Fun Stuff in Central Austin
Drinks & Nightlife
Knomad Bar
1213 Corona DrRelaxed neighborhood bar, with indoor/outdoor seating.
Since 1963, one of the great dive bars in Austin, with a timeless circus theme décor and live music Tuesday through Saturday; features everything from indie rock to country to singer-songwriter.
40 residents recomanen
Carousel Lounge
1110 E 52nd StSince 1963, one of the great dive bars in Austin, with a timeless circus theme décor and live music Tuesday through Saturday; features everything from indie rock to country to singer-songwriter.
Award-winning neighborhood cocktail bar and restaurant located in Austin’s eclectic North Loop district. Eclectic plates and innovative cocktails in a cozy, stylish setting.
155 residents recomanen
drink.well.
207 E 53rd StAward-winning neighborhood cocktail bar and restaurant located in Austin’s eclectic North Loop district. Eclectic plates and innovative cocktails in a cozy, stylish setting.
Intimate but swanky neighborhood bar focused on local beers and classic hand-crafted cocktails
74 residents recomanen
The Tigress Pub
100 W N Loop BlvdIntimate but swanky neighborhood bar focused on local beers and classic hand-crafted cocktails
Rustic brewery with outdoor patio serving experimental small batch craft beer and thin-crust pizza.
35 residents recomanen
Oddwood Ales
3108 Manor RdRustic brewery with outdoor patio serving experimental small batch craft beer and thin-crust pizza.
Taproom & retail craft beer store with Czech-style kolaches featuring Micklethwait barbecue.
73 residents recomanen
Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches
3220 Manor RdTaproom & retail craft beer store with Czech-style kolaches featuring Micklethwait barbecue.
Entertainment & Activities
57-acre park features playscapes, a splash pad, a creek, a disc golf course, sports facilities, picnic areas, plus a pool facility with a recreational pool, a lap/diving pool, and a kiddie pool.
50 residents recomanen
Bartholomew Municipal Pool
1800 E 51st St57-acre park features playscapes, a splash pad, a creek, a disc golf course, sports facilities, picnic areas, plus a pool facility with a recreational pool, a lap/diving pool, and a kiddie pool.
The coolest place to take the kiddos! Formerly called the Austin Children’s Museum, the Thinkery offers a ton of fun, hands-on exhibits for kids, as well as special programs and events. Free parking.
272 residents recomanen
Thinkery
1830 Simond AveThe coolest place to take the kiddos! Formerly called the Austin Children’s Museum, the Thinkery offers a ton of fun, hands-on exhibits for kids, as well as special programs and events. Free parking.
A large lake anchors this beautiful 30-acre park featuring an amphitheater, loop trail, picnic area, and jogging trails.
220 residents recomanen
Parc del llac Mueller
4550 Mueller BlvdA large lake anchors this beautiful 30-acre park featuring an amphitheater, loop trail, picnic area, and jogging trails.
Essentials
The premier supermarket chain in Austin, and this HEB is the nicest one in the city, with aviation-inspired architecture and soaring ceilings. Features a café / bar and live music on the patio.
1667 residents recomanen
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdThe premier supermarket chain in Austin, and this HEB is the nicest one in the city, with aviation-inspired architecture and soaring ceilings. Features a café / bar and live music on the patio.
Package-free small grocery store offering area-sourced produce, bulk items and treats, with a kids' play area. Cool outdoor space to hang out and eat what you just bought.
138 residents recomanen
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Package-free small grocery store offering area-sourced produce, bulk items and treats, with a kids' play area. Cool outdoor space to hang out and eat what you just bought.
Austin’s premier retail seafood market and wholesaler, providing the freshest and highest quality seafood since 1938.
65 residents recomanen
Quality Seafood Market
5621 Airport BlvdAustin’s premier retail seafood market and wholesaler, providing the freshest and highest quality seafood since 1938.
Liquor superstore chain with a fine wine focus, also offering tastings & classes. Huge selection!
