Local Guide

We’ve rounded up some favorite Austin spots—great places to eat, drink, or hang out. Most are near the hotel or downtown, so you won’t have to go far to experience the best of ATX.
Can’t wait to welcome you to our city!
– Allie & Chad 💛
🍽 Eat
ABA — Mediterranean & tapas
ANTHEM — Tex-Asian (near Hotel Van Zandt)
PAPERBOY — Stylish farm-to-table brunch
TERRY BLACK’S BBQ — Classic Texas BBQ
TORCHY’S TACOS — “Damn good” tacos
🍸 Drink
DIRTY 6TH — Lives up to the name: dive bars & live music
P6 — Rooftop bar w/ lake views (@ LINE hotel)
RAINEY STREET — Bungalow bars with live music & food trucks
SHINER’S SALOON — Our fave dive bar w/ rooftop
WHISLER’S — Cocktails & mezcal lounge
🎶 Do
Live Music/Entertainment
BROKEN SPOKE — Classic TX dance hall
COMEDY MOTHERSHIP — Joe Rogan’s club on Dirty 6th
CONTINENTAL CLUB — Blues & rock
SAN JAC SALOON — Country
Outdoors
BARTON SPRINGS POOL — Natural spring-fed pool
LADY BIRD LAKE TRAIL — Lakeside trail
MOUNT BONNELL — Short hike w/ lake views