27 Places To Celebrate Your Birthday In Austin
Happy birthday, boo! Looking for something fun to do in Austin on your special day? It can be hard to figure out plans for your birthday... The trickiest part is just brainstorming, I'm sharing a lot of ideas for places to celebrate your birthday in Austin...for adults!
I'll start off by sharing the 10 best restaurants in Austin for a birthday celebration, and then I'll share 27 fun spots to celebrate your (adult) birthday in Austin.
Psst: if you want a quiet birthday date night with just one other person, here are the most romantic restaurants in Austin.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kelsey Kennedy is a native Texan and a local Austin author, photographer, and blogger with a serious obsession for all things Austin. As the creator of four Texas-focused travel websites, her work has reached over 12 million readers in 38 countries, all searching for the coolest things to do in the hottest cities in Texas. For more insider tips on the capital city, check out her bestselling travel book, Austin Food Crawls: Touring the Neighborhoods One Bite and Libation at a Time.
Best Restaurants In Austin For A Birthday Celebration
1. Fresa's Chicken - South First Street
Fresa's is, in my opinion, the perfect group restaurant in Austin for a birthday celebration. The South First Street location has that big creekside patio under the bistro lights, lots of giant tables, and that juicy grilled chicken that can be ordered for the whole table.
Bright pink prickly pear margaritas, chips and queso, and the best dang ice cream for dessert? Happy birthday to you! It's an easy place to make a big group reservation.
WEBSITE | 1703 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704, United States
2. Nixta Taqueria
If having a James Beard Award-winning chef prepare your birthday dinner tacos for you doesn't thrill you, I don't know what will!
These modern and inventive tacos are a great idea for a meal with friends. Everyone can order as many as they want and dine together in the big backyard area. Nixta is definitely one of the best birthday celebration restaurants in Austin!
WEBSITE | 2512 E 12th St, Austin, TX 78702
3. La Condesa
Oh La Condesa...how I love you! This modern Mexican downtown restaurant has a corner spot with floor-to-ceiling windows, a bright interior mural, and one of the best tequila and mezcal selections in Austin.
The contemporary cuisine has a strong corn base (those homemade tortillas are ahhh-mazing!) and every menu item is phenomenal.
This is a great option for an Austin birthday brunch or dinner!
WEBSITE | 400 W 2nd St A, Austin, TX 78701
4. An Austin Brewery
An Austin craft brewery is one of the easiest spots to celebrate your birthday in Austin because 1) you don't have to make a reservation, 2) entire families can join, and 3) everyone can order their own beer at the bar and food at the food truck.
Check out Meanwhile Brewing, which has a TON of food trucks and award-winning beer, St Elmo, which now has two Austin locations, Jester King in Dripping Springs for some delicious farmhouse ales and the best pizza ever, or Austin Beerworks - Sprinkle Valley Location because they have a playground for kids and beer/cocktails/wine for adults.
Or, visit one of the TOP 10 BREWERIES IN AUSTIN.
5. Soupleaf Hot Pot
For a fun and interactive group birthday dinner, get a big group together for an all-you-can-eat hot pot experience!
Soupleaf is a small, locally-owned spot with scratch-made broth and an impressive buffet of proteins, noodles, and veggies for dipping in your broth.
WEBSITE | 6929 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78752
6. Justine's Brasserie
Calling all night owls! If you're in east Austin and want an incredible French meal, wait for a table at Justine's.
Their French cocktails and classic cuisine are decadent and wonderful...the perfect birthday dinner celebration in Austin.
WEBSITE | 4710 E 5th St., Austin, TX 78702
7. Odd Duck
It really doesn't get much more classic than this! Odd Duck, a Michelin-recommended restaurant in Austin was at the forefront of the farm-to-table movement, and now they're ubiquitous with the Austin dining scene.
You can book a table for a big birthday celebration if you call ahead in advance. It's a fun spot because the plates are shareable, so everyone can try a lot of different bites.
WEBSITE | 1201 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
8. Loro Asian Smokehouse
Loro was the brainchild of Tyson Cole (Uchi) and Aaron Franklin (Franklin Barbecue), and it's always a great spot for a birthday restaurant in Austin!
There are big indoor and outdoor tables, and everyone orders their Asian/BBQ fusion food at the counter, making it really easy for each person to get their own tab.
Psst: be sure to order the birthday person a boozy slushy flight!
WEBSITE | 2115 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704, United States
9. Suerte
Suerte is one of the hottest restaurant in Austin right now for its award-winning sharable Mexican cuisine, incredible corn tortillas, epic cocktails, and gorgeous design.
It's definitely one of the best birthday celebration restaurants in east Austin...just be sure to book your reservation far enough in advance!
By the way, if you can't get a table at Suerte, try its sister restaurant, Este! It's from the same team/chef but has more of a coastal Mexican/seafood menu!
WEBSITE | 1800 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
10. Via 313
There are lots of great pizza restaurants in Austin, but Via 313 is one of the best restaurants for your birthday because these extremely good Detroit-style pizzas are small enough that you can order a bunch of different toppings.