13 residents recomanen
Total Wine & More
1201 Barbara Jordan BlvdLiquor superstore chain with a fine wine focus, also offering tastings & classes. Huge selection!
Food Scene
Hand-pulled Chinese noodles and sushi in a casual setting
67 residents recomanen
Xian Sushi and Noodle
1801 E 51st StHand-pulled Chinese noodles and sushi in a casual setting
Paco's Tacos
1304 E 51st StTex-Mex for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Outdoor patio.
Pad Thai Cuisine
1201 Barbara Jordan BlvdAuthentic Thai food restaurant
If ya gotta have your Starbucks, there are two locations less than 5 minutes away - this one, and another at 1801 E. 51st Street
254 residents recomanen
Starbucks
1201 Barbara Jordan BlvdIf ya gotta have your Starbucks, there are two locations less than 5 minutes away - this one, and another at 1801 E. 51st Street
Which Wich Superior Sandwiches
1201 Barbara Jordan BlvdBuild your own custom sandwich
Another Austin institution, since 1980. Directly across the street from Hyde Park Bar & Grill, Mother’s serves up great vegetarian and vegan food. Great friendly service!
146 residents recomanen
Mother's Cafe
Another Austin institution, since 1980. Directly across the street from Hyde Park Bar & Grill, Mother’s serves up great vegetarian and vegan food. Great friendly service!
Fresh Italian fine dining in a relaxed, modern setting, in the heart of Hyde Park
91 residents recomanen
ASTI Trattoria
408 E 43rd StFresh Italian fine dining in a relaxed, modern setting, in the heart of Hyde Park
Directly across the street from Asti Trattoria, Dolce Vita is a great place for dessert. A chill hangout known for its gelato, gelato-based cocktails, coffee and gourmet sandwiches.
80 residents recomanen
Dolce Vita
Directly across the street from Asti Trattoria, Dolce Vita is a great place for dessert. A chill hangout known for its gelato, gelato-based cocktails, coffee and gourmet sandwiches.
This Austin favorite was founded in 1983 as Captain Quackenbushes Intergalactic Dessert Company and Espresso Cafe. Hip coffeehouse with an easygoing, old Austin vibe. Yummy baked goods and panini.
197 residents recomanen
Quack's 43rd Street Bakery
411 E 43rd StThis Austin favorite was founded in 1983 as Captain Quackenbushes Intergalactic Dessert Company and Espresso Cafe. Hip coffeehouse with an easygoing, old Austin vibe. Yummy baked goods and panini.
Thin crust pizza, loaded with homemade goodness. Lots of options on their menu, with most toppings sourced locally from farms and ranches in Central Texas. But best of all, they deliver!
321 residents recomanen
East Side Pies
1401 Rosewood AveThin crust pizza, loaded with homemade goodness. Lots of options on their menu, with most toppings sourced locally from farms and ranches in Central Texas. But best of all, they deliver!
Contemporary home-style Japanese meals and sushi in a casual and comfortable atmosphere
197 residents recomanen
Komé
5301 Airport BlvdContemporary home-style Japanese meals and sushi in a casual and comfortable atmosphere
Offering a delicious combination of Tex-Mex and Interior Mexican cuisine, plus critically acclaimed margaritas, micheladas and desserts
141 residents recomanen
El Chile Cafe y Cantina
1900 Manor RdOffering a delicious combination of Tex-Mex and Interior Mexican cuisine, plus critically acclaimed margaritas, micheladas and desserts
Fine dining for brunch, lunch and dinner. Opened in 1988 as one of the first restaurants on Manor Road. Eastside was a pioneer in the urban farming movement, using herbs and vegetables from its garden
160 residents recomanen
Eastside Café
2113 Manor RdFine dining for brunch, lunch and dinner. Opened in 1988 as one of the first restaurants on Manor Road. Eastside was a pioneer in the urban farming movement, using herbs and vegetables from its garden
Great hangout spot, for drinks or dinner. Farm-fresh Texas fare meets seasonal cocktails and beer, with a fantastic outdoor patio space.
