Guidebook for Austin
Drinks & Nightlife
love everything about this place and it's right around corner! amazing review from the NY Times. check out the large collection of vinyl records and an eclectic waitstaff**
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Justine's
4710 E 5th Stlove everything about this place and it's right around corner! amazing review from the NY Times. check out the large collection of vinyl records and an eclectic waitstaff**
great spirits and silent films. happy hour 5-7 M-F $5 specialty cocktails
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Ah Sing Den
1100 E 6th Stgreat spirits and silent films. happy hour 5-7 M-F $5 specialty cocktails
great view of city with a variety of wine and food!
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Uncorked Tasting Room and Wine Bar
900 E 7th Stgreat view of city with a variety of wine and food!
Saxon Pub
1320 S Lamar Blvdmust see
Hops & Grain Brewing
507 Calles StLocal brew and board games**
Gourmands
2316 Webberville RdDelicious Sandwiches
The Buzz Mill
1505 Town Creek Drgreat live music and local brews
Rainey Street
Rainey StreetTake a cab here- parking is tricky
Austin Eastciders Offices
4007 Commercial Center DrBest cider!
Hops & Grain Brewing
507 Calles Stlocal brew
Midway Field House
2015 E Riverside DrHuge sports bar
Rio Rita
1203 Chicon StOriginal East Side bar
Very interesting set up of boutique, wine, coffee, beer, gifts and shopping.
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Friends & Neighbors
2614 East Cesar Chavez StreetVery interesting set up of boutique, wine, coffee, beer, gifts and shopping.
Dive bar but 10 min away with good soul live music.
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Skylark Lounge
2039 Airport BlvdDive bar but 10 min away with good soul live music.
Recently moved to Red River. Formerly on east side. Great acts
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Cheer Up Charlies
900 Red River StRecently moved to Red River. Formerly on east side. Great acts
During the day, the brewery’s large garage-style doors are up, beckoning sunshine and passersby into the small, laid-back taproom where currently two beers are on draft, a Honey Saison and an ESB.
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Zilker Brewing Company
1701 E 6th StDuring the day, the brewery’s large garage-style doors are up, beckoning sunshine and passersby into the small, laid-back taproom where currently two beers are on draft, a Honey Saison and an ESB.
Everything Else
H-E-B Pharmacy
1801 E 51st Stfind all groceries and then some
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress Aveworld famous
Neighborhood Acupuncture Project
1909 E 38th 1/2 Stnever know until you need it
Tillery Square
Tillery Squarecoffee, beautiful plants
The Off Center
2211 E Hidalgointeresting theater
East Austin Art
2235 E 6th Stdunno
15 minutes to the airport via car-
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I-Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
3600 Presidential Blvd15 minutes to the airport via car-
if you need a manicure or pedicure this is the cleanest most enjoyable space in Austin!
Sugarcoat Nails
if you need a manicure or pedicure this is the cleanest most enjoyable space in Austin!
$15 cab ride to Plaza Satillo Metro Rail if you want to avoid parking and traffic. The station is surrounded by popular restaurants and bars and will take you into the downtown.
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Plaza Saltillo Station
$15 cab ride to Plaza Satillo Metro Rail if you want to avoid parking and traffic. The station is surrounded by popular restaurants and bars and will take you into the downtown.
another entry to Southern Walnut Creek Hike & Bike Trail
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Govalle Neighborhood Park
5200 Bolm Rdanother entry to Southern Walnut Creek Hike & Bike Trail
Pedego Austin
1608 E Riverside DrGood place to rent bikes
Built in the shell of an old church, 12th Street Sound is a high-end recording studio located near downtown Austin. The church’s new interior was designed by internationally-known studio architect Wes
12th Street Sound
2205 E 12th StBuilt in the shell of an old church, 12th Street Sound is a high-end recording studio located near downtown Austin. The church’s new interior was designed by internationally-known studio architect Wes
Food Scene
Buenos Aires Café
1201 E 6th Stdelicious
Haymaker
2310 Manor Rdhuge beer selection and lots of futbol :)
yummy mexican food and live old school Americana bands on Monday night usually with special guest!
