Tips for 55+ visiting Austin?

[Hoots 2]

Our annual boys get away weekend is in Austin for the UTSA game. None of us have been to Austin - mostly east coasters. 55+ year old crew of six.

Staying near convention center (near East Austin?) and heading to the game Saturday night.

We hope to hit the bars Fri and Sat night, booze, hear live music, chase women, gamble and recover watching NFL all day on Sunday. Any recommendations for good bars and where to watch NFL games? Any suggestions for must sees on Saturday before the game? Thanks in advance! 

[txduck87 981]

This thread is gonna be a hoot. Subscribed.

[High Plains Drifter 10,969]

 

Dirty Sixth. Start at I-35 and stroll west. 

[Wally Pryor 5,240]

Recommend a guided tour of Town Lake including a late night swim.

Request "Nicole" for your guide.  

[Gil Bang 25,857]

If you hook up with South Austin's mom, use protection. 

[immamac 42,487]

1 hour ago, Hoots said:

Our annual boys get away weekend is in Austin for the UTSA game. None of us have been to Austin - mostly east coasters. 55+ year old crew of six.

Staying near convention center (near East Austin?) and heading to the game Saturday night.

We hope to hit the bars Fri and Sat night, booze, hear live music, chase women, gamble and recover watching NFL all day on Sunday. Any recommendations for good bars and where to watch NFL games? Any suggestions for must sees on Saturday before the game? Thanks in advance! 

Lavaca Street Bar downtown is a great place to watch NFL. 

You and your crew of olds will want to check out dirty 6th (6th street east of congress and west of i35) for a little bit on Friday night. Grab a burger at casino el camino around 7-8PM then walk towards congress. You should check out las perlas or seven grand they are the same bar but one is whiskey and one is Mexican spirits/mezcal focused. 

After you do that get a pedicab or uber back over to Rainey Street and barhop there until the end of the night and get back to your hotel which should be walking distance. There will be live music everywhere you go that I mentioned. 

Saturday I'd wake up and go get breakfast tacos at taco deli or one of the other billion taco places. After that you should head to deep eddy pool and get your mind right. Then get ready for the game and head over to campus and start at Cain and Abel's or posse east then head into campus. Walk campus a bit but head over to the LBJ library lawn and come party at the surly tailgate. Go to the game. Party at the surly tailgate some more while you wait for an uber. Then go to west 6th and feel old. 

Sunday go to Texas chili parlor and get a bloody Mary and some chili to get right then hit up the east side for some NFL Sunday funday at Skinny's off track bar in the back with a big led screen. Then just bounce around accordingly. 

[royiv 9,126]

Highly recommended for an early dinner

[rage-a-holic 4,286]

2 hours ago, Hoots said:

We hope to hit the bars Fri and Sat night, booze, hear live music, chase women, gamble and recover watching NFL all day on Sunday. Any recommendations for good bars and where to watch NFL games? Any suggestions for must sees on Saturday before the game? Thanks in advance! 

You want the Golden Nugget or the Stardust on 183 by the airport.

[DalTxHornFan 3,083]

Lavaca Street is a good place.  Pos rep for Texas Chili Parlor.  I'd add The Tavern and Scholz Garten because I'm old.

Edited August 24 by DalTxHornFan

[tx 3 putt 76,120]

4 hours ago, Hoots said:

Our annual boys get away weekend is in Austin for the UTSA game. None of us have been to Austin - mostly east coasters. 55+ year old crew of six.

Staying near convention center (near East Austin?) and heading to the game Saturday night.

We hope to hit the bars Fri and Sat night, booze, hear live music, chase women, gamble and recover watching NFL all day on Sunday. Any recommendations for good bars and where to watch NFL games? Any suggestions for must sees on Saturday before the game? Thanks in advance! 

