East Austin and More!
Food scene
Walkable! Deep dish, "Detroit-style" pizza. Mere steps from your door. Grab a beer at their bar while you wait. It's usually at least 30 minutes for each pie. They don't do slices, but they do offer a thin crust 'bar pizza' that comes out pretty quick if you order at the bar.
372 residents recomanen
Via 313 Pizza
10106 W 6th StWalkable! Deep dish, "Detroit-style" pizza. Mere steps from your door. Grab a beer at their bar while you wait. It's usually at least 30 minutes for each pie. They don't do slices, but they do offer a thin crust 'bar pizza' that comes out pretty quick if you order at the bar.
Walkable! Date Night. Italian. Delicious, and unpretentious-as it should be. Their Italian wine list is as robust as the Italian wines themselves. Get there for happy hour before 6pm and all their drinks are half off. (At time of writing)
25 residents recomanen
Il Brutto
1601 E 6th StWalkable! Date Night. Italian. Delicious, and unpretentious-as it should be. Their Italian wine list is as robust as the Italian wines themselves. Get there for happy hour before 6pm and all their drinks are half off. (At time of writing)
Walkable! Many people rave about this upscale Mexican restaurant.
151 residents recomanen
Fried and True Food Truck
1308 E 6th StWalkable! Many people rave about this upscale Mexican restaurant.
Slightly outside of walking distance. This Mexican restaurant has fun drinks and a lively atmosphere.
46 residents recomanen
Gabrielas Downtown
900 E 7th StSlightly outside of walking distance. This Mexican restaurant has fun drinks and a lively atmosphere.
Walkable! Super cozy and eclectic setting. Bar serving Asian-inspired hot & cold dishes, plus sweets, cocktails & sake in an intimate setting. Mostly a shareable menu.
288 residents recomanen
Ah Sing Den
1100 E 6th StWalkable! Super cozy and eclectic setting. Bar serving Asian-inspired hot & cold dishes, plus sweets, cocktails & sake in an intimate setting. Mostly a shareable menu.
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdWalkable! The best Ramen I've ever had.
Walkable! Informal restaurant serving inventive Mexican fare & drinks in a patio-enhanced space.
198 residents recomanen
Licha's Cantina
1306 E 6th StWalkable! Informal restaurant serving inventive Mexican fare & drinks in a patio-enhanced space.
Walkable! Cocktails and bar food in a swanky environment.
6 residents recomanen
Drop Kick Cocktail Bar & Kitchen
1630 E 6th StWalkable! Cocktails and bar food in a swanky environment.
Walkable! (A little farther than E 6th though) Great brunch spot! Must have reservations! Outside seating is preferred if weather allows.
132 residents recomanen
Paperboy
1203 E 11th StWalkable! (A little farther than E 6th though) Great brunch spot! Must have reservations! Outside seating is preferred if weather allows.
Old school grungy dive bar.
Walkable! Original east Austin dance club. Large outdoor patio and stage for shows. Inside is a low ceiling dance club with the best DJ's
193 residents recomanen
HOTEL VEGAS
1502 E 6th StWalkable! Original east Austin dance club. Large outdoor patio and stage for shows. Inside is a low ceiling dance club with the best DJ's
Walkable! This place just refuses to let East Austin take it over. You'll see condo's that are built around it. The food truck in the back, East Side kings, is one of the best in town!
291 residents recomanen
The Liberty
1618 East 6th StreetWalkable! This place just refuses to let East Austin take it over. You'll see condo's that are built around it. The food truck in the back, East Side kings, is one of the best in town!
Latchkey
1308 East 6th StreetWalkable! Another original grungy dance bar!
Grackle
1700 E 6th StWalkable! Dive bar with a pool table and dart boards.
Walkable! Dive bar with great outdoor space, delicious food truck, and a pool table.
149 residents recomanen
Shangri-La
1016 E 6th StWalkable! Dive bar with great outdoor space, delicious food truck, and a pool table.
Walkable! Texas two-step! Check out their website for music schedules. They often offer classes before their events as well. Super fun for a traditional Texas night out.
