Guidebook for Austin
Essentials
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdLocal grocery store chain
CVS
2101 S Lamar BlvdClosest drug store
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdThe mothership.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great neighborhood bar with tons of beer on tap, live music, and pizza
435 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
1305 W Oltorf StGreat neighborhood bar with tons of beer on tap, live music, and pizza
Favorite "hipster" gay-friendly hang, with nightly music and great cocktails.
153 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Cheer Up Charlies
900 Red River StFavorite "hipster" gay-friendly hang, with nightly music and great cocktails.
Barbarella
611 Red River StBest for late night dancing.
Stay Gold
1910 E Cesar Chavez StGreat dive with live music nightly.
Awesome small club with eclectic live music nightly.
242 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
C-Boys Heart and Soul
2008 S Congress AveAwesome small club with eclectic live music nightly.
Kuneho
1600 East 6th StreetUpscale, modern Asian / Filipino deliciousness.
Weather Up
1808 E Cesar Chavez StFancy cocktails.
Food Scene
Alcomar
1816 South 1st StreetLatin-inspired coastal cuisine, and delicious margaritas!
Jacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile
3235 E Cesar Chavez StFavorite brunch spot
Papalote Taco House
3632 S Congress AveBest tacos in town!
Jo's Coffee
1300 S Congress AveLocal coffee purveyor, and great people watching on SoCo.
East Side King
2310 S Lamar BlvdAsian fusion from Top Chef winner Paul Qui.
La Barbecue
2401 E Cesar Chavez StFave BBQ
Curra's Grill
614 E Oltorf StSolid Tex-Mex -- don't pass up the Avocado Margs!
Arts & Culture
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdBest moviehouse experience, period.
The legendary home of Austin City Limits TV--not a bad seat in the house!
326 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
ACL Live
310 W Willie Nelson BlvdThe legendary home of Austin City Limits TV--not a bad seat in the house!
Sightseeing
Great starting point for a hike/run around the lake, and legendary views of the city
56 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Butler Metro Park
1000 Barton Springs RdGreat starting point for a hike/run around the lake, and legendary views of the city
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrA warm weather must.
My fave rental spot for stand-up paddleboarding on Town Lake.
148 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Rowing Dock
2418 Stratford DrMy fave rental spot for stand-up paddleboarding on Town Lake.
Shopping
Favorite local boutique featuring wearables and crafts from local vendors for men, women, & children.
71 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Parts & Labour
1704 S Congress AveFavorite local boutique featuring wearables and crafts from local vendors for men, women, & children.