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Food scene
Honestly the best BBQ and worth the wait. Get in line early and pack beverages while you wait. It’s a destination! Serving starts at 11:00 (lunch only) but the line forms early 7:00 am (walk to). Closed on Mondays. Can also order on-line ahead and pick up sliced BBQ by the pound (brisket is to die for).
919 locals recommend
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StHonestly the best BBQ and worth the wait. Get in line early and pack beverages while you wait. It’s a destination! Serving starts at 11:00 (lunch only) but the line forms early 7:00 am (walk to). Closed on Mondays. Can also order on-line ahead and pick up sliced BBQ by the pound (brisket is to die for).
Delicious meat. Plan B when you don’t want to wait in Franklin’s line. Local BBQ trailer with fantastic meats and especially the pulled pork (walk to). On some days, they have free local beer! Nice outdoor seating area.
215 locals recommend
Micklethwait Craft Meats
1309 Rosewood AveDelicious meat. Plan B when you don’t want to wait in Franklin’s line. Local BBQ trailer with fantastic meats and especially the pulled pork (walk to). On some days, they have free local beer! Nice outdoor seating area.
Dishes with a modern twist alongside craft cocktails. Try the brisket fried rice. You can walk to, but check first because they may just have take-out service.
70 locals recommend
Old Thousand
1000 E 11th StDishes with a modern twist alongside craft cocktails. Try the brisket fried rice. You can walk to, but check first because they may just have take-out service.
Paperboy location is open (was a food trailer)! New cocktail spot on 11th street (walk to). Everything on the menu is delicious! The picture shows the neighborhood "moonlight tower" in the background (one of 17). Nice outdoor seating on second floor.
132 locals recommend
Paperboy
1203 E 11th StPaperboy location is open (was a food trailer)! New cocktail spot on 11th street (walk to). Everything on the menu is delicious! The picture shows the neighborhood "moonlight tower" in the background (one of 17). Nice outdoor seating on second floor.
Coffee shop that serves breakfast tacos. Once purchased $9 pint of Lick ice cream there (excellent choice)!! Rotating selection of craft beer (walk to on 11th street). Outdoor seating.
352 locals recommend
Quickie Pickie
2027 E Cesar Chavez St Coffee shop that serves breakfast tacos. Once purchased $9 pint of Lick ice cream there (excellent choice)!! Rotating selection of craft beer (walk to on 11th street). Outdoor seating.
Great brunch spot in a historic East Austin building. Farmacy has a great deal of indoor & outdoor dining. Try the Mac n cheese! Walkable (11th) Plenty of outdoor seating.
354 locals recommend
Hillside Farmacy
1209 E 11th StGreat brunch spot in a historic East Austin building. Farmacy has a great deal of indoor & outdoor dining. Try the Mac n cheese! Walkable (11th) Plenty of outdoor seating.
Austin’s go-to Mexican restaurant where the fajitas and frozen margaritas stand out among the crowd. Try the Bob Armstrong queso. If you are watching sugar intake, they have one of the best skinny frozen margaritas in town. We have been enjoying Matt’s for 30 years even used to shake hands with Matt Martinez Sr. They have an excellent large outdoor patio and bar with an excellent wait staff. Lately, the lines have been long to get a table, so you may want to call ahead to understand the wait - definitely worth the wait for the Tex-mex & margs.
304 locals recommend
Matt's El Rancho
2613 S Lamar BlvdAustin’s go-to Mexican restaurant where the fajitas and frozen margaritas stand out among the crowd. Try the Bob Armstrong queso. If you are watching sugar intake, they have one of the best skinny frozen margaritas in town. We have been enjoying Matt’s for 30 years even used to shake hands with Matt Martinez Sr. They have an excellent large outdoor patio and bar with an excellent wait staff. Lately, the lines have been long to get a table, so you may want to call ahead to understand the wait - definitely worth the wait for the Tex-mex & margs.
Breakfast plates are famous and at the right price. Level up your selection with their Carne guisada, for your own Tex-Mex experience. The cheese enchiladas are super good. This place is an Austin icon. Indoor & Outdoor seating.
