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Planning a Bachelorette Party in Austin? We Have You Covered
Planning a bachelorette party weekend in Austin is so much fun, especially with the millions of places to go, stay and see. Instead of letting you feel overwhelmed by the options, we’ve done the hard work for you and narrowed...
Planning a bachelorette party weekend in Austin is so much fun, especially with the millions of places to go, stay and see. Instead of letting you feel overwhelmed by the options, we’ve done the hard work for you and narrowed down the places we think you’ll love for a weekend with the girls. From places where you can crash slumber-party-style in bunk rooms with your girlfriends to the city’s swankiest poolside bungalows, we’ve got your accommodation on lock. Not sure where to brunch? We found a place that serves the best meal of the day, every day. We’ve even found a place with the best punch bowls in town. Looking for something extra to do while you’re visiting with a squad? We’re thinking vino Vinyasa session followed by a swim at Barton Springs. You in? Awesome! Let’s head to the best part of Texas, y’all.
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No matter how many ladies you’re traveling with for a bachelorette party in Austin, there’s a perfect hotel stay for every crowd. Picturing a lazy weekend on the lake? Head to The LINE. Prefer a SoCo boutique hotel with great style? Check out South Congress Hotel.
Head on up to the 12th floor of The LINE for the biggest suite with the best views of Town Lake. This apartment-style suite, dubbed the RWB Suite, includes a modern living space, a kitchen with a dining table, and the comfiest private bedroom for the bride-to-be. Oh, and there’s a pool table, making this the primo room for gathering the girls before hitting the best restaurants and bars in town.
If your girl loves the rock-n-roll vibe of Austin, this hotel is right up her alley. South Congress Hotel is in the heart of Austin’s most charming neighborhood, with easy access to the best restaurants, bars and music venues. For those bachelorette squads feelin’ a slumber party, the 4-bed bunkroom with a balcony and living room is the way to go!
For those planning to spend time partying on the East Side and checking out the local music scene, a stay at Native could be right up your alley. The rooms here are moody and built for crowds. We’re especially down with the Romper Room, which sleeps eight and has its own full bar with hangout space for up to 40 people.
The swanky poolside bungalows at Hotel Saint Cecilia offer an adorable home base for a bachelorette party weekend in ATX. This hotel is tucked away on a back street in SoCo, offering a private garden oasis for the bachelorette party crew that pictures lots of pool time and hanging outdoors throughout the weekend.
Whether you’re looking for a rooftop bar with fabulous cocktails and small bites or a cozy oyster spot with lots of bubbly options, there are plenty of places with great drinks and delicious food in Austin. For a stylish bachelorette party crew, here are some favorites to add to your list.
Love, love, love this open-air rooftop party spot for a cool cocktail gathering with the girls. At P6, you can toast to the bride-to-be with a shareable toasted almond mai tai while noshing on small plates and cheese platters.
Brunch at Elizabeth Street Café isn’t your typical bacon-and-eggs experience. Instead, this light-filled Vietnamese restaurant and French boulangerie is more likely to serve you a bachelorette hangover cure in the form of a breakfast bàhn mí and a fresh passionfruit mimosa.
Brunch is served every single day at this bright South Congress restaurant. Start with a freshly baked pistachio blackberry apricot croissant before diving into a classic Texan meal of eggs with bacon, confit pork, borracho beans, tomato, roasted jalapeño, cilantro butter, and lavain. Or, you could always split the pain perdu with your besties.
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Filled with natural light, neutral tones and tons of plants, Hank’s is a beautiful space to gather the girls for a shared meal. With wood-grilled salmon, veggie burgers and fried chicken sandwiches, there’s something for every type of eater in your travel crew.
Nothing says celebration quite like oysters and bubbly, and Clark’s serves the best of both in a lovey setting. Happy hour is a great time to head over for cheaper oysters and five-dollar martinis.
Set inside an old farmhouse that dates back to 1893, Mattie’s at Green Pastures has various private dining spaces, a wraparound porch and a huge courtyard with roaming peacocks. The setting feels undeniably southern, and the food is seasonal and approachable.
When you’re looking for a place to kick off a leisurely afternoon, head on over to Hillside Farmacy for delicious cocktails, punch bowls, oysters and more. This gorgeous little vintage-inspired spot is open daily, including weekend brunch.
Set inside Hotel Ella, Goodall’s is a pretty little American bistro with indoor and outdoor seating in the heart of downtown Austin. Here, you’ll get a dash of history from the landmark setting, complemented by a hearty meal that might include cornmeal crab fritters followed by pork tenderloin roasted in 5 chilis with pickled peaches, charred broccolini and house achiote.
There’s so much to do and see in Austin, you’d be crazy to get bored during a bachelorette weekend in this buzzing town. Between going out to the music venues on the East Side and feasting on tacos all over ATX, you'll probably want to schedule in some spa time, a little shopping and time to go for a swim.
A trip to The Blanton Museum of Art is a great way to spend a few hours out of the sun and inside the A/C while getting a taste of modern art and Old Master paintings alike. Hot tip: The museum is open late on Fridays, making a great destination to kick off your first night in the city.
Less a pool and more a swimming hole, Barton Springs Pool makes a great hangout spot on a hot, sunny day in ATX. Nowhere better to don those matching bridesmaids’ swimsuits!
Kick off the bachelorette weekend with a primp session at LACQUER and all the ladies can have their nails done. This salon is ethical, soakless and all sorts of luxurious.
Photo by Andy Forde via Visit Austin
It perhaps goes without saying that Austin is one of the best cities for festivals, whether it’s SXSW, ACL or Old Settler’s. So, if you’re planning a bachelorette party for a bride who prefers live music over most anything else, you’ll want to plan ahead to get in on the ATX action before all the hotels sell out during these huge events.
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There’s no shortage of vintage shopping to be done in Austin, but Feathers on South Congress is an easy favorite for any bachelorette crew with varying styles. The shop carries not only amazing vintage finds, but also has its own line of locally made clothes with loose, billowy silhouettes.
Why make the near-impossible choice between going to yoga and having a glass of wine when you can so easily do both? This hour-long Vinyasa yoga session walks you through an education in vino, ending class with a tasting. And yes, you can book a private session for your bachelorette squad.
Cooking classes can be a great bonding experience for a group of bachelorette party goers, especially those who don’t know each other all that well yet. Silver Whisk offers private cooking classes, like sushi for beginners or pasta making, each with a local chef at the helm.
Whether you’re just booking a natural mani/pedi session for the girls, or prefer to indulge with a two-hour deep tissue massage, Milk + Honey is an easy spa to head to with a group. For anyone not into self-care appointments, there’s plenty of shopping to do nearby while the others get pampered.
You and the girls could easily spend the day enjoying a spa package at Viva Day Spa near Barton Springs. To indulge the bride over the course of six and a half hours here, collectively splurge on the Viva Diva package and she’ll receive a 90-minute Swedish massage, a back and shoulder sugar scrub, hydrating body wrap, a scalp treatment, foot reflexology, a mani/pedi, a facial, lunch, and wine. Pretty sure she’ll be holding that glow all the way to her wedding day!
