Here’s where to fuel up during South by Southwest this year, from upscale Convention Center digs to honky tonk-style Lone Stars by the Paramount.
SXSW is back ! And we get it on exactly where to discover the best restaurants and bars throughout Austin during the whirlwind festival . After a long - awaited post - pandemic celebration in 2022 , this year’sSouth by Southwest — or just ‘ Confederacy By ’ if you ’re cool — will transmute Bat City again March 10–19 .
heavy names take hold of an SXSW mic this yr : Taron Egerton premieres his new film , Tetris ; rapper Lil Yachty performs for Billboard Presents ; and keynote loudspeaker system Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Tilda Swinton take the stage . Celebs aside , a slew of showing , result , party , gigs , screenings , and more will take over Austin for 10 booze - filled days , most of which are centered downtown skinny to the convention center .
intrust us when we say it can all get a routine exhausting . gratefully Austin has just the medication . We ’re talking calories , infant … Queso . Margaritas . Sashimi . Sausages . Without further ado , here are the most fun and delicious place toeatanddrinkamidst all the SXSW legal action , organized by festival center of attention of sombreness ( that is , hotel ) .
Photo courtesy of Banger’s Sausage House & Beer Garden
Convention Center, Fairmont Austin, and the Marriotts
Kinfolk Lounge & Library
This 20 - stern bar is stashed in a 150 - year - old cellar beneathMoonshine Grill . It ’s the stark spot to escape the confidence game and flurry up the stairs and douse into an artisan cocktail alongside locally sourced high mallow and charcuterie . lead : Book ahead , as dapple will fill up fast during SXSW , and try the Mrs Robbins , made with Mezcal Union El Viejo , Chairman ’s Spiced Rum , clarified lime tree juice , and gum sirup . How to book : second-stringer viaResy .
Live Oak
If you ’re shelling out big bucks for SXSW Platinum , then opportunity are you ’re staying at the Four Seasons Austin . If not , then at least check out Live Oak ’s beautiful patio overlooking Lady Bird Lake . Here you may order a bottle of bubbles while tuck into racy Texan - inspired shareables like Tuna Nachos , Prime Beef Sliders , and FS Guacamole . How to book : Call 512 - 478 - 4500 to earmark .
Revue
With many pass - holders attending the XR experience at Fairmont Austin , an obvious choice for Italian is Revue down on the primer level . Luckily , it ’s famed for some of the good pizza and pasta in town . Do n’t miss the Mushroom Risotto or Fingerling Potatoes at dinner time , then continue the networking atFultonbar or catch up on email atGood Thingscoffee shop , both situate out front . necessitate something more intimate?Room 725has a bubbly and caviare lounge . How to reserve : Reserve viaOpenTable .
Banger’s
A long 24-hour interval calls for countenance loose , so perhaps an evening on Rainey Street is in the lineup . Banger ’s is a welcoming , casual spot to let the fun times bankroll , known for their encompassing selection of sausages on a bun ( from Bratwurst to Chicken and Apple ) and big ol’ jug of beer . How to reserve : block by for first come , first served seating .
The Paramount Theatre, Cedar Street Courtyard, and Stephen F’s Bar
Caroline
About a instant ’s walk from the Paramount , Caroline ’s is a breezy all - sidereal day spot to delineate your tummy before the big screenings . The Salt & Pepper Salmon with cauliflower , toasted almonds , and asparagus is divine , as are the Oven - baked Chicken Wings . If there ’s still time to down , mosey to the rooftop , Upstairs at Caroline , for a few rounds of giant Jenga , foosball , or corn hole , all with a cocktail in mitt , of course . How to book : Reserve viaOpenTable .
Veracruz All Natural
New to ATX and need to render the well tacos downtown ? Let Veracruz impress you . The downtown locating can be found at the corner of The LINE hotel , where a number of events are scheduled , and return armed service means an easy grab - and - go on your way to the next knock . Our faves are the vegetable pick , like the Migas Taco and the vegan queso — they’re just as upright , if not better , than the meat . How to hold : kibosh by for counter table service .
Truluck’s
If seafood is scream your name , try out Trulucks ’s . Texas ’ original upscale seafood and crab restaurant has an frontier settlement on Colorado Street eager to give South By - erbium their filling of Lobster Bisque , Chilean King Crab , and even Petrossian Caviar , if you ’re feeling extra splashy . The quality is always reinvigorated , and they ’re proudly committed to sustainability . Truluck ’s also stocks a comprehensive wine-colored list andexcellent well-chosen hour dealsworth adding to your datebook . How to book : Reserve viaOpenTable .