281 locals recommend
Juan in a Million
2300 E Cesar Chavez StBreakfast plates are famous and at the right price. Level up your selection with their Carne guisada, for your own Tex-Mex experience. The cheese enchiladas are super good. This place is an Austin icon. Indoor & Outdoor seating.
Visit the shop on Manor road (closest location ). Homemade ice cream with creative “crush-ins”. Some times they have "Triple Mex" flavor which is triple the vanilla flavoring;-). Or take a pint to go.
397 locals recommend
Amys Ice Creams
1301 S Congress AveVisit the shop on Manor road (closest location ). Homemade ice cream with creative “crush-ins”. Some times they have "Triple Mex" flavor which is triple the vanilla flavoring;-). Or take a pint to go.
Grocery store with beer and wine. HEB has everything you will need. The 7th street location (called Govalle) has been recently remodeled. The 41st street location has more selection & caters to UT students.
1667 locals recommend
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdGrocery store with beer and wine. HEB has everything you will need. The 7th street location (called Govalle) has been recently remodeled. The 41st street location has more selection & caters to UT students.
In the heart of all the fun in Downtown Austin. The 6th street & Lamar location is their flagship location with super fresh produce. Amy’s Ice creams across the street.
1332 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdIn the heart of all the fun in Downtown Austin. The 6th street & Lamar location is their flagship location with super fresh produce. Amy’s Ice creams across the street.
All day breakfast and lunch favorites . Great omelettes. Their pancakes are super fluffy and ask your waiter to “swirl your pancake up”.
59 locals recommend
Kerbey Lane Cafe - University
2606 Guadalupe StAll day breakfast and lunch favorites . Great omelettes. Their pancakes are super fluffy and ask your waiter to “swirl your pancake up”.
Crazy good and "weird" donuts. You can't go wrong with a visit to this doughnut shop.
79 locals recommend
Voodoo Doughnut - 6th Street
212 E 6th StCrazy good and "weird" donuts. You can't go wrong with a visit to this doughnut shop.
Best interior Mexican food in a great atmosphere. The decor is awesome and worth a wait to be seated. Sometimes you need reservations but you can always eat in the bar. Must try a cup of the creamy corn soup. The margaritas are face melters
162 locals recommend
Fonda San Miguel Restaurant
2330 W N Loop BlvdBest interior Mexican food in a great atmosphere. The decor is awesome and worth a wait to be seated. Sometimes you need reservations but you can always eat in the bar. Must try a cup of the creamy corn soup. The margaritas are face melters
Known for awesome Migas and fajitas (get the fajitas as the enchiladas were not the favorite) The margaritas are pretty strong too. Great east 6th street vibe and has been in business since 1950.
90 locals recommend
Cisco's Restaurant
1511 E 6th StKnown for awesome Migas and fajitas (get the fajitas as the enchiladas were not the favorite) The margaritas are pretty strong too. Great east 6th street vibe and has been in business since 1950.
Dive bar with world class chili, and don’t forget to try the Mad Dog Margarita(s). This is a "dude's place".
38 locals recommend
Texas Chili Parlor
1409 Lavaca StDive bar with world class chili, and don’t forget to try the Mad Dog Margarita(s). This is a "dude's place".
Great burgers, onion rings and get an Amy’s ice cream shake. Just do it and don't think about it.
43 locals recommend
Phil's Icehouse
2901 S Lamar BlvdGreat burgers, onion rings and get an Amy’s ice cream shake. Just do it and don't think about it.
Vince Young Steakhouse
301 San Jacinto BlvdPerfectly cooked steak with impeccable service.
Funky Tex-Mex menu with Elvis inspired dishes. I have had everything on the menu and it’s all good. Ask the server for the free creamy jalapeño dip. Great drinks and margaritas. After swimming in Barton Springs pool, walk to the Barton Springs location.
