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Austin's Best Spots
Stubb's Bar-B-Q is one of Austin's Best Spots.

1. Stubb's Bar-B-Q

8.0
801 Red River St (at E 8th St), Austin, TX
BBQ Joint · Downtown Austin · 339 tips and reviews

Big BoiBig Boi: The most famous for you SXSW-ers. Personally, I like the view from the stage.

2. Buffalo Billiards

201 E 6th St (Brazos St), Austin, TX
Sports Bar · Downtown Austin · 89 tips and reviews

Big BoiBig Boi: I prefer bowling, Stank you very much.

Paramount Theatre is one of Austin's Best Spots.

3. Paramount Theatre

9.0
713 Congress Ave (7th St.), Austin, TX
Movie Theater · Downtown Austin · 76 tips and reviews

GOODGOOD: A historical landmark, this nonprofit and its neighbor, The State Theatre, support local arts education programs in low income Austin schools Read more.

The Belmont is one of Austin's Best Spots.

4. The Belmont

7.9
305 W 6th St (Lavaca St.), Austin, TX
Music Venue · Downtown Austin · 66 tips and reviews

Big BoiBig Boi: Pretty sure there will be some hot parties here.

Austin Music Hall is one of Austin's Best Spots.

5. Austin Music Hall

208 Nueces St, Austin, TX
Music Venue · Downtown Austin · 44 tips and reviews

Big BoiBig Boi: The site of Outkast’s April Fool’s show in 2001.

Seaholm Power Plant is one of Austin's Best Spots.

6. Seaholm Power Plant

214 West Ave, Austin, TX
Concert Hall · Downtown Austin · 30 tips and reviews

Big BoiBig Boi: I’m gonna bring the funk to this spot at the Foursquare Party on Monday night, March 14. Follow me to unlock the Golden Ticket.

Austin Museum of Art is one of Austin's Best Spots.

7. Austin Museum of Art

823 Congress Ave, Austin, TX
Museum · Downtown Austin · 11 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: This museum was established in 1961 with its original name, the Laguna Gloria Art Museum. After four decades of existence, it has become home to popular exhibits such as Andy Warhol.

Quattro Gatti Ristorante e Pizzeria is one of Austin's Best Spots.

8. Quattro Gatti Ristorante e Pizzeria

7.6
908 Congress Ave (9th), Austin, TX
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 22 tips and reviews

Elizabeth Q.Elizabeth Quintanilla: Love the Gnocchi!

The University of Texas at Austin is one of Austin's Best Spots.

9. The University of Texas at Austin

1 University Station (Speedway), Austin, TX
University · 42 tips and reviews

ecomaginationecomagination: U.T. Austin has a history of energy innovation: the inventor of the lithium-ion battery is a prof. of mechanical engineering there and the univ. is now a leader in algae based biofuel research.

The Ginger Man is one of Austin's Best Spots.

10. The Ginger Man

301 Lavaca St (at W 3rd St), Austin, TX
Pub · Downtown Austin · 195 tips and reviews

Chris O.Chris Owens: If you're at The Ginger Man, you have to hit the patio.

Cedar Street Courtyard is one of Austin's Best Spots.

11. Cedar Street Courtyard

8.1
208 W 4th St (Colorado & Lavaca), Austin, TX
Lounge · Downtown Austin · 71 tips and reviews
Iron Cactus Mexican Restaurant and Margarita Bar is one of Austin's Best Spots.

12. Iron Cactus Mexican Restaurant and Margarita Bar

7.5
606 Trinity St (at E 6th St), Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 282 tips and reviews

JW 🙌JW 🙌: Order the table side guacamole. Yummay!

Six Lounge is one of Austin's Best Spots.

13. Six Lounge

319 Colorado St (at W 4th St), Austin, TX
Lounge · Downtown Austin · 32 tips and reviews
Frank Restaurant is one of Austin's Best Spots.

14. Frank Restaurant

407 Colorado St (btw 4th & 5th), Austin, TX
Hot Dog Joint · Downtown Austin · 388 tips and reviews
The PureVolume House is one of Austin's Best Spots.

15. The PureVolume House

340 E 2nd St (Trinity), Austin, TX
Concert Hall · Downtown Austin · 23 tips and reviews

Luis M.Luis Mendoza: The Keep A Breast Traveling Education booth will be stationed behind the PV House from the 15-20th. Check-in and support breast cancer awareness!

Hangar Lounge is one of Austin's Best Spots.

16. Hangar Lounge

6.2
318 Colorado St (4th and Colorado), Austin, TX
Lounge · Downtown Austin · 47 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Now you can avoid the "junk" pat down and still get your Airport bar fix. We suggest sipping on an Aviator: Bombay Sapphire/ Luxardo Maraschino/ crème de Violette/ fresh lime juice. Read more.

Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill is one of Austin's Best Spots.

17. Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill

9.1
303 Red River St (at E 3rd St), Austin, TX
American Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 374 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Comfortable and familiar, relaxed and easygoing, Moonshine greets guests like family. Serving up great cooking with an innovative take on classic American comfort food.

The Mohawk is one of Austin's Best Spots.

18. The Mohawk

8.9
912 Red River St (at E 10th St.), Austin, TX
Rock Club · Downtown Austin · 131 tips and reviews

EsquireEsquire: Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. There's a staircase that leads to three rooftop decks with views of the stage. Go to the highest one, perched under a big oak tree. Read more.

Maggie Mae's is one of Austin's Best Spots.

