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Austin’s most memorable live music experiences do not always happen at the city’s biggest venues. Sometimes they happen in a dimly lit basement, a neighborhood patio, or inside a dive bar where you wandered in without knowing who was playing.

As an East Austin apartment community inspired by the city’s creativity and musical roots, we know that finding the right venue is about more than checking a concert calendar. It is about knowing where to go for an intimate jazz set, an outdoor indie show, a spontaneous night of blues or a dance floor that feels unmistakably Austin.

This local guide includes a mix of hidden gems, neighborhood favorites and Austin institutions that still deliver an authentic live music experience. Loved by locals and our apartment residents.

Some require tickets, while others are perfect for walking in, grabbing a drink and discovering your next favorite local artist.

Hotel Vegas

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Hotel Vegas is a music venue, bar, and patio wrapped into one. Located on the famous East 6th street, Hotel Vegas brings rock n’ roll to a dive aesthetic, hosting indoor and outdoor shows almost every day.

Jam-packed live music appearances span from the genres of rock, blues, psychedelic, and DJ mixes. The venue is small, and therefore loud.

If you haven’t been before, bring earplugs and for a nice drink, head to their sister bar, The Volstead, next door. If you get hungry amidst a back-to-back lineup, no worries – you can often find a food truck on the back patio.

Antone’s Nightclub

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Antone’s is an Austin classic. Locals and even outsiders of the city may know about Antone’s as it is consistently named one of the popular nightclubs in Austin.

Reigning for 50 years as the “Home of the Blues”, it continues to draw crowds outside of its genre namesake, including lovers of rock, R&B, hip hop, and punk.

This venue attracts artists from the big-and-famous to the small-and-emerging. Come for Texas blues, communal vibes, and an awesome night in downtown Austin.

Cheer Up Charlies

Expression is at the heart of Cheer Up Charlies, a woman-owned LGBTQ+ bar in the heart of the Red River Cultural District. Live music is held on their outdoor stage and their typical lineup includes DJs, local punk and rock bands, and drag shows. No matter what, you can guarantee the music will make you want to dance.

Adorned with pink parachutes hanging from the ceiling, colorful neon lights from all angles, and an outdoor disco ball, Cheer Up Charlies makes you do exactly what it’s supposed to – cheer up. Enjoy a kombucha cocktail and the electric energy at Cheer Up Charlies!

Stubb’s

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Not only known for their brisket, beer brunches, and BBQ sauce, Stubb’s is also known for their live music venues in both indoor and outdoor stages.

They’ve held large concerts with artists like Jane Remover, Snoop Dogg, and 6LACK, as well as smaller, more intimate live music sessions with local acts.

On Sundays, Stubb’s holds a popular Gospel Brunch, where you can enjoy a buffet of barbecue while listening to live gospel music.

ACL Live

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Known for its major headliners, all seats with good angles, and high-quality acoustics and lighting, ACL Live is where to go for a legit concert.

ACL Live has two venues at one address: The Moody Theater venue, which holds 2,750 attendees and sticks to mostly headliners, and the 3TEN theater, which holds an intimate 350 in general admission seating for more localized artists or amazing cover bands.

The Moody Theater stage has three floors, each with a full bar. The balcony seats sit above the Mezzanine, which are right above the general floor. Depending on the show, you’ll either have GA tickets or reserve seating.

If you’re looking for an incredible concert in the live music capital of the world, ACL Live is where to go!

Historic Scoot Inn

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The Historic Scoot Inn has been presenting live music in a honkytonk indoor-outdoor dive since 1871. On an unsuspecting stage in a rustic backyard decked with string lights, and a wood-planked patio has been artists like The Wombats, Benee, and local indie-country artists.

Here you’ll be introduced to artists in the sphere of indie, rock, country, blues, and some DJ sets, depending on the calendar, in a classically Texas atmosphere, making it one of the best in Austin.

Be prepared for dirt floor standing to watch the show, concert-grade lighting and acoustics, craft cold beers, and a touch of Texas class on the inside.

Friends Bar

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A bit of a fringe, but nevertheless an Austin staple, Friends Bar is known for its live music every day, almost all day long. If you’re looking for a casual spot to introduce you to Austin’s music scene without a prepaid ticket or cover charge, Friends Bar is where to go.

It’s located on the famous East 6th Street where you find yourself anyway on a weekend downtown or during an Austin visit.

The music here is very rootsy with incredible guitarists, indie-rock jams, or blues bands. Expect lots of dancing and an energy where everyone seems to be involved, fostered well by an intimate stage setting and a large bar right next to it.

Radio Coffee & Beer

With three Austin locations serving locally roasted coffee, craft beers, food trucks, and live music, you can’t go wrong at Radio Coffee & Beer. A huge outdoor patio is the backdrop for live country, bluegrass, indie-rock, and DJ sets.

