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Where to Watch the Presidential Election in Austin

Red, blue, and drink

by Nadia Chaudhury Updated
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Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton during the second debate
| Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
by Nadia Chaudhury Updated

Election Day is coming up fast in Austin and the rest of the country. On Tuesday, November 8, the country will vote for the next president of the United States: Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton or Republican nominee Donald Trump.

Aside from the big race, there are local ones to watch as well, including filling Austin City Council, Congressional and Senate seats, whether or not transportation bond Proposition 1, which would tackle Austin's transitways, would pass, and others.

Watch as America’s future is determined with company, food, and drink. Eater gathered the best Austin restaurants and bars to watch the last presidential debate of 2016. This includes longtime political hotspot Scholz Garten, Thai food and wine at Infinite Monkey Theorem, J. Black’s patriotic cocktails and Swing State sliders, free beers from Little Longhorn Saloon, and others.

Are any Austin restaurants or bars screening the election results missing below? Let Eater know through the tipline or comments below.

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Scholz Garten

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Of course Austin’s historical political hangout is hosting its own election watch party. The restaurant recommends getting there early for a seat.

1607 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 474-1958
(512) 474-1958
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Cheer Up Charlie's

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Bad Hombre and Nasty Woman cocktails will flow at the Human Rights Campaign and Equality Texas' joint watch party at Cheer Up Charlies, with televisions inside and a projection outside, starting at 6 p.m.

900 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 431-2133
(512) 431-2133
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Whip In Convenience Store & Pub

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The Indian restaurant/beer and wine bar/convenience store is airing the election results starting at 5 p.m. There are even more television screens for optimal viewing.

1950 S Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 442-5337
(512) 442-5337
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Justine's Brasserie

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As Justine’s is wont to do, the French-inspired restaurant is throwing a huge election party with drinks and free chicken wings from 7:30 p.m. all the way to 2:30 a.m. Watch the results on its large television. Confetti will be used.

4710 E 5th St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 385-2900
(512) 385-2900
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Black Star Co-op Pub & Brewery

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While the details are still being hammered out, expect to partake in food and drink during Black Star's election watch party, beginning at 6 p.m.

7020 Easy Wind Dr, Austin, TX 78752
(512) 452-2337
(512) 452-2337
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The North Door

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We Are Blood (which most knew by its former name, The Blood Center of Central Texas) is taking over North Door for its election party at 6 p.m. Drinks, gifts, and giveaways are involved.

501 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 485-3001
(512) 485-3001
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The Volstead Lounge

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The East 6th bar's election results screening drinks, snacks, and dancing from 6 p.m. until 2 a.m.

1500 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 524-1584
(512) 524-1584
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Rain

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Gay club Rain's going all out on election day with its party starting at 6 p.m. Expect drink specials.

217 W 4th St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 494-1150
(512) 494-1150
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J Black's Feel Good Lounge

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The West 6th bar is offering what it calls "run for the border" specials starting at 7 p.m., while airing the results: cocktails with tequila, whiskey, or vodka, served alongside Swing State sliders and Freedom fries. Table reservations are encouraged; email eventsaustin@jblacks.com.

710 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 433-6954
(512) 433-6954
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Infinite Monkey Theorem

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The winery’s watch party begins at 6 p.m. with tapped wine and Thai food from pop-up Pranom. It’s hosted by marketing company Best Practice Media. Patriotic costumes recommended.

121 Pickle Road, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 956-7757
(512) 956-7757
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Big Daddy’s Burgers & Bar

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Travis County Republicans are watching the results over at Big Daddy's on 183 beginning at 7 p.m.

9070 Research Blvd #101, Austin, TX 78758
(512) 614-0252
(512) 614-0252
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3Ten

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The ACL-related venue's party includes drink specials and food from next-door hotel W starting at 6 p.m., with results projection on its giant LED wall.

310 Willie Nelson Blvd, Suite 1A, Austin, TX 78701
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The Mohawk

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All three screens at the music venue are dedicated to election coverage, with accompanying drink specials. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own America-forever records for the DJ. It begins at 5 p.m.

912 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 666-0877
(512) 666-0877
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The Driskill

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The Travis County Democrats are gathering over at the Driskill starting at 6:30 p.m. for its watch party, with Hillary swag.

604 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 474-5911
(512) 474-5911
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Verde's Mexican Parrilla

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The Williamson County Democrats can gather in the Round Rock restaurant’s private dining room to watch the results in safe company starting at 7 p.m.

