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
435 abantu bendawo batusa
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.
153 abantu bendawo batusa
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.
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!
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
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!
326 abantu bendawo batusa
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.
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.
72 abantu bendawo batusa
Parts & Labour
1704 S Congress AveFavorite local boutique featuring wearables and crafts from local vendors for men, women, & children.