Lucky Lounge   

The Lucky Lounge is rife with the kind of subdued chic that Austin has been missing for so long. A large, open hall with sleek furniture and modern fixtures, the Lucky Lounge achieves the ultimate in design: Its interior evokes a mood without drawing attention to itself. And its location off Colorado at Fifth Street keeps it out of the bar-hopping circuit of the Sixth Streeters, while remaining close to the action. Weekday nights here are particularly pleasant, as people choose between the more secluded atmosphere of the upstairs balcony or the sprawling, high-ceilinged grandeur of the downstairs lounge. On the weekends, things kick into high gear, however, as Austin's slickest players come out in droves for a high- powered party scene.