San Antonio & Hill Country
Folks have been congregating here since 1878, making it one of Texas' oldest dance halls and the oldest in continual operation. Toss back a longneck, two…
Must-see nightlife in Central Texas
San Antonio
This place feels like a big neighborhood party where everyone is getting along. What could be more inviting than a pecan tree-shaded yard filled with…
Hill Country
Jester King may be the perfect country brewery. In a rural setting with picnic tables, cornhole games, shady oaks and a barn-style brewery, the backdrop…
Austin
This funky little cinder-block building, 5 miles north of downtown, is one of those dive bars that Austinites love so very much. They did even before it…
Austin
We're not sure if this watering hole is a legit dive bar or a calculated dive bar (it opened in 2004). Either way, a bar dedicated to Johnny Cash has our…
Hill Country
This destination distillery is the perfect host: fun, friendly and a master when it comes to cocktails. Sample their spirits in the tasting room then head…
San Antonio
Live music is just part of the reason to hang out at this chill beer hall, which has more than 50 Texas beers on tap. The Cove is a unique combo of food…
Hill Country
This family-run winery is the full package: Texas hospitality, sweet views of the Hill Country from the patio and small-batch reds infused with Texas…
Austin
Want a place to meet your friends for beer and conversation? Then settle in at a picnic table inside or out at this convivial brewery and beer garden that…
San Antonio
It’s not exactly hard to find beer or wine in San Antonio, but head here for a creative, handcrafted cocktail. Vintage wallpaper and wingback chairs give…
Austin
The one bar on Dirty 6th that all locals love? Easy Tiger, an inside-outside beer garden overlooking Waller Creek, which welcomes all comers with an…
San Antonio
The setting for this Pearl District hotspot is vintage industrial chic: this was once the historical Pearl Brewery. Today, excellent and varied house…
Hill Country
This not-to-be-missed spot just north of Cypress St is the ‘Biggest Little Bar in Texas.' The quirky main room features dozens of liberated ladies'…
San Antonio
We're giving this hidden-away joint, on the River Walk near the Pearl development, a medal for outstanding service as a dive bar. But don't get us wrong –…
San Antonio & Hill Country
Wine tastings are complimentary at this amiable place, where all the samples are from Texas wineries. Prefer a glass or a bottle? You'll find more Texas…
East Austin
If vampires walk the streets of East Austin, then this dark and moody cocktail bar is surely where they congregate before a night of feeding. And we don't…
Hill Country
With its tongue-in-cheek Western theme, and huge historical mural depicting the development of Fredericksburg, not to mention its espresso drinks, this is…
Hill Country
Vacationing in Dripping Springs? You'll likely find yourself returning day after day to this amiable coffee shop in the historic district. There's likely…
San Antonio
When the sun starts to set over Southtown, scoot down by the railroad tracks to this beloved watering hole for a few cold beers and nostalgic, school-size…
Austin
Transcending the hotel-bar genre, this is actually a cool, Zen-like outdoor patio that attracts a chill crowd, and it's a nice place to hang if you want…
Hill Country
This clubby and intimate cocktail bar inside Ye Kendall Inn is the perfect spot for a cozy tête-à-tête.
San Antonio
More than 100 years ago, Teddy Roosevelt recruited Rough Riders from this bar – which, incidentally, was a replica of the House of Lords Pub in London. To…
San Antonio
With excellent coffees, creative cocktails and an inviting coffeehouse vibe (with outdoor seating as well), Halcyon makes a fine destination after a bike…
Flying Saucer Draught Emporium
San Antonio
More than 300 kinds of beer (from Abita Abbey Ale to Young's Double Chocolate Stout) make this place a beer-lover's paradise, as does the casual beer…
San Antonio
There's plenty of room for everyone at the Bonham: although it's predominantly a gay bar, the sheer size of the place attracts a mixed crowd with drinking…
East Austin
If you're on the east side of town and need a caffeine jolt, head to this bright and minimalist box for top-notch coffees and a small menu of Japanese…
Austin
Traveling carnival? Haunted house? Or a European cafe with a great patio? North of campus, Spider House has a big, funky outdoor area bedecked with all…
East Austin
This East Austin java joint also houses a bicycle repair shop. Or maybe it's the other way around. Either way, this former coffee-catering company is the…
Austin
If it ain't brewed in Texas, then it ain't on tap at this dark and cozy bar, which bursts with Lone Star pride. Yep, from the All Call kolsch to the…
San Antonio
A cozy little lounge in Alamo Heights with a subtle French flavor and a sprinkling of savoir faire. The barkeeps are friendly and they know their way…
Hill Country
Open a bit earlier than other local microbreweries, Twisted X is an easygoing spot for a post-work drink. Ingredients from Texas and Mexico keep things…
Hill Country
Like the name says, this hip and cozy bar was a place to get your hair cut back in the day. The building dates to 1924 and also did time as a gas station…
San Antonio
This 18-and-up club is frequently open after hours, catering to a late-night crowd which comes for the huge dancefloor, techno music, theme nights and…
Austin
Oh, yes, there’s dancing. And oh, yes, it’s packed. (And how are you supposed to dance with all those people in there?) As much as the girls wish it were…
Austin
This German biergarten has been around forever – or at least since 1866 – and its proximity to the capitol building has made it the traditional favorite…
West Austin
The hula theme is so thorough that this restaurant feels like a chain, even though it's not. But the bar's sprawling deck that stretches out over Lake…
Hill Country
Devil’s Backbone Tavern is a perfectly tattered and dusty beer joint with a country-music jukebox, dollar bills stuck to the wall and a Thursday-night…
San Antonio
This downtown bar is a nice alternative to the madness of the River Walk. Small and laid-back with a lounge-style atmosphere, it's usually pretty chilled,…
Austin
Hidden inside a parking garage, this cozy, dimly lit lounge draws a hip but not overly precious Austin crowd who give high marks to the first-rate…
San Antonio
See those great big brewing tanks behind the bar? That's your craft beer being made. The people-watching, the relaxed vibe and the location inside the…
