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Santorini Cafe
Greek restaurant
Gyros, baklava & other Greek snacks served in a cheery white cottage with a wine bar & a patio.
$ $$$
4.80 (2.1K reviews)
3
Waterloo Records & Video
Music store
Longtime hot spot with in-store performances, local artist compilations & concert ticket sales.
$$ $$
4.70 (2.4K reviews)
4
Saxon Pub
Live music venue
Popular concert space with free weekday happy hour shows, a listening room & an intimate atmosphere.
$ $$$
4.70 (1.1K reviews)
5
The Skylark Lounge
Live music bar
Beer, wine & cocktails in funky bar (with patio & billiards) hosting blues bands & other live music.
$ $$$
4.70 (928 reviews)
6
Circuit of the Americas
Car racing track
Besides the U.S. Grand Prix, this 3.4-mile racetrack hosts concerts in its amphitheater.
4.60 (14.6K reviews)
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Kick Butt Coffee
Coffee shop
Lattes, beer & open-mike nights (plus martial-arts-inspired decor) attract a diverse crowd.
$ $$$
4.60 (2.3K reviews)
8
Mohawk Austin
Bar
Multilevel space with a bar, roofdeck & indoor/outdoor stages hosting local & touring acts.
$ $$$
4.60 (2.1K reviews)
9
Come and Take It Live
Bar
Live music, art shows, films & other events in a 2-story venue with multiple bars, billiards & TVs.
$$ $$
4.60 (1.5K reviews)
10
The Little Longhorn Saloon
Bar
This classic honky-tonk draws crowds with cold beer, live music & famous bingo games on Sundays.
$ $$$
4.70 (497 reviews)
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Sahara Lounge
Lounge
Laid-back live music venue with an African twist featuring an eclectic lineup & signature cocktails.
$ $$$
4.60 (926 reviews)
12
San Jac Saloon
Bar
Spacious hangout in a historic building with ample beer & sipping whiskey, live music & dancing.
$$ $$
4.60 (919 reviews)
13
Historic Scoot Inn
Live music venue
Eclectic indie bands & a dance floor in a happening, compact dive with 2 bars & lots of beer.
$ $$$
4.60 (914 reviews)
14
The Ballroom @ Spiderhouse
Event venue
Eclectic performance space featuring diverse events (live music, DJs & comedy), a full bar & patio.
$ $$$
4.50 (2.4K reviews)
15
Cenote
Restaurant
Nostalgic all-day cafe with French pressed coffee, farm-fresh American eats & Texas craft beer.
$ $$$
4.50 (1.9K reviews)
16
Speakeasy
Lounge
Sprawling 3-level nightclub with live music & DJs, plus '20s-style decor & a rooftop patio.
$$ $$
4.50 (1.7K reviews)
17
Antone's Nightclub
Live music venue
Past playground for Stevie Ray Vaughan & other music legends still thriving after nearly 40 years.
$$ $$
4.50 (1.4K reviews)
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Firehouse Lounge
Cocktail bar
Modern hostel accommodations & a bar serving craft cocktails in a circa-1885 fire station.
$$ $$
4.50 (1.3K reviews)
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Friends Bar
Live music bar
Energetic option for live performances from local musicians, DJ dance parties & drinks specials.
$$ $$
4.50 (1.1K reviews)