Guidebook for Austin

Ryan
Guidebook for Austin

Food Scene

Sit at the bar and listen to the piano, or dine and enjoy some of the best steaks and seafood in Austin. No need to valet your car as it is one block away.
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Eddie V's Prime Seafood
301 E 5th St
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Sit at the bar and listen to the piano, or dine and enjoy some of the best steaks and seafood in Austin. No need to valet your car as it is one block away.
Fantastic small and unique plates ideal for sharing. Come on a date or with a small group. People drive from all over town to eat here, and you can walk two blocks and enjoy.
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Swift's Attic
315 Congress Ave
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Fantastic small and unique plates ideal for sharing. Come on a date or with a small group. People drive from all over town to eat here, and you can walk two blocks and enjoy.
People rave about this chain Brazilian steakhouse, but I have yet to visit. It is one block away, and looks like a very nice establishment.
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Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
200 E 3rd St
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People rave about this chain Brazilian steakhouse, but I have yet to visit. It is one block away, and looks like a very nice establishment.
If you want pizza, this is one of the staples in downtown Austin. They are open late, serve slices, and also deliver. A definite must if you have been drinking late-night.
The Onion
408 Brazos St
If you want pizza, this is one of the staples in downtown Austin. They are open late, serve slices, and also deliver. A definite must if you have been drinking late-night.
This is the most upscale dining on East 6th, and I highly recommend the oysters. They also have a really nice cocktail menu, and the bar can be fun on certain nights.
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Parkside
301 E 6th St
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This is the most upscale dining on East 6th, and I highly recommend the oysters. They also have a really nice cocktail menu, and the bar can be fun on certain nights.
Great food at a pet friendly restaurant. They will serve your dog or cat a gourmet meal tableside while you enjoy yours.
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TRIO Restaurant
98 San Jacinto Boulevard
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Great food at a pet friendly restaurant. They will serve your dog or cat a gourmet meal tableside while you enjoy yours.
This is the closest sushi bar.
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Piranha Killer Sushi
207 San Jacinto Blvd
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This is the closest sushi bar.
This is good BBQ that is close to the condo and has an interesting history. Sit outside and enjoy.
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Iron Works Barbecue
100 Red River St
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This is good BBQ that is close to the condo and has an interesting history. Sit outside and enjoy.
Great food with a hipster vibe. Try everything!
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Ah Sing Den
1100 E 6th St
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Great food with a hipster vibe. Try everything!
The cocktails are spicy here, and the steaks, quail, and chicken are to die for. Great for groups.
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Ranch 616
616 Nueces St
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The cocktails are spicy here, and the steaks, quail, and chicken are to die for. Great for groups.
This is a well-known chain of prime steakhouses, and this one is exactly one block away.
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Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
320 E 2nd St
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This is a well-known chain of prime steakhouses, and this one is exactly one block away.
Literally across the street from the condo. Look out the bedroom window and dream of your morning roast.
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Starbucks
1201 Barbara Jordan Blvd
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Literally across the street from the condo. Look out the bedroom window and dream of your morning roast.
I enjoy eating at the bar here. Try the tacos as they are delicious.
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La Condesa
400 W 2nd St
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I enjoy eating at the bar here. Try the tacos as they are delicious.
This is my favorite place to come for Sunday brunch. Try the brisket frito pie and thank me later.
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Lamberts
401 W 2nd St
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This is my favorite place to come for Sunday brunch. Try the brisket frito pie and thank me later.
This is a very popular place to dine.
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Truluck's Austin Downtown
300 Colorado St
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This is a very popular place to dine.
