VIEW OUR 2023 AFROTECH PICKS FOR:
PART 2:
Bars
Garage Bar
503 Colorado St
Austin, TX. 78701
Just below the aforementioned Comedor with its entrance tucked in a literal garage, pop into this sexy bar for a high-end cocktail while you plan the rest of your night.
The Quill Room
600 W. 2nd St
Austin, TX. 78701
An elevated space tucked away on the second floor of The Proper Hotel.
The Roosevelt Room
307 W. 5th St, Unit B
Austin, TX. 78701
On par with the best cocktails in the city. Call/book ahead - usually very busy.
Whisler’s
1816 E 6th St
Austin, TX. 78702
An Austin institution that can either be the start of your night or the end of it.
Here Nor There
612 Brazos St.
Austin, TX 78701
Their drinks will rival those from any city. Make reservations through the app.
P6
111 E. Cesar Chavez St
Austin, TX 78701
On the sixth floor of The Line Hotel with one of the best views of Austin.
Coconut Club
310B Colorado St
Austin, TX. 78701
This rooftop club is where you might go to dance. It’s a little on the younger side, but the music is good and the energy is high.
DrinkWell
207 E. 53rd St
Austin, TX 78751
A bit off the beaten path but worth a spot if you find yourself north of downtown.
Black
Owned
Busy Signal
1104 E 11th St
Austin, TX 78702
Black-owned speakeasy in historic east Austin neighborhood.
Black
Owned
Sans Bar
918 Congress Ave
Austin, TX. 78701
Black-owned bar for the sober homies. Open only on Fridays.
Black
Owned
Sahara Lounge
1413 Webberville Rd
Austin, TX 78721
An old-school Black-owned dance spot with stiff drinks and good local musicians on weeknights.