Guidebook for Austin
Sightseeing
Barton Creek Greenbelt
3755 South Capital of Texas HighwayArts & Culture
Stylish theater chain for new & classic films features cocktails & creative bites served seat-side.
770 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdStylish theater chain for new & classic films features cocktails & creative bites served seat-side.
Operating since 1946, this cash-only pair of courses features whales, castles & giant shoes.
201 locals recommend
Peter Pan Mini Golf
1207 Barton Springs RdOperating since 1946, this cash-only pair of courses features whales, castles & giant shoes.
Popular concert space with free weekday happy hour shows, a listening room & an intimate atmosphere.
284 locals recommend
Saxon Pub
1320 S Lamar BlvdPopular concert space with free weekday happy hour shows, a listening room & an intimate atmosphere.
Drinks & Nightlife
Well hidden bar with craft cocktails, a jukebox, shuffleboard & a stage for live acts.
40 locals recommend
The Golden Goose
2034 S Lamar BlvdWell hidden bar with craft cocktails, a jukebox, shuffleboard & a stage for live acts.
Dog-friendly sports bar, known for its burgers, offers daily drink specials & bar games.
291 locals recommend
Black Sheep Lodge
2108 S Lamar BlvdDog-friendly sports bar, known for its burgers, offers daily drink specials & bar games.
Chic watering hole with black banquettes featuring craft beer, game nights & a food truck out front.
181 locals recommend
Gibson Street Bar
1109 S Lamar BlvdChic watering hole with black banquettes featuring craft beer, game nights & a food truck out front.
Eberly
615 S Lamar BlvdPatrons can bring their own food (& dogs) to this cozy sports bar that offers craft & imported beer.
33 locals recommend
Bat Bar Austin
218 E 6th St Patrons can bring their own food (& dogs) to this cozy sports bar that offers craft & imported beer.
Colorful cocktail bar known for its private karaoke rooms, with creative bar bites & nightly events.
152 locals recommend
The Highball
1120 S Lamar BlvdColorful cocktail bar known for its private karaoke rooms, with creative bar bites & nightly events.
Uncle Billy's Brewery & Smokehouse
1530 Barton Springs RdFood Scene
Long-running local chain serving Tex-Mex faves & margaritas in a lively, casual setting.
80 locals recommend
Maudie's Too
1212 S Lamar BlvdLong-running local chain serving Tex-Mex faves & margaritas in a lively, casual setting.
Spacious, light-filled BBQ joint for hearty, old-fashioned plates of meat & sides, plus live music.
68 locals recommend
Green Mesquite BBQ
1400 Barton Springs RdSpacious, light-filled BBQ joint for hearty, old-fashioned plates of meat & sides, plus live music.
Fresh and delicious burgers and shakes located in the same shopping center as Alamo Drafthouse on South Lamar.
63 locals recommend
Shake Shack
1100 S Lamar BlvdFresh and delicious burgers and shakes located in the same shopping center as Alamo Drafthouse on South Lamar.
Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdOne of the best places for sushi I have ever been to!
Thin-crust slices & pies for dining in or carry out, open late for takeaway on weekends. Has gotten many awards!
791 locals recommend
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveThin-crust slices & pies for dining in or carry out, open late for takeaway on weekends. Has gotten many awards!
Hip, eco-minded burger joint with all-natural meats, housemade buns, shakes & interesting beers. Has gotten many awards!
780 locals recommend
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress AveHip, eco-minded burger joint with all-natural meats, housemade buns, shakes & interesting beers. Has gotten many awards!
Caffe Medici
1101 W Lynn StCaffé Medici great coffee/expresso
Airy, modern eatery & bar for inventive New American small plates with French & Spanish flavors.
41 locals recommend
VOX Table
1100 South Lamar BoulevardAiry, modern eatery & bar for inventive New American small plates with French & Spanish flavors.
Chuy's
1728 Barton Springs RdKnown worldwide for their purple Margaritas. Local chain dishing Mexican fare plus burgers & salads along with specialty margaritas.
57 locals recommend
Baby Acapulco
1705 S Lakeshore BlvdKnown worldwide for their purple Margaritas. Local chain dishing Mexican fare plus burgers & salads along with specialty margaritas.
Essentials
CVS
2101 S Lamar BlvdTrader Joe's
211 Walter Seaholm DrWhole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdParks & Nature
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton Dr
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs Rd