West Austin & Lake Austin
34 places · 3 verified happy hours
West Austin & Lake Austin has 34 places on People of Austin, mostly restaurant (8), park (5), swimming hole (3), garden center (2). Start with Mount Bonnell, Mayfield Park and Preserve, Emma Long Metropolitan Park. 3 happy hours here are verified on the venue's own site.
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Today in West Austin & Lake Austin
- Carve happy hour 3pm to 6:30pm: $2 off bar bites, CARVE pour wines, mixology cocktails and draft beer
- Shore Raw Bar & Grill happy hour 3pm to 6pm: $0.50 off oysters, $3 off raw bar, $3 off lite bites, $2 off drinks
- Tumble 22 happy hour 4pm to 6pm: $4 deviled eggs, $1 oysters on the half shell, $4 local drafts, $2 off signature
Mount Bonnell
A short flight of stone steps to a 775-foot limestone bluff over Lake Austin, the classic spot for a picnic at sunset before the park closes at 10 p.m.
Mayfield Park and Preserve
A 1920s cottage garden with lily ponds and free-roaming peacocks next door to Laguna Gloria, plus a short loop of woodland trails down toward Lake Austin.
Emma Long Metropolitan Park
Austin's first city park sits on a bend of Lake Austin with a sandy swim beach, boat ramp, lakeside camping, and the Turkey Creek off-leash dog trail nearby.
The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria
A 1916 Italianate villa on Lake Austin whose 14 lakeside acres hold a sculpture park with works by Ai Weiwei and Tom Friedman among live oaks and lagoon trails.
Texas Military Forces Museum
A free 45,000-square-foot hangar at Camp Mabry packed with tanks, helicopters, and artillery from the Texas Revolution to Iraq; bring a photo ID for the base gate.
Lake Austin Spa Resort
A 40-room all-inclusive destination spa on the water where the day is paddleboarding at sunrise, a LakeHouse Spa treatment at noon and gardens-to-table dinner at dusk.
Chez Zee American Bistro
A longstanding Northwest Hills bistro famous for its towering desserts and weekend brunch on a garden patio strung with lights.
Deep Eddy Cabaret
A no-frills neighborhood dive near Deep Eddy Pool since 1951, pouring cheap beer to a mixed crowd of regulars and swimmers.
Turkey Creek Trail
A shaded 2.7 mile loop through Emma Long Metropolitan Park crosses the creek several times, a favorite easy hike for dogs and kids.
Sculpture Falls
A short hike down the Barton Creek Greenbelt leads to limestone ledges and a shaded swimming hole, less crowded than Twin Falls upstream.
Twin Falls
A short trail from the Camp Craft Road trailhead reaches this double waterfall swimming hole, one of the greenbelt's most photographed spots.
Campbell's Hole
The closest deep swimming hole to the Spyglass trailhead makes this a popular first stop for greenbelt dog walkers and swimmers.
Lions Municipal Golf Course
Known locally as Muny, this historic course was the first desegregated golf course in the South and remains an affordable central Austin round.
Callahan's General Store
A working ranch supply store turned Austin institution, selling boots, hats, and western wear alongside actual feed and farm gear.
The Natural Gardener
An organic nursery on the western edge of town with demonstration gardens, compost, and native plants selected for Central Texas heat and drought.
Abel's on the Lake
Lakeside patio dining right on Lake Austin with wood-fired steaks and seafood, a dock for boat-in guests, and sunset views over the water.
Holy Roller
Globally inspired small plates and natural wine in a converted Tarrytown house with a lively back patio and late-night DJ sets.
Fabrik
Austin's top-rated vegetarian kitchen moved into a bigger Tarrytown-area home in 2025, still turning out inventive plant-based tasting courses the Michelin Guide recommends.
The Contemporary Austin Art School
Set on the 14-acre Laguna Gloria grounds on Lake Austin, the museum's art school runs small classes with credentialed faculty, including wheel-throwing ceramics courses.
Pilates 360
Pilates studio that relocated to Beardsley Lane after 16 years on Bee Caves Road.
Carve
Southwest Parkway steakhouse with a daily happy hour and a Thursday prime rib night.
Tumble 22
Lake Austin Road spot known for $1 oysters at happy hour and a different drink special each day.
Shore Raw Bar & Grill
Highway 71 raw bar with discounted oysters and lite bites on weekday afternoons.
Tarrytown Dance
A Tarrytown studio with Nutcracker Petite performances, Dance Force teams and adult drop-ins.
Red Bud Isle
A small island park on Lake Austin with an off-leash dog area and a paddle launch.
Pennybacker Bridge Overlook
A roadside overlook with a view of the arched Pennybacker Bridge over Lake Austin.
Walsh Boat Landing
A free Lake Austin boat ramp near Walsh Park used as a launch for rentals and paddlers.
Juiceland (Lake Austin Blvd)
Austin-founded juice bar serving organic cold-pressed juices, smoothies and acai bowls. Grab-and-go counter that works for a post-park stop.
Austin Flower Co.
Florist open since 1996 that supports local nonprofits and farms.
Thompson + Hanson Garden House
Garden shop set in a Victorian cottage in Kerbey Lane Village.
Happy hours in West Austin & Lake Austin
| Venue | Days | Hours | Deals | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CarveWest Austin & Lake Austin · Thu prime rib from 4pm. | SMTWTFS Today |
3pm to 6:30pm | $2 off bar bites, CARVE pour wines, mixology cocktails and draft beer Low-carb lane: wine by the glass |
Press-confirmed source |
| Tumble 22West Austin & Lake Austin · Rotating daily drink special (e.g. Thu rocks margarita, Sun bloody mary). | SMTWTFS Today |
4pm to 6pm | $4 deviled eggs, $1 oysters on the half shell, $4 local drafts, $2 off signature sips and wine glasses Low-carb lane: oysters, wine by the glass |
Press-confirmed source |
| Shore Raw Bar & GrillWest Austin & Lake Austin | SMTWTFS Today |
3pm to 6pm | $0.50 off oysters, $3 off raw bar, $3 off lite bites, $2 off drinks Low-carb lane: oysters |
Press-confirmed source |