672 residents recomanen
The White Horse
500 Comal StWalkable! Texas two-step! Check out their website for music schedules. They often offer classes before their events as well. Super fun for a traditional Texas night out.
Coffee and more
Walkable! Coffee roasters, bean purveyors, and local Austinites make Cuvee Coffee our favorite stop in town for a hot drip, or a latte.
Walk down the street from our AirBnb and take a left on 6th street.
Grab a bag of beans to take home. The dark roast is incredible.
The ambiance is great, but this spot is a perfect place to grab a cup-to-go and start your walk down the iconic East Side neighborhoods.
160 residents recomanen
Cuvee Coffee Bar
2000 E 6th StWalkable! Coffee roasters, bean purveyors, and local Austinites make Cuvee Coffee our favorite stop in town for a hot drip, or a latte.
Walk down the street from our AirBnb and take a left on 6th street.
Grab a bag of beans to take home. The dark roast is incredible.
The ambiance is great, but this spot is a perfect place to grab a cup-to-go and start your walk down the iconic East Side neighborhoods.
Walkable! Spunky little ALL PINK coffee shop. Great outdoor space and indoor seating. Food truck out back.
27 residents recomanen
Revival Coffee
1405 E 7th StWalkable! Spunky little ALL PINK coffee shop. Great outdoor space and indoor seating. Food truck out back.
Walkable! Coffee, vegan brunch, brews, and shows. This place has a lot to offer. Check our their website for any shows. They often have a variety of comedy shows that are great to get the night started.
246 residents recomanen
The Buzz Mill
1505 Town Creek DrWalkable! Coffee, vegan brunch, brews, and shows. This place has a lot to offer. Check our their website for any shows. They often have a variety of comedy shows that are great to get the night started.
Walkable! Hip hangout with both a bakery/cafe & a creekside beer garden serving simple snacks & cheeses. Coffee, beer, cocktails, food, and games. Great for families and dog friendly.
358 residents recomanen
Easy Tiger
1501 E 7th StWalkable! Hip hangout with both a bakery/cafe & a creekside beer garden serving simple snacks & cheeses. Coffee, beer, cocktails, food, and games. Great for families and dog friendly.
Bars and Breweries
Walkable! It was hard to decide where to categorize this place. Lazarus is a microbrewery that offers house beers, sold only on premises. They also offer coffee, kombucha, and food! very chill environment for an afternoon get together or a place to get the night started.
227 residents recomanen
Lazarus Brewing Co.
1902 E 6th StWalkable! It was hard to decide where to categorize this place. Lazarus is a microbrewery that offers house beers, sold only on premises. They also offer coffee, kombucha, and food! very chill environment for an afternoon get together or a place to get the night started.
Walkable! Rustic-chic watering hole featuring handcrafted cocktails & a patio with frequent live music shows. Don't forget to visit the Mezcal bar upstairs. The food truck in the back has the best chicken sandwiches in all of Austin.
561 residents recomanen
Whisler's
1816 E 6th StWalkable! Rustic-chic watering hole featuring handcrafted cocktails & a patio with frequent live music shows. Don't forget to visit the Mezcal bar upstairs. The food truck in the back has the best chicken sandwiches in all of Austin.
Walkable! Not sure if this place would be considered "low key." It can be low key at times and it can get pretty active! Completely outside setting. Dog friendly. They offer beer, cocktails, and food. They often have a DJ.
14 residents recomanen
Lefty's Brick Bar
1813 C E 6th StWalkable! Not sure if this place would be considered "low key." It can be low key at times and it can get pretty active! Completely outside setting. Dog friendly. They offer beer, cocktails, and food. They often have a DJ.
Walkable! Modern brewery with seasonal craft beer tasting in an industrial-chic taproom with outdoor seating.
159 residents recomanen
Zilker Brewing Company
1701 E 6th StWalkable! Modern brewery with seasonal craft beer tasting in an industrial-chic taproom with outdoor seating.
Walkable! Retro bar offering specialty drinks & punches, plus a spacious yard with shaded poolside seating.
