Guidebook for Austin
Drinks & Nightlife
Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdBest Honky-Tonk in all of Texas! Nay, the whole world!
Best place to see live music with a drink in hand and an open dance floor.
815 personas locales recomiendan
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveBest place to see live music with a drink in hand and an open dance floor.
A hidden gem where the locals watch b-movies, eat trail mix, drink delicious beer, play darts, and feel at home in the vegas-sleaze-decor. A five minute walk from my home makes driving a non-worry.
49 personas locales recomiendan
Casino South Side
1502 W Ben White BlvdA hidden gem where the locals watch b-movies, eat trail mix, drink delicious beer, play darts, and feel at home in the vegas-sleaze-decor. A five minute walk from my home makes driving a non-worry.
My favorite bar. Coach from Friday Night Lights thinks so too. "Sooner or later, they all end up a the Horseshoe."
31 personas locales recomiendan
Horseshoe Lounge
2034 South Lamar BoulevardMy favorite bar. Coach from Friday Night Lights thinks so too. "Sooner or later, they all end up a the Horseshoe."
My favorite taqueria in Austin. Don't miss Sunday's Hippie Brunch!
75 personas locales recomiendan
Maria's Taco Xpress
1210 S Lamar BlvdMy favorite taqueria in Austin. Don't miss Sunday's Hippie Brunch!
The cool kids go here. Yummy East Side King trailer in the back. Bohemian vibe. Awesome.Edit
291 personas locales recomiendan
The Liberty
1618 East 6th StreetThe cool kids go here. Yummy East Side King trailer in the back. Bohemian vibe. Awesome.Edit
Best of the real Austin Blues you've heard about but haven't yet seen. Go here just to see Margaret Wright on Fridays at 6pm. Free popcorn. Dark. Candles. Soooo GOOOD!
188 personas locales recomiendan
Skylark Lounge
2039 Airport BlvdBest of the real Austin Blues you've heard about but haven't yet seen. Go here just to see Margaret Wright on Fridays at 6pm. Free popcorn. Dark. Candles. Soooo GOOOD!
The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
1305 W Oltorf StBeer Garden! Brewery!
You want one of the most old-school, authentic music joints in all of Austin? Go here.
284 personas locales recomiendan
Saxon Pub
1320 S Lamar BlvdYou want one of the most old-school, authentic music joints in all of Austin? Go here.
Delicious tapas and Wine! Yummy and Truth never went so well together.
115 personas locales recomiendan
Winebelly
519 W Oltorf StDelicious tapas and Wine! Yummy and Truth never went so well together.
Delicious food and delicious craft beer, with a great people watching view of the street. Nothing's missing.
37 personas locales recomiendan
Porter
3715 South 1st StreetDelicious food and delicious craft beer, with a great people watching view of the street. Nothing's missing.
Food Scene
Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdBest Restaurant in Austin.
Delightful coffee and bar with taco trailer and plenty outdoor seating.
435 personas locales recomiendan
Radio Coffee & Beer
4204 Menchaca RdDelightful coffee and bar with taco trailer and plenty outdoor seating.
Pretty much the best-value delicious Mexican meal. For $8 you will leave with the fullest of bellies.
19 personas locales recomiendan
El Borrego De Oro
3900 S Congress AvePretty much the best-value delicious Mexican meal. For $8 you will leave with the fullest of bellies.
Odd Duck
1201 S Lamar BlvdSecond best restaurant in Austin? (After Uchi)
I've heard it said this place has the best coffee in town. So if you're serious about your beans and need a kick-start to your day that's the highest quality available, skip and hop your way here.
176 personas locales recomiendan
Summer Moon Coffee
3115 S 1st StI've heard it said this place has the best coffee in town. So if you're serious about your beans and need a kick-start to your day that's the highest quality available, skip and hop your way here.
If you get the fish fajita, you'll be getting the most delicious and best value meal in all of Austin. Trust me on this
277 personas locales recomiendan
Polvo's Mexican Restaurant
2004 South 1st StreetIf you get the fish fajita, you'll be getting the most delicious and best value meal in all of Austin. Trust me on this
This place has Big. Fat. Donuts and is the brick-and-mortar version of the famous donut air-stream truck. Delicious cocktails, too.
226 personas locales recomiendan
Gourdough's Public House
209 W 5th StThis place has Big. Fat. Donuts and is the brick-and-mortar version of the famous donut air-stream truck. Delicious cocktails, too.
South Congress Cafe
1600 S Congress AveBest brunch in town.
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveBest Pizza in town.
If you like burgers and fries and shakes and making your tummy feel full...
780 personas locales recomiendan
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress AveIf you like burgers and fries and shakes and making your tummy feel full...
Perla's
1400 S Congress AveExtraordinary seafood.
Everything Else
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrThe jewel of Austin.
World Class Museum and Archive. Oh, the treasures found here!
127 personas locales recomiendan
Harry Ransom Center
300 W 21st StWorld Class Museum and Archive. Oh, the treasures found here!
South Austin Tennis Center
1000 Cumberland RdIf you love to play tennis, go here.
This is where Stevie Ray Vaughn hangs out. So it must be alright.
246 personas locales recomiendan
Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park
900 W Riverside DrThis is where Stevie Ray Vaughn hangs out. So it must be alright.
Essentials
A delightful supermarket with a tremendous craft beer selection and delicious organic vegetables.
765 personas locales recomiendan
Central Market
4477 S Lamar BlvdA delightful supermarket with a tremendous craft beer selection and delicious organic vegetables.
Best supermarket on the planet. I am not exaggerating.
1332 personas locales recomiendan
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdBest supermarket on the planet. I am not exaggerating.
Arts & Culture
Best movie theater... in the country! You watch a movie and drink beer and eat. And if there's a sing-along or a Masterpancake comedy show, don't miss it.
770 personas locales recomiendan
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdBest movie theater... in the country! You watch a movie and drink beer and eat. And if there's a sing-along or a Masterpancake comedy show, don't miss it.
Entertainment & Activities
Laser tag and obstacle courses galore! Have kids? Let 'em zap each other while you explore the town.
20 personas locales recomiendan
Blazer Tag Adventure Center
1701 W Ben White BlvdLaser tag and obstacle courses galore! Have kids? Let 'em zap each other while you explore the town.
Shopping
South Congress Cafe
1600 S Congress AveMy favorite curated bookshop.