Howard’s Bar And Club

There’s a distinct blend of old-school and modern elements which craft the mood at Howards Bar & Club. While such a combination could easily spell aesthetic disaster, at the West Austin spot they are mixed as harmoniously as a classic cocktail. Therefore, it makes sense that is also precisely what their bartenders serve up in spades: rock glass standards, such as Old Fashioneds and Sazeracs, which play off the space’s Rat Pack-era furnishings of leather banquettes and fringed lamps. But, don’t assume it's full Sinatra just yet—the giant disco ball, which hovers over a DJ booth and a small dance-floor, signals that the beats played here go far harder than an Ol’ Blue Eyes’ croon. Specifically, we’re talking sets spun by an eclectic line-up of local and national DJs for you to groove out to on multiple nights every week. Be sure to get there before the music starts though. You’ll want to fuel up for the get down with the trademark Howards’ combination: a hot dog and an on-draft espresso martini.
How to book: Reservations for booths are accepted on a nightly basis — check their website for further details.