Welcome to Austin Eastside Guidebook

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Welcome to Austin Eastside Guidebook

Food scene

Honestly the best BBQ and worth the wait. Get in line early and pack beverages while you wait. It’s a destination! Serving starts at 11:00 (lunch only) but the line forms early 7:00 am (walk to). Closed on Mondays. Can also order on-line ahead and pick up sliced BBQ by the pound (brisket is to die for).
919 residents recomanen
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th St
919 residents recomanen
Honestly the best BBQ and worth the wait. Get in line early and pack beverages while you wait. It’s a destination! Serving starts at 11:00 (lunch only) but the line forms early 7:00 am (walk to). Closed on Mondays. Can also order on-line ahead and pick up sliced BBQ by the pound (brisket is to die for).
Delicious meat. Plan B when you don’t want to wait in Franklin’s line. Local BBQ trailer with fantastic meats and especially the pulled pork (walk to). On some days, they have free local beer! Nice outdoor seating area.
215 residents recomanen
Micklethwait Craft Meats
1309 Rosewood Ave
215 residents recomanen
Delicious meat. Plan B when you don’t want to wait in Franklin’s line. Local BBQ trailer with fantastic meats and especially the pulled pork (walk to). On some days, they have free local beer! Nice outdoor seating area.
Dishes with a modern twist alongside craft cocktails. Try the brisket fried rice. You can walk to, but check first because they may just have take-out service.
70 residents recomanen
Old Thousand
1000 E 11th St
70 residents recomanen
Dishes with a modern twist alongside craft cocktails. Try the brisket fried rice. You can walk to, but check first because they may just have take-out service.
Paperboy location is open (was a food trailer)! New cocktail spot on 11th street (walk to). Everything on the menu is delicious! The picture shows the neighborhood "moonlight tower" in the background (one of 17). Nice outdoor seating on second floor.
132 residents recomanen
Paperboy
1203 E 11th St
132 residents recomanen
Paperboy location is open (was a food trailer)! New cocktail spot on 11th street (walk to). Everything on the menu is delicious! The picture shows the neighborhood "moonlight tower" in the background (one of 17). Nice outdoor seating on second floor.
Coffee shop that serves breakfast tacos. Once purchased $9 pint of Lick ice cream there (excellent choice)!! Rotating selection of craft beer (walk to on 11th street). Outdoor seating.
352 residents recomanen
Quickie Pickie
2027 E Cesar Chavez St
352 residents recomanen
Coffee shop that serves breakfast tacos. Once purchased $9 pint of Lick ice cream there (excellent choice)!! Rotating selection of craft beer (walk to on 11th street). Outdoor seating.
Great brunch spot in a historic East Austin building. Farmacy has a great deal of indoor & outdoor dining. Try the Mac n cheese! Walkable (11th) Plenty of outdoor seating.
354 residents recomanen
Hillside Farmacy
1209 E 11th St
354 residents recomanen
Great brunch spot in a historic East Austin building. Farmacy has a great deal of indoor & outdoor dining. Try the Mac n cheese! Walkable (11th) Plenty of outdoor seating.
Austin’s go-to Mexican restaurant where the fajitas and frozen margaritas stand out among the crowd. Try the Bob Armstrong queso. If you are watching sugar intake, they have one of the best skinny frozen margaritas in town. We have been enjoying Matt’s for 30 years even used to shake hands with Matt Martinez Sr. They have an excellent large outdoor patio and bar with an excellent wait staff. Lately, the lines have been long to get a table, so you may want to call ahead to understand the wait - definitely worth the wait for the Tex-mex & margs.
304 residents recomanen
Matt's El Rancho
2613 S Lamar Blvd
304 residents recomanen
Austin’s go-to Mexican restaurant where the fajitas and frozen margaritas stand out among the crowd. Try the Bob Armstrong queso. If you are watching sugar intake, they have one of the best skinny frozen margaritas in town. We have been enjoying Matt’s for 30 years even used to shake hands with Matt Martinez Sr. They have an excellent large outdoor patio and bar with an excellent wait staff. Lately, the lines have been long to get a table, so you may want to call ahead to understand the wait - definitely worth the wait for the Tex-mex & margs.
Breakfast plates are famous and at the right price. Level up your selection with their Carne guisada, for your own Tex-Mex experience. The cheese enchiladas are super good. This place is an Austin icon. Indoor & Outdoor seating.
281 residents recomanen
Juan in a Million
2300 E Cesar Chavez St
281 residents recomanen
Breakfast plates are famous and at the right price. Level up your selection with their Carne guisada, for your own Tex-Mex experience. The cheese enchiladas are super good. This place is an Austin icon. Indoor & Outdoor seating.