Underwhelming food, but decent drinks and it is very close. They have a nice rooftop patio to enjoy on good weather days.
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Iron Cactus Mexican Restaurant and Margarita Bar
606 Trinity St
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Underwhelming food, but decent drinks and it is very close. They have a nice rooftop patio to enjoy on good weather days.
This is the tiny gourmet pizza place on the back entrance of the Parkside Restaurant. Same owner. Great food. Don't blink as you pass or you will miss it.
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The Backspace
507 San Jacinto Blvd
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This is the tiny gourmet pizza place on the back entrance of the Parkside Restaurant. Same owner. Great food. Don't blink as you pass or you will miss it.
The closest BBQ to the condo, and it's actually pretty good.
Blue Ribbon Barbecue
120 East 4th Street
The closest BBQ to the condo, and it's actually pretty good.
This is a good place to eat in the W Hotel. Try the sliders at lunch.
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Trace
200 Lavaca St
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This is a good place to eat in the W Hotel. Try the sliders at lunch.
This is the perfect place to grab, soup, salad, breakfast, or a sandwich for your day. Everything is fresh/organic, and they also serve coffee and sell gifts/flowers.
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Walton's Fancy & Staple
609 W 6th St
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This is the perfect place to grab, soup, salad, breakfast, or a sandwich for your day. Everything is fresh/organic, and they also serve coffee and sell gifts/flowers.
Next door to Walton's, and owned by the same people, this is a good place to come for lunch or dinner.
Haddingtons
601 W 6th St
Next door to Walton's, and owned by the same people, this is a good place to come for lunch or dinner.
Owned by Sandra Bullock, this basement atmosphere dining establishment is worth a visit, in my opinion.
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Bess Bistro
500 W 6th St
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Owned by Sandra Bullock, this basement atmosphere dining establishment is worth a visit, in my opinion.
Another excellent steakhouse in downtown Austin. This one is located in the Hilton hotel, and also has a full sushi bar.
Finn & Porter Restaurant
Another excellent steakhouse in downtown Austin. This one is located in the Hilton hotel, and also has a full sushi bar.
This is a very mediocre lunch spot in the Hilton hotel. I have eaten there many times, and I do not recommend it with all of the great food around town.
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Liberty Tavern
500 E 4th St
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This is a very mediocre lunch spot in the Hilton hotel. I have eaten there many times, and I do not recommend it with all of the great food around town.
French cuisine within a couple of blocks of the condo. Highly rated.
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Chez Nous
510 Neches St
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French cuisine within a couple of blocks of the condo. Highly rated.
Kebab food truck that people rave about.
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Kebabalicious
1311 E 7th St
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Kebab food truck that people rave about.
Please don't go here to eat with all of the local food options that blow this chain out of the water unless you are just grabbing a drink while waiting to see the bats.
TGI Fridays
Please don't go here to eat with all of the local food options that blow this chain out of the water unless you are just grabbing a drink while waiting to see the bats.
Great place for lunch or dinner. Try the pepperoni soup. It sounds terrible, but is truly unique and delicious.
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Second Bar + Kitchen
200 Congress Ave
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Great place for lunch or dinner. Try the pepperoni soup. It sounds terrible, but is truly unique and delicious.
Another sushi bar within walking distance, but this one is not my favorite.
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Maiko Sushi Lounge
207 San Jacinto Blvd
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Another sushi bar within walking distance, but this one is not my favorite.
They started serving dinner lately, but this cafe is a great place to grab lunch and sit outside on Congress. People watch here.
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Joe's Place
1814 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
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They started serving dinner lately, but this cafe is a great place to grab lunch and sit outside on Congress. People watch here.
This is a very popular place to eat south of the Congress bridge. It gets very busy on the weekends, so prepare to wait or shop in the area while you work your way up the list.
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South Congress Cafe
1600 S Congress Ave
