Fenton Inn Austin Guidebook
Neighborhoods
South Austin is a melding of old and new, with trendy restaurants and bars interspersed among long-time Austin originals.
You will experience a quirky and eclectic neighborhood that embodies “Keep Old Austin Weird.” Take a quick walk, and you will see garage door art, bizarre sculptures, and whacky metal figures!
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South Austin
South Austin is a melding of old and new, with trendy restaurants and bars interspersed among long-time Austin originals.
You will experience a quirky and eclectic neighborhood that embodies “Keep Old Austin Weird.” Take a quick walk, and you will see garage door art, bizarre sculptures, and whacky metal figures!
Food scene
"Influenced by the culinary traditions of Northern and Southern Italy, Red Ash features craft Italian cuisine. This is one of our favorite restaurants in the city and you will not be disappointed!"
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Red Ash
303 Colorado St"Influenced by the culinary traditions of Northern and Southern Italy, Red Ash features craft Italian cuisine. This is one of our favorite restaurants in the city and you will not be disappointed!"
"Neighborhood watering hole featuring craft beer, global bistro fare & a spacious yard with games."
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The Little Darlin'
6507 Circle S Rd"Neighborhood watering hole featuring craft beer, global bistro fare & a spacious yard with games."
"Aba is a Mediterranean restaurant originating from Chicago’s historic Fulton Market District. Aba, meaning father in Hebrew, incorporates Chef CJ Jacobson’s lighter style of cooking with influences from the Mediterranean, including Israel, Lebanon, Turkey, and Greece. The bar program, crafted by Liz Pearce, showcases rare Mediterranean-inspired wines and spirits.
It has an incredible atmosphere with great music, a beautiful finish out through the space, and an extraordinary outdoor patio! Definitely book in advance!"
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Aba
1011 S Congress Ave"Aba is a Mediterranean restaurant originating from Chicago’s historic Fulton Market District. Aba, meaning father in Hebrew, incorporates Chef CJ Jacobson’s lighter style of cooking with influences from the Mediterranean, including Israel, Lebanon, Turkey, and Greece. The bar program, crafted by Liz Pearce, showcases rare Mediterranean-inspired wines and spirits.
It has an incredible atmosphere with great music, a beautiful finish out through the space, and an extraordinary outdoor patio! Definitely book in advance!"
"Translated from the Japanese word “house,” the original Uchi is located in a refurbished South Austin bungalow. Award-winning Chef Tyson Cole’s signature non-traditional take on Japanese food has delighted Austin’s diverse dining crowd as well as visitors from across the country and around the world since 2003.
Uchi is consistently known as the best sushi spot in Austin and is always a favorite among locals and visitors!"
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Uchi
801 S Lamar Blvd"Translated from the Japanese word “house,” the original Uchi is located in a refurbished South Austin bungalow. Award-winning Chef Tyson Cole’s signature non-traditional take on Japanese food has delighted Austin’s diverse dining crowd as well as visitors from across the country and around the world since 2003.
Uchi is consistently known as the best sushi spot in Austin and is always a favorite among locals and visitors!"
"Features specialty coffee, craft beers, select cocktails, and local food trucks in a lush garden setting. Fantastic frozen mixed drinks. Great for hanging out. "
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Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden
121 Pickle Rd"Features specialty coffee, craft beers, select cocktails, and local food trucks in a lush garden setting. Fantastic frozen mixed drinks. Great for hanging out. "
"Family-friendly Tex-Mex spot that's been drawing crowds with enchiladas & margaritas since 1952"
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Matt's El Rancho
2613 S Lamar Blvd"Family-friendly Tex-Mex spot that's been drawing crowds with enchiladas & margaritas since 1952"
"Food trucks, nightly live music & a massive outdoor area in a festive spot for beer & cocktails."
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Armadillo Den
10106 Menchaca Road"Food trucks, nightly live music & a massive outdoor area in a festive spot for beer & cocktails."
"Abundant sausages & beers on tap inside a rustic-chic cottage or outside in the leafy beer garden."
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Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden
79 Rainey St"Abundant sausages & beers on tap inside a rustic-chic cottage or outside in the leafy beer garden."
Perla's
1400 S Congress Ave"Microbrewery beer hall & pub grub menu in a spacious converted machine works with an outdoor area."
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Central Machine Works
4824 E Cesar Chavez St"Microbrewery beer hall & pub grub menu in a spacious converted machine works with an outdoor area."
"Meanwhile is a 3-vessel, 15bbl brewery and taproom located in South Austin. We’re beer-people. But we’re also people-people. We proudly keep company with anyone seeking world-class beer and a little respite. Our space features a soccer field, outdoor stage and private events venue, so whether you’re clocking out, gearing up, winding down, or passing through, there’s always something going on at Meanwhile worth raising a glass to."
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Meanwhile Brewing Company
3901 Promontory Point Dr"Meanwhile is a 3-vessel, 15bbl brewery and taproom located in South Austin. We’re beer-people. But we’re also people-people. We proudly keep company with anyone seeking world-class beer and a little respite. Our space features a soccer field, outdoor stage and private events venue, so whether you’re clocking out, gearing up, winding down, or passing through, there’s always something going on at Meanwhile worth raising a glass to."
"Pinthouse is a craft brewpub. Our goal: to serve award-winning beer and amazing food in a warm and inviting atmosphere."
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Pinthouse Pizza
4236 S Lamar Blvd"Pinthouse is a craft brewpub. Our goal: to serve award-winning beer and amazing food in a warm and inviting atmosphere."
Radio Coffee & Beer
4204 Menchaca RdGreat coffee, beer and food trucks
Craft brews plus American fare in a rustic setting with a focus on hyper-local ingredients.
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Vista Brewing
13551 FM150 WCraft brews plus American fare in a rustic setting with a focus on hyper-local ingredients.
Salt Lick BBQ
18300 Farm to Market Rd 1826La Barbecue
2401 E Cesar Chavez StSummer Moon Coffee
3115 S 1st StLustre Pearl South
10400 Menchaca RoadTerry Black's Barbecue
1003 Barton Springs Rd
Launderette
2115 Holly StSightseeing
Walking and running Town Lake Trail (as the locals call it) is one of the highlights of Austin! It's a must for anyone visiting and a great way to see the beauty of the city. You can do a few miles or the entire loop will be around 10 miles.
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Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailWalking and running Town Lake Trail (as the locals call it) is one of the highlights of Austin! It's a must for anyone visiting and a great way to see the beauty of the city. You can do a few miles or the entire loop will be around 10 miles.
Whether you’re looking to sip on the best dang martini money can buy, catch a live show, or shopping until you drop South Congress Shopping District offers something for everyone!
If you’re new to visiting SOCO, this district is incredibly walkable from retailer to retailer. There is plenty of complimentary street parking located directly along South Congress, and scooters or rideshare options are available
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South Congress
Whether you’re looking to sip on the best dang martini money can buy, catch a live show, or shopping until you drop South Congress Shopping District offers something for everyone!
If you’re new to visiting SOCO, this district is incredibly walkable from retailer to retailer. There is plenty of complimentary street parking located directly along South Congress, and scooters or rideshare options are available
Take a dip in a naturally fed spring pool.
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrTake a dip in a naturally fed spring pool.
Consejos para la ciudad
Cómo moverse
Uber or Lyft are the fastest ways to get around
Uber / Lyft
This is the easiest and best mode of transportation when traveling around Austin.
Bus Service
This option may not be your quickest choice but it will be the cheapest.
Lime or Bird scooters
On nearly every major street corner, you may find one of these modes of transportation. We recommend staying on designated bike paths.