20 Best Austin bars open on Thanksgiving Day

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A bar (Image via Pexels/Chan Walrus)

20) Barfly's

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Barfly's (Image via Instagram)

Thanksgiving marks the start of the holiday season, which is celebrated with friends and family. This is one of the best Austin dive bars. Barfly's has managed to maintain its original decor for more than a decade. It is a classic dive bar that operates on all holidays. It is an ideal place to hang out as it is open post-midnight as well.

19) Bender Bar

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Bender Bar (Image via Instagram)

Bender Bar is another outlet in Austin, Texas, which will welcome guests on the holiday. However, customers can only order drinks from the bar as their kitchen will remain closed on Thanksgiving Day. Located on West Ben White Boulevard in South Austin, the bar's timings for November 28 are from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.

18) The Cavalier

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The Cavalier (Image via Instagram)

While several Austin bars will be open on Thanksgiving Day, very few are serving food, and The Cavalier is one of them. The bar will be open from 6 p.m. to midnight, while the kitchen with a limited menu will be available through 11 a.m. In their announcement, the outlet wrote, "We’re open at 6 pm on Thanksgiving, and we have more fun coming up to close out the year!"

17) Chalmers

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Chalmers (Image via Instagram)

Chalmers, the new bar in East Austin, provides a friendly vibe to its guests. It is a great place for friends and family to hang out, and for a Thanksgiving get-together, it might turn out to be the perfect venue. It will be open on the upcoming holiday from 6 p.m. to midnight.

16) The Driskill Hotel & Bar

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The Driskill Bar (Image via Instagram)

The Driskill Hotel is a historic building located in downtown Austin. It is a must-visit location for anyone visiting the city. On Thanksgiving Day, the hotel bar will be open for guests to sit back and enjoy drinks of their choice in a classy space. The bar will open from 1 p.m. till midnight on the holiday.

15) Drinks Backyard

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Drinks Backyard (Image via Instagram)

This bar is located in Southeast Austin and is hosting the screening of the Dallas Cowboys versus the New York Giants football game on November 28. Amid the competitive environment, the bar is also serving drinks and pie to celebrate Thanksgiving Day. Friends and family can enjoy the day with a vast drinks menu.

14) Ego's Bar

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Ego's Bar(Image via Instagram)

Ego's Bar is one of the karaoke bars in Austin that will be open on Thanksgiving Day i.e., November 28. Guests can have a great time drinking at the bar and singing their favorite songs. While the drinks will be served from 3 p.m. to 2 a.m, the singing with music will begin at 8 p.m.

13) Gibson Street Bar

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Gibson Street Bar (Image via Instagram)

Gibson Street Bar in Austin already has a plan for the holidays for all its guests. In its holiday announcement, the bar asked its guests to "Get ready to Sip. Sparkle. Sleigh. and join us for the most glam-packed holiday season yet!" It will be open on Thanksgiving Day from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m.

12) The Grackle

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Cheers (Image via Instagram)

There are a few Austin bars that will remain open till after midnight on Thanksgiving Day. One of them is the Grackle, a whiskey dive, which will be open from 6 p.m. till at least midnight. However, if the bar is too busy on the holiday, it will stay open till 2 a.m.

11) Lala's

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Lala's (Image via Instagram)

Lala's has announced that they will remain open on Thanksgiving Day and other holidays to spread the joy of festivities. In their Instagram announcement, the restaurant and bar have asked its guests to "make this holiday season unforgettable—cheers to the most magical time of the year!" The bar will open at 7 p.m. and serve drinks till 2 a.m.

10) Workhorse

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Workhorse (Image via Instagram)

Workhorse is a neighborhood bar that is usually open for every holiday. On Thanksgiving Day, the bar and restaurant will open at 11 a.m. and serve drinks and food till midnight. They also have a special turkey burger for the holiday season, which they serve with sweet potato fries. However, the kitchen will close at 11:45 p.m.

9) Firehouse Hostel and Lounge

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Firehouse Hostel and Lounge (Image via Instagram)

It is a great spot for groups to enjoy Thanksgiving Day, as it is open on the special holiday. The lounge usually offers live music and a DJ to its guests on every Thursday. Additionally, Firehouse Hostel and Lounge provides a cozy and inviting atmosphere for guests to relax and enjoy their holiday festivities.

8) Yellow Jacket Social Club

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Yellow Jacket Social Club (Image via Instagram)

Yellow Jacket Social Club is another destination for people to celebrate Thanksgiving Day with drinks and delicious food. One of the best Austin bars will begin operating at 6 p.m., and guests will be served a special holiday food plate as well. The club is located at 1704 East Fifth Street in East Austin.

7) The Continental Club

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Restaurant and bar (Image via Pexels)

This is the best spot in Austin for those who enjoy the upbeatness of live music. It is known for being a local music venue that has been there for decades. As the restaurant and bar are open on Thanksgiving Day, groups can enjoy live music and dance around with drinks in their hands.

6) The Common Interest

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The Common Interest (Image via Instagram)

The Common Interest is another karaoke bar in Austin, Texas, which will welcome guests on Thanksgiving Day. While being thankful for the year they had, guests can celebrate the holiday by singing and dancing. The bar will also serve a variety of drinks for them to cherish on the specia occasion.

5) The Jackalope

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The Jackalope (Image via Instagram)

It is one of the Austin bars that provides some affordable drink options with the ambiance of a vintage bar. This dive bar offers an extraordinary experience to its customers. If guests are willing to celebrate an offbeat Thanksgiving, Jackalope is definitely the right place for them to have a drink and enjoy.

4) The Skylark Lounge

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The Skylark Lounge (Image via Instagram)

The Skylark Lounge has a completely different vibe from all other Austin bars. This dive bar has a more relaxed and laid-back atmosphere as guests enjoy their drinks and live music. It is also a place to witness some local talent. Music lovers can definitely enjoy the Thanksgiving Day at Skylark Lounge.

3) Nickel City

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Nickel City (Image via Instagram)

From November 25 to December 29, the Nickel City bar is celebrating Christmas magic at both its locations: Austin and Fort Worth.This neighborhood bar is perfect for those who love to cold beer and some other traditional mixed drinks.

2) The Peacock Mediterranean Grill

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The Peacock Mediterranean Grill (Image via Instagram)

The Peacock Mediterranean Grill will also remain open on Thanksgiving Day in Austin. The restaurant and bar is also offering a small menu with a single entrée, which will include a roasted turkey breast served with garlicpommess puree, hearth carrots, merquez sausage stuffing, and Parker House rolls.

1) Hyde Park Bar & Grill

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Hyde Park Bar & Grill (Image via Instagram)

It is again time for the annual Thanksgiving feast at one of people's favorite Austin bars, Hyde Park Bar & Grill. It has been decades since the restaurant has been hosting the feast, and people are already excited to grab a bite. Along with the roasted turkey breast, giblet gravy, cornbread stuffing, and more, they can also enjoy the holiday with some drinks.

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Edited by Sangeeta Mathew