Guidebook for Austin
Drinks & Nightlife
Their philosophy: "Beer Makes It Better. We believe our beer has the power to make everything better." & do they have the Beer! Fun people, live music, a place you can dance as if no one is watching!
435 locals recommend
The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
1305 W Oltorf StTheir philosophy: "Beer Makes It Better. We believe our beer has the power to make everything better." & do they have the Beer! Fun people, live music, a place you can dance as if no one is watching!
Ever changing, locals go here...Indian food, beer on tap, great place to sample beer! You can purchase your favorites to go! You might even meet a few of the brew masters having a beer or two!
267 locals recommend
Whip in
1950 S I-35 Frontage RdEver changing, locals go here...Indian food, beer on tap, great place to sample beer! You can purchase your favorites to go! You might even meet a few of the brew masters having a beer or two!
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveIconic! Enough said!
New American spot with friendly staff and great happy hour specials on food and drinks. Good place for Sunday brunch.
19 locals recommend
Auguste & Marcel Wine Bar
1716 S Congress AveNew American spot with friendly staff and great happy hour specials on food and drinks. Good place for Sunday brunch.
Old school Italian food. Great patio and happy hour, live music on the weekends.
65 locals recommend
Botticelli's
1321 S Congress AveOld school Italian food. Great patio and happy hour, live music on the weekends.
Bob on Monday's!! Amazing musical artist! The Saxon Pub is one of my favorite places! Local, welcoming, and Lone Star!
284 locals recommend
Saxon Pub
1320 S Lamar BlvdBob on Monday's!! Amazing musical artist! The Saxon Pub is one of my favorite places! Local, welcoming, and Lone Star!
Food Scene
My favorite Mom & Pop restaurant that serves Marvelous Mexican food. Go for Lunch. They have the BEST homemade corn and flour tortillas (ask for roasted jalapeños as a side). Simply delicious!
19 locals recommend
El Borrego De Oro
3900 S Congress AveMy favorite Mom & Pop restaurant that serves Marvelous Mexican food. Go for Lunch. They have the BEST homemade corn and flour tortillas (ask for roasted jalapeños as a side). Simply delicious!
Authentic Spanish Tapas (dinner, happy hour, & brunch). A must, the interior decor depicts Austin, bicycles, oak bar, & cartoon mural! Each dish has its own character...Delicios, Exquisit!!
91 locals recommend
Barlata
1500 S Lamar BlvdAuthentic Spanish Tapas (dinner, happy hour, & brunch). A must, the interior decor depicts Austin, bicycles, oak bar, & cartoon mural! Each dish has its own character...Delicios, Exquisit!!
If you are going to a show at ACL Live at The Moody Theater, La Condesa’s should be on your list of stops! They serve Contemporary Mexican food, have a huge selection of Tequila & Mezcal! Great HH!
191 locals recommend
La Condesa
400 W 2nd StIf you are going to a show at ACL Live at The Moody Theater, La Condesa’s should be on your list of stops! They serve Contemporary Mexican food, have a huge selection of Tequila & Mezcal! Great HH!
Live Music at Güero's!
Great Music, Great Times! Their live music on their outside Garden stage is always free, free! A great place to stop and rest a bit! Güero's is Great!
398 locals recommend
Güero's Taco Bar
1412 S Congress AveLive Music at Güero's!
Great Music, Great Times! Their live music on their outside Garden stage is always free, free! A great place to stop and rest a bit! Güero's is Great!
Sometimes you just need a good cup of coffee and a scrumptious pastry to make you smile. Then you know that your world will be OK!
44 locals recommend
Café Crème
1834 E Oltorf StSometimes you just need a good cup of coffee and a scrumptious pastry to make you smile. Then you know that your world will be OK!
Asian Restaurant -they are opened until 2:00 AM - late night yum. Dine in or carry out, every dish is better than the next!
136 locals recommend
888 Pan Asian Restaurant
2400 E Oltorf StAsian Restaurant -they are opened until 2:00 AM - late night yum. Dine in or carry out, every dish is better than the next!
Magnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress AveA true Austin classic. Breakfast and diner food served 24/7.
Don't feel like waiting in line at Franklin's or driving out to the Salt Lick? The brisket here is arguably as good.
372 locals recommend
Terry Black's Barbecue
1003 Barton Springs RdDon't feel like waiting in line at Franklin's or driving out to the Salt Lick? The brisket here is arguably as good.
The one everyone goes to. Great brisket, but the line is a bit much. Order brisket by the pound to go and dodge the 4 hour wait. But you have to call in your order a month before you arrive. Worth it!
919 locals recommend
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StThe one everyone goes to. Great brisket, but the line is a bit much. Order brisket by the pound to go and dodge the 4 hour wait. But you have to call in your order a month before you arrive. Worth it!
Part of Paul Qui's Asian street food empire. Lots of vegetarian/vegan options.
