Set along Fitzhugh Road in Dripping Springs, Fitzhugh Brewing is owned and managed by Kerbey Smith. This micro-brewery is known for its fantastic range of old-style beers from around the world. They often host fun-filled weekly events like live music nights, themed parties and game days to keep the fun quotient high. It is also equipped with a taproom, an outdoor seating area and a play area for children. This micro-brewery and taproom even offers space to host private events like birthdays, engagement parties and reunions.
Located on the UT campus, this small dark cavern is a singer/songwriter paradise. The venue attracts local artists as well as nationally recognized ones. Acoustic combos also play here. The Cafe is rather small, so the acoustics are great and the audience is filled with both devoted music fans and the university crowd. It can be difficult to find; call ahead for walking directions on campus.
Open since 1975, this Austin establishment has been a mainstay on the fine dining scene ever since. The complimentary valet service, charming Clarksville neighborhood setting, and exquisite cuisine prepared by expert chef Larry McGuire has this place constantly buzzing with activity. The imaginative menu will have your mouth watering as you try to decide between a bone-in New York strip steak or Akaushi ribeye and whether or not you want to top it with garlic confit and rosemary butter or béarnaise sauce. Don't forget to save room for desserts, their soufflés are often raved about.
Walking into the Crown & Anchor is like walking into the University of Texas boathouse. The HD screens showcasing games, burgers and fries and a good selection of beer make the pub a popular hangout among college students and professors too. For the wagering kind, there's the dartboard and pool tables to win a few bucks. If you don't worry about parking and enjoy being a part of a boisterous crowd then spend an evening at this unofficial Austin Institution.
Hopdoddy is a restaurant specializing in high quality burgers and beers, located in South Austin. Hopdoddy features fresh ground beef burgers daily available with classic as well as new and inventive topping combinations, like the Terlingua burger, which is topped with Chile con Carne, corn fritos and a generous dollop of cheddar, or the Janis Joplin burger, which is a hemp seed veggie pattie with avocado, sunflower sprouts and cheddar, again. For those who want to be a little more health conscious, they have salad bowls available with all their different types of patties (beef, buffalo, tuna, turkey or veggie). In addition to the solid foods, they also offer delicious milkshakes, available with various types of liquor to spike them with, and a good selection of craft beers.
Midnight Cowboy occupies a space that was once a brothel, with a bare red lightbulb being the only indicator of the existence of this speakeasy on the infamous street. Interiors have been completely overhauled and now sport a sleek and stylish vibe. Ornate light fittings, plush private booths, and Victorian-themed wallpapers make up the intimate space. On offer is a refined selection of cocktails, mixed with skill by the bar team, some done tableside with much flourish by the period-attired bartenders. Reservations are recommended, as only a limited number can be seated at the intimate bar.