Guidebook for Austin
Drinks & Nightlife
Stay Gold
1910 E Cesar Chavez StGreat new bar with live music every night.
One of Austin's best cocktail bars tucked away in an old house.
178 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Weather Up
1808 E Cesar Chavez StOne of Austin's best cocktail bars tucked away in an old house.
Another great cocktail option with a Mezcal bar upstairs on Friday/Saturday.
561 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Whisler's
1816 E 6th StAnother great cocktail option with a Mezcal bar upstairs on Friday/Saturday.
Best patio in Austin with people watching to match. They also have great food.
244 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Yellow Jacket Social Club
1704 E 5th StBest patio in Austin with people watching to match. They also have great food.
If you don't know how to two step, it might be time to learn. But if you just want to watch, that's acceptable too.
672 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The White Horse
500 Comal StIf you don't know how to two step, it might be time to learn. But if you just want to watch, that's acceptable too.
Outdoor bar with a great patio and an East Side Kings food truck in the back. Good for people watching.
291 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Liberty
1618 East 6th StreetOutdoor bar with a great patio and an East Side Kings food truck in the back. Good for people watching.
57 Texas brewed beers on tap. Bonus points for having a VIA 313 (pizza) food truck in the back.
74 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Craft Pride
61 Rainey St57 Texas brewed beers on tap. Bonus points for having a VIA 313 (pizza) food truck in the back.
You enter through a hidden bookcase. Need I say more?
81 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Firehouse Lounge
605 Brazos StYou enter through a hidden bookcase. Need I say more?
Go after midnight for one of the best dance floors in Austin.
153 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barbarella
611 Red River StGo after midnight for one of the best dance floors in Austin.
One of the first bars on Austin's east side that's slowed down quite a bit. The bar itself was originally used at the Driskill.
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Longbranch Inn
1133 East 11th StreetOne of the first bars on Austin's east side that's slowed down quite a bit. The bar itself was originally used at the Driskill.
If it's Monday, check to see if Dale Watson is playing. You won't regret it.
815 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveIf it's Monday, check to see if Dale Watson is playing. You won't regret it.
HUGE taplist if you're on the North side of town.
131 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Draught House Pub & Brewery
4112 Medical PkwyHUGE taplist if you're on the North side of town.
Food Scene
Awesome little coffee shop with lovely owners. The copper bar is beautiful.
201 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Figure 8 Coffee Purveyors
1111 Chicon StAwesome little coffee shop with lovely owners. The copper bar is beautiful.
Best patio for a coffee shop. Very serene to work next to the lake.
371 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mozart's Coffee Roasters
3825 Lake Austin BlvdBest patio for a coffee shop. Very serene to work next to the lake.
24 hour coffee shop. You'll have to fight UT students for a table if you want to stick around but wifi all night is pretty rad.
223 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bennu Coffee
2001 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd24 hour coffee shop. You'll have to fight UT students for a table if you want to stick around but wifi all night is pretty rad.
Via 313 Pizza
10106 W 6th StSome of the best pizza in Austin.
Some of the best tacos in Austin, right around the corner.
314 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Veracruz All Natural Food Truck
2505 Webberville RoadSome of the best tacos in Austin, right around the corner.
Hands down one of the best Vegetarian/Vegan restaurants in Austin. Also good for people watching.
565 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st StHands down one of the best Vegetarian/Vegan restaurants in Austin. Also good for people watching.
If you like Thai food, you've gotta get to Thai Fresh. Also a good place to work from if you find yourself on the South side.
189 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Thai Fresh
909 W Mary StIf you like Thai food, you've gotta get to Thai Fresh. Also a good place to work from if you find yourself on the South side.
Exactly as it says, coffee AND beer.
435 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Radio Coffee & Beer
4204 Menchaca RdExactly as it says, coffee AND beer.
Classy Thai fusion at prices that won't break the bank.
349 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sway
1417 S 1st StClassy Thai fusion at prices that won't break the bank.
Great coffeeshop/bar/restaurant near campus. Very eclectic.
176 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Spider House Ballroom
2906 Fruth StGreat coffeeshop/bar/restaurant near campus. Very eclectic.
VERY quiet coffee shop but they serve beer and have nice picnic tables outside.
99 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Flightpath Coffeehouse
5011 Duval StVERY quiet coffee shop but they serve beer and have nice picnic tables outside.
Another 24/hr coffee shop up North. Use the restroom on the left for a treat.
151 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Epoch Coffee
221 W N Loop BlvdAnother 24/hr coffee shop up North. Use the restroom on the left for a treat.
Pinthouse Pizza
4729 Burnet RdGreat pizza and local brews up North.
Austin staple. One of the best neon signs.
791 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveAustin staple. One of the best neon signs.
You're gonna wait in line but it's a pretty damn good burger.
780 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress AveYou're gonna wait in line but it's a pretty damn good burger.
Counter Cafe
1914 E 6th StGreat little breakfast spot.
Start with coffee and then switch to beer at this iconic hipster hangout.
183 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wright Bros. Brew and Brew
500 San Marcos StStart with coffee and then switch to beer at this iconic hipster hangout.
Clark's Oyster Bar
1200 W 6th StGreat for date night.
Classy date spot. Make sure you go early to avoid the hour long wait.
522 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Justine's
4710 E 5th StClassy date spot. Make sure you go early to avoid the hour long wait.
Another coffeeshop bar south of the river.
246 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Buzz Mill
1505 Town Creek DrAnother coffeeshop bar south of the river.
Sightseeing
Gorgeous views of the Austin skyline. Highly recommend a picnic or frisbee in the park.
1533 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Metropolitano Zilker
2207 Barton Springs RdGorgeous views of the Austin skyline. Highly recommend a picnic or frisbee in the park.
It's mandatory that you swim in Barton Springs while you're in town. The natural springs pool is one of Austin's gems.
2454 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrIt's mandatory that you swim in Barton Springs while you're in town. The natural springs pool is one of Austin's gems.
BYOB mini golf right downtown. Bring a cooler and hit the links at an Austin classic.
201 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Peter Pan Mini Golf
1207 Barton Springs RdBYOB mini golf right downtown. Bring a cooler and hit the links at an Austin classic.
Great place for a picnic. Lots of interesting history inside as well.
1119 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveGreat place for a picnic. Lots of interesting history inside as well.
Not too far out of town but a mandatory visit if you're after beautiful scenery.
376 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Estatal McKinney Falls
5808 McKinney Falls PkwyNot too far out of town but a mandatory visit if you're after beautiful scenery.
About 45-minutes outside of Austin but one of the most breathtaking views around.
588 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Reserva Natural Hamilton Pool
24300 Hamilton Pool RdAbout 45-minutes outside of Austin but one of the most breathtaking views around.
Jacobs Well
One of the best swimming holes in the area.
Shopping
If you're into menswear, STAG is a must visit.
67 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
STAG Provisions For Men
1423 S Congress AveIf you're into menswear, STAG is a must visit.
Uncommon Objects
1602 Fort View RdFind TONS of unique knick knacks.