Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Salty Sow
1917 Manor RdGreat happy hour with many $5 food and drink specials.
Hoover's Cooking
2002 Manor RdSouthern comfort food!
El Chile Cafe y Cantina
1900 Manor RdGreat texmex with a fun vibe.
Contigo
2027 Anchor LnGreat outdoor venue with an eclectic menu.
An Austin staple and must-have. Ask for the off-menu Hillbilly taco and don't skip the queso. You're welcome.
1075 locals recommend
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StAn Austin staple and must-have. Ask for the off-menu Hillbilly taco and don't skip the queso. You're welcome.
Cisco's Restaurant
1511 E 6th StIts what's for breakfast.
Tamale House East
1707 E 6th StGreat Mexican food with lots of off-street parking.
Juan in a Million
2300 E Cesar Chavez StYour guaranteed hangover cure.
Gourmands
2316 Webberville RdAmazing sandwiches. Its a dive, but its great.
Austin Daily Press
1900 E Martin Luther King Jr BlvdAmazing sandwich shop just steps from the apartment.
24 hour coffee shop with internet access. Usually full of UT students.
223 locals recommend
Bennu Coffee
2001 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd24 hour coffee shop with internet access. Usually full of UT students.
Casino El Camino
517 E 6th StOrder a bloody mary for breakfast. You won't eat again all day.
Hillside Farmacy
1209 E 11th StGreat locally sourced food.
Voodoo Doughnut - 6th Street
212 E 6th StDirect from Portland, OR
Licha's Cantina
1306 E 6th StSit outside and watch the show that is East 6th Street.
Craft Pride
61 Rainey StFor the beer snob in all of us.
Gus’s Fried Chicken
117 San Jacinto Blvdparking sucks, but the chicken rocks.
Don't be a stupid tourist and wait in line all morning for this bbq. Its good, but La Barbecue and Kerlin BBQ are every bit as good with a fraction of the wait.
919 locals recommend
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StDon't be a stupid tourist and wait in line all morning for this bbq. Its good, but La Barbecue and Kerlin BBQ are every bit as good with a fraction of the wait.
I love this place. Best brisket in town. Get it moist, with some burnt ends.
421 locals recommend
La Barbecue
2401 E Cesar Chavez StI love this place. Best brisket in town. Get it moist, with some burnt ends.
Launderette
2115 Holly StUpscale and delicious.
Moonshine Grill
303 Red River StStuff your face with their amazing portions.
Hipster Taco Haven. But there's a better place in the strip mall across from The Haymaker and Dai Due that you should try first.
302 locals recommend
El Chilito
2219 Manor RdHipster Taco Haven. But there's a better place in the strip mall across from The Haymaker and Dai Due that you should try first.
Roland's
1311 Chestnut AveYou can walk there and its amazing!
Thunderbird Coffee
2200 Manor RdNice spot with lots of UT students.
Counter Cafe
1914 E 6th StBrunch!
JuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs RdGet your juice on!
Easy Tiger
1501 E 7th StBeer, Meat and a great patio on Waller Creek.
Rockstar Bagels
1900 Rosewood AveWalking distance to great bagels.
Pricey but amazing food with a killer patio overlooking the lake.
197 locals recommend
Jacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile
3235 E Cesar Chavez StPricey but amazing food with a killer patio overlooking the lake.
Bufalina Pizza
2215 E Cesar Chavez StWood fired oven pizza. Yum!
Sawyer & Co
4827 E Cesar Chavez StClassic reimagined mid-century diner. Awesome breakfast and lunch.
Patrizi's
2307 Manor RdGreat Italian food truck just a short walk from the apartment.
Micklethwait Craft Meats
1309 Rosewood AveAnother great BBQ truck right here in the neighborhood.
Great local bakery, plus food and drinks on tap with a comfortable courtyard to enjoy it all in.
152 locals recommend
Sour Duck Market
1814 E Martin Luther King Jr BlvdGreat local bakery, plus food and drinks on tap with a comfortable courtyard to enjoy it all in.
Simply some of the best pizza you will ever eat. Get the Detroit style. Customer service is beyond reproach. Great people watching, indoors or out.
372 locals recommend
Via 313 Pizza
10106 W 6th StSimply some of the best pizza you will ever eat. Get the Detroit style. Customer service is beyond reproach. Great people watching, indoors or out.
Get the fried chicken at happy hour. Enough said. But seriously, this new place is really great and the manager will take great care of you. It's one of our favorites. Unlike most of Austin, there's also lots of parking.
84 locals recommend
Hank's Austin
5811 Berkman DrGet the fried chicken at happy hour. Enough said. But seriously, this new place is really great and the manager will take great care of you. It's one of our favorites. Unlike most of Austin, there's also lots of parking.