Visit the shop on Manor road (closest location ). Homemade ice cream with creative “crush-ins”. Some times they have "Triple Mex" flavor which is triple the vanilla flavoring;-). Or take a pint to go.
397 residents recomanen
Amys Ice Creams
1301 S Congress Ave
397 residents recomanen
Visit the shop on Manor road (closest location ). Homemade ice cream with creative “crush-ins”. Some times they have "Triple Mex" flavor which is triple the vanilla flavoring;-). Or take a pint to go.
Grocery store with beer and wine. HEB has everything you will need. The 7th street location (called Govalle) has been recently remodeled. The 41st street location has more selection & caters to UT students.
1667 residents recomanen
H-E-B
5808 Burnet Rd
1667 residents recomanen
Grocery store with beer and wine. HEB has everything you will need. The 7th street location (called Govalle) has been recently remodeled. The 41st street location has more selection & caters to UT students.
In the heart of all the fun in Downtown Austin. The 6th street & Lamar location is their flagship location with super fresh produce. Amy’s Ice creams across the street.
1332 residents recomanen
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar Blvd
1332 residents recomanen
In the heart of all the fun in Downtown Austin. The 6th street & Lamar location is their flagship location with super fresh produce. Amy’s Ice creams across the street.
All day breakfast and lunch favorites . Great omelettes. Their pancakes are super fluffy and ask your waiter to “swirl your pancake up”.
59 residents recomanen
Kerbey Lane Cafe - University
2606 Guadalupe St
59 residents recomanen
All day breakfast and lunch favorites . Great omelettes. Their pancakes are super fluffy and ask your waiter to “swirl your pancake up”.
Crazy good and "weird" donuts. You can't go wrong with a visit to this doughnut shop.
79 residents recomanen
Voodoo Doughnut - 6th Street
212 E 6th St
79 residents recomanen
Crazy good and "weird" donuts. You can't go wrong with a visit to this doughnut shop.
Best interior Mexican food in a great atmosphere. The decor is awesome and worth a wait to be seated. Sometimes you need reservations but you can always eat in the bar. Must try a cup of the creamy corn soup. The margaritas are face melters
162 residents recomanen
Fonda San Miguel Restaurant
2330 W N Loop Blvd
162 residents recomanen
Best interior Mexican food in a great atmosphere. The decor is awesome and worth a wait to be seated. Sometimes you need reservations but you can always eat in the bar. Must try a cup of the creamy corn soup. The margaritas are face melters
Known for awesome Migas and fajitas (get the fajitas as the enchiladas were not the favorite) The margaritas are pretty strong too. Great east 6th street vibe and has been in business since 1950.
90 residents recomanen
Cisco's Restaurant
1511 E 6th St
90 residents recomanen
Known for awesome Migas and fajitas (get the fajitas as the enchiladas were not the favorite) The margaritas are pretty strong too. Great east 6th street vibe and has been in business since 1950.
Dive bar with world class chili, and don’t forget to try the Mad Dog Margarita(s). This is a "dude's place".
38 residents recomanen
Texas Chili Parlor
1409 Lavaca St
38 residents recomanen
Dive bar with world class chili, and don’t forget to try the Mad Dog Margarita(s). This is a "dude's place".
Great burgers, onion rings and get an Amy’s ice cream shake. Just do it and don't think about it.
43 residents recomanen
Phil's Icehouse
2901 S Lamar Blvd
43 residents recomanen
Great burgers, onion rings and get an Amy’s ice cream shake. Just do it and don't think about it.
Perfectly cooked steak with impeccable service.
21 residents recomanen
Vince Young Steakhouse
301 San Jacinto Blvd
21 residents recomanen
Perfectly cooked steak with impeccable service.
Funky Tex-Mex menu with Elvis inspired dishes. I have had everything on the menu and it’s all good. Ask the server for the free creamy jalapeño dip. Great drinks and margaritas. After swimming in Barton Springs pool, walk to the Barton Springs location.
412 residents recomanen
Chuy's
1728 Barton Springs Rd
412 residents recomanen
Funky Tex-Mex menu with Elvis inspired dishes. I have had everything on the menu and it’s all good. Ask the server for the free creamy jalapeño dip. Great drinks and margaritas. After swimming in Barton Springs pool, walk to the Barton Springs location.
Great local Mexican breakfast (and authentic Mexican pastries) and lunch spot. Try the todos migas tacos with a molasses “piggy shaped cookie”. Nearby. During Covid -- car pickup only (very worth it).
86 residents recomanen
Joe’s Bakery & Coffee Shop
2305 E 7th St
86 residents recomanen
Great local Mexican breakfast (and authentic Mexican pastries) and lunch spot. Try the todos migas tacos with a molasses “piggy shaped cookie”. Nearby. During Covid -- car pickup only (very worth it).
Pretty good chicken sandwiches and get a Lone Star tall boy (fast food). They have a drive-thru window.