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El Mercado
1302 S 1st Styummy mexican food and live old school Americana bands on Monday night usually with special guest!
Mettle - East Austin Bistro
507 Calles Streetyes! outside seating
Hai Ky
1931 E Oltorf Stthai food
Strange Brew
unique performances
Uncle Billy's Brewery & Smokehouse
1530 Barton Springs RdBar-b-Cue
Hillside Farmacy
1209 E 11th Stlove this place!
Tamale House East
1707 E 6th Sta must for breakfast tacos- 5 minutes...
Contigo
2027 Anchor Lnbrunch!
in.gredients
organic fresh groceries inside as well*
sit in the back beautiful serenity- tar tines are the greatest!
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Blue Dahlia Bistro
1115 E 11th Stsit in the back beautiful serenity- tar tines are the greatest!
local produce and unbelievable menu! i love love love it*
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Eastside Café
2113 Manor Rdlocal produce and unbelievable menu! i love love love it*
Vivo
2015 Manor Roadmargaritas and Mexican food- yummy
Cherrywood Coffeehouse
1400 E 38th 1/2 StCoffee + killer migas!
best veggie and vegan yummy food- very old school Austin
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Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st Stbest veggie and vegan yummy food- very old school Austin
Green Mesquite BBQ
1400 Barton Springs RdBetter than Uncle Billy's by far--
thank goodness for this place…good luck parking :)
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Pacha Organic Cafe
2915 Burnet Rdthank goodness for this place…good luck parking :)
world famous Austin hamburger's right down the street :)
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Dan's Hamburgers
5602 N Lamar Blvdworld famous Austin hamburger's right down the street :)
Juan in a Million
2300 E Cesar Chavez Stfamous from Travel Channel's Man vs. Food*
East 6th Street
East 6th StreetMore food trucks, restaurants and bars
East Cesar Chavez Street
East Cesar Chavez StreetLots of restaurants and bars
Vegan, Vegetarian- owner is from San Francisco :)
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Counter Culture
2908 E Cesar Chavez StVegan, Vegetarian- owner is from San Francisco :)
Sa-Tén
916 Springdale RdCoffee and breakfast!
I really like their setup and food is fresh, delicious and a step up!
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Benji's
716 W 6th StI really like their setup and food is fresh, delicious and a step up!
Kuneho
1600 East 6th StreetChef Paul Qui won Top Chef**
Cenote
1010 E Cesar Chavez StLove their fresh food and coffee, juice, etc.
The design of this place is awesome. If feels like you have stepped into the past when you walk inside. The outdoor patio is really cute too. Food is average so just swing by for a couple of drinks!
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Sawyer & Co
4827 E Cesar Chavez StThe design of this place is awesome. If feels like you have stepped into the past when you walk inside. The outdoor patio is really cute too. Food is average so just swing by for a couple of drinks!
Well known, be ready for a wait! 5 min drive from the house-
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Jacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile
3235 E Cesar Chavez StWell known, be ready for a wait! 5 min drive from the house-
"Easy five star review. Everything was DELICIOUS, they even can make green beans taste amazing. This place was so good, that I went back within the same week to enjoy again."
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The Hightower
1209 E 7th St"Easy five star review. Everything was DELICIOUS, they even can make green beans taste amazing. This place was so good, that I went back within the same week to enjoy again."
East Side Pies
1401 Rosewood AvePizza and yes they deliver!
Saigon Le Vendeur
2601 E 7th StVietnamese Food Truck that is yummy!
Dai Due
2406 Manor RdMeat lovers paradise
Delicious fresh fruit juices and very good migas!
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Veracruz All Natural Food Truck
2505 Webberville RoadDelicious fresh fruit juices and very good migas!
Everyone is talking about it!
