Chuggin' Monkey is not a monkey-themed bar, but one can go crazy and have all the fun possible at this bar and nightclub. Having a two-level courtyard out, people have ample of room to escape from the crowd and relax or watch a game on the television screens available out there. Hot-looking staff, great music provided by the DJ, and drink specials are pretty good too and so is the crowd. Do drop by, well at least once.
Cain & Abel's, typically, is a bar for the college-going crowd. With decent music playing in the background, this place could get a little loud thanks to the televisions available to watch the games. With young blood coming in, this place is always a fun place to be in. The drinks are quite reasonably priced while the food served is in good quality and quantity. Besides that, there is a pool table to enhance the entertainment factor. If you're 21 or above, you should drop by.
Parmer Lane Tavern is one awesome sports bar. The drinks are inexpensive, while the bartenders are good at their jobs. Apart from the usual features, this bar also has pool tables and shuffle-boards, not to mention the jukebox, which keeps the bar lively. The crowd is regular and friendly too. It's a great place to drop by after work or even if it's just to grab a couple of drinks.
After a long day of site-seeing, you may just want to head back to the hotel and relax. But what about dinner? Eighteenth Over Austin has you covered! A casual dining restaurant located on the 18th floor of the Hilton Garden Inn Austin Downtown serves up some Texan dishes, along with wine and cocktails, if you feel like it. With an amazing view and affordable prices for the atmosphere, it's a great choice for breakfast or dinner. Call or see the website for more information.
Here's a bar in the Sixth Street area that knows why you come through their doors. The Thirsty Nickel tries to make sure that by the time you leave you won't be thirsty anymore. The bartenders are friendly and keep the drinks coming. The bar has daily drink specials that make the gross amount of alcohol you'll order affordable. There's generally a DJ but when a music festival comes to town, that's when this place gets packed all wanting to catch the live gigs. It's a great place to start your evening off right.
With a menu featuring small plates, pizza, pasta, and sandwiches, North Italia is great for lunch or dinner. The atmosphere is casual, but hip, making an ordinary lunch out feel like a special occasion. Must-try dishes include spinach tortellini, rosemary chicken, and grilled pork tenderloin. Take a seat on the outdoor patio to add a quintessential Austin touch to your dining experience.