There’s no such thing as a pour decision when it comes to choosing a wine bar in Austin — this one is Wanderlust Wine Co.'s Shady Lane location. | Photo by ATXtoday
Next time you’re craving vino, sip and stay awhile at one of these local establishments with extensive wine lists, vibrant atmospheres, and delicious eats. Psst — this guide pairs well with a full glass.
House Wine
House Wine has operated in Austin since 2008, but recently moved into this stunning space on South 1st Street.
Photo courtesy of House Wine
Sip wine in style at this aptly named business located inside a turquoise home on South 1st Street. Perks of wining and dining here include:
Happy hour from 3 to 6 p.m. daily
A $49 bottle + cheese board special on Tuesdays
All-night happy hour on Wednesdays
Live music on Fridays and Saturdays
Half-priced glasses on Sundays
Rosie’s Wine Bar
Clink and you might miss this intimate wine bar tucked behind Howards Bar and Club, featuring a secluded patio, bottles from around the globe, and a menu of small plates inspired by European cuisines.
Winona Fighter | 8 p.m. | ACL Live at 3TEN | $20+ | This three-piece band from Nashville is on a mission to make punk music accessible to all.
New Material Night | 9-10:30 p.m. | East Austin Comedy | $10 | Be the test subject for seasoned local comics’ new material.
Wednesday, Feb. 19
African Diaspora Dance Night | 7-10 p.m. | Retail Therapy Cocktail Lounge | $15 | Learn Angolan and Haitian partner dances, vibe to beats by DiiJRay, and fuel up on Haitian foods available for purchase.
Thursday, Feb. 20
LOVB Salt Lake vs. LOVB Austin | 7 p.m. | H-E-B Center, Cedar Park | $35+ | Get in on the professional volleyball team’s first season at this home match.
Mahabharata Tales | Thursday, Feb. 20-Sunday, Feb. 23 | Times vary | The Rollins Theater at the Long Center | $23+ | This exploration of the Hindu epic features 20 Austin-based actors and music from local artist Nagavalli.
Meet Austin’s go-to Realtors for first-time buyers, sellers, and investors. | Photo provided by Open House Austin
Open House Austin believes in homeownership for all, offeringpersonalized real estate services for buying, selling, and leasing homes, as well as finding rental properties in the Austin area.
In addition to guiding first-time buyers through the process, providing transparent advice, and offering home tours and workshops, they also love hosting community events in their whimsical eastside office space, like:
24 Diner’s namesake is making a comeback. The North Lamar Boulevard mainstay will bring back 24-hour service Wednesday-Saturday starting Wednesday, Feb. 19. The new late-night menu will feature staples like chicken + waffles and chili cheese fries, plus specials like wagyu smash burgers, chicken pot pie, and bangers + mash.
Edu
Austin ISD will freeze hiring efforts district-wide in response to its current $110 million budget deficit, starting Saturday, March 1. The hiring freeze excludes special education services, and more plans to reduce the deficit include restructuring departments, selling Austin ISD properties, and improving attendance rates to bolster state funding. (KUT)
Closing
Wine bar and restaurant Underdog will close on Saturday, March 8 — but don’t worry — the team plans to open a new concept in May. If you want to plan one last visit, a portion of the proceeds during the restaurant’s final week of service will support the Pasadena Humane Society.
Announced
Calling all country music fans. Dierks Bentley will bring his “Broken Branches” tour to the Moody Center on Thursday, May 29 with special guests Zach Top and The Band Loula. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 28.
Outdoors
City officials and the San Antonio Spurs celebrated improvements to Davis-White Northeast Neighborhood Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony over the weekend. Enhancements include a fresh playscape and new basketball goals, swings, and ADA benches. Find more local parks worth a visit.
Ranked
We already know Austin is the best, but it’s nice to be validated. The Capital City ranked No. 1 in WalletHub’s new list of the “Best State Capitals to Live In,” which considered factors like affordability, quality of life, education, economic well-being, and heath care.
Listen
How did Spurs stars perform at NBA All-Star Weekend 2025? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the San Antonio Spurs with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Sports
Catch the best volleyball action right here in Austin as the “Week with LOVB” wraps up this Thursday, Feb. 20, at 7 p.m. CST. Watch Team USA stars Madisen Skinner + Chiaka Ogbogu lead LOVB Austin against Olympic standouts like Haleigh Washington and Jordyn Poulter from LOVB Salt Lake. Grab tickets.*
Community
When you think about Austin, what local businesses come to mind? We’re positive you just started a mental list, and we’d love to compare notes. Share your favorites with us by Friday, February 21. Ready, set, nominate.
Wellness
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Biz
👀 What’s new at The Domain
Buy a new bag — or just a coffee and cookie — at Coach’s new store in The Domain. | Photo courtesy of Coach
“When did that open?”
If you’ve said this recently while walking through The Domain or Domain NORTHSIDE, it’s not just you. There are tons of new businesses and highly anticipated spots set to open soon in Austin’s premier shopping destination:
The Coach Coffee Shop
Coach recently revamped its presence in The Domain and the relaunch included The Coach Coffee Shop‘s debut. Shoppers can now find exclusive merch featuring the coffee shop’s mascot, Lil Miss Jo, and indulge in snacks like cookies, brownies, and soft-serve alongside drinks like the s’mores latte.
Loro
It was about time that Austin secured a second location of this beloved Asian smokehouse, which is a collaboration between Tyson Cole of Uchi and Aaron Franklin of Franklin Barbecue. The new restaurant boasts a large patio, beer garden bar, and a $15 “Lunch Two Step” special available in-store only.
Did you know that Austinites from opposite sides of the city once played tug-of-war across Lady Bird Lake? The battle of south Austin vs. north Austin is one of my favorite pieces of local lore — read Austin Monthly’s retelling of the 1987 event.
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