297 residents recomanen
Contigo
2027 Anchor LnGreat hangout spot, for drinks or dinner. Farm-fresh Texas fare meets seasonal cocktails and beer, with a fantastic outdoor patio space.
Offbeat New American menu featuring local and seasonal food prepared from scratch. Their website says: "We provide honest, soulful, innovative and exceptional food to families in a fast paced world."
33 residents recomanen
Sala and Betty
5201 Airport BlvdOffbeat New American menu featuring local and seasonal food prepared from scratch. Their website says: "We provide honest, soulful, innovative and exceptional food to families in a fast paced world."
Contemporary Vietnamese cuisine. Extensive wine, sake and beer list, as well as hand-crafted and seasonal cocktails that are sake-, wine-, sherry- and port-based. Featuring an “Hour of Happiness."
34 residents recomanen
Bun Belly
6929 Airport BlvdContemporary Vietnamese cuisine. Extensive wine, sake and beer list, as well as hand-crafted and seasonal cocktails that are sake-, wine-, sherry- and port-based. Featuring an “Hour of Happiness."
A family-owned Austin institution since 1978, now in its new location on Airport Boulevard. Yummy omelettes, pancakes and more featuring natural / organic ingredients.
59 residents recomanen
The Omelettry
4631 Airport BlvdA family-owned Austin institution since 1978, now in its new location on Airport Boulevard. Yummy omelettes, pancakes and more featuring natural / organic ingredients.
Consistently good wood-fired pizza, cooked at 800 degrees, and ready about 5 minutes after you order. You can add all the toppings you want, and the price is still the same as a plain cheese pizza!
55 residents recomanen
MOD Pizza
1801 E 51st StConsistently good wood-fired pizza, cooked at 800 degrees, and ready about 5 minutes after you order. You can add all the toppings you want, and the price is still the same as a plain cheese pizza!
Cafe serving coffee & espresso drinks plus Japanese toast & other bites in snug, hip digs.
20 residents recomanen
Sa-Ten Coffee & Eats
4917 Airport BlvdCafe serving coffee & espresso drinks plus Japanese toast & other bites in snug, hip digs.
Coffee, espresso drinks, sandwiches & pastries served in a family-run cafe with an artsy vibe.
23 residents recomanen
Corona Coffee Co.
Coffee, espresso drinks, sandwiches & pastries served in a family-run cafe with an artsy vibe.
Hip coffee shop & cafe serving full menu specializing in caffeinated cocktails. Located in the Mueller development.
136 residents recomanen
Halcyon
218 W 4th StHip coffee shop & cafe serving full menu specializing in caffeinated cocktails. Located in the Mueller development.
Chill neighborhood coffeehouse with full restaurant menu, and nice outdoor space.
250 residents recomanen
Cherrywood Coffeehouse
1400 E 38th 1/2 StChill neighborhood coffeehouse with full restaurant menu, and nice outdoor space.
An Austin favorite since 1982, in the historic Hyde Park neighborhood. Handmade food, moderate prices, casual atmosphere. There’s always new artwork on the giant fork outside. Don’t miss the Hyde Park fries!
141 residents recomanen
Hyde Park Bar & Grill
4206 Duval StAn Austin favorite since 1982, in the historic Hyde Park neighborhood. Handmade food, moderate prices, casual atmosphere. There’s always new artwork on the giant fork outside. Don’t miss the Hyde Park fries!
Local Austin favorite; highly recommended. Great selection of tacos, some of the best queso in Austin, full bar, and nice indoor/outdoor seating.
1075 residents recomanen
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StLocal Austin favorite; highly recommended. Great selection of tacos, some of the best queso in Austin, full bar, and nice indoor/outdoor seating.
Neighborhood café serving breakfast, brunch and dinner; all naturally raised proteins, local seasonal farm produce, and house made tortillas. And the Windsor Park location is just a couple blocks from the house!
31 residents recomanen
Cenote - Windsor Park
6214 Cameron RdNeighborhood café serving breakfast, brunch and dinner; all naturally raised proteins, local seasonal farm produce, and house made tortillas. And the Windsor Park location is just a couple blocks from the house!
