Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 1:00 AM - 4:00 AM · The Jackalope, Downtown Austin, Austin
The Jackalope screens Carrie on October 20 and Pearl on October 27, with pumpkin carving kits provided. Movies start around 8 p.m., and guests can bring their own pumpkin or buy one on site while supplies last.
TVs loop movies that haven’t been relevant since the Reagan era, pin-up portraits cover the walls, and a mounted jackalope watches over the room. Exactly the kind of weirdness that keeps locals loyal to this Dirty Sixth institution. The real draw is the food: a Chipotle Bacon Smash Burger topped with house-made pimento cheese for under $9, 95-cent wings on Tuesdays, and free pool on Mondays. One of the few bars downtown that still feels like it belongs to the people who live there.
House smash patty with spicy mayo and pickles on a toasted potato bun
Six smoked wings — 10 sauces from honey-jalapeño to porno hot
House-made chipotle pimento cheese on a smashed 1/4 lb patty — Food Network pick