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Best Things to Do on South Lamar

A brewery corridor with real food to match — the best of 21 rated venues.

South Lamar is Austin's brewery corridor as much as anything — Meanwhile Brewing and The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co. both anchor this list, alongside real food and a Greenbelt trailhead.

Fig Italian Kitchen & Bar

Fig Italian Kitchen & Bar is a upscale Italian restaurant in South Lamar.

4.8 stars, 1,633 reviews. $$$.

Brown's BBQ

This barbecue trailer parked next to Corner Bar dishes up brisket, chicken & comfort-food sides.

4.8 stars, 871 reviews. Also on our BBQ guide.

EX FILES

EX FILES is a moderately-priced sports bar in South Lamar.

4.8 stars, 224 reviews.

Spyglass Trailhead at Barton Creek Greenbelt

Spyglass Trailhead at Barton Creek Greenbelt is a hiking trail in South Lamar.

4.8 stars, 56 reviews.

Meanwhile Brewing Co.

A destination brewery with a massive lawn, rotating food trucks, and frequent live music.

4.7 stars, 1,386 reviews.

Kiin Di

Kiin Di is a moderately-priced Thai restaurant in South Lamar.

4.7 stars, 534 reviews.

Banyan & Bamboo Day Spa / Med Spa

Banyan & Bamboo Day Spa / Med Spa is a spa in South Lamar.

4.7 stars, 369 reviews.

The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.

Warehouselike beer garden matching house microbrews with pub bites such as pizza & sandwiches.

4.6 stars, 1,517 reviews.

Papalote Taco House

Unpretentious taqueria serving tortas, tacos & tostadas, plus other Mexican eats & sodas.

4.5 stars, 1,382 reviews. Our #1 Mexican pick, citywide.

Featured venues

Fig Italian Kitchen & Bar
Food $$$

Fig Italian Kitchen & Bar

Fig Italian Kitchen & Bar is a upscale Italian restaurant in South Lamar.

Brown's BBQ
Food $$

Brown's BBQ

This barbecue trailer parked next to Corner Bar dishes up brisket, chicken & comfort-food sides.

EX FILES
Nightlife $$

EX FILES

EX FILES is a moderately-priced sports bar in South Lamar.

Spyglass Trailhead at Barton Creek Greenbelt
Outdoors

Spyglass Trailhead at Barton Creek Greenbelt

Spyglass Trailhead at Barton Creek Greenbelt is a hiking trail in South Lamar.

Meanwhile Brewing Co.
Drinks $$

Meanwhile Brewing Co.

A destination brewery with a massive lawn, rotating food trucks, and frequent live music.

Kiin Di
Food $$

Kiin Di

Kiin Di is a moderately-priced Thai restaurant in South Lamar.

Banyan & Bamboo Day Spa / Med Spa
Wellness

Banyan & Bamboo Day Spa / Med Spa

Banyan & Bamboo Day Spa / Med Spa is a spa in South Lamar.

The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
Drinks $$

The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.

Warehouselike beer garden matching house microbrews with pub bites such as pizza & sandwiches.

Papalote Taco House
Food

Papalote Taco House

Unpretentious taqueria serving tortas, tacos & tostadas, plus other Mexican eats & sodas.