Guidebook for Austin
The Neighborhood
You are here! An authentic, music-filled nightlife scene, where live music can be heard nightly from the bars and venues lining the street. The neighborhood is filled with great bars and restaurants, vibrant storefronts, local breweries and plenty of murals. From grabbing a drink at a local dive bar to dining at award winning restaurants, this area is home to some of the city's most unique places to visit.
East Austin
You are here! An authentic, music-filled nightlife scene, where live music can be heard nightly from the bars and venues lining the street. The neighborhood is filled with great bars and restaurants, vibrant storefronts, local breweries and plenty of murals. From grabbing a drink at a local dive bar to dining at award winning restaurants, this area is home to some of the city's most unique places to visit.
Coffee Shops
Specialty coffee, local beers, craft cocktails & live music, plus food trucks in a garden setting.
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Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden
121 Pickle RdSpecialty coffee, local beers, craft cocktails & live music, plus food trucks in a garden setting.
Specialty coffee roaster and cafe, offering freshly roasted beans with an experienced balance of quality flavors. Enjoy custom house-blends and an assortment of single origin coffees.
Amazing coffee in a unique, relaxed space, which is connected to a local bike shop. They usually collaborate with a local donut shop, Andy K's, to bring in scratch-made donuts on the weekends. Be sure to go early before they sell out, and try the flavors of the week!
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Flat Track Coffee
1619 E Cesar Chavez StSpecialty coffee roaster and cafe, offering freshly roasted beans with an experienced balance of quality flavors. Enjoy custom house-blends and an assortment of single origin coffees.
Amazing coffee in a unique, relaxed space, which is connected to a local bike shop. They usually collaborate with a local donut shop, Andy K's, to bring in scratch-made donuts on the weekends. Be sure to go early before they sell out, and try the flavors of the week!
A little bit of everything! Great coffee, sandwiches and beer in an industrial environment.
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Wright Bros. Brew and Brew
500 San Marcos StA little bit of everything! Great coffee, sandwiches and beer in an industrial environment.
Breweries
Modern brewery with seasonal craft beer tasting in an industrial-chic taproom with outdoor seating. Hungry? The Spicy Boys food truck serves up fried chicken on site!
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Zilker Brewing Company
1701 E 6th StModern brewery with seasonal craft beer tasting in an industrial-chic taproom with outdoor seating. Hungry? The Spicy Boys food truck serves up fried chicken on site!
Warehouse-like beer garden matching house microbrews with pub bites such as pizza & sandwiches.
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The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
1305 W Oltorf StWarehouse-like beer garden matching house microbrews with pub bites such as pizza & sandwiches.
Cozy brewpub with house beers sold only on-premise, plus root beer, kombucha, espresso & house tacos.
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Lazarus Brewing Co.
1902 E 6th StCozy brewpub with house beers sold only on-premise, plus root beer, kombucha, espresso & house tacos.
Central Machine Works Brewery is located in the vibrant East side community on E. Cesar Chavez. Before opening as a brewpub in 2019, it was formerly known as Capital Machine works- a metal fabrication shop that produced a variety of custom parts starting with airplanes in WWII (1940-2016).
The repurposed airplane hanger was designed to embrace the building’s history, while creating a welcoming space for our community. With an open concept Beer Hall and expansive Beer Garden, CMW offers a full-service bar, in-house kitchen with rotating seasonal options, and a variety of events!
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Central Machine Works
4824 E Cesar Chavez StCentral Machine Works Brewery is located in the vibrant East side community on E. Cesar Chavez. Before opening as a brewpub in 2019, it was formerly known as Capital Machine works- a metal fabrication shop that produced a variety of custom parts starting with airplanes in WWII (1940-2016).
The repurposed airplane hanger was designed to embrace the building’s history, while creating a welcoming space for our community. With an open concept Beer Hall and expansive Beer Garden, CMW offers a full-service bar, in-house kitchen with rotating seasonal options, and a variety of events!
Food Scene
Best Neapolitan pizza in Austin! Happy hour starts every day at 4pm for half off pizzas and bottles of wine. Be there a bit before happy hour starts to get a table!
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Bufalina Pizza
2215 E Cesar Chavez StBest Neapolitan pizza in Austin! Happy hour starts every day at 4pm for half off pizzas and bottles of wine. Be there a bit before happy hour starts to get a table!
