This stream gathers every single restaurant, bar, and food truck that has closed or will close this year, 2020, in the Austin area. Check out what shuttered in 2019, 2018, 2017, and 2016.
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Austin’s Restaurant and Bar Closures for 2020
A running list of every Austin-area dining and drinking establishment that has shuttered this year
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October 13, 2021
Popular Biscuit Shop Bird Bird Biscuit’s Second Location Is Now Open
The new restaurant took over Thunderbird Coffee’s space on West Koenig Lane
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February 8, 2021
Beloved Catering Company Word of Mouth Is Opening in Bouldin Creek
Owner Leslie Moore will offer sandwiches and pastries in the former Seventh Flag Coffee space
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January 4, 2021
A Running List of Permanent Austin Restaurant Closures Due to COVID-19
A list that, sadly, will likely keep growing
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December 11, 2020
Intimate West Austin Restaurant Fabi + Rosi Is Closing
Co-owners chef Wolfgang Murber and Cassie Williamson will shutter the 12-year-old restaurant after next week
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December 10, 2020
Downtown Austin Bar Sellers Closes Because of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Sellers Underground shut down just shy of its four-year anniversary
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December 10, 2020
Over 10,000 Texas Restaurants Have Closed, According to Survey
Two new restaurants, one serving Indian fare, the other Creole, open in the Austin area, plus more news
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December 8, 2020
East Austin Brewery Hops & Grain’s Taproom Has Closed Permanently
With taproom sales down 70 percent from 2019, owner Josh Hare aims to focus on the brewery’s production and retail services
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November 25, 2020
Southside Flying Pizza Is Serving Out of a Trailer Due to Last Week’s Fire at South Lamar Spot
Leander dog park and bar closes permanently, plus more news
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November 16, 2020
10-Year-Old Downtown Restaurant Second Bar Closes Permanently
Parent company La Corsha isn’t renewing the Congress Avenue lease
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November 5, 2020
Austin Diner Counter Cafe Closes on North Lamar
The classic restaurant’s other two locations remain open on West 29th Street and East Sixth Street
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November 4, 2020
Austin Restaurant Dai Due Closes Its Taqueria in the Fareground Food Hall
This is the second official closure for Fareground
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October 19, 2020
Downtown Diner Holy Roller Is Closing After One Last Rockin’ Brunch
The restaurant from chef and owner Callie Speer is shuttering after one last day of migas kolaches and double-patty cheeseburgers
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October 16, 2020
East Austin Cafe Revival Coffee Is Closed Permanently
"We haven’t had a break-even month since March," explains owner Alyse Bordelon
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October 15, 2020
Hyde Park Vegetarian Restaurant Mother’s Cafe Closes After 40 Years
The restaurant was unable to sustain business on takeout alone during COVID-19
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October 15, 2020
The Last Austin Location of Brick Oven Is Closing in November
Red River music venue Empire Control Room is holding a three-day fundraiser this weekend, plus more news
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October 7, 2020
Sunset Valley Brunch Spot the Funkadelic Has Closed
The restaurant’s last day was on Sunday, October 4
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September 30, 2020
Funky Restaurant Maria’s Taco Xpress Is Closing, and It’s Selling Its Giant Statue Too
The name of the Mexican restaurant is being given to owner Maria Corbalan’s staff, so they can open a Maria’s trailer somewhere in Austin
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September 28, 2020
Lauded Sushi Restaurant Kyoten Sushiko Closes in Mueller
After several changes over the years, the omakase sushi spot has closed for good
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September 25, 2020
Another Longtime Downtown Bar — Buffalo Billiards — Has Closed Permanently
A Hill Country brewery opens up a pop-up beer garden, plus more news
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September 22, 2020
Half of Texas Restaurants Will Most Likely Close in Six Months, Survey Says
South by Southwest is taking place in 2021 with online and in-person events, plus more news
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September 21, 2020
Austin Burger Chain P. Terry’s Closes Downtown Restaurant
Plans for new locations in New Braunfels and Pflugerville are still on track for the burger company
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September 18, 2020
Easy Tiger Closes Original Downtown Bakery and Beer Garden
Easy Tiger’s expansion onto South Lamar is opening soon
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September 15, 2020
Longtime Austin Catering Company Pink Avocado Shutters
The downtown Austin catering company is closing because of the lack of live events due to COVID-19
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September 15, 2020
East Austin Venue North Door Is Now Closed, But Pueblo Viejo Is Staying Open
Torchy’s Tacos is selling its queso and diablo sauce at Whole Foods now, plus more news
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September 14, 2020
Downtown Austin Dive Bar Mugshots Closes After Nearly 18 Years
"We could go into reasons for our decisions or cast blame, but that is not the Mugshots way," noted the shutter announcement