Austin's Best Hookup Spot 2008

Take in the view and a cocktail or two on the rooftop of this prime West Sixth Street property.

Reviews:

• “Boom Boom Room!”
• “Fraud”
• “Good Spot but it’s getting too crowded…. Owner is a tool.”
• “making great profit”
• “Incredible Mojitos”

Tips: Added bonus: light appetizers and entrees, from edamame to fish tacos, are available Tuesday through Saturday from 4pm to 10pm.

Union Park

British pub offers extensive beer and wine lists, live music, billiards, darts and TVs. Serves appetizers, burgers and salads.

Reviews:

• “Still a cool place despite the terrible bar staff”
• “Really great music, best staff in the city”
• “Bad!!!! Parking, service, overall experience”
• “RUDE Manager and staff!!!!!”
• “Worst in Austin!!”

Tips: Happy-hour specials run 2pm-9pm Mon-Sat and all day Sunday. They include $5 domestic pitchers and $1.75 wells and select domestic pints.

Sherlock’s Baker St. Pub & Grill
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Risque, bold chain showcases sexy bartenders that serve stiff libations and sensual gyrations.

Reviews:

• “Best Bar on Sixth Street”
• “Old men to watch voyeuristic females”
• “Pushy antics not so funny”
• “Coyote Rocks!!”
• “What could be better??”

Coyote Ugly Saloon
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A modern, hip atmosphere without the pretentious air of neighboring Warehouse District bars.

Reviews:

• “First time there”
• “Always a good time…”
• “Whut!”
• “home”

Tips: To fully appreciate the artsy feel of the lounge, come earlier in the evening. Enjoy local musicians playing most nights beginning around 8pm.

Lucky Lounge
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The Austin outpost of this national chain is the preferred local spot for a cold pint of Liffey water.

Reviews:

• “It’s an Irish pub and we’ve all had good times there so lay off”
• “Kathleen is cool”
• “Fado is a good bar…….the past few listings are being placed by someone stalking Kathleen”
• “Kathleen”
• “Kathleen, the world’s most degenerate waitress”

Tips: Park at the free Fourth and San Antonio garage (you can park in reserved spots on weekends), two blocks away.

Fado Irish Pub
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Stylishly casual and classy West Sixth bar-hoppers linger a little longer at this classic cocktail lounge and patio.

Reviews:

• “Decent bar”
• “i heart j. blacks.”
• “best times ever!!!”
• “Yummy Bar Food, Nice Decor”
• “Casual and Classy”

Tips: Beers are a dollar off and wine bottles are discounted by 25 percent every day between 4pm and 8pm.

J Black’s Feel Good Lounge
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A favorite South Congress spot for local music, inexpensive drinks and Austin history.

Reviews:

• “Best all around music venue in Austin”
• “A Happening”
• “No Comparison”
• “What a night!”
• “great music = great evening”

Tips: The club opened a Houston location in 2000. The site was a general store in the 1920s. It looks the same, but it’s twice as big as the original.

Continental Club

Comfortable corner bar that’s worthy of Lance Armstrong’s personal investment in it.

Reviews:

• “Worst Bar in Austin”
• “see your pals do stupid human tricks at the gong show”
• “Worst Bar Ever”
• “I Miss The B-Side!!!!!!!”
• “not impressed”

Tips: Weekend nights draw quite a crowd. To avoid waiting in line, head to the bar before 10pm.

Six

Sublime tapas flavor this sleek lounge in the heart of the Warehouse District.

Reviews:

• “Eh..bartenders should stop drinking on the job and focus on customers.”
• “Alright for drinks”
• “Go for drinks – take your appetite elsewhere”
• “LOVE IT!”
• “Best drinks and food!!”

Tips: On most nights, parking is a nightmare. Take advantage of the bar’s valet service.

Cuba Libre