Guidebook for Austin
Drinks & Nightlife
Saxon Pub
1320 S Lamar BlvdIconic Music Venue. Intimate, no patio.
Black Sheep Lodge
2108 S Lamar BlvdSports bar with outdoor patio.
Wine and Coffee bar with Greek food, an outdoor patio, and live music.
129 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Opa
2050 S Lamar BlvdWine and Coffee bar with Greek food, an outdoor patio, and live music.
Iconic country music dance hall. Famous for their chicken fried steak dinners and free daily dance lessons with hilarity.
478 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdIconic country music dance hall. Famous for their chicken fried steak dinners and free daily dance lessons with hilarity.
Scrumpous interior Mexican cuisine in an artsy space. Rooftop patio overlooking Ladybird Lake.
170 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Alma
1025 Barton Springs RdScrumpous interior Mexican cuisine in an artsy space. Rooftop patio overlooking Ladybird Lake.
Casual spot for Tex-Mex and margarita's. Happy hour all night on Monday's for food & drink. Patio
80 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Maudie's Too
1212 S Lamar BlvdCasual spot for Tex-Mex and margarita's. Happy hour all night on Monday's for food & drink. Patio
Only 3/4 mile away, it is the place to go for great brew, live music, dancing, great pizza and sandwiches. Outside patio too. Try it on a Sunday afternoon. Loads of fun.
435 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
1305 W Oltorf StOnly 3/4 mile away, it is the place to go for great brew, live music, dancing, great pizza and sandwiches. Outside patio too. Try it on a Sunday afternoon. Loads of fun.
Food Scene
Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdUpscale Sushi
Great coffee and desserts plus live music. Only 1/3 mile away north on Lamar Blvd. Walkable.
72 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Irie Bean Coffee & Wine Bar
2310 S Lamar BlvdGreat coffee and desserts plus live music. Only 1/3 mile away north on Lamar Blvd. Walkable.
24 hour restaurant featuring great food, fresh from local suppliers. Try their Migas. They are the bomb! There is a patio too.
224 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kerbey Lane Cafe
3003 S Lamar Blvd24 hour restaurant featuring great food, fresh from local suppliers. Try their Migas. They are the bomb! There is a patio too.
Daily baked bread and pastries. Great cookies.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Moonlight Bakery
2300 S Lamar BlvdDaily baked bread and pastries. Great cookies.
East Side King
2310 S Lamar BlvdAsian Fusion Tapas and Tacos
Austin's own yummy ice cream bar. Very rich and creamy.
397 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Amys Ice Creams
1301 S Congress AveAustin's own yummy ice cream bar. Very rich and creamy.
Chi'Lantro
1509 S Lamar BlvdKorean/Mexican fusion tacos & Kimchi fries
Picnik
4801 Burnet RdPaleo Cuisine & Coffee Shop
Low key joint for burgers and breakfast. Locally grown ingredients.
302 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
P. Terry's Burger Stand
404 S Lamar BlvdLow key joint for burgers and breakfast. Locally grown ingredients.
Fabulous BBQ and live music at the end of the week on the patio since 1988. Excellent desserts, pecan pie and cobblers & delicious fried okra.
68 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Green Mesquite BBQ
1400 Barton Springs RdFabulous BBQ and live music at the end of the week on the patio since 1988. Excellent desserts, pecan pie and cobblers & delicious fried okra.
Award-winning small taqueria. Mexican street food and sodas. Yummy!
91 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Papalote Taco House
3632 S Congress AveAward-winning small taqueria. Mexican street food and sodas. Yummy!
Soup, salads, fresh juices and smoothies.
133 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Soup Peddler Real Food & Juice Bar
501 W Mary StSoup, salads, fresh juices and smoothies.
Rockin' Tomato
South Lamar BoulevardPizza, beer and pool plus live music.
Local chain, favorite of many. Small patio.
1075 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StLocal chain, favorite of many. Small patio.
Organic beef burgers, hand-cut fries, and farm fresh produce.
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wholly Cow Burgers
3010 S Lamar BlvdOrganic beef burgers, hand-cut fries, and farm fresh produce.
Everything Else
South Lamar Wine & Spirits
2418 S Lamar BlvdJust around the corner.
Famous Dine-in Cinema
770 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdFamous Dine-in Cinema
Their tag line is: "In the Pursuit of Happiness". Enough said.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Planet K Texas - South
1516 S Lamar BlvdTheir tag line is: "In the Pursuit of Happiness". Enough said.
Outdoor collection of touchable bronze and granite sculptures. Very near Zilker Park.
235 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum
605 Azie Morton RdOutdoor collection of touchable bronze and granite sculptures. Very near Zilker Park.
Homemade and imported Mediterranean/Middle Eastern grocery, deli, and bakery.
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Phoenicia
2912 S Lamar BlvdHomemade and imported Mediterranean/Middle Eastern grocery, deli, and bakery.
WhichCraft Beer Store
2110 South Lamar BoulevardBeer boutique with tastings.
Essentials
Gourmet marketplace for all your grocery needs. Features large cafe with live music usually Thursday-Sunday.
765 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Central Market
4477 S Lamar BlvdGourmet marketplace for all your grocery needs. Features large cafe with live music usually Thursday-Sunday.
Neighborhood convenience store on Bluebonnet. Nearby, but off the beaten path. Walking distance and on the way to Zilker Park.
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bluebonnet Food Mart
1701 Bluebonnet LnNeighborhood convenience store on Bluebonnet. Nearby, but off the beaten path. Walking distance and on the way to Zilker Park.
Sprouts Farmers Market
4006 S Lamar BlvdFresh produce and more.
Supermarket. Easy access if you turn left off S. Lamar onto Manchaca. Turn right next to Live Oak Market immediately after crossing under 290 (Ben White Blvd.)
94 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Randalls
2025 W Ben White BlvdSupermarket. Easy access if you turn left off S. Lamar onto Manchaca. Turn right next to Live Oak Market immediately after crossing under 290 (Ben White Blvd.)
All natural food cooperative, but you don't have to be a member to enjoy purchasing here.
337 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wheatsville Food Co-Op
3101 Guadalupe StAll natural food cooperative, but you don't have to be a member to enjoy purchasing here.
Entertainment & Activities
Huge pool fed by natural springs. Temperture is 68 degrees year around. Inside Zilker Park. Check before going. May be closed except for sunbathing during pandemic.
2454 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrHuge pool fed by natural springs. Temperture is 68 degrees year around. Inside Zilker Park. Check before going. May be closed except for sunbathing during pandemic.
Minature golf open late.
Wonderful family fun.
201 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Peter Pan Mini Golf
1207 Barton Springs Rd Minature golf open late.
Wonderful family fun.
Arts & Culture
Concert venue with breathtaking view of Austin skyline and Ladybird Lake.
167 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Long Center for the Performing Arts
701 W Riverside DrConcert venue with breathtaking view of Austin skyline and Ladybird Lake.
Cool rotating exhibits that celebrate the 1960's.
240 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
LBJ Presidential Library
2313 Red River StCool rotating exhibits that celebrate the 1960's.
Shopping
Walgreens
2501 S Lamar BlvdJust across Lamar Street
Burgers and beer. Shares location with Amy's Ice Cream. Patio.
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Phil's Icehouse
2901 S Lamar BlvdBurgers and beer. Shares location with Amy's Ice Cream. Patio.
South Austin Music
1402 S Lamar BlvdSpecializing in guitars and banjos since 1986. A favorite for musicians.