Fun fact: this venue’s namesake is an ode to the Native American tribe, not the punk rock hairstyle. Housing indie acts and emerging local talent, The Mohawk also features arcade games, arm-wrestling spaces and a killer happy hour—we recommend a stout whisky drink.

You’ve been warned: if you love punk with a side of Lone Stars and PBR tallboys, you may never leave Beerland. Immerse yourself in ear-splitting music, pool, arcade games and karaoke for an unforgettably good time.

For the bluesy crew, Skylark is the place to be. Get your fix for music influenced by the likes of Robert Johnson and Muddy Waters—this hidden gem offers live sets from some of Austin’s best blues bands.

With cheap beer, an infamously “unique” Sunday bingo game, annual car show, and a calendar chockfull of amazing acts, Little Longhorn Saloon has served up pure honky-tonk for over two decades.

Dating back to the 1930s, Christopher B. Stubblefield turned the art of BBQ into a legendary venue. This go-to venue has hosted legends like Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash while offering a simple meaty menu and classic southern sides.

Backed by an amazing hands-on marketing story, this versatile restaurant offers dozens of tacos to satisfy any palate. Try the “trashy” Trailer Park taco, as the owners call it—hold the lettuce and pile on the queso.

Rich with natural historic beauty, Swift’s Attic’s menu of “modern American small plates” keep visitors and locals coming back for more. Star dishes include tender squid fries and edamame served with—you didn’t guess it—Pop Rocks.

This chic spot features Japanese farmhouse cuisine: think unexpected dishes like Maguro sashimi and goat cheese, Brussels sprouts with fish caramel, and Karaage—a fried, marinated chicken—to shock and delight your taste buds.