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The ultimate visitor’s guide to Austin

We keep it weird here in Austin—don’t miss a minute of the weirdness and wonderfulness with our guide to where to eat, drink, play and stay
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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

The 20 best bars in Austin
Bars

The 20 best bars in Austin

Drink up with our guide to the best bars in Austin, from cocktail bars to dive bars, wine bars and beyond
The 15 best cocktails in Austin
Bars

The 15 best cocktails in Austin

Your ATX boozing bucket list is here, with the best cocktails in Austin shaken and stirred by the city’s top bartenders

Where to eat

The best BBQ in Austin
Restaurants

The best BBQ in Austin

Who’s doing brilliant things with brisket? Sensational sauces? These 10 restaurants do the best BBQ in Austin.

Things to do

Austin events calendar
Things to do

Austin events calendar

Find the best music festivals, food festivals, concerts and events through the year with our ultimate Austin events guide
The 10 best Austin museums
Things to do

The 10 best Austin museums

Austin is a culture-devourer’s delight as much as it is a playland for foodies and revelers

Where to stay

The 12 best Austin hotels
Hotels

The 12 best Austin hotels

For cheap and luxury accommodation, from boutiques to mega-chains, these are the best Austin hotels

Austin’s music scene