Radio is where you either come for the music and become thrilled for the fact that some of Austin’s best food trucks are on the lot, or you come for a locally crafted cup of coffee or beer and find the music a delightful surprise.

Daytime neighborhood vibes are what Radio is about. Our favorite is the East Austin location on Montopolis for the big stage!

Donn’s Depot

Donn’s Depot is very Texan, very divey, and a bit Austin weird – but not if you’re used to it. Donn’s is not the place you’ll find tourists. It’s the place you’ll find locals of all ages dancing, singing, and maybe watching others to catch the infectious appeal of an unpretentious dive that refuses to modernize.

Live music is held every day in a consistent format featuring rock, folk, country, two-step, and piano.

If you’re in the mood for a nostalgic Austin atmosphere with of all the fun and none of the pageantry, Donn’s Depot is where to be.

Elephant Room

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It’s not often you find a place like the Elephant Room that speaks true to the love of jazz music. Housed in the heart of downtown in an intimate basement with low lighting, moody blue neon signs, and fantastic talent no matter the night, Elephant Room is perfect for a date or low-key night out.

The Elephant Room is consistently named as one of the best jazz bars in Austin. Our expert local tips? Come a bit before the show to get the best seats, stick to beer and wine, and pay attention to the excellent musicians. They are the heartbeat of Austin!

Lirica: Apartments That Feel Authentically Austin

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Lirica is a luxury apartment community in East Austin that values the musical soul of the city. We offer spaces to connect, unwind, and work, including a Hi-Fi Lounge where residents can play records and relax.

Explore our studio, one, and two-bedroom apartments for rent in East Austin near your favorite live music venues!

Austin reaches over 90 degrees during the summer months. Though, Austinites know how to beat the heat with music, water activity, and energetic festivals all season long.

The good thing about the city is that it’s never short of creative ways to make fun. Coffee shops turn into spots for movie-watching, natural underwater springs turn into public pools, and outdoor venues take their opportunity to provide locals with free community events to showcase passion for the city’s culture.

Read Lirica’s guide to summer in Austin with this curated list of ongoing activity and monthly summer events. Though this guide outlines some of our summer favorites, there is even more to do in Austin!

Visit Barton Springs Pool

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Barton Springs Pool is famous in Austin. Located in Zilker Park, locals flood into this natural swimming pool all year round, though popularity spikes during summer months. What makes this pool different is that it is fed by four underground water springs, providing naturally filtered water that stays at a perfect 68-74 degrees year-round.

Barton Springs Pool is surrounded by trees, grassy areas to lay down towels, and lifeguards there to keep visitors and the protected environment safe.

Kayak or Paddleboard on Lady Bird Lake

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Lady Bird Lake maintains year-round attraction and provides a fun way to cool off during sweaty summer months. You can rent a kayak or paddle board at a few locations along the water. You’ll get a beautiful view of downtown while getting a bit of a workout and experiencing the social scene on the water.

While the water is navigable and flat, Lady Bird Lake prohibits swimming due to its water quality. Stick to kayaks and paddle boards here!

Get the Best BBQ and Ice Cream

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Summer means barbecue season in Austin, Texas. Known for our slow cooked brisket, flavor fusions, and tomato-vinegar accompaniment to a focused dry rub, Austin is one of the best cities in the US for BBQ. Some of the most famous include Franklin Barbecue, Micklethwait, and Terry Black’s.

Afterwards, stroll downtown and cool off at one of Austin’s most beloved ice cream shops, Amy’s Ice Creams, which has been around for over 40 years. Also check out Gati Cafe, located in East Austin, and Lick Honest Ice Creams near Zilker Park.

Day Drink at Austin’s Outdoor Patios

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Austin’s downtown and eastside is sprawling with cute bungalows, funky outdoor patios, and breweries, making it a hub for day-drinking and food truck hopping.

Some of the most popular patios include De Nada Cantina, known for their bright pink buckets of frozen margaritas, Cosmic Saltillo, known for their vibrant plant-covered rooftop, and Holiday on 7th, an elevated cocktail bar with a cute farmhouse-style patio (this spot is right across from Lirica!)

Breweries and beer gardens are big in Austin too. Check out Central Machine Works, a huge brewery with a patio and live music. Radio Coffee & Beer and Austin Beerworks are also worth the visit.

June Events

Blues on the Green

Blues on the Green is an Austin classic, having filled Zilker Park with a diverse range of musicians and thousands of Austinites since 1990. This event is completely free, allows visitors to bring blankets and outside food, and is located in one of Austin’s largest outdoor parks.

