SoCo Guidebook
MUSIC
Spots to see live music on South Congress
The very definition of an Austin standby. Ego's is one of, if not the best karaoke bar in town. Considering its location the drink prices are unreasonably reasonable, and with a friendly staff and dive-y atmosphere it's the perfect place to engage your inner-rock star.
98 residents recomanen
Ego's Bar
510 S Congress AveThe very definition of an Austin standby. Ego's is one of, if not the best karaoke bar in town. Considering its location the drink prices are unreasonably reasonable, and with a friendly staff and dive-y atmosphere it's the perfect place to engage your inner-rock star.
It's hard to imagine South Congress without the Continental Club there. For decades it's been the place to go to for down-home, authentic music. From the ever-present Dale Watson and his Lonestars to a weekly roster of local, regional and touring artists, Continental Club is one of the things that makes South Congress a destination for late-night entertainment.
815 residents recomanen
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveIt's hard to imagine South Congress without the Continental Club there. For decades it's been the place to go to for down-home, authentic music. From the ever-present Dale Watson and his Lonestars to a weekly roster of local, regional and touring artists, Continental Club is one of the things that makes South Congress a destination for late-night entertainment.
The fact that C-Boys is owned by the same great people that operate the Continental is just one of this neighborhood bar's attractive qualities. Aside from that, cheap drinks, good music, and most curiously, a Japanese-American bar upstairs. If you've never been, you really ought to.
242 residents recomanen
C-Boys Heart and Soul
2008 S Congress AveThe fact that C-Boys is owned by the same great people that operate the Continental is just one of this neighborhood bar's attractive qualities. Aside from that, cheap drinks, good music, and most curiously, a Japanese-American bar upstairs. If you've never been, you really ought to.
SHOP
There's something to be said for a quiet little bookstore. That's exactly what South Congress Books is. With a nifty selection of some great literature, it's the perfect place to grab something to read. This shop offers used, collectible, and unique books, vintage posters, antique maps and more.
279 residents recomanen
South Congress Cafe
1600 S Congress AveThere's something to be said for a quiet little bookstore. That's exactly what South Congress Books is. With a nifty selection of some great literature, it's the perfect place to grab something to read. This shop offers used, collectible, and unique books, vintage posters, antique maps and more.
Welcome to Austin's own Halloween headquarters! Check this epic store out: it's your one and only place for all things dress-up. You will start decking out in their costumes for events that don’t even require special attire, because outlandish outfits just make everything more fun.
87 residents recomanen
Lucy in Disguise with Diamonds
1506 S Congress AveWelcome to Austin's own Halloween headquarters! Check this epic store out: it's your one and only place for all things dress-up. You will start decking out in their costumes for events that don’t even require special attire, because outlandish outfits just make everything more fun.
Get your country on right here. If you’re going to live in Austin, you have to understand that means you also live in Texas and you MUST have a pair of cowboy boots. Get on down to Allen’s for the best boots in the city and beyond. They’ll set you up real nice.
136 residents recomanen
Botiga Allens
1522 S Congress AveGet your country on right here. If you’re going to live in Austin, you have to understand that means you also live in Texas and you MUST have a pair of cowboy boots. Get on down to Allen’s for the best boots in the city and beyond. They’ll set you up real nice.
Maya Star Austin
1508 S Congress AveKendra Scott Flagship
1701 S Congress AveSTAG Provisions For Men
1423 S Congress AveRevival Cycles
1603 S Congress AveParts & Labour
1704 S Congress AveCo-Star
1708 S Congress AveGoorin Bros. Hat Shop - South Congress
1323 S Congress AveTriple Z Threadz
1708 S Congress AveTesoros Trading Company
1500 S Congress AveFeather's Boutique
1700 B South Congress AveBy George
1400 S Congress AveThe Impeccable Pig
1400 S Congress AveSunroom
1603 S Congress AvePrototype Vintage Design
1700 S Congress AveTOMS Austin
1401 S Congress AveHeritage Boot
1714 S Congress AveLimbo Jewelry
1708 S Congress Avecreatures boutique
1206 S Congress AveMadewell
1329 S Congress AveWarby Parker
1317 S Congress AveThe Herb Bar
200 W Mary StSWEETS
Amy’s has been an Austin institution since the beginning of time. There is simply nowhere else to go when your sweet-tooth is craving ice cream. If you solve their daily movie quote trivia question, you can get free treats with your ice cream. Good luck!
397 residents recomanen
Amys Ice Creams
1301 S Congress AveAmy’s has been an Austin institution since the beginning of time. There is simply nowhere else to go when your sweet-tooth is craving ice cream. If you solve their daily movie quote trivia question, you can get free treats with your ice cream. Good luck!
Big Top is the classic candy shop that most kids today didn’t even know ever existed. You can satisfy any sweet tooth, grab a drink from the soda fountain, or enjoy a tasty milkshake. Pick your poison and pucker up for a sugary good time!
91 residents recomanen
Big Top Candy Shop
1706 S Congress AveBig Top is the classic candy shop that most kids today didn’t even know ever existed. You can satisfy any sweet tooth, grab a drink from the soda fountain, or enjoy a tasty milkshake. Pick your poison and pucker up for a sugary good time!
