Austin is full of music, history, and culture, but it’s also lauded for its culinary scene. The city seamlessly blends classic Tex-Mex flavors with international specialties, served in restaurants, bar patios and rooftops, or hot from a food truck. With so many stellar offerings, you can’t go wrong when dining and drinking in downtown Austin.
BARBECUE
Whether you like it smoky, sweet or spicy, you'll want to sink your teeth into some sizzlin' Texas barbecue before you leave town.
Terry Black's Barbecue - 1.0 miles
la Barbecue -2.1 miles
Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que - 0.3 miles
Franklin Barbecue - 0.8 miles
Iron Works Barbecue - 0.6 miles
Lamberts - 1.1 miles
BREWERIES
Austin was named the 2019 World's Top Beer Destination for its impressive number of craft breweries. Try a few of these nearby local favorites.
Austin Eastciders - 1.7 miles
Blue Owl Brewing - 2.2 miles
Lazarus Brewing Co. - 1.3 miles
St. Elmo Brewing Company - 4 miles
Zilker Brewing Company - 1.2 miles
COCKTAIL BARS
In the heart of downtown Austin, you'll find some swanky cocktail bars. We recommend you take a sip or two at these popular joints nearby.
The Roosevelt Room - 0.4 miles
Midnight Cowboy - 0.1 miles
Whisler's - 1.2 miles
Zanzibar - 1.2 miles
The Tipsy Alchemist - 1.2 miles
Upstair's At Caroline - 400 ft
Punch Bowl Social Austin - 0.1 miles
GOING OUT
Hit the town and explore Austin's night life!
Sixth Street - Right outside our doors!
West Sixth Street - 0.7 miles
East Sixth Street - 1.2 miles
Rainey Street - 1.0 mile
RESTAURANTS
Besides music, Austin is known for their restaurant scene. If your a foodie like us, check out some of our favorite spots.
Vespaio (Italian) - 1.9 miles
Moonshine Bar & Grill (Souther Comfort) - 0.3 miles
Wu Chow (Asian) - 0.4 miles
Loro (Asain Fusion BBQ) - 2.3 miles
Joann's Fine Foods (Diner Style) - 1,2 miles
ATX Cocina (Mexican) - 0.5 miles
Aba (Meditteranean) - 1.0 miles
BEST WALKING DISTANCE FOOD & DRINK
Step right outside our doors into the Heart of Downtown Austin and experience what the city has to offer at your fingerips.
Parkside - 0.1 miles
Caroline -0.1 miles
Velvet Taco - 0.3 miles
Swift's Attic - 0.2 miles
Simi Estiatorio - 0.1 miles
Lonsesome Dove - 0.2 miles
TEX-MEX
From breakfast tacos and queso, to regional Mexican cuisine, spice it up with some favorites right near The Driskill.
Guero's Taco Bar - 1.5 miles
El Alma - 1.0 miles
La Condesa - 0.5 miles
Gloria's Latin Cuisine- 0.3 miles
Iron Cactus - 600 ft
Matt's El Rancho - 2.8 miles
Torchy's Tacos - 0.6 miles
SHOPPING AND EXPLORING
In need of some retail therapy? Explore Austin during the daytime in some of the hottest local spots.
South Congress - 1.3 miles
Downtown Austin, 2nd Street - 0.4 miles
The Domain - 12 miles