Oh, and it doesn't hurt that beer is just $3.13 and wine is $5 during their late night happy hour from 8-10 pm. Happy birthday to YOU!!
WEBSITE | 1802 East 6th Street Austin, TX, 78702
27 Fun Spots To Celebrate Your Birthday In Austin
I shared 10 great birthday restaurants in Austin above, and now I'll share 27 other fun spots where you can invite your friends and celebrate your big day.
1. Top Golf
Golf, booze, food. It's always a good time. To make it a little more Austin-y, hit up a local craft brewery near Top Golf: Hopsquad, Fairweather Cider Co., and Celis Brewery are all close to Top Golf and worth a visit before or after your game of golf.
WEBSITE | 2700 Esperanza Crossing, Austin, TX 78758
2. Tiki Tatsu-ya
If Disney World and a tiki bar had a baby, it would be Tiki Tatsu-ya...and it's such a fun place to celebrate your birthday in Austin!
You can make reservations, which is always nice for a big group, and then order really fun and inventive tiki cocktails and bites. They even have "tropical storms" that come through the bar...the lights dim and artificial lightning strikes, and it's really cool!
WEBSITE | 1300 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704, United States
3. Dirdie Birdie's
For fun birthday celebration ideas in north Austin, check out Dirdie Birdie's at the Domain.
It's a fun indoor mini golf spot where you can order booze and play a round of golf with your buddies. Best of all? You don't have to worry about bad weather because it's all inside!
WEBSITE | 10910 Domain Dr Suite 120, Austin, TX 78758
4. GameOn! ATX
I thought this place might be kind of cheesy when I was invited to go with a group of friends, but when I tell you I HAD THE MOST FUN NIGHT OF MY LIFE I'm not exaggerating!
It's an interactive game show experience that kind of combines all sorts of different popular TV game shows (family feud, price is right, wheel of fortune, etc.) It's great for a big group!
WEBSITE | 1515 Dungan Ln #200, Austin, TX 78754, United States
5. Cidercade Austin
Conveniently located on Riverside near downtown Austin, Cidercade has pizza and wings, hard drinks, and tons of arcade games. It's family-friendly, but 21+ starting at 8 pm, so it's a good option for any age group. {Photo: Cidercade Austin}
WEBSITE | 600 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78704
6. Peter Pan Mini Golf
It's the oldest mini golf course in Austin (since 1946), and Peter Pan Mini Golf is always a fun (and hilarious...) way to celebrate your birthday in Austin!
You can even byob and food, and they offer table reservations for 90 minutes at no charge. (Just keep in mind that it's a kid-friendly spot, so stay tame! And no glass allowed.)
WEBSITE | 1207 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
7. Rent A Cabana At A Rooftop Pool in Austin
Weekday birthday? How about you just take the day off work and lounge poolside? There are dozens of beautiful rooftop pools in Austin that offer cabana rentals, complete with your own TV, mini fridge, and concierge service.
8. Rent A Boat On Lake Austin
How about renting a boat in Austin for your birthday?! There are lots of great boat rental companies in Austin (Float On is continually rated well and we have first-hand experience renting with them - they're awesome) where you can rent a large pontoon boat for a group of 8.
Boat rentals include a driver who takes you around to all the best swimming spots, a bluetooth connection so you can play your own party music, and you can BYOB on the boat for a fun day of birthday cheers.
WEBSITE | 5019 Capital of Texas Hwy N, Austin TX 78746
9. Glamping Near Austin For Your Birthday
Camping in Austin for your birthday? I mean...there's only a specific type of person who enjoys that. But GLAMPING?! Pretty much everyone enjoys a beautiful fire pit under the night sky and a luxurious night of sleep inside a swanky cabin.
Check out The Retreat On The Hill, which overlooks Lake LBJ, or The Yurtopian, a village of luxe yurts with private hot tubs that you can rent in Wimberley. {Photo: Retreat On the Hill}
WEBSITE | 4325 Cottonwood Dr, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657, United States
10. Zanzibar
7 stories up in downtown Austin, Zanzibar is a lush rooftop bar with amazing drinks, views, and bites. It's a fun spot to stop before heading to your next birthday destination. Or, you can make it the entire event!
It's located inside the Marriott. Access Zanzibar by walking into the hotel lobby and taking the elevators up to the 7th floor. (Guests won't need a key card for this.) {Photo: Zanzibar}
WEBSITE | 304 E Cesar Chavez St Unit 700, Austin, TX 78701
11. Punch Bowl Social
This is truly one of the best "they've got it all" spots in Austin! You can enjoy bowling, karaoke, mini golf, happy hour, and more, and it's all indoors (great for rainy or cold days in Austin.) It's called "punch bowl social" because they also offer giant punch bowls of boozy drinks you can order. Fun for a downtown Austin or Domain birthday! {Photo: Punchbowl Social}
WEBSITE | 522 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
12. See A Show At Continental Club
ICONIC and an amazing place to celebrate your birthday in Austin with a few close friends, the Continental Club on South congress has nightly shows featuring everything from blues bands to rock groups to acoustic solo acts.
