The ever-expanding Texas capital is a virtual playground for lovers of great food, strong booze and very, very good times. Here, Time Out Austin’s insiders guide you through the city’s offerings, from the cocktails you should be drinking (and where you should be drinking them) to the best restaurants in town, where to hear that famous Austin live music and where to rest your head at night (or the wee hours of the morning).
Where to drink
Bars
The 15 best cocktails in Austin
Bars
One of America’s best beer gardens
Bars
Austin’s world-class rooftop bar
Where to eat
Restaurants
The 20 best restaurants in Austin, TX
Restaurants
The best BBQ in Austin
Restaurants
The 13 best coffee shops in Austin
Restaurants
The 10 best Mexican restaurants in Austin
Things to do
Things to do
The 20 best things to do in Austin
Things to do
Austin events calendar
Things to do
The 11 best things to do in Austin with kids
Things to do
The 10 best Austin museums
Where to stay
Hotels
The 12 best Austin hotels
Austin’s music scene
Music
The 10 best venues for live music in Austin
Shopping
The nine best record stores in Austin
Music
The best summer music festivals in Texas
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