Austin is considered the Live Music Capital of the World, and The Saxon Pub is a clear example of how we got the name! The genuine Austin institution is a perfect spot for live music any day of the week! With shows every evening and multiple performers throughout the night, be it a cover show or free, this is an ATX classic. The musicians perform in an intimate setting that allows the audience to enjoy every bit of live music, the bar and the dancing space.

Saxon Pub

1320 South Lamar 

Austin, Texas 78704

Call: 512-448-2552

21+ only

Check out the Saxon Pub at:

The Austin - Bergstrom International Airport 

     If you've had a day of fun shopping on SoCo and are ready to enjoy a glass of wine and excellent food, this little, quaint restaurant is for you. Botticelli's is an intimate Italian bar and restaurant who's menu includes old traditional family recipes along side new, inventive ones. You can choose to sit inside, with its charming tin ceiling and a view of the kitchen, or outside in their beer garden. Out back, they've got live music Thursday through Saturday. Unwind any day of the week at this family run bistro, and think of us.

Botticelli's

1321 South Congress Avenue 

Open daily at 5pm for dinner.

Kitchen closes at 10pm Sunday thru Wednesday, and 11pm Thursday thru Saturday

You can also enjoy Happy Hour everyday from 5-7pm. 

Call: 512-916-1315

One of  our favorite places to people watch, sit outside and eat/drink local and organic food is Snack Bar Austin: Fine Foods.
 This restaurant not only houses some of the friendliest waiters in town (who have easily become our friends), it has a deliciously laid back vibe.
 They always welcome dogs, and we are big canine lovers here at TNOAustin! you might be able to tell from our many dog pictures on our social media sites)
Contrary to what the name might suggest, Snack Bar isn't just a spot for a quick nibble, and here are a few of our fav's from the menu:
- Naked Nun by Adelbert's Brewery, brewed right here in ATX!
http://adelbertsbeer.com/naked-nun/
- Brussels Sprouts: caramelized sprouts, herb aioli. --- A legend in the Austin area, a local favorite!
- Okonomiyaki: Bacon, shrimp, squid, cabbage & leak hashcake, sesame-tamari aioli, srichacha, bonito, nori. ---We were feeling adventurous, and our waiter that evening sold us on this plate when he said it was served...moving! Disclaimer: not it is not still alive, it just moves due to the heat and the flakiness of the nori seaweed.
- Antonelli's Cheese Board" hard and /or soft cheese, house chutney, walnuts, French loaf.
- Mac & Cheese: cheddar, gruyere & parmesan mornay, orecchiette, bread crumbs
- Creme Brulee: strawberry jam, fleur del sel.

There are many scrumptious options at this entertaining and unique display of South Congress Avenue. We are sure to keep updating our favorites from here with each visit! Make sure to take a picture of their sign that has easily become a staple of a SoCo visit.
This is a great spot to sit outside any time of the year; they are ready with heaters and blankets on chilly evenings and air conditioner-h2o spray on warmer nights.

*Shout out to Ryan and Matty for being our great waiters, Trey for hosting, on our multiple visits!

Snack Bar

1224 South Congress

Weekdays 10am-11pm 

(except Tuesdays 4pm-11pm)

Weekends 9am-11pm

Call: 512-445-2626

There is so much to do in Austin: Best Place Ever and we want you, a local or a tourist, to be able to use Our Recommendations to help guide you in this vibrant city!!

We will be posting about TNOAustin's Recommendations to places for fun, food, music, and entertainment on South Congress Avenue and the greater Austin area!

We hope you enjoy, and leave us your thoughts and recommendations in our comments!!

This iconic "Greetings from Austin, Capitol of Texas" mural is on South 1st Street. 

Click the image to be directed to the page and info on the restoration project.