Govalle

Govalle is a once-industrial East Austin neighborhood - its name comes from a 19th-century rancher's use of the Swedish word for "good grazing" - that's become one of the city's most interesting pockets for a night out, with BarFinder tracking 112 venues packed into a relatively small area. Old rail yards and fabrication shops have been converted into bars and breweries, most famously Central Machine Works, a World War II-era metal shop turned Eastside beer hall with live music in its backyard. The neighborhood's bar scene leans heavily toward classic bars and cocktail bars - standouts include The White Horse, a honky-tonk-style dance hall, and High Noon, alongside newer arrivals like Attabar and Mama Dearest. It's a short walk from East Cesar Chavez Street's restaurant row, making Govalle an easy add-on to a bigger night exploring East Austin.