Only get tacos east of 35, from a Spanish sounding place

avoid - Torchys and taco deli, both are garbage 

Franklin bbq is still the king 

Edited August 24 by tx 3 putt

[Deej 76,472]

1 hour ago, tx 3 putt said:

Only get tacos east of 35, from a Spanish sounding place

avoid - Torchys and taco deli, both are garbage 

 

This. Don't listen to any suggestion of Taco Deli.

[HenryJames 65,865]

Taqueria 10 de 10 on Trinity is great.

 

[HenryJames 65,865]

9 hours ago, immamac said:

After you do that get a pedicab or uber back over to Rainey Street and barhop there until the end of the night

[immamac 42,487]

6 hours ago, tx 3 putt said:

Only get tacos east of 35, from a Spanish sounding place

avoid - Torchys and taco deli, both are garbage 

Franklin bbq is still the king 

 

4 hours ago, Deej said:

This. Don't listen to any suggestion of Taco Deli.

I am on the same wave length but it's just a name brand that's easy to get in town. Breakfast tacos aren't some insane culinary adventure. Taco deli is fine for visitors and easy to find. 

[Underdog 28,436]

Plus, visitors at TD means fewer visitors at the good places, y’all should be thanking Immasnitch. 

[SuckitKevin 915]

55+? Maybe try a bingo hall? J/K I’m 53 and still party with friends regularly. Posse East pregame was a great call. There ain’t many old school places like it left. It’s pretty nostalgic to the 70’s beer joints that have mostly died out.

[Jerry Callo 8,658]

12 hours ago, Hoots said:

Our annual boys get away weekend is in Austin for the UTSA game. None of us have been to Austin - mostly east coasters. 55+ year old crew of six.

Staying near convention center (near East Austin?) and heading to the game Saturday night.

We hope to hit the bars Fri and Sat night, booze, hear live music, chase women, gamble and recover watching NFL all day on Sunday. Any recommendations for good bars and where to watch NFL games? Any suggestions for must sees on Saturday before the game? Thanks in advance! 

Get some Texas barbecue for lunch.  Micklethwait Craft Meats*, Terry Blacks Barbecue, LA BBQ will all have some wait, but nothing like Franklin Barbecue. 

*my choice

[immamac 42,487]

Just now, Jerry Callo said:

Get some Texas barbecue for lunch.  Micklethwait Craft Meats*, Terry Blacks Barbecue, LA BBQ will all have some wait, but nothing like Franklin Barbecue. 

*my choice

You can order franklins in advance and not wait in line if you have a big enough order. 

[Jerry Callo 8,658]

1 minute ago, immamac said:

You can order franklins in advance and not wait in line if you have a big enough order. 

*Franklin.  That's a good point and not a bad idea, but I would order now because Saturday and Sunday pre-orders will fill up fast for a game weekend.  I would probably still do Micklethwait, though.

[immamac 42,487]

I always go to mickelthwait, but Franklin is the way to go. Haha the 's didn't make it on the last post. 

[Jerry Callo 8,658]

11 minutes ago, immamac said:

I always go to mickelthwait, but Franklin is the way to go. Haha the 's didn't make it on the last post. 

So long as we're on the same page that OP and buddies must get good Texas barbecue while here.

Now I have to go to Micklethwait today.  For me it's like Beetlejuice - I say a barbecue place three times and then I have to go.

[Blotto 23,415]

2 hours ago, immamac said:

Taco deli is fine for visitors and easy to find. 

Hell, I live here and will never turn down a migas or otto taco from taco deli for breffis. 

Edited August 24 by Blotto

[jimmyjazz 45,492]

11 hours ago, immamac said:

posse east

Or Crown & Anchor.  Cheeseburger & fries, can't go wrong.  

[SimonBolivar 10,895]

Feel like the Don Juan at Juan in a Million is a good out of towner option for Bfast tacos.

[gmr548 16,459]

Real talk, keep an eye on the weather and hydrate. Yeah yeah I know light beet is mostly water. But really, it'll still be hot mid-September, liable to be 90 degrees and muggy at evening kickoff. It could also be fairly pleasant, mid-September to mid-October is really schizo season. Probably won't be super well acclimated to that kind of heat, at that time of year, coming from the east coast.

