One of the absolute best things about Austin is the weather.  The winters only need a light jacket, fall and spring are simply marvelous, and we like to heat things up in the summertime!  There's always a perfect time to hang out on the patio, sip your favorite beverage, and take in that sweet Central Texas climate.  

Do512's guide to the best Patio Bars and Restaurants in Austin has you covered.  And don't forget, when you're done for the evening (or day, or morning), be sure to use TabbedOut to pay your tab and redeem in-app offers at supporting locations!
    Mohawk Austin

    Mohawk Austin

    413-743-8127 The Mohawk is a well traveled and beloved Bar and Live Music Venue, located on the corner of 10th and Red River in Austin, TX. Handmade in downtown Austin Texas, The Mohawk was built in 2006 …more»

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      June 13, 2012

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      February 07, 2012

      From poster art and clever venue renovation to booking and blogging, The Mohawk is the home to a diverse creative culture and the go-to place to hear Pitchfork’s latest obsession play live.
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    Red 7

    Red 7

    (512) 476-8100 Located on East 7th Street in the Red River district, we here at Red 7 central put on rock/metal/hardcore/hip hop shows and avoid sub categorizing. You will never hear us use the term post or …more»

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      February 07, 2012

      You’ll definitely sweat, you’ll probably get drunk and you might even bleed. The shows booked at Red 7 run the gamut, but they all have one thing in common: They’re rowdier than they are loud. And they’re really, really loud.
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    The Scoot Inn & Bier Garten

    The Scoot Inn & Bier Garten

    512-478-6200 One of the finest large outdoor music venues in Austin with free, ample street parking, two full service bars, outside tree/beer bar, 11 local drafts, and a large outdoor stage that has a tota…more»

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      February 07, 2012

      Depending on the night of the week, the Scoot Inn handily pulls off mixing bootleg mash-up parties with intimate bluegrass shows, all inside a (proclaimed) centuries-old beer hall with an outdoor shot-bar and a friendly, roving black cat. Phew!
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    CLOSED - Beauty Bar

    CLOSED - Beauty Bar

    512-391-1943 drinking, dancing, drinking, music loving, tequila swilling, shaken not stirred, straight up, on the rocks, with a mixer, beer chaser, girl chaser, man eater, I smell good I look good and I ge…more»

    Hotel Vegas

    Hotel Vegas

    (512) 524-1584 Hotel Vegas Bar is located in the heart of the east sixth street arts + entertainment district on the east end of the Salinas Building, next to neighboring sister bar The Volstead Lounge. Hote…more»

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    Spiderhouse Cafe & Ballroom

    Spiderhouse Cafe & Ballroom

    521.480.9562 One of Austin's legendary hot spots, Spider House Cafe, welcomes a unique, laid back environment for it's patrons to enjoy live music and deejays on select evenings, meet up with friends …more»

    The Belmont

    The Belmont

    512-457-0300 After significant renovations, the Belmont re-opens under new ownership during SXSW 2012 as a 1000 person capacity state-of-the-art music venue and bar.  The new Belmont boasts a utti…more»

    The Saxon Pub

    The Saxon Pub

    512-448-2552 Experience Austin's best listening room and enjoy your favorite beverages and games! Catch all the sports action on our big screen TV's.  Wireless Internet now available at the Pu…more»

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      February 21, 2012

      The Saxon is a South Austin legend in Texas blues, an intimate, shadowy haunt with plenty of tucked away booths. Notable weekly acts include The Resentments, Bob Schneider and Bobby Whitlock and Coco Carmel.
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    Black Sheep Lodge

    Black Sheep Lodge

    512-707-2744 New to the booming restaurant land of South Lamar, Black Sheep Lodge has gracefully slid right in to the local favorite list. With the Number 1 Burger in South Austin, huge beer and beverage s…more»

    Club de Ville

    Club de Ville

    512.457.0900

    Volstead Lounge at Hotel Vegas

    Volstead Lounge at Hotel Vegas

    The Volstead Lounge at Hotel Vegas

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      June 13, 2012

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    Cheer Up Charlies

    Cheer Up Charlies

    512.431.2133 Cheer Up Charlies is a raw, organic chocolate company in Austin, Tx. Our handmade chocolate cups are lovingly made with superfood ingredients like goji, cacao, maca, coconut oil, agave nectar,…more»

