Beautiful view of the lake! If you're wanting 2 make a day of studying/working from there, make sure 2 eat before. Food options R limited. Check out do512.com to see what they have planned during SXSW
Bratwurst in Pretzel Bun: Resist the temptation to stuff yourself with bread and beer cheese and save room for this sausage sandwich.
At Lambert’s they break from Texas tradition, serving up Texas barbeque that’s a combination of beef and pork and they use a both wood and gas to smoke it.
This dimly lit, flat-screened cantina sporting a sand-and-beach chair patio plates platos de tacos like the Al Pastor (pineapple-marinated pork, cilantro, and onions) and rock a serious drink list. Read more.
Comfortable and familiar, relaxed and easygoing, Moonshine greets guests like family. Serving up great cooking with an innovative take on classic American comfort food.
Go to the Jackalope and order their one of their awesome burgers, plus a side of fried pickles.
Try the Nutella crepes to get your Nutella fix without the temptation of eating an entire container with a spoon. The s'mores are a special fiery treat here too!
We seriously dig this bar’s sticky-floor aesthetic and convivial vibes. The room is dark, the music is hot, the crowd is diverse, and friendly barkeeps keep the margaritas and the Two Steps flowing.
The key is to sit at the bar. You can order your food and drinks from there. Avoiding the long line and getting your food faster.
Stats: >20 taps, serving $2 Pearl Light to Belgian man's Chimay, a menu of specialty sake bombs, pre-video games like skeeball and shuffleboard, & stand-ups like Donkey Kong & Mortal Combat. Nuff Said Read more.
Stellar selection of over 80 Tequilas as well as an upstairs balcony to check out all of the 6th street shenanigans. Read more.
Can ya stomach a Dirty Sanchez (scrambled eggs, guacamole, fried poblano chili, escabeche carrots, cheese, poblano ranch sauce)? Check in while driving through and prove it. Read more.
Driving across the Congress Avenue Bridge, you'd never know the world's largest urban bat colony (1.5 million at summer peak) lives under it ... unless you show up at sundown to see them.
Reader tip: For some of the best cocktails in town, go to Peche on 4th Street. They make their own bitters as a sign of their devotion. Read more.
Catch musicians who seriously care about their sound - the Parish has one of the best sound systems in the country.
Hands down coolest music venue in Austin. Head outside to the main stage or up the stairs to the rooftop deck that looks over the stage. If you want a more intimate experience head to the back stage.
Austin: It is a part of the boozy fabric of old Austin where young lovers and old timers come to dance the Texas two-step to the best live country, folk and Americana in Austin. - IFC Staff
81 beers on tap. If you're from out of town - try something local. Ask for a St. Arnolds - I personally prefer their Lawnmower variety.
Reader tip: Best breakfast tacos plus Juan is always there to greet you with a smile and a handshake Read more.
Make sure you check out the daily special before ordering. EVERYTHING here is delicious, so experimenting with flavors frequently produces passionate results!
Since 2003, Uchi has received raves for avant-garde creations such as foie gras sushi with pomegranate. Bon Appétit named it one of our Top 10 Sushi Spots in the Country.
Every vintage piece here is a winner, whether it’s a batwing-sleeved dress, a Stevie Nicks–ish crystal pendant, or an appliquéd silk peasant blouse. Read more.
Weatherup's goal is to showcase ice, which to her is the most important element in cocktails. She makes 300 pound block ice with a Clinebell ice maker meant for ice sculptors.
Drink specials at Black Sheep abound, like Monday's $3 pints, Wednesday's $1 White Trash Cans, and $2 off Friday pitchers. Every day of the week holds a surprise! The surprise is alcohol.
Lady Bird Lake Trail is a 10-mile loop in the heart of the city. Mile 0 starts at Auditorium Shores, crosses over Interstate 35 into East Austin and loops back around toward the MoPac Bridge.
Rimming one edge of the clear blue-green waters are a limestone grotto and a 50-foot waterfall; here you can play in the shower or find a shady seat on the rocks beneath its overhang. Read more.
Best primitive camping in Central Texas. Can't beat a 3 mile hike in and beautiful canyon bluffs.
Zip-in with a canopy tour, then catch some ZZZZZs. Lofthaven Treehouse is a secluded and romantic room for two available by zipline only. I'm ready to go!!
The whiskey barrel-aged commercial suicide is the best session beer I've ever had. Also, if you happen to run across some boxer's revenge, make sure to grab some while you can. Great stuff.
Get away from the hustle and bustle that is Austin for a few hours and enjoy some BBQ (or super hearty veggie sides). Mapquest organizes a free BBQ bus every year at SXSW. - Erica Swallow
