Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
A family-owned neighborhood restaurant specializing in traditional Mexican home cooking, tequila, mezcal and a vast Sunday brunch
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El Mesón Tequileria
2038 S Lamar BlvdA family-owned neighborhood restaurant specializing in traditional Mexican home cooking, tequila, mezcal and a vast Sunday brunch
24/7 breakfast ...along with a complete menu. An Austin late night tradition.
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Kerbey Lane Cafe
3003 S Lamar Blvd24/7 breakfast ...along with a complete menu. An Austin late night tradition.
A contemporary Japanese Sushi restaurant combining seasonal local ingredients and quality seafood from around the world. It is also one of the most highly rated restaurants in Austin.
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Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdA contemporary Japanese Sushi restaurant combining seasonal local ingredients and quality seafood from around the world. It is also one of the most highly rated restaurants in Austin.
Sit back and enjoy the game, eat one of the best burgers in Austin and enjoy one of their 20 beers on tap.
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Black Sheep Lodge
2108 S Lamar BlvdSit back and enjoy the game, eat one of the best burgers in Austin and enjoy one of their 20 beers on tap.
A lovely jewel of a macro/vegan/GF homestyle restaurant hidden among banana trees.
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Casa de Luz Village
1701 Toomey RdA lovely jewel of a macro/vegan/GF homestyle restaurant hidden among banana trees.
Lick Honest Ice Creams
1100 S Lamar BlvdLocal artisan ice cream
NadaMoo! Scoop Shop
1701 S Lamar BlvdOrganic Vegan Ice Cream
Great food, drinks, a back patio, cozy leather couches and free wifi.
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Irie Bean Coffee & Wine Bar
2310 S Lamar BlvdGreat food, drinks, a back patio, cozy leather couches and free wifi.
The best coffee and pastry items within walking distance of the house
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ThoroughBread
1709 Bluebonnet LnThe best coffee and pastry items within walking distance of the house
Huge amount of outdoor seating from which to enjoy people watching, great tacos from the Veracruz truck, talented acoustic musicians, and good beer and coffee.
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Radio Coffee & Beer
4204 Menchaca RdHuge amount of outdoor seating from which to enjoy people watching, great tacos from the Veracruz truck, talented acoustic musicians, and good beer and coffee.
Drinks & Nightlife
Austin is ever-changing, but the Saxon pub has been hosting great live music since 1990.
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Saxon Pub
1320 S Lamar BlvdAustin is ever-changing, but the Saxon pub has been hosting great live music since 1990.
"The granddaddy of live music venues" located in the heart of South Congress Ave. Check out the Gallery upstairs, too, for an equally talented but more sedate scene.
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Continental Club
1315 S Congress Ave"The granddaddy of live music venues" located in the heart of South Congress Ave. Check out the Gallery upstairs, too, for an equally talented but more sedate scene.
Everything Else
Nice large patio to sit outside with your laptop or with friends while munching on Greek food and sipping a vino.
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Opa
2050 S Lamar BlvdNice large patio to sit outside with your laptop or with friends while munching on Greek food and sipping a vino.
A quarter mile long pool (68 degrees year round) carved out of the springs - nothing else like it. The best people watching in town.
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrA quarter mile long pool (68 degrees year round) carved out of the springs - nothing else like it. The best people watching in town.
Essentials
A great local grocery store and health food store; also has a deli and soup, salad and hot bar.
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Wheatsville Food Co-Op
3101 Guadalupe StA great local grocery store and health food store; also has a deli and soup, salad and hot bar.
An alternative pharmacy shopping experience, complete with deli.
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Peoples Rx
4018 N Lamar BlvdAn alternative pharmacy shopping experience, complete with deli.
Right down the hill on Barton Spring Rd. About as fabulous as a little convenience store can be.
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Thom's Market
1418 Barton Springs RdRight down the hill on Barton Spring Rd. About as fabulous as a little convenience store can be.
EcoClean
4012 N Lamar BlvdA drop off laundry specializing in eco products.
Entertainment & Activities
Grab a massage or pedi from this locally owned day spa across from Zach Theatre
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Viva Day Spa
215 S Lamar BlvdGrab a massage or pedi from this locally owned day spa across from Zach Theatre
One of the most beloved country dance halls in Texas. Scoot your boots around dance floor and order up a chicken fried steak.
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Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdOne of the most beloved country dance halls in Texas. Scoot your boots around dance floor and order up a chicken fried steak.
Two outdoor 18 hole mini golf courses - an Austin
tradition since 1946.
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Peter Pan Mini Golf
1207 Barton Springs RdTwo outdoor 18 hole mini golf courses - an Austin
tradition since 1946.
Famed eat-in movie theatre with full menu and drinks.
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdFamed eat-in movie theatre with full menu and drinks.
Offers high quality live theatre featuring mostly Austin-based actors.
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Zach Theatre
202 S Lamar BlvdOffers high quality live theatre featuring mostly Austin-based actors.
Parks & Nature
Head north on S Lamar and turn left at the Riverside traffic light, just before you go over the river, into the parking lot. You’ll see a path leading to the trail. Several bike rental shops are nearby on Barton Springs Rd and S Lamar.
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Ann And Roy Butler Hike And Bike Trail
Head north on S Lamar and turn left at the Riverside traffic light, just before you go over the river, into the parking lot. You’ll see a path leading to the trail. Several bike rental shops are nearby on Barton Springs Rd and S Lamar.
Shopping
Looking for a vintage musical instrument you really shouldn’t buy... but you just want to look...?
Right next to the Saxon Pub.
South Austin Music
1402 S Lamar BlvdLooking for a vintage musical instrument you really shouldn’t buy... but you just want to look...?
Right next to the Saxon Pub.
A large used book store just down the street from the Broken Spoke, just in case you need another novel for the plane ride home.
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Half Price Books
5555 N Lamar BlvdA large used book store just down the street from the Broken Spoke, just in case you need another novel for the plane ride home.
The best Goodwill in town for spur of the moment treasures.
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Goodwill Central Texas - South Lamar Store
4001 S Lamar BlvdThe best Goodwill in town for spur of the moment treasures.