153 residents recomanen
Kitty Cohen's
2211 Webberville RdWalkable! Retro bar offering specialty drinks & punches, plus a spacious yard with shaded poolside seating.
Walkable! Hip eatery located in an old nightclub serving classic pub fare made from scratch & many tap brews. Cocktails, Beer, Wine and good food. Trivia night every Wednesday!
193 residents recomanen
Gourmands
2316 Webberville RdWalkable! Hip eatery located in an old nightclub serving classic pub fare made from scratch & many tap brews. Cocktails, Beer, Wine and good food. Trivia night every Wednesday!
A very unique Wine bar. Prices are by the oz. A great way to taste a plethora of wines in one spot. There are board games and food trucks. Some nights they have live music. Every Thursday is Karaoke.
Wanderlust Wine Collective
702 Shady LaneA very unique Wine bar. Prices are by the oz. A great way to taste a plethora of wines in one spot. There are board games and food trucks. Some nights they have live music. Every Thursday is Karaoke.
I don't know where to categorize this bar. SOMETIMES it's low key, but not often. Native usually hosts tons of events throughout the year. Check out their website to see what's happening this week. It could be a chill night, it could turn into a party!
73 residents recomanen
The Cafe at Native Hostels
807 E 4th StI don't know where to categorize this bar. SOMETIMES it's low key, but not often. Native usually hosts tons of events throughout the year. Check out their website to see what's happening this week. It could be a chill night, it could turn into a party!
Neighborhoods
South Congress is a great place to spend the day shopping and eating your way through Austin. It's too far to walk from our house, but you can scooter there. Scooters are very popular on South Congress. I guess because there's such a long strip of stores and restaurants to get to. Weekends often host outdoor markets with local vendors. Great spot for a few souvenirs. Favorite food spots here are Hopdoddy Burgers and Home slice Pizza.
650 residents recomanen
South Congress
South Congress is a great place to spend the day shopping and eating your way through Austin. It's too far to walk from our house, but you can scooter there. Scooters are very popular on South Congress. I guess because there's such a long strip of stores and restaurants to get to. Weekends often host outdoor markets with local vendors. Great spot for a few souvenirs. Favorite food spots here are Hopdoddy Burgers and Home slice Pizza.
The Rainey Street Historic District is a lively area known for its quaint early-20th-century bungalows, many now transformed into hip bars with live music and craft cocktails. Dining choices range from stylish restaurants to low-key pizzerias, all with outdoor patios. Just off the main street, the Mexican American Cultural Center explores Latino culture through art and events like concerts and film screenings. Not walkable from our house, but can get their by scooter or uber.
212 residents recomanen
Rainey Street Historic District
The Rainey Street Historic District is a lively area known for its quaint early-20th-century bungalows, many now transformed into hip bars with live music and craft cocktails. Dining choices range from stylish restaurants to low-key pizzerias, all with outdoor patios. Just off the main street, the Mexican American Cultural Center explores Latino culture through art and events like concerts and film screenings. Not walkable from our house, but can get their by scooter or uber.
Yet another area of 6th street that offers a strip of bars and restaurants. West 6th is known for having more sports bars for game watching and a little more upscale party experience. We consider it the area for the recently graduated college crowd. We often go to west 6th to watch soccer or football games.
334 residents recomanen
West 6th Street
West 6th StreetYet another area of 6th street that offers a strip of bars and restaurants. West 6th is known for having more sports bars for game watching and a little more upscale party experience. We consider it the area for the recently graduated college crowd. We often go to west 6th to watch soccer or football games.
This area is what locals call "Dirty 6th." And you probably won't have a hard time figuring out why. Dirty 6th is the original bar strip of Austin. Tons of different types of dance clubs and rooftop bars. Definitely a good time for Bachelor/Bachelorette parties, large groups, and first timers. But if you visit Austin often, you'll quickly find that there are many more options to have a good time!