412 locals recommend
Chuy's
1728 Barton Springs RdFunky Tex-Mex menu with Elvis inspired dishes. I have had everything on the menu and it’s all good. Ask the server for the free creamy jalapeño dip. Great drinks and margaritas. After swimming in Barton Springs pool, walk to the Barton Springs location.
Great local Mexican breakfast (and authentic Mexican pastries) and lunch spot. Try the todos migas tacos with a molasses “piggy shaped cookie”. Nearby. During Covid -- car pickup only (very worth it).
86 locals recommend
Joe’s Bakery & Coffee Shop
2305 E 7th StGreat local Mexican breakfast (and authentic Mexican pastries) and lunch spot. Try the todos migas tacos with a molasses “piggy shaped cookie”. Nearby. During Covid -- car pickup only (very worth it).
Pretty good chicken sandwiches and get a Lone Star tall boy (fast food). They have a drive-thru window.
30 locals recommend
Flyrite Chicken Sandwiches
2129 E 7th StPretty good chicken sandwiches and get a Lone Star tall boy (fast food). They have a drive-thru window.
Try the different sauces. The chicken fajita salad is HUGE and the sauce is great. It's an OK Tex-mex restaurant -- not the best.
277 locals recommend
Polvo's Mexican Restaurant
2004 South 1st StreetTry the different sauces. The chicken fajita salad is HUGE and the sauce is great. It's an OK Tex-mex restaurant -- not the best.
Great American food, breakfast all day. Queso is great along with the Tropical Turkey tacos (tacos everywhere!). South Congress location. Have a pancake for dessert. Open 24/7.
478 locals recommend
Magnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress AveGreat American food, breakfast all day. Queso is great along with the Tropical Turkey tacos (tacos everywhere!). South Congress location. Have a pancake for dessert. Open 24/7.
Great American diner/ home cooking on the East Side. The chicken fried steak and chicken fried chicken are awesome because of the cream gravy. The side dishes are delicious and the sweet potato biscuits are wonderful.
163 locals recommend
Hoover's Cooking
2002 Manor RdGreat American diner/ home cooking on the East Side. The chicken fried steak and chicken fried chicken are awesome because of the cream gravy. The side dishes are delicious and the sweet potato biscuits are wonderful.
Try the trailer trash taco - devilishly good. All the tacos are wonderful. Tacos everywhere! Queso is good too. Usually you can get Pint House Pizza's electric jellyfish beer.
1075 locals recommend
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StTry the trailer trash taco - devilishly good. All the tacos are wonderful. Tacos everywhere! Queso is good too. Usually you can get Pint House Pizza's electric jellyfish beer.
Schlotzsky's
218 S Lamar BlvdUnique sourdough bread sandwiches. The salads are great (fast food).
The food at Wu-chow is awesome. We have tried the chicken, beef & shrimp dishes- all fantastic. The drinks we good, but could have been stronger. You will need a reservation as it is a lively and popular place. There is a parking garage 2 blocks away that charges by the hour - great for dinner.
75 locals recommend
Wu Chow
500 W 5th StThe food at Wu-chow is awesome. We have tried the chicken, beef & shrimp dishes- all fantastic. The drinks we good, but could have been stronger. You will need a reservation as it is a lively and popular place. There is a parking garage 2 blocks away that charges by the hour - great for dinner.
Angie’s is a neighborhood favorite for Tex-Mex food. No frills. Basic menu and try the carnitas tacos. Park in front or in the covered places off the alley (in back). Check out the “interesting” bar across the alley
19 locals recommend
Frank & Angie's
508 West AveAngie’s is a neighborhood favorite for Tex-Mex food. No frills. Basic menu and try the carnitas tacos. Park in front or in the covered places off the alley (in back). Check out the “interesting” bar across the alley
Great outdoor space and dog friendly. Parking along street or in the parking lot in back.
152 locals recommend
Sour Duck Market
1814 E Martin Luther King Jr BlvdGreat outdoor space and dog friendly. Parking along street or in the parking lot in back.
Great for groups and families with tasting portions (imho small portions but good bar). You can get a slice of Franklin brisket (fusion)! Nice outdoor space.
