Things to Do in South Congress, Austin

SoCo is walkable and retail-heavy, with the Continental Club, boot shops, coffee, murals, restaurants, and views back to the Capitol from the bridge.

  • Congress Avenue BridgeLandmark
  • ZanzibarRooftop Bar
  • Cooper’s Old Time Pit Bar-B-QueBarbecue

Add your dates and get a personalized South Congress, Austin itinerary you can trust — every place checked for opening hours, closures, and booking needs on your days.

  • Free. No account.
  • Ready in about 30 seconds.
TripSapien checks London for Sep 13–20 and flags a closure, booking need, and limited opening day.
TripSapien flags closures, booking needs, and limited opening days — before you go.
Cheap flights from Going.com

30% off a Going membership after you build your plan.

South Congress in Austin

Top things to do in South Congress

  • Congress Avenue Bridge

    Congress Avenue Bridge

    Landmark

Where to eat & drink in South Congress

  • Zanzibar

    Zanzibar

    4.8 · 8.6k
    Rooftop Bar· $20–70

    Crafted cocktails & global bites are served in this fashionable rooftop venue in a lush setting.

    Mon–Fri
    12 PM – 12 AM
    Sat
    12 PM – 12 AM
    Sun
    12 PM – 10 PM
  • Cooper’s Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que

    Cooper’s Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que

    4.4 · 6.7k
    Barbecue· $20–60

    Classic BBQ joint with picnic table seats serving brisket, ribs & more pulled straight from the pit.

    Every day
    11 AM – 10 PM
  • Corner

    Corner

    4.8 · 18.2k
    Tex-Mex· $$

    Modern restaurant & bar in the JW Marriott Hotel featuring Texan menus, cocktails & a clubby vibe.

    Mon–Thu
    6:30 AM – 12 AM
    Fri
    6:30 AM – 1 AM
    Sat
    6:30 AM – 1 AM
    Sun
    6:30 AM – 12 AM
  • Corinne Austin

    Corinne Austin

    4.8 · 6.1k
    Seafood· $20–80

    Polished eatery with a global menu highlighting brunch, seafood & meat dishes, plus craft cocktails.

    Every day
    7 AM – 11 PM
  • Dean's Italian Steakhouse

    Dean's Italian Steakhouse

    4.9 · 3.3k
    Steakhouse· $100+

    Urbane outfit with a subdued vibe offering wagyu beef & homemade pasta, plus a cocktail terrace.

    Mon–Thu
    5 PM – 10 PM
    Fri
    5 PM – 11 PM
    Sat
    5 PM – 11 PM
    Sun
    4 PM – 10 PM
  • Fareground Austin

    Fareground Austin

    4.4 · 1.4k
    Restaurant· $10–20

    Counter with farm-to-table burgers, rotisserie chicken, wings & salad plus breakfast options.

    Every day
    8 AM – 9 PM
  • Edge Rooftop

    Edge Rooftop

    4.9 · 5.4k
    Rooftop Bar· $20–70

    Chic rooftop lounge at the JW Marriott Austin pairing bar bites & craft cocktails with city views.

  • Antone’s

    Antone’s

    4.5 · 1.8k
    Live Music· $$

    Past playground for Stevie Ray Vaughan & other music legends still thriving after nearly 40 years.

    Every day
    12 PM – 12 AM
  • Veracruz All Natural

    Veracruz All Natural

    4.5 · 3.4k
    Mexican· $10–20

    Simple eatery for tacos with spit-grilled meats or vegetarian options, plus juice and coffee.

    Every day
    7 AM – 10 PM

Planning time in South Congress?

Add your dates and we'll check every place for closures, limited hours, and booking needs before you go.

South Congress map

Ranked using weather, setting, ratings, and review volume.

Map of South Congress with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Congress Avenue Bridge
  2. 2Zanzibar
  3. 3Cooper’s Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que
  4. 4Corner
  5. 5Corinne Austin
  6. 6Dean's Italian Steakhouse
  7. 7Fareground Austin
  8. 8Edge Rooftop
  9. 9Antone’s
  10. 10Veracruz All Natural

Other areas in Austin

Ready to plan South Congress?

Turn these South Congress picks into a day-by-day Austin plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.

All things to do in AustinAll Austin neighborhoods →Browse all destinations →Multi-city itineraries →