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
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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.
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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.
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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!
Local coffee purveyor, and great people watching on SoCo.
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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
Best moviehouse experience, period.
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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!
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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
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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.
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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.
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Parts & Labour
1704 S Congress AveFavorite local boutique featuring wearables and crafts from local vendors for men, women, & children.