Guidebook for Austin
Entertainment & Activities
Fun for all ages and nice gym as well. Brewery next door to enjoy a drink after climbing.
160 residents recomanen
Austin Bouldering Project
979 Springdale RdFun for all ages and nice gym as well. Brewery next door to enjoy a drink after climbing.
Cinema with great food and super comfortable seats.
220 residents recomanen
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Mueller
1911 Aldrich StCinema with great food and super comfortable seats.
The best gentleman's club near downtown. 3 stages and back VIP area.
6 residents recomanen
Palazio Gentlemen's Club
501 E Ben White BlvdThe best gentleman's club near downtown. 3 stages and back VIP area.
Drinks & Nightlife
Local cider tap room with music events and food. Great gluten free option for drinking.
40 residents recomanen
Austin Eastciders
979 Springdale RdLocal cider tap room with music events and food. Great gluten free option for drinking.
A venue decorated with gold wallpaper & taxidermy features DJs, live music & a patio.
193 residents recomanen
HOTEL VEGAS
1502 E 6th StA venue decorated with gold wallpaper & taxidermy features DJs, live music & a patio.
Craveable comforts, hot coffee, and crafted spirits bubble over at Native Kitchen & Bar. Sidle up alongside world explorers and escapists alike for good convo.
73 residents recomanen
The Cafe at Native Hostels
807 E 4th StCraveable comforts, hot coffee, and crafted spirits bubble over at Native Kitchen & Bar. Sidle up alongside world explorers and escapists alike for good convo.
Retro bar offering specialty drinks & punches, plus a spacious yard with shaded poolside seating.
153 residents recomanen
Kitty Cohen's
2211 Webberville RdRetro bar offering specialty drinks & punches, plus a spacious yard with shaded poolside seating.
Sprawling gay lounge & club featuring a large dance floor, specialty cocktails & ample patio space.
16 residents recomanen
Highland Lounge
404 Colorado StSprawling gay lounge & club featuring a large dance floor, specialty cocktails & ample patio space.
Predominantly gay club draws a mixed crowd for dancing, weekly events & specials, even bingo.
24 residents recomanen
Rain
217 W 4th StPredominantly gay club draws a mixed crowd for dancing, weekly events & specials, even bingo.
Happening nightspot featuring drinks & DJs in an industrial space built from shipyard containers.
86 residents recomanen
Container Bar
90 Rainey StHappening nightspot featuring drinks & DJs in an industrial space built from shipyard containers.
A diverse crowd heads to this Downtown club for various theme nights, DJs & multiple dance floors.
153 residents recomanen
Barbarella
611 Red River StA diverse crowd heads to this Downtown club for various theme nights, DJs & multiple dance floors.
Beer, brisket and music Downtown with a renowned Sunday gospel brunch. Great for rhythm & blues. Touring bans.
282 residents recomanen
Stubb's Bar-B-Q
801 Red River StBeer, brisket and music Downtown with a renowned Sunday gospel brunch. Great for rhythm & blues. Touring bans.
Multilevel space with a bar, roofdeck & indoor/outdoor stages hosting local & touring acts.
166 residents recomanen
Mohawk Austin
912 Red River StMultilevel space with a bar, roofdeck & indoor/outdoor stages hosting local & touring acts.
Barracuda
611 E 7th StPopular live music venue.
Abundant sausages & beers on tap inside a rustic-chic cottage or outside in the leafy beer garden.
264 residents recomanen
Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden
79 Rainey StAbundant sausages & beers on tap inside a rustic-chic cottage or outside in the leafy beer garden.
Sizable gay bar offering a lodgelike indoor space, outdoor music, drinks, drag shows & more.
153 residents recomanen
Cheer Up Charlies
900 Red River StSizable gay bar offering a lodgelike indoor space, outdoor music, drinks, drag shows & more.
Boisterous, spacious gay dance club with theme nights & a weekly late-night drag show, plus a patio.
28 residents recomanen
Oilcan Harry's
211 W 4th StBoisterous, spacious gay dance club with theme nights & a weekly late-night drag show, plus a patio.
Relaxed, modern watering hole with Jenga, craft beer & 2 patios for people-watching.
38 residents recomanen
Star Bar
600 W 6th StRelaxed, modern watering hole with Jenga, craft beer & 2 patios for people-watching.
Frat-friendly watering hole with a hopping rooftop patio, live bands & a dance floor.
35 residents recomanen
Blind Pig Pub
317 E 6th StFrat-friendly watering hole with a hopping rooftop patio, live bands & a dance floor.
Dive bar with a giant jackalope sculpture & other quirks, plus burgers, pizza, music & happy hours.
