The Aquarium on 6th

(512) 499-8003

403 E Sixth St
Austin, TX 78701 30.2669 -97.7391

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Neighborhood: Downtown

Hours:

Sun-Mon 9pm-2am

Tue-Sat 8pm-2am

Parking:

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The Aquarium on 6th

The Aquarium on 6th

What People Are Saying About The Aquarium on 6th

The Editor

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In Short – The Aquarium makes the most of a small space with a layout suitable for singles making the rounds. Tables fill the front but disappear as the bar deepens. Congregating 20-somethings line the left side, checking out the wall of aquariums and the incoming mix of conservative businessmen and the tattooed and pierced working its way toward the massive bar on the right. A small corner bar and nearly hidden restrooms make the upstairs a comfortable alternative.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

05/30/09

Always a good time

by katiejamesteh

Aquarium is always one of the bars I stop at on 6th street. They usually have really good drink specials ($1 domestics on Friday I think) and the bartenders are fast and friendly. The music is always good but there's not much room to dance. You can escape the crowd by going upstairs, and the bartenders are usually better up there anyway. Cool place!

  • Pros: drink prices, nice staff, good music
  • Cons: crowded
4 Star Rating: Recommended

10/30/06

Great time

by ts1001

Front windows open right in the middle of the crazyness on the Halloween.

Great time, liked the fact that even though there was a line in front it moved quick, the staff was friendly, and the patrons were nice.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

05/23/05

A place for Us

by lioness2121

You know us, the pretty, yuppy, preppy folk from the sororities and fraternity. It's just big party at the aquarium. Great looking guys and girls from around town. It can get real busy, so get there early if you are planning to drink a lot! Girls- you're better off getting to the bars and ordering for your group. I always slife right up the bar and get served within minutes. =)

  • Pros: Good looking people, Life's a Party feel
  • Cons: Gets Loud, Gets Crowded

The Details on The Aquarium on 6th

The Extras:

Private and semiprivate party areas are available to accommodate between 50 and 450 guests.

Where to Sit:

To avoid the constant foot traffic, hang out upstairs, where there are couches and tables for casual conversation and a bird's-eye view of downstairs shenanigans.

Category:

Bars & Pubs, Nightclubs, Taverns, College Bars

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, MasterCard

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