WEBSITE | 1315 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
13. Austin Roller Rink
Before you scoff at this birthday idea, you should know that Austin Roller Rink has 18+ nights that go until 2 am! PARTY AT THE ROLLER RINK, BABY! {Photo: Elvira A., Yelp}
WEBSITE | 11600 Menchaca Rd #101, Austin, TX 78748
14. Go Two-Stepping At The Broken Spoke
The Broken Spoke is considered the "last of the true Texas dancehalls." It's truly one of the most historic and iconic honky Tonks in Austin, and they offer dance lessons every Wednesday-Saturday from 8-9. Gather your friends, put on your boots, and celebrate your birthday at this Austin institution!
WEBSITE | 3201 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
15. Bar Hop on South Menchaca, Austin's Hidden Bar Scene
Rainey? Nah. Dirty Sixth? Nope.
But how about the bars on South Menchaca? (Or Manchac, as locals call it.) These bars are far enough away from downtown that they're not overrun with tourists, but I'm telling you that there are some GREAT spots down there! Here are all the bars on South Menchaca - ranked.
16. Take A Cooking Class At Thai Fresh
The best little neighborhood Thai kitchen in Austin offers monthly cooking classes. You and your friends can make reservations to learn how to make Pad Thai, Drunken Noodles, and other Thai Fresh classics in a wok.
It's a fun, interactive birthday activity, and you might even pick a new skill that you can bring with you into your next year of life!
WEBSITE | 909 W Mary St, Austin, TX 78704
17. Get tickets to a UT Basketball Game
UT Football tickets are harder to get and more expensive, but you can easily get a big group together for a UT basketball game!
They play at the state-of-the-art Moody Center at University of Texas. Be sure to check out this list of the best restaurants near the Moody Center so your party can grab dinner before the game.
WEBSITE | 2001 Robert Dedman Dr, Austin, TX 78712
18. Bar Hop On Rainey Street (But Know The Good Spots!)
No, Rainey Street isn't ever going to be an Austin local's very favorite place to go...but if you know the worthwhile restaurants and bars on Rainey Street, it can actually be kind of fun.
Rainey Street, Austin, TX 78701
19. Take Dance Lessons At White Horse
White Horse is an east Austin honky tonk that has two-stepping lessons every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7 pm.
There are no reservations and it's a donation-based class, so you can just show up, tip your instructor, and party when the music officially starts at 7:30. It's a fun place to gather for your birthday in Austin whether you're a newbie to two-steppin' or you're a total pro! {Photo: White Horse}
WEBSITE | 500 Comal St, Austin, TX 78702
20. Mavericks Dance Hall Buda
One more dance party spot, because Mavericks Dance Hall in Buda is SO much fun if you want a loud and rowdy time! Buda knows how to party, y'all.
This place is newer and significantly bigger than Broken Spoke or White Horse, so it's great for a crowd.
WEBSITE | 275 Old San Antonio Rd, Buda, TX 78610
21. A Wig Party at Coco Coquette
Gather the group to get all glammed up with wigs, makeup, and more. The team at Coco Coquette will have you looking so fabulous. Every party guest gets to take a wig home!
WEBSITE | 2109 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702
22. Trapeze Classes at Sky Candy
If you want a more interactive birthday event, Sky Candy in Austin, Texas is a blast! Pole lessons? They've got them. Aerial, bungee, or burlesque? Yep. This is a really fun place to celebrate your birthday with some close friends.
WEBSITE | 1023 Springdale Rd #8A, Austin, TX 78721
23. Vino Vinyasa
If you want a fun private event for your birthday, book a class with Vino Vinyasa. They can come to you (or a hotel, event space, etc.) and offer yoga classes WITH WINE. Yep. {Photo: Vino Vinyasa}
24. Bowl & Bull
Ever wanted to ride a mechanical bull? There's no time like your birthday to seize the moment! Duckpin bowling, billiard tables, skeeball, hoops, and lots of food, too. It's one of the funniest places to celebrate your birthday in downtown Austin. {Photo: Bowl and Bull}
WEBSITE | 501 W 6th St #200, Austin, TX 78701, United States
25. Karting at COTA
Circuit of the Americas is right here in Austin, and it's also the premiere karting track in the country!
I mean, how cool to say you raced your buddies on a Formula One track for your birthday??
WEBSITE | 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd, Del Valle, TX 78617
26. Capital Cruises
Take a sightseeing boat tour, a cruise to see the Austin bats or a kayaking trip with your friends on your birthday! Capital Cruises offers all of these (and other options, too.)
They've been in Austin since 1991 and are the best-known boat rental company in the middle of Austin.
WEBSITE | 208 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704, United States
27. Rent E-Bikes and Bike Around Austin
Listen...it's your birthday, so there's no need to do anything too strenuous here. If it's a pretty day and you want to get a group together for an outdoor birthday activity in Austin, consider renting E-Bikes and then biking around Austin!
Note that you're not allowed to take motorized vehicles (including E-Bikes) on the Hike and Bike path around Lady Bird Lake, but if you rent with Barton Springs Bike Rental they'll point you in the right direction. You can even book a custom tour with them!
WEBSITE | 1707 Barton Srings Rd Austin, Texas 78704
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