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Continental Club
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

1315 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704

Kimberly K. writes: Warning
According to the surgeon general, women should not drink alcoholic beverages including distilled spirits, beer, coolers, and wine during pregnancy because of risk of birth defects. (Posted in the women's room at CC)

Door guy let us in for…

Barton Springs Pool
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

2101 Barton Springs Road
Austin, TX 78704

Christine A. writes: My heart belongs to Barton Springs Pool. I fell in love with the icy water, beautiful trees, snack bar and even the moss on the bottom when I came to Austin to go to college. During the early years, I spent many great weekends with friends on "the…

Ruta Maya International Headquarters
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

3601 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704

Sonia L. writes: great coffee, but we have a kilo from costco (they sell em for 12 bucks - yes, ruta maya beans!) so i have a hard time justifying paying for a cup. i enjoy going there in warmer temperatures for the iced coffee, and i also recommend the mint hibiscus…

Bats under the Congress Avenue bridge
Neighborhood: Downtown

100 South Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78701

aspasia s. writes: The bats of Austin's Congress Ave Bridge ...

Since I started Yelp I have always wanted to review this phenomenon ...

In the late 90s, specifically in 1997 when I was a young geek and newbie to a company and phenomenon called "Tivoli software", which…

The No Pants Compound

East Austin
Austin, TX 78722

Cody R. writes: I have journeyed to the NPC and what I have brought back from my travels is a new understanding of life and inner peace. It's changed me in ways that can only be described as "re-birth". I not only checked my pants at the door, I also checked my "old…

South by Southwest Conference

Austin, TX 78751

Ryan S. writes: Ah, South by...

Never have I ever seen such ridiculous collections of trend-whoring douchebaggery than during the time you're in town. First the sideburn-and-wide-rimmed- glasses explosion that comes in followed shortly by the cracked out…

Cactus Cafe and Bar
Neighborhood: University of Texas

2247 Guadalupe
Austin, TX 78713

Mary Kay S. writes: I just want to let Chewy know that we were discussing Marx and Engels on Cactus Cafe's ratty couches as late as 1986. And I didn't have testicles then either.

And must also express surprise that the Cactus charges covers now! Though I guess I'm an…

Austin Yelp Happy Hour

Austin, TX 78702

Larry M. writes: When is the next one? I say we do Peter Pan's Mini Golf!

YOU CAN DRINK BEER THERE!

LISTEN TO COUNTRY AND HEAVY METAL!

Be an angst-ridden teen again...oh wait, maybe that's just me...

Blue Genie Art Industries
Neighborhood: East Austin

916 Springdale Rd
Austin, TX 78702

Michelle C. writes: Totally agree with Alexandra - Blue Genie rocks. But while their annual art bazaar is indeed fabulous, it is only the tip of the Blue Genie iceberg. The other 11 months of the year, the amazing artists at Blue Genie are creating incredible works of…

The Hole In the Wall
Neighborhood: University of Texas

2538 Guadalupe St
Austin, TX 78705

Don R. writes: I've had a long on-going love/hate relationship with The Hole. Some smart guy once said, ""The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposing ideas in mind at the same time and still retain the ability to function."

Well I must…

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Neighborhood: Circle C Ranch

4801 La Crosse Avenue
Austin, TX 78739

La G. writes: Boys: If you have done something terribly wrong, take your girl here after a nice brunch. The landscape is gorgeous and the flowers are so beautiful, even you will appreciate their existence.
Women: Drag your man here if he has done something wrong.…

The Mean Eyed Cat

1621 West 5th Street
Austin, TX 78703

Kevin N. writes: I'm like a slathering, Pavlovian idiot when it comes to The Mean Eyed Cat. Like the Johnny Cash bar-Chainsaw bar personality-overload mashup you never knew you always needed, this is the place I frequent when I'd like my cold ones with a jukebox…

Leslie the Transvestite

At most bus stops downtown
and on 6th every single weekend
Austin, TX 78704

Liz W. writes: Leslie is pretty cool.

Once, he helped me out with a few clues from the Friday New York Times crossword puzzle.

Once, he asked for a drag from my cigar and kind of fish-lipped it.

