Sightseeing
Local coffee with famous Austin mural on the side (i love you so much)! I recommend the Belgian Bomber or their famous Iced Turbo.
495 locals recommend
Jo's Coffee
1300 S Congress AveLocal coffee with famous Austin mural on the side (i love you so much)! I recommend the Belgian Bomber or their famous Iced Turbo.
Watch the famous bats from this bridge! The nightly show can take place any time from 7:30 PM to 9:45 PM and can take as long as 45 minutes. People typically watch from the bridge or below!
286 locals recommend
Congress Avenue Bridge
Congress AvenueWatch the famous bats from this bridge! The nightly show can take place any time from 7:30 PM to 9:45 PM and can take as long as 45 minutes. People typically watch from the bridge or below!
Catch the views, beautiful sunset, and bat watching on Lady Bird Lake from an authentic double-decked riverboat! BYOB!
36 locals recommend
Lone Star Riverboat
208 Barton Springs RdCatch the views, beautiful sunset, and bat watching on Lady Bird Lake from an authentic double-decked riverboat! BYOB!
Bars and Cocktails
Beautiful location to grab a cocktail or charcuterie board and wine on their outside patio or by their pool. Excellent date spot!
209 locals recommend
Hotel San Jose Lounge
1316 S Congress AveBeautiful location to grab a cocktail or charcuterie board and wine on their outside patio or by their pool. Excellent date spot!
Dive bar hosting karaoke until 2 AM every night! Pool table and inexpensive drink specials. Local favorite and great for groups!
98 locals recommend
Ego's Bar
510 S Congress AveDive bar hosting karaoke until 2 AM every night! Pool table and inexpensive drink specials. Local favorite and great for groups!
Amazing cocktails and dishes at a very cool retro-themed environment that sums up South Congress St. perfectly!
36 locals recommend
Joann's Fine Foods
1224 S Congress AveAmazing cocktails and dishes at a very cool retro-themed environment that sums up South Congress St. perfectly!
Food scene
Great brunch deals or go for amazing/fresh sushi and sake! Inside swinging seat options or patio seating.
112 locals recommend
Lucky Robot
1303 S Congress AveGreat brunch deals or go for amazing/fresh sushi and sake! Inside swinging seat options or patio seating.
If you're looking for a laid-back and shaded patio with fresh seafood and oysters then look no farther! Get ready to spend a little $$, but an excellent date spot or place to go as a group!
398 locals recommend
Perla's
1400 S Congress AveIf you're looking for a laid-back and shaded patio with fresh seafood and oysters then look no farther! Get ready to spend a little $$, but an excellent date spot or place to go as a group!
A local Austin business that originally started from a food truck. Breakfast tacos plus way more. Their Green Chili Queso is a must-try! Walking distance!
1073 locals recommend
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StA local Austin business that originally started from a food truck. Breakfast tacos plus way more. Their Green Chili Queso is a must-try! Walking distance!
Incredible French breakfast options as well as Vietnamese plates for lunch and dinner. Walking distance and highly recommended!
425 locals recommend
Elizabeth Street Cafe
1501 S 1st StIncredible French breakfast options as well as Vietnamese plates for lunch and dinner. Walking distance and highly recommended!
Very reasonably priced bohemian cafe offering hearty vegetarian options, coffee, teas, alcohol, & a rotating monthly art show. Technically on South 1st St.!
565 locals recommend
Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st StVery reasonably priced bohemian cafe offering hearty vegetarian options, coffee, teas, alcohol, & a rotating monthly art show. Technically on South 1st St.!
Music & Entertainment
Rock, country, jazz, and blues! Local and national acts both recognized here. Historic venue with great deals on beers and cover!
815 locals recommend
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveRock, country, jazz, and blues! Local and national acts both recognized here. Historic venue with great deals on beers and cover!
Live Americana, Blues, plus a large menu, salsa bar & hand-shaken margaritas in a landmark building with a patio!
398 locals recommend
Güero's Taco Bar
1412 S Congress AveLive Americana, Blues, plus a large menu, salsa bar & hand-shaken margaritas in a landmark building with a patio!
Neighborhood juke joint featuring classic live soul and R&B music on stage, a spacious outside patio and a cozy upstairs "Jade Room" lounge styled after 50s era Japanese GI bars.
242 locals recommend
C-Boys Heart and Soul
2008 S Congress AveNeighborhood juke joint featuring classic live soul and R&B music on stage, a spacious outside patio and a cozy upstairs "Jade Room" lounge styled after 50s era Japanese GI bars.
South Congress Shopping
Austin landmark with over 4,000 boots, plus cowboy hats, clothing, and accessories. The "sole" of Texas-style!
136 locals recommend
Allens Boots
1522 S Congress AveAustin landmark with over 4,000 boots, plus cowboy hats, clothing, and accessories. The "sole" of Texas-style!
Coffee!
Incredible Australian coffee with a pickup window or an incredible restaurant inside. Happy hour every day 3-6. Half off wine Monday and Tuesday!
Two Hands
1011 South Congress AvenueTraveler advice
Don't miss
First Thursdays on South Congress
Join the block party on the First Thursday of the month! Select stores are open late, restaurants are buzzing, and live music/free drinks pouring out of every door. Don't miss First Thursday happenings at South Congress Hotel with local bands and DJs in the courtyard, drink specials, a photo booth, and more.