Whiskey, Rooftop Dancing & Historic Homes in Austin
Austin's downtown contrasts start below street level at DuMont's Down Low, where whiskey and cocktails fill a basement speakeasy. This four-stop collection adds rooftop dancing at Speakeasy, the historic homes of Bremond Block and a compact-room stay at tommie Austin. Choose the settings that suit your plans rather than treating them as one continuous itinerary.
DuMont's Down Low tucks a moody, historic-feeling speakeasy into a basement in Austin's Warehouse District. More than seventy whiskey labels share the bar with handcrafted drinks, including the beet-flavored Blanche DuMont vodka cocktail, plus food. It opens daily from 5 PM to 2 AM, with weekday happy hour from 5 PM to 7 PM.
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Speakeasy fills several levels on Congress Avenue with 1920s style, live music, comedy lineups, and free games. Vintage bowling adds a hands-on detour, while the rooftop patio becomes a DJ-led dance floor. The bar serves cocktails including a lychee margarita. Some visitors warn of poor service during table reservations, so check the arrangement before booking.
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Eleven historic homes occupy a downtown square block bordered by West Seventh, West Eighth, Guadalupe, and San Antonio streets. Built between the 1850s and 1910, they retain an almost unaltered form, with Victorian and Greek Revival architecture. Large live oaks and lush planting frame them near Congress Avenue. Six were built or expanded for members of the families of Eugene and John Bremond.
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At 506 San Jacinto Boulevard, tommie Austin sits inside the Thompson Hotel, with compact rooms and shared access to the main property's gym, dining venues, and rooftop pool. A lobby coffee shop adds a convenient stop. Rooms have no refrigerators, and requesting one can eat up limited floor space. Downtown restaurants are within easy walking distance.
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