Guide to Austin's best spots

1. Donn's Depot

8.1

1600 W 5th St, Austin, TX

Dive Bar · Old West Austin · 40 tips and reviews

Dave Floyd: Don't forget to stop by the popcorn machine.

The Tavern is one of Guide to Austin's best spots.

2. The Tavern

7.4

922 W 12th St (Lamar Blvd.), Austin, TX

Sports Bar · Downtown Austin · 65 tips and reviews

Dave Floyd: Go there on Wednesday nights for the trivia. It's fun.

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3. Tacodeli

9.1

1500B Spyglass Dr (at Barton Skyway), Austin, TX

Taco Restaurant · Bartons Bluff-Spyglass · 150 tips and reviews

Mean Eyed Cat is one of Guide to Austin's best spots.

4. Mean Eyed Cat

1621 W 5th St, Austin, TX

Bar · Old West Austin · 24 tips and reviews

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5. Dive Bar & Lounge

7.8

1703 Guadalupe St (17th St), Austin, TX

Cocktail Bar · Downtown Austin · 28 tips and reviews

Dave Floyd: Come here for karaoke underground.

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6. Star Bar

6.8

600 W 6th St (Nueces St.), Austin, TX

Bar · Downtown Austin · 33 tips and reviews

Little Woodrow's is one of Guide to Austin's best spots.

7. Little Woodrow's

7.6

520 W 6th St (Nueces St), Austin, TX

Bar · Downtown Austin · 52 tips and reviews

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8. House Wine

8.4

408 Josephine St (Barton Springs Blvd.), Austin, TX

Wine Bar · Zilker · 36 tips and reviews

Dave Floyd: If you aren't in the mood for wine, the Scrimshaw pilsner is quite good.

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9. Whole Foods Market

8.9

525 N Lamar Blvd. (btwn W 5th & 6th), Austin, TX

Grocery Store · Downtown Austin · 404 tips and reviews

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10. The ABGB

9.0

1305 W Oltorf St ('Oltorf and the tracks'), Austin, TX

Beer Garden · Galindo · 90 tips and reviews

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11. Rattle Inn

6.4

610 Nueces St (W 6th St), Austin, TX

Bar · Downtown Austin · 28 tips and reviews

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12. Easy Tiger

709 E 6th St, Austin, TX

Bar · Downtown Austin · 300 tips and reviews

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13. 24 Diner

8.3

600 N Lamar Blvd #G (at W 6th St), Austin, TX

Diner · Old West Austin · 322 tips and reviews

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14. Gibson Bar

8.0

1109 S Lamar Blvd (at Gibson St), Austin, TX

Cocktail Bar · Zilker · 56 tips and reviews

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15. HandleBar

7.7

121 E 5th St (Brazos), Austin, TX

Beer Garden · Downtown Austin · 70 tips and reviews

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16. Haymaker

7.9

2310 Manor Rd (Cherrywood Rd), Austin, TX

Gastropub · Upper Boggy Creek · 80 tips and reviews

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17. Scholz Garten

7.7

1607 San Jacinto Blvd (at E 17th St), Austin, TX

Beer Garden · Downtown Austin · 62 tips and reviews

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18. Draught House Pub & Brewery

8.8

4112 Medical Pkwy (42nd St), Austin, TX

Brewery · Rosedale · 105 tips and reviews

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19. Bicycle Sport Shop

8.9

517 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX

Bicycle Store · Zilker · 18 tips and reviews

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20. BookPeople

9.4

603 N Lamar Blvd (at 6th St.), Austin, TX

Bookstore · Downtown Austin · 122 tips and reviews

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21. Deep Eddy Cabaret

7.6

2315 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, TX

Dive Bar · West Austin · 23 tips and reviews

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22. Eddie V's Prime Seafood

9.0

301 E 5th St, Austin, TX

Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 98 tips and reviews

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23. Frank Restaurant

407 Colorado St (btw 4th & 5th), Austin, TX

Hot Dog Joint · Downtown Austin · 390 tips and reviews

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24. Garage

8.5

503 Colorado St, Austin, TX

Cocktail Bar · Downtown Austin · 38 tips and reviews

Red's Porch is one of Guide to Austin's best spots.

25. Red's Porch

3508 S Lamar Blvd (Westland Dr.), Austin, TX

American Restaurant · Barton Hills · 177 tips and reviews

Jack Allen's Kitchen is one of Guide to Austin's best spots.

26. Jack Allen's Kitchen

9.2

7720 W Highway 71, Austin, TX

American Restaurant · Oak Hill · 154 tips and reviews

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27. Stephen F's Bar and Terrace

7.1

701 Congress Ave (at E 7th St), Austin, TX

Hotel Bar · Downtown Austin · 11 tips and reviews

Shoal Creek Saloon is one of Guide to Austin's best spots.

28. Shoal Creek Saloon

7.6

909 N Lamar Blvd (at W. 9th St.), Austin, TX

Sports Bar · Downtown Austin · 58 tips and reviews

The Elephant Room is one of Guide to Austin's best spots.

29. The Elephant Room

8.8

315 Congress Ave (at 3rd St.), Austin, TX

Jazz and Blues Venue · Downtown Austin · 72 tips and reviews

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30. Paramount Theatre

9.1

713 Congress Ave (7th St.), Austin, TX

Movie Theater · Downtown Austin · 76 tips and reviews

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31. Austin City Limits Live

9.3

310 Willie Nelson Blvd (at Guadalupe St), Austin, TX

Performing Arts Venue · Downtown Austin · 101 tips and reviews

Long Center is one of Guide to Austin's best spots.

32. Long Center

9.0

701 W Riverside Dr (South 1st St), Austin, TX

Performing Arts Venue · Bouldin Creek · 42 tips and reviews

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33. Salvage Vanguard Theater

6.8

2803 Manor Rd (Walnut and Airport Blvd's), Austin, TX

Theater · Rosewood · 10 tips and reviews

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34. Turf N' Surf Poboys

8.7

407 Lavaca St, Austin, TX

Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 128 tips and reviews

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35. Houndstooth Coffee

9.0

401 Congress Ave (at 4th St), Austin, TX

Coffee Shop · Downtown Austin · 147 tips and reviews

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36. Mozart's Coffee

9.2

3825 Lake Austin Blvd (at Enfield Rd.), Austin, TX

Coffee Shop · West Austin · 247 tips and reviews