Austin's Outdoor Bars
By Joshua Hinsdale, Austin Editor
Whether you want to get outside to enjoy some rays, temperate weather or just light up a smoke, Austin's got more bars with rooftop and outside decks than ever.
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Blind Pig Pub
317 E Sixth St, Austin, TX
Sixth Street dive, beer garden and outdoor patio bar brings state employees, tech heads, students, live music and a large beer list. -
Six
117 W Fourth St, Austin, TX
Stylish patrons and aspiring cyclists often line up for the chance to view the Warehouse District from this champion's perch. -
Molotov Lounge
719 W Sixth St, Austin, TX
When the deck opened in 2006, Molotov extended its act upstairs, including a bar, pool table, lounge furniture and art. -
Maggie Mae's
323 E Sixth St, Austin, TX
This old-timer practically invented the rooftop bar and still provides great views of the skyline and the Sixth Street mayhem. -
Light Bar
408 Congress Ave, Austin, TX
Offering a vantage of both Congress Avenue and the Warehouse District, the upstairs stage often hosts live music performances. -
Union Park
612 W Sixth St, Austin, TX
Multi-level decks adorned with palm trees, lounge seating and two bars greet mingling singles on West Sixth. -
Dry Creek Saloon
4812 Mt Bonnell Rd, Austin, TX
Nobody's kidding about the "no frills" at this old Texas roadhouse with a killer view of the Austin hills. -
Apple Bar
120 W Fifth St, Austin, TX
This two-story lounge on Fifth Street bit the bullet and built a third-story deck in summer 2007.
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Cedar Door
201 Brazos St, Austin, TX
Austin's most famously relocating bar welcomes beer, cocktail and Mexican martini drinkers to its raised streetside patio. -
Barton Springs Saloon
424 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
Fixing up the neighborhood fueling station included adding a wooden deck out front in Summer 2007. -
Little Woodrow's
520 W Sixth St, Austin, TX
The large wooden deck out front is partially covered and surrounded by water misters. -
Tiniest Bar in Texas
817 W 5th St, Austin, TX
The raised wooden deck running alongside West Fifth Street, served from a small counter bar, is the primary attraction. -
Opal Divine's Marina
12709 N MoPac Blvd, Austin, TX
The third location of this popular downtown and South Austin tavern offers an outdoor escape for the northwest set. -
Key Bar
617 W Sixth St, Austin, TX
Beer, wine and cocktails are served at this bright outdoor patio and lounge in the popular West Sixth Street area.
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The Oasis
6550 Comanche Trl, Austin, TX
Selling margaritas and sunset views, this hamburger stand turned massive Lake Travis destination remains a required stop in Austin. -
Speakeasy
412D Congress Ave, Austin, TX
Lounge to the DJ grooves amongst the padded sofas and bubbling fountain on this tent-covered rooftop. -
Trudy's Texas Star Restaurant & Bar
409 W 30th St, Austin, TX
Grab a spot on Trudy's shaded patio, watch the traffic flow through north campus and knock back a Mexican martini. -
The Mean-Eyed Cat
1621 W Fifth St, Austin, TX
Ex-Cut Rite chainsaw shop turned tiny dive bar pays homage to the Man in Black.