30 residents recomanen
Flyrite Chicken Sandwiches
2129 E 7th St
30 residents recomanen
Pretty good chicken sandwiches and get a Lone Star tall boy (fast food). They have a drive-thru window.
Try the different sauces. The chicken fajita salad is HUGE and the sauce is great. It's an OK Tex-mex restaurant -- not the best.
277 residents recomanen
Polvo's Mexican Restaurant
2004 South 1st Street
277 residents recomanen
Try the different sauces. The chicken fajita salad is HUGE and the sauce is great. It's an OK Tex-mex restaurant -- not the best.
Great American food, breakfast all day. Queso is great along with the Tropical Turkey tacos (tacos everywhere!). South Congress location. Have a pancake for dessert. Open 24/7.
478 residents recomanen
Magnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress Ave
478 residents recomanen
Great American food, breakfast all day. Queso is great along with the Tropical Turkey tacos (tacos everywhere!). South Congress location. Have a pancake for dessert. Open 24/7.
Great American diner/ home cooking on the East Side. The chicken fried steak and chicken fried chicken are awesome because of the cream gravy. The side dishes are delicious and the sweet potato biscuits are wonderful.
163 residents recomanen
Hoover's Cooking
2002 Manor Rd
163 residents recomanen
Great American diner/ home cooking on the East Side. The chicken fried steak and chicken fried chicken are awesome because of the cream gravy. The side dishes are delicious and the sweet potato biscuits are wonderful.
Try the trailer trash taco - devilishly good. All the tacos are wonderful. Tacos everywhere! Queso is good too. Usually you can get Pint House Pizza's electric jellyfish beer.
1075 residents recomanen
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st St
1075 residents recomanen
Try the trailer trash taco - devilishly good. All the tacos are wonderful. Tacos everywhere! Queso is good too. Usually you can get Pint House Pizza's electric jellyfish beer.
Unique sourdough bread sandwiches. The salads are great (fast food).
14 residents recomanen
Schlotzsky's
218 S Lamar Blvd
14 residents recomanen
Unique sourdough bread sandwiches. The salads are great (fast food).
The food at Wu-chow is awesome. We have tried the chicken, beef & shrimp dishes- all fantastic. The drinks we good, but could have been stronger. You will need a reservation as it is a lively and popular place. There is a parking garage 2 blocks away that charges by the hour - great for dinner.
75 residents recomanen
Wu Chow
500 W 5th St
75 residents recomanen
The food at Wu-chow is awesome. We have tried the chicken, beef & shrimp dishes- all fantastic. The drinks we good, but could have been stronger. You will need a reservation as it is a lively and popular place. There is a parking garage 2 blocks away that charges by the hour - great for dinner.
Angie’s is a neighborhood favorite for Tex-Mex food. No frills. Basic menu and try the carnitas tacos. Park in front or in the covered places off the alley (in back). Check out the “interesting” bar across the alley
19 residents recomanen
Frank & Angie's
508 West Ave
19 residents recomanen
Angie’s is a neighborhood favorite for Tex-Mex food. No frills. Basic menu and try the carnitas tacos. Park in front or in the covered places off the alley (in back). Check out the “interesting” bar across the alley
Great outdoor space and dog friendly. Parking along street or in the parking lot in back.
152 residents recomanen
Sour Duck Market
1814 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
152 residents recomanen
Great outdoor space and dog friendly. Parking along street or in the parking lot in back.
Great for groups and families with tasting portions (imho small portions but good bar). You can get a slice of Franklin brisket (fusion)! Nice outdoor space.
276 residents recomanen
Loro
2115 S Lamar Blvd
276 residents recomanen
Great for groups and families with tasting portions (imho small portions but good bar). You can get a slice of Franklin brisket (fusion)! Nice outdoor space.
Great lunch spot with pastries and fresh bread. They have these large chocolate cookies that are super dense (yum). Try the cheese soup - it is one of a kind.
107 residents recomanen
Upper Crust Bakery
4508 Burnet Rd
107 residents recomanen
Great lunch spot with pastries and fresh bread. They have these large chocolate cookies that are super dense (yum). Try the cheese soup - it is one of a kind.
Great American food menu and great service. They usually ask if you have a reservation on weekends. Walkable (cut through the TX Capital grounds).
39 residents recomanen
Roaring Fork
10850 Stonelake Blvd
39 residents recomanen
Great American food menu and great service. They usually ask if you have a reservation on weekends. Walkable (cut through the TX Capital grounds).
Small homemade pies for dessert! Perfect for one. All flavors are delicious especially the "Texas Two Step" which is pecan pie and chocolate chips.
