Austin, Texas

Pinthouse Pizza (Burnet)

Restaurant · $10–20

British-pub-inspired spot with elaborate pizzas, plus a house brewery specializing in hoppy beers.

Posse East

Bar · $10–20

Spirited sports bar with open-mike nights, a hearty pub-grub menu & flat-screens galore.

SABG (South Austin Beer Garden)

Bar · $20–30

Rustic bar offering up beers, burgers & Texas barbecue, plus an outdoor area with a playground.

Scholz Garten

Restaurant · $20–30

Packed during football games, this famed spot features beer & burgers in a shaded outdoor setting.

Shoal Creek Saloon

Restaurant · $20–30

Crawfish, burgers, beer & spirited football fans fuel this hopping Cajun bar & grill.

The Butterfly Bar (The Vortex)

Bar · $10–30

Part of the Vortex Theater, this inviting bar boasts a homey patio, snacks & occasional live music.

The League Kitchen & Tavern (Avery Ranch/Austin)

Restaurant · $20–30

Rollicking restaurant offering creative New American fare & drinks in airy surroundings.

The Water Tank Bar & Grill

Bar · $10–20

Unpretentious neighborhood watering hole offering karaoke & open mic nights, pool tables & pub grub.