South Congress Hotel

05/20/2026

One more for the road. All our remaining SCH merch - including hats, tees, keychains, totes, drink ware, blankets, and yes, *the* signature scented candle of South Congress Ave - is now on sale + up to 50% off through our last day open: Sunday, 5.31.26.
Shop in person in the lobby shop next to the front desk, first-come + first-served, while supplies last.

05/04/2026

Y’all’ve always shown up and shown out on the first - come help us cheers to the last. First Thursday returns to South Congress Hotel this week on 5.7 and we’re wrapping up over a decade of Austin’s most iconic monthly block party before we close our doors on 5.31.26. Come celebrate + create some new core memories with a live performance by Spirit Ghost and DJ sets all over the hotel by CRG + Who Izzy + Frontside + King Louie.

SCH’s signature monthly event is free + open to all. 21+ only. Good times brought to you by our partners Deep Eddy Vodka + Ilegal Mezcal + Happen Twice + powered by WERD. We’re proud to be partying for a good cause for the fourth year in a row: a portion of drink sales will be donated to help support our friend at the SIMS Foundation and their support of our local Austin music community all night long.⁠

Help us do our big one: secure your spot with the Maie DayFirst Thursday fast-pass. A $40 pre-sale ticket allows you to skip the long First Thursday line and gain immediate event entry starting at 6PM. Fastpass perks also include a welcome cocktail when you arrive, a dj set from Who Izzy, signature dishes served 6:30-8:30p including philly cheesesteak bites, tartare, chips + queso, gimme burgers, fries, dusted chicken wings, mini desserts and more, and private cash bar access for shorter drink lines + quicker service, too. Learn more + get your $40 ticket pre-sale online: https://www.exploretock.com/southcongresshotel/event/606026/maie-day-x-first-thursday-fastpass-5726
Select number available at the door, while supplies last.

We love ya, South Congress - see you at 1603 for one more!

04/21/2026

Always happy to see y’all. 🙂🙂🙂 Cheers from the living room of Austin, welcoming locals + travelers alike.
Swing by + stay a while in the Lobby Bar; open daily at 11am with Happy Hour - $8 cocktails! $6 glasses of wine! $3 beers! Shareable snacks! - every Monday-Thursday from 3-6pm and 9p-close on Thursdays, too. No reservations needed; spent through 5/31/26.

Photos + art by , , , , , ,

03/27/2026

You could be anywhere in the world next Thursday, but why would you wanna be anywhere but South Congress Ave? Our monthly block party returns on 4.2 and First Thursday will be back in full swing with a live performance by the one and only Angel White and DJ sets by Lonny + Orya + Diego The Fuego + Ruuex + King Louie.

Our signature monthly event is free + open to all; 21+ only. Good times and refreshments brought to you by our partners in party: Deep Eddy Vodka + Ilegal Mezcal + powered by WERD. A portion of drink sales will be donated to help support our friends at the the SIMS Foundation.

We know you’re *so over* waiting in lines after this month, so we got you: Maie Day's First Thursday fast-pass ticket is clutch + allows you to skip the long First Thursday line and gain immediate event entry starting at 6PM. Fastpass perks also include a welcome cocktail when you arrive, a dj set from Ruuex, signature dishes served 6:30-8:30p including philly cheesesteak bites, tartare, chips + queso, gimme burgers, fries, dusted chicken wings, mini desserts and more, and private cash bar access for shorter drink lines + quicker service, too. Learn more + get your $40 pre-sale ticket online now: https://www.exploretock.com/southcongresshotel/event/601454/maie-day-x-first-thursday-fastpass-4226
Select number available at the door.

- and ever-ever!

03/24/2026

Welcome the return of patio season at Café No Sé - aka Soco’s sunniest corner café - daily from 7a-3p and enjoy brunch, lunch, coffee, cocktails & desserts, all made in-house, alongside the best people watching on Austin’s favorite street. Reservations? Recommended. Walk-ins? Welcome. Dogs? Always invited, with water bowls + housemade treats available, too.

03/12/2026

A gold keepsake + a conversation piece + a functional souvenir. SCH's custom engraved Zippo lighters are a classic design complete with the "click" + refillable to last forever.

Shop online anytime below or stop by the Lobby Shop, open 11a-6p daily.

A gold keepsake + a conversation piece + a functional souvenir. SCH's custom engraved Zippo lighters are a classic design complete with the "click" + refillable to last forever. Available for purchase with or without lighter fluid.

02/27/2026

Not new to it + true to it: a fresh month means a fresh First Thursday lineup. Your favorite monthly block party returns next week on 3.5 with a live performance by Archer Oh and DJ sets by Dragonn Queen + He###GF + Ruuex + Williamm + King Louie all over the hotel.

Our signature monthly event is free + open to all; 21+ only. Good times + refreshments brought to you by our partners Deep Eddy Vodka + Happen Twice + powered by WERD. We’re proud to be partying for a good cause for the fourth year in a row: a portion of drink sales will be donated all night long to help support our friends at the SIMS Foundation and their care of our local Austin music community.

Skip the long line with bites + bevs: Maie Day's First Thursday fastpass is the pro move, including (MICHELIN Recommended) food and drink + quicker entry into the event + shorter bar lines, too. Pre-sales are open now online here: https://bit.ly/FTFastpassMarch2026
$40 includes immediate access in starting at 6PM, a DJ set from Ruuex inside, a welcome cocktail when you arrive with private cash bar access, and favorite steakhouse bites served all night, including gimme burgers, fries, steak bites, chips + queso, dusted chicken wings, cheesecake bites, and more. Select number available at the door, too.

See you on Soco!

02/19/2026

Soco’s fave souvenir 🫶 Stop into the Lobby Bar and strike a pose in the SCH photomatica photobooth; three frames, two strips + one core memory. Open to hotel guests and South Congress street strollers alike.

Photos c/o , , , + , samanthabhuiyan

02/09/2026

Hot crispy fries and chilled, crisp champagne: we’ve got the right temperature for the season of love at SCH. Book a stay during the entire month of February and savor time with your Valentine, Galentine or Pal-entine with our famous crispy Café No Sé french fries and a bottle of bubbles delivered to your room.

Cheers to forever - and a side of fries.

Offer valid on stays booked February 1-February 28, 2026 + based on availability. Use code FRIESFORYOU when booking below.

Celebrate all month long and toast to the ones you love with chilled, crisp champagne and hot, crispy fries delivered to your room at South Congress Hotel.