Gelateria Gemelli
1009 E 6th StAndy serves up the best Gelato in Austin.
The best local ice cream shop in town. Always changing menu of interesting flavors. Don't worry - they always have the staples to make the kids happy but the adventuresome will also find some new delights.
270 locals recommend
Lick Honest Ice Creams
1100 S Lamar BlvdThe best local ice cream shop in town. Always changing menu of interesting flavors. Don't worry - they always have the staples to make the kids happy but the adventuresome will also find some new delights.
Stop by for an elevated take-out experience and soak up some of the area's historic Latino culture.
55 locals recommend
Lou’s
1900 E Cesar Chavez StStop by for an elevated take-out experience and soak up some of the area's historic Latino culture.
Revival Coffee
1405 E 7th StA great locally owned coffee shop with amazing service.
Amazing chicken on amazing biscuits. Get there early to beat the line and find a place to sit down.
89 locals recommend
Bird Bird Biscuit
2701 Manor RdAmazing chicken on amazing biscuits. Get there early to beat the line and find a place to sit down.
Great BBQ and there is never a line. Their sides are the best - don’t miss the blue cheese coleslaw or the dill potato salad. Their moist brisket is as good as it gets.
45 locals recommend
Kerlin BBQ
2207 E Cesar Chavez StGreat BBQ and there is never a line. Their sides are the best - don’t miss the blue cheese coleslaw or the dill potato salad. Their moist brisket is as good as it gets.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great local dive bar just a quick walk from the apartment. Super friendly owners with a nice outdoor patio.
115 locals recommend
The Wheel
1902 E Martin Luther King Jr BlvdGreat local dive bar just a quick walk from the apartment. Super friendly owners with a nice outdoor patio.
Violet Crown Social Club
1111 E 6th StClassic East Austin dive bar with cheap drinks.
Stumbling distance from the apartment with amazing pizza. Its a dump, but you'll love it.
89 locals recommend
King Bee Lounge
1906 E 12th StStumbling distance from the apartment with amazing pizza. Its a dump, but you'll love it.
Upscale East Austin if you must overpay for liquor. Great atmosphere and outdoor seating.
561 locals recommend
Whisler's
1816 E 6th StUpscale East Austin if you must overpay for liquor. Great atmosphere and outdoor seating.
Drinks Lounge
2001 E Cesar Chavez StCesar Chavez is the new East 6th Street.
Skylark Lounge
2039 Airport BlvdDivey. Just like you like it in East Austin.
Zilker Brewing Company
1701 E 6th StGreat local craft beer.
Free skeeball most nights and a quick walk to the apartment. Cheap drinks!
43 locals recommend
Full Circle Bar
1810 E 12th StFree skeeball most nights and a quick walk to the apartment. Cheap drinks!
Yellow Jacket Social Club
1704 E 5th StBrunch!
An easy walk from the apartment right in the heart of Manor Road's restaurant row.
153 locals recommend
School House Pub
2207 Manor RdAn easy walk from the apartment right in the heart of Manor Road's restaurant row.
The Liberty
1618 East 6th StreetCheck out the food truck out back!
The White Horse
500 Comal StClassic dive bar and music venue.
Shangri-La
1016 E 6th StClassic East 6th Street dive bar.
The Lost Well
2421 Webberville RdAsk for Deb behind the bar.
An easy walk from the apartment right in the heart of Manor Road's restaurant row.
246 locals recommend
Haymaker
2310 Manor RdAn easy walk from the apartment right in the heart of Manor Road's restaurant row.
Mohawk Austin
912 Red River StAmazing show venue.
Cheer Up Charlies
900 Red River StGreat venue with a mixed crowd. Super outdoor space.
Dozen Street
Close to home and as divey as they come.
Eden East
211 Springdale RdFarm to table at its best.
The Jackalope
404 E 6th St2 for 1 burgers (which are amazing) on Wednesday nights.
Barbarella
611 Red River StDivey dance club in the Red River district.
Icenhauer's
83 Rainey StHip, modern spot in the heart of Rainey Street. Bro-central.
Do brunch. Get a Manmosa. Take a nap. You're welcome.
264 locals recommend
Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden
79 Rainey StDo brunch. Get a Manmosa. Take a nap. You're welcome.
Bar 96
96 Rainey StreetHip, modern spot in the heart of Rainey Street. Bro-central.
Container Bar
90 Rainey StHip, modern spot in the heart of Rainey Street. Bro-central.
Javelina Bar
69 Rainey StGreat food.
Clive Bar
609 Davis StA Rainey Street original.
Bungalow
92 Rainey StLove this one, inside and out.
Mi Madre's Restaurant
2201 Manor RdCheap!
Historic Scoot Inn
1308 E 4th StMusic venue
Swan Dive
615 Red River StRed River entertainment district.
Sahara Lounge
1413 Webberville RdEast 6th dive.
Don't miss the Stubbs BBQ they serve in the back. Get the brisket mac and cheese!