111 locals recommend
East Side King
2310 S Lamar BlvdPart of Paul Qui's Asian street food empire. Lots of vegetarian/vegan options.
Has great Mexican Vegetarian Dishes! Ask for Christina, she is William's sweetheart!
200 locals recommend
Curra's Grill
614 E Oltorf StHas great Mexican Vegetarian Dishes! Ask for Christina, she is William's sweetheart!
Sweet or savory, what tickles your fancy. Gorgeous Biscotti! After dining it's an interesting place for a Sunday stroll, Positive Images Art & Gallery & Fortney's West End. Definitely worth the time!
55 locals recommend
Sweetish Hill
1128 W 6th StSweet or savory, what tickles your fancy. Gorgeous Biscotti! After dining it's an interesting place for a Sunday stroll, Positive Images Art & Gallery & Fortney's West End. Definitely worth the time!
Great for Take Away! Beef tips, Vermicelli, & Spring Rolls! Phở is like the little girl with a curl! When it is good it is very,very good but when it is...you know the rest of that nursery rhyme!
61 locals recommend
Hai Ky
1931 E Oltorf StGreat for Take Away! Beef tips, Vermicelli, & Spring Rolls! Phở is like the little girl with a curl! When it is good it is very,very good but when it is...you know the rest of that nursery rhyme!
Essentials
Groceries, food, & fun (live music Thursday-Sunday)
In the WestGate Shopping Center
765 locals recommend
Central Market
4477 S Lamar BlvdGroceries, food, & fun (live music Thursday-Sunday)
In the WestGate Shopping Center
Mediterranean & Middle Eastern prepared food & shopping. Amazing Baklava!
28 locals recommend
Phoenicia
2912 S Lamar BlvdMediterranean & Middle Eastern prepared food & shopping. Amazing Baklava!
Walmart Supercenter
710 E Ben White BlvdIt's Walmart for goodness sake.
H-E-B stands for the name Howard E. Butts. The first H-E-B opened in Kerrville in 1905 by Florence Butt.
1667 locals recommend
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdH-E-B stands for the name Howard E. Butts. The first H-E-B opened in Kerrville in 1905 by Florence Butt.
Shopping
An Austin institution. Longtime hot spot with in-store performances, local artist compilations & concert ticket sales. Convenient to Whole Foods and many great restaurants.
135 locals recommend
Waterloo Records
600 N Lamar BlvdAn Austin institution. Longtime hot spot with in-store performances, local artist compilations & concert ticket sales. Convenient to Whole Foods and many great restaurants.
Parks & Nature
This huge spring fed swimming pool is THE place to beat the Austin heat. Parking can be tough, we recommend biking or taking an Uber/Lyft.
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrThis huge spring fed swimming pool is THE place to beat the Austin heat. Parking can be tough, we recommend biking or taking an Uber/Lyft.
Arts & Culture
Just to pass the time in a peaceful, beautiful space. The Umlauf Sculpture Garden is a museum and outdoor sculpture garden centered on the artistic works of American sculptor Charles Umlauf.
235 locals recommend
Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum
605 Azie Morton RdJust to pass the time in a peaceful, beautiful space. The Umlauf Sculpture Garden is a museum and outdoor sculpture garden centered on the artistic works of American sculptor Charles Umlauf.
Jack S. Blanton Museum of Art
Features American and contemporary art, Latin art, European paintings, prints, and drawings. Free every Thursday! *not open on Monday
644 locals recommend
The Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardJack S. Blanton Museum of Art
Features American and contemporary art, Latin art, European paintings, prints, and drawings. Free every Thursday! *not open on Monday
A jewel in Austin. Last visited for Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) alters a few years ago. Their Mission is to enrich & educate through the presentation of traditional & contemporary art.
83 locals recommend
Mexic-Arte Museum
419 Congress AvenueA jewel in Austin. Last visited for Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) alters a few years ago. Their Mission is to enrich & educate through the presentation of traditional & contemporary art.
Sightseeing
Bring your hiking boots, water shoes, & floaties! McKinney Falls is just 10 minutes away. We go to the upper falls, the currents aren't as strong, slower pace you can walk upstream without a struggle.
376 locals recommend
McKinney Falls State Park
5808 McKinney Falls PkwyBring your hiking boots, water shoes, & floaties! McKinney Falls is just 10 minutes away. We go to the upper falls, the currents aren't as strong, slower pace you can walk upstream without a struggle.
Because, Austin is the capitol city for the great state of Texas!
God Bless Texas!
1119 locals recommend
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveBecause, Austin is the capitol city for the great state of Texas!
God Bless Texas!
This is a great place to see the bats up close or you can watch them from the Congress Bridge. Austin has the largest urban bat population. It is a spectacular sight!Can be a bit gamey in hot temps!
131 locals recommend
Statesman Bat Observation Center
305 S Congress AveThis is a great place to see the bats up close or you can watch them from the Congress Bridge. Austin has the largest urban bat population. It is a spectacular sight!Can be a bit gamey in hot temps!