El Chilito is a really good breakfast taco/burrito/coffee joint, couple locations just east of 35. White people-ified, but good.

[Hoots 2]

You guys are awesome! Thanks for all the helpful advice, esp imammac.

Deep eddy pool ...definitely was not planning on swimming and I doubt I can convince these guys to go. In fact, I'll probably get torched for proposing to visit a "bath house", but it might be good option considering the TX heat. 

TX barbecue is on the list, for sure. Thanks for the suggestions. Placing orders in advance? Wow, ok. Good to know. I figured we could just walk up and order.  

Good tip re: heat, gmr! I was originally disappointed with the 6pm kick, but then I realized its for my own good. 

 

[Mittens 8,146]

47 minutes ago, Hoots said:

I'll probably get torched for proposing to visit a "bath house", but it might be good option considering the TX heat. 

Not sure where you got the idea it's a bath house.  It's a pool. https://www.austintexas.gov/department/deep-eddy-pool

More odd is why someone would suggest Deep Eddy over Barton Springs.  https://www.austintexas.gov/department/barton-springs-pool

[4th&Five 41,456]

1 hour ago, Hoots said:

You guys are awesome! Thanks for all the helpful advice, esp imammac.

Deep eddy pool ...definitely was not planning on swimming and I doubt I can convince these guys to go. In fact, I'll probably get torched for proposing to visit a "bath house", but it might be good option considering the TX heat. 

TX barbecue is on the list, for sure. Thanks for the suggestions. Placing orders in advance? Wow, ok. Good to know. I figured we could just walk up and order.  

Good tip re: heat, gmr! I was originally disappointed with the 6pm kick, but then I realized its for my own good. 

 

There are places you can walk up and order bbq but if you’re in Austin you might as well try the best. 

[jimmyjazz 45,492]

If I were going to try great Austin Q I wouldn't do lunch on a gameday.  Maybe something like Stiles Switch or Terry Black's on Friday night, or Sunday noon, but Saturday noon is gonna be beserk.

[Focht Up 631]

17 hours ago, High Plains Drifter said:

 

Dirty Sixth. Start at I-35 and stroll west. 

Just don't do it after dark.

[Focht Up 631]

6 hours ago, Jerry Callo said:

Get some Texas barbecue for lunch.  Micklethwait Craft Meats*, Terry Blacks Barbecue, LA BBQ will all have some wait, but nothing like Franklin Barbecue. 

*my choice

The only time I went to michlethwait, they served me brisket that was completely DAF.  It wouldn't have been much different to eat a bowl of sand.  I see no reason to go back.  The frito pie was far superior to the brisket. 

[immamac 42,487]

1 hour ago, Mittens said:

Not sure where you got the idea it's a bath house.  It's a pool. https://www.austintexas.gov/department/deep-eddy-pool

More odd is why someone would suggest Deep Eddy over Barton Springs.  https://www.austintexas.gov/department/barton-springs-pool

Because Barton Springs will be a full day commitment not a pull up jump in look at some hotties grab a beer on the way out stop on a Saturday morning. 

Its not just a run of the mill pool @Hoots its cool year round even when its 100+ outside. Its a pretty cool place on top. 

[4th&Five 41,456]

Deep Eddy Pool -> Pool Burger for a bite -> Deep Eddy Saloon for some pitchers. 

[ztejas 43,236]

Hit these super cool guys up. They can probably sneak you into a fun run or two.

[Mittens 8,146]

11 minutes ago, 4th&Five said:

Deep Eddy Pool -> Pool Burger for a bite -> Deep Eddy Saloon for some pitchers. 

That's honestly the best reasoning for choosing Deep Eddy Pool over Barton Springs.

[4th&Five 41,456]

6 minutes ago, Mittens said:

That's honestly the best reasoning for choosing Deep Eddy Pool over Barton Springs.