23 residents recomanen
Tiny Pies
5035 Burnet Rd
23 residents recomanen
Small homemade pies for dessert! Perfect for one. All flavors are delicious especially the "Texas Two Step" which is pecan pie and chocolate chips.
Basic Tex-Mex menu. The cheese enchiladas with chili sauce are some of the best in the city. Margaritas are good too. It’s a go-to for Tex-mex without the fuss.
80 residents recomanen
Maudie's Too
1212 S Lamar Blvd
80 residents recomanen
Basic Tex-Mex menu. The cheese enchiladas with chili sauce are some of the best in the city. Margaritas are good too. It’s a go-to for Tex-mex without the fuss.
Great lunch spot with good selections. The burgers are huge.
211 residents recomanen
Counter Cafe
1914 E 6th St
211 residents recomanen
Great lunch spot with good selections. The burgers are huge.
Good variety of bagels (not as good as NYC bagels-just warning you) walkable.
88 residents recomanen
Rockstar Bagels
1900 Rosewood Ave
88 residents recomanen
Good variety of bagels (not as good as NYC bagels-just warning you) walkable.
The food is good but not much parking. Nice outdoor patios. Try the flight of margaritas- very nice sampling.
46 residents recomanen
Gabrielas Downtown
900 E 7th St
46 residents recomanen
The food is good but not much parking. Nice outdoor patios. Try the flight of margaritas- very nice sampling.
Good Mexican food along with an intimate mescal bar. Walkable with street parking (park near the TX state cemetery and walk).
198 residents recomanen
Licha's Cantina
1306 E 6th St
198 residents recomanen
Good Mexican food along with an intimate mescal bar. Walkable with street parking (park near the TX state cemetery and walk).
Very nice restaurant for seafood and steaks. Never disappointed with the service and outstanding wine menu. Great for date night or special occasions.
76 residents recomanen
Eddie V's Prime Seafood
301 E 5th St
76 residents recomanen
Very nice restaurant for seafood and steaks. Never disappointed with the service and outstanding wine menu. Great for date night or special occasions.
Excellent 3 egg omelettes will a large selection of varieties. The pancakes (as a side, of course) are super fluffy and great with fresh blueberries. The Omelettry has been an Austin favorite for a long time.
59 residents recomanen
The Omelettry
4631 Airport Blvd
59 residents recomanen
Excellent 3 egg omelettes will a large selection of varieties. The pancakes (as a side, of course) are super fluffy and great with fresh blueberries. The Omelettry has been an Austin favorite for a long time.
Walkable shop to get your morning coffee and pastry. Take some coffee beans back!
28 residents recomanen
Try Hard Coffee Roasters
1115 E 11th St
28 residents recomanen
Walkable shop to get your morning coffee and pastry. Take some coffee beans back!
This is a great outdoor restaurant and bar at the Line! They have wonderful GIANT soft pretzels with 3 different dipping sauces along with sandwiches an a nice bar. The location isn't too far - in the Highland / ACC area .
358 residents recomanen
Easy Tiger
1501 E 7th St
358 residents recomanen
This is a great outdoor restaurant and bar at the Line! They have wonderful GIANT soft pretzels with 3 different dipping sauces along with sandwiches an a nice bar. The location isn't too far - in the Highland / ACC area .
Gotta have these weird donuts on 6th (dirty 6th)
79 residents recomanen
Voodoo Doughnut - 6th Street
212 E 6th St
79 residents recomanen
Gotta have these weird donuts on 6th (dirty 6th)
Scholz Garden is everything German and is a great pre-concert stop for pretzels and beer.
21 residents recomanen
Scholz Garten
1607 San Jacinto Blvd
21 residents recomanen
Scholz Garden is everything German and is a great pre-concert stop for pretzels and beer.
Fantastic Italian food and wine. The cocktails are super fine! Very authentic and the waiters speak Italian (ask them their journey to Austin). The pizzas are delicious and the fresh pasta and sauce are the best. Great downtown location. It is very popular, so you will need reservations.
15 residents recomanen
Numero28
452 W 2nd St
15 residents recomanen
Fantastic Italian food and wine. The cocktails are super fine! Very authentic and the waiters speak Italian (ask them their journey to Austin). The pizzas are delicious and the fresh pasta and sauce are the best. Great downtown location. It is very popular, so you will need reservations.
Delicious but small restaurant -- on 6th street.
502 residents recomanen
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar Blvd
502 residents recomanen
Delicious but small restaurant -- on 6th street.
You must go to this east side, super casual taco bar and drinks. The drinks as super good - I've not had one that I didn't like. The service is awesome.
De Nada Cantina
You must go to this east side, super casual taco bar and drinks. The drinks as super good - I've not had one that I didn't like. The service is awesome.

