Opening hours
Closed · opens 4:00 PM
| Monday | 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Thursday | 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Friday | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Saturday | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sunday | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
Local time in Austin: 11:16 AM (CST). Holiday hours may differ.
Location & directions
75 1/2 Rainey StreetAustin, TX 78701
About Half Step
Located at 75 1/2 Rainey Street in Austin, Texas, Half Step is a bar. It's part of our guide to 1,661 restaurants, cafes and bars in Austin.
Half Step is open 7 days a week, usually 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM. It stays open late, until 2:00 AM on most nights.
Quick facts
- Category
- Bar
- Address
- 75 1/2 Rainey Street, Austin, TX 78701
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 10 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 2 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for bars and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Half Step’s weekday schedule with 49 other bars in Austin. On a typical weekday it opens at 4:00 PM, later than most (the typical opening time is 3:00 PM) and closes at 2:00 AM, in line with the typical 2:00 AM.
In total it is open about 82 hours a week, 11 hours more than the local median of 71. 88% of bars in Austin open on Sundays, and Half Step is one of them.
Compared with 49 other bars in Austin that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for bars in Texas
Based on 10 menus with 171 priced items from bars in Texas, the median menu item costs $12.00, and half of all items are priced between $8.00 and $15.00.
We don’t have Half Step’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what bars in Texas typically charge.
Calculated from 10 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
What bars usually offer
Across 153 bars in our guide with detailed profiles:
- 94% offer delivery
- 77% have dine-in seating
- 76% take reservations
Ask Half Step directly to confirm which of these it offers.
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Half Step there are 55 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 236 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bars & Pubs (52), Cafes & Coffee (36), Mexican & Tex-Mex (23), and Burgers & Fast Food (11).
Competition is strong: 46 other bars are within a mile and 74 within three miles. The closest is Lucille, < 0.1 mi away.
92 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Mexican & Tex-MexVeracruz All Natural< 0.1 mi
- BarbecueThe Smokehouse at Banger's< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeDaydreamer Coffee< 0.1 mi
- PizzaSalvation Pizza Kitchen & Bar - Rainey St0.1 mi
- Asian & PacificAnthem Austin0.1 mi
What to expect at a bar
Bars and pubs cover everything from neighborhood dives and sports bars to cocktail lounges, wine bars, brewpubs and taprooms. Many serve food – burgers, wings, pub fare or a full kitchen – while others offer little beyond snacks or host food trucks.
What to order
- Local beer on draft – especially at brewpubs and taprooms
- A house cocktail – cocktail bars often have signature drinks
- Wings or nachos – classic bar food
- Pub burger – often one of the best-value meals in town
Good to know
- Bring a valid photo ID – it may be checked even if you look over 21.
- Kitchens often close earlier than the bar.
- Plan a safe ride home; rideshare pickup points are common outside busy bars.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Half Step's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM. Monday: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM; Tuesday: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM; Wednesday: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM; Thursday: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM; Friday: 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM; Saturday: 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM; Sunday: 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM.
Is Half Step open on Sunday?
Yes, Half Step is open on Sundays: 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM.
Where is Half Step located?
Half Step is located at 75 1/2 Rainey Street, Austin, TX 78701.
Is Half Step open late?
Yes – Half Step is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Half Step?
There are 236 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Half Step. Nearby options include Veracruz All Natural (< 0.1 mi), The Smokehouse at Banger's (< 0.1 mi), and Daydreamer Coffee (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other bars near Half Step?
46 other bars within a mile. The closest is Lucille, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do bars in Texas cost?
Based on 10 menus with 171 priced items from bars in Texas, the median menu item costs $12.00, and half of all items are priced between $8.00 and $15.00.
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