Need a night off? From cozy cocktail bars and live music venues to memorable restaurants and unique experiences, Austin is packed with grown-up fun. Book the sitter and enjoy a night out at one of these local favorites.
— Go for Dinner & Drinks
When your usual dining-out spots include playgrounds and kids’ menus, finding a truly grown-up night out can feel like a treat. Thankfully, our friends at Do512 have the scoop on Austin’s hottest new restaurants and cocktail bars. If you’re looking to swap juice boxes for craft cocktails, check out a hidden speakeasy, one of the city’s best new restaurants, or a cozy secret bar, perfect for a well-deserved night off.
Check out these lists below for some great ideas:
— Go Dancing
When was the last time you let loose and went dancing? Austin has fun options for almost any taste in music. Check out this big list of where to go dancing, and then go hit rewind on your club days at Devil May Care, two-step at the Broken Spoke, or try a swing dance lesson with the Austin Swing Syndicate.
— Go for a Swim
Go swimming at Barton Springs Pool without packing a giant diaper bag, or take a dip in a fancy hotel pool with a swanky pool pass for a staycation daycation.
— Go to a Concert
Enjoy one of the best parts of the Live Music Capital of the World and head to a concert. You can soak up some classic Austin vibes at The Continental Club or Antones, or catch some jazz at The Elephant Room. Check out Do512’s full Live Music Calendar here.
— Go to a Comedy Show
Is there anything better than a full-on belly laugh that makes your eyes water because it’s just. so. funny? Check out the lineup at Comedy Mothership, Cap City Comedy, Creek and the Cave, or Velveeta Room, or grab tickets to see a comedian on tour. Don’t forget to check out these awesome spots for comedy in Austin.
— Get Some R & R
- Check out our roundup of Austin Spas and Salons: Where to Go Last Minute and Where to Book Ahead. If you’re looking specifically for massages, check out this article by our friends at Do512.
- Experience a Float Tank. This can be a solo experience or for couples. Tune out the world and focus inward (or take a nap) while you float peacefully in warm, salted water.
- Goat Yoga, meditation, or a sound bath.
— Take a Class or Make Something Together
- Sunday School | Wine Education Class @ Neighborhood Vintner
- Couples Cooking Class for Date Night @ Cozy Meal Austin
- Choose from candle-making workshops, craft cocktail classes, and more with Class Bento
- Do DIY projects like making custom coasters, bracelets, and charcuterie boards, while imbibing from the bar at Upstairs Circus
— Play Without the Kids
- Play golf games at Top Golf, or take a cooler to Mini Golf
- Hit up an arcade (and maybe don’t tell the kids you went without them)
- Feel like a super-sleuth at a local escape room! We recently escaped from Cosmic Crisis at Escape Game Austin, and it was SO much fun!
- Get a group and play in a vintage game show at GameOn! ATX
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