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Austin Edition

Go And See

07 April 2022

RESTAURANTS

Josephine House

A stylish joint that offers seasonal North American dishes in a casual setting. One of our favourite addresses for a Texan barbecue.

1601 Waterston Ave, Austin, TX 78703

josephineofaustin.com

Clark's Oyster Bar

Located in the West Austin neighbourhood, Clark's features a great raw bar and open kitchen in a cosy and chic decor.

1200 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78703

clarksoysterbar.com

Elizabeth Street Cafe

A delightful cafe that serves French breakfast and Vietnamese main courses with a garden patio, nestled in South Austin. The best location for bahn mi.

1501 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704

elizabethstreetcafe.com

Suerte

The perfect spot for delicious tacos and margaritas, this contemporary venue fuses traditional Mexican cuisine with local Texan ingredients.

1800 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702

suerteatx.com

Soho House Austin

The newly opened Soho House is home to a terrace, a rooftop pool—by which you can enjoy your picantes—screening rooms and fourty-six bedrooms with certain spaces featuring Texan-style terracotta floors.

1011 S Congress Ave Building 2, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78704

sohohouse.com/houses/soho-house-austin

Fresa's Chicken al Carbón

The perfect spot for lunch in Downtown, Fresa's is renowed for their wood-grilled chicken and mouth-watering tacos. Their frozen margaritas are welcome on a warm summer's afternoon as well.

1703 South First, Austin, TX 78704

fresaschicken.com

HOTELS

Hotel Saint Cecilia

A luxurious boutique hotel niched in a quieter part of South Austin, Hotel Saint Cecilia elegantly fuses rock'n'roll charm with Southern ease, celebrating the patron saint of music and poetry.

112 Academy Dr, Austin, TX 78704

hotelsaintcecilia.com

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail

A natural gem nestled in the heart of the capital, this 10-mile trail offers the best of Austin's recreational outdoor activities. Looping around Lady Bird Lake, it offers a scenic route by the water's edge.

Mount Bonnell

Notorious for its beautiful views of the Texan capital—ranked among the best in Austin—Mount Bonnell overlooks the Colorado River and Hill Country. An easy and well-worth climb to enjoy the sunset.

mountbonnell.com

BARS

Broken Spoke

If you're in the mood to experience live music and try your hand (or feet) at the Texas two-step, look no further than Broken Spoke. Opening its doors in the 60s, this authentic Texan dancehall also serves chicken-fried steak and beer.

3201 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704

brokenspokeaustintx.net

Donn's Depot

Tucked away in an old depot, this piano bar inside old rail cars has fantastic live music from local artists and is home nearly nightly to a lively crowd.

1600 W 5th St, Austin, TX 78703

donnsdepot.com