Some places are swanky, some are funky, others reflect old Texas traditions, and still others swing to a Latin beat. One thing that is constant about the Austin Nightlife scene is it is evolving and growing by leaps and bounds.
Every month there are new faces on the evening scene as the menu of choices grows.
Austin swings every night, and most clubs and bars are open every day, except where we have noted in the listings. Bars must stop serving alcohol at 2 AM by Texas law and no one younger than 21 can be served, though some clubs do admit them. Taxis cruise the city's major nightlife areas, and patrons who overindulge are wise to take a ride home. Given the vast and growing number of nightspots in Austin, it is impossible to list them all. Here, we have attempted to give an overview, a wide sampling of the nightspots both residents and visitors enjoy.