Events at Modern Bar

The word is out… First Thursday is back and better than ever, and it has a new home right here on Rainey Street. We are partnering with our neighbors at Hotel Van Zandt to bring the ultimate energy back to the neighborhood with live music, DJs, and an unforgettable afterparty. Kick off the night with two floors of live music at Hotel Van Zandt from 6pm-10pm, then head over to our Altar Bar from 10pm to midnight for the official afterparty.

General Admission entry is available upon arrival and is subject to capacity. To elevate your night, upgrade to a VIP ticket to skip the line, gain access to the VIP lounge featuring music, bites, and a dedicated VIP bar, plus secure your exclusive afterparty access.

To celebrate the highly anticipated grand opening of our new backyard trail, The Confluence at Waterloo Greenway, Modern Bar is partnering with Waterloo Greenway to give back to the neighborhood.

The Verdita is an intricate, clarified milk punch, featuring green mango tepache and acid-adjusted tomatillo. Aromatic pandan adds a creamy sweetness to this vibrant, tropical cocktail. For every Verdita cocktail purchased, we will be donating $1 directly to support Waterloo Greenway’s mission of connecting Austin with nature.

Join us after exploring the new trail system to toast to our growing community. While the official grand opening festivities on the trail run from 10am to 2pm, the Verdita is available all day and all night. Come by the bar, enjoy a cocktail, and support the expansion of our neighborhood’s green spaces!