Neighborhoods

88 residents recomanen
East Austin
88 residents recomanen
Funky area with food and interesting shops. It's a fun stroll at night.
650 residents recomanen
South Congress
650 residents recomanen
Funky area with food and interesting shops. It's a fun stroll at night.

Sightseeing

Don't forget to check out one of the largest bat populations in the state, as they exit the Congress street bridge at dusk to feed on the local insects, March to October
Short walk on 12th street from our place. There are free tours inside the capital building or you can explore the chambers on your own.
1119 residents recomanen
Texas Senate
1200 Congress Ave
1119 residents recomanen
Short walk on 12th street from our place. There are free tours inside the capital building or you can explore the chambers on your own.
Learn all about Texas history! This is an excellently done museum and tells the rich history of Texas. Admission is free on the first Sunday of each month.
593 residents recomanen
Bullock Texas State History Museum
1800 Congress Ave
593 residents recomanen
Learn all about Texas history! This is an excellently done museum and tells the rich history of Texas. Admission is free on the first Sunday of each month.
Crown jewel of the Austin park system. If it is hot outside, jump in (be warned the water is naturally spring fed and cold). A must in Austin summertime. It costs about $5 entry fee but well worth it. You can only bring plastic water bottles inside.
2454 residents recomanen
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton Dr
2454 residents recomanen
Crown jewel of the Austin park system. If it is hot outside, jump in (be warned the water is naturally spring fed and cold). A must in Austin summertime. It costs about $5 entry fee but well worth it. You can only bring plastic water bottles inside.
Wonderful spot in the heart of Austin. Rent SUPs, kayaks, or canoes right on the lake and enjoy the Austin downtown views.
959 residents recomanen
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail
959 residents recomanen
Wonderful spot in the heart of Austin. Rent SUPs, kayaks, or canoes right on the lake and enjoy the Austin downtown views.
Iconic bridge over Lake Austin. There is a place to park off of 360 and take a hike up the hill for a photo.
209 residents recomanen
360 Bridge
4801 Plaza on the Lake
209 residents recomanen
Iconic bridge over Lake Austin. There is a place to park off of 360 and take a hike up the hill for a photo.
Old school Texas honky tonk. It surrounded by new apartments but step inside and it’s like nothing changed. Learn to two-step.
478 residents recomanen
Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar Blvd
478 residents recomanen
Old school Texas honky tonk. It surrounded by new apartments but step inside and it’s like nothing changed. Learn to two-step.
Great comedy routines on 6th (irreverent). You must see Ray’s magic show. Get tickets in advance as they sell out many weekends.
153 residents recomanen
Esther's Follies
525 E 6th St
153 residents recomanen
Great comedy routines on 6th (irreverent). You must see Ray’s magic show. Get tickets in advance as they sell out many weekends.
One of Andy Warhol’s Farrah Fawcett’s pic is located in the Blanton.
644 residents recomanen
Museu d'Art Blanton
200 East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
644 residents recomanen
One of Andy Warhol’s Farrah Fawcett’s pic is located in the Blanton.
History buffs paradise. Listen to the voices of LBJ and MLK. Very nearby.
240 residents recomanen
LBJ Presidential Library
2313 Red River St
240 residents recomanen
History buffs paradise. Listen to the voices of LBJ and MLK. Very nearby.
Nice park along Lady Bird Lake for walking, biking and running. Must see the Stevie Ray Vaughn statue.
246 residents recomanen
Auditorium Shores al parc metropolità del llac de la ciutat
900 W Riverside Dr
246 residents recomanen
Nice park along Lady Bird Lake for walking, biking and running. Must see the Stevie Ray Vaughn statue.
You can reserve and purchase tickets to go up in the tower -- great 360 degree views of Austin.
25 residents recomanen
UT Tower