Hip ice creamery churning out offbeat flavors made from local, natural & sustainable ingredients. Located in the Mueller development.
270 residents recomanen
Lick Honest Ice Creams
1100 S Lamar BlvdHip ice creamery churning out offbeat flavors made from local, natural & sustainable ingredients. Located in the Mueller development.
Healthy Mediterranean food including kebaps, wraps, salads and more.
49 residents recomanen
Daphne's Mediterranean
1801 E 51st StHealthy Mediterranean food including kebaps, wraps, salads and more.
Bright, airy fine dining destination for individual & shareable Italian dishes, plus house made pasta & cheese All dishes are prepared with local and sustainably grown produce and meats, and a farm-to-table philosophy that extends to the handmade pastas, cheese, salumi, bread, vinegars and liqueur. Located in the Mueller development.
62 residents recomanen
L'Oca d'Oro
1900 Simond AveBright, airy fine dining destination for individual & shareable Italian dishes, plus house made pasta & cheese All dishes are prepared with local and sustainably grown produce and meats, and a farm-to-table philosophy that extends to the handmade pastas, cheese, salumi, bread, vinegars and liqueur. Located in the Mueller development.
Homey eatery with sidewalk seating serving southern-fried staples, craft cocktails, beer & wine. Located in the Mueller development.
38 residents recomanen
Colleen's Kitchen
1911 Aldrich StHomey eatery with sidewalk seating serving southern-fried staples, craft cocktails, beer & wine. Located in the Mueller development.
Shopping
Twin Liquors
1801 E 51st StAn Austin institution; good wine selection
Artisanal cheese and cut-to-order service in a relaxed, "taste before you buy" experience
91 residents recomanen
Antonelli's Cheese Shop
4220 Duval StArtisanal cheese and cut-to-order service in a relaxed, "taste before you buy" experience
Year-round, rain-or-shine, producers only market, featuring the freshest grown Texas produce, naturally raised meats, gourmet foods, treats, music and entertainment for the kids. Every Sunday from 10:00am to 2:00pm at the Browning Hangar in the Mueller development on East 51st Street.
167 residents recomanen
Mueller Farmers' Market
2006 Philomena StYear-round, rain-or-shine, producers only market, featuring the freshest grown Texas produce, naturally raised meats, gourmet foods, treats, music and entertainment for the kids. Every Sunday from 10:00am to 2:00pm at the Browning Hangar in the Mueller development on East 51st Street.
Arts & Culture
Historic Hyde Park home is the former studio and portrait collection created by 19th century sculptor Elisabet Ney. The museum offers educational programs, exhibits, special events, workshops and more
77 residents recomanen
Elisabet Ney Museum
304 E 44th StHistoric Hyde Park home is the former studio and portrait collection created by 19th century sculptor Elisabet Ney. The museum offers educational programs, exhibits, special events, workshops and more
The Jack S. Blanton Museum of Art (often referred to as the Blanton) at The University of Texas at Austin is one of the largest university art museums in the U.S. with 189,340 square feet devoted to temporary exhibitions, permanent collection galleries, storage, administrative offices, classrooms, a print study room, an auditorium, shop, and cafe. The Blanton's permanent collection consists of almost 18,000 works, with significant holdings of modern and contemporary art, Latin American art, Old Master paintings, and prints and drawings from Europe, the United States, and Latin America.
644 residents recomanen
Museu d'Art Blanton
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardThe Jack S. Blanton Museum of Art (often referred to as the Blanton) at The University of Texas at Austin is one of the largest university art museums in the U.S. with 189,340 square feet devoted to temporary exhibitions, permanent collection galleries, storage, administrative offices, classrooms, a print study room, an auditorium, shop, and cafe. The Blanton's permanent collection consists of almost 18,000 works, with significant holdings of modern and contemporary art, Latin American art, Old Master paintings, and prints and drawings from Europe, the United States, and Latin America.
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