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This is a very popular place to eat south of the Congress bridge. It gets very busy on the weekends, so prepare to wait or shop in the area while you work your way up the list.
This is a well-known pizza joint on South Congress that people love.
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Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress Ave
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This is a well-known pizza joint on South Congress that people love.
Fantastic italian food about 2 blocks away. Be sure to make a reservation.
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La Traviata
314 Congress Ave
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Fantastic italian food about 2 blocks away. Be sure to make a reservation.
This is my favorite italian food in Austin, and they also require reservations.
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Vespaio
1610 S Congress Ave
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This is my favorite italian food in Austin, and they also require reservations.
This is my favorite place to get oysters in Austin, other than Parkside, and they also have amazing drinks and the best escolar I have ever tasted.
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Perla's
1400 S Congress Ave
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This is my favorite place to get oysters in Austin, other than Parkside, and they also have amazing drinks and the best escolar I have ever tasted.
There is a line at this place to get burgers most of the time. I tried it once, and it was really good.
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Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress Ave
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There is a line at this place to get burgers most of the time. I tried it once, and it was really good.
This is a new asian fusion restaurant that has been getting great reviews. I enjoyed it, and recommend sitting at the kitchen "bar" area. It is almost as entertaining as watching a sushi chef.
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Sway
1417 S 1st St
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This is a new asian fusion restaurant that has been getting great reviews. I enjoyed it, and recommend sitting at the kitchen "bar" area. It is almost as entertaining as watching a sushi chef.
This is a famous Mexican restaurant in Austin. There are better places, in my opinion, but you should go once to see the hub cabs and unique decor that makes Chuy's special.
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Chuy's
1728 Barton Springs Rd
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This is a famous Mexican restaurant in Austin. There are better places, in my opinion, but you should go once to see the hub cabs and unique decor that makes Chuy's special.
I don't love their BBQ, but others do. The pork is the best, but there are so many other places to choose from that I do not recommend this spot often.
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Green Mesquite BBQ
1400 Barton Springs Rd
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I don't love their BBQ, but others do. The pork is the best, but there are so many other places to choose from that I do not recommend this spot often.
This is a new place by the same people that own Perla's. I prefer Perla's, but Clark's has good drinks and decent service.
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Clark's Oyster Bar
1200 W 6th St
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This is a new place by the same people that own Perla's. I prefer Perla's, but Clark's has good drinks and decent service.
This place was featured on the show Diners, Drives, and Drive Ins. Try the egg sandwich. This place is tiny, so you might have to wait a few minutes.
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Counter Cafe
1914 E 6th St
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This place was featured on the show Diners, Drives, and Drive Ins. Try the egg sandwich. This place is tiny, so you might have to wait a few minutes.
Another steakhouse that just opened up. It is sandwiched between Finn and Porter and Eddie V's, which both have fantastic steaks. I am not sure I will end up going here.
Rivals Steakhouse
311 E 5th St
Another steakhouse that just opened up. It is sandwiched between Finn and Porter and Eddie V's, which both have fantastic steaks. I am not sure I will end up going here.
A french gastopub. This popular new spot is just a few blocks away from the condo.
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Péché
208 W 4th St
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A french gastopub. This popular new spot is just a few blocks away from the condo.
This place serves truly gourmet hot dogs and sausages. I have been here once and I loved it. Mine came with mac and cheese on it, which sounded terrible and tasted great. Trust your server.
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Frank
407 Colorado St
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This place serves truly gourmet hot dogs and sausages. I have been here once and I loved it. Mine came with mac and cheese on it, which sounded terrible and tasted great. Trust your server.
COUNTER 3. FIVE. VII
315 Congress Ave