55 residents recomanen
The Jackalope
404 E 6th StDive bar with a giant jackalope sculpture & other quirks, plus burgers, pizza, music & happy hours.
Coffee and beer are on equal footing here. As for the hoppy beverages, there are 39 rotating taps with a heavy local emphasis.
183 residents recomanen
Wright Bros. Brew and Brew
500 San Marcos StCoffee and beer are on equal footing here. As for the hoppy beverages, there are 39 rotating taps with a heavy local emphasis.
The epic beer garden serves as an oasis away from the crowds of Sixth Street, where there are 33 beers on draft, plus more available in bottles, including Jester King. It all pairs nicely alongside the bakery’s sausages and pretzels
358 residents recomanen
Easy Tiger
1501 E 7th StThe epic beer garden serves as an oasis away from the crowds of Sixth Street, where there are 33 beers on draft, plus more available in bottles, including Jester King. It all pairs nicely alongside the bakery’s sausages and pretzels
Often dubbed one of the country’s best beer bars, this Rainey Street destination features 54 expertly curated Texas taps and Detroit-style pizza from Via 313. Well-educated staff, an expansive patio, and bottle shop round out the offering.
74 residents recomanen
Craft Pride
61 Rainey StOften dubbed one of the country’s best beer bars, this Rainey Street destination features 54 expertly curated Texas taps and Detroit-style pizza from Via 313. Well-educated staff, an expansive patio, and bottle shop round out the offering.
The kolache haven is perfect for beer geeks, boasting of a bar with 12 rotating taps and shop full of 400+ different bottles and cans. Those looking to drink in the store are more than welcomed to with the $2 corkage fee.
73 residents recomanen
Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches
3220 Manor RdThe kolache haven is perfect for beer geeks, boasting of a bar with 12 rotating taps and shop full of 400+ different bottles and cans. Those looking to drink in the store are more than welcomed to with the $2 corkage fee.
There’s something undeniably appealing about Hopfields, with an exceptional selection of craft beers available on draft, in cans, and in bottles paired with a menu that includes items such as seared lamb tenderloin, steak and frites, and mussels.
74 residents recomanen
Hopfields
3110 Guadalupe StThere’s something undeniably appealing about Hopfields, with an exceptional selection of craft beers available on draft, in cans, and in bottles paired with a menu that includes items such as seared lamb tenderloin, steak and frites, and mussels.
The Draught House may be cozy and welcoming, but it’s still a craft beer giant and iconic in its own right. Know what you want and have your ID ready at the bar as the line of greedy patrons often flows right into the parking lot.
131 residents recomanen
Draught House Pub & Brewery
4112 Medical PkwyThe Draught House may be cozy and welcoming, but it’s still a craft beer giant and iconic in its own right. Know what you want and have your ID ready at the bar as the line of greedy patrons often flows right into the parking lot.
The eclecticism of this market and pub mirrors its facade. The former convenience store houses over 60 different beers, in tap or can form, along with delicious Indian fusion fare.
267 residents recomanen
Whip in
1950 S I-35 Frontage RdThe eclecticism of this market and pub mirrors its facade. The former convenience store houses over 60 different beers, in tap or can form, along with delicious Indian fusion fare.
Skylark Lounge
2039 Airport BlvdBlues Rock & Texas Rock
Antone's
305 E 5th StBlues Rock & Texas Rock
Great for drinks after climbing or working out at Austin Bouldering Project.
69 residents recomanen
Friends & Allies Brewing
979 Springdale RdGreat for drinks after climbing or working out at Austin Bouldering Project.
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveBlues Rock & Texas Rock
Live country music is served up in this hip, upbeat, sprawling honky-tonk with a taco truck outside.
672 residents recomanen
The White Horse
500 Comal StLive country music is served up in this hip, upbeat, sprawling honky-tonk with a taco truck outside.
San Jac Saloon is the only bar on 6th street offering two venues of live country music from open to close. We carry a large variety of Texas draft beer on tap and a wide selection of fine whiskeys. Swing by the saloon for some high energy performances.
San Jac Saloon
300 E 6th StSan Jac Saloon is the only bar on 6th street offering two venues of live country music from open to close. We carry a large variety of Texas draft beer on tap and a wide selection of fine whiskeys. Swing by the saloon for some high energy performances.
Piano bar with live music, 2 dance floors & a diverse crowd, set in old rail cars & a former depot.
133 residents recomanen
Donn's Depot
1600 W 5th StPiano bar with live music, 2 dance floors & a diverse crowd, set in old rail cars & a former depot.
Lazarus Brewing Co.
