Did you know? If you save all of your fun for the weekend, you only enjoy ~29% of an average lifespan.
Luckily, weekdays in Austin are anything but boring. From special deals to weekly events, here’s our guide to making the most of every day of the week + living life to the fullest.
Monday
Weekly trivia | Barton Springs Saloon, 424 S. Lamar Blvd.
Unknown Trivia begins quizing folks at 7 p.m. and happy hour runs until 11 p.m. every Monday at this converted gas station.
Marg Mondays | Hotel San Jose, 1316 S. Congress Ave.
Sip $8 margaritas and $40 patio pitchers in the courtyard lounge.
All-night happy hour | Péché, 208 W. 4th St.
Austin’s first absinthe bar is also a French restaurant that serves all-night happy hour on Mondays with half-priced select menu items + $6 cocktails.
$1 wings | Nunya Neighborhood Bar, 1806 E. 12th St.
Choose your favorite sauce to lather on these discounted, flash-fried wings. Pro tip: Play free pool (offered Sunday-Wednesday) while you’re there.
Open Mic Mondays | Freddo ATX, 2336 S. Congress Ave.
Whether you’re a poet, comedian, or musician, the stage is ready for you at this coffee shop on Monday nights. Arrive at 6:30 p.m. for sign-up.
Whiskey + Ribs night | Lamberts, 401 W. 2nd St.
Banish your Monday blues by digging into discounted ribs and enjoying half-off select whiskeys.
Mondaze | Busty’s Bar & Jukebox, 6214 Cameron Rd.
Fill up on a juicy burger and Miller High Life for $8. Psst — pool is also free inside this retro restaurant.
Tuesday
Trivia night | The Butterfly Bar at The VORTEX, 2307 Manor Rd.
Grab a cocktail, order snacks from on-site food truck Patrizi’s, and settle in for trivia at this garden bar. Pro tip: Be on the lookout for resident cats.
$10 ‘Tini Tuesdays | Hestia, 607 W. 3rd St., Ste. #105
Stop by the MICHELIN-starred restaurant’s bar from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for a martini that’ll only cost you an Alexander Hamilton.
Free admission | Blanton Museum of Art, 200 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Admission to the largest public art collection in Central Texas is on the house every Tuesday.
Steak + Frites night | Bar Peached, 1315 W. 6th St.
Order a bulgogi-marinated prime top sirloin with nori fries, bok choy, and kimchi miso butter for $24.
Taco Tuesday | Upstairs at Caroline, 621 Congress Ave.
Few things go together better than Tuesdays and tacos. Tacos are $4, and a guava margarita costs $9 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the rooftop restaurant.
Paella on the Patio | Rosie’s Wine Bar, 1130 W. 6th St.
Order a glass of wine, pick a spot on the patio, and watch paella go from the cook’s pan to your plate. Arrive early — it’s only available from 6 p.m. until sellout.
Fat Tuesday | Lil’ Easy ATX, 5000 E. Cesar Chavez St.
“Every Tuesday is Fat Tuesday” at this east Austin restaurant. Expect live music on the patio, food specials, and frozen drinks.
Tini Tuesday | Freddo ATX, 2336 S. Congress Ave.
Any martini you want will only cost $9 on Tuesday. Now, will it be a Cosmopolitan, an espresso martini, or a lemon drop?
Wednesday
The Spazmatics | Speakeasy, 412 Congress Ave.
An ATX tradition since 2004, 1980s tribute band The Spazmatics takes the stage every Wednesday at 9:30 p.m.
“Punchline Slingers” | Sunset Strip Comedy Club, 214 E. 6th St., Unit C
Add some laughter to your weekly routine — this rapid-fire comedy show kicks off at 8 p.m. every Wednesday.
Wine Wednesdays | The Butterfly Bar at The VORTEX, 2307 Manor Rd.
Enjoy 50% off wine by the glass, wine bottles, and retail wine to-go.
All-day happy hour | House Wine, 1711 S. 1st St.
Every hour is happy hour on Wednesdays at this wine bar. Think: $2 off glasses of wine and $6 off bottles.
Oysters + Bubbles Wednesday | Parkside, 301 E. 6th St.
On Wednesdays, the city is your oyster. Head to this spot for 50% off oyster platters and sparkling wines on Wednesdays.
Wiener Wednesday | Nunya Neighborhood Bar, 1806 E. 12th St.
A $10 bill will get you a hot dog, a glass of beer, and a shot of bourbon. Psst — if you skip the booze, a hot dog is $2.
Wine + Wagyu Wednesday | Little Woodrow’s, 12801 Shops Pkwy., Ste. #100, Bee Cave
Wine, and burgers, and fries, oh my. A wagyu smash burger with fries is just $7 on Wednesdays, and select bottles of wine are 50% off.
Old Fashioned Adult Happy Meal Night | Hillside Farmacy, 1209 E. 11th St.
Hump day calls for a happy meal. Dine in every Wednesday after 5 p.m. for a special burger with a side of fries, and wash it down with a complimentary Old Fashioned cocktail featuring Still Austin.
Fried Chicken + Whiskey Night | Bar Peached, 1315 W. 6th St.
A special Malaysian fried chicken dish with curry dip + scallion pancakes is available for $19 on Wednesdays — pair it with an old fashioned for $12 more.
Buzz Kill Comedy | The Buzz Mill, 1505 Town Creek Dr.
Get ready to giggle at the coffee shop + bar’s long-running comedy show.
Thursday
Y2K Night | Barbarella, 611 Red River St.
Dance to hits of the 2000s at Y2K night every Thursday — there’s no cover and reverse happy hour runs 10-11 p.m.
Lil’ Friday | Tweedy’s Bar, 2908 Fruth St.
Sip a paloma for $2 less than usual on the dog-friendly patio of this classic spot near UT Austin’s campus.
Thirsty Thursday | Upstairs at Caroline, 621 Congress Ave.
Make after-work plans to meet at this rooftop patio for $10 draft cocktails from 3 to 6 p.m.
Thursday Drafts | Blue Owl Brewing, 2400 E. Cesar Chavez St., Ste. #300
Each week, the brewery’s staff picks one beer to discount. The selected draft will cost $3 for a pint and $5 for a growler.
Tacos and Tallboys | Quality Seafood Market, 5621 Airport Blvd.
This Gulf seafood restaurant has been an Austin staple since 1938. Patrons can order two seafood tacos and a Landshark tallboy for $10 all day on Thursdays.
Grassy Thursdays | St. Elmo Brewing Co., both locations
Grab a beer from the bar and choose a seat to be serenaded by bluegrass performers from 7 to 10 p.m.
Friday
Four Record Friday | Mayfair, 501 W. 6th St., Ste. #300
WhenWhereWhatAustin hosts Four Record Friday from 6:30-10:30 p.m. Four vinyls are played from start to finish, then given away to lucky event-goers at the end of the night.
Friday Funday | Upstairs at Caroline, 621 Congress Ave.
Bad Life Choices — a Grey Goose watermelon frosé with an Everclear float — are $9 from 12 to 3 p.m. for Friday Fundays. Each guest is limited to two of these frozen cocktails, so you know they pack a punch.
Prime Rib Fridays | Maie Day, 1603 S. Congress Ave.
Stop in this local steakhouse to get the wagyu prime rib with au jus and horseradish cream for $19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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