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      February 21, 2012

      Cheer Up Charlie’s is an increasingly popular dive bar and hangout joint that might just be the epicenter of chillness in East Austin. After drinking cheap beer or kombucha on tap, it doesn’t take much for the fun-loving crowd to start dancing the night away to whatever band or musician decided to show up that night.
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    Cedar Street

    Cedar Street

    (512) 495-9669 Cedar Street Courtyard is an urban indoor/outdoor martini nightclub located in the heart of the Warehouse District in downtown Austin, TX. Here you'll find a fine selection of cigars and spec…more»

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      July 24, 2012

      You could end up at some dirty shot bar that probably won’t exist in a month, or you could spend an evening downtown at a legendary, authentically Austin locale. Cedar Street has live music, great martinis, and a whole lot of history.

    Lustre Pearl

    Lustre Pearl

    512-469-0400 Set at the entrance to the old-house-commercially-zoned madness that is Rainey Street, Lustre Pearl is the perfect setting for its downtown Austin location. Sitting a couple of blocks away fr…more»

    Shangri La

    Shangri La

    (512) 524-4291 Shangri-La is located at 1016 E 6TH ST in Austin TX We are open 6pm-2am everyday. Come by and visit us soon! We feature $2.75 well drinks all day, everyday!!! $2.50 PBR and High Life tallboys.…more»

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      June 13, 2012

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    Lamberts

    Lamberts

    512-494-1500 The Lamberts menu offers an array of modern interpretations on Texas cuisine. Fancy Barbecue, Wood Grilled Steaks, Chops & Seafood. Lunch, Dinner and Latenight. Intimate Live Music upstair…more»

    The Side Bar

    The Side Bar

    (512) 322-0697 The name may suggest this is just a spot to pass time before or after a Red River-venue show. However, thanks to its large gravel patio, reasonably priced drinks and scenester atmosphere, the …more»

    Ginger Man

    Ginger Man

    (512) 473-8801 The Austin Ginger Man served fine beers since 1994 in the original location on 4th Street. Due to changing commercial interests in the downtown area, we have moved to a new location just a fra…more»

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      February 21, 2012

      When you’re downtown and you just want to relax, The Ginger Man is the perfect place to head out with friends, take a seat in any of the comfy couches or chairs and shoot the breeze over a pint.
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    Draught House Pub

    Draught House Pub

    (512) 452-6258 With a laid-back crowd, mostly in their late 20s and 30s, the absence of hard liquor, 50 beers available on draft, including several homebrews, this place has become one of Austin's favorite.

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      July 24, 2012

      Austin beer lovers, and beer lovers around the world, make the trek to this famous brew mecca for a vast selection and a laid-back vibe.

    CLOSED - Mean Eyed Cat

    CLOSED - Mean Eyed Cat

    (512) 472-6326 Built to honor the late great Johnny Cash, the Mean Eyed Cat has a crowded back patio and plenty of man-in-black collectibles. The Mean Eyed stage, featuring live music almost every night of t…more»

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      July 24, 2012

      It’s not as old as you might think, but Mean Eyed Cat, like the Man In Black himself, is already legendary. A gorgeous eyesore in between office buildings and high rises, this bar is what Austin is all about.

    Shady Grove

    Shady Grove

    (512) 474-9991 Shady Grove opened its doors to customers in January of 1992. Nestled under the shade of a tall pecan grove just minutes from dowtown, the restaurant fast became an Austin favorite.

    The Liberty

    The Liberty

    (512) 600-4791

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      June 13, 2012

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    The Blackheart

    The Blackheart

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      July 23, 2012

      Sip on your favorite brew on the front porch, or catch an awesome local band at this hip Rainey Street joint. And don’t forget to use Tabbedout to pay out quickly and easily from your phone!

    Flipnotics Barton Springs

    Flipnotics Barton Springs

    512.480.8646 Flipnotics has been an Austin institution since 1992. Nestled in the heart of Barton Springs, just outside of Zilker Park, we’ve grown into a gathering place for the creative and quirky si…more»

    Hotel San Jose

    Hotel San Jose

    (512) 444-7322

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      February 14, 2012

      This small hotel has a big reputation, usually selling out for SXSW season months in advance; it’s probably because there’s no better place to be deep in the heart of Austin but still feel like you’re tucked away in a private retreat. Document your trip with one of the hotel’s typewriters or polaroid cameras, available for guest use. Indulge in an in-room mani/pedi, and if you’re staying in, they’ve also got a music and movie library
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