Once, he smoked something else with some of my friends.

Once, he looked at…

GSD&M
Neighborhood: Downtown

828 W 6 St
Austin, TX 78703

Colby B. writes: I have nothing but great things to say about my time at GSD&M. I met some of my best friends in the world here, and, 5 years after leaving, we're just as close. They do fantastic work across the board, and I miss them, their culture and, even their…

Just For Fun Watercraft Rental

Emerald Point Marina
5973 Hiline Road
Austin, TX 78734

Kevin N. writes: Spent most of Saturday out on Lake Travis on "Club Fred," the Just for Fun Party Barge. Given that the day in question began with an 80% chance of rain, my party's actual experience on the water was terrific, thanks mostly to our driver (the big…

First Thursday South Congress
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

South Congress
between Riverside and Oltorf
Austin, TX 78704

Gweirful G. writes: Wullll.... First Thursday ain't what it used to be. Used to being this smallish little thing where you could walk into a SoCo shop and stand in a relatively short line and walk out with a buhr from the keg. Run into some buddies on the street and…

Zilker Botanical Gardens
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

2220 Barton Springs Rd
Austin, TX 78746

Allison P. writes: I originally moved to Austin in 1999, and I went to the Zilker Botanical Gardens for the first time today. That's kind of a crime. I should have to give my Austinite card back. For you photographer's, there are countless photo ops.

I'm no expert on…

Dandelion Cafe
Neighborhood: East Austin

1115 E 11th St
Austin, TX 78702

badass P. writes: I discovered Dandelion Cafe on Thursday evening, and I must say it is now one of my favorite places. Besides having good food (try the chicken salad sandwich and the Vegetable soup), Dandelion Cafe is a quiet place with decent lighting, laid-back…

Book Woman

5501 N Lamar Blvd
Ste A-105
Austin, TX 78751

Jaime M. writes: This store is for the woman-plus.
Woman-plus-Latin American.
Woman-plus-activist.
Woman-plus-lesbian.
Woman-plus-wife.
And so on.
I'm not especially plus-anything these days, and while a few novels and general feminist nonfiction appealed to me, I felt…

raspa stand near United Rent-All

1900 W Anderson Ln
Austin, TX 78757

kacyblaine j. writes: I have worked at raspas for several years. It may be a bit biased, but these are the best summertime treat that I have ever experienced!!

I am excited to be part of the team to move to Casey's and keep the tradition alive!! Now that we have opened…

Alamo Drafthouse

13729 Research Blvd
Austin, TX 78750

Cody R. writes: I'm writing a bad review for Alamo Drafthouse..... sound the alarm.

You know how when you're at Disney Land/World and you're walking through Frontier Land or Epcot? (come on.... stay with me) It's really cool to imagine being in the Old West, or…

Austin Farmers Market
Neighborhood: Downtown

4th & Guadalupe
Austin, TX 78701

Jaye J. writes: One of my New Year's Resolutions is to try and make 50% of my diet locally grown/produced, local being defined as 100 miles around Austin. The Austin Farmer's Market makes this a no brainer.

I love getting up early on Saturday mornings and heading up…

Mount Bonnell

Mt Bonnell Rd.
Austin, TX 78731

Anna B. writes: Why you should go: best view of Austin from Austin

Who you should take: a first date, your family, your dog, a good conversationalist, an out-of-towner, yourself, some one you're trying to convince to move here (or stay), a combination of the above.…

Capital Pedicab

Austin, TX 78701

Danielle G. writes: Ron S. (I sure hope I got your name right) You saved my pedicure and my blistered feet last night.

After a magnificent Yelp Elite event, me and the husband went for some Sushi at a place he said was "oh about 2 blocks" from where we were.
Rule of…

Austinist

Austin, TX 78799

Clarisa R. writes: Everyday I check a few Web sites: Yelp (of course), Myspace, The Superficial and Austinist. I love Austinist.com because it's constantly informing me about what's going on around Austin. I have all of my co-workers on it too. They site has several…

Zibadoo

78705

blair r. writes: Ok, I may be biased, but I think this is a great idea.

Zibadoo sends promotions (aka, coupons) to your cell phone. But only when you ask for them.

