Thursday, October 1, 2026, 11:00 PM - 2:00 AM · Hotel San Jose Courtyard Lounge, South Congress, Austin
Hotel San Jose's October First Thursday combines a burrito pop-up from cookbook author BarefoodTim with Mill Scale, live music from Americana guitarist Monica Valli, and a poolside pop-up with chainstitching and mini-lymphatic treatments. Tiny Zaps also opens its fall tattoo residency in Room 10, with tattoos available all day and drink specials at the Courtyard Lounge.
The courtyard at Hotel San José has survived every version of South Congress by staying exactly what it is: a lush garden hideaway behind bamboo with intimate live music and tables that encourage lingering. Order the michelada, add a cheese board, and people-watch the afternoon into night.
Frozen rose cocktail, the lounge signature daytime sipper on SoCo
Curated cheese selection with accompaniments, perfect for the patio
Rotating curated cocktails served in the garden courtyard daily.
Beer, lime juice, Tabasco, Worcestershire, dark soy sauce, and black pepper with a salt rim