Arts & Culture

This is the best movie theater in Austin, in my opinion. Pick your seats online (go for the private balcony seats) and have food and beverage service while you enjoy the show.
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas
320 E 6th St
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This is the best movie theater in Austin, in my opinion. Pick your seats online (go for the private balcony seats) and have food and beverage service while you enjoy the show.
This is a fantastic place to catch a live comedy show or whatever other type of performance they offer. Great venue!
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The Paramount Theatre
713 Congress Ave
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This is a fantastic place to catch a live comedy show or whatever other type of performance they offer. Great venue!
This is THE BEST music venue in Austin. The sound is incredible, there is not a bad seat in the house, all of the best shows are held here, and the bar setup within the complex is amazing.
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ACL Live
310 W Willie Nelson Blvd
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This is THE BEST music venue in Austin. The sound is incredible, there is not a bad seat in the house, all of the best shows are held here, and the bar setup within the complex is amazing.
Another great music venue just a couple of blocks away.
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Antone's
305 E 5th St
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Another great music venue just a couple of blocks away.
This is a great live music venue and bar just across the South Congress bridge.
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The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress Ave
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This is a great live music venue and bar just across the South Congress bridge.

Drinks & Nightlife

If you want to drink downtown, there are a lot of options. If you want an upscale experience, a great crowd, expensive drinks, and more ambiance than you can handle, you go the W hotel.
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W Austin
200 Lavaca St
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If you want to drink downtown, there are a lot of options. If you want an upscale experience, a great crowd, expensive drinks, and more ambiance than you can handle, you go the W hotel.
One of the newest bars on E. 6th Street, Easy Tiger also has a great menu of sausages and other gourmet bar food fixings. Play out back over the creek when the weather is nice.
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Easy Tiger
1501 E 7th St
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One of the newest bars on E. 6th Street, Easy Tiger also has a great menu of sausages and other gourmet bar food fixings. Play out back over the creek when the weather is nice.
Stop in for a drink here to explore this historic downtown hotel property. This is an upscale location.
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The Driskill In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt
604 Brazos St
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Stop in for a drink here to explore this historic downtown hotel property. This is an upscale location.
This bar reminds me of Old Hollywood with its art deco styling. They sometimes have live music, and they also have a large outdoor area.
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The Belmont
305 W 6th St
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This bar reminds me of Old Hollywood with its art deco styling. They sometimes have live music, and they also have a large outdoor area.
This lounge is a fun place to grab a drink.
Lucky Lounge
This lounge is a fun place to grab a drink.
This is a dive bar with great hamburgers.
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Casino El Camino
517 E 6th St
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This is a dive bar with great hamburgers.
This is another dive bar with great hamburgers.
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The Jackalope
404 E 6th St
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This is another dive bar with great hamburgers.
This is a cool place on Congress to catch some live music and have a few drinks.
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Speakeasy
412 Congress Ave
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This is a cool place on Congress to catch some live music and have a few drinks.
This is a popular place to grab drinks during Happy Hour on West 6th.
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Star Bar
600 W 6th St
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This is a popular place to grab drinks during Happy Hour on West 6th.
This is another popular West 6th hangout that often offers live music and has plenty of outdoor seating.
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Little Woodrow's
520 W 6th St
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This is another popular West 6th hangout that often offers live music and has plenty of outdoor seating.
This West 6th bar also serves decent food until quite late. Worth a visit. This is one of the busiest bars in Austin.
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J. BLACK'S
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This West 6th bar also serves decent food until quite late. Worth a visit. This is one of the busiest bars in Austin.
This is more of a college hangout bar on East 6th. I remember going here in college and charging drinks to my parents credit card. They later asked why I spent so much at the library....
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The Library Bar-Austin, TX
407 E 6th St
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This is more of a college hangout bar on East 6th. I remember going here in college and charging drinks to my parents credit card. They later asked why I spent so much at the library....
This is a karaoke bar on E 6th. It isn't the nicest or largest bar on the block, but it can be a lot of fun with the right group of people.
Agave
This is a karaoke bar on E 6th. It isn't the nicest or largest bar on the block, but it can be a lot of fun with the right group of people.
Another E 6th Street bar....that I have never been into.
Logan's on Sixth
200 E 6th St
Another E 6th Street bar....that I have never been into.
I don't love this place, but it is directly across the street, and will do in a pinch.
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Champions Sports Bar
300 E 4th St
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I don't love this place, but it is directly across the street, and will do in a pinch.
Reservations required for this hidden speakeasy with fantastic (strong) cocktails. Book online at www.MidnightCowboyModeling.com.
313 E 6th St
313 East 6th Street
