The Neighborhood
Take advantage of the best culinary & nightlife experiences Austin has to offer — or find respite in nature right outside your doorstep on the hike and bike trail — without ever having to get in the car. The Rainey Street District offers unparalleled entertainment and place-making experiences.
Modern Bar
Ground Floor Hospitality Concept
Imagine having Austin’s premier cocktail and daytime lounge just an elevator ride away. Located right at the ground floor of The Modern, Modern Bar serves as an extension of your living room, blending avant-garde mixology with effortless hospitality. As a resident, enjoy exclusive discounts and special perks.
- Morning Rituals: Start your day with specialty coffee, breakfast offerings, or a weekend mimosa in a design-forward space perfect for remote work or casual morning catch-ups.
- Elevated Nightlife: Transition seamlessly into the evening with low-waste, modernist craft cocktails and premium provisions in a sophisticated, approachable setting.
- Community & Culture: From curated DJ sets and live music, to exclusive gatherings at Altar Bar (the tucked-away event space featuring an iconic stained-glass backdrop), to special events series The Guest List, featuring experts in the hospitality field.
- Learn More: Visit modernbaratx.com for menus, events calendar, & more.
Access to Nature
13 acres of greenery, miles of trail, & Parks built for gathering
The Modern is engineered to seamlessly blend sophisticated city life with Austin’s natural beauty, placing you at the rare intersection of urban energy and serene escapes. Steps from your front door, Waterloo Greenway’s Confluence, the Lady Bird Lake Hike & Bike Trail, and multiple neighborhood parks connect you directly to some of the best green spaces in Austin.
- The Confluence at Waterloo Greenway: 13 acres of greenery, bridges, trails, and gathering spaces along Waller Creek, one block from your door.
- Lady Bird Lake Hike & Bike Trail: New bridge connections put Austin’s iconic 10-mile trail loop within an effortless walk.
- Palm Park: Soon to be revitalized as a major Waterloo Greenway entrance point and gathering place, with new playscapes, shade structures, picnic areas, and splash features built for family gatherings expected to be completed by the end of 2028.
- Rainey Street Trailhead Park: Urbanspace contributed over $500k toward revitalizing this critical connection point into a world-class outdoor amenity.
Cultural Destinations
- The Long Center for the Performing Arts: Austin’s home for the Austin Symphony, Ballet Austin, and Austin Opera, on the shore of Lady Bird Lake.
- Zilker Park & Austin City Limits: Austin’s most iconic park, home each fall to the Austin City Limits Music Festival.
- Waterloo Park & Amphitheater: An outdoor amphitheater built for concerts and civic gatherings, connected directly via Waterloo Greenway.
- The New Central Library: Austin’s architecturally-acclaimed downtown library.
- Red River Cultural District: A string of storied live-music venues like Stubb’s Bar-B-Q and Mohawk anchor Austin’s most historic entertainment corridor.
- The Paramount Theatre: A 1915 downtown landmark hosting film, comedy, and live performances year-round.
- The University of Texas at Austin: Home to Longhorns football Saturdays at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium and concerts and basketball at Moody Center.
Rainey Street 2.0
THE NEW RAINEY STreet EXPERIENCE
Rainey Street has come into its own as a dense & vibrant residential neighborhood. Enjoy immediate access to enhanced, ecologically-diverse green spaces along the Hike & Bike Trail and Lady Bird Lake. Add in an easy stroll to cool new spots like Bar Fino, Daydreamer Coffee, Amaya, and Modern Bar, and you’ll find yourself in the center of one of the city’s most vibrant and walkable residential districts.
Get a front row seat to the evolution of the Rainey Street District at The Modern Austin Residences.
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