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Bachelor Party in Austin

Keep it weird. Keep it loud. Keep it going until sunrise.

Austin combines live music on 6th Street with craft cocktails on Rainey Street, world-class BBQ, and enough outdoor activities to cure any hangover. It is one of the few cities where you can tube a river at noon, eat brisket at 3, and rage until 2am without leaving a 5-mile radius.

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Things to Do

ATX Party Boats (Lake Travis)

boat cruise4 hours

Party barge on Lake Travis with BYOB, swimming, and waterslides.

$60-$120/pp

San Marcos River Tubing (Texas State Tubes)

beach3-4 hours

Lazy river float trip with coolers — the quintessential Texas summer move.

$20-$35/pp

TopGolf Austin

golf2-3 hours

Driving range with full bar, food, and competitive games.

$30-$60/pp

Urban Axes Austin

axe throwing1.5 hours

BYOB axe-throwing lanes with tournament brackets.

$25-$40/pp

Barton Springs Pool

pool party2-3 hours

Natural spring-fed pool in the heart of the city — 68 degrees year-round.

$5-$10/pp

Austin Brew Bus Tour

brewery tour4 hours

Guided tour of 3-4 Austin craft breweries with tastings and transport.

$50-$80/pp

COTA Karting (Circuit of the Americas)

go karts2 hours

Pro-style karting at the F1 track — race your crew on a real circuit.

$50-$100/pp

The Range at Austin (Shooting Range)

shooting range1.5 hours

Indoor range with machine guns, pistols, and rifles for groups.

$30-$75/pp

Broken Spoke Dance Lessons

dance class1 hour

Two-step lessons at Austin's legendary dance hall since 1964.

$10-$15/pp

Nightlife

Rainey Street Historic District

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Block of converted bungalows-turned-bars with patios and food trucks.

Pete's Dueling Piano Bar

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Dirty 6th dueling pianos — request songs, sing along, zero judgment.

The Continental Club

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South Congress live music institution — blues, rock, and country.

Firehouse Lounge

speakeasychill $$$

Hidden speakeasy behind a bookshelf in an old firehouse.

Kung Fu Saloon

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Arcade bar with skeeball, air hockey, and a young party crowd.

Maggie Mae's (6th Street)

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Multi-level 6th Street bar with rooftop and live music — party central.

The Roosevelt Room

cocktail barchill $$$

Award-winning craft cocktail bar with Prohibition-era vibes.

Handlebar

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Dirty 6th dive with cheap drinks and a packed dance floor.

Barbarella

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Red River indie dance club with themed nights and cheap covers.

Dress code: Upscale nightlife attire, no athletic wear

The Rooftop at Zanzibar

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6th Street rooftop with views and strong cocktails.

Dress code: Smart casual to upscale

Dining

Franklin Barbecue

BBQ$$ • Best for: lunch

Best brisket on the planet — the line is part of the experience (bring beer).

Uchi

Japanese / Sushi$$$$ • Best for: dinner

James Beard Award-winning Japanese farmhouse restaurant on South Lamar.

Torchy's Tacos

Tacos$ • Best for: lunch

Austin taco legend — the Trailer Park (trashy) is essential.

Juan in a Million

Tex-Mex$ • Best for: brunch

Don Juan taco with eggs, potatoes, bacon, and cheese — hangover cure.

Kemuri Tatsu-ya

Japanese / BBQ Fusion$$$ • Best for: dinner

Texas BBQ meets Japanese izakaya — smoked brisket ramen is insane.

Home Slice Pizza

Pizza$ • Best for: late-night

New York-style slices on South Congress — essential late-night food.

Kerbey Lane Cafe

Brunch / American$$ • Best for: late-night

24-hour Austin institution — pancakes and queso at 3am.

Odd Duck

New American / Farm-to-table$$$ • Best for: group-dinner

Creative small plates perfect for group sharing on South Lamar.

Where to Stay

Hotel San Jose

boutique-hotel • Max 4 guests

Minimalist South Congress hotel with a cool pool and courtyard.

$250-$500/night

The LINE Austin

hotel • Max 4 guests

Lady Bird Lake hotel with P6 rooftop pool bar.

$200-$400/night

Lake Travis Party House (Airbnb)

airbnb • Max 18 guests

Lakefront house with pool, hot tub, and boat dock on Lake Travis.

$600-$1500/night

South Congress Bungalow (Airbnb)

airbnb • Max 10 guests

Updated bungalow walking distance to SoCo bars and restaurants.

$350-$800/night

Fairmont Austin

hotel • Max 4 guests

Downtown luxury hotel with rooftop pool overlooking Lady Bird Lake.

$250-$500/night

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