Central Texas Juneteenth Parade

Juneteenth, a federal holiday commemorating the abolition of slavery, is celebrated with a parade, food trucks, dancing, and games during Central Texas’s Juneteenth Parade & Festival. Meet at East 12th Street and head towards Rosewood Park (formerly Emancipation Park) for a day of entertainment and remembrance.

Paramount Summer Classic Film Series

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This annual tradition starts after Memorial Day and occurs throughout the entire summer until Labor Day. The historic Paramount Theater in downtown Austin will feature over 100 iconic films in its century old venue. For an affordable price, you can have a ticket to a series of themed screenings and performances.

July Events

Star Spangled Fest

Set at Auditorium Shores, this annual Austin event celebrates America with music, local food and drink vendors, live performances by local artists and the Austin Symphony, and fireworks over Lady Bird Lake. Star Spangled Fest is free and open to the public to bring lawn chairs and blankets while enjoying the community and celebration Austin has to offer.

Hot Summer Nights

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Austin is well known for its vibrant music scene, and although the summer heat gets to the upper 90s, there is no shortage of outdoor and indoor live music to catch. Aptly named, Hot Summer Nights is a three-day weekend live music festival hosted each July in the Red River Cultural District.

It is one of the biggest music events of the year and supports local Austin artists, food and drink vendors, and craft businesses. Not to mention attending is free!

Mozart’s Movies On The Lake

Watch a movie lakeside at Mozart’s Coffee Roasters, set on the opposite side of the water from Zilker Park. Movie nights happen once a week all of summer. Sit on a paddleboard, water tube, boat, or on the deck while watching classics anywhere from Pitch Perfect, to Shrek, to Dirty Dancing.

August Events

Austin Action Film Festival and Market

If music weren’t Austin’s mainstay, filmmaking would be. The Austin Action Fest is an entertainment experience with stunt performances, stunt training, film showcases, and distribution opportunities. This event is made both for filmmakers looking to network or for action movie fans.

Austin Pride

Austin’s annual Pride Festival and Parade happens at Fiesta Gardens with energetic live music performances, dancing, shopping, and eating. Featuring a parade down Congress Avenue, Austinites can also witness the “Rainbow Corridor” (4th street) in downtown thrive with positive, lively crowds and drag performances.

Stay Weird Austin Festival

The Stay Weird Austin Festival is relatively new to the festival scene. Its mission is to preserve Austin’s tradition of “staying weird” with local history, culture, and music. This event will feature a lineup of music, food, and drink from local artists and vendors.

Stay Entertained all Summer Long at Lirica Apartments

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Lirica is a brand-new apartment community in East Austin with a plethora of amenities curated to a creative, active, and professional lifestyle. With a resort-style pool, Hi Fi communal lounge, rooftop terrace, yard games, and two-story fitness center, there is no shortage of opportunity in our apartment homes. Take a look around and explore a connected living experience in Austin!

In 2025, Austin ranked as the top U.S. metro for job growth, adding 27,200 jobs within the year. Our city continues to expand and innovate in tech, manufacturing, healthcare, and education. Home to 3% of all start-ups in the United States, Austin professionals find creative energy and a culture that dreams big. It’s no wonder professionals of all skillsets and backgrounds choose to relocate here.

If you’re looking to move to Austin, or simply looking for a new workplace in the city you already call home, here is a list of some of the top companies in Austin in 2026, chosen by amount employed and employee ratings. And if you decide to move here, there are several neighborhoods that are rich with job prospects – from downtown’s financial firms, to East Austin’s manufacturing and creative hubs, and to Central Austin’s healthcare districts.

These are where Austin professionals are working in 2026.

Technology

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Zendesk

98 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701

Neighborhood: East Austin

Zendesk Austin recently opened their office doors and now serves as a major hub for support, product innovation, and engineering teams. Housing a few hundred employees in Austin, workers report a challenging yet positive work environment with high-end lounges, a cafe, and collaborative conference rooms.

Meta

300 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78701

Neighborhood: Downtown

Meta maintains a large corporate presence in Austin’s downtown, hosting a diverse mix of teams from policy enforcement to product engineering. Meta is known for its collaborative environment and notable employee amenities including creative workspaces, micro-kitchens, and a music room.

Intel

1300 S MoPac Expy, Austin, TX 78746

Neighborhood: Barton Creek/Southwest Austin

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Located in Austin’s “Silicon Hills”, this Intel site focuses on research and development of IoT, 5G connectivity, memory, cloud computing, and programmable solutions. Intel Austin employees have rated it well with work-from-home flexibility, a collaborative culture, and a good location near downtown.

Oracle

2300 Oracle Way, Austin, TX 78741

Neighborhood: East Riverside

This massive waterfront campus in East Austin serves as a central hub for Oracle’s cloud infrastructure, sales, and software development. Set along Lady Bird Lake, Oracle Austin has open workspaces with floor-to-ceiling windows, a fitness center, a Starbucks lounge, a cafeteria, and more.