1902 E 6th StGreat brewery and snack food.
Sans Bar
918 E 12th StAlcohol free bar with mocktails. Great for people in recovery.
Essentials
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdClosest grocery store. Closes at midnight.
Gold's Gym Austin Downtown
115 E 6th StFree pass available online
H-E-B
5808 Burnet Rd24 Hour Grocery Store
Wells Mini Market
1918 Rosewood AveOpen until midnight. Snacks, drinks and beer.
If you are looking to relocate to Austin, Shelley Dahlman is a great realtor who helped me buy these condos. Her number is 512-236-8898.
TOWERS Realty
1108 Lavaca StreetIf you are looking to relocate to Austin, Shelley Dahlman is a great realtor who helped me buy these condos. Her number is 512-236-8898.
SHED Barber and Supply
2210 S 1st StBarber- Gabriel is great barber
IVitamin
515 S Congress AveIV recovery spa for hangover or wellness IV therapy. Coupons in the drawer.
Form + Function Massage
900 E 6th StGreat local massage place.
Donation based yoga. Some of the best instructors in the city. Shawn's Monday night mindfulness class is great.
61 residents recomanen
Practice Yoga Austin
1103 E 6th StDonation based yoga. Some of the best instructors in the city. Shawn's Monday night mindfulness class is great.
Black Swan Yoga
403 Orchard StDonation based yoga.
Food Scene
East Side Pies
1401 Rosewood AveLocal pizza joint. Eat in for slices or delivery.
Festive cantina with vibrant decor specializing in standard Tex-Mex offerings & happy hour deals.
12 residents recomanen
Los Comales Mexican Restaurant
2136 E 7th StFestive cantina with vibrant decor specializing in standard Tex-Mex offerings & happy hour deals.
Fresh housemade food such as popular breakfast tacos served in a casual dining room or on the patio.
180 residents recomanen
Mi Madre's Restaurant
2201 Manor RdFresh housemade food such as popular breakfast tacos served in a casual dining room or on the patio.
Charming option for Italian cuisine & live entertainment including celebrity impersonators.
12 residents recomanen
Gino's Vino Osteria
1239 E 51st StCharming option for Italian cuisine & live entertainment including celebrity impersonators.
Voted Austin’s favorite farmers’ market via Austin Chronicle for the past four years and counting, TFM at Mueller is a family and local fave every Sunday and now on Wednesdays to shop, eat and enjoy fresh vegetables and artisan foods from local vendors and farmers. We even offer free community composting on Sundays and kids events at every market. Join in the fun!
167 residents recomanen
Mueller Farmers' Market
2006 Philomena StVoted Austin’s favorite farmers’ market via Austin Chronicle for the past four years and counting, TFM at Mueller is a family and local fave every Sunday and now on Wednesdays to shop, eat and enjoy fresh vegetables and artisan foods from local vendors and farmers. We even offer free community composting on Sundays and kids events at every market. Join in the fun!
The Clarksville institution’s slew of prime beef steaks include Angus or Wagyu, with dry-aged options of the latter.
183 residents recomanen
Jeffrey's
1204 W Lynn StThe Clarksville institution’s slew of prime beef steaks include Angus or Wagyu, with dry-aged options of the latter.
Everyone knows about the long lines at Franklin - it’s been well documented - but for many, it’s worth the wait for those perfect briskets from Aaron Franklin. It is open for lunch Tuesday through Sunday beginning at 11 a.m. For those looking to plan ahead, it accepts pre orders. Chairs to sit in drink in line are to the left of the kitchen counter.
919 residents recomanen
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StEveryone knows about the long lines at Franklin - it’s been well documented - but for many, it’s worth the wait for those perfect briskets from Aaron Franklin. It is open for lunch Tuesday through Sunday beginning at 11 a.m. For those looking to plan ahead, it accepts pre orders. Chairs to sit in drink in line are to the left of the kitchen counter.
After many moves, LeAnn Mueller's La Barbecue headed indoors with an air-conditioned home courtesy of new partner Quickie Pickie on East Cesar Chavez. It still smokes the same beautiful briskets, ribs, and sausages that have people waiting in lines. Founding pitmaster John Lewis is out in Charleston, but the current head pitmasters are Brendan Lamb and Francisco Saucedo. Hours are from Wednesdays to Sundays starting at 11 a.m. until 6 p.m.
421 residents recomanen
La Barbecue
2401 E Cesar Chavez StAfter many moves, LeAnn Mueller's La Barbecue headed indoors with an air-conditioned home courtesy of new partner Quickie Pickie on East Cesar Chavez. It still smokes the same beautiful briskets, ribs, and sausages that have people waiting in lines. Founding pitmaster John Lewis is out in Charleston, but the current head pitmasters are Brendan Lamb and Francisco Saucedo. Hours are from Wednesdays to Sundays starting at 11 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Tom Micklethwait's scratch-focused barbecue trailer serves up creative housemade sausages that change daily, the usual excellent meats, and great sides. It opens every day except for Monday at 11 a.m.
