We hope you are able to spend some time in Austin either before or after the wedding! This is one of Nicole’s favorite cities (but she just may be biased). We wanted to share some highlights and our favorite spots with you so you can see why we love calling Austin home. Please let us know if you need a recommendation for something specific!

Pizza Options

Pinthouse Pizza

- Derek’s & Nicole’s first date

- We would recommend trying the Electric Jellyfish IPA

Home Slice Pizza

- Pizza by the slice options

- Try the garlic knot!

VIA 313

- Many gluten & dairy free options

- Detroit Style

Texmex Options

Veracruz

- Fantastic tacos

Chuy’s off Barton Springs Road

- This is the original location

Fresa’s

- Nicole would recommend the prickly pear margarita, brussel sprouts and sweet potato appetizers

Matt’s El Rancho

- Best known for their Mexican martinis

BBQ

Black’s BBQ (Off Guadelupe)

- Nicole’s favorite BBQ in town

Terry Black’s BBQ (off Barton Springs)

- Family Rival of Black's BBQ

Stiles Switch BBQ

- Derek’s favorite in town

- You'll recognize this location as the pool hall from Dazed & Confused

Franklin’s BBQ

- Elite BBQ, but be ready to be in line around 6/7AM

Asian Options

Loro

- Asian / BBQ Fusion

Uchi

- Upscale sushi

Lin’s Asian Bar + Dim Sum

Breakfast / Brunch Options

Kerbey Lane Cafe

- Staple diner of Austin

Magnolia Cafe

- Amazing food at this classic diner!

Revelry Bar + Kitchen (21+)

- Nicole’s favorite Bloody Mary’s

Austin Classics

Aba

- Mediterranean Restaurant

- Nicole craves their whipped feta appetizer

Patrizi’s

- Italian food truck and the cutest bar right next door called Butterfly Bar

- Usually only opens at 5PM each day so not a lunch spot

Haymaker

- Sports bar vibes & great poutine

Elizabeth Street Cafe

- French / Vietnamese

P. Terry’s Burgers

- We prefer this over In-N-Out, which is probably controversial

- They always have a shake of the month

Bars / Breweries

Whistler's

- Craft cocktails in a historic stone building

- Sometimes there’s a small mezcal bar open upstairs

- We may end up here after the wedding (it’s kind of tradition among our friends)

Skinny’s Off the Track

- Chill sports bar vibe

The Rustic Tap

- Usually has live music

- Off West 6th & easily accessible to more bars for bar hopping

Central Machine Works

- Large outdoor space & Food trucks

- Very VERY good burgers and sandwiches and pizzas

Meanwhile Brewery

- Big outdoor spaces

- Many different food trucks

Speakeasies

Firehouse Lounge

- Probably the easiest one to get into

- Typically doesn’t need a reservation

- Located in the Firehouse Hostel downtown and right behind a bookcase inside

** There are tons and they usually need reservations so we would recommend a general google search and getting an RSVP! **

Music Scene

Continental Club

- Funky fusion music spot

Elephant Room

- Jazz Club

White Horse

- Historic honky tonk/two stepping joint

Stubbs BBQ

- Historic concert hall in Austin

Outdoor Activities

Swim at Barton Springs Pool

- we highly recommend this (especially in the Texas heat)

- You can go here for more information on payment and park times https://www.austintexas.gov/services/visit-barton-springs

Deep Eddy Pool

- Popular outdoor swimming hole

Butler Pitch & Putt

- 9 Hole, par 3 downtown golf course

- Bar, food, & fun for all ages

Paddle Board off Lake Austin

- There are a couple different paddle board rental companies

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

Hike Mount Bonnell & view Austin 360 bridge

"I love you so much” mural

- Located @ Jo’s Coffee, 1300 S Congress Ave

See the bats

- Every Evening at duskish/dark under South Congress St Bridge

Flagship stores

Yeti

- Outdoor gear

Kendra Scott

- Jewelry

Erin Condren

- Stationary & planners

Tecovas

- Cowboy boots

History/Art Buffs

- Texas State Capitol

- Lyndon B Johnson President Museum

- Bullock Texas State History Museum

- Blanton Museum of Art