Gourmet New American fare served in a polished cafe space in a converted laundromat. Great cocktails and patio vibes. Stop by for brunch, happy hour or dinner. Delicious veggie sides and home to one of our favorite pastry chefs. Be sure to try whichever homemade ice cream currently rotating on the menu. Order their birthday cake ice cream sandwiches during dinner!
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Launderette
2115 Holly StGourmet New American fare served in a polished cafe space in a converted laundromat. Great cocktails and patio vibes. Stop by for brunch, happy hour or dinner. Delicious veggie sides and home to one of our favorite pastry chefs. Be sure to try whichever homemade ice cream currently rotating on the menu. Order their birthday cake ice cream sandwiches during dinner!
Authentic, homemade Mexican food, including the best breakfast tacos. They are known for their migas tacos - try adding avocado!
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Veracruz All Natural Food Truck
2505 Webberville RoadAuthentic, homemade Mexican food, including the best breakfast tacos. They are known for their migas tacos - try adding avocado!
A breakfast favorite! The Counter Cafe is a unique 21st-century authentic American diner serving up the finest of fresh local and organic food in a familiar diner setting.
Try to get there early to avoid a wait. If you face a waitlist, don't worry! You can order a coffee or a beer and drink it on the picnic tables outside while you wait. Try the "bigger-than-your-face" homestyle blueberry pancakes!
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Counter Cafe
1914 E 6th StA breakfast favorite! The Counter Cafe is a unique 21st-century authentic American diner serving up the finest of fresh local and organic food in a familiar diner setting.
Try to get there early to avoid a wait. If you face a waitlist, don't worry! You can order a coffee or a beer and drink it on the picnic tables outside while you wait. Try the "bigger-than-your-face" homestyle blueberry pancakes!
Authentic Detroit-style deep dish pizza conveniently located near the action on East 6th Street.
Via 313 Pizza
Authentic Detroit-style deep dish pizza conveniently located near the action on East 6th Street.
Tacos y margs y menos.
East Austin’s loveliest little taco spot. Handmade tortillas pressed and cooked on the comal, slow-braised meats, and traditional handcrafted margaritas served in a greenhouse.
Be sure to hit up happy hour, M-F 3:30-6:30, to eat your weight in chips & queso, tacos, and enjoy a large margarita in the signature pink cup (they are strong - limit 2 per guest!).
De Nada Cantina
Tacos y margs y menos.
East Austin’s loveliest little taco spot. Handmade tortillas pressed and cooked on the comal, slow-braised meats, and traditional handcrafted margaritas served in a greenhouse.
Be sure to hit up happy hour, M-F 3:30-6:30, to eat your weight in chips & queso, tacos, and enjoy a large margarita in the signature pink cup (they are strong - limit 2 per guest!).
Great cocktails and brunch with a rooftop patio. Book a reservation in advance! Otherwise, you will likely have a long wait, but order coffee and cocktails at the outside window to help kill time.
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Paperboy
1203 E 11th StGreat cocktails and brunch with a rooftop patio. Book a reservation in advance! Otherwise, you will likely have a long wait, but order coffee and cocktails at the outside window to help kill time.
Great stop for a beer and a bite, and good for groups! Chill outdoor dining with ping pong tables & corn hole, offering sandwiches, chicken, beer, ice cream and more.
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Lou’s
1900 E Cesar Chavez StGreat stop for a beer and a bite, and good for groups! Chill outdoor dining with ping pong tables & corn hole, offering sandwiches, chicken, beer, ice cream and more.
The most delicious, refreshing açaí bowls, a "go-to" hangover remedy! Locally owned, fast-casual health food cafe, specializing in açaí & pitaya bowls, smoothies, superfoods toast & more.
Blenders & Bowls - Eastside
The most delicious, refreshing açaí bowls, a "go-to" hangover remedy! Locally owned, fast-casual health food cafe, specializing in açaí & pitaya bowls, smoothies, superfoods toast & more.
This perfectly toasted breakfast burrito really hits the spot. Located in the truck next to Little Brother on Rainey.
Bummer Burrito @ Batch
This perfectly toasted breakfast burrito really hits the spot. Located in the truck next to Little Brother on Rainey.