Cloudflare

405 Comal St, Austin, TX 78702

Neighborhood: East Austin

Cloudflare is a major cloud and internet services company with a large presence in Texas, tapping into talent from UT Austin and the city’s tech atmosphere. Their five-story building in East Austin is built with lounge areas, balconies, and cafes.

AMD

7171 Southwest Pkwy, Austin, TX 78735

Neighborhood: Southwest Austin

AMD Austin is one of the company’s largest R&D centers. The Southwest Office campus houses semiconductor design, engineering, AI development, and administrative teams. Recently, the center expanded to include manufacturing of advanced AI GPUs .

General Motors

13201 McCallen Pass, Austin, TX 78753

Neighborhood: Northeast Austin (IT Innovation Center)

General Motors’ largest technology innovation center is located in Northeast Austin, housing 2,600 IT members, including many recent grads with IT degrees to advance the company’s web technologies.

Manufacturing

NXP Semiconductors

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6433 Champion Grandview Way

Neighborhood: Northwest Austin

NXP Semiconductors is a major player in Austin’s tech and manufacturing field, employing thousands of the city’s tech workers at its headquarters and water fabrication facility. The offices have high employee ratings and a range of jobs in engineering, tech, and administrative support.

Samsung Semiconductor

12100 Samsung Blvd, Austin, TX 78754

Neighborhood: Northeast Austin

As one of the most advanced semiconductor fabrication plants in the country, Samsung’s Austin Semiconductor has been manufacturing fundamental custom microchips since 1996. Samsung is a major Austin employer hiring those in mechanical design, technical support, and engineering.

Tesla Gigafactory

1 Tesla Rd, Austin, TX 78725

Neighborhood: East Austin

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The Tesla Gigafactory in Austin, Texas is both the company’s global headquarters and a primary manufacturing hub. It manufactures the Model Y and the Cybertruck and is consistently developing new innovations. Tesla’s over 15,000 Austin employees have access to on-site amenities and perks and tend to live in the East Austin area.

Retail and Corporate

Whole Foods

550 Bowie St, Austin, TX 78703

Neighborhood: Downtown

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Whole Foods’ headquarters is located directly above their flagship retail store in Downtown Austin. It serves as their global customer support office with jobs in marketing, finance, supply chain management, and more.

TikTok

300 Colorado St, Austin, TX 78701

Neighborhood: Downtown Austin

TikTok Austin employs hundreds of sales, marketing, advertising, and corporate teams at its downtown office. Managing TikTok’s ad product is its main function, with engaging on-site amenities and a fast-paced work culture that mimics those of Austin’s tech hubs.

Kendra Scott

3800 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78756

Neighborhood: Central Austin

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Kendra Scott’s headquartered office in central Austin is home to product design, merchandising, marketing, sales, and HR teams employing over 500 members. This state-of-the-art “Home Office”  is inspired by gemstones and embodies luxury with a gym, nail salon, game room, cafes, and a collaborative design studio. It’s no wonder Austin creatives flock here!

YETI

7601 Southwest Pkwy, Austin, TX 78735

Neighborhood: South Austin

The corporate headquarters for this outdoor lifestyle brand houses just under 1,000 professionals in corporate functions, product design, marketing, and operations. The YETI office is decorated with rugged and nature-inspired decor, perfectly suited for Austin’s outdoorsy culture.

Poppi

31 Navasota St suite 270, Austin, TX 78702

Neighborhood: East Austin

As one of the fastest growing beverage brands, Poppi grew its footprint in Austin with an expansive HQ featuring creative workspaces decorated by vibrant on-brand color schemes. Poppi Austin employs marketing, product development, sales, and operations teams.

Healthcare and Hospitality

Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin

1201 W 38th St, Austin, TX 78705

Neighborhood: Central Austin

Ascension Seton is a major hospital network operating throughout greater Austin. It employs over 12,000 staff, while a significant portion is at the Ascension Seton Medical Center hub outside Hyde Park. It’s affiliated with Dell Children’s Medical Center located in East Austin.

St. David’s Hospital

919 E 32nd St, Austin, TX 78705

Neighborhood: Central Austin (Medical District)

St David’s Hospital flagship medical facility in Central Austin provides a comprehensive range of acute care and specialized healthcare services including a Comprehensive Stroke Center and the Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute. The Central Austin hub alone employs over 2,000.

Ally Medical ER

5525 Burnet Rd suite a, Austin, TX 78756

Neighborhood: Central Austin

As one of the top-rated workplaces in Austin, Ally Medical Emergency Room has locations in Central and South Austin. They have consistently been named one of Austin’s top workplaces for work-life balance and meaningful patient care, made possible by a freestanding ER model.

