The SOCO Life

Sonia
The SOCO Life

Bars & Restaurants

Great local spot for live music and drinks
242 locals recommend
C-Boys Heart and Soul
2008 S Congress Ave
242 locals recommend
Great local spot for live music and drinks
A legendary venue for live music
815 locals recommend
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress Ave
815 locals recommend
A legendary venue for live music
Great spot for quality burgers and mixed drinks.
780 locals recommend
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress Ave
780 locals recommend
Great spot for quality burgers and mixed drinks.
Great Mexican food and live music hub!
398 locals recommend
Güero's Taco Bar
1412 S Congress Ave
398 locals recommend
Great Mexican food and live music hub!
No frills dive bar with fantastic karaoke and affordable drinks.
98 locals recommend
Ego's Bar
510 S Congress Ave
98 locals recommend
No frills dive bar with fantastic karaoke and affordable drinks.
435 locals recommend
The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
1305 W Oltorf St
435 locals recommend
Great for nightlife!
395 locals recommend
East 6th Street
East 6th Street
395 locals recommend
Great for nightlife!

Cafe & Coffee Shops

Local cafe that specializes in flatbread pizza, wine, and coffee.
31 locals recommend
The Meteor
2110 S Congress Ave
31 locals recommend
Local cafe that specializes in flatbread pizza, wine, and coffee.
Popular coffee spot!
495 locals recommend
Jo's Coffee
1300 S Congress Ave
495 locals recommend
Popular coffee spot!
Great local coffee spot
115 locals recommend
Once Over Coffee Bar
2009 S 1st St
115 locals recommend
Great local coffee spot
Coffee Shop
84 locals recommend
Mañana
1603 S Congress Ave
84 locals recommend
Coffee Shop
478 locals recommend
Magnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress Ave
478 locals recommend

Food scene

Austin's favorite Ice cream shop within walking distance to unit.
397 locals recommend
Amys Ice Creams
1301 S Congress Ave
397 locals recommend
Austin's favorite Ice cream shop within walking distance to unit.
208 locals recommend
Lucy's Fried Chicken
2218 College Ave
208 locals recommend
Pizza by the slice
791 locals recommend
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress Ave
791 locals recommend
Pizza by the slice
71 locals recommend
Southside Flying Pizza
2206 S Congress Ave
71 locals recommend
277 locals recommend
Polvo's Mexican Restaurant
2004 South 1st Street
277 locals recommend
17 locals recommend
Churro Co.
1906 S 1st St
17 locals recommend
79 locals recommend
Voodoo Doughnut - 6th Street
212 E 6th St
79 locals recommend

Shops and Boutiques

Jewelry and accessories
30 locals recommend
Kendra Scott Flagship
1701 S Congress Ave
30 locals recommend
Jewelry and accessories
Shoes and coffee at this flagship spot!
61 locals recommend
TOMS Austin
1401 S Congress Ave
61 locals recommend
Shoes and coffee at this flagship spot!
Aviator Nation
1325 S Congress Ave

Sightseeing

16 locals recommend
YETI Flagship
220 S Congress Ave
16 locals recommend
14 locals recommend
Austin Motel
1220 S Congress Ave
14 locals recommend

Recreation

2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton Dr
2454 locals recommend

Traveler advice

Getting around

Walk and Bike

Austin is a great place for walking or cycling, especially around South Congress Avenue. Caution: Drivers here do not always yield to pedestrians while they are rightfully in the crosswalk. ALWAYS check for traffic turning as you are crossing in the crosswalk. This seems like common sense, but I have saved countless people from getting hit over the years.
Don't miss

Murals and Art

South Congress Avenue is filled with vibrant art and murals. Do not miss these, as there are dozens of them hidden throughout this part of town.