A group of West Sixth Street bar and restaurant owners are aiming to revitalize the entertainment district.
The newly formed West 6th Business Association seeks to better collaborate with the neighborhood and highlight the diversity of experiences available along the corridor, according to information released today by the business group.
Originally known for its diverse, authentic appeal, the district has become known for a hard-partying mentality, causing a compromise of several business owners' values and an unsafe environment, the information states.
“This community is our home and our livelihood. As business owners we want to uphold its integrity by offering the best product that we can,” said Chad Womack, owner of The Dogwood Austin. “We’ve all seen and experienced some hurdles in achieving this, and it was time to work together, to use our respective identities to be greater than the individual.
"West Sixth is more than light beer, DJs and shots—there’s great food around here, live music, solid craft cocktails and local brew, and our staff has the biggest smiles in town.”
The business association will also work to improve mobility, driving safety and accessibility, according to the group.
West 6th Business Association will also coordinate special weekly, quarterly and annual events. The first such event, BrunchWest, will be held Nov. 20 and will promote the brunch dining options in the district.
The businesses currently involved in the association are as follows: Star Bar, Rattle Inn, Key Bar, Wahoo’s Fish Tacos, Kung Fu Saloon, Green Light Social, J. BLACK’s, The Dogwood West 6th, Little Woodrow’s, Parlor & Yard, The Hoffbrau Steakhouse, Rustic Tap, Hut’s Hamburgers, Frank & Angie’s Pizzeria, Dirty Bill’s and Brew Exchange.
For more coverage of the West Sixth entertainment district, read our December front page story: New entertainment options jolt West Sixth Street district into action
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