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Here are some popular tips in Downtown Austin. Select a taste to see more:

Foursquare helps you find the perfect places in Downtown Austin to go with friends:

  • 9.0

    Merit Coffee

    Coffee Shop 222 West Ave Ste 120 Austin, TX

    People also say (9 tips):

    • Kevin K.
      Kevin Kao: "The Alambi slow brew coffee is some of the best coffee I’ve ever had. Occasionally it will get crowded but more often than not there is a seat. Their pastries are also very delicious."
  • 9.1

    Red Ash

    Italian Restaurant 303 Colorado St Austin, TX

    People also say (19 tips):

    • Paige T.
      Paige Tormey: "Absolutely amazing. If you're with one other person, get three small pastas and split. The gnocchi is incredible. MUST get the bread (flown in daily from NYC), hot chocolate cake, and Carpaccio"
  • 9.4

    Austin City Limits Live

    Performing Arts Venue 310 Willie Nelson Blvd Austin, TX

    People also say (104 tips):

    • Do512
      Do512: "If you haven't been to the Moody Theater Wine Down Wednesdays are a great way to check it out. And the best part is that these shows are free and open to the public!"
  • 9.0

    Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden

    Beer Garden 79 & 81 Rainey St Austin, TX

    People also say (256 tips):

    • Francheska S.
      Francheska Salazar: "It was my first time here and I decided go safe by ordering a hot dog and God was it the best I've ever had in a long time. It contained just the right amount of ketchup, mustard, and onions. Yum!"
  • 9.1

    Fareground

    Food Court 111 Congress Ave Austin, TX

    People also say (6 tips):

    • José D.
      José Ducós: "The first proper food Hall in Austin is awesome with six different vendors such as Easy Tiger bakery & Dai Due taqueria. Attractive wood features everywhere with large tables for groups."
  • 9.3

    The Roosevelt Room

    Cocktail Bar 307 W 5th St Unit-B Austin, TX

    People also say (26 tips):

    • Zach Z.
      Zach Zientek: "Love the style of their drink presentation—it takes you from late 1800s up through the eras of classic cocktails up to the modern drink."

People are talking about these places in Downtown Austin:

  • 9.1

    Capitol Visitors Center

    Capitol Building 112 E 11th St Austin, TX

    People also say (6 tips):

    • Peter T.
      Peter Tsai: "You can buy my Austin coffee table photo book "Austin, Texas: A Photographic Portrait" in the Capitol Visitors Center gift shop. 128 pages of photos of Austin landmarks & attractions"
    • Taylor
      Taylor: "In the spherical room where you can see the ceiling of the tower, stand on the star in the center and speak. You have to hear it to believe it!"
  • 9.1

    Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

    Movie Theater 320 E 6th St Austin, TX

    People also say (122 tips):

    • Social News Network
      Social News Network: "The king of movie theaters! You can see the normal fare in style and comfort, but the real draw is the special shows like Weird Wednesday, where $3 lets you see obscure exploitation movie prints."
    • Michelle W.
      Michelle Wiles: "Pizza is tasty (esp the goat cheese one) and something that’s easy to eat in the dark. Get there early to see the pre-show!"
  • 9.1

    Trader Joe's

    Grocery Store 211 Walter Seaholm Dr, Ste 100 Austin, TX

    People also say (8 tips):

    • Dan M.
      Dan Mondragón Somera: "A great place to fulfill all of your gluten free - organic -paleo dreams"
    • Lia K.
      Lia Koutelou: "Great store, great location and great prices for the quality offered!"

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