Why would you want a promotion on your cell phone? So that you can get a deal on the stuff you buy…

Chris Gunn Tattoo
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

1313 S. Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704

Nancy A. writes: The nicest, most talented guy you will ever meet. I was prepared for a pretentious artist type after hearing all of this guys glowing reviews even from out of state. What a sweetheart...next time I will book in advance so Chris can tattoo me...Im…

Rio Rita Lounge
Neighborhood: East Austin

1308 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78702

Justin B. writes: Which do I like better: a) A bar where I can drink beer and feel like I'm in my friend's mom's den, or b) A coffee shop where I can drink espresso and feel like I'm in a saloon? So often my plans are ruined because I can't decide.

Now, I'll never have…

Kerbey Lane Cafe
Neighborhood: University of Texas

2606 Guadalupe St
Austin, TX 78705

Steven N. writes: For awhile I ended up going to Kerbey on a fairly regular basis. Then I realized I didn't really like all that much stuff on the menu. I decided I was over Kerbey and didn't go for a long time. These days I will roll thru once a month or so when…

Eliza Page
Neighborhood: Downtown

229 W 2nd St
Austin, TX 78799

Dawn B. writes: as we continue on to find the perfect wedding band, we stop into eliza page. i walk in just a few minutes under closing time. our girl was so nice and pleasant to me during my visit, i never even realized how late it was. i spent some time looking…

2006 ACL Music Festival
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

Zilker Park
2100 Barton Springs Rd
Austin, TX 78799

Larry M. writes: Just to summarize:

1. This festival may have the most kick ass line-up EVER...not to be missed...EVER

2. It is as HOT AS HOT CAN BE...the AT&T booth offers air conditioning, so by all means utilize it...there's nothing harder on your body than extreme…

Friends of the Library Book Sale
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

South 5th and Mary Streets
Austin, TX 78704

Jackson R. writes: Touchdown, baby!

So what does the Austin Public Library do with all of the books and records that they don't think they need anymore? They liquidate them at the future location of the Twin Oaks branch, formerly the Post Office.

I scored big, as they…

The Backyard

13101 W Highway 71
Austin, TX 78738

Randall R. writes: Dear California transplants,

Please remember that, like you, most of us are not from Austin. What brought us all here was the quirky, artsy, creative nature of the city and the surrounding landscape. I'm guessing most of you are no exception.

I am…

SegCity
Neighborhood: Downtown

621 East Sixth Street
Austin, TX 78701

Jeremy H. writes: Segways are just plain fun. For those who don't know what they are, they are an uber expensive 2-wheeled toy that uses a balacing system to get you around at up to 12mph. It's something you'd expect Bruce Wayne to have, zipping around his mansion.…

Cantanker Magazine

Austin, TX 78705

Angel Q. writes: Finally a Mag (Quarterly) which reviews and supports the thriving visual Arts scene here in Austin! Check it out.

austinist.com

Austin, TX 78799

Clarisa R. writes: This new Web site is Austin's answer to the Gothamist.
It has a cool "Ist" list that has free and not-so-free music, movie and arts events going on during the week, as well as local reviews and Freewilliamsburg-esque stories.
You'll like it if you need…

Loop 360

SH 360
Austin, TX 78799

Patrick W. writes: In Austin, Loop 360 (that's the real name; more official names include SH 360 and Capitol of Texas Highway) is the shiznit. It is the prettiest highway in the city, and the easiest to navigate (though during rush hour, the stoplights sometimes get…

Rowing Dock

2418 Stratford Dr
Town Lake
Austin, TX 78746

James T. writes: Granted, I haven't rented a kayak from anywhere else on Town Lake, but after going here I don't need to. $10/hr gets you a wonderful location and your choice of individual kayak ($15/hr for a 2 person). I have used a few of these, and I don't know…

The Co-Op Outlet
Neighborhood: University of Texas

2304 Guadalupe St
Austin, TX 78705

Sarah M. writes: Yes, indeed! The Co-Op Outlet is a great alternative to the crowded and overpriced Co-Op main store. Both are on Guadalupe, both are overloaded with University of Texas "gear", but the outlet is the only way to go.

I've purchased many gifts for my…

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