276 locals recommend
Loro
2115 S Lamar BlvdGreat for groups and families with tasting portions (imho small portions but good bar). You can get a slice of Franklin brisket (fusion)! Nice outdoor space.
Great lunch spot with pastries and fresh bread. They have these large chocolate cookies that are super dense (yum). Try the cheese soup - it is one of a kind.
107 locals recommend
Upper Crust Bakery
4508 Burnet RdGreat lunch spot with pastries and fresh bread. They have these large chocolate cookies that are super dense (yum). Try the cheese soup - it is one of a kind.
Great American food menu and great service. They usually ask if you have a reservation on weekends. Walkable (cut through the TX Capital grounds).
39 locals recommend
Roaring Fork
10850 Stonelake BlvdGreat American food menu and great service. They usually ask if you have a reservation on weekends. Walkable (cut through the TX Capital grounds).
Small homemade pies for dessert! Perfect for one. All flavors are delicious especially the "Texas Two Step" which is pecan pie and chocolate chips.
23 locals recommend
Tiny Pies
5035 Burnet RdSmall homemade pies for dessert! Perfect for one. All flavors are delicious especially the "Texas Two Step" which is pecan pie and chocolate chips.
Basic Tex-Mex menu. The cheese enchiladas with chili sauce are some of the best in the city. Margaritas are good too. It’s a go-to for Tex-mex without the fuss.
80 locals recommend
Maudie's Too
1212 S Lamar BlvdBasic Tex-Mex menu. The cheese enchiladas with chili sauce are some of the best in the city. Margaritas are good too. It’s a go-to for Tex-mex without the fuss.
Counter Cafe
1914 E 6th StGreat lunch spot with good selections. The burgers are huge.
Good variety of bagels (not as good as NYC bagels-just warning you) walkable.
88 locals recommend
Rockstar Bagels
1900 Rosewood AveGood variety of bagels (not as good as NYC bagels-just warning you) walkable.
The food is good but not much parking. Nice outdoor patios. Try the flight of margaritas- very nice sampling.
46 locals recommend
Gabrielas Downtown
900 E 7th StThe food is good but not much parking. Nice outdoor patios. Try the flight of margaritas- very nice sampling.
Good Mexican food along with an intimate mescal bar. Walkable with street parking (park near the TX state cemetery and walk).
198 locals recommend
Licha's Cantina
1306 E 6th StGood Mexican food along with an intimate mescal bar. Walkable with street parking (park near the TX state cemetery and walk).
Very nice restaurant for seafood and steaks. Never disappointed with the service and outstanding wine menu. Great for date night or special occasions.
76 locals recommend
Eddie V's Prime Seafood
301 E 5th StVery nice restaurant for seafood and steaks. Never disappointed with the service and outstanding wine menu. Great for date night or special occasions.
Excellent 3 egg omelettes will a large selection of varieties. The pancakes (as a side, of course) are super fluffy and great with fresh blueberries. The Omelettry has been an Austin favorite for a long time.
59 locals recommend
The Omelettry
4631 Airport BlvdExcellent 3 egg omelettes will a large selection of varieties. The pancakes (as a side, of course) are super fluffy and great with fresh blueberries. The Omelettry has been an Austin favorite for a long time.
Walkable shop to get your morning coffee and pastry. Take some coffee beans back!
28 locals recommend
Try Hard Coffee Roasters
1115 E 11th StWalkable shop to get your morning coffee and pastry. Take some coffee beans back!
This is a great outdoor restaurant and bar at the Line! They have wonderful GIANT soft pretzels with 3 different dipping sauces along with sandwiches an a nice bar. The location isn't too far - in the Highland / ACC area .
358 locals recommend
Easy Tiger
1501 E 7th StThis is a great outdoor restaurant and bar at the Line! They have wonderful GIANT soft pretzels with 3 different dipping sauces along with sandwiches an a nice bar. The location isn't too far - in the Highland / ACC area .