Bon Appetit Declares Franklin Best BBQ Joint in USA!
Texas Monthly Ranks Franklin BBQ #1 in Texas.
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Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StEveryone is talking about it!
Bon Appetit Declares Franklin Best BBQ Joint in USA!
Texas Monthly Ranks Franklin BBQ #1 in Texas.
Indian food! This Indian food is different. A little fusion-y with different dishes like millionaires curry, kaliwado shrimp, and mussels malvani.
Open late!
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Nasha
1614 E 7th StIndian food! This Indian food is different. A little fusion-y with different dishes like millionaires curry, kaliwado shrimp, and mussels malvani.
Open late!
This E. Austin butcher shop is hip, fresh, and very cool. You can buy anything from steaks to burger patties to dog treats (smoked pig ears & ham bones) at the counter. However, if you have some time,
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Salt & Time
1912 E 7th StThis E. Austin butcher shop is hip, fresh, and very cool. You can buy anything from steaks to burger patties to dog treats (smoked pig ears & ham bones) at the counter. However, if you have some time,
La Barbecue
2401 E Cesar Chavez StYelp’s top-ranked food trucks!
Delicious Asian fusion food truck-- have a look at the reviews on Yelp. Delicious and staff are super nice.
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The Liberty
1618 East 6th StreetDelicious Asian fusion food truck-- have a look at the reviews on Yelp. Delicious and staff are super nice.
Hands down my favorite spot to relax right next to the water with drinks! 40 minute drive from the house and fun to be in the hills. :)
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Ski Shores Cafe
2905 Pearce RdHands down my favorite spot to relax right next to the water with drinks! 40 minute drive from the house and fun to be in the hills. :)
Arts & Culture
The Vortex
2307 Manor Rdohhhh its good
Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas
320 E 6th Stbest selection
go sing along!
Esther's Follies
525 E 6th Stwill you ever forget it? nooooo
Emo's Austin
2015 E Riverside DrFamous live music venue
Ground Floor Theatre
979 Springdale RdNew theatre down the way
ACL Live
310 W Willie Nelson BlvdThe one and only :)
Sightseeing
Second Bar + Kitchen
200 Congress Aveshop
Circuit of The Americas
9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd20 minutes to F1***
Boggy Creek Farm
3414 Lyons Rdfresh veggies and happiness!
East 6th Street
East 6th Streetfood trucks and bars
Great place to find any succulent you can think of!
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East Austin Succulents
801 Tillery StGreat place to find any succulent you can think of!
Revival Cycles Workshop
5305 Bolm RdUnbelievable collection of vintage cycles w/ TV show
South Shore District
1333 Shore District DrTown Lake hike and bike trail to stroll along the water
Art.Science.Gallery.
916 Springdale RoadExcellent art gallery for nerds :)
Canopy Austin
916 Springdale RdArt gallery
Pump Project Gallery
Incredible representation of artists*
Hamilton Pool Preserve
24300 Hamilton Pool RdIncredible pool and hiking trails-
Picken circle and incredible musicians. Listen to the song by Waylen and relax- 'The only two things in life that make it worth livin'
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Luckenbach Texas
412 Luckenbach Town LoopPicken circle and incredible musicians. Listen to the song by Waylen and relax- 'The only two things in life that make it worth livin'
The coolest spot to swim with these historic natural springs!
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrThe coolest spot to swim with these historic natural springs!
Campbell's Hole is a favorite swimming hole to quench the heat!
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Barton Creek Greenbelt West
Campbell's Hole is a favorite swimming hole to quench the heat!
Essentials
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdClose by but I would choose Mueller HEB
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdSuper HEB** I love it!
Convenience store that is known as one of the best beer selections in Austin.
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East 1st Grocery
1811 E Cesar Chavez StConvenience store that is known as one of the best beer selections in Austin.
Arlan's Market 10
Basic groceries
Entertainment & Activities
Thinkery
1830 Simond AveThis place is bar-none for kiddos!