Graduation Party Bar in Austin — The Aquarium on 6th

Graduation weekend in Austin deserves a venue that matches the energy. The Aquarium on 6th is a 9,000-square-foot, two-story bar on Historic East 6th Street with live fish tanks, a two-story indoor slide, and fishbowl cocktails — the kind of place where grads, families, and friends can all celebrate together.

Why Grads Pick The Aquarium on 6th

Whether you’re a UT Austin grad or celebrating a grad from any school in town, here’s why The Aquarium on 6th is the top graduation destination on East 6th:

• Reserved tables and group sections for grad parties of any size

• • Fishbowl cocktails perfect for toasting the graduate

  • • Two-story bar with a live DJ and packed dancefloor

    • • Indoor two-story slide and floor-to-ceiling fish tanks

      • • Steps from East 6th bars for a full graduation night out

        • • Open Thursday through Saturday — perfect for May and December graduation weekends

          • UT Graduation Weekends & Peak Dates

          • UT Austin typically holds commencement ceremonies in May and December, with major graduation weekends drawing thousands of families to downtown Austin. The Aquarium on 6th is centrally located on East 6th Street, making it easy to hit before or after your ceremony. We fill up fast during graduation season, so we recommend reaching out at least 2-3 weeks in advance to secure your reservation.

          • Reserve Your Graduation Party

          • Ready to celebrate your grad? Call us at (512) 499-8003 or fill out the form below to reserve your table or inquire about group packages. The Aquarium on 6th is at 403 E 6th Street in downtown Austin — book early for graduation weekends, as availability fills up fast.