Food Scene
House Wine is a small neighborhood spot for drinks, appetizers, and live music alfresco.
Upstairs wine bar is romantic with a great sommelier wine tasting experience.
687 locals recommend
Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdHouse Wine is a small neighborhood spot for drinks, appetizers, and live music alfresco.
Upstairs wine bar is romantic with a great sommelier wine tasting experience.
My favorite new place for inside & outside ambiance, happy hours, and the best dishes. Try the chicken rice bowls, so flavorful and light!
276 locals recommend
Loro
2115 S Lamar BlvdMy favorite new place for inside & outside ambiance, happy hours, and the best dishes. Try the chicken rice bowls, so flavorful and light!
Do not hesitate to depart Austin without trying this little inconspicuous neighborhood bakery. It has a variety of baked goodies that will really take you by surprise! My favorites include the cookies....to die for!! Better than San Francisco sourdough bread and the breakfast menu specials.MMMMMmmmm... ThouroughBread, how lucky Austin is to have these one of a kind establishments and bakers!
20 locals recommend
ThoroughBread
1709 Bluebonnet LnDo not hesitate to depart Austin without trying this little inconspicuous neighborhood bakery. It has a variety of baked goodies that will really take you by surprise! My favorites include the cookies....to die for!! Better than San Francisco sourdough bread and the breakfast menu specials.MMMMMmmmm... ThouroughBread, how lucky Austin is to have these one of a kind establishments and bakers!
A fantastic little find! By far the best preserves, meat pies, and biscuits I have tasted in a long while. This is my new neighborhood go to even if I have to navigate the temporary street construction.
Confituras Little Kitchen
2129 Goodrich AveA fantastic little find! By far the best preserves, meat pies, and biscuits I have tasted in a long while. This is my new neighborhood go to even if I have to navigate the temporary street construction.
It is a fantastic place to "kick back" inside or out and enjoy live music, wine, a cheese plate, and S'mores!
85 locals recommend
House Wine
1711 Josephine StIt is a fantastic place to "kick back" inside or out and enjoy live music, wine, a cheese plate, and S'mores!
Enjoy delicious food, fantastic customer service, a great vibe, and a delightful selection of wines.
51 locals recommend
Aviary Decor
2110 S Lamar BlvdEnjoy delicious food, fantastic customer service, a great vibe, and a delightful selection of wines.
Red Ash
303 Colorado StFantastic service, food, and ambiance!
Aba
1011 S Congress AveClassic mediterranean with great outdoor ambiance
Our neighborhood "One of kind"! Always serving up the healthiest macrobiotic eats in a zen setting!!
163 locals recommend
Casa de Luz Village
1701 Toomey RdOur neighborhood "One of kind"! Always serving up the healthiest macrobiotic eats in a zen setting!!
Odd Duck
1201 S Lamar BlvdVery nearby upscale locally sourced dining experience with a great vibe
My mediterranean "go to" when I can't get in to Aba and I want a scenic walk over the lamar st pedestrian bridge. Hummus, octopus grilled right, and save room for the fig pudding.
36 locals recommend
The Peacock Mediterranean Grill
600 W 2nd StMy mediterranean "go to" when I can't get in to Aba and I want a scenic walk over the lamar st pedestrian bridge. Hummus, octopus grilled right, and save room for the fig pudding.
Neighborhood Purple Martin SanctuaryEntertainment & Activities
Visit the Purple Martin Sanctuary on Kinney & Virginia Ave! Enjoy a glass of wine at the picnic tables while taking in the best downtown skyline views and the peaceful Purple Martin bird colony. They nest seasonally from March thru late July and return to Brazil every year. Meet one of the many volunteers/neighbors who care for them daily in groups.
Visit Austin via biking. 10% off bike rental at nearby Barton Springs Bike Go exploring!! https://austinot.com/cyclists-guide-austin-hike-and-bike-trail.
Rent a nearby canoe, kayak, or paddle board on Lady Bird lake
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Live Entertainment in the Neighborhood
Live Local Music!
A great place to hear live music and casually "kick back" inside or outside patio and have wine, cheese plates, and delectable S'mores.
85 locals recommend
House Wine
1711 Josephine StA great place to hear live music and casually "kick back" inside or outside patio and have wine, cheese plates, and delectable S'mores.
Saxon Pub
1320 S Lamar BlvdSooo close by and such nice local music!
One-2-One Bar
1509 S Lamar BlvdNeighborhood performing arts theater. You don't want to miss the line up of 2022-2023 The Inheritance now playing!
149 locals recommend
Zach Theatre
202 S Lamar BlvdNeighborhood performing arts theater. You don't want to miss the line up of 2022-2023 The Inheritance now playing!
Traveler advice
Getting around
Walking, Scooters, Ebikes are the best mode of transport.
If you have your vehicle, here are some scenic drives around town.
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