Hey Cupcake! was one of the very first Airstream trailers serving food to open in Austin, eventually expanding to multiple locations and a brick and mortar location off of Burnet Rd. Stop by and see what the buzz is about!
84 residents recomanen
Hey Cupcake!
4209 Airport BoulevardHey Cupcake! was one of the very first Airstream trailers serving food to open in Austin, eventually expanding to multiple locations and a brick and mortar location off of Burnet Rd. Stop by and see what the buzz is about!
Gourdough's Big. Fat. Donuts.
1503 S 1st StCOFFEE
Jo's Coffee
1300 S Congress AveMañana
1603 S Congress AveTOMS Austin
1401 S Congress AveSeventh Flag Coffee
1506 S 1st StFOOD
Burro takes the concept of a grilled cheese sandwich and flips it on its ever-loving head. By that, we mean that they infuse their artisan sandwiches with some of the tastiest cheeses and combinations of ingredients we've ever seen. Cured meats, delicious sauces, and fresh fruits are all par for the course at this food truck.
11 residents recomanen
Burro Cheese Kitchen
730 Shady LaneBurro takes the concept of a grilled cheese sandwich and flips it on its ever-loving head. By that, we mean that they infuse their artisan sandwiches with some of the tastiest cheeses and combinations of ingredients we've ever seen. Cured meats, delicious sauces, and fresh fruits are all par for the course at this food truck.
You will most often recognize Hopdoddy by the line wrapping around the building. Once inside, you’ll see why it’s worth the wait. With a full bar and an endless list of burger creations, you’ll be sure to happily feed everyone in your party. They’re also Keeping Austin Weird by using local ingredients to support our community’s agriculture economy.
780 residents recomanen
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress AveYou will most often recognize Hopdoddy by the line wrapping around the building. Once inside, you’ll see why it’s worth the wait. With a full bar and an endless list of burger creations, you’ll be sure to happily feed everyone in your party. They’re also Keeping Austin Weird by using local ingredients to support our community’s agriculture economy.
This may be the only seafood joint that’s offering salsa verde as a sauce for their fresh catches, which is awesome. Perla's outdoor patio is a great spot to relax, and the menu offers fresh fish and oysters flown in daily from both coasts, coupled with delicious coastal cocktails.
398 residents recomanen
Perla's
1400 S Congress AveThis may be the only seafood joint that’s offering salsa verde as a sauce for their fresh catches, which is awesome. Perla's outdoor patio is a great spot to relax, and the menu offers fresh fish and oysters flown in daily from both coasts, coupled with delicious coastal cocktails.
People in Austin love their Botticelli’s, and for great reason. Most people only need one visit to be life-long fans of this Italian joint. These chefs are delivering consistently rich foods with just the right amount of creativity to keep things interesting. For example, try the Ravioli filled with butternut squash or the fennel and espresso-rubbed NY strip.
65 residents recomanen
Botticelli's
1321 S Congress AvePeople in Austin love their Botticelli’s, and for great reason. Most people only need one visit to be life-long fans of this Italian joint. These chefs are delivering consistently rich foods with just the right amount of creativity to keep things interesting. For example, try the Ravioli filled with butternut squash or the fennel and espresso-rubbed NY strip.
Oh, Home Slice, how we love you. Home Slice has been serving NY style pizza to the Austin community for probably 100 years (rough estimate). We’ve taken a few of our New Yorker friends here and they’ve all given it the NY seal of pie approval. But don’t take our word for it, go taste test it for yourself!
791 residents recomanen
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveOh, Home Slice, how we love you. Home Slice has been serving NY style pizza to the Austin community for probably 100 years (rough estimate). We’ve taken a few of our New Yorker friends here and they’ve all given it the NY seal of pie approval. But don’t take our word for it, go taste test it for yourself!
No area is complete without a great sushi joint! Lucky Robot is exactly that place and then some. Keep it simple with a karaage chicken taco or expand your taste bud horizons and order the seaweed salad with octopus. Really, the options are endless. Just don't forget a pitcher of the dangerously-good sake punch.
112 residents recomanen
Lucky Robot
1303 S Congress AveNo area is complete without a great sushi joint! Lucky Robot is exactly that place and then some. Keep it simple with a karaage chicken taco or expand your taste bud horizons and order the seaweed salad with octopus. Really, the options are endless. Just don't forget a pitcher of the dangerously-good sake punch.
Joann's Fine Foods
1224 S Congress AveJune's
1722 S Congress AveTorchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StElizabeth Street Cafe
1501 S 1st StCafé No Sé
1603 S Congress AveVespaio
1610 S Congress AveCentral Standard
1603 S Congress AveSway
1417 S 1st StFresa's South First Dine-In
1703 S 1st StMagnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress AveSouth Congress Cafe
1600 S Congress AveDRINKS
Hotel San Jose Lounge
1316 S Congress AveSouth Congress Hotel
1603 S Congress AveJune's
1722 S Congress AveAustin Motel
1220 S Congress Ave