Downtown Austin

dense affluent male skew · 78701

Downtown 78701 is the convention-center grid, Rainey Street high-rises, and a 6th Street strip that splits between Dirty Sixth's bachelor-party churn and West 6th's quieter cocktail rooms. The dating math skews male: Google, Indeed, and the law firms in Frost Tower and the Austonian feed a young-professional pipeline heavier on engineers and consultants than the bartenders and creatives east of I-35. Walkable, expensive, short on third places that aren't a hotel lobby. Best for a Half Step old fashioned, a Roosevelt Room flight, or a Lady Bird Lake walk that doesn't pretend the F1 traffic isn't happening.

4,320

singles 22–50

56%

male

$112,957

median income

$2,272

median rent

The data

Downtown Austin by the numbers

Downtown runs male-heavy, about 56% men to 44% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Median individual income in Downtown is about $113,000, the highest of any Austin zone.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Travis County, which contains Downtown, backed Harris over Trump 69% to 29% in 2024 — the Austin core is heavily Democratic.
● Verified · Travis County 2024 canvass
The median renter in Downtown pays about $2,270 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
About 4,300 Downtown residents ages 22 to 50 are single.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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25 spots across Downtown Austin

Downtown Austin
Activity
The Escape Game Austin
Escape room center★ 5 · 17,795
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
405 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
5★ from 17,795 Google reviews
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon8 AM to 12 AM
Tue8 AM to 12 AM
Wed8 AM to 12 AM
Thu8 AM to 12 AM
Fri8 AM to 12 AM
Sat8 AM to 12 AM
Sun8 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly
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Downtown Austin
Drinks
Upstairs at Caroline
Bar$$$$★ 4.9 · 6,892
Downtown Austin
Drinks
Edge Rooftop
Bar$$$$★ 4.9 · 5,333
Downtown Austin
Dining
Péché
French restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 2,191
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
208 W 4th St, Austin, TX 78701
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 2,191 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Péché.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 10:30 PM
Tue4 to 10:30 PM
Wed4 to 10:30 PM
Thu4 to 10:30 PM
Fri4 to 11:30 PM
Sat5 to 11:30 PM
Sun5 to 10:30 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Assistive hearing loop · Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
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Downtown Austin
Dining
Péché
French restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 2,188
Downtown Austin
Activity
Esther's Follies
Comedy club★ 4.8 · 1,980
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
525 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 1,980 Google reviews
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Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu6 to 9:30 PM
Fri6 to 11:30 PM
Sat6 to 11:30 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Paid parking garage
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
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Downtown Austin
Drinks
Speakeasy
Lounge bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 1,961
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
412 N Congress Ave D, Austin, TX 78701
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 1,961 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Speakeasy.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 PM to 12 AM
Tue4 PM to 12 AM
Wed11:30 AM to 2 AM
Thu11:30 AM to 2 AM
Fri11:30 AM to 2 AM
Sat11:30 AM to 2 AM
Sun4 PM to 12 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Downtown Austin
Dining
BOA Steakhouse
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.9 · 1,865
Downtown Austin
Activity
Antone's Nightclub
Live music venue★ 4.5 · 1,841
Wheelchair access
Find it
305 E 5th St., Austin, TX 78701
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 1,841 Google reviews
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 PM to 12 AM
Tue12 PM to 12 AM
Wed12 PM to 12 AM
Thu12 PM to 12 AM
Fri12 PM to 12 AM
Sat12 PM to 12 AM
Sun12 PM to 12 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Contact
Call Site Maps
Downtown Austin
Activity
Comedy Mothership
Comedy club★ 4.4 · 1,826
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
320 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 1,826 Google reviews
Split the bill
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 PM to 2 AM
Tue7 PM to 2 AM
Wed7 PM to 2 AM
Thu7 PM to 2 AM
Fri7 PM to 2 AM
Sat7 PM to 2 AM
Sun7 PM to 2 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Downtown Austin
Cafés
Amy's Ice Creams
Ice cream shop★ 4.6 · 1,398
