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.
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Top things to do in South Congress
Congress Avenue Bridge
Landmark★
Where to eat & drink in South Congress
Zanzibar
★ 4.8 · 8.6kRooftop 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
★ 4.4 · 6.7kBarbecue· $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
★ 4.8 · 18.2kTex-Mex· $20–60
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
★ 4.8 · 6.2kSeafood· $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
★ 4.9 · 3.3kSteakhouse· $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
★ 4.4 · 1.4kRestaurant· $10–20
Counter with farm-to-table burgers, rotisserie chicken, wings & salad plus breakfast options.
- Every day
- 11 AM – 9 PM
Edge Rooftop
★ 4.9 · 5.4kRooftop Bar· $20–70
Chic rooftop lounge at the JW Marriott Austin pairing bar bites & craft cocktails with city views.
- Mon–Wed
- 6 PM – 11 PM
- Thu–Fri
- 6 PM – 12 AM
- Sat
- 6 PM – 12 AM
- Sun
- 6 PM – 11 PM
Antone’s
★ 4.5 · 1.8kLive 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
★ 4.5 · 3.4kMexican· $10–20
Simple eatery for tacos with spit-grilled meats or vegetarian options, plus juice and coffee.
- Every day
- 7 AM – 10 PM
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Ranked using weather, setting, ratings, and review volume.
- 1Congress Avenue Bridge
- 2Zanzibar
- 3Cooper’s Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que
- 4Corner
- 5Corinne Austin
- 6Dean's Italian Steakhouse
- 7Fareground Austin
- 8Edge Rooftop
- 9Antone’s
- 10Veracruz All Natural
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Congress Avenue BridgeLandmark
ZanzibarRooftop Bar
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