Check out businesses that are now open, coming soon, relocating, in the news or closing in downtown Austin.
This list is not comprehensive.
Now Open
Nobody's Business
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Chef Philip Speer and Via 313 co-founder Brandon Hunt opened Nobody's Business, a walk-up kitchen inside Lavaca Street Bar downtown. The menu features starters such as blue corn hush puppies and nachos, along with handhelds like Nobody's Cheeseburger and a fish sandwich.
Opened Sept. 12
407 Lavaca St., Austin
Instagram: @NobodysAustin
The Bins
A Houston-area thrift store opened a new Austin location in late September, according to its Instagram. The new second-hand retailer sells women’s and men’s apparel by the pound.
Opened Sept. 25
2915 Guadalupe St., Austin
Instagram: @TheBinsTX
Coming soon
The Charles Oyster House
A Charleston-inspired oyster bar is headed to Rainey Street. Daniel Berg and Dylan Salisbury from Berg & Sons Hospitality, as well as Vin Flores, are partnering on the new seafood spot. Berg, with Berg & Sons Hospitality, is also behind several local dining concepts including Bill’s Oyster and VanHorn’s. Berg and Salisbury previously owned and operated Teddy’s in Austin, which quietly closed in June.
Opening spring 2027
78 Rainey St., Austin
Relocations
Bar Peached
The restaurant will move to a new home after a fire caused by malfunctioning kitchen equipment forced its closure at 1315 W. Sixth St., Austin earlier this year.
Opening spring 2027
1401 W. Sixth St., Austin
In the News
AT&T Hotel and Conference Center
The conference center recently underwent renovations totaling over $35 million. Construction on the project began in the spring, modernizing guest rooms and meeting space, according to a news release.
1900 University Ave., Austin
Closings
Marlow
The East Sixth Street bar overlooking Waller Creek closed after nearly three years, according to its social media. Locals Mike DeBonville and Joe Schumacher opened the bar in September 2023 with developer Wade McElroy.
Closed Aug. 29
700 E. Sixth St., Austin
Garbo’s
Garbo's Fresh Maine Lobster announced on social media that the restaurant will not renew its North Lamar lease. However, Garbo’s fans will still be able to find lobster rolls at the North Mopac location, the post details.
Closed Sept. 26
626 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin
Saturn Cocktail Club
The local cocktail club closed in early October after three years of business. Saturn Cocktail Club closed due to financial strain, the owner shared on Instagram. Previously, the business offered small bites, cocktails, mocktails and beer.
Closed Oct. 8
906 Congress Ave., Austin
Zucchini Kill Bakery
The vegan, gluten free and soy free bakery is shutting down its location at Tweedy’s Bar. As a result, the bakery will offer expanded hours at its North Loop location. The team is also searching for a traditional bakery space to host events, classes and more, according to the Zucchini Kill social media.
Closing Nov. 1
2908 Fruth St., B Unit 101, Austin
Wheatsville Food Co-Op
The member-owned natural grocery co-op will close its Guadalupe Street store after 45 years, according to its Instagram. The co-op cited declining sales, rising costs and upcoming light rail construction along Guadalupe. The South Lamar location will remain open.
Closing Oct. 25
3101 Guadalupe St., Austin