Reservations required for this hidden speakeasy with fantastic (strong) cocktails. Book online at www.MidnightCowboyModeling.com.
Yet another popular W. 6th Street bar.
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The Ranch
710 W 6th St
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Yet another popular W. 6th Street bar.
This is a really nice wine bar with good food as well. Live music plays here some nights of the week.
Coal Vines
314 West 2nd Street
This is a really nice wine bar with good food as well. Live music plays here some nights of the week.
This bar in the warehouse district has live music many nights, and has both indoor and outdoor seating.
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Cedar Street Courtyard
208 W 4th St
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This bar in the warehouse district has live music many nights, and has both indoor and outdoor seating.
This movie theater shows a lot of independent films, and has a full bar and restaurant attached. Order food, cocktails, and whatever else you want and take it in the movie.
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Violet Crown Social Club
1111 E 6th St
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This movie theater shows a lot of independent films, and has a full bar and restaurant attached. Order food, cocktails, and whatever else you want and take it in the movie.
Come to the bar at this hotel, order a pitcher of sangria, and enjoy drinking it around the pool. You will love the ambiance, but the rooms are VERY expensive, so keep staying at my condo.
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Hotel San Jose Lounge
1316 S Congress Ave
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Come to the bar at this hotel, order a pitcher of sangria, and enjoy drinking it around the pool. You will love the ambiance, but the rooms are VERY expensive, so keep staying at my condo.
If you know somebody staying at this property, you can gain access to the bar here. They make fantastic drinks, and this property is quite amazing for a visit. The rooms go for BIG BUCKS.
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Hotel Saint Cecilia
112 Academy Dr
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If you know somebody staying at this property, you can gain access to the bar here. They make fantastic drinks, and this property is quite amazing for a visit. The rooms go for BIG BUCKS.
If you are driving, and you want to hit a cool place for drinks, food, or watching some sports, this is a good destination. Not only is the food good (try the daily specials), they are very friendly.
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Black Sheep Lodge
2108 S Lamar Blvd
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If you are driving, and you want to hit a cool place for drinks, food, or watching some sports, this is a good destination. Not only is the food good (try the daily specials), they are very friendly.
If you want a 24 hour diner that isn't too far, this is the place. The food is good. Try their hash.
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24 Diner
600 N Lamar Blvd
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If you want a 24 hour diner that isn't too far, this is the place. The food is good. Try their hash.
I have not been here as this is a new place and not really my thing. Let me know if you like it.
Rebel's Saloon
305 W 5th St
I have not been here as this is a new place and not really my thing. Let me know if you like it.
This is a dance club that caters to the LGBT community.
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Rain
217 W 4th St
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This is a dance club that caters to the LGBT community.
This is a bar with live music that is in the basement below Swift's Attic. A cool place.
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Elephant Room
315 Congress Ave
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This is a bar with live music that is in the basement below Swift's Attic. A cool place.
This is, well, the tiniest bar in Texas. Get yourself a tiny drink and move on.
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Tiniest Bar In Texas
817 W 5th St
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This is, well, the tiniest bar in Texas. Get yourself a tiny drink and move on.
This is the 2nd highest grossing bar in Austin at the time of this list. The theme here is vintage video games and lots of booze. Crowded and fun.
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Kung Fu Saloon
716 W 6th St
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This is the 2nd highest grossing bar in Austin at the time of this list. The theme here is vintage video games and lots of booze. Crowded and fun.
This bar is a lot of fun on Sundays, when the music starts pumping around noon.
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Dirty Bill's
511 Rio Grande St
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This bar is a lot of fun on Sundays, when the music starts pumping around noon.
An Austin favorite, and an institution.
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Maggie Mae's
323 E 6th St
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An Austin favorite, and an institution.
I like this bar, and was last here on bacon night. I started dating my girlfriend that night...
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Halcyon
218 W 4th St
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I like this bar, and was last here on bacon night. I started dating my girlfriend that night...
I have not been here lately, but my friends all went recently and had a really good time.
The Madison
307 W 5th St
I have not been here lately, but my friends all went recently and had a really good time.
This place has an upper deck that is fun to hang out and drink on. I have been here many times and it can be hit or miss.
Molotov West Sixth
719 W 6th St
This place has an upper deck that is fun to hang out and drink on. I have been here many times and it can be hit or miss.
This is a little dive on West 6th with some bar games to play and a big crowd, generally speaking.
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The Dogwood
715 W 6th St
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This is a little dive on West 6th with some bar games to play and a big crowd, generally speaking.
This bar is located on the corner when you hit 6th street, I do not frequent this establishment.
Thirsty Nickel
325 E 6th St
This bar is located on the corner when you hit 6th street, I do not frequent this establishment.
A pub with live music on some nights of the week. This place is centrally located in the main 6th street entertainment district.
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Blind Pig Pub
317 E 6th St
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A pub with live music on some nights of the week. This place is centrally located in the main 6th street entertainment district.
