How To Find The Best 10 Hidden Bars In All Of Austin

This swanky speakeasy is tucked away in plain sight on Austin's most wild street. The address is 313 E 6th St, but you'll have better luck finding it by searching for a sign that reads "Midnight Cowboy Modeling." Midnight Cowboy's intimate setting makes this a popular spot, so reservations are often required to get in. If there's room inside, you'll see the outside light illuminated. To gain access, simply ring the buzzer next to "Harry Craddock" and you'll be whisked inside.

Located at 605 Brazos St, Firehouse Hostel has a covert cocktail lounge right in the lobby. As you walk by the front desk, you won't see anything at first. It isn't until you pull back the bookshelf that you'll gain access to this upscale bar.

Music fans flock to Tellers at 607 Trinity St every weekend to shake their hips and let loose, but not everyone knows about Teller's hidden bar located just downstairs. As you pass the front door, you'll come across a secret entrance on the left side. Through those doors sits Vinyl, a cozy hipster bar full of records and dance worthy music. You may want to spend your whole evening here instead.

You may have come across a fascinating shop at 119 E. 5th St, right next to Handlebar. The sign reads "Floppy Disk Repair," but we all know that can't be the case. No, this shop won't be able to fix your obsolete tech instruments from the '90s, but they can whip up a delicious cocktail. The sign is actually a front for Reheaded Stepchild, a horror themed bar full of bone-chilling decorations. This bar is not for the faint of heart. Creepy dolls, chainsaws, and eerie lighting make this bar feel more like a Stephen King novel than a casual dive bar. Getting in can be tricky. Passwords change every month, and you can only get the code by chatting with bartenders around the city. If you're up for the challenge, go on a search for Redheaded Stepchild, one of the most unique bars in Austin.

If it weren't for the big bold letters spelling "COCKTAILS," you would never guess that the building at 503 Colorado St was anything more than a parking garage. Look a little closer, though, and you'll come across a fancy lounge. This is a perfect hidden gem for a Friday date night.

Everyone knows about The Continental Club located at 1313 S Congress Ave, but not everyone has been to the the gallery. After you turn the north corner by Southside Tattoo and climb the stairs, you'll be in an intimate listening room. Next time you're rocking out to a show in the downstairs venue, peek upstairs and see who's playing. Whether you're craving a crowded dance floor or a relaxed lounge setting, The Continental Club has you covered.

You can't miss C-Boy's Heart and Soul's red and white striped awning as you drive by 2008 S Congress Ave. The Jade Room, C-Boy's hidden bar, is a little less easy to spot. If you climb the stairs from the outdoor patio, you'll reach this intriguing lounge modeled after 1950s GI bars.

Even Rainey Street has a few secrets. Clive Bar, perched at 609 Davis St, has a delicious mezcal bar tucked away in its backyard. At Bar Illegal, you can sip on delicate drinks in a romantic, candle lit atmosphere.

The W Austin, with its upscale dining and prime location next to the Moody Theater, has a few tricks up its sleeve. Their secret bar, also known as The Red Room, has a romantic energy running through it. To find it, enter through the vinyl room in the W's living room bar.

Whisler's, East Austin's hipster cocktail lounge, can be found at 1816 East 6th Street. Their upstairs mezcalería is perfect for date nights or even private events.