Voodoo Doughnut - 6th Street
212 E 6th StGotta have these weird donuts on 6th (dirty 6th)
Scholz Garden is everything German and is a great pre-concert stop for pretzels and beer.
21 locals recommend
Scholz Garten
1607 San Jacinto BlvdScholz Garden is everything German and is a great pre-concert stop for pretzels and beer.
Fantastic Italian food and wine. The cocktails are super fine!
Very authentic and the waiters speak Italian (ask them their journey to Austin). The pizzas are delicious and the fresh pasta and sauce are the best. Great downtown location. It is very popular, so you will need reservations.
15 locals recommend
Numero28
452 W 2nd StFantastic Italian food and wine. The cocktails are super fine!
Very authentic and the waiters speak Italian (ask them their journey to Austin). The pizzas are delicious and the fresh pasta and sauce are the best. Great downtown location. It is very popular, so you will need reservations.
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdDelicious but small restaurant -- on 6th street.
You must go to this east side, super casual taco bar and drinks. The drinks as super good - I've not had one that I didn't like. The service is awesome.
De Nada Cantina
You must go to this east side, super casual taco bar and drinks. The drinks as super good - I've not had one that I didn't like. The service is awesome.
Neighborhoods
East Austin
Funky area with food and interesting shops. It's a fun stroll at night.
650 locals recommend
South Congress
Funky area with food and interesting shops. It's a fun stroll at night.
Sightseeing
Don't forget to check out one of the largest bat populations in the state, as they exit the Congress street bridge at dusk to feed on the local insects, March to October
Short walk on 12th street from our place. There are free tours inside the capital building or you can explore the chambers on your own.
1119 locals recommend
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveShort walk on 12th street from our place. There are free tours inside the capital building or you can explore the chambers on your own.
Learn all about Texas history! This is an excellently done museum and tells the rich history of Texas. Admission is free on the first Sunday of each month.
593 locals recommend
Bullock Texas State History Museum
1800 Congress AveLearn all about Texas history! This is an excellently done museum and tells the rich history of Texas. Admission is free on the first Sunday of each month.
Crown jewel of the Austin park system. If it is hot outside, jump in (be warned the water is naturally spring fed and cold). A must in Austin summertime. It costs about $5 entry fee but well worth it. You can only bring plastic water bottles inside.
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrCrown jewel of the Austin park system. If it is hot outside, jump in (be warned the water is naturally spring fed and cold). A must in Austin summertime. It costs about $5 entry fee but well worth it. You can only bring plastic water bottles inside.
Wonderful spot in the heart of Austin. Rent SUPs, kayaks, or canoes right on the lake and enjoy the Austin downtown views.
959 locals recommend
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailWonderful spot in the heart of Austin. Rent SUPs, kayaks, or canoes right on the lake and enjoy the Austin downtown views.
Iconic bridge over Lake Austin. There is a place to park off of 360 and take a hike up the hill for a photo.
209 locals recommend
360 Bridge
4801 Plaza on the LakeIconic bridge over Lake Austin. There is a place to park off of 360 and take a hike up the hill for a photo.
Old school Texas honky tonk. It surrounded by new apartments but step inside and it’s like nothing changed. Learn to two-step.
478 locals recommend
Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdOld school Texas honky tonk. It surrounded by new apartments but step inside and it’s like nothing changed. Learn to two-step.
Great comedy routines on 6th (irreverent). You must see Ray’s magic show. Get tickets in advance as they sell out many weekends.
153 locals recommend
Esther's Follies
525 E 6th StGreat comedy routines on 6th (irreverent). You must see Ray’s magic show. Get tickets in advance as they sell out many weekends.
One of Andy Warhol’s Farrah Fawcett’s pic is located in the Blanton.
644 locals recommend
The Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardOne of Andy Warhol’s Farrah Fawcett’s pic is located in the Blanton.
History buffs paradise. Listen to the voices of LBJ and MLK. Very nearby.
240 locals recommend
LBJ Presidential Library
2313 Red River StHistory buffs paradise. Listen to the voices of LBJ and MLK. Very nearby.
Nice park along Lady Bird Lake for walking, biking and running. Must see the Stevie Ray Vaughn statue.
