of specialty drinks.
You’ll have no cover charges so that will save you money. Each bar will have its own vibe. There will be drink specials and food specials.
Everyone in your group likes to go clubbing, that’s why they’re on the crawl. You’ll have fun, enjoy delicious drinks and food, hear some great music and learn more about Austin nightlife.
Coupon
I’ll bet you’d like to find a way to save money on this crawl. Book your ticket here and you can save $7 (20% discount) on each ticket.