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Bars for SXSW
Kung Fu Saloon is one of Bars for SXSW.

1. Kung Fu Saloon

510 Rio Grande St (at 6th St.), Austin, TX
Bar · Downtown Austin · 132 tips and reviews

CollegeCandyCollegeCandy: Play life size connect four, jenga, skiball, and pacman, all while enjoying a few drinks.

The Ranch is one of Bars for SXSW.

2. The Ranch

5.9
710 W 6th St (Btw Rio Grande & West), Austin, TX
Lounge · Downtown Austin · 25 tips and reviews

CollegeCandyCollegeCandy: They have moonshine!

The Aquarium on 6th is one of Bars for SXSW.

3. The Aquarium on 6th

5.6
403 E 6th St, Austin, TX
Bar · Downtown Austin · 21 tips and reviews
Cheers Shot Bar is one of Bars for SXSW.

4. Cheers Shot Bar

6.0
416 E 6th St, Austin, TX
Bar · Downtown Austin · 53 tips and reviews

CollegeCandyCollegeCandy: Order the Captain America and be sure to chug it fast.

Malaia World Lounge is one of Bars for SXSW.

5. Malaia World Lounge

300 E 6th St (at San Jacinto Blvd), Austin, TX
Rock Club · Downtown Austin · 12 tips and reviews

CollegeCandyCollegeCandy: Great for dancing.

Mooseknuckle is one of Bars for SXSW.

6. Mooseknuckle

6.0
406 E 6th St (Trinity St), Austin, TX
Bar · Downtown Austin · 24 tips and reviews

CollegeCandyCollegeCandy: $2 you call its on Tuesdays. Yes.

Péché is one of Bars for SXSW.

7. Péché

8.9
208 W 4th St (Colorado St.), Austin, TX
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Austin · 191 tips and reviews
Townhouse is one of Bars for SXSW.

8. Townhouse

303 W 5th St (Lavaca St), Austin, TX
Bar · Downtown Austin · 13 tips and reviews

CollegeCandyCollegeCandy: Come here for drinks you won't find anywhere else!

Hangar Lounge is one of Bars for SXSW.

9. Hangar Lounge

6.2
318 Colorado St (4th and Colorado), Austin, TX
Lounge · Downtown Austin · 47 tips and reviews

CollegeCandyCollegeCandy: Great views and amazing cocktails

Baby Acapulco is one of Bars for SXSW.

10. Baby Acapulco

1628 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · Zilker · 55 tips and reviews
Paggi House is one of Bars for SXSW.

11. Paggi House

200 Lee Barton Dr (at S Lamar Blvd.), Austin, TX
American Restaurant · Zilker · 41 tips and reviews

12. Barbarella

8.2
615 Red River St (btwn 6th and 7th), Austin, TX
Night Club · Downtown Austin · 96 tips and reviews
Lustre Pearl Bar is one of Bars for SXSW.

13. Lustre Pearl Bar

97 Rainey St (Driskill St.), Austin, TX
Bar · Downtown Austin · 84 tips and reviews

CollegeCandyCollegeCandy: Definitely a more chill place. Drink beer and play ping pong. Or try to play ping pong, depending on where you are in your night.