Government and Education

The University of Texas at Austin

110 Inner Campus Dr, Austin, TX 78712

Neighborhood: Central Austin

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UT Austin has one of the largest student populations in the country, employing about 20,000 faculty members including professors, research scientists, administrators, and maintenance workers. UT Austin maintains a large influence in the area.

State of Texas

1100 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701

Neighborhood: Downtown (Capitol Complex)

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The Texas State Capitol located in downtown Austin employs a small number of dedicated staff while the State of Texas employs over 62,000 in greater Austin, driven by state agencies including administration, public safety, health, and transportation.

City of Austin

301 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701

Neighborhood: Downtown (City Hall)

Austin’s City Hall downtown includes the City Attorney’s Office and Budget Office, though the City of Austin’s workforce is diverse and employs over 13,000 in the police department, fire department, energy and water sectors, and more. The City of Austin’s employees rate good work/life balance, good benefits, and a welcoming environment.

Austin Independent School District

Austin ISD has 114 schools and is one of Central Texas’s largest employers. Highly-rated Austin ISD schools include McCallum High School, Liberal Arts & Science Academy, and Kealing Middle School.

Finance & Consulting

JPMorgan Chase

405 Colorado Street Austin, TX 78701

Neighborhood: Downtown

JP Morgan maintains a longstanding presence at its Austin U.S. Regional office, located downtown. It employs over 500 staff members and includes its private banking, wealth management and technology teams. Located on 405 Colorado Street, it holds space on a few top floors with views of the city, high-end conference rooms, and stunning outdoor terraces.

Deloitte

500 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701

Neighborhood: Downtown

Austin’s tech, government, and healthcare hub gives Deloitte clients in these industry sectors. The Deloitte downtown Austin office is a Class A workplace occupying a high-energy, modern building with views of the skyline.

Accenture Austin

323 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701

Neighborhood: Downtown

The Accenture Austin main office is located on Congress Avenue in the McKean-Eilers Building, though it occupies additional office space throughout the area. Its downtown location primarily serves its corporate functions, though its entire Austin presence hires those in strategy, consulting, and operations. Accenture’s strong reputation and workforce make it one of the top employers in Austin.

KPMG

111 Congress Ave #1900, Austin, TX 78701

Neighborhood: Downtown

KPMG serves many of Austin’s growing tech and energy firms with consulting, tax, and accounting services. Located in the One Congress Plaza, it has been operating in the city since 1948 and now acts as the KPMG Infrastructure Advisory headquarters. Right on Congress Avenue, employees take advantage of downtown’s active and productive culture.

Apex Fintech Solutions

2010 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702

Neighborhood: East Austin

Apex Fintech Solutions holds a 1,000 team member workforce in East Austin. Blending finance with digital solutions, Apex Fintech was named one of the fastest growing companies in 2024 and maintains over 37 million brokerage accounts. A fast-paced workplace, this company seeks software engineers, data analysts, and sales professionals

I’m Relocating to Austin – Where Should I Live?

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If you’re moving to Austin and looking for a creative, vibrant community to live in, East Austin’s Lirica apartments might be your perfect home base. Lirica is a brand-new apartment community with coworking spaces, a vinyl lounge, a cafe, and live-work units for entrepreneurs. Discover our studio, one, two, and three-bedroom homes!

 

 

East Austin moves at its own pace. East Austin moves at its own pace. It’s where locals run along lakeside trails, murals cover entire walls, and restaurant patios fill with people gathered around communal tables. Austin’s eastside community is gritty, creative, and sprawling with good food options and outdoor activity.

East Austin’s brand-new apartment community, Lirica, provides access to all the hot spots and hidden gems.

This is your itinerary to East Austin’s best: including creative centers, outdoor trails, athletic activity, and top restaurants and coffee shops.

Explore Arts & Shopping

Canopy Arts Complex

Austin’s east side is known for its hip, artistic vibe, which is why it’s worth exploring the Canopy, a Central East Austin arts complex featuring multiple galleries and studio spaces where local artists share their passion and creativity with the community. Each gallery has their own programming and hours, but the first Saturday of every month is an Open Canopy where visitors can tour the entire complex.

East Austin Market Sidewalk Shops

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If you’re looking for a more casual art exploration, you can find it at East Austin Market, a quarterly outdoor sidewalk arts market hosting a curated mix of local makers and artists.

East Austin Mural Walk

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Take a self-guided tour of the murals of East Austin while appreciating the color and beauty local artists bring to the community. Start at the “Creative Action Mural” on East 17th Street, make a stop at “We Are East Austin” on Chicon Street, and end at “Welcome to Austin” at Lott Pocket Park. In total there are eight murals to tour!

