Plan an Epic Bachelor Party in Austin Texas (2024 Guide)
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About Austin
A bachelor party in the Lone Star State of Texas can definitely be a great choice, especially if your journey takes you to the city of Austin. Austin is known for its music scene, brew houses, Tito’s vodka, and down-to-earth-ladies. The heart of Austin is downtown 6th Street, Dirty Sixth to its fans, which consists of 7 blocks that are packed with bars, live music, restaurants, and people.
This article will provide you with the ideas you need to become the best bachelor party planner in Austin. We will also give you a sample itinerary. We update this regularly with the latest information and reviews. Use it to make the best decision for your crew.
How To Get There
Are you heading to Austin from somewhere in Texas? Then a road trip might be in order, especially if you like barbeque. Texas has some of the most exciting road trip activities available. That means you can turn the road trip into its own adventure, especially if you travel to Austin from nearby cities like Dallas/ Frt. Worth, Houston, or San Antonio. However, if you are coming from farther away, you probably want to spend more of your time actually partying, not just traveling. In that case, you may wish to fly. Driving to Austin from far-away cities in Texas could take more than eight hours!
Airport
When booking flights to Austin, make sure you fly into Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (airport code: AUS). If you aren’t from Texas, you may not quite realize the scope of the state. The cities that look nearby and like they might be other airport options are at least an hour’s drive away. To get the best flight prices and availability, we recommend using orbitz.com. It will be about a 36-minute cab ride from the airport to downtown and will cost about $26.00. Several ride-sharing services can save you some money, such as Ride Austin.
Getting Around in Austin
Austin has better public transportation than most Texas cities, but you are still going to need a vehicle to get around. Like most airports, Austin’s airport offers a number of car rental locations, including Priceline.com Car Rental. If you do not want to rent a car, you can always use a cab. It will be about a 36 minute cab ride from the airport to downtown, and will cost about $26.00. You also have your choice of rideshare type services, including a local choice like Ride Austin.
If you decide an ride sharing service will cheapen your image, you can book either a limo or party bus to help you get around town.
Things to Do
If you cannot find something to do in Austin, then you are not looking hard enough. The and surrounding area is not only full of fun urban things to do, but also offers some of the best outdoor sporting activities in all of Texas. Whether you are into hunting, fishing, boating, jet skiing, hiking, or extreme sports, you can find it in Texas. You can also take it very low key; Austin is a great foodie city, and you can spend a weekend enjoying good food, craft beer, and the gorgeous Texas Hill Country sunshine.
Daytime Activities Ideas
Lake Travis is the preferred daytime destination for anyone looking for a great way to enjoy the gorgeous Texas weather. Head down to Party Time Boat Rentals if you are looking for a pontoon boat. No one wants to be the designated driver? No problem. They offer the services of a captain for the day for a small additional fee.
Looking for a more hands-on experience? Head over to Play Water Sports, where you can rent jet skis for your personal use.
While Lake Travis is the preferred lake for outdoor activities in the Austin area, it is not the lake you will see from downtown. That lake is the smaller Lake Austin. If you do not have the time to head out for at least half a day, you can still enjoy boating and other watersports on Lake Austin. Check out the party barges offered by Austin Party Cruises.
Having a lazy weekend day? Then you are going to want to start it out by having a leisurely brunch at one of Austin’s amazing restaurants. Brunch is a serious thing in Austin, and most of the popular restaurants offer brunch on the weekends and have cheap mimosas and bloody marys to entice you to get your drunk on.
Looking for an iconically Austin brunch spot? Paperboy offers an amazing brunch. You can get a true taste of the South with their chicken and biscuit or go for true Texas taste with the Migas paired with the Paperboy paloma.
If you are looking for some amazing Texas barbeque, it is hard to go wrong with any of Austin’s well-loved pits. Each of them offer their own unique twist on Texas barbeque, but for an amazing experience plan on a short drive outside of Austin and head to the Salt Lick. This is the barbeque place that Texans travel to the Hill Country to experience, with a restaurant that capitalizes on that Texan theme. Franklin Barbecue is not as fancy as Salt Lick, does a lunch-only business, and sells out early. Pre-pandemic people lined up early in the morning to get their barbecue before it could sell out, but they are doing online orders now, making it easier to grab.
If your group decided that you would rather save the drinking for night, you can check out Redd’s shooting range and shoot a variety of guns at some targets to kill a few hours.