246 locals recommend
Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park
900 W Riverside DrNice park along Lady Bird Lake for walking, biking and running. Must see the Stevie Ray Vaughn statue.
You can reserve and purchase tickets to go up in the tower -- great 360 degree views of Austin.
25 locals recommend
UT Tower
110 Inner Campus DriveYou can reserve and purchase tickets to go up in the tower -- great 360 degree views of Austin.
Walk the many steps to the top of the hill to see the Awesome lake Austin views. Definitely can see how the other half lives (the houses are amazing)!
1082 locals recommend
Mount Bonnell
Walk the many steps to the top of the hill to see the Awesome lake Austin views. Definitely can see how the other half lives (the houses are amazing)!
View the millions of Mexican free tail bats that come out at dusk. This is a must see March through October. Stand on congress bridge facing East.
286 locals recommend
Congress Avenue Bridge
Congress AvenueView the millions of Mexican free tail bats that come out at dusk. This is a must see March through October. Stand on congress bridge facing East.
Heart of Austin park near Barton Springs natural swimming pool. Children’s Train through the park
16 locals recommend
Zilker Park Disc Golf Course
2100 Barton Springs RdHeart of Austin park near Barton Springs natural swimming pool. Children’s Train through the park
Beautiful outdoor sculpture garden. Charles Umlauf was a professor at UT and this is a great tribute to his work.
235 locals recommend
Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum
605 Azie Morton RdBeautiful outdoor sculpture garden. Charles Umlauf was a professor at UT and this is a great tribute to his work.
The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria
3809 W 35th StGreat brewery along with pizza. Take the tour and see how some of the beer is made. Travel distance to the brewery — takes a while.
298 locals recommend
Jester King
13187 Fitzhugh RdGreat brewery along with pizza. Take the tour and see how some of the beer is made. Travel distance to the brewery — takes a while.
Excellent place to rent SUP and kayaks for cruising on Lady Bird lake. Free Parking near the boardwalk on Lakeshore drive.
44 locals recommend
Live Love Paddle
1610 E Riverside DrExcellent place to rent SUP and kayaks for cruising on Lady Bird lake. Free Parking near the boardwalk on Lakeshore drive.
Don't forget to check out one of the largest bat populations in the state, as they exit the Congress street bridge at dusk to feed on the local insects, March to October
19 locals recommend
Congress Avenue
Congress AvenueDon't forget to check out one of the largest bat populations in the state, as they exit the Congress street bridge at dusk to feed on the local insects, March to October
This is an old-school type miniature golf place with all kinds of fun large "obstacles" like a giant T-Rex. Great outdoor fun.
201 locals recommend
Peter Pan Mini Golf
1207 Barton Springs RdThis is an old-school type miniature golf place with all kinds of fun large "obstacles" like a giant T-Rex. Great outdoor fun.
It's an Austin institution where you can go just to check out hundreds of pair of boots -- just for entertainment. You are in Austin, Texas, so you have to stop in Allens Boots.
136 locals recommend
Allens Boots
1522 S Congress AveIt's an Austin institution where you can go just to check out hundreds of pair of boots -- just for entertainment. You are in Austin, Texas, so you have to stop in Allens Boots.
12 miles of trails (lots of shade) with beautiful bluffs and there may be water in the creek to cool your heels!
531 locals recommend
Barton Creek Greenbelt
3755 South Capital of Texas Highway12 miles of trails (lots of shade) with beautiful bluffs and there may be water in the creek to cool your heels!
Beautiful location and interesting tours. Take a drive to scenic driftwood an check out how they make olive oil.
81 locals recommend
Texas Hill Country Olive Company
2530 W Fitzhugh RdBeautiful location and interesting tours. Take a drive to scenic driftwood an check out how they make olive oil.
Music venues
Local music venue. Bob Schneider is a favorite here. This place has been a local favorite for a long time.