Boutiques on East 11th Street

For a little retail shopping, check out the boutiques and vintage stores on East 11th Street. Here you’ll find charming house decor, vintage clothing pieces, and fun bookstores that pair reading with wine!

Explore Outdoor Trails

Lady Bird Lake Hike & Bike Trail (East Austin access)

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The Lady Bird Lake Hike & Bike Trail (also known as the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail) is where you’ll find Austin locals bike riding, running, or taking leisurely strolls. This 10-mile long trail winds through downtown and offers stopping points like the Stevie Ray Vaughan statue, Festival Beach Wildflower Meadow, and the boardwalk.

Boggy Creek Greenbelt

The Boggy Creek Greenbelt starts at an 89-acre park nestled in the heart of east Austin. This 2.5-mile trail winds through beautiful wide green spaces, park pavilions, and a community garden.

East Boggy Creek Greenbelt & Walnut Creek Trail

The East Boggy Creek Greenbelt is only a mile and a half from Lirica, our East Austin apartment community. It loops around a forested park right next to Walnut Creek Trail, another beautiful trail alongside Boggy Creek.

Delve Into East Austin’s Fitness & Wellness Culture

East Austin has a large fitness and wellness community. Along with outdoor hiking trails, you’ll find a diverse range of recreational facilities that are worth visiting not simply for the workout, but to discover the passion East Austin holds for activity.

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Fitness Studios & Gyms

If you’re looking for a true workout in the area, these locally owned fitness studios and gyms are incredible representations of the community’s love for fitness.

The Austin Bouldering Project

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The Austin Bouldering Project is a 50,000-square feet facility housing a yoga studio, bouldering wall, open fitness space, and saunas. The Bouldering Project Springdale location is considered the world’s largest bouldering gym, plus, they offer climbing training, rotating climbing routes, and youth classes.

If you’re looking to be active during a trip to the East Austin area, visiting the Austin Bouldering Project is a must.

East Austin Paddle Club

Play pickleball with friends at East Austin Paddle Club! You can book either indoor or outdoor courts at this facility. Plus, they offer lessons and an open play where players can join pickup games.

East Austin Run Club

The East Austin Run Club starts at Yellow Jacket and often meets at Flitch Coffee or the Austin Bouldering Project, encouraging an inclusive, welcoming environment.

Other run clubs have sprouted up like Desnudo’s own run club and The East Side Beer Runners.

Restaurants & Coffee Shops

East Austin is home to some of the city’s best artisanal coffee shops showcasing unique flavors and innovative atmospheres. Here are some of our favorites.

Desnudo Coffee

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Desnudo Coffee is one of East Austin’s most popular locally owned coffee shops. Operating out of a mobile trailer, they are most known for their innovative flavors like the Brown Sugar Miso Latte, and their value-focused supply chain model that prioritizes coffee quality and their partnered farmers.

Fleet Coffee

If you’re into specialty coffee and looking for a calm spot to bring a book or laptop, Fleet Coffee is a great option. The owners of this quaint cafe are championship-winning baristas and they partner with a rotating list of specialty roasters.

Lou’s Eastside

Lou’s Eastside is sort of a mix between a diner and a fast-food restaurant with a turfed outdoor patio, walk-up order and pick-up station, and a classic menu with burgers, fries, and milkshakes. It’s an awesome choice for a casual bite to eat in East Austin.

De Nada Cantina

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De Nada Cantina is a trendy, laid-back taco restaurant on the East Side known for tasty margaritas in pink plastic buckets and awesome barbacoa tacos. Always buzzing with locals, De Nada is the perfect place to meet up with friends.

Micklethwait Barbecue

Any Texas itinerary isn’t complete without a stop for barbecue and Micklethwait Barbecue is one of the renowned Texas BBQ spots. Located in East Austin on Springdale Road, Micklethwait serves scratch-made, oak-smoked meats, sausages, and outstanding homemade bread.

Lirica Apartments: East Austin at Your Fingertips

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East Austin isn’t just a neighborhood – it’s an entire feeling. If you’re looking to move at the pace of the East Side with proximity to outdoor activity, laid-back restaurants, and creative community, Lirica puts you right in the middle of it.

Explore Lirica’s brand-new studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments and live-work homes located on East 7th Street. Here, we offer shared community spaces that bring together East Austin’s energy and modern, functional living.

Schedule a tour at Lirica and explore East Austin with this crafted itinerary to the neighborhood!

East Austin is full of diverse local cuisines, contributing to the neighborhood’s exceptional restaurants and experimental food concepts. From scrappy taco trucks and award-winning barbecue to intriguing cocktail lounges and French brasseries, a blended identity lies in the Eastside.

