Which Austin patios have sun right now?

Browse 207 listed outdoor dining spots in Austin and compare estimated sun hours. Sun calculations, recorded venue hours and local weather where available support the estimate. Guest reports are separate observations. Sunshine at a particular table is not guaranteed.

What are the best rooftop bars in Austin?

Browse the rooftop category for Austin where listings are available, then compare venue details, estimated sun hours and available ratings. Check the venue's own website for access rules and reservations.

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Does Sun Map work for shade and hot days too?

Browse the shade category where venues have shade or shelter tags. Not every listing has these details; confirm umbrellas, covered seating and availability with the venue.

Can I find late outdoor dining in Austin?

Compare estimated evening sun and recorded opening hours for Austin venues. Sunset changes with the season, so evening sun is not always available; confirm dinner service with the venue.

How can we choose a happy hour spot in Austin?

Choose a few venues on Sun Map, start an after-work poll and share its link by message, email or any chat. Friends can vote without an account or app. The poll chooses a meeting place, not a reservation or verified happy-hour deal; check offers directly with the venue.

I own a restaurant in Austin — how do I get listed?

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Outdoor Dining in Austin: Patios & Rooftop Bars

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207 listed outdoor dining spots

Sun, rooftops and outdoor dining in Austin

We currently track 207 terraces, rooftop bars and sun spots in Austin, kept up to date by the community. None of them are in the sun right now — check the sun hours below.

Local favourites

The local mix stands out for 9 gardens, 9 beer gardens, 6 rooftop bars and 1 waterside spots. Use the filters to find the kind of sunny spot you want.

City snapshot

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rooftop bars
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waterside spots
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gardens
11h 5min
Daylight

Sunset is at 18:48 and golden hour starts at 18:15.

Find outdoor dining in Austin, compare patios and rooftop bars, and check estimated sun hours before heading out. Sun estimates use the sun's position, available venue sun hours and local weather where available. Guest sun reports are separate observations, not a guarantee of sunshine at a particular table. Coverage is a selection of listed places, not every restaurant in the city. Browse free, or share a group poll to choose where to meet.

Winter sun in Austin: patios & rooftops

Best time for winter sun in Austin

Austin's sunny winter afternoons are great for patios and beer gardens, with heaters on cooler evenings.

Find the patio that keeps the sun

Low winter sun can leave patios in building shade before sunset. Compare estimated sun hours for listed Austin patios and rooftop bars using available venue hours and local weather. Guest reports are separate observations; forecasts do not guarantee a sunny table. Check today's weather and outdoor service with the venue.

Plan a winter happy hour

Pick a few sunny spots and start a poll — friends vote with one link, no app or account needed.

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Outdoor dining and group drinks in Austin

Compare listed outdoor seating, estimated sun hours and places to meet in Austin.

Sun forecasts, with limits made clear
Compare estimated sun hours for 207 listed spots in Austin. Calculations and venue-provided hours help with planning, but buildings, umbrellas and a table's position can change actual conditions.
Ratings where available
Check available Google and Sun Map guest ratings alongside venue details. Missing ratings do not imply a place has been reviewed.
Live reports from locals
Guest reports describe conditions someone observed at a venue. Where available, compare these with the forecast; a report is not a promise about your table.
6 rooftops, filtered your way
Browse available rooftop, waterfront and shade categories. Details depend on the tags and sun hours recorded for each venue.
Free, and no account required
Search, sun hours, hours of operation and directions are free. Sign up only if you want favorites, check-ins and friend activity.
Choose a happy hour meeting spot together
Pick a few venues and share a free after-work poll by message, email or any chat. Friends vote without an account or app. Check drink offers, opening hours and reservations directly with the venue; the poll does not book a table.

Top 10 sunny terraces in Austin

The ten best sun spots in Austin right now, ranked from 207 mapped terraces.

The sun score is calculated automatically from sunlit hours, how late the evening sun lasts, community ratings and check-ins, photos and how complete the listing is.

Best chance of evening sun today

No sun right now — these spots have the best aspect until sunset at 18:48.

Ranked by sun path, sunset, open western aspect and shade from buildings.

The sun in Austin this week (week 44)

Here is the sun outlook for Austin, 26 Oct–1 Nov. We track 207 terraces, rooftop bars and sun spots in the city and keep the sun hours up to date.

The best day for evening sun is Monday, when the sun sets at 18:50 after 11h 09min of daylight.

Days get 10 minutes shorter this week — by the weekend the sun sets at 17:45.

Planning after-work drinks in the sun? Aim for Monday in Austin and pick a spot with sun until 18:50.