284 locals recommend
Saxon Pub
1320 S Lamar BlvdLocal music venue. Bob Schneider is a favorite here. This place has been a local favorite for a long time.
Not a large venue so smaller bands (like lovelytheband) play here. Must visit outdoor music venue. Nearby to the house.
99 locals recommend
Historic Scoot Inn
1308 E 4th StNot a large venue so smaller bands (like lovelytheband) play here. Must visit outdoor music venue. Nearby to the house.
Antone's
305 E 5th StGo online to see the fantastic bands that play at ACL. The PBS show Austin City Limits is filmed here.
326 locals recommend
ACL Live
310 W Willie Nelson BlvdGo online to see the fantastic bands that play at ACL. The PBS show Austin City Limits is filmed here.
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveThe Paramount books surprisingly good bands. Jerry Jeff Walker has his annual birthday gig there.
75 locals recommend
The Paramount Theatre
713 Congress AveThe Paramount books surprisingly good bands. Jerry Jeff Walker has his annual birthday gig there.
Long-time music store across from the flagship Whole Foods store. Sometimes free live music by emerging artists.
135 locals recommend
Waterloo Records
600 N Lamar BlvdLong-time music store across from the flagship Whole Foods store. Sometimes free live music by emerging artists.
Mohawk Austin
912 Red River StStubb's Bar-B-Q
801 Red River StGreat venue and the pulled-pork BBQ and sauce is awesome.
Moody Amphitheater
1401 Trinity StNew & wonderful outdoor venue.
New multi-use venue for sports and music concerts. Walkable from 12th street -- on the UT campus
16 locals recommend
Moody Center
2001 Robert Dedman DrNew multi-use venue for sports and music concerts. Walkable from 12th street -- on the UT campus
Neighborhood Bars
Dive bar that’s Walkable from 12th Street Place. This is one of my favorite bars since you can walk from the house. They have a great menu of drinks that are always good. Try the diamond margarita.
97 locals recommend
Nickel City
1133 E 11th StDive bar that’s Walkable from 12th Street Place. This is one of my favorite bars since you can walk from the house. They have a great menu of drinks that are always good. Try the diamond margarita.
Zilker Brewing Company
1701 E 6th StGreat selections nearby
Blue Owl Brewing
2400 E Cesar Chavez StSour craft beers.
Haymaker
2310 Manor RdHuge beer selection...some from the 1980s. Nice outdoor seating area.
Awesome drink menu and perfect spot outdoors. Try the "bad life choices" cocktail.
16 locals recommend
Upstairs at Caroline - OPEN
109 Congress AveAwesome drink menu and perfect spot outdoors. Try the "bad life choices" cocktail.
Kitty Cohen's
2211 Webberville Rd Cool your heels with a great cocktail.
Great fancy cocktail bar with small portion food. Great location downtown.
191 locals recommend
La Condesa
400 W 2nd StGreat fancy cocktail bar with small portion food. Great location downtown.
The Liberty
1618 East 6th StreetTry the ranch water for a lo-cal tequila drink.
Lavaca Street Bar
405 Lavaca StBasic bar & food menu.
Bar district where the bars are in converted houses! Very hip drinks and delicious trailer food.
212 locals recommend
Rainey Street Historic District
Bar district where the bars are in converted houses! Very hip drinks and delicious trailer food.
This is really a Tex-mex restaurant with semi-ok food. Most folks visit for the purple margaritas (limit 2).
57 locals recommend
Baby Acapulco
1705 S Lakeshore BlvdThis is really a Tex-mex restaurant with semi-ok food. Most folks visit for the purple margaritas (limit 2).
Great bakery, food and beer. The Linc location has great parking.
The pretzels are awesome
53 locals recommend
Easy Tiger Linc
6406 N Interstate 35 Frontage RdGreat bakery, food and beer. The Linc location has great parking.
The pretzels are awesome
The White Horse
500 Comal StWhere “Keep Austin Weird” meets good ol’ Texas honky tonk
Still Austin Whiskey Co
440 E St Elmo RdFresh beer and this is a huge venue - perfect for a crowd. Bar drinks are good along with excellent pizza and burgers. There is indoor and outdoor seating.
