AUSTIN, Texas — While liquor stores in Texas might be closed for Thanksgiving, there are other ways to get into the holiday spirits.
In the Lone Star State, liquor stores are only closed on Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day, according to the Texas Alcohol and Beverage Commission.
Several bars across Austin will be open on Thursday if you're looking for a place to unwind after your feast or a place to watch some football.
Bars that are open on Thanksgiving 2023 in Austin
Times could vary from their usual operating hours. Check with the bar of your choice for exact hours.
- Armadillo Den (South Austin)
- Haymaker (East Austin)
- Black Sheep Lodge (Zilker)
- Hotel Vegas (Central East Austin)
- The Volstead (Central East Austin)
- Bender Bar (West Congress)
- Cedar Door (Downtown Austin)
- Seven Grand (Downtown Austin)
- Barfly's (Central Austin)
- The Little Longhorn Saloon (North Austin)
- Drinks Backyard (Far Southeast Austin)
- Ego's Lounge (Congress Avenue and Riverside Drive)
- Miracle on Fifth Street (Downtown Austin)
- The Eleanor (Downtown Austin)
- Nickel City (Central East Austin)
- The Little Darlin' (South Austin)
- The Driskill Bar (Downtown Austin)
- Lala's (North Austin)
- Yellow Jacket Social Club (Central East Austin)
- Kelly's Irish Pub (South Austin)
- The Grackle (East Austin)
- Workhouse Bar (Central Austin)
- Ego's (South Austin)
- The Cavalier (East Austin)
- Hopfields (Central Austin)
