Mardi Gras, or “Fat Tuesday,” falls on March 4, 2025, and some of Austin’s favorite bars, restaurants and venues are gearing up for a series of vibrant celebrations all over the city. Here’s your guide to the top festivities happening around town:
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Uptown Sports Club
- Date & Time: Saturday, March 1 – Tuesday, March 4, 2025
- Location: Uptown Sports Club, 1200 E. 6th St., Austin, TX
- Details: This Louisiana-inspired East Austin staple is rolling out a special Mardi Gras menu, including crawfish-stuffed hand pies, beignets, oyster po’boys, chicken fried Franklin Barbecue brisket, scratch-made king cake, and more. Specialty cocktails like the Bayou Bliss, Uptown’s take on an Irish coffee, and a clarified Hurricane will also be available. Expect festive decor, beads, and lively vibes throughout the celebration.
The Cavalier
- Date & Time: March 4, 2025, from 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Location: The Cavalier, 2400 Webberville Rd., Ste. A, Austin, TX
- Details: All day drink specials with frozen Irish coffee, Roast beef Po’Boys, gumno, and free crawfish.
Gibson Street Bar
- Date & Time: Saturday, March 1, 2025, from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Location: Gibson Street Bar, 1109 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX
- Details: Celebrate Mardi Gras with Texas-inspired cocktails and a Pops Crawfish boil. A perfect way to spend a festive afternoon with great food and drinks!
Easy Tiger
- Both Locations in North and South Austin.
- Offering $5 Happy Hour (sausages, pretzels, select beers & more), $5 Hurricanes, and King Cakes in our bake shops. Plus, live New Orleans music at our South Lamar location from 6PM-8PM.
Meanwhile Brewing Company
- Date & Time: Sunday, March 2, 2025, from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
- Location: Meanwhile Brewing Company, 3901 Promontory Point Dr, Austin, TX 78744
- Details: Mardi Gras festivities with Big Wy’s Brass Band providing live music. Enjoy New Orleans-inspired food specials from on-site food trucks, with Texas style gumbo from Distant Relatives, shrimp po’boys from Songbird, and King Cake ice cream from Bésame.
Hotel Vegas
- Date & Time: Monday, March 3, 2025, at 7:00 PM
- Location: Hotel Vegas, 1502 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702
- Details: Mardi Gras celebrations with performances by the Yes Ma’am Brass Band and the Minor Mishap Marching Band. Enjoy an evening filled with energetic music and festive vibes.
C-Boy’s Heart & Soul
- Date & Time: Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 7:00 PM
- Location: C-Boy’s Heart & Soul, 2008 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
- Details: Celebrate Fat Tuesday with the Austin Mardi Gras All Stars, delivering soulful tunes in a vibrant atmosphere. Doors open at 6:30 PM.
Volstead Lounge
- Date & Time: Tuesday, March 4, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 2:00 AM
- Location: The Volstead Lounge, 1500 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702
- Details: Join the Fat Tuesday festivities with hurricanes, beads, and King Cake. DJs Rapid Ric, ulovei, and Dennis Loy will keep the party going. No cover charge; must be 21 or older to attend.
Central Market
- Date & Time: Tuesday, March 4, 2025
- Location: Central Market Austin North Lamar, 4001 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78756
- Details: Join a cooking class to learn how to prepare traditional Fat Tuesday dishes. allevents.in