In this part of the city, you’ll often see bungalows converted into full-service restaurants, and huge outdoor patios with live music, games, and a lively crowd. Whether you’re seeking the ultimate dinner reservation for a date night or spot to grab quick food during your busy workday, you’ll find it in East Austin.

In this guide, we’ll give you some of the best restaurants in East Austin, including hidden gems you haven’t yet been to. These are our recommendations for a boozy brunch or midday lunch meeting, a dinner reservation worth making, and an irresistible late-night bite. Plus, if you’re a resident of Lirica, a new East Austin high rise apartment building, you’ll have ultimate access to these restaurants in the area.

Brunch & Midday Bites

Sawyer & Co.

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A backyard patio and casual retro aesthetic make Sawyer & Co a dream for Instagram-vying brunch-goers. They serve cajun southern classics like shrimp and grits, crawfish, and fried chicken biscuits. Make boozy brunch plans in this chic 1950s diner, order their most popular menu items like the Bloody Mary and Étouffée, and enjoy a nostalgic level of comfort in East Austin. Located on East Cesar Chavez Street, residents of East Austin’s newest luxury apartment building, Lirica, can simply walk down the road for a fun and delicious brunch at Sawyer & Co.

Sour Duck Market

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Sour Duck Market is part-bakery, part-casual cafe, and part-beer garden. Serving a daily menu of affordable and artisanal brunch items, from breakfast tacos to smoked mushroom danishes, this spot is perfect for a meeting or a midday laptop session. Grab a hand-crafted sandwich and enjoy Sour Duck Market’s communal outdoor atmosphere. Plus, the patio is dog-friendly!

Bird Bird Biscuit

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Serving primarily as a breakfast/lunch pickup joint, Bird Bird Biscuit offers the best biscuit sandwich in Austin, according to locals. With an easy online ordering system and quick pickup, busy professionals in East Austin frequent Bird Biscuit when on-the-go but seeking a more elevated option. Try favorites like the “Queen Beak” (fried chicken, spiced honey, chipotle mayo), or the “Dough-Doughs” (biscuit dough coated in cinnamon sugar).

Cuantos Tacos

Rated by the MICHELIN Guide, Cuantos Tacos serves authentic Mexico City street-style tacos out of a food truck at the Arbor Food Park. Made on nixtamalized corn tortillas with tender, flavorful meats like beef cheek, brisket, and barbacoa, Cuantos Tacos is a quintessential quick lunch option in East Austin. They are best known for their Suadero and Cachete tacos – a must-try nearby!

Brew & Brew

Brew & Brew is a truly hipster cafe, where you can transition from a morning espresso to a late-afternoon pilsner without leaving your seat. Located on East 5th Street, Brew & Brew is open daily with highly rated coffee, 30+ craft beers on tap, and a brunch, lunch, and bagel menu that’s perfect for the city’s remote professionals to eat while they work. We recommend going early in the morning on a weekday before the bagels sell out!

Uptown Sports Club

This isn’t your average sports bar. Founded by Aaron Franklin (of Franklin Barbecue), Uptown Sports Club is where you can get Louisiana Cajun fare like po’boys, gumbo, and oysters for brunch or dinner within a cozy old-school New Orleans-style diner atmosphere. Come in for a casual sit-down lunch or reappear in the evening for a hearty meal of burgers and fries.

Where to Make Dinner Plans

Justine’s Brasserie

Justine’s is a romantic French bistro located down the road from Lirica on East 5th (residents can even walk there!) with a vinyl-only soundtrack, private patio bungalows, and a dining room decorated with chandeliers and silk red overhangs. Known for its ambiance, this restaurant is perfect for a date night or high-end girls’ dinner with oysters, escargot, ratatouille, and crème brûlée.

Industry

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Industry is “a spot for everyone”, with frequent events like jazz jam sessions and ladies’ brunch, and a focus on a communal atmosphere, Industry is where East Austin locals go for scratch-made food and stay late for a lively atmosphere. It’s incredibly spacious with a massive indoor and outdoor area which includes a golf simulator, ping pong tables, and an efficient ordering system, allowing patrons to spend more time socializing.

Try what they’re known for! Brisket tacos, award-winning mac ’n’ cheese, and health food options make this spot perfect for the modern Austin local.

Suerte

An award-winning destination focused on house-made masa and carefully selected spirits, Suerte highlights traditional Mexican cooking with Texas ingredients, remaining true to high-quality food and high-class service. The Suadero Tacos, conchas, and hand-selected mezcal and agave spirits are must-orders. Make this luxe dinner reservation in East Austin!

