Best Patios in Austin
Austin patio season is roughly nine months long, and the best ones are less about the view than the crowd. These are the ones locals return to, from beer gardens under live oaks to rooftop cocktails.
Massive beer garden with house lagers, pizza, and free live music most nights.
The 'I love you so much' wall and an all-day patio that doubles as the neighborhood living room.
A ranch-style patio in Mueller built for long dinners of rabbit dumplings and cold beer.
Michelada under the live oaks; the hotel's Liz Lambert design set the tone for South Congress.
Southeast Austin brewery with a giant yard, a food-truck park, and a Bird Bird Biscuit trailer.
The South Manchaca yard with Veracruz tacos, a bluegrass night, and a mix of dogs and laptops.
Deck seating on Lake Austin for sunset; get there early for a rail spot.
Chickens, a pond, and a permaculture garden on South Congress south of Oltorf.
Rooftop pool bar with the best downtown lake view.
East Sixth taproom with a tree-shaded street patio and breakfast tacos in the morning.
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