Austin, Texas Bachelor Party Guide

“Keep Austin Weird” is the motto of Austin, Texas, and this Southwest city has much to offer for your bachelor party as it’s a top bachelor party destination. Downtown Austin boasts famous bars and nightlife on legendary 6th Street. Renting a boat on a lake and going on a brunch bus, makes Austin’s unique offerings the ideal choice for a bachelor party. Here’s you Bachelor Party Guide to Austin, Texas.

Stay in Austin

Centrally located in Downtown Austin, Aiden by Best Western @ Austin City Hotel a an eclectic hotel in Austin, and is only a mile away from the SoCo District, and less than three miles away from world famous 6th Street. You and your group will not lack entertainment options, which vary from dining while listening to live music, drinking craft beer, and shopping at Weird Austin shop. Enjoy the convenience of Aiden’s on-site restaurant, Opal Divine’s Austin Grill for delicious burgers, laze about poolside, and when you’re feeling energetic, hop on one of the Peloton bikes in the gym. Don’t forget to book a couple of suites for you and your Austin bachelor party.

Drink in Austin

It’s no secret that Austin’s famous 6th Street is lined with dive bars, nightclubs, and music venues for you and your group to enjoy. Old 6th Street is filled with excitement that parallels New Orleans’s Bourbon Street. Try visiting the intimate Midnight Cowboy, noshing at the Parkside, and going to the staple Shakespeare’s Pub for an eclectic mix of atmospheres and vibes.

Dine in Austin

If you’re tired of receiving the same recommendations for Texas BBQ spots, and don’t want the hassle of waiting hours in line, try a food truck instead. Located in the lot of Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden, LeRoy and Lewis have been doling out creative, locally sourced meats since 2017. From their New School BBQ Sandwich topped with kimchi to Loaded Pork Hash with crispy pork skins, your taste buds and your buddies will thank you.

It’s not every day you hear a Chinese restaurant describe their food as “farm fresh, modern Chinese food.” If you’re intrigued to find out what that tastes like, dine for Dim Sum Brunch at Wu Chow, perfect for your group of guys. Bonus: All their cocktails come in kitschy tiki glasses so you can drink in style.

To-Do in Austin

Going on a boat for your bachelor party is a necessity for bragging rights and Float On Boat Rentals has you covered. Rent a 12-person boat on Lake Travis, located 30 minutes from your Aiden by Best Western @ Austin City Hotel, and home to the famous Devil’s Cove. Split 12 ways, the cost for a four-hour boat rental comes out to about $50 per person, and the boat comes stocked with your very own captain, Bluetooth radio for tunes, and Yeti cooler for drinks.

When you and your buddies are back on land, go aboard The Brunch Bus. Hosted by Twisted Texas Tour, the Brunch Bus Austin Food Tour is a three-hour foodie tour that includes breakfast tacos, kolaches, chicken & waffles, and an adult beverage at every stop. Plus, in this music city, you can’t forget the live band (even on the bus).

For more group getaway guides, check out The Best Western® Ultimate Group Getaway Guide.