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.

The Confluence At Waterloo Greenway
13 acres of greenery, bridges, trails & gathering spaces

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. Located just a block away from your front door, The Confluence at Waterloo Greenway has officially opened, adding 13 acres of lush greenery, scenic bridges, and vibrant gathering spaces along Waller Creek.

Seamless Connections: New bridge connections and the revitalized Rainey Street Trailhead make it effortless to access the Lady Bird Lake Hike & Bike Trail or walk directly into the downtown Austin urban core.
Cultural & Culinary Hub: Stroll through the beauty of nature to the expanded Mexican American Cultural Center to the south, Waterloo Park & Amphitheater to the north, or soon, just across the street to highly-anticipated upcoming neighborhood restaurants such as Alteño (by Michelin-starred Chef Johnny Curiel) and Watr, the 16th-floor rooftop retreat at Waterline.

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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