This place is located in the heart of sixth street, and is two levels if you venture back far enough to figure it out.
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Cheers Shot Bar
416 E 6th St
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This place is located in the heart of sixth street, and is two levels if you venture back far enough to figure it out.
The ladies that work behind the bar also sing and dance on it. It is good for a quick drink on the "Dirty Sixth" tour of bars and nightlife.
Coyote Ugly
501 E 6th St
The ladies that work behind the bar also sing and dance on it. It is good for a quick drink on the "Dirty Sixth" tour of bars and nightlife.
This basement bar is a fun place to end up late night after a number of drinks. I have had a few memorable nights here.
Barcelona
209 East 6th Street
This basement bar is a fun place to end up late night after a number of drinks. I have had a few memorable nights here.
A bar in the warehouse district with music and 3 levels that caters to the LGBT crowd.
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Oilcan Harry's
211 W 4th St
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A bar in the warehouse district with music and 3 levels that caters to the LGBT crowd.
A small American pub with a nice selection of beers and daily specials.
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The Ginger Man Austin
301 Lavaca Street
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A small American pub with a nice selection of beers and daily specials.
Get your photo taken and enjoy cheap drinks at this popular dive bar on 7th Street.
MugShots
407 E 7th St
Get your photo taken and enjoy cheap drinks at this popular dive bar on 7th Street.
Craft cocktails and sizzling ambiance make this a must visit for those who want impressive drinks without the need for reservations...like Midnight Cowboy.
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Firehouse Lounge
605 Brazos St
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Craft cocktails and sizzling ambiance make this a must visit for those who want impressive drinks without the need for reservations...like Midnight Cowboy.
Not only is this a fantastic dive bar, but they also have a couple of different venues for live music. During SXSW, this is a great spot. I love the photos of the Austin Facial Hair Club.
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Mohawk Austin
912 Red River St
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Not only is this a fantastic dive bar, but they also have a couple of different venues for live music. During SXSW, this is a great spot. I love the photos of the Austin Facial Hair Club.
An Irish pub. I have not been, but I am sure it is like every other Irish pub.
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B.D. Riley's Irish Pub Downtown
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An Irish pub. I have not been, but I am sure it is like every other Irish pub.
This is a popular dive bar that has been around forever. It is located near UT campus. My friend's church does theology on tap there on Tuesdays.
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The Dog & Duck Pub
2400 Webberville Road
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This is a popular dive bar that has been around forever. It is located near UT campus. My friend's church does theology on tap there on Tuesdays.
Average cocktails in a high volume place that is centrally located on West 6th. They also serve food, which they pair with beers, wines, and spirits on the menu.
219 W 6th St
219 West 6th Street
Average cocktails in a high volume place that is centrally located on West 6th. They also serve food, which they pair with beers, wines, and spirits on the menu.
If you have been to a dueling piano bar, you know what to expect. This bar does a lot of performing about sports, as you can imagine.
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Pete's Dueling Piano Bar
421 E 6th St
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If you have been to a dueling piano bar, you know what to expect. This bar does a lot of performing about sports, as you can imagine.
Patio, pool table, and booths make this small bar a fun place to visit.
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the side bar
602 E 7th St
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Patio, pool table, and booths make this small bar a fun place to visit.
This is a popular wine bar with low light and a cozy atmosphere.
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Nueces Kitchen and Bar
360 W 3rd St
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This is a popular wine bar with low light and a cozy atmosphere.
This is a cool bar with a pool table and more. Go to see the large painting of Burt Reynolds, if nothing else.
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HandleBar
121 E 5th St
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This is a cool bar with a pool table and more. Go to see the large painting of Burt Reynolds, if nothing else.
This isn't really a dive bar, but they do have a pinball machine. Go here and check it out.
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Dive Bar Austin
1703 Guadalupe St
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This isn't really a dive bar, but they do have a pinball machine. Go here and check it out.
This feels like a small town local bar in the middle of the city.
Bull McCabes
714 Red River Street
This feels like a small town local bar in the middle of the city.
I have been going to this bar since I was at UT in the 90's. The vibe is excellent, and the outdoor seating along the cliff wall is nice on a cool evening.
Club de Ville
900 Red River St
I have been going to this bar since I was at UT in the 90's. The vibe is excellent, and the outdoor seating along the cliff wall is nice on a cool evening.
306 E 3rd Street Suite A Go online to the website and make a reservation to visit this private wine bar with incredible ambiance. Be sure to get the password before you go.
306 E 3rd St
306 East 3rd Street
306 E 3rd Street Suite A Go online to the website and make a reservation to visit this private wine bar with incredible ambiance. Be sure to get the password before you go.
This bar is also a music venue.
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Beerland
711 Red River St
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This bar is also a music venue.
The concept here is the beers are sold as a commodity on an exchange, like the stock market. Tickers are throughout the bar, and if a beer keeps getting ordered, the price goes up. Others go down.
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Brew Exchange
706 W 6th St
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The concept here is the beers are sold as a commodity on an exchange, like the stock market. Tickers are throughout the bar, and if a beer keeps getting ordered, the price goes up. Others go down.