131 locals recommend
Mean-Eyed Cat
1621 W 5th StDon't miss the Stubbs BBQ they serve in the back. Get the brisket mac and cheese!
Latchkey
1308 East 6th StreetClassic east side dive bar run by great people
Shopping
Upscale butcher and eatery. An easy walk from the apartment right in the heart of Manor Road's restaurant row.
263 locals recommend
Dai Due
2406 Manor RdUpscale butcher and eatery. An easy walk from the apartment right in the heart of Manor Road's restaurant row.
The Domain
11410 Century Oaks TerraceThey have everything in a classy outdoor setting.
Barton Creek Square
Your typical 1980's inspired shopping mall.
By George
1400 S Congress AveIts expensive but they have some cool stuff.
STAG Provisions For Men
1423 S Congress AveGet your hipster gear here!
Everything Else
Oilcan Harry's
211 W 4th StStaple gay bar in the heart of downtown.
Rain
217 W 4th StStaple gay bar in the heart of downtown. Great outdoor patio.
Staple gay bar in the heart of downtown. Great for dancing late late into the night.
16 locals recommend
Highland Lounge
404 Colorado StStaple gay bar in the heart of downtown. Great for dancing late late into the night.
Twin Liquors
1801 E 51st StGreat local liquor store.
The University of Texas at Austin
2515 SpeedwayJust over a mile to the UT campus.
Generally a $15.00 Uber ride to/from the airport and fast, too.
180 locals recommend
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
3600 Presidential BlvdGenerally a $15.00 Uber ride to/from the airport and fast, too.
Palmer Events Center
900 Barton Springs RdConvention space.
Arts & Culture
Bass Concert Hall
510 E 23rd StJust over a mile to this venue.
Not far from this amazing new racing venue that hosts F1, MotoGP, X-Games, etc.
346 locals recommend
Circuit of The Americas
9201 Circuit of the Americas BlvdNot far from this amazing new racing venue that hosts F1, MotoGP, X-Games, etc.
The Long Center for the Performing Arts
701 W Riverside DrConcert and show venue.
ACL Live
310 W Willie Nelson BlvdTake in a taping of Austin City Limits.
Parish
501 E 6th StMusic venue.
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveClassic Austin music venue.
Cedar Street Courtyard
208 W 4th StGreat little outdoor music venue in the heart of downtown.
Antone's
305 E 5th StMusic venue.
Stubb's Bar-B-Q
801 Red River StBBQ, bar and amazing music venue.
Esther's Follies
525 E 6th StThe best show in town. Don't miss it!
The North Door
501 Brushy StGreat show venue.
Emo's Austin
2015 E Riverside DrGreat show venue.
Great new concert venue located at the Circuit of the Americas.
22 locals recommend
Austin 360 Amphitheater
9201 Circuit of the Americas BlvdGreat new concert venue located at the Circuit of the Americas.
Our very own drive-in theater, just minutes from the house.
45 locals recommend
Blue Starlite Mini Urban Drive-in
2015 E M. Franklin AveOur very own drive-in theater, just minutes from the house.
The Off Center
2211 E HidalgoLocal theater.
Constantly rotating exhibitions from all over the country and world.
644 locals recommend
The Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardConstantly rotating exhibitions from all over the country and world.
Frank C. Erwin, Jr., Special Events Center
1701 Red River StUT Basketball and Austin Concert Venue
Sightseeing
Mount Bonnell
Sweeping views of the entire Austin metro area.
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailWalk the trail and boardwalk and take in some amazing sights.
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdFantastic urban oasis in the heart of Austin.
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrYear-round 72 degree natural pool.
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveWalk Congress Ave and take in views of the capitol and grounds.
LBJ Presidential Library
2313 Red River StA must-see for history buffs.
Bullock Texas State History Museum
1800 Congress AveA must see for the history buff.
Just do it and get it over with. Great people watching. Don't get suckered into the line at Hopdoddy - there are better burgers to be had.
650 locals recommend
South Congress
Just do it and get it over with. Great people watching. Don't get suckered into the line at Hopdoddy - there are better burgers to be had.
UT Tower
110 Inner Campus DriveClimb the famous UT Tower.
You have to get your picture taken at the outlook over this Austin icon. The views are pretty nice, too.
209 locals recommend
360 Bridge
4801 Plaza on the LakeYou have to get your picture taken at the outlook over this Austin icon. The views are pretty nice, too.