110 Inner Campus Drive
25 residents recomanen
You can reserve and purchase tickets to go up in the tower -- great 360 degree views of Austin.
Walk the many steps to the top of the hill to see the Awesome lake Austin views. Definitely can see how the other half lives (the houses are amazing)!
1082 residents recomanen
Mount Bonnell
1082 residents recomanen
Walk the many steps to the top of the hill to see the Awesome lake Austin views. Definitely can see how the other half lives (the houses are amazing)!
View the millions of Mexican free tail bats that come out at dusk. This is a must see March through October. Stand on congress bridge facing East.
286 residents recomanen
Pont del Congrés d'Austin
Congress Avenue
286 residents recomanen
View the millions of Mexican free tail bats that come out at dusk. This is a must see March through October. Stand on congress bridge facing East.
Heart of Austin park near Barton Springs natural swimming pool. Children’s Train through the park
16 residents recomanen
Zilker Park Disc Golf Course
2100 Barton Springs Rd
16 residents recomanen
Heart of Austin park near Barton Springs natural swimming pool. Children’s Train through the park
Beautiful outdoor sculpture garden. Charles Umlauf was a professor at UT and this is a great tribute to his work.
235 residents recomanen
Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum
605 Azie Morton Rd
235 residents recomanen
Beautiful outdoor sculpture garden. Charles Umlauf was a professor at UT and this is a great tribute to his work.
The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria
3809 W 35th St
98 residents recomanen
Great brewery along with pizza. Take the tour and see how some of the beer is made. Travel distance to the brewery — takes a while.
298 residents recomanen
Jester King
13187 Fitzhugh Rd
298 residents recomanen
Great brewery along with pizza. Take the tour and see how some of the beer is made. Travel distance to the brewery — takes a while.
Excellent place to rent SUP and kayaks for cruising on Lady Bird lake. Free Parking near the boardwalk on Lakeshore drive.
44 residents recomanen
Live Love Paddle
1610 E Riverside Dr
44 residents recomanen
Excellent place to rent SUP and kayaks for cruising on Lady Bird lake. Free Parking near the boardwalk on Lakeshore drive.
Don't forget to check out one of the largest bat populations in the state, as they exit the Congress street bridge at dusk to feed on the local insects, March to October
19 residents recomanen
Congress Avenue
Congress Avenue
19 residents recomanen
Don't forget to check out one of the largest bat populations in the state, as they exit the Congress street bridge at dusk to feed on the local insects, March to October
This is an old-school type miniature golf place with all kinds of fun large "obstacles" like a giant T-Rex. Great outdoor fun.
201 residents recomanen
Minigolf Peter Pan
1207 Barton Springs Rd
201 residents recomanen
This is an old-school type miniature golf place with all kinds of fun large "obstacles" like a giant T-Rex. Great outdoor fun.
It's an Austin institution where you can go just to check out hundreds of pair of boots -- just for entertainment. You are in Austin, Texas, so you have to stop in Allens Boots.
136 residents recomanen
Botiga Allens
1522 S Congress Ave
136 residents recomanen
It's an Austin institution where you can go just to check out hundreds of pair of boots -- just for entertainment. You are in Austin, Texas, so you have to stop in Allens Boots.
12 miles of trails (lots of shade) with beautiful bluffs and there may be water in the creek to cool your heels!
531 residents recomanen
Barton Creek Greenbelt
3755 South Capital of Texas Highway
531 residents recomanen
12 miles of trails (lots of shade) with beautiful bluffs and there may be water in the creek to cool your heels!
Beautiful location and interesting tours. Take a drive to scenic driftwood an check out how they make olive oil.
81 residents recomanen
Texas Hill Country Olive Company
2530 W Fitzhugh Rd
81 residents recomanen
Beautiful location and interesting tours. Take a drive to scenic driftwood an check out how they make olive oil.

