Guidebook for Austin
Drinks & Nightlife
Gibson Street Bar
1109 S Lamar BlvdUncle Billy's Brewery & Smokehouse
1530 Barton Springs RdGreat brewpub! Not so great BBQ.
Specialty libations with an interesting twist all with a fantastic reggae music background.
28 locals recommend
Backbeat
1300 South Lamar BoulevardSpecialty libations with an interesting twist all with a fantastic reggae music background.
An iconic music venue with consistently some of the best established local acts. Classic & Contemporary Rock
284 locals recommend
Saxon Pub
1320 S Lamar BlvdAn iconic music venue with consistently some of the best established local acts. Classic & Contemporary Rock
Fantastic place for the more jam-band and jazz rock oriented sets. Touring and local.
51 locals recommend
One-2-One Bar
1509 S Lamar BlvdFantastic place for the more jam-band and jazz rock oriented sets. Touring and local.
Food Scene
Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdVoted best Sushi Restaurant in America!
Shady Grove
1624 Barton Springs RdGreat patio for nice weather, good drinks and food!
Incredible chef creations from locally sourced ingredients. Also amazing mixologist with innovative cocktails and infused liquors.
374 locals recommend
Odd Duck
1201 S Lamar BlvdIncredible chef creations from locally sourced ingredients. Also amazing mixologist with innovative cocktails and infused liquors.
Fantastic "upscale" Mexican with a great location. Good cocktails and micheladas.
170 locals recommend
El Alma
1025 Barton Springs RdFantastic "upscale" Mexican with a great location. Good cocktails and micheladas.
Opa's is a great, quiet coffee shop and mediterranean cafe. They have a good wine selection and great atmosphere.
129 locals recommend
Opa
2050 S Lamar BlvdOpa's is a great, quiet coffee shop and mediterranean cafe. They have a good wine selection and great atmosphere.
High end chef prepared creations. Delicious food for a fine dining experience.
41 locals recommend
VOX Table
1100 South Lamar BoulevardHigh end chef prepared creations. Delicious food for a fine dining experience.
Barlata
1500 S Lamar BlvdGreat tapas and wine selection! Good paella!
Part corner grocery, part bar with lots of beer on tap, and part restaurant. Cool concept and consistently good beer on tap!
11 locals recommend
Delicious
1100 South Lamar BoulevardPart corner grocery, part bar with lots of beer on tap, and part restaurant. Cool concept and consistently good beer on tap!
Lots of great food trucks in one place to choose from. Outdoor seating, so may not be good for rainy days. Also Tuesdays many are closed. Otherwise a fun spot for lunch with something to please everyone.
68 locals recommend
The Picnic - Food Truck Park
1720 Barton Springs RdLots of great food trucks in one place to choose from. Outdoor seating, so may not be good for rainy days. Also Tuesdays many are closed. Otherwise a fun spot for lunch with something to please everyone.
Entertainment & Activities
Movie Theater with dining and drinks while you watch! Lots of great events and participate in SXSW Film.
770 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdMovie Theater with dining and drinks while you watch! Lots of great events and participate in SXSW Film.
Butler Park Pitch & Putt
201 Lee Barton DrSmall fun, informal golf pitch and putt.
Peter Pan Mini Golf
1207 Barton Springs RdFun, very Austin putt-putt golf spot.
Zilker Park Boat Rentals
2101 Andrew Zilker RdRent a canoe or kayak and see the city from the water!
Self explanatory if you have an event there. Otherwise, skip it.
290 locals recommend
Austin Convention Center
500 E Cesar Chavez StSelf explanatory if you have an event there. Otherwise, skip it.
Parks & Nature
Probably Austin's most iconic natural landmark. This year round 68 degree spring fed pool is an absolute must see. Bring your swimsuit!
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrProbably Austin's most iconic natural landmark. This year round 68 degree spring fed pool is an absolute must see. Bring your swimsuit!
Zilker is the site of ACL Festival and is an easy access point to the hike and bike trail that runs all through town, including downtown.
48 locals recommend
Zilker Park Hike and Bike Trail
Zilker is the site of ACL Festival and is an easy access point to the hike and bike trail that runs all through town, including downtown.
Doug Sahm hill on the North side of the park, just off Riverside, is a fantastic place for pictures of downtown Austin!
56 locals recommend
Butler Metro Park
1000 Barton Springs RdDoug Sahm hill on the North side of the park, just off Riverside, is a fantastic place for pictures of downtown Austin!
Arts & Culture
The Long Center for the Performing Arts
701 W Riverside DrZach Theatre
202 S Lamar BlvdGetting Around
Trek Bicycle Lamar
517 S Lamar BlvdEnterprise Rent-A-Car
319 S Lamar BlvdEssentials
Well stocked, well curated market with everything you'll need to enjoy your stay!
78 locals recommend
Thom's Market
1418 Barton Springs RdWell stocked, well curated market with everything you'll need to enjoy your stay!