Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Pizza that hits the spot with light, thin crust and a bunch of yummy topping options. Long on efficient but friendly Austin personality. A neighborhood fave. They also deliver.
321 locals recommend
East Side Pies
1401 Rosewood AvePizza that hits the spot with light, thin crust and a bunch of yummy topping options. Long on efficient but friendly Austin personality. A neighborhood fave. They also deliver.
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StBest brisket on earth. Worth the wait.
Tony's trailer is full of Jamaican goodness and good cheer - friendly and low-key, with the best jerk chicken you'll find.
19 locals recommend
Tony's Jamaican Food
1124 E 11th StTony's trailer is full of Jamaican goodness and good cheer - friendly and low-key, with the best jerk chicken you'll find.
One of the first bistros to anticipate Eastside revitalization. Great classic "French light" food -- fresh, consistent, and satisfying wine and food in a warm, neighborly atmosphere.
351 locals recommend
Blue Dahlia Bistro
1115 E 11th StOne of the first bistros to anticipate Eastside revitalization. Great classic "French light" food -- fresh, consistent, and satisfying wine and food in a warm, neighborly atmosphere.
Food trailer with incredibly delicious beef and pork, as lovingly stoked as Franklin's, with a much shorter line.
215 locals recommend
Micklethwait Craft Meats
1309 Rosewood AveFood trailer with incredibly delicious beef and pork, as lovingly stoked as Franklin's, with a much shorter line.
Old-school breakfast tacos in a fairly new location. What all breakfast tacos should be. Also good Tex-Mex (decidedly non-gourmet, no "twists," etc., which is a good thing).
169 locals recommend
Tamale House East
1707 E 6th StOld-school breakfast tacos in a fairly new location. What all breakfast tacos should be. Also good Tex-Mex (decidedly non-gourmet, no "twists," etc., which is a good thing).
Fresh, farm-to-table classics and crafty bar. Not cheap, not crazy expensive.
354 locals recommend
Hillside Farmacy
1209 E 11th StFresh, farm-to-table classics and crafty bar. Not cheap, not crazy expensive.
Everything Else
Lots lots lots of beer, wine, and coffee on the cutting edge of something. Also small cafe with counter service. Did we mention the beer? In bottles, on tap, all of it. Veg/vegan/gluten-free friendly.
352 locals recommend
Quickie Pickie
2027 E Cesar Chavez StLots lots lots of beer, wine, and coffee on the cutting edge of something. Also small cafe with counter service. Did we mention the beer? In bottles, on tap, all of it. Veg/vegan/gluten-free friendly.
1.5 miles
30-minute walk
10-minute bike ride
Bus: 20-minute ride plus 5-minute walk
5 minutes (not including parking) car
SXSW EVERYTHING
290 locals recommend
Austin Convention Center
500 E Cesar Chavez St1.5 miles
30-minute walk
10-minute bike ride
Bus: 20-minute ride plus 5-minute walk
5 minutes (not including parking) car
SXSW EVERYTHING
Republic Square
422 Guadalupe StACL Fest free shuttle pickup and dropoff location
GREAT po-boys and other classic New Orleans fare in cafe run by Mardi Gras Chief Darold Gordon.
The Original New Orleans Po-Boy and Gumbo Shop
1806 E 12th StGREAT po-boys and other classic New Orleans fare in cafe run by Mardi Gras Chief Darold Gordon.
Drinks & Nightlife
Longbranch Inn
1133 East 11th StreetLow-key, unpretentious, outdoor patio, full bar.
The White Horse
500 Comal StBona fide honky-tonk. Live music, dancing, boots, hats.
HOTEL VEGAS
1502 E 6th StLive indie/rock music and nice patio. A scene of sorts
Amazing bar in legendary Austin music location. Great bar, eclectic mix of bands and DJs, super-friendly, lovely patio
153 locals recommend
Cheer Up Charlies
900 Red River StAmazing bar in legendary Austin music location. Great bar, eclectic mix of bands and DJs, super-friendly, lovely patio
Best place to see up-and-coming and touring bands up close. Indoor and outdoor stages, nice places to hang out, unpretentious and fun
166 locals recommend
Mohawk Austin
912 Red River StBest place to see up-and-coming and touring bands up close. Indoor and outdoor stages, nice places to hang out, unpretentious and fun
Yellow Jacket Social Club
1704 E 5th StGood, happening, comfy, not expensive.
King Bee Lounge
1906 E 12th StGreat cocktails, beers, pizza.
Arts & Culture
Hosts indie upstart FunFunFun Fest every October. Chill, room to move, skateboards. This is the place.
246 locals recommend
Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park
900 W Riverside DrHosts indie upstart FunFunFun Fest every October. Chill, room to move, skateboards. This is the place.
AUSTIN CITY LIMITS FEST! 2 WEEKENDS RUNNING. IT'S HERE!
1533 locals recommend
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdAUSTIN CITY LIMITS FEST! 2 WEEKENDS RUNNING. IT'S HERE!