Great area. They have a couple pickle ball courts, coffee house, stage and mixology bar. That being…read moresaid...they miss entertainment. It's super odd bars around them have entertainment and crowds but not here. Seems like the guests mainly come for pickle ball, yet the stage mainly goes unused. If they can work out entertainment then they may have a great venue for guests.

I met some friends on a Saturday morning for coffee. I ordered a latte and blueberry muffin, both…read moreyummy. My friends got breakfast tacos from one of the trucks and gave two thumbs up. There are two nice pickleball courts, both in use. Lots of indoor and shady outdoor seating. All and all, a nice place to meet up with friends.

Crafter's Cocktails is a great business providing quality drink mixers for great value! I love…read morethat delivery is provided with each order in the Austin area. They release their weekly mixers during the week so make sure you're on their list serve. I was able to get a holiday drink mix that I paired with some liquor I already had. The mix paired really well and each drink would be the equivalent of a $16+ cocktail if I'd had it at most Austin establishments. You can also recycle the bottles they use by placing them outside during your next delivery

From the owner: We make craft cocktail mixers and deliver them contactless to your doorstep! Combine a few ounces…read moreof our mixers with the alcohol of your choice for a delicious cocktail as good as (some say better than) what you would get at a bar!

With a space so gorgeous you'd swear it was torn from a page in an interior design magazine, it's…read morealmost daunting to step inside. Bright and sunny, wide open with lots of natural light, tasteful hanging planters, and minimalist decor, there's nowhere to hide. It's a place to see and be seen, but not nearly as pretentious as that sounds. They just care about the details and it shows, including the attentive service and well balanced drinks. Though I feel like I should crawl back into the dark, dank dive bars that I know best, it's a gorgeous breath of fresh air for those good hair days. Generous parking lot, easy off the highway, good evening hours. The only thing I'll knock it for is being so far south! Anyone in the neighborhood has better treasure this place, since I won't be able to get out there that often.

Fantastic but expensive. Had the watermelon aguafresca and vodka. It was $14, wow. A bit high. It…read morewas great though.

Absolutely love this place. Charming is not the word. It's that hidden local spot that you only…read morehear about in movies. Live music and local drinks.

This is the last vestige of old Austin. One night I brought an out of town friend to Sam's. Who…read morewalks in? Lana Del Rey and her entire entourage. The woman that opener for her jumped on stage with the band and says bunch of songs. Apparently after their show that night they wanted to experience old Austin. Sam's was the only/best choice. In fact, don't come...forget this review exists.

This is a fun sports bar that has games, drinks special, DJ's and a great outdoor spot to relax!…read moreKennedy is an incredible bartender and is ready to offer delicious drink suggestions or pour you a refreshing cold beer. I will definitely be back to vibe with my girl!

Pretty cool spot good location plenty of parking space 4 bars inside and outside will be backread more

Came up to meet friends and check out the S. Austin scene so we come to Moontower Saloon. As you…read moredrive in, you'll have to provide a credit card to open a $20 tab to park that will be used to offset your drink tab (some are not a fan of this approach but oh well). The space is nice, pet friendly, has plenty of open-air tables, bar options and food trucks. I can see why this is such a cool place to hangout, especially in the summertime. The weather was nice with a cool breeze so we killed a couple of hours just talking and catching up. Overall, I really liked the vibe and look forward to coming back.

Went here for a friends late night bday bar hop. Bartender literally ran me down to make sure I…read moredidn't take the drink home (I was literally 5 sec away from drinking it all). He literally snatched it out of my hands it was crazyyyy. It's whatever but also just soooo rude he could've asked nicely but instead just decided to snatch the drink I paid for out of my hands. Was so lame and no one was there that's why we were leavingggg!!! Peace and love but noooooo!!!!

The armadillo den is a really great venue with some hiccups…read more First the good: it's a big area, full with chairs, tables strawn throughout and multiple food trucks. The beer list isn't too long, but covers all the bases and the cocktails are good. One disappointment on the cocktails is inconsistencies between bartenders. We had some spicy chicken from the food truck and fried pickles. They were great. So overall, it's a great place to relax with friends and chill. We liked it and will be back regularly.

Went to Armadillo Den for a date, while the date itself didn't go great, I have to give credit…read morewhere it's due because the spot was super cute so he did a good job with planning! There really aren't a ton of fun places like this in South Austin, so if you're in that area, it's definitely worth checking out. They have a few free parking spots, but the larger lot is paid, so carpooling is a good idea. I love that they offer a mix of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, so there's something for everyone. There are also a few food trucks on-site, including Via 313, which is always a win. The space itself is perfect for hanging out, there's a big screen, live music, and even cornhole. It's also dog-friendly, which makes it even better. Overall, it's such a fun, laid-back spot and I'd definitely come back!

