Things to Do in Rainey Street

Bungalow houses turned into bars with backyard patios — the chill alternative to Sixth Street

Old bungalow houses turned into bars, each with a backyard patio. Free to walk around. No cover at most places. Food trucks everywhere. Craft Pride (Texas-only beer) and Container Bar are standouts. The chill version of Sixth Street.

Rainey St, Austin, TX 78701 · Most bars open 4pm-2am daily

Mini golf + karaoke + cocktails on Rainey Street. More fun than it has any right to be.

Mini golf course and bar with pop culture themed holes, karaoke rooms, and cocktails. It's on Rainey Street so you can bar hop after. More fun than it sounds — the holes are actually creative.

92 Rainey St, Austin, TX 78701 · Mon-Thu 4pm-12am, Fri 4pm-2am, Sat 12pm-2am, Sun 12pm-12am · indoor

Dim sum cart rolls around with grain-forward small plates. 50 seats. Reserve.

Grain-forward small plates on Rainey Street. The dim sum cart is the signature move — they roll it around and you pick. Housemade pastas, fermented everything, rotating seasonal menu. The wine list is thoughtful. Intimate space, maybe 50 seats. Reserve ahead.

51 Rainey St, Ste 110, Austin, TX 78701 · Tue-Thu & Sun 5:30pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 5:30pm-11pm. Closed Mon. · 512-366-5530 · indoor