Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Some of the best such in the country. James Beard award winning chef and incredible menu. Best Happy Hour in Austin. 5-630 but fills up fast. If you want a seat, get there at 5 sharp.
688 locals recommend
Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdSome of the best such in the country. James Beard award winning chef and incredible menu. Best Happy Hour in Austin. 5-630 but fills up fast. If you want a seat, get there at 5 sharp.
The Highball
1120 S Lamar BlvdGreat live music many nights. Great bar.
Incredible sister restaurant to Barley Swine. Great atmosphere and even better food. Definitely get the pretzels. So delicious.
374 locals recommend
Odd Duck
1201 S Lamar BlvdIncredible sister restaurant to Barley Swine. Great atmosphere and even better food. Definitely get the pretzels. So delicious.
Patika
2159 S Lamar BlvdFantastic Coffee
Drinks & Nightlife
Best place to watch movies in Austin. Don't talk or text or they will kick your a$$ out and proudly say that before each film. Full bar and food menu during all movies.
770 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdBest place to watch movies in Austin. Don't talk or text or they will kick your a$$ out and proudly say that before each film. Full bar and food menu during all movies.
Historic & Iconic Austin spot. Grab a cold beer and learn to two step. Famous for the chicken fried steak. This place ain't fancy and that's the point.
478 locals recommend
Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdHistoric & Iconic Austin spot. Grab a cold beer and learn to two step. Famous for the chicken fried steak. This place ain't fancy and that's the point.
Great beer and Italian food selection. Locally owned and operated. Great vegetarian and gluten free options if that is your preference.
11 locals recommend
aRoma Italian Kitchen
3403 S Lamar BlvdGreat beer and Italian food selection. Locally owned and operated. Great vegetarian and gluten free options if that is your preference.
Gibson Street Bar
1109 S Lamar BlvdGreat local bar. Nice outside patio.
www.thesaxonpub.com/
Classic Live music venue. Check the site for schedule.
284 locals recommend
Saxon Pub
1320 S Lamar Blvdwww.thesaxonpub.com/
Classic Live music venue. Check the site for schedule.
Black Sheep Lodge
2108 S Lamar BlvdGreat place to catch a game. Tons of TV's.
Shopping
One of the best beer selections in the city. Don't let the traditional outside look of a gas station confuse you. Tons of fantastic beer options here.
6 locals recommend
Barton Hill Food Mart
2900 S Lamar BlvdOne of the best beer selections in the city. Don't let the traditional outside look of a gas station confuse you. Tons of fantastic beer options here.
Target
2300 W Ben White BlvdIf you left something at home, there is a Target nearby.
Everything Else
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdThe best park in America.
Sightseeing
Incredible spring fed public pool. It is giant and it is freezing cold. Cash only and it is just a few dollars per person to go. Closed on Thursdays.
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrIncredible spring fed public pool. It is giant and it is freezing cold. Cash only and it is just a few dollars per person to go. Closed on Thursdays.
Greenbelt
Un-official access point to the Greenbelt that is the closest entry point to the house.
Easy access parking area for entry to the Greenbelt through a labeled trail marker into the Greenbelt.
Homedale Drive
Homedale DriveEasy access parking area for entry to the Greenbelt through a labeled trail marker into the Greenbelt.
2642 Barton Hills Dr
2642 Barton Hills DriveBarton Hills Drive access point into the Greenbelt.
Parks & Nature
Zilker Botanical Garden
2220 Barton Springs Rd