De Nada Cantina

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Housed in a vibrant, repurposed greenhouse on East Cesar Chavez, De Nada Cantina is one of the most popular Mexican restaurants in East Austin. Known for strong margaritas served in signature pink cups, barbacoa tacos, and handmade blue corn tortillas, De Nada Cantina is one of those go-tos for good food and a buzzy atmosphere. It’s decorated in bright, bold colors and rustic furniture, and has a lively outdoor patio sought after by locals. This restaurant is a must for happy hour.

Micklethwait Barbecue

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Rated as one of Austin’s Best Restaurants of 2025, Micklethwait Barbecue offers barbecue 100% from scratch. You can order from the food trailer or inside a converted home now-turned BBQ restaurant. Customers rave about the food, primarily the brisket, homemade bread, jalapeño cheese grits, and the frito pie that impress even barbecue aficionados. Micklethwait is an East Austin staple that once you try, will have you coming back for more.

Licha’s Cantina

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Located in a converted bungalow on East 6th, Licha’s Cantina specializes in Mexico City street food. If you want authentic, high-quality Mexican food and margaritas without the upscale atmosphere, Licha’s is where to go. It has a sprawling patio, rustic interiors, and a lively bar. Reserve your spot to try their popular margs and micheladas, beloved Sopecitos, and some of the best authentic Mexican flavors East Austin has to offer.

Revelry Kitchen + Bar

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Sporting a large outdoor patio, this high-energy East Austin social house bridges the gap between a restaurant, lounge, and sports bar. Known for hosting frequent live music and events, Revelry Kitchen & Bar also has nine TVs, bringing in sports fans who come for the game and stay for the music. Unlike other bars in East Austin, Revelry offers a standout menu, with customer favorites like the brunch Wings & Waffles and $12 carafes, and smash burgers and fried brussel sprouts, making this spot ideal for casual parties.

Central Machine Works

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Housed within an 1940’s metal fabrication shop on East Cesar Chavez Street, Central Machine Works combines the legacy of its industrial roots with craft beer and pub food, creating a sprawling, vibrant beer hall that mimics those of Germany. It’s food menu is a take on pub food with slight European influence. It’s best known for the artisan pizzas, soft pretzels with beer cheese, and German lagers.

Central Machine Works is both family and dog-friendly with large outdoor space and patio tables. Great for group gatherings – make this the first stop before hitting the bars on East Cesar Chavez.

Best Late Night Grub

Lustre Pearl East

Lustre Pearl East boasts a restored 1895 house with a huge backyard filled with ping pong, hula hoops, cornhole, and a taco trailer. Both unpretentious and impressive, Lustre Pearl East is where Austin locals come to mingle, bar hop, and grub. Though the menu is drink-forward, their food comes out unexpectedly consistent and exquisite. Even the loaded tots, Cuban sandwich, and street tacos come with unique toppings and incredible presentation.

Nickel City

Nickel City is an unsuspecting hidden gem in East Austin. A dive bar on the outside and a Simpsons-themed bar on the inside, Nickel City truly keeps it “Austin weird”. Open until 2AM on the weekends, Nickel City serves up both craft libations and food trucks with a menu that doesn’t call too much attention to itself but ought to – with mouthwatering favorites like the Looseburger, Double Smash Burger, and famous Detroit-style coney dogs that locals call the best in the city.

Murray’s Tavern

Murray’s Tavern is a newer spot in Austin. Opened in 2023 by the owner of Nickel City, Uncle Nicky’s, and Old Pal, Murray’s Tavern is a sophisticated late-night choice. Its atmosphere and menu are inspired by New York City taverns. A cozy, elevated interior pairs with big-city comfort classics, including fish & chips, prime rib, and chicken pot pie. What’s more is that the cocktail menu is characteristically New York with impeccable cosmopolitans and dirty negronis, and unlike other high-end restaurants, this spot is consistently open until 12AM.

Jewboy Sliders

Jewboy Sliders has earned a reputation as one of East Austin’s most beloved late-night food destinations. A spin-off from Jewboy Burgers, Jewboy Sliders serves a hungry after-hours crowd with famously crispy latkes, fries, and a variety of sliders. Try “The Gringo”, made with their special Schmutz (smoky aioli). Open consistently past midnight, there is a good reason this East Austin spot is favored by late-night workers and weekend bar hoppers.

East Austin: The Destination of Diverse Flavors & Laid-Back Vibes

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So, where will you dine next? The good news is – even the unknown, scrappy places are some of the best places to eat in Austin. Where  atmosphere is king and food is hardly remiss of authentic flavors, East Austin is the best neighborhood for incredible dining options.

During your exploration of the Eastside, check out Lirica, a new luxury apartment building in East Austin. We’re located on East 7th Street, steps away from beloved restaurants and with high-rise views of the city. View our studio, one, two, and three-bedroom apartments now for rent!