Music venues

Local music venue. Bob Schneider is a favorite here. This place has been a local favorite for a long time.
284 residents recomanen
Saxon Pub
1320 S Lamar Blvd
284 residents recomanen
Local music venue. Bob Schneider is a favorite here. This place has been a local favorite for a long time.
Not a large venue so smaller bands (like lovelytheband) play here. Must visit outdoor music venue. Nearby to the house.
99 residents recomanen
Historic Scoot Inn
1308 E 4th St
99 residents recomanen
Not a large venue so smaller bands (like lovelytheband) play here. Must visit outdoor music venue. Nearby to the house.
145 residents recomanen
Antone's
305 E 5th St
145 residents recomanen
Go online to see the fantastic bands that play at ACL. The PBS show Austin City Limits is filmed here.
326 residents recomanen
ACL Live
310 W Willie Nelson Blvd
326 residents recomanen
Go online to see the fantastic bands that play at ACL. The PBS show Austin City Limits is filmed here.
815 residents recomanen
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress Ave
815 residents recomanen
The Paramount books surprisingly good bands. Jerry Jeff Walker has his annual birthday gig there.
75 residents recomanen
The Paramount Theatre
713 Congress Ave
75 residents recomanen
The Paramount books surprisingly good bands. Jerry Jeff Walker has his annual birthday gig there.
Long-time music store across from the flagship Whole Foods store. Sometimes free live music by emerging artists.
135 residents recomanen
Waterloo Records
600 N Lamar Blvd
135 residents recomanen
Long-time music store across from the flagship Whole Foods store. Sometimes free live music by emerging artists.
166 residents recomanen
Mohawk Austin
912 Red River St
166 residents recomanen
Great venue and the pulled-pork BBQ and sauce is awesome.
282 residents recomanen
Stubb's Bar-B-Q
801 Red River St
282 residents recomanen
Great venue and the pulled-pork BBQ and sauce is awesome.
New & wonderful outdoor venue.
21 residents recomanen
Moody Amphitheater
1401 Trinity St
21 residents recomanen
New & wonderful outdoor venue.
New multi-use venue for sports and music concerts. Walkable from 12th street -- on the UT campus
16 residents recomanen
Moody Center
2001 Robert Dedman Dr
16 residents recomanen
New multi-use venue for sports and music concerts. Walkable from 12th street -- on the UT campus

Neighborhood Bars

Dive bar that’s Walkable from 12th Street Place. This is one of my favorite bars since you can walk from the house. They have a great menu of drinks that are always good. Try the diamond margarita.
97 residents recomanen
Nickel City
1133 E 11th St
97 residents recomanen
Dive bar that’s Walkable from 12th Street Place. This is one of my favorite bars since you can walk from the house. They have a great menu of drinks that are always good. Try the diamond margarita.
Great selections nearby
159 residents recomanen
Zilker Brewing Company
1701 E 6th St
159 residents recomanen
Great selections nearby
Sour craft beers.
127 residents recomanen
Blue Owl Brewing
2400 E Cesar Chavez St
127 residents recomanen
Sour craft beers.
Huge beer selection...some from the 1980s. Nice outdoor seating area.
246 residents recomanen
Haymaker
2310 Manor Rd
246 residents recomanen
Huge beer selection...some from the 1980s. Nice outdoor seating area.
Awesome drink menu and perfect spot outdoors. Try the "bad life choices" cocktail.
16 residents recomanen
Upstairs at Caroline - OPEN
109 Congress Ave
16 residents recomanen
Awesome drink menu and perfect spot outdoors. Try the "bad life choices" cocktail.
Cool your heels with a great cocktail.
153 residents recomanen
Kitty Cohen's
2211 Webberville Rd
153 residents recomanen
Cool your heels with a great cocktail.
Great fancy cocktail bar with small portion food. Great location downtown.
191 residents recomanen
La Condesa
400 W 2nd St
191 residents recomanen
Great fancy cocktail bar with small portion food. Great location downtown.
Try the ranch water for a lo-cal tequila drink.
291 residents recomanen
The Liberty
1618 East 6th Street
291 residents recomanen
Try the ranch water for a lo-cal tequila drink.
Basic bar & food menu.
13 residents recomanen
Lavaca Street Bar
405 Lavaca St
13 residents recomanen
Basic bar & food menu.
Bar district where the bars are in converted houses! Very hip drinks and delicious trailer food.
212 residents recomanen
Rainey Street Historic District
212 residents recomanen
Bar district where the bars are in converted houses! Very hip drinks and delicious trailer food.
This is really a Tex-mex restaurant with semi-ok food. Most folks visit for the purple margaritas (limit 2).
57 residents recomanen
Baby Acapulco
1705 S Lakeshore Blvd
57 residents recomanen
This is really a Tex-mex restaurant with semi-ok food. Most folks visit for the purple margaritas (limit 2).
Great bakery, food and beer. The Linc location has great parking. The pretzels are awesome
53 residents recomanen
Easy Tiger Linc
6406 N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd
53 residents recomanen
Great bakery, food and beer. The Linc location has great parking. The pretzels are awesome
Where “Keep Austin Weird” meets good ol’ Texas honky tonk
672 residents recomanen
The White Horse
500 Comal St
672 residents recomanen
Where “Keep Austin Weird” meets good ol’ Texas honky tonk
34 residents recomanen
Still Austin Whiskey Co
440 E St Elmo Rd
34 residents recomanen
Fresh beer and this is a huge venue - perfect for a crowd. Bar drinks are good along with excellent pizza and burgers. There is indoor and outdoor seating.
138 residents recomanen
Central Machine Works
4824 E Cesar Chavez St
138 residents recomanen
Fresh beer and this is a huge venue - perfect for a crowd. Bar drinks are good along with excellent pizza and burgers. There is indoor and outdoor seating.

