The Cavalier
2400 Webberville, 512/524-0064
Hours: Happy Hour: Daily, 3pm-7pm
Brunch: Sat.-Sun., 11am-3pm
Bar: Sun.-Fri., 11am-12am; Sat., 11am-1am
This friendly neighborhood dive bar serves boozy drinks and Southern fare.
This East Austin answer to a Parisian brasserie (literally, “brewery,” but practically speaking, restaurant) embraces early 20th century roots (the cottage itself was built in 1937) and creates a picturesque vintage experience. Fit with a cozy bar, wooden tables, and great Depression-era decor, the disco balls on the patio bring the ambience back to our current millennium. Paired with its late-night dining of standout French bistro fare (steak frites, Escargots à la Bourguignonne), readings (Richard Hell), spoken word (Jello Biafra), and the occasional midnight show (Louis Armstrong singer Jewel Brown) for the lucky few that join the party at the 11th hour.
4710 E. Fifth, 512/385-2900
Craft cocktails by the glass or the bowl are served in a beautiful vacation-themed bar complete with a covered patio. Snacks include burger bowls, nachos, fried rice, and a small brunch menu on weekends.
1914-C E. Sixth, 512/354-1480
Handcrafted pizza pies inspired by the Greeks! Choose from among the gods, mortals, and magical creatures.
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