Looking to get a unique view of Austin? Head over to Lake Travis Zipline Adventures and check out the longest and fastest zipline in the state of Texas.
There is also Morris Williams golf course if your group wants to play 9 or 18 holes. In fact, if you are a golf fan there are some really great courses to check out in Austin and the surrounding area. Hyatt Regency Lost Pines, Lion’s Municipal, and the Omni Barton Creek Resorts offer some amazing greens. Want the golf experience, but with access to drinks, snacks and shade the entire time? Head to Top Golf Austin.
If you are looking for a great service that will plan and setup all your day activities while in Austin, check out Spark Parties.
Recommended Activities
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Nightlife Activities Ideas
There are tons of things to do in Austin at night, but you are going to want to hit Sixth Street for sure. It offers a huge range of bars, nightclubs, and other activities.
Want a break from the bar scene? Head over to Deep Eddy Pool at Barton Springs and watch one of their nighttime movies.
Spend a few minutes checking out The Museum of the Weird. They bill themselves as America’s strangest attraction, and they certainly own that title. They even offer a live sideshow attraction for all visitors.
Bars
Kung Fu Saloon, located at 510 Rio Grande, is another great place to start the night off. This is a full bar, with old school arcade games and board games. Not ideal for getting crazy, but with cheap drinks it’s definitely a pregame place. They are known for their sake bombs and $1.00 mimosas for brunch. They are usually very busy for Sunday brunch so if this is what you decide, get there early.
Looking for a great brew house? Check out Zilker Brewing Co. Not only do they offer an amazing range of great beer, but the people watching here is hard to beat! Want to check out some of their seasonal or regular offerings, but schedule too packed to spend time there? No problem. They offer beer to go.
Now that your bachelor party is feeling drunk, it’s time to check out the nightspots in Austin. If you are looking to bump into groups of hot chicks, besides going to a strip club, your best bet is to head to Lit Lounge (offers bottle service and even limo service, which makes it ideal for groups). Want to experience classic Austin nightlife and maybe hear some amazing Texas-flavored blues? You have to go to Antone’s which helped Texas favorites like the Fabulous Thunderbirds and Stevie Ray Vaughn launch their careers.
If you want to venture off the beaten path a bit, you should head down to Rainey Street. It is a short cab ride from downtown. The street is lined with bars so it makes it easy to setup your own pub crawl. Some of the good spots on Rainey Street are Bangers, Clive, Icenhauers’s, and Lustre Pearl. You will definitely run into some fun women at these places as well, because it isn’t a bachelor party without some temptation.
Strip Clubs / Gentlemen’s Clubs
Palazio Gentlemen’s Club located at 501 E Ben White Blvd, is the most expensive and has the best looking girls . However, while Austin offers some full nudity options, the ladies at Palazio are just topless. If you are headed here, call ahead and reserve a corner VIP booth for the most optimal experience. Let them know you are coming in for a bachelor party; they offer packages including free cover and a shuttle service.
Yellow Rose on North Lamar Blvd is also a good option for getting your stripper fix. They do offer full-service bar, which means the women will only be topless. They have special deals for bachelor parties as well and offer free transportation for groups.
To get full nudity in Austin, you have to go the BYOB route. XTC Cabaret, located at 3015 Andtree Blvd, is the way to go. All nude and bring your own beer. Reviews on the dancers at XTC are mixed, some might even call the strippers hit or miss. However, they do strive to offer a VIP experience for every party.
Where To Eat
Austin is an amazing place that offers a huge range of restaurant types. This is a city where you definitely want to get your grub on!
Breakfast / Lunch / Brunch
Lamberts BBQ, if you are looking for a good bbq joint that is in the downtown area, this is where you want to go. They consider their food fancy bbq, with an eclectic menu of anything from gulf oysters, to boar ribs, to your usual pulled pork and beef brisket. They also offer both oak smoked and oak grilled items.
Counter Café offers some delicious local food, an organic twist on greasy spoon favorites. The crab cake benedict is our favorite.
Trudy’s Tex Mex – Well you planned your bachelor party in Austin for the food, right? With it’s close proximity to Mexico you will find some of the best tex/mex around. Trudy’s has three locations in the Austin area which are all equally good. Their menu has favorites such as crispy beef tacos, chicken
quesadillas, and fish tacos.
