Guidebook for Austin
Drinks & Nightlife
Great for beers, drinks, food, and watching any given sporting event
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Black Sheep Lodge
2108 S Lamar BlvdGreat for beers, drinks, food, and watching any given sporting event
Horseshoe Lounge
2034 South Lamar BoulevardA classic South Austin dive bar!
G & S Lounge
2420 S 1st StA classic South Austin dive bar!
A classic, authentic South Austin Texas honky-tonk! Head over for a drink and some two-stepping. It's Texas Tradition!
South Austin Gym
5700 Menchaca RdA classic, authentic South Austin Texas honky-tonk! Head over for a drink and some two-stepping. It's Texas Tradition!
A classic South Austin live music venue. Don't miss Bob Schneider's band Lonelyland on Monday nights.
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Saxon Pub
1320 S Lamar BlvdA classic South Austin live music venue. Don't miss Bob Schneider's band Lonelyland on Monday nights.
Food Scene
The chef opened a highly successful food trailer called The Odd Duck, and has moved on to a deliciously successful GastroPub, with pork and beer as menu mainstays.
Not recommended for vegetarians.
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Barley Swine
6555 Burnet RdThe chef opened a highly successful food trailer called The Odd Duck, and has moved on to a deliciously successful GastroPub, with pork and beer as menu mainstays.
Not recommended for vegetarians.
Sazon
1816 S Lamar BlvdDelicious interior mexican and great margaritas!
Delicious interior mexican and great margaritas!
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El Mesón Tequileria
2038 S Lamar BlvdDelicious interior mexican and great margaritas!
Inspired, hand-made ice creams from the heart of Texas.
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Lick Honest Ice Creams
1100 S Lamar BlvdInspired, hand-made ice creams from the heart of Texas.
Walk-up or drive thru for some of the most delicious tacos in Austin. The pastor taco, bean bacon & cheese taco, and Queso is amazing!
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El Tacorrido
2316 S 1st StWalk-up or drive thru for some of the most delicious tacos in Austin. The pastor taco, bean bacon & cheese taco, and Queso is amazing!
The original Torchy's Taco Truck - not to be missed! Try the Democrat - it's delicious!
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Torchy's Tacos
1311 South 1st StreetThe original Torchy's Taco Truck - not to be missed! Try the Democrat - it's delicious!
Delicious interior mexican food and fantastic drinks. Try the cantaloupe mojito!
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El Alma
1025 Barton Springs RdDelicious interior mexican food and fantastic drinks. Try the cantaloupe mojito!
South Austin dining at its finest! Olivia is absolutely 100% recommended for dinner, and not to be missed for weekend brunch.
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Olivia
2043 South Lamar BoulevardSouth Austin dining at its finest! Olivia is absolutely 100% recommended for dinner, and not to be missed for weekend brunch.
One of the best yards to sit, relax, listen to some live music and unwind with a glass of wine. Also available, greek snacks, coffees, and teas.
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Opa
2050 S Lamar BlvdOne of the best yards to sit, relax, listen to some live music and unwind with a glass of wine. Also available, greek snacks, coffees, and teas.
Fantastic french press in the mornings - also available: beer, wine, hand made ice creams, fresh young coconuts, a variety of snacks.
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Thai Fresh
909 W Mary StFantastic french press in the mornings - also available: beer, wine, hand made ice creams, fresh young coconuts, a variety of snacks.
Authentic, freshly prepared thai dishes in walking distance from the house.
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Thai Fresh
909 W Mary StAuthentic, freshly prepared thai dishes in walking distance from the house.
Almost exactly 1mi from the house, I love to take my pup for a long walk, sit on their patio, and drink a great cup of coffee.
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Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st StAlmost exactly 1mi from the house, I love to take my pup for a long walk, sit on their patio, and drink a great cup of coffee.
A favorite, for their queso appetizer and STRONG margaritas. Be ware :) Walk there, drink up! And walk home!
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Polvo's Mexican Restaurant
2004 South 1st StreetA favorite, for their queso appetizer and STRONG margaritas. Be ware :) Walk there, drink up! And walk home!
Barlata
1500 S Lamar BlvdDelicious spanish tapas.
Absolutely THE BEST SALSA, HANDS DOWN. Their drinks are pretty great, too. Try the cantaloupe mojito, or mimosas with fresh squeezed juices. Great for brunch and dinner.
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Alcomar
1816 South 1st StreetAbsolutely THE BEST SALSA, HANDS DOWN. Their drinks are pretty great, too. Try the cantaloupe mojito, or mimosas with fresh squeezed juices. Great for brunch and dinner.
Shopping
A convenience store with a great selection of beer & wine.
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SUNRISE MINI MART
915 W Oltorf StA convenience store with a great selection of beer & wine.
Trek Bicycle Lamar
517 S Lamar BlvdRent bikes and gear here!
Super convenient - a selection of drinks, snacks, beer, wine and more.
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David's Food
912 W Mary StSuper convenient - a selection of drinks, snacks, beer, wine and more.
Sightseeing
Home to the ACL Festival, Austin Kite Festival, Blues on the Green, Barton Springs, hiking biking and kayaking, and much more. Definitely worth a visit.
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Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdHome to the ACL Festival, Austin Kite Festival, Blues on the Green, Barton Springs, hiking biking and kayaking, and much more. Definitely worth a visit.
A must for any Austin visit - the springs are COLD and refreshing on sunny and hot summer days in Austin.
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrA must for any Austin visit - the springs are COLD and refreshing on sunny and hot summer days in Austin.
Arts & Culture
Home to the Fun Fun Fun festival, SxSW Free Shows, Food Truck Festival, Food & Wine Festival, and much much more. There's also a dog park with a huge swimming area for the pups.
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Auditorium Shores eTown Lake Metropolitan Park
900 W Riverside DrHome to the Fun Fun Fun festival, SxSW Free Shows, Food Truck Festival, Food & Wine Festival, and much much more. There's also a dog park with a huge swimming area for the pups.
The ONLY way to see a film is at the alamo with a beer and some of their fantastic, chef-prepared food. Their quote-a-longs and Master Pancake Theater series sell out quick.
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdThe ONLY way to see a film is at the alamo with a beer and some of their fantastic, chef-prepared food. Their quote-a-longs and Master Pancake Theater series sell out quick.
A bar, a restaurant, live karaoke on select nights, private karaoke rooms, ski ball and a bowling alley, all wrapped into one. Go here for fun nights!
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The Highball
1120 S Lamar BlvdA bar, a restaurant, live karaoke on select nights, private karaoke rooms, ski ball and a bowling alley, all wrapped into one. Go here for fun nights!