Day	Sunset	Daylight
Monday 26 Oct Best evening	18:50	11h 09min
Tuesday 27 Oct	18:49	11h 07min
Wednesday 28 Oct	18:48	11h 05min
Thursday 29 Oct	18:47	11h 04min
Friday 30 Oct	18:46	11h 02min
Saturday 31 Oct	18:46	11h 00min
Sunday 1 Nov	17:45	10h 59min

The sun in Austin today

Sunrise

07:43

Sun highest

13:15

Sunset

18:48

Golden hour

18:15

Daylight

11h 5min

Explore by type

Pick what you're after in Austin – rooftop, beach club, waterfront or shade.

207 spots

Sunset in Austin month by month

How long the evening sun lasts on terraces in Austin across the year.

Month	Sunset	Daylight
January	17:53	10h 24min
February	18:20	11h 8min
March	19:40	11h 58min
April	19:59	12h 54min
May	20:18	13h 41min
June	20:35	14h 5min
July	20:35	13h 55min
August	20:14	13h 15min
September	19:38	12h 22min
October	19:01	11h 28min
November	17:36	10h 38min
December	17:33	10h 12min

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Guide: sun and terraces in Austin

Sun Map maps 207 outdoor spots in Austin, including 6 rooftop bars and 0 beach clubs. Sun status is calculated from the real-time position of the sun and topped up with sun hours flagged by guests and owners. You see where the sun actually is right now – not just where there are outdoor tables.

Good to know

Narrow streets lose the sun earlier – rooftop bars in Austin keep it longest.
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Opening and sun hours are kept up to date by the community – flag any changes.

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FAQ – Austin

Which Austin patios have sun right now?: Browse 207 listed outdoor dining spots in Austin and compare estimated sun hours. Sun calculations, recorded venue hours and local weather where available support the estimate. Guest reports are separate observations. Sunshine at a particular table is not guaranteed.
What are the best rooftop bars in Austin?: Browse the rooftop category for Austin where listings are available, then compare venue details, estimated sun hours and available ratings. Check the venue's own website for access rules and reservations.
Is Sun Map free?: Yes. Searching, sun hours, live conditions, ratings and directions are free, and you do not need an account. A free account adds favorites, check-ins, sun reports and friend activity.
Does Sun Map work for shade and hot days too?: Browse the shade category where venues have shade or shelter tags. Not every listing has these details; confirm umbrellas, covered seating and availability with the venue.
Can I find late outdoor dining in Austin?: Compare estimated evening sun and recorded opening hours for Austin venues. Sunset changes with the season, so evening sun is not always available; confirm dinner service with the venue.
How can we choose a happy hour spot in Austin?: Choose a few venues on Sun Map, start an after-work poll and share its link by message, email or any chat. Friends can vote without an account or app. The poll chooses a meeting place, not a reservation or verified happy-hour deal; check offers directly with the venue.
I own a restaurant in Austin — how do I get listed?: Claim your venue for free to update sun hours, hours of operation, photos, menu links and events. Verified owners appear with a claimed badge on their page.

Sun King league in Austin

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Sun, rooftops and outdoor dining in Austin

Winter sun in Austin: patios & rooftops

Best time for winter sun in Austin

Find the patio that keeps the sun

Plan a winter happy hour

Outdoor dining and group drinks in Austin

Sun forecasts, with limits made clear

Ratings where available

Live reports from locals

6 rooftops, filtered your way

Free, and no account required

Choose a happy hour meeting spot together

Top 10 sunny terraces in Austin

Las Bis

Nido

P6 – Rooftop Bar

Aussie's Grill and Beach Bar

Reina Rooftop

Sky Lounge

The Roof Top on 6th

1618 Asian Fusion

1972 Pub

604 Coffee

Best chance of evening sun today

Las Bis

Nido

P6 – Rooftop Bar

Reina Rooftop

Sky Lounge

The Roof Top on 6th

Aussie's Grill and Beach Bar

B.D. Riley's Irish Pub

The sun in Austin this week (week 44)

The sun in Austin today

Explore by type

1618 Asian Fusion

1972 Pub

604 Coffee

allday

An Nyeong K Tofu & BBQ

Arlo's Jr

ATX Cocina

Augustine

Aussie's Grill and Beach Bar

B.D. Riley's Irish Pub

Baby Acapulco

Banger's Sausage House and Beer Garden

Barton Springs Saloon

Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches

Bennu Coffee Shop

Bento Teppanyaki

Better Half Coffee & Cocktails

Blenders & Bowls

Blue Apsara

Blue Lacy

Bouldin Creek Cafe

Bungalow

Bureau de Poste

Busty’s

Buzz Mill

Café at the Loren

Café Crème

Caroline

Casa Colombia

Cedar Door

Cenote

Champions

Cherrywood Coffee House

Chuy's

Ciclo

Civil Goat

Civil Goat Coffee

Clark's Oyster Bar

Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden

Counter Cafe

Cuatro Gato

Dainty Dillo

daydreamer

Devil May Care

Domo Alley-Gato