Everything Else

This is ground zero during SXSW, and is where you will need to go to retrieve your wristband. The good news is that it is only one block away.
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奥斯汀会议中心
500 E Cesar Chavez St
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This is ground zero during SXSW, and is where you will need to go to retrieve your wristband. The good news is that it is only one block away.
Need to get your yoga fix? Walk directly across the street to join this group. I believe the first session is free.
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Wanderlust Yoga Downtown
206 E 4th St
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Need to get your yoga fix? Walk directly across the street to join this group. I believe the first session is free.
This is the closest convenience store, liquor store, beer stop, etc. It isn't a really nice store, but it gets the job done in a pinch.
Shop 24
213 E 6th St
This is the closest convenience store, liquor store, beer stop, etc. It isn't a really nice store, but it gets the job done in a pinch.
If you need a haircut while you are in town (or other hair salon services) this boutique is located a block away.
ROAR
43 Rainey St
If you need a haircut while you are in town (or other hair salon services) this boutique is located a block away.
If you need to send off for dry cleaning during your visit, this cleaner is less than 2 blocks away, does a great job, and offers one day service.
Westbank Dry Cleaning - Frost Bank Tower
401 Congress Ave
If you need to send off for dry cleaning during your visit, this cleaner is less than 2 blocks away, does a great job, and offers one day service.
This college friendly bar was featured many times in the Real World Austin. I have been a few times and it is definitely a crowded place with a lot of shots and beers being sold.
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Dizzy Rooster
306 E 6th St
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This college friendly bar was featured many times in the Real World Austin. I have been a few times and it is definitely a crowded place with a lot of shots and beers being sold.
This is the closest pharmacy to the condo, in case you need something.
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CVS
2101 S Lamar Blvd
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This is the closest pharmacy to the condo, in case you need something.
Rent this "vehicle" for save travels between bars while STILL DRINKING. This is a clever concept that is perfect for parties and group events.
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PubCrawler of Austin
1607 W 6th St
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Rent this "vehicle" for save travels between bars while STILL DRINKING. This is a clever concept that is perfect for parties and group events.

Essentials

I believe they are open until midnight (unless something has changed). This is a great little gourmet market with nice wines, coffee, prepared foods, and friendly staff.
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Royal Blue Grocery
609 Congress Ave
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I believe they are open until midnight (unless something has changed). This is a great little gourmet market with nice wines, coffee, prepared foods, and friendly staff.
This is the closest major grocery store to the condo. It is a short drive/cab ride/walk, and is the corporate headquarters for the company. Great store! You can dine there as well. Huge place!
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Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar Blvd
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This is the closest major grocery store to the condo. It is a short drive/cab ride/walk, and is the corporate headquarters for the company. Great store! You can dine there as well. Huge place!

Shopping

This is the local smoke shop. No smoking in the condo, please.
The Gas Pipe
701 East 5th Street
This is the local smoke shop. No smoking in the condo, please.
If you want to get nostalgic and enjoy something sweet, this is a great place to visit. It is nestled amongst a ton of other shops as well. People rave about the bacon taffy, which I have not tried.
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Big Top Candy Shop
1706 S Congress Ave
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If you want to get nostalgic and enjoy something sweet, this is a great place to visit. It is nestled amongst a ton of other shops as well. People rave about the bacon taffy, which I have not tried.
Eclectic shopping in the heart of the South Congress (SOCO) corridor.
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Uncommon Objects
1602 Fort View Rd
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Eclectic shopping in the heart of the South Congress (SOCO) corridor.