East Austin Guidebook
Bar
Skylark Lounge
2039 Airport BlvdGreat place nearby to listen to jazz and soul music
TV-lined saloon specializes in sandwiches inspired by different regions plus burgers & craft brews.
246 locals recommend
Haymaker
2310 Manor RdTV-lined saloon specializes in sandwiches inspired by different regions plus burgers & craft brews.
Airy, woodsy bar & eatery supplies upscale pub grub, local brews on tap & school-themed drinks.
153 locals recommend
School House Pub
2207 Manor RdAiry, woodsy bar & eatery supplies upscale pub grub, local brews on tap & school-themed drinks.
Old bungalows that have been converted into trendy restaurants and bars
212 locals recommend
Rainey Street Historic District
Old bungalows that have been converted into trendy restaurants and bars
The White Horse
500 Comal StFavorite Dive bar with live music and dancing.
Retro watering hole with craft cocktails & a laid-back attitude plus coney dog food truck.
97 locals recommend
Nickel City
1133 E 11th StRetro watering hole with craft cocktails & a laid-back attitude plus coney dog food truck.
Cozy brewery for house beers sold only on-premise, plus root beer, kombucha, espresso & house tacos.
227 locals recommend
Lazarus Brewing Co.
1902 E 6th StCozy brewery for house beers sold only on-premise, plus root beer, kombucha, espresso & house tacos.
Sightseeing
LBJ Presidential Library
2313 Red River StThinkery
1830 Simond AveGreat Children's Museum
Millions of rare books, manuscripts, photos & thousands of works of art, from Hemingway to Kahlo
127 locals recommend
Harry Ransom Center
300 W 21st StMillions of rare books, manuscripts, photos & thousands of works of art, from Hemingway to Kahlo
Renaissance to 20th-century American paintings, Latin American art, plus Greek & Roman sculpture.
644 locals recommend
The Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardRenaissance to 20th-century American paintings, Latin American art, plus Greek & Roman sculpture.
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveStatesman Bat Observation Center
305 S Congress Ave
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdWater is 68 degrees year round. Beautiful place to swim right in the middle of the city.
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrWater is 68 degrees year round. Beautiful place to swim right in the middle of the city.
Food scene
Delicious kolaches and great outdoor biergarten. Great place for kids to roam.
73 locals recommend
Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches
3220 Manor RdDelicious kolaches and great outdoor biergarten. Great place for kids to roam.
Nice outdoor patio, craft cocktails on tap, very kid-friendly; open from morning to night!
152 locals recommend
Sour Duck Market
1814 E Martin Luther King Jr BlvdNice outdoor patio, craft cocktails on tap, very kid-friendly; open from morning to night!
The most delightful Italian food trailer located in the biergarten of the Vortex Theatre. Very kid-friendly!
182 locals recommend
Patrizi's
2307 Manor RdThe most delightful Italian food trailer located in the biergarten of the Vortex Theatre. Very kid-friendly!
Hoover's Cooking
2002 Manor RdSouthern & soul comfort food!
El Chilito
2219 Manor RdQuick place to get breakfast tacos or a Tex-Mex meal
Farm-to-table fare from locally sourced ingredients served in a rustic space with a butcher shop.
263 locals recommend
Dai Due
2406 Manor RdFarm-to-table fare from locally sourced ingredients served in a rustic space with a butcher shop.
Buzzy joint serving creative gourmet sandwiches in a no-frills setting with picnic-table seating.
111 locals recommend
Austin Daily Press
1900 E Martin Luther King Jr BlvdBuzzy joint serving creative gourmet sandwiches in a no-frills setting with picnic-table seating.
Steaks & snails plus wine & cocktails in a little bungalow with a light-strung patio. Hip place open until 2am on weekends.
522 locals recommend
Justine's
4710 E 5th StSteaks & snails plus wine & cocktails in a little bungalow with a light-strung patio. Hip place open until 2am on weekends.
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StRated #1 BBQ in the world.
Contemporary spot serving interior Mexican specialties & snacks, beer, wine & craft cocktails.
151 locals recommend
Fried and True Food Truck
1308 E 6th StContemporary spot serving interior Mexican specialties & snacks, beer, wine & craft cocktails.
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Mueller
1911 Aldrich StEat, Drink, Watch a movie
Farm-fresh Texas fare meets seasonal cocktails & beer, plus a large all-weather patio.
297 locals recommend
Contigo
2027 Anchor LnFarm-fresh Texas fare meets seasonal cocktails & beer, plus a large all-weather patio.
Braised, poached & stewed dishes, plus cocktails & craft brews, are served in a laid-back setting
381 locals recommend
Salty Sow
1917 Manor RdBraised, poached & stewed dishes, plus cocktails & craft brews, are served in a laid-back setting
Tacos, burritos & drinks (hot & cold) served all day for takeout or eating at patio picnic tables.
141 locals recommend
El Chile Cafe y Cantina
1900 Manor RdTacos, burritos & drinks (hot & cold) served all day for takeout or eating at patio picnic tables.
Light bites, tartines & big plates served in a casual interior or on the gardenlike back patio
351 locals recommend
Blue Dahlia Bistro
1115 E 11th StLight bites, tartines & big plates served in a casual interior or on the gardenlike back patio
Chinese dishes with a modern twist served in a hipster/vintage space with craft drinks & cool music
70 locals recommend
Old Thousand
1000 E 11th StChinese dishes with a modern twist served in a hipster/vintage space with craft drinks & cool music
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdDelicious Ramen!
Coffee
Cafe & retail space serving up pour-over, espresso & cold draft coffees, plus craft beers on tap.
160 locals recommend
Cuvee Coffee Bar
2000 E 6th StCafe & retail space serving up pour-over, espresso & cold draft coffees, plus craft beers on tap.
Artisan java & bites are served at this cafe with industrial–chic decor, a patio & a laid-back vibe.
201 locals recommend
Figure 8 Coffee Purveyors
1111 Chicon StArtisan java & bites are served at this cafe with industrial–chic decor, a patio & a laid-back vibe.
Hip, cheery coffee shop pouring locally roasted beans & craft beer on tap, plus snacks & sandwiches
251 locals recommend
Thunderbird Coffee
2200 Manor RdHip, cheery coffee shop pouring locally roasted beans & craft beer on tap, plus snacks & sandwiches
Vegan
Counter Culture
2908 E Cesar Chavez StVegan friendly hotspot
Capital City Bakery
2211 E Cesar Chavez StVegan bakery for great cupcakes, brownies, etc.
Grocery
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdHuge Grocery Store chain