We used to do it with our kids and another family on summer weekends. Guys watch the kids at the pool for a shift while wives go for a round at PB and then switch and my buddy and I would down a quick pitcher at Saloon. 

[DalTxHornFan 3,083]

Terry Black's is a good idea for central Austin eats.

[immamac 42,487]

4 minutes ago, DalTxHornFan said:

Terry Black's is a good idea for central Austin eats.

Blasphemy. 

[DalTxHornFan 3,083]

8 minutes ago, immamac said:

Blasphemy. 

Harsh!  They do a good job there from my experience.  I'm not gonna tell folks to stand in line at Franklin's.  I take it that you are a big Mickelthwaite or Stiles Switch fan? 

Edited August 24 by DalTxHornFan

[tx 3 putt 76,120]

8 hours ago, Jerry Callo said:

Get some Texas barbecue for lunch.  Micklethwait Craft Meats*, Terry Blacks Barbecue, LA BBQ will all have some wait, but nothing like Franklin Barbecue. 

*my choice

It’s been awhile, but LA Bbq used to be damn good 

easily JM quality 

Edited August 24 by tx 3 putt

[Updawg 2,259]

Don’t listen to these guys. You want to stay at the domain. Lots of good shopping and restaurants and bars all in one location.

For bbq there will be a Rudy’s nearby on 183. Or pokejoes. Less of a wait for good bbq

On Sunday go to Dave and busters for NFL since it’s nearby

Austin has invested a lot of money to make it bike and pedestrian friendly so you can easily bike and walk wherever you need to go

Plus, that time of year the weather should be great for biking etc

[jimmyjazz 45,492]

1 hour ago, immamac said:

Blasphemy. 

Nah, it's good enough.  Better than Rudy's, almost no wait like the elite joints.  I seriously doubt a bunch of dudes who have never been to Austin are gonna want to wait hours in line for the best of the best during their Hangover reenactment weekend.

[ztejas 43,236]

T Black's will blow anything north of the Mason Dixon out of the fucking water. 

[4th&Five 41,456]

56 minutes ago, ztejas said:

T Black's will blow anything north of the Mason Dixon out of the fucking water. 

This. No offense to OP but they probably won’t recognize the difference between good and great Texas BBQ unless they’ve had it a few times. 

[gmr548 16,459]

3 hours ago, 4th&Five said:

Deep Eddy Pool -> Pool Burger for a bite -> Deep Eddy Saloon for some pitchers. 

Pool Burger is overpriced, overrated mediocrity.

Edited August 24 by gmr548

[4th&Five 41,456]

You’re welcome to sub in Tumble 22 into my itinerary. 

[dcbc 14,387]

Hit up Lala's Little Nugget for some stiff drinks and Christmas 24/7/365 atmosphere.  I can't believe I'd never gone to this place until a couple of years ago. 

 

Us: It's a Christmas-themed bar.

Uber Driver: Get tha fuck outta hear.

My buddy: It's right up there.  Not to put too fine a point on it, but it's the place with the Santa's sleigh on the roof.

 

https://www.lalasaustintexas.com/

Edited August 25 by dcbc

[Dbeasy 14,952]

4 hours ago, 4th&Five said:

Deep Eddy Pool -> Pool Burger for a bite -> Deep Eddy Saloon for some pitchers. 

This is a very Austin authentic plan. Bravo. 

[immamac 42,487]

1 minute ago, Dbeasy said:

This is a very Austin authentic plan. Bravo. 

I thought this was just kind if a given when saying "deep eddy pool" but I now see how that could mean go to this swimming pool for an outsider haha. 

[Dbeasy 14,952]

I must push back on the concept of going to either Taco Deli or Tochy’s. Those places are ass and give Austin a bad name in tacos. And the comment about Taco Deli Migas being a good idea is blasphemy. I have no skills in life but one. I am the definitive authority on Migas. And Taco Deli Migas are absolute garbage, some of the worst crap ever offered on a plate.