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Friends Bar, Downtown
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Friends Bar

  • 4.61.4k reviews
  • $$
  • Open now · till 2 am

Friends Bar is a lively Tex-Mex bar on Austin’s Sixth Street, pairing upbeat live music with bold margaritas and shareable plates. Expect a vibrant, social atmosphere, great cocktails, and energetic crowds—perfect for groups or anyone seeking a fun night out. Stop by for loud tunes, classic Tex-Mex flavors, and an easygoing downtown vibe.

Quick answers

Friends Bar in short

When is Friends Bar open?

Every day, 11 AM–2 AM.

When is the best time to visit Friends Bar?

It's at its best evenings and undefined. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

How much does Friends Bar cost?

Google lists its prices as $$.

Where is Friends Bar?

208 E 6th St,Austin, TX 78701.

Right now · 3:00 pm

Why it fits right now

Better tomorrow at 9 pm.

It works now, but the weather or the hour suits it more later.

In its favour

  • Open till 2 am

85°

Partly cloudy

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Wind
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The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Plan your visit

Hours

Open now · till 2 am
monday
11 AM–2 AM
tuesday
11 AM–2 AM
wednesday
11 AM–2 AM
thursday
11 AM–2 AM
friday
11 AM–2 AM
saturday
11 AM–2 AM
sundayToday
11 AM–2 AM

Where and how

  1. 1 Friends Bar
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  4. 4 Azul Rooftop · 2 min
  5. 5 Blind Pig Pub · 2 min
208 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701(opens the map)DirectionsTo DowntownCall+15123208193Websitefriendsbar.com

Good to know

  • Price $$
  • Good for small groups
  • Good for large groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.6from 1.4k reviews

Known for

  • Late night
  • Group dining
  • Weekend outings
  • Live music
  • Great cocktails

The feel

  • Lively
  • Casual
  • Trendy
  • Groups
  • Tourists
  • LGBTQ+ friendly

Around Downtown

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Water all day.

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