19. Maggie Mae's

7.1
323 E 6th St (at Trinity), Austin, TX
Bar · Downtown Austin · 91 tips and reviews

RCRD LBLRCRD LBL: The key to having a good time at Maggie Mae's is to head to the roof and stay there. If all else fails, 6th Street people watching can't be beat.

The Parish is one of Austin's Best Spots.

20. The Parish

7.5
214-C E 6th St (San Jacinto), Austin, TX
Rock Club · Downtown Austin · 52 tips and reviews

VH1VH1: Walk a few doors east (towards the highway) for one of my favorite places to get post/pre show drinks – Shakespeares. Make sure to head to the roof. – Robert F.

Kung Fu Saloon is one of Austin's Best Spots.

21. Kung Fu Saloon

510 Rio Grande St (at 6th St.), Austin, TX
Bar · Downtown Austin · 132 tips and reviews

Kofi A.Kofi Addo: Walkin and get some change and play a few games of oldtime games like Space Invaders, Joust, NBA Jams, Street fighter II gotta love it.

Molotov West Sixth is one of Austin's Best Spots.

22. Molotov West Sixth

719 W 6th St (West Ave), Austin, TX
Bar · Downtown Austin · 37 tips and reviews

4sqDay4sqDay: Join us at Molotov, 3/11 at 4pm to officially kick off the countdown to 4/16/2011, Foursquare Day 2011! RSVP using the more info link! Read more.

The Highball is one of Austin's Best Spots.

23. The Highball

7.2
1120 S Lamar Blvd (at Treadwell St.), Austin, TX
Cocktail Bar · Zilker · 122 tips and reviews

IFCIFC: Austin: Highball Bowling is a kitsched-out 1950s bowling alley and karaoke palace. The Disco-themed karaoke room even comes with leg warmers, polyester shirts and chest hair. Fever! - IFC Staff

Dogwood Austin is one of Austin's Best Spots.

24. Dogwood Austin

7.5
715 W 6th St (West Ave.), Austin, TX
Bar · Downtown Austin · 65 tips and reviews

AustinPixelsAustinPixels: Great place to watch a game.

Icenhauer's is one of Austin's Best Spots.

25. Icenhauer's

8.2
83 Rainey St (btwn Davis & Driskill St), Austin, TX
Bar · Downtown Austin · 101 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: This casual Rainy Street suds spot's got a chandelier made out of wine glasses and a stone-accented patio. Score $2 domestics & $3 import/drafts during 5-7pm happy hour. Read more.

Hyatt Regency Austin is one of Austin's Best Spots.

26. Hyatt Regency Austin

7.9
208 Barton Springs, Austin, TX
Hotel · Bouldin Creek · 78 tips and reviews

Social Media B.Social Media Blackout Day: After SxSW its time for a break. Social Media Blackout Day is April 1, 2011 Read more.

Lustre Pearl Bar is one of Austin's Best Spots.

27. Lustre Pearl Bar

97 Rainey St (Driskill St.), Austin, TX
Bar · Downtown Austin · 84 tips and reviews

Big BoiBig Boi: If you want me you can find me… on the jukebox.

28. Club de Ville

900 Red River St (at E 9th St.), Austin, TX
Bar · Downtown Austin · 38 tips and reviews

Dave S.Dave S: Awesome place for outdoor drinkies.

29. Barbarella

8.1
615 Red River St (btwn 6th and 7th), Austin, TX
Night Club · Downtown Austin · 96 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Morgan: Best place to end your night!

Shangri-La is one of Austin's Best Spots.

30. Shangri-La

8.1
1016 E 6th St (at Medina St), Austin, TX
Bar · 61 tips and reviews

MazdaMazda: Old school arcade games in a bar...buy Mrs. Pacman a drink.

The Liberty is one of Austin's Best Spots.

31. The Liberty

8.6
1618 1/2 E 6th St, Austin, TX
Dive Bar · 67 tips and reviews

Jacki B.Jacki Brinker: awesome staff, chill environment, cheap drinks.

Union Park is one of Austin's Best Spots.

32. Union Park

612 W 6th St (btw Rio Grande & Nueces), Austin, TX
Bar · Downtown Austin · 26 tips and reviews

DJ Mike SwingDJ Mike Swing: Go to Sunday Brunch at Union Park. Order a bottomless mimosa. Read more.

Phoenix is one of Austin's Best Spots.

33. Phoenix

5.2
409 Colorado St (E 4th St), Austin, TX
Night Club · Downtown Austin · 15 tips and reviews

AJ V.AJ Vaynerchuk: Wine party

La Zona Rosa is one of Austin's Best Spots.

34. La Zona Rosa

612 W 4th St (at Rio Grande St.), Austin, TX
Music Venue · Downtown Austin · 31 tips and reviews

Big BoiBig Boi: Get here early if you know what’s good for you. These lines are long!

The Side Bar is one of Austin's Best Spots.

35. The Side Bar

6.6
602 E 7th St (Red River St.), Austin, TX
Bar · Downtown Austin · 54 tips and reviews

Andra L.Andra Litton: Go to the side bar. avoid ordering doubles, they already come strong. sit at the bar, nicest bartenders in town. put chance in the jukebox, worth it.

Shakespeare's Pub is one of Austin's Best Spots.

36. Shakespeare's Pub

7.1
314 E 6th St (at San Jacinto Blvd), Austin, TX
Pub · Downtown Austin · 67 tips and reviews

Tasja S.Tasja Sachs: Good lookin' people. $5 pitchers on Thursday's. Always a fantastic time