138 locals recommend
Central Machine Works
4824 E Cesar Chavez StFresh beer and this is a huge venue - perfect for a crowd. Bar drinks are good along with excellent pizza and burgers. There is indoor and outdoor seating.
Pizza places
Walk to get your thin crust pizza (on Rosewood and can walk to). Call ahead to order for pickup or delivery.
321 locals recommend
East Side Pies
1401 Rosewood AveWalk to get your thin crust pizza (on Rosewood and can walk to). Call ahead to order for pickup or delivery.
Craft beer selection along with great pizza make this place a must. Try a fresh electric jellyfish beer. Can order online and pick-up.
101 locals recommend
Pinthouse Pizza
4236 S Lamar BlvdCraft beer selection along with great pizza make this place a must. Try a fresh electric jellyfish beer. Can order online and pick-up.
Super delicious Detroit style pizza located in the heart of East Austin. Made in a metal square, deep dish pan. The crust is deep and buttery.
372 locals recommend
Via 313 Pizza
10106 W 6th StSuper delicious Detroit style pizza located in the heart of East Austin. Made in a metal square, deep dish pan. The crust is deep and buttery.
Great doughey pizza and fantastic wine. Small place with usually a wait
180 locals recommend
Bufalina Pizza
2215 E Cesar Chavez StGreat doughey pizza and fantastic wine. Small place with usually a wait
Conans Pizza North
2438 W Anderson LnChicago deep dish pizza. Excellent crust.
Delicious New York style pizza done just right. Many times there is a long wait.
791 locals recommend
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveDelicious New York style pizza done just right. Many times there is a long wait.
Great pizza and awesome outdoor seating area. Drinks could be stronger.
25 locals recommend
Love Supreme
2805 Manor RoadGreat pizza and awesome outdoor seating area. Drinks could be stronger.
Golf Courses
Save Muny! A historical golf course that lies between the Terry Town district and Lake Austin. Hit the links and grab an ice cold frozen margarita after your round at the close by Hula Hut which is on the lake! You may run into famous actor Matthew Mcconaughey who frequents the course!
51 locals recommend
Lions Municipal Public Golf Course
2901 Enfield RdSave Muny! A historical golf course that lies between the Terry Town district and Lake Austin. Hit the links and grab an ice cold frozen margarita after your round at the close by Hula Hut which is on the lake! You may run into famous actor Matthew Mcconaughey who frequents the course!
Closest course to the Airbnb. Wide fairways and beginner friendly. Has a driving range for practice and 18 hole rounds are priced very well.
21 locals recommend
Morris Williams Golf Course station
Closest course to the Airbnb. Wide fairways and beginner friendly. Has a driving range for practice and 18 hole rounds are priced very well.
A beautiful and fun 9 hole course that lies in the heart of the Hyde Park neighborhood. You can rent carts on weekends or walk with your clubs. Definitely a course that's easy on the wallet!
22 locals recommend
Hancock Recreation Center
811 E 41st StA beautiful and fun 9 hole course that lies in the heart of the Hyde Park neighborhood. You can rent carts on weekends or walk with your clubs. Definitely a course that's easy on the wallet!
Riverside Golf Course
1020 Grove BlvdIf you have never been to TopGolf, you should go. It is far up north, but it is great fun -- even if you don't golf. The food is pretty decent too. It is across the street from the Domain area. The Domain has shopping, restaurants, bars and is lively in the evening.
143 locals recommend
Topgolf
2700 Esperanza CrossingIf you have never been to TopGolf, you should go. It is far up north, but it is great fun -- even if you don't golf. The food is pretty decent too. It is across the street from the Domain area. The Domain has shopping, restaurants, bars and is lively in the evening.
New mini-golf experience in Austin. Cocktails & Burgers. Short Uber ride to the venue.
Holey Moley Golf Club Austin
New mini-golf experience in Austin. Cocktails & Burgers. Short Uber ride to the venue.