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
1012 W 6th St B, Austin, TX 78703
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 1,398 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Amy's Ice Creams.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 11 PM
Tue11:30 AM to 11 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 11 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 11 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 11 PM
Sat11:30 AM to 11 PM
Sun11:30 AM to 11 PM
Dining
Delivery · In-store pickup · In-store shopping · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
Groups
Contact
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Downtown Austin
Dining
The Peacock
Mediterranean restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 1,257
Downtown Austin
Activity
Azul Rooftop
Lounge bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 1,241
Downtown Austin
Activity
Mexic-Arte Museum
Art museum★ 4.4 · 1,105
Wheelchair access
Find it
419 N Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 1,105 Google reviews
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 6 PM
Tue10 AM to 6 PM
Wed10 AM to 6 PM
Thu10 AM to 6 PM
Fri10 AM to 5 PM
Sat10 AM to 5 PM
Sun12 to 5 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly
Contact
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Downtown Austin
Cafés
Frozen Rolls Creamery
Ice cream shop★ 4.3 · 813
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
704 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78703
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 813 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Frozen Rolls Creamery.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 12 AM
Tue11 AM to 12 AM
Wed11 AM to 12 AM
Thu11 AM to 12 AM
Fri11 AM to 2 AM
Sat11 AM to 2 AM
Sun11 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Delivery · In-store pickup · In-store shopping · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed inside
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Downtown Austin
Cafés
The Baked Bear
Dessert shop$$$$★ 4.5 · 765
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
211 Walter Seaholm Dr Suite LR150, Austin, TX 78701
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 765 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Baked Bear.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 11 PM
Tue12 to 11 PM
Wed12 to 11 PM
Thu12 to 11 PM
Fri12 to 11 PM
Sat12 to 11 PM
Sun12 to 11 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Family-friendly · Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
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Downtown Austin
Drinks
Seven Grand
Bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 714
Downtown Austin
Drinks
The Dead Rabbit, Austin
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 622
Downtown Austin
Drinks
Small Victory
Bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 491
Downtown Austin
Drinks
Vintage Bookstore and Wine Bar
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 430
Downtown Austin
Drinks
Dive Bar Austin
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 428
Downtown Austin
Drinks
Powder Room
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.3 · 423
Downtown Austin
Cafés
Café Crème - Downtown
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.8 · 283
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
710 W Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 283 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Café Crème - Downtown.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 9 PM
Tue7 AM to 9 PM
Wed7 AM to 9 PM
Thu7 AM to 9 PM
Fri7 AM to 9 PM
Sat7 AM to 9 PM
Sun7 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking garage
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Downtown Austin
Cafés
Black Fox Coffee
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.6 · 56
Outdoor seatingWheelchair access
Find it
323 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78701
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 56 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Black Fox Coffee.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 5 PM
Tue7 AM to 5 PM
Wed7 AM to 5 PM
Thu7 AM to 5 PM
Fri7 AM to 5 PM
Sat8 AM to 4 PM
Sun8 AM to 4 PM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Site Maps
Downtown Austin
Cafés
Cielito Lindo Cafe
Coffee shop$$$$★ 5 · 35
Wheelchair access

Downtown Austin

Downtown Austin by the numbers

Local date spots

The Escape Game Austin

Upstairs at Caroline

Edge Rooftop

Péché

Péché

Esther's Follies

Speakeasy

BOA Steakhouse

Antone's Nightclub

Comedy Mothership

Amy's Ice Creams

The Peacock

Azul Rooftop

Mexic-Arte Museum

Frozen Rolls Creamery

The Baked Bear

Seven Grand

The Dead Rabbit, Austin

Small Victory

Vintage Bookstore and Wine Bar

Dive Bar Austin

Powder Room

Café Crème - Downtown

Black Fox Coffee

Cielito Lindo Cafe

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