"Serving the best barbeque in the known universe", according to Texas Monthly. Long lines form early for brisket, pulled pork & other smoked meats at this famous spot. Aaron Franklin is the recipient of the James Beard Award for Best Chef and has also been inducted into the American Royal Barbecue Hall of Fame for 2020.
Avoid the weekends and get in line early - they close when they sell out (usually around 2-3pm).
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Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th St"Serving the best barbeque in the known universe", according to Texas Monthly. Long lines form early for brisket, pulled pork & other smoked meats at this famous spot. Aaron Franklin is the recipient of the James Beard Award for Best Chef and has also been inducted into the American Royal Barbecue Hall of Fame for 2020.
Avoid the weekends and get in line early - they close when they sell out (usually around 2-3pm).
An Austin favorite for ramen. Visit the connected Japanese bar, Domo Alley Gato, for crafted drinks and bites
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
An Austin favorite for ramen. Visit the connected Japanese bar, Domo Alley Gato, for crafted drinks and bites
Old Austin staple that serves up massive breakfast tacos - the "Don Juan".
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Juan in a Million
2300 E Cesar Chavez StOld Austin staple that serves up massive breakfast tacos - the "Don Juan".
Drinks & Nightlife
Rustic-chic watering hole featuring handcrafted cocktails & a patio with frequent live music shows.
You'll love their unique artistic decor and outdoor area. Grab chicken, burgers or fries from the Golden Tiger food truck on site.
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Whisler's
1816 E 6th StRustic-chic watering hole featuring handcrafted cocktails & a patio with frequent live music shows.
You'll love their unique artistic decor and outdoor area. Grab chicken, burgers or fries from the Golden Tiger food truck on site.
Hotel Vegas Bar is located in the heart of the east sixth street arts + entertainment district, next to neighboring sister bar The Volstead Lounge. This east side venue decorated with gold wallpaper & taxidermy features a patio, live music and DJs just about every day of the week!
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HOTEL VEGAS
1502 E 6th StHotel Vegas Bar is located in the heart of the east sixth street arts + entertainment district, next to neighboring sister bar The Volstead Lounge. This east side venue decorated with gold wallpaper & taxidermy features a patio, live music and DJs just about every day of the week!
The Volstead is a classic vintage cocktail lounge mixed with a little bit of east side dive bar, boasting a massive patio & DJs most nights.
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The Volstead Lounge
1500 E 6th StThe Volstead is a classic vintage cocktail lounge mixed with a little bit of east side dive bar, boasting a massive patio & DJs most nights.
East 6th Street dive bar and self described Adult Daycare. Libations, food truck, sports, large patio and ping pong. Come for the drinks, stay for music - mashups of your favorite bangers keep the party going!
Latchkey
East 6th Street dive bar and self described Adult Daycare. Libations, food truck, sports, large patio and ping pong. Come for the drinks, stay for music - mashups of your favorite bangers keep the party going!
Cozy natural wine bar and bottle shop tucked away on East 6th. Enjoy a large wine selection and snacks on the laid back outdoor patio.
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LoLo
1504 E 6th StCozy natural wine bar and bottle shop tucked away on East 6th. Enjoy a large wine selection and snacks on the laid back outdoor patio.
Live country music is served up in this hip, upbeat, sprawling honky-tonk with a taco truck outside. $10 cash cover on the weekends.
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The White Horse
500 Comal StLive country music is served up in this hip, upbeat, sprawling honky-tonk with a taco truck outside. $10 cash cover on the weekends.
A favorite on Rainey Street! Abundant sausage selection smoked in house and 100+ craft beers set in the sprawling beer garden.
Don’t miss the popular big band brunch on Sundays. Go early to avoid the wait and order a Manmosa (a mimosa served in a stein, holding an entire bottle of champagne and a splash of OJ).
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Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden
79 Rainey StA favorite on Rainey Street! Abundant sausage selection smoked in house and 100+ craft beers set in the sprawling beer garden.
Don’t miss the popular big band brunch on Sundays. Go early to avoid the wait and order a Manmosa (a mimosa served in a stein, holding an entire bottle of champagne and a splash of OJ).
Happening nightspot featuring drinks & DJs in an industrial space built from shipyard containers. Sometimes live music during the week. Prepare for a dance-filled night of fun!
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Container Bar
90 Rainey StHappening nightspot featuring drinks & DJs in an industrial space built from shipyard containers. Sometimes live music during the week. Prepare for a dance-filled night of fun!