215 residents recomanen
Micklethwait Craft Meats
1309 Rosewood AveTom Micklethwait's scratch-focused barbecue trailer serves up creative housemade sausages that change daily, the usual excellent meats, and great sides. It opens every day except for Monday at 11 a.m.
It’s hard to miss the bright red trailer outside Corner Bar in South Austin, serving simple, high quality meats. Pitmaster Daniel Brown serves what he calls “old school barbecue” where the goal is “to give people great food for a cheap price.” Pair the smoked meats plate with drinks from the bar. It runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday, and until 11 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.
25 residents recomanen
Brown's BBQ
1901 S Lamar BlvdIt’s hard to miss the bright red trailer outside Corner Bar in South Austin, serving simple, high quality meats. Pitmaster Daniel Brown serves what he calls “old school barbecue” where the goal is “to give people great food for a cheap price.” Pair the smoked meats plate with drinks from the bar. It runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday, and until 11 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.
La Condesa's vibrant mix of Mexican street food and jet-setting sophistication appears to have what it takes to keep the 45-minute weekend wait as much of a staple as the four inventive versions of ceviche. The atmosphere reverberates with energy, thanks to a design by architect Michael Hsu and interior designer Joel Mozersky. Executive chef Rick Lopez works to maintain that liveliness through every course.
191 residents recomanen
La Condesa
400 W 2nd StLa Condesa's vibrant mix of Mexican street food and jet-setting sophistication appears to have what it takes to keep the 45-minute weekend wait as much of a staple as the four inventive versions of ceviche. The atmosphere reverberates with energy, thanks to a design by architect Michael Hsu and interior designer Joel Mozersky. Executive chef Rick Lopez works to maintain that liveliness through every course.
Full of character and charm, Grizzelda’s transports guests to Central and Coastal Mexico with its lush greenery, shades of pink and pops of floral wallpaper. From heirloom and traditional Central Mexican dishes and moles to fresh coastal crudos, the cuisine at Grizzelda's runs the gamut of Mexican fare while holding true to Austin’s Tex-Mex roots. Grizzelda’s, located across the street from sister restaurant Jacoby’s Restaurant & Mercantile, is the second project from the Jacoby Restaurant Group.
71 residents recomanen
Grizzelda's
105 Tillery StFull of character and charm, Grizzelda’s transports guests to Central and Coastal Mexico with its lush greenery, shades of pink and pops of floral wallpaper. From heirloom and traditional Central Mexican dishes and moles to fresh coastal crudos, the cuisine at Grizzelda's runs the gamut of Mexican fare while holding true to Austin’s Tex-Mex roots. Grizzelda’s, located across the street from sister restaurant Jacoby’s Restaurant & Mercantile, is the second project from the Jacoby Restaurant Group.
Hillside Farmacy
1209 E 11th StGreat local restaurant with freshly sourced food and coffee.
Steaks & snails plus wine & cocktails in a little bungalow with a light-strung patio.
522 residents recomanen
Justine's
4710 E 5th StSteaks & snails plus wine & cocktails in a little bungalow with a light-strung patio.
Perry's Steakhouse & Grille
114 W 7th StBest steakhouse in Austin!
Takoba
1411 E 7th StGreat Mexican food. Open late, large parties.
Shopping
The Domain
11410 Century Oaks TerraceOutdoor shopping mall with restaurants and nightlife.
Parks & Nature
Located in Zilker Park, Barton Springs is the 4th largest natural spring in Texas. It is a cold spring with natural water and a great cure for a hangover or to escape the heat.
2454 residents recomanen
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrLocated in Zilker Park, Barton Springs is the 4th largest natural spring in Texas. It is a cold spring with natural water and a great cure for a hangover or to escape the heat.
Mount Bonnell, also known as Covert Park, is a prominent point alongside the Lake Austin portion of the Colorado River in Austin, Texas. It has been a popular tourist destination since the 1850s. The mount provides a vista for viewing the city of Austin, Lake Austin, and the surrounding hills.
1082 residents recomanen
Mount Bonnell
Mount Bonnell, also known as Covert Park, is a prominent point alongside the Lake Austin portion of the Colorado River in Austin, Texas. It has been a popular tourist destination since the 1850s. The mount provides a vista for viewing the city of Austin, Lake Austin, and the surrounding hills.
Everything Else
Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas
1500 Red River StLevel 1 Trauma Center