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Midnight Cowboy

Cocktail
Reservations Needed
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Midnight Cowboy

About this Bar

Hidden behind an unassuming door with a storied past, Midnight Cowboy offers an intimate Austin experience unlike anywhere else. This speakeasy-style cocktail bar balances prohibition vibes with modern mixology to leave a lasting impression—from the moment you ring for entry to the final, artful sip.

The Experience Starts at the Door

  • Find the unmarked entrance and ring the buzzer marked “Harry Craddock.”
  • Enjoy the exclusive reservation system or try your luck as a walk-in when space allows.
  • Vintage decor and low lighting set the scene for a night of close conversation or spontaneous celebration.
  • Step in from the lively Sixth Street chaos for a pause in the city’s pulse.

Cocktails That Tell a Story

  • Savor an ever-changing menu of meticulously crafted drinks and show-stopping presentations.
  • Highlight ingredients range from premium spirits to house-made syrups and clever seasonal twists.
  • Signature drinks like the Old Fashioned or the Midnight Cowboy make every visit unique.
  • Non-alcoholic options are just as thoughtful and elegant.

Reservations & Lap Up the Details

  • Book in advance for table service—the staff delivers table-side mixology flair.
  • Groups are welcome, but the vibe stays sophisticated and not rowdy.
  • No standing room—it's all about seated luxury and personal attention.
  • The perfect launchpad or nightcap spot for birthdays, date nights, or just treating yourself.

Why We Love It

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Age

Legal, Barely
+40 And Frisky

Hype Level

Chat & Chill
Dance 'til Dawn

Drink Complexity

Brews & Basics
Elevated Sips

Mingle Factor

Personal Bubbles
Buzzy

Who's There

Locals
Tourists Hotspot

What's Playing

Jazz

Location

Austin, TX

313 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701, USA

About the neighborhood

Step into the heart of Austin's legendary Sixth Street, home to some of the city's most unique nightlife gems. Midnight Cowboy sits amid a mosaic of eclectic bars, neon-lit music venues, and vibrant street energy. Whether you're hanging after work or getting the party started for the night, this block lives and breathes both old-school Austin charm and modern city electric vibes.

By day, the area's packed with quirky shops and bustling cafés; by night, it's transformed into a glowing corridor of live music, food carts, and crowds ready for fun. Midnight Cowboy hides behind an unmarked door—making it the slick speakeasy escape from the lively chaos outside. Expect discovery, mystery, and one seriously cool setting.

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