23-05-2025
Memorial Day Weekend in Austin Is Loaded with Great Parties, Drinks, and Food
In a bustling city like Austin, it can be tough to keep up with all the changes at local restaurants — noteworthy specials, limited-time deals, pop-ups, and menu changes abound. This weekly guide highlights the coolest things, major changes, and exciting events at some of Austin's best restaurants . It's summer, babe, and Zilker Brewing Co. is having a party
Kick off the longest season in Texas, summer, with a Summer Kickoff Party at Zilker Brewing Co. on Sunday, May 25, from noon until 5 p.m. at 1701 East 6th Street in Austin. In addition to the usual offerings of cold beers, icy cool and frozen cocktails, and bites, look for drink specials including $2 Jello shots and $15 mini-pitchers of Woo Girl Punch (a pineapple fruited blonde beer with tequila and lime). Food trucks Spicy Boys and Patty Place will be on site with the usual menus of fried chicken sandwiches and burgers. For something a little different, Zilker invites visitors to shop around at a pop-up market featuring Cousin Kenny's, Third Round Vintage, Lucky Pup Vintage, and Playtime Vintage. DJ Mr. Brown Sounds will be spinning through the afternoon. Or maybe a summer pool party at Cloud Bar is more your style
The Omni Downtown is ready to roll, with Summer Saturdays returning this year with a Memorial Day weekend launch on Saturday, May 24, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 700 San Jacinto in Austin. Head to the rooftop pool and grab a drink at Cloud Bar. The drinks include craft cocktails like the Smoldering Mango (gin, mango, and Ancho Reyes Verde liquor for some spice) and the Gilded Lassi (tequila, passionfruit, and coconut), plus summertime faves like the house margarita and a piña colada. On the menu for its inaugural part of the season are burgers, kabobs, and brats, with complimentary frozen treats (we'll guess those are popsicles?). More top-shelf fare will be offered, including plates of tangy mango and habanero sea bass ceviche and an elevated Fra' Mani ham and cheese sandwich. Purchase a $25 day pass through ResortPass, or reserve daybeds and cabanas for groups at an additional cost. Or, if you're a block party kind of person, Canje
It is time for Canje's third annual block party, which is happening on Monday, May 26, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 1914 East 6th Street, Suite C in Austin. Chef and co-owner Tavel Bristol-Joseph invites chefs Ashleigh Shanti of Good Hot Fish in Asheville, Ian Corral of Mezquite in San Antonio, and Grace Aguilar of Austin's Five O Four to join in on the fun, Each will serve a signature dish during the party, as diners enjoy sets by DJ Jamie Dred and the All the Vibes crew and cocktails available for purchase from the bar. Entry is free, and food and drink tickets can be purchased for $12 each. Early birds can get a special pack of five tickets for $65 in advance.
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