Dinner
Taverna is the place for Italian food. Located on 2nd St district (258 W 2nd St), this restaurant is known for their focaccia, pizza, and risotto. They also serve fish, chicken and beef for your buddies on a low carbohydrate diet. There is outside seating which is great for people watching, assuming the outside temperature is reasonable. Taverna also has brunch on the weekends with favorites like vanilla french toast and New Orleans style beignets.
Second Bar + Kitchen located at 200 Congress Ave, is another great option for group dining. They offer the new restaurant trend of farm-to-table cuisine with items like buffalo fried pickles, braised short rib, and rainbow trout.
Where To Stay
Austin has tons of interesting places to stay, whether funky little boutique hotels, great rental home spaces, or something in between.
Hotels
[ W Hotel Austin ]
W Hotel located at 200 Lavaca Street is close to all the action. You can get a room here during peak season for $250 a night and $175 off season.
Another option for resting your head would be The Westin Austin Downtown. This is a beautiful property with tons of amenities. Expect to pay around $260.00 per room on a normal weekend and as much as $800 per night during peak times or if there is a large event/festival in town.
If you are looking for very comfortable beds with floor to ceil windows, you should look into booking the Omni Hotel in Austin. It also includes a heated pool and business center so you can day trade bitcoin while celebrating your friend. The location is perfect as you are roughly one block from all the good restaurants, bars, and live music. Look to spend about $200 per night for double beds (sleeps 2) during peak times.
Hotels Available in Austin Texas
Rental Houses
For bachelor parties, we like the idea of a home rental, which can offer neat hang out activities. You can use services like VRBO.
VRBO
Rental Homes Availables in Austin Texas
When To Go
Regardless of when you decide to make the trip to the Lonestar State, make sure you protect your trip with travel insurance. This is especially true if you decide to book during June-November which is also considered hurricane season.
Best Time to Go
February through May and late September through mid-November are considered peak months where the temperatures are a bit cooler and the city is a little more crowded. Austin has a huge student population, so you want to go when school is in session if you want to check out the coeds.
Bachelor Party on a Budget
If you are looking to book your bachelor party in Austin and want to save a few bucks, you should consider booking during the summer months of June – August. Be advised that it is very hot during these months, so you may need to pack some extra deodorant. Since it’s considered off-peak during these months you will definitely save money on hotels and flights. Students also head out-of-town making it slightly more likely that the crowds at the bars, restaurants, and clubs will skew a few years older.
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Big Events
To find out any events or concerts going on in Austin the weekend you are there, check out austin360.com. The biggest event to happen in Austin each year is the SXSW which is a music, film and gaming conference that happens in middle of March. Yes, the bars and restaurants will be packed during that time and hotels/flights will be more expensive.
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Other Tips
Austin has a little bit of everything for your bachelor party. Even if your group drank too much and can barely move, revival bus will come rescue you. Yes, you read that correctly, there is a business that operates a bus which will come to your location and give you IV fluids to get you back on your feet. This is definitely recommended for your party given the amount of drinking and lack of sleeping you will do. For more information on this option or to schedule an appointment, contact them at rollingrevivalbus.com.
Austin also has a service which can deliver beer, wine, liquor, chasers, mixers, cups, ice, and more directly to your hotel or rental home. The service is called drizly and you can order directly from their website or mobile app.
Sample Itinerary
Wake up early in the morning to get in line at Franklin’s Barbecue, get some of the best bbq in the state, pack that stuff into a cooler, fill another cooler with beer, and then head over to Lake Travis for a day on a pontoon boat. Head back to your hotel around 4, get cleaned up, head over to Trudy’s for dinner, then hit Sixth Street. After you shut down the bars, have your limo pick you up and take you over to Palazio.
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Why Go
If you have never been to Austin, Texas, then you may not realize what a great party town it is. However, is a true bucket list experience. Head there and enjoy the food, the drink, the live music, the beautiful Texas girls, and the Hill Country activities.
Rating
5 Stars. Austin has everything you want in a bachelor party destination, is affordable, and is easy to reach, making it the ultimate bachelor party destination.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Austin should be put at the top of your list of bachelor party destinations. It all depends on the group in your party and what they really want to accomplish on this magical weekend. If your group is into eating and drinking craft beer, then you would have to go to Austin. However, if your group is into the nightclubs, casinos, and beautiful women to party with, you may want to look into another spot.
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