2000 S Interstate 35 Ste D1, Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 255-6587
(512) 255-6587
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Trudy's South Star

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Supporters of City Council representative Delia Garza can hang out at Trudy's to find out whether she won her race, among others, that evening.

901 Little Texas Ln Ste C, Austin, TX 78745
(512) 326-9899
(512) 326-9899
Lesley W./Yelp

Lima Criolla

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City Council member Gregorio Casar is hosting his election watch party at Lima Criolla, which means there will be delicious Peruvian food.

6406 N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd Suite #1550, Austin, TX 78752
(512) 323-5404
(512) 323-5404
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Star Bar

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Star Bar encourages plenty of drinking with its "End of the World" party, beginning early at 4 p.m.

600 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 477-8550
(512) 477-8550
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Little Longhorn Saloon

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Come to Little Longhorn Saloon (formerly Ginny's) with your voting sticker and get a free beer, along with other beer specials.

5434 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78756
(512) 458-1813
(512) 458-1813
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Hotel Ella

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Hotel Ella's taking it outdoors for its election watch party, with fried chicken and sides from attached restaurant Goodall’s Kitchen, plus cocktails. People with voting stickers can get a free beer.

1900 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 495-1800
(512) 495-1800
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King Bee Lounge

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All tips from King Bee's election watch party (which is pro-Hillary Clinton and begins at 5 p.m.) will go towards SafePlace

1906 E 12th St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 600-6956
(512) 600-6956
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Drink.Well

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Seek haven at the North Loop bar, airing the results over the bar.

207 E 53rd St, Austin, TX 78751
(512) 614-6683
(512) 614-6683
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Sophia's

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Watch the election results roll in with a single glass of prosecco and themed drinks and dishes at the Italian restaurant, starting at 5 p.m.

500 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 580-9990
(512) 580-9990
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Weather Up

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Take in Weather Up’s large patio while watching the election results on the bar’s big screen.

1808 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 524-0464
(512) 524-0464
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NO VA Kitchen & Bar

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Watch the results in No Va’s bar while drinking Nasty Women and Bad Hombre cocktails and Mexican beers while eating "Make America 'Grate' grilled cheese sandwiches and $3 tacos.

87 Rainey St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 382-5651
(512) 382-5651
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

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All Austin Drafthouse locations are screening the results beginning at 6:55 p.m. with food and drink. Talking will be allowed.

1120 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 707-8262
(512) 707-8262
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Cane Rosso

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The Dallas pizzeria is bringing back the Bad Hombre pie for for those opting to watch the results with pizza. It's also doing away with its no ranch dressing policy for its Nasty Woman pizza.

4715 S Lamar Blvd Ste 103, Austin, TX 78745
(512) 904-0534
(512) 904-0534
Robert J. Lerma/EATX

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The Townsend

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Drink away the election with The Townsend's political commentary in a glass.

718 Congress Ave Ste 100, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 887-8778
(512) 887-8778
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Scholz Garten

1607 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701

Of course Austin’s historical political hangout is hosting its own election watch party. The restaurant recommends getting there early for a seat.

1607 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 474-1958
(512) 474-1958
Scholz Garten/Facebook

Cheer Up Charlie's

900 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701

Bad Hombre and Nasty Woman cocktails will flow at the Human Rights Campaign and Equality Texas' joint watch party at Cheer Up Charlies, with televisions inside and a projection outside, starting at 6 p.m.

900 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 431-2133
(512) 431-2133
Cheer Up Charlie's/Official

Whip In Convenience Store & Pub

1950 S Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78704

The Indian restaurant/beer and wine bar/convenience store is airing the election results starting at 5 p.m. There are even more television screens for optimal viewing.

1950 S Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 442-5337
(512) 442-5337
Whip In/Facebook

Justine's Brasserie

4710 E 5th St, Austin, TX 78702

As Justine’s is wont to do, the French-inspired restaurant is throwing a huge election party with drinks and free chicken wings from 7:30 p.m. all the way to 2:30 a.m. Watch the results on its large television. Confetti will be used.

4710 E 5th St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 385-2900
(512) 385-2900
Raymond Thompson/EATX

Black Star Co-op Pub & Brewery

7020 Easy Wind Dr, Austin, TX 78752

While the details are still being hammered out, expect to partake in food and drink during Black Star's election watch party, beginning at 6 p.m.

7020 Easy Wind Dr, Austin, TX 78752
(512) 452-2337
(512) 452-2337