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East Austin live music and nightlife

East Austin live music and nightlife: start with Sans Bar, APT 115, and Austin Daiquiri Factory. Use the 44 places below to build a plan around this theme; each place has source-backed details behind its description.

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44 places

Places to start with

Sans Bar

Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife

Sans Bar

Sans Bar is a bar in Austin.

Bar 1 source
APT 115

Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife

APT 115

APT 115 is a restaurant and wine bar offering a Chef's Tasting Menu as well as a la carte options inspired by local farms and ran…

Bar 2 sources
Austin Daiquiri Factory

Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife

Austin Daiquiri Factory

Offering a large selection of frozen daiquiris, cold beer, wine, and Jell-O shots.

Bar 2 sources
Birdie's

Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife

Birdie's

Birdie’s is an award winning restaurant that serves a daily-changing menu on the corner of 12th and Harvey in Austin, TX.

Bar 2 sources
Busy Signal

Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife

Busy Signal

Busy Signal is a bar in Austin.

Bar 1 source
Cork and Screw

Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife

Cork and Screw

An unpretentious wine shop in Austin featuring natural and organic wines.

Bar 2 sources
Domo Alley-Gato Tatsu-Ya

Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife

Domo Alley-Gato Tatsu-Ya

Domo Alley-Gato is an outdoor cocktail bar on East 6th Street in Austin, TX.

Bar 2 sources
Haymaker

Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife

Haymaker

Haymaker is a bar in Austin.

Bar 1 source
Kitty Cohen's

Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife

Kitty Cohen's

Kitty Cohen's is a bar in Austin.

Bar 1 source
Latchkey

Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife

Latchkey

Latchkey is a bar in Austin.

Bar 1 source
Lefty's Brick Bar

Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife

Lefty's Brick Bar

Lefty's Brick Bar is a bar in Austin.

Bar 1 source
Murray's Tavern

Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife

Murray's Tavern

Murray's Tavern is a bar in Austin.

Bar 1 source
Revelry Kitchen + Bar

Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife

Revelry Kitchen + Bar

Enjoy live music, great food, and drinks at Revelry Kitchen + Bar in Austin, TX.

Bar 2 sources
School House Pub

Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife

School House Pub

School House Pub is a bar in Austin.

Bar 1 source
Seven Spirits

Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife

Seven Spirits

Seven Spirits serves a variety of cocktails and an over-the-top experience from the moment you walk in.

Bar 2 sources
Techo Mezcaleria and Agave Bar

Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife

Techo Mezcaleria and Agave Bar

Mexican and Tex-mex restaurant in Austin Texas.

Bar 2 sources
Teddy's Bar

Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife

Teddy's Bar

Teddy's Bar is a bar in Austin.

Bar 1 source
The Butterfly Bar

Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife

The Butterfly Bar

The Butterfly Bar is owned and operated by The VORTEX, a non-profit live theatre in Austin, TX.

Bar 2 sources
The Flower Shop Austin

Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife

The Flower Shop Austin

The Flower Shop Austin is a bar in Austin.

Bar 1 source
The Lucky Duck

Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife

The Lucky Duck

The Lucky Duck is a bar in Austin.

Bar 1 source
The Volstead Lounge

Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife

The Volstead Lounge

Hotel Vegas is located in the heart of the east sixth street arts + entertainment district on the east end of the Salinas Buildin…

Bar 2 sources
The Wheel

Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife

The Wheel

The Wheel is a bar in Austin.

Bar 1 source
The White Horse

Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife

The White Horse

The Best Honky Tonk in East Austin, The White Horse is a Local Favorite for Two Stepping Open Every Day at 3 PM.

Bar 2 sources
Vintage Bookstore and Wine Bar

Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife

Vintage Bookstore and Wine Bar

Vintage Bookstore and Wine Bar is a bar in Austin.

Bar 1 source
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How to use this list

Best first stop Sans Bar Sans Bar is a bar in Austin.
Suggested shape

Start with Sans Bar and APT 115. Then use the Nearby location picker to swap in food, events, or a shorter walk based on where you actually are.

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Source depth

17 public sources across the top 12 places

What should I start with on this Austin list?

Start with Sans Bar, APT 115, and Austin Daiquiri Factory, then use the map to add nearby food, events, or a shorter walking route.

How does Gyde choose places for East Austin live music and nightlife?

Gyde ranks source-backed places by fit for this theme, visitor usefulness, category coverage, and local context. The top 12 places on this page currently reference 17 public sources.

What should I verify before going?

Check official sources for current hours, ticket prices, closures, construction, and event schedules before you leave.

Editorial method

How this guide is built

Evidence

Source-backed places first

12 of the top 12 places show public source links, with 17 source links total.

Recommendation logic

Fit beats inventory volume

Gyde weighs theme fit, category variety, local context, and route usefulness before sending you to a Austin place page.

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Freshness still matters

Last content update among these picks: Updated July 2026. Check official hours, ticket prices, closures, and weather before leaving.

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