Pizza places

Walk to get your thin crust pizza (on Rosewood and can walk to). Call ahead to order for pickup or delivery.
321 residents recomanen
East Side Pies
1401 Rosewood Ave
321 residents recomanen
Walk to get your thin crust pizza (on Rosewood and can walk to). Call ahead to order for pickup or delivery.
Craft beer selection along with great pizza make this place a must. Try a fresh electric jellyfish beer. Can order online and pick-up.
101 residents recomanen
Pinthouse Pizza
4236 S Lamar Blvd
101 residents recomanen
Craft beer selection along with great pizza make this place a must. Try a fresh electric jellyfish beer. Can order online and pick-up.
Super delicious Detroit style pizza located in the heart of East Austin. Made in a metal square, deep dish pan. The crust is deep and buttery.
372 residents recomanen
Via 313 Pizza
10106 W 6th St
372 residents recomanen
Super delicious Detroit style pizza located in the heart of East Austin. Made in a metal square, deep dish pan. The crust is deep and buttery.
Great doughey pizza and fantastic wine. Small place with usually a wait
180 residents recomanen
Bufalina Pizza
2215 E Cesar Chavez St
180 residents recomanen
Great doughey pizza and fantastic wine. Small place with usually a wait
Chicago deep dish pizza. Excellent crust.
14 residents recomanen
Conans Pizza North
2438 W Anderson Ln
14 residents recomanen
Chicago deep dish pizza. Excellent crust.
Delicious New York style pizza done just right. Many times there is a long wait.
791 residents recomanen
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress Ave
791 residents recomanen
Delicious New York style pizza done just right. Many times there is a long wait.
Great pizza and awesome outdoor seating area. Drinks could be stronger.
25 residents recomanen
Love Supreme
2805 Manor Road
25 residents recomanen
Great pizza and awesome outdoor seating area. Drinks could be stronger.

Golf Courses

Save Muny! A historical golf course that lies between the Terry Town district and Lake Austin. Hit the links and grab an ice cold frozen margarita after your round at the close by Hula Hut which is on the lake! You may run into famous actor Matthew Mcconaughey who frequents the course!
51 residents recomanen
Lions Municipal Public Golf Course
2901 Enfield Rd
51 residents recomanen
Save Muny! A historical golf course that lies between the Terry Town district and Lake Austin. Hit the links and grab an ice cold frozen margarita after your round at the close by Hula Hut which is on the lake! You may run into famous actor Matthew Mcconaughey who frequents the course!
Closest course to the Airbnb. Wide fairways and beginner friendly. Has a driving range for practice and 18 hole rounds are priced very well.
21 residents recomanen
Morris Williams Golf Course station
21 residents recomanen
Closest course to the Airbnb. Wide fairways and beginner friendly. Has a driving range for practice and 18 hole rounds are priced very well.
A beautiful and fun 9 hole course that lies in the heart of the Hyde Park neighborhood. You can rent carts on weekends or walk with your clubs. Definitely a course that's easy on the wallet!
22 residents recomanen
Hancock Recreation Center
811 E 41st St
22 residents recomanen
A beautiful and fun 9 hole course that lies in the heart of the Hyde Park neighborhood. You can rent carts on weekends or walk with your clubs. Definitely a course that's easy on the wallet!
15 residents recomanen
Riverside Golf Course
1020 Grove Blvd
15 residents recomanen
If you have never been to TopGolf, you should go. It is far up north, but it is great fun -- even if you don't golf. The food is pretty decent too. It is across the street from the Domain area. The Domain has shopping, restaurants, bars and is lively in the evening.
143 residents recomanen
Topgolf
2700 Esperanza Crossing
143 residents recomanen
If you have never been to TopGolf, you should go. It is far up north, but it is great fun -- even if you don't golf. The food is pretty decent too. It is across the street from the Domain area. The Domain has shopping, restaurants, bars and is lively in the evening.
New mini-golf experience in Austin. Cocktails & Burgers. Short Uber ride to the venue.
Holey Moley Golf Club Austin
New mini-golf experience in Austin. Cocktails & Burgers. Short Uber ride to the venue.