Guidebook for Austin
Drinks & Nightlife
Neighborhood bar started by a duo from Buffalo and Detroit. Solid cocktails, whiskey and beer. Even includes a food truck out back!
97 locals recommend
Nickel City
1133 E 11th StNeighborhood bar started by a duo from Buffalo and Detroit. Solid cocktails, whiskey and beer. Even includes a food truck out back!
Awesome brewery that has rotating beers on tap. Also has full espresso bar, wine and delicious Mexican dishes (tortas, tacos, etc). Kid-friendly, dog-friendly and plenty of parking.
227 locals recommend
Lazarus Brewing Co.
1902 E 6th StAwesome brewery that has rotating beers on tap. Also has full espresso bar, wine and delicious Mexican dishes (tortas, tacos, etc). Kid-friendly, dog-friendly and plenty of parking.
Unique cocktails and mezcalería in rustic setting. Also includes a thai food truck on the property!
561 locals recommend
Whisler's
1816 E 6th StUnique cocktails and mezcalería in rustic setting. Also includes a thai food truck on the property!
Food Scene
Delicious coffee shop with rotating roasters and Taco Deli breakfast tacos. A block from our spot and open daily from 7am-8pm.
201 locals recommend
Figure 8 Coffee Purveyors
1111 Chicon StDelicious coffee shop with rotating roasters and Taco Deli breakfast tacos. A block from our spot and open daily from 7am-8pm.
Arguably the most popular, critically lauded and obsessed-over barbecue joint in the country (if not the world). Winner of every major barbecue award there is, including Texas Monthly’s coveted Best Barbecue Joint in Texas award and Bon Appétit’s Best Barbecue Joint in America. Get in line early (7am) with a group of friends, chairs and mimosas in tow to make a morning out of it!
919 locals recommend
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StArguably the most popular, critically lauded and obsessed-over barbecue joint in the country (if not the world). Winner of every major barbecue award there is, including Texas Monthly’s coveted Best Barbecue Joint in Texas award and Bon Appétit’s Best Barbecue Joint in America. Get in line early (7am) with a group of friends, chairs and mimosas in tow to make a morning out of it!
Entertainment & Activities
This place is not only an awesome movie experience, but it includes brunch/lunch/dinner options as well as a full bar (local beers, themed cocktails, etc).
220 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Mueller
1911 Aldrich StThis place is not only an awesome movie experience, but it includes brunch/lunch/dinner options as well as a full bar (local beers, themed cocktails, etc).
Climbing/bouldering gym that includes a yoga studio, a fitness studio, as well as huge spaces for weightlifting and cardio. Locker rooms with saunas. Also includes comfortable places to read or work!
160 locals recommend
Austin Bouldering Project
979 Springdale RdClimbing/bouldering gym that includes a yoga studio, a fitness studio, as well as huge spaces for weightlifting and cardio. Locker rooms with saunas. Also includes comfortable places to read or work!
Parks & Nature
Zilker Metropolitan Park is considered "Austin's most-loved park." This 351-acre metropolitan park is home to sand volleyball courts and stunning skyline views. This is the location of ACL fest and is a great spot for families, dogs and more!
1533 locals recommend
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdZilker Metropolitan Park is considered "Austin's most-loved park." This 351-acre metropolitan park is home to sand volleyball courts and stunning skyline views. This is the location of ACL fest and is a great spot for families, dogs and more!
Large green space along the Colroado River that includes an off-leash dog park and incredible ATX skyline views.
10 locals recommend
Auditorium Shores Dog Park
Large green space along the Colroado River that includes an off-leash dog park and incredible ATX skyline views.
A large (3 acres) natural pool fed from underground springs. It has an average temperature of 68-70 degrees, ideal for year-round swimming!
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrA large (3 acres) natural pool fed from underground springs. It has an average temperature of 68-70 degrees, ideal for year-round swimming!
Essentials
Local convenience store with a great beer, wine and snack selection. Also includes local beer on tap and food made to order!
352 locals recommend
Quickie Pickie
2027 E Cesar Chavez StLocal convenience store with a great beer, wine and snack selection. Also includes local beer on tap and food made to order!