Guidebook for Austin
Drinks & Nightlife
A gazillion local and seasonal beers on tap. Favorite hangout for locals. Live music. Indian/African dishes with a Texas twist.
267 locals recommend
Whip in
1950 S I-35 Frontage RdA gazillion local and seasonal beers on tap. Favorite hangout for locals. Live music. Indian/African dishes with a Texas twist.
Great east side dive bar. Beer garden in back includes one of Paul Qui's Eastside King food trailers. Try the pork buns and beet fries. Beards, tattoos, skinny jeans and maybe a banjo.
291 locals recommend
The Liberty
1618 East 6th StreetGreat east side dive bar. Beer garden in back includes one of Paul Qui's Eastside King food trailers. Try the pork buns and beet fries. Beards, tattoos, skinny jeans and maybe a banjo.
Best place to watch live music and have a few beers. A lot of Austin music history in this club. If you are in town for Elvis' birthday or deathday-- a must experience event.
815 locals recommend
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveBest place to watch live music and have a few beers. A lot of Austin music history in this club. If you are in town for Elvis' birthday or deathday-- a must experience event.
The hotel courtyard is a quiet place to have a glass of wine, beer or cocktail.
209 locals recommend
Hotel San Jose Lounge
1316 S Congress AveThe hotel courtyard is a quiet place to have a glass of wine, beer or cocktail.
Sister bar of the Continental Club. Always live music going on including the original 8 1/2 Souvenirs every Tuesday night.
242 locals recommend
C-Boys Heart and Soul
2008 S Congress AveSister bar of the Continental Club. Always live music going on including the original 8 1/2 Souvenirs every Tuesday night.
Local dive bar. Also - it's in the middle of a parking garage. Karaoke is horribly good.
98 locals recommend
Ego's Bar
510 S Congress AveLocal dive bar. Also - it's in the middle of a parking garage. Karaoke is horribly good.
Food Scene
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveThe best NYC style pizza in Austin.
Polvo's Mexican Restaurant
2004 South 1st StreetSimple, unpretentious Tex Mex
South Congress Cafe
1600 S Congress AveGreat brunch. Get the migas.
Damn good tacos. Secret menu: http://austin.com/are-you-brave-enough-to-order-from-torchys-top-secret-menu/
1075 locals recommend
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StDamn good tacos. Secret menu: http://austin.com/are-you-brave-enough-to-order-from-torchys-top-secret-menu/
Wonderful coffee. Covered outdoor seating. Also serves typical on-the-go breakfast including Taco Deli tacos. May be a bit of a line but it moves fast.
495 locals recommend
Jo's Coffee
1300 S Congress AveWonderful coffee. Covered outdoor seating. Also serves typical on-the-go breakfast including Taco Deli tacos. May be a bit of a line but it moves fast.
Sister location of the original Black's Barbecue from Lockhart, TX.
372 locals recommend
Terry Black's Barbecue
1003 Barton Springs RdSister location of the original Black's Barbecue from Lockhart, TX.
Vegetarian cafe that's great for breakfast and brunch. Vegan options as well.
565 locals recommend
Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st StVegetarian cafe that's great for breakfast and brunch. Vegan options as well.
Essentials
FARM TO MARKET GROCERY
1718 S Congress AveWell-curated local grocery.
The Whole Foods flagship. Free parking garage under the store is accessible from any of the surrounding streets.
1332 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdThe Whole Foods flagship. Free parking garage under the store is accessible from any of the surrounding streets.
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdThe local supermarket chain that will likely have anything you need.
Everything Else
Big Stacy Neighborhood Park
700 E Live Oak StFree, spring-fed pool a few blocks away.
Arts & Culture
The original and flagship Alamo Drafthouse - best place to see a movie in Austin. Beer, food and a movie. Always something interesting going on here. Also: private karaoke rooms.
770 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdThe original and flagship Alamo Drafthouse - best place to see a movie in Austin. Beer, food and a movie. Always something interesting going on here. Also: private karaoke rooms.
Parks & Nature
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailWalk or run the lake. Kayak. Paddle. Canoe.
Shopping
Well curated shop full of...uncommon objects. Have you seen Gremlins?
194 locals recommend
Uncommon Objects
1602 Fort View RdWell curated shop full of...uncommon objects. Have you seen Gremlins?