Entertainment & Activities
Barton Springs is a natural spring with a constant temperature between 68-70 degrees, located in the heart of Downtown Austin. $9 daily entry fee for non-residents.
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrBarton Springs is a natural spring with a constant temperature between 68-70 degrees, located in the heart of Downtown Austin. $9 daily entry fee for non-residents.
Voted the "Best Country Dance hall in the Nation" and the "Best Honky-Tonk in Texas", the Broken Spoke offers traditional Texas country music and dancing!
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Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdVoted the "Best Country Dance hall in the Nation" and the "Best Honky-Tonk in Texas", the Broken Spoke offers traditional Texas country music and dancing!
Spend the day on beautiful Lake Austin. Float On Rentals offers several pontoon and wake surf boat options, complete with a captain, Yeti cooler, Bluetooth radio, Lily Pad float and shade covers.
Float On - Lake Austin Boat Rentals
5019 Plaza on the LakeSpend the day on beautiful Lake Austin. Float On Rentals offers several pontoon and wake surf boat options, complete with a captain, Yeti cooler, Bluetooth radio, Lily Pad float and shade covers.
Catch some live music at one of the best outdoor music venues in Austin! The Scoot Inn features a large outdoor patio space and dive bar inside with an eclectic lounge space. Established in 1871, Historic Scoot Inn serves as the oldest continuously running beer joint in central Texas.
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Historic Scoot Inn
1308 E 4th StCatch some live music at one of the best outdoor music venues in Austin! The Scoot Inn features a large outdoor patio space and dive bar inside with an eclectic lounge space. Established in 1871, Historic Scoot Inn serves as the oldest continuously running beer joint in central Texas.
Parks & Nature
Town Lake (Lady Bird Lake) has a 10 mile hike and bike trail, including a boardwalk on the southeast side of the lake. Grab a coffee/smoothie and go for a walk. You can also rent paddle boards, kayaks or canoes from The Rowing Dock or an electric boat from Capital Cruises. Enjoy the view!
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Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailTown Lake (Lady Bird Lake) has a 10 mile hike and bike trail, including a boardwalk on the southeast side of the lake. Grab a coffee/smoothie and go for a walk. You can also rent paddle boards, kayaks or canoes from The Rowing Dock or an electric boat from Capital Cruises. Enjoy the view!
Zilker Park is a 361-acre park nestled in the heart of downtown, right off Lady Bird Lake. The park was founded in 1917 and is home to picnic facilities, bike/canoe rentals, a disc golf course, a large playground for children, the Zilker Zephyr train and Barton Springs Pool, an urban oasis where swimmers plunge into 68-degree, spring-fed waters. The park is also the host to great events like the Austin City Limits Music Festival and the Austin Kite Festival.
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Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdZilker Park is a 361-acre park nestled in the heart of downtown, right off Lady Bird Lake. The park was founded in 1917 and is home to picnic facilities, bike/canoe rentals, a disc golf course, a large playground for children, the Zilker Zephyr train and Barton Springs Pool, an urban oasis where swimmers plunge into 68-degree, spring-fed waters. The park is also the host to great events like the Austin City Limits Music Festival and the Austin Kite Festival.
The go-to destination for hiking, biking, rock-climbing, bouldering, swimming and relaxing in the sun along Barton Creek. Enjoy 12 miles of trails via several access points throughout Austin.
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Barton Creek Greenbelt
3755 South Capital of Texas HighwayThe go-to destination for hiking, biking, rock-climbing, bouldering, swimming and relaxing in the sun along Barton Creek. Enjoy 12 miles of trails via several access points throughout Austin.
This magical place was formed when the dome of an underground river collapsed, leaving a ring of waterfalls and a gorgeous natural swimming pool. Try to get here early, as the park only allows a certain number of people in each day. Reservations required in advance, where you will pay $12 per vehicle online. Upon arrival, you will also pay additional $8 per person entrance fees (cash only!).
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Hamilton Pool Preserve
24300 Hamilton Pool RdThis magical place was formed when the dome of an underground river collapsed, leaving a ring of waterfalls and a gorgeous natural swimming pool. Try to get here early, as the park only allows a certain number of people in each day. Reservations required in advance, where you will pay $12 per vehicle online. Upon arrival, you will also pay additional $8 per person entrance fees (cash only!).