Night life
The ultimate local bar. Two stepping, tacos and very cold beer- this place is the heart and soul of East Austin. Promise that you'll make friends.
672 locals recommend
The White Horse
500 Comal StThe ultimate local bar. Two stepping, tacos and very cold beer- this place is the heart and soul of East Austin. Promise that you'll make friends.
A true Austin classic- observe the dancing elderly and the dancing hipsters of Austin happily co-existing here. The women's bathroom is worth a trip from anywhere- thank me later- and the closer it is to Christmas, the more likely this place will be the most festive in town.
133 locals recommend
Donn's Depot
1600 W 5th StA true Austin classic- observe the dancing elderly and the dancing hipsters of Austin happily co-existing here. The women's bathroom is worth a trip from anywhere- thank me later- and the closer it is to Christmas, the more likely this place will be the most festive in town.
A tiki joint with wonderfully weird red lighting. My go-to when the equally charming Whistler's down the street is mobbed.
42 locals recommend
Last Straw
1914 E 6th StA tiki joint with wonderfully weird red lighting. My go-to when the equally charming Whistler's down the street is mobbed.
Food scene
Not exactly the most "Austin" experience at first glance, but the Tatsu-ya chain of restaurants is quickly dominating the food scene. This place is a Japanese spin on Texas BBQ and who am I to argue? Easily my favorite restaurant in town.
151 locals recommend
Kemuri Tatsu-Ya
2713 E 2nd StNot exactly the most "Austin" experience at first glance, but the Tatsu-ya chain of restaurants is quickly dominating the food scene. This place is a Japanese spin on Texas BBQ and who am I to argue? Easily my favorite restaurant in town.
All the flavor of famous Franklin's BBQ without the three hour wait! Short walk from the house and best brisket around.
215 locals recommend
Micklethwait Craft Meats
1309 Rosewood AveAll the flavor of famous Franklin's BBQ without the three hour wait! Short walk from the house and best brisket around.
Hillside Farmacy
1209 East 11th StreetCutest brunch spot in town and a short walk from the house!
Salty Sow
1917 Manor RdBest happy hour in town!
Sightseeing
The heart and soul of Austin. If you know anyone in Austin, you will find them here on a weekend.
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrThe heart and soul of Austin. If you know anyone in Austin, you will find them here on a weekend.
The Color Inside
2201 SpeedwayAn unexpected cultural experience on the roof of UT
Working Out
A state of the art climbing gym that's been a darling of art and design magazines.
160 locals recommend
Austin Bouldering Project
979 Springdale RdA state of the art climbing gym that's been a darling of art and design magazines.