This theater space located in East Austin is the home of the Rude Mechanicals theater group. The Off Center is a performance warehouse, making it a good location for various types and incarnations of theater works. Even though the space is on the smaller side, it definitely contributes to the overall feel of the works performed here.

Rio Rita possesses a classic touch which is quite welcoming to all the people in Austin. The garage sale-style furniture simply make great elements of comfort. The atmosphere is so casual and relaxed, that it becomes effortless to get along with the people whether you're come alone or not. Food is pretty delicious which consists of pizzas and a number of tasty sandwiches. One should try the blended coffee which is quite refreshing. A decent selections of beer and wines to choose from. The cafe does have a jukebox which plays music that suits the atmosphere. Not to mention the art shows that often takes place. So there's no question of you missing it. And without forgetting to mention, there's free Wi-Fi as well.

Garrison Park Harbor is one of the finest establishment in South Austin that serves delicious seafood and steaks with some thirst-quenching refreshing drinks. One should try the crab cakes and fried shrimp, which may not be too different from other restaurants but is certainly fresh. The drinks are available at reasonable prices, while the staff is quite professional with their service. And for some entertainment, local bands come and do their bit. To sum it up, this place serves local seafood and music at its best.

Longbranch Inn, yet another old bar in Austin. With cocktails served at its best, this bar has a lot to offer. Opened in the '30s, this bar has occasional live music apart from the daily music to set the mood. The decor is quite authentic as a lot of Texas history is personified. Apart from that, bartenders are very friendly and the crowd seems to be nice too. Longbranch Inn is certainly the favorite among locals and tourist alike.

Scoot Inn, one of the oldest bars in Texas, is still going strong till date. And rightly so, as the amount of history that this bar has to offer with its interiors is inevitable. Apart from the classic decor, this beer garden serves beer and other drinks at great prices. Music is the core product of this dive bar, as people move to the sounds of Rock & Pop, Blues, Alternative Rock, Funk and lots more. A jukebox too to add to this musical atmosphere. One of the most visited and the best dive bars in Austin, is the place to go to at least once.

Welcome to Shenanigans Nightclub! At this club, there are lots of things to look forward to. Starting with the awesome music that sets the mood to the great food which would keep your energy level high enough to dance and keep up with the music. Live music karaoke is one of the main entertaining factors of this nightclub. That's not it, pool, Golden tee 2003, shuffle board, dart and more. But if you just want to sit and eat and feel at home, you can always make use of the big screen TV's. So much at this one nightclub, and how is it possible that you won't have fun?

Part of a fresh strip of Austin watering holes, Red House Bar is the go-to outdoor lounge for extra dry martinis and appealing appetizers. Young professionals, grad students, and East Austinites frequent the Red House every night of the week, giving this casual yet bustling bar a mixed and enjoyable crowd. During the work week, many enjoy a hearty Tex-Mex meal at the neighboring Vivo, then head next door to Red House for a nightcap. On Fridays and Saturdays, join the mob on the breezy patio as they munch on baskets of fresh-cut queso fries and sip at Lemongrass Mojitos and Pomegranate Martinis. This place opens daily at 5 pm.

The Legendary White Swan is a neighborhood dive bar that offers great variety of drinks and a casual atmosphere. Sans any hassles, it simply serves drinks and is an ideal place for a boys night-out. Enjoy unlimited drinks at cheap prices and here you can also play games like foosball and pool. Open late till 2a, it welcomes one and all.

Located on the east side of the city, Frontier Bar is a neighborhood watering hole. A causal and friendly place, it doubles up as a event venue too. Pool and ping pong tables, dart boards, arcade games and plenty of other options are available here. Apart from that, Frontier features entertainment nights throughout the week, they do not restrict themselves to concerts, but host art shows, comedy nights too. On other days, the jukebox playing cool numbers makes up for the lack of gigs and shows. If you wish to get away from the crowd, the patio with cute picnic tables comes to your rescue. With something for everyone, Frontier will surely never disappoint anyone.

Times have changed in Austin, and now there is an explosion of activity and businesses moving east of the I35 Downtown Corridor. The Yellow Jacket Social Club is no exception to this, and provides evidence of a revamped East Austin. For example, this dive bar/restaurant amongst old warehouses and train tracks trumps all of those negative stereotypes. It's a joint for funky hipsters, where " "Rockabillies mingle over alcohol, food, and underground punk music. Enjoy company, either indoors, at the bar, or outside under the trees.