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Cocktail from Whisler’s
Cocktail from Whisler’s
Mark Weatherford

Where to Grab Drinks on Sunday Evening in Austin

End the weekend on a good note

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Cocktail from Whisler’s
| Mark Weatherford

Sunday is everyone’s last day of rest before the week begins. Of course there are people who are looking to embrace relaxation despite the impending arrival of Monday morning.

With that in mind, Eater highlighted 20 solid Sunday evening bars that offer up great cocktails and beers. From Texas-only beer at Craft Pride to karaoke at Ego’s to thoughtfully-made cocktails at Weather Up to glasses of favorite wines at Vino Vino and Winebelly, there’s plenty of fun to be had around town. Many bars even offer Sunday specials to keep the weekend alive.

For other Austin drinking needs, Eater has it covered. Scope out the city’s best cocktail bars, cocktail heatmap, versatile bars, wine lists, beer spots, happy hours, and more.

Everything below is listed from north to south. Is a favorite Sunday night bar spot missing underneath? Let Eater know on the tipline, the comments, or over in the forum.

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Yard House

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Located at The Domain, Yard House has an ample selection of local, seasonal, and craft beer selections. Last call is at 1 a.m. 

The Aristocrat Lounge

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The laid-back atmosphere at The Aristocrat Lounge is a perfect spot for a casual night with friends. Leave early or stay late; this neighborhood bar is open until 2 a.m. 

Vino Vino

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Happy hour is available all night long at Vino Vino, with $5 house red or white wines and $5 classic cocktails. The bar is open until midnight. 

Vino Vino
Vino Vino
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Haymaker

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The Central East Side spot offers up Sunday drink specials like $2 off all pitchers, $2 mimosas, $3 bloody Mary’s, and $3 red sangria until midnight. 

Firehouse Hostel and Lounge

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Craft cocktails and Prohibition-era drinks are the focus of the downtown speakeasy, open until 2 a.m. 

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Firehouse Hostel and Lounge
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The Jackalope

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Patrons can choose from $3 local drafts and $3 whiskeys from the Dirty Sixth dive bar.

The Jackalope
The Jackalope
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Péché

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The absinthe menu is front and center at this downtown spot, and happy hour runs all night long.

Second Bar + Kitchen

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The downtown mainstay is the place to order a glass of wine from the extensive wine list and sit at the bar or on the terrace until 11 p.m.  

Second Bar + Kitchen
Second Bar + Kitchen
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Whisler's

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Whistler’s is open until 2 a.m. daily. This go-to cocktail spot, amongst East Side residents and beyond, is the perfect way the close out the weekend.  

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Whisler’s
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Weather Up

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This east side spot is known for cocktails and expansive patio. Cozy up indoors or enjoy beverages outdoors until midnight. Ask for the bartender’s choice.

Ego's Lounge

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Karaoke is always a good idea. Warm up those vocals with a drink is advised before singing that favorite tune starting at 10 p.m. This South Congress favorite is open until 2 a.m. on Sundays. 

Justine's Brasserie

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Go for cocktails and wine at the festive East Side eatery. Sit indoors or under the stars until 2 a.m. 

Justine’s Brasserie
Justine’s Brasserie
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The intimate restaurant’s wine garden is the place to go for al fresco glasses and bottles, as well as cider.

Lenoir’s wine garden
Lenoir’s wine garden
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Craft Pride

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The Rainey Street bar excels at Texas-only craft beer, open until 1 a.m.

Craft Pride
Craft Pride
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Winebelly

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The South Austin wine bar offers half-off bottles of select wine from 4 to 11 p.m.

Winebelly
Winebelly
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Yard House

Located at The Domain, Yard House has an ample selection of local, seasonal, and craft beer selections. Last call is at 1 a.m. 

The Aristocrat Lounge

The laid-back atmosphere at The Aristocrat Lounge is a perfect spot for a casual night with friends. Leave early or stay late; this neighborhood bar is open until 2 a.m. 

Vino Vino

Happy hour is available all night long at Vino Vino, with $5 house red or white wines and $5 classic cocktails. The bar is open until midnight. 

Vino Vino
Vino Vino
Lucinda W./Yelp

Haymaker

The Central East Side spot offers up Sunday drink specials like $2 off all pitchers, $2 mimosas, $3 bloody Mary’s, and $3 red sangria until midnight. 

Firehouse Hostel and Lounge

Craft cocktails and Prohibition-era drinks are the focus of the downtown speakeasy, open until 2 a.m. 

Michelle W./Yelp
Firehouse Hostel and Lounge
Michelle W./Yelp

The Jackalope

Patrons can choose from $3 local drafts and $3 whiskeys from the Dirty Sixth dive bar.

The Jackalope
The Jackalope
Mike B./Yelp

Péché

The absinthe menu is front and center at this downtown spot, and happy hour runs all night long.

Second Bar + Kitchen

The downtown mainstay is the place to order a glass of wine from the extensive wine list and sit at the bar or on the terrace until 11 p.m.  

Second Bar + Kitchen
Second Bar + Kitchen
Second Bar + Kitchen/Official

Whisler's

Whistler’s is open until 2 a.m. daily. This go-to cocktail spot, amongst East Side residents and beyond, is the perfect way the close out the weekend.  

Whisler’s
Whisler’s
Whisler’s/Facebook

Weather Up

This east side spot is known for cocktails and expansive patio. Cozy up indoors or enjoy beverages outdoors until midnight. Ask for the bartender’s choice.

Ego's Lounge

Karaoke is always a good idea. Warm up those vocals with a drink is advised before singing that favorite tune starting at 10 p.m. This South Congress favorite is open until 2 a.m. on Sundays. 

Justine's Brasserie

Go for cocktails and wine at the festive East Side eatery. Sit indoors or under the stars until 2 a.m. 

Justine’s Brasserie
Justine’s Brasserie
Justine’s Brasserie/Facebook

Lenoir

The intimate restaurant’s wine garden is the place to go for al fresco glasses and bottles, as well as cider.

Lenoir’s wine garden
Lenoir’s wine garden
Lenoir/Official

Craft Pride

The Rainey Street bar excels at Texas-only craft beer, open until 1 a.m.

Craft Pride
Craft Pride
Jessi C./Yelp

Winebelly

The South Austin wine bar offers half-off bottles of select wine from 4 to 11 p.m.

Winebelly
Winebelly
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