AUSTIN HAS A NEW BEST COFFEE HOUSE!…read more Whoever is in second place is twenty yards back. * * * Imagine you went to a garden store/nursery except that they didn't sell plants and flowers. They sold coffee and food and you could stay there all day. This is what Leona's is really like. I don't live anywhere remotely near Sunset Valley. But if I did, I would be here all the time. * * * Their elote latte is one of the most interesting coffee drinks in Austin - rivalled only by the Mont Blanc at Neon Belly. Yes, it is a corn latte with a set of corn based sweeteners that work really well. (If the sweeteners are euphemisms for corn syrup ... I forgive them in advance. Corn syrup would have just atoned for all of its sins. However, I think their secret corn ingredients are something else.) This was a drink that was love at first sight. Their blueberry muffins are insanely good. That last sentence is one I never thought I would ever write in the State of Texas. Blueberries in the Pacific Northwest are almost always to die for. Blueberries in the Midwest can be to die for if you go to the right farmstand. New England and New York State can have good blueberries if you look assiduously. Texas Blueberries? Up there with Hormel Canned Chili. So to get an outstanding blueberry muffin in Texas was not something I was expecting. * * * A huge amount of the appeal of Leona's is the ambience and the "food trucks". Leona's consists of four outbuildings built around a park in the center. There is plenty of seating in the park. Most people sit there. Samuel C. and the Great Texas Outdoors do not get along. It is either too hot, too cold, too rainy or too something else. (Oobleck. Whatever.) However, the building where Leona's serves the coffee has windows and you can see all the glory of that without putting up with the Official Texas State Bird. (Google says the Texas State Bird is the Northern Mockingbird. Anyone who has lived in Texas longer than 48 hours knows that the Official State Bird is the Mosquito. You eating outdoors is you volunteering to donate blood for the preservation of the Texas Mosquito population.) Looking out the window from inside however, the view is outstanding. The crowd is as cool as cool can be. (South Austin rolls in coolness - while having residents smart enough not to fall for paying New East Side rents.) You get reflected coolness just from sitting next to these people. Spend ten afternoons drinking coffee at Leona's and SXSW will cut 30% off the price of your badge or wristband You are exactly the type of person SXSW tries to attract. If you play in a band, your band will get a slot in a showcase immediately. It is hard to not like coolness like that. (Yelp Management: Do not believe Samuel C. on the SXSW price discount. We will deal with Samuel C. in our own way.) * * * One of the neatest thing about Leona's is that they have three food trucks that are not food trucks. They took outstanding food truck vendors and gave them mini-brick and mortar establishments - smaller than a real restaurant but bigger than your standard food truck. I think the almost-brick-and-mortar concept is absolutely outstanding. Now to be sure, I have not eaten at any of the three food vendors on site. (Actually two food vendors with one locked in and forthcoming.) But the one I know - Veracruz Tacos is top of the line. I am fantasizing that a food truck can do more with the kind of space Leona's is giving them than they can with a standard food truck. This theory however needs empirical test. * * * That said, I am willing to just go down there even with no food trucks, look at the scenery, drink amazing coffee drinks and eat fantastic baked goods. Apparently from the situation in the enormous parking lot - So are 638,542 people. The parking lot which is massive for a coffee house still can't hold the armies and armies of people who want to hang out at Leona's. Brodie is hard to park on, so people spill over into strange parking lots and distant neighborhoods. But ... you know ... For an elote latte ... And the chance to pretend I am more amazing than the latest just-discovered songwriter being played on KVRX ... For those two things, I would park in a Lowe's and walk across the street. Paradise has its price.

Leona is that girl, let's just be honest. No really, I think I'm obsessed. It's giving chic. It's…read moregiving oasis. There are so many seating options, both indoors and outside. There is a perfect blend of nature, with plants and greenery spread throughout. The inside of Leonora has a city vibe. It's modern and sleek. It's a great option for a third space! (P.s. I was so in the moment that I forgot to take photos) I ordered a lychee iced tea from the bar. I was surprised by how flavorful and refreshing it was. I'd definitely buy it again. I'm no stranger to Veracruz and opted for tacos. I wasn't disappointed. The main downside is the parking. What a mess! Extremely busy on the weekends so it almost feels impossible. There aren't so many practical options nearby, unfortunately. Hopefully they figure that out.

If you've been to Lala's Little Nugget you know what to expect here, except…read more.. Imagine Lala's feels like a chill, comfy neighborhood bar where you can actually enjoy yourself, and the ambiance, and have a conversation with whoever you came with, instead of a tourist clogged beehive? Because BOOM that's Lala's South Pole. I'm not even a big Christmas person, and I am smitten. Charming, quite, festive. It feels like a hidden gem. I probably shouldn't be reviewing it so it can stay that way, but no one like a gatekeeper. Also, absolute baller pizza from Brooklyn Pie Co. I had to really talk myself down from going back the next night just for more pizza. The service is... well what you would expect from a "trendy" Austin dive bar, as in... None, but that's part of the charm kind of? I've actually tried a lot of new pizza places lately and this is what stands out in my mind. Drinks wise? It's a bar. They serve you alcohol. Nothing special, but nothing wrong with it either.

I've been to Lala's Little Nugget a whole bunch of times but never to this location. We were there…read morefor Nickel City's holiday party (yes, in February) & had a fab time. They've got a huge back outdoor patio as well as a front patio. Brooklyn Pie Co. is set up inside to take care of your food needs. For those that don't know, Lala's South Pole (& Little Nugget) are year-round holiday bars. While Little Nugget really goes all out, South Pole isn't too shabby at all. Great decor, wonderfully curated holiday cocktails and mocktails, beers, spirits, and more. Super service. This is a place where there's no way you could ever feel sad or down and out because it's just pumpkin' with happy holiday vibes.

My friend invited me to a crawfish boil at Bodhi's and we had a wonderful experience at the bar…read more Special shoutout to Crackr who was a solid gentleman and a king. The vibe was slow but that meant a lot more personal attention. I love that the bathroom is all gender and I appreciate the amenities here. Overall, it's a solid joint!

No beaches in Austin? No problem. Grab a cool drink at Bodhi's -- it's the next best thing! Feel…read morethe breeze, soak up the outdoor vibes, and let the food trucks and your favorite bartenders (Vince & Annalise) will do the rest! Cheers!