Downtown Austin
Downtown Austin is the center to some of the world's best live music.
Welcome to Downtown Austin
Downtown Austin is the center to some of the world's best live music. It's a great place to find some of Austin's best restaurants, nightclubs, bars, and cafes. This vibrant neighborhood of the city has something for everyone.
Popular Communities
Seaholm District
Warehouse District
2nd St District
Clarksville
Downtown
Rainey Street
LIFESTYLE
Tourists and business professionals are happy to find a wide range of fine restaurants, trucks and watering holes in Sixth Street and Rainey Street. There are plenty of dignified nightlife spots, as you would expect from the self-consuming Live Music Capital of the World. The 2nd Street District is mainly focused on retail.
Food and Drinks
Downtown Austin’s food and drink scene is as iconic as its skyline. Locals flock to Comedor for modern Mexican, Red Ash Italia for wood-fired Italian, and Olamaie for refined Southern flavors. Weekend brunch spots like Better Half Coffee & Cocktails, The Peacock, and Lin’s bring the laid-back Austin vibe to life, while Lamberts and Wu Chow keep things lively for dinner downtown. When the sun sets, the city transforms — rooftop favorites like Edge Rooftop Bar and hidden gems like Garage Bar offer skyline views and craft cocktails, while The Roosevelt Room and Kinfolk Lounge are go-tos for elevated drinks and conversation. Whether you’re after brunch, barbecue, or a nightcap downtown, Austin delivers the best of the city all in one walkable neighborhood
SCHOOLS
Austin High School, Public, 9-12
Mathews Elementary School
O. Henry Middle School
Pease Elementary School
Richards School for Young Women Leaders