The Roosevelt Room
Not only is this one of the best parallel bars in all of downtown with a huge cocktail list , but The Roosevelt Room also puts out incredible cheese and charcuterie boards idealistic for nibble on with new SXSW acquaintances . The Epicure Board is tops , consist of three artisanal cheeses and four cured meats from Antonelli ’s plus Crostini and attendant . A lengthy casual happy 60 minutes seal the deal . How to hold : Reserve viaOpenTable .
TenTen
Those keen on keeping their Sunday best neat and goodly should consider banquet on sushi and sake at TenTen , a swanky spot to overhear up , do business , and refuel just a few minutes away from the master venue . It might be on Sixth Street , but eternal sleep assured it ’s on the west side and a far cleaner social occasion than the area ’s common reputation . The modern Nipponese department store chop up fresh cuts of sashimi and the bar houses a Brobdingnagian interest selection , plus inspired cocktails and a carefully curated wine and beer lean . Kanpai , indeed . How to reserve : Reserve viaSevenRooms .
Palmer Events Center and ZACH Theatre
Nido at The Loren Hotel
This 2022 porta is one of the hottest rooftop - bar - slice - restaurants in town . handily , it ’s sandwiched between both Palmer and ZACH so you need n’t venture far to get the kickshaw . You ’ll dine on oysters , wagyu , and other fancy seasonal creations and enjoy the business district apparent horizon views from across Ladybird Lake right here for the most advanced of aprés - SXSW evenings . How to hold : Reserve viaOpenTable .
JuiceLand
All those happy hour mixers and little canapes may have your soundbox holler for a detox . If that ’s the case , let JuiceLand be your savior . The local chain sports a toothsome survival of the fittest of plant - based meal , smoothie , charmer bowl , raw succus , and shots , and you could even order abulk succus cleanseahead of meter for pick - up upon arrival . How to hold : break by for counter service .
Poke Poke
If you ’re wandering along SoCo , then meander over into Poke Poke . It ’s Austin ’s first poke spot , remindful of bowls from Oahu made with traditional topping and fresh Pisces . There ’s no going wrong with the OG ( sashimi grade ahi , shoyu , sesame oil , white and green onion , and sesame seeds ) , which can be customized as you wish well . Bonus : The seaweed salad is unbelievably tasty by salad standards . How to book : arrest by for first come , first serve seating room .
Fareground
A few tone aside from Palmer pose Fareground , Austin ’s first food for thought hall . Here , you and the festie - besties can each go down a dissimilar route , but still sit down together . There are dumpling fromLittle Wu , Mexican street food fromTaco Pegaso , and juicy French - style Gallus gallus fromAustin Rotisserie . Two bar are also available on - site , one inside and one out on the patio for sun - sop sip . How to book : Stop by for counter inspection and repair
TLC
If there ’s clip to venture down South Lamar , then take advantage of it . The area is buzzing with new restaurants , bars , and entertainment . For something quick , casual , and lusciously southerly , check out TLC . It ’s where you ’ll find all the comforts like Fried Okra , Candied Bacon Deviled Eggs , and Gumbo . The dessert are Texas - sized too , specially the Texas Pecan Pie and the jumbo milkshake . How to hold : Stop by for first come , first served seating room .
The Peacock
On the primer coat floor ofAustin right Hotellives this windy , Cali - coolheaded spot . A Mediterranean grillroom with colorful , goodish , and crowd - pleasing items like a Mezze Plate teeming with felafel , hummus , Israeli salad , babaganoush , and pocket bread . Not a fan of communion ? hear the Chicken Tagine with saffron , salinity - cured olives , and save lemon , instead . How to book : Reserve viaOpenTable .
Swan Dive, Esther’s Follies, and Hilton Austin
Austin Taco Project
Always a busy finish during conferences , the Hilton Austin on a regular basis sees lines outside its middling - Joe Chain ( * cough * Starbucks ) , but tucked at the street corner by the tram they have a true gemstone wind in tortilla : Austin Taco Project . amount fuel up before the long talks with breakfast tacos , burritos , and arena , and dampen them down with a tequila , mezcal or rum cocktail . How to hold : arrest by for first seed , first served seats .
Old Thousand
Should the estimation of Chinese with a Texan whirl turn you on , visit Old Thousand for clever takes on classic Asian dish aerial . You ca n’t miss an order of Brisket Fried Rice , which mingle traditional Chinese sausage with theater - smoked beef brisket . For afters , it ’s all about the 5 Spice Chinese Churro , which comes with sweet Pandan Cream for all your dipping pleasure . How to hold : stockpile viaResy .
Photo courtesy of Kinfolk Lounge & Library
The bustling bar at Live Oak.|Photo courtesy of Four Seasons Austin
Photo courtesy of Banger’s Sausage House & Beer Garden
Photo courtesy of Veracruz Facebook
Photo courtesy of The Roosevelt Room
Photo courtesy of TenTen
Photo courtesy of Fareground at One Eleven
Photo courtesy of The Peacock
