Can you smoke in austin bars

Daily News. Steinberg , AM, Fri. Alice Berry. Tina Burner: Maybe This Time. Jourdain Fisher at Vulcan Gas Company. Subscribe to All One click gets you all the newsletters listed below. All rights reserved. Central Health, a Central Texas public health organization , is looking to ban smoking completely from the patios of Austin bars and restaurants , as reported by the Chronicle.

Local bars and music venues are understandably against the proposal, including places along Red River, East 6th Street, and around campus.

The restriction would deter potential customers. Hotel Vegas co-owner Jason McNelly told the publication :. Smoking was banned in public places, which included the indoor spaces of bars and restaurants, in Outdoor areas like patios and decks weren't included in that original regulation. At Hill's Cafe, smoking is allowed only in the bar area inside the restaurant. At The Tavern, patrons can smoke only on the outdoor patio.

What Cole is experiencing seems to be congruent with what some Dallas business owners have reported. Dallas imposed an ordinance in March that prohibits smoking in restaurants, bowling alleys, bingo halls and hotel areas -- except for guest rooms. We want to accommodate our customers, both smokers and non-smokers. We believe in choice. Our rules and regulations surrounding tobacco and alcohol use and consumption may differ from what you are accustomed to at home.

Please read below to find out more about smoking and drinking laws in the City of Austin and the State of Texas. In the City of Austin, smoking is not allowed in public places, including City parks, libraries, buses or within 15 feet of any pedestrian entrance. This ban includes bars and restaurant establishments. Smoking is allowed in private residences.