137 residents recomanen
Sixth Street Historic District
This area is what locals call "Dirty 6th." And you probably won't have a hard time figuring out why. Dirty 6th is the original bar strip of Austin. Tons of different types of dance clubs and rooftop bars. Definitely a good time for Bachelor/Bachelorette parties, large groups, and first timers. But if you visit Austin often, you'll quickly find that there are many more options to have a good time!
City/town information
Fredericksburg is a cute German town with a historical downtown that offers lots of restaurants and shops. Tons of wineries nearby and companies that will offer a shuttle service so your not left driving tipsy! Fun day trip for groups or couples.
463 residents recomanen
Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg is a cute German town with a historical downtown that offers lots of restaurants and shops. Tons of wineries nearby and companies that will offer a shuttle service so your not left driving tipsy! Fun day trip for groups or couples.
Sightseeing
351-acre, urban park with botanical gardens, a spring-fed pool, a theater & sports facilities. The main park area is off leash for dogs. You'll see plenty of people out lounging on blankets, having picnics, playing games. Volley ball courts are open to the public and you can often just pop in as a sub on someone's court. Slack lining, yoga, dancing, soccer, birthday parties, you name it. Everyone enjoys being outside on the beautiful lawn under the Austin Skyline.
246 residents recomanen
Zilker Park
351-acre, urban park with botanical gardens, a spring-fed pool, a theater & sports facilities. The main park area is off leash for dogs. You'll see plenty of people out lounging on blankets, having picnics, playing games. Volley ball courts are open to the public and you can often just pop in as a sub on someone's court. Slack lining, yoga, dancing, soccer, birthday parties, you name it. Everyone enjoys being outside on the beautiful lawn under the Austin Skyline.
Beloved spring-fed pool maintaining a 68ºF temperature year-round with lifeguards on duty. There are separate fees for residents and non-residents. Kiosks outside the entrance make it easier to pay for your entry fee and keep lines shorter.
2454 residents recomanen
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrBeloved spring-fed pool maintaining a 68ºF temperature year-round with lifeguards on duty. There are separate fees for residents and non-residents. Kiosks outside the entrance make it easier to pay for your entry fee and keep lines shorter.
Riverlike reservoir for kayaking & rowing, plus trails alongside for biking, jogging & wildlife viewing. There are many companies that offer kayaking and rowing. Call around for pricing and wait times. The city offers bicycles for rent all around the city. Look up on the city website for price and locations. SCOOTERS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE TRAIL- because their batteries die and their really hard to carry off when their dead.
267 residents recomanen
Lady Bird Lake Trail
Lady Bird Lake TrailRiverlike reservoir for kayaking & rowing, plus trails alongside for biking, jogging & wildlife viewing. There are many companies that offer kayaking and rowing. Call around for pricing and wait times. The city offers bicycles for rent all around the city. Look up on the city website for price and locations. SCOOTERS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE TRAIL- because their batteries die and their really hard to carry off when their dead.
Located in south-central Austin, the Barton Creek Greenbelt contains 12.68 miles of gorgeous trails, with the main trail spanning about 7 miles. This particular greenbelt is considered one of the top hiking trails in Texas. But this area is not only for hiking. During the early summer, there are many popular swimming spots. The spyglass entrance and the sculpture falls entrance are the two most popular spots for swimming. Campbells hole (at the spyglass entrance) is a cliff jumping spot. The green belt is dog friendly. Remember to bring your water shoes if you plan on getting in the water- it will be MUCH easier on your feet!
235 residents recomanen
Barton Creek Greenbelt Trailhead
Barton Creek Greenbelt TrailLocated in south-central Austin, the Barton Creek Greenbelt contains 12.68 miles of gorgeous trails, with the main trail spanning about 7 miles. This particular greenbelt is considered one of the top hiking trails in Texas. But this area is not only for hiking. During the early summer, there are many popular swimming spots. The spyglass entrance and the sculpture falls entrance are the two most popular spots for swimming. Campbells hole (at the spyglass entrance) is a cliff jumping spot. The green belt is dog friendly. Remember to bring your water shoes if you plan on getting in the water- it will be MUCH easier on your feet!