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Empire Control Room & Garage, Downtown
85° · Partly cloudy nowBest time: 5 pm
Things to do in Austin

PlaceDowntown

Empire Control Room & Garage

  • 4.3998 reviews
  • $$
  • Closed now

A lively, spacious event venue and beer garden in downtown Austin known for craft beers, DJs, and live music. Expect a vibrant patio atmosphere, occasional pop-up events, and a welcoming crowd — a great spot for groups and weekend outings. Bring friends to enjoy outdoor seating, seasonal programming, and an energetic Austin vibe.

Quick answers

Empire Control Room & Garage in short

When is Empire Control Room & Garage open?

Every day, 5 PM–2 AM.

When is the best time to visit Empire Control Room & Garage?

It's at its best afternoons, 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 Empire Control Room & Garage cost?

Google lists its prices as $$.

Where is Empire Control Room & Garage?

606 E 7th St,Austin, TX 78701.

Right now · 3:00 pm

Why it fits right now

Closed right now.

Opens today 5 pm.

In its favour

  • Best in the afternoon

85°

Partly cloudy

Feels
89°
Rain
1%
Wind
4mph
  1. 4pmOvercast84°
  2. 5pmOvercast83°
  3. 6pmOvercast80°

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

Closed now
monday
5 PM–2 AM
tuesday
5 PM–2 AM
wednesday
5 PM–2 AM
thursday
5 PM–2 AM
friday
5 PM–2 AM
saturday
5 PM–2 AM
sundayToday
5 PM–2 AM

Where and how

  1. 1 Empire Control Room & Garage
  2. 2 the side bar · 1 min
  3. 3 Stubb's Bar-B-Q · 2 min
  4. 4 Cafe 508 · 2 min
  5. 5 Historic 6th Street Mural · 3 min
606 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78701(opens the map)DirectionsTo DowntownWebsiteempireatx.com

Good to know

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

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.3from 998 reviews

Known for

  • Group dining
  • Weekend outings
  • Photography
  • Live music
  • Outdoor seating
  • Great beer selection

The feel

  • Lively
  • Trendy
  • Spacious
  • Groups
  • University students
  • 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

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Your full outfit
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