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Watch out for Bat Poop

The bats will poop on you if you are below the bridge at dusk. Heads up. I’ve been on party cruises near the bridge for sunset and everyone quickly went from the top deck to the bottom as soon as the bats came out. The Mexican free-tailed bats live under the Congress Bridge in spring, summer, and early fall and head south in the winter.

congress bats

Check out Capital Cruises or Lonestar Riverboat for tours on Lady Bird Lake.

 

Mexican Martini

New classic invented in Austin

mexican martini

Trudy’s and Cedar Door both lay claim to inventing the drink. Trudy’s is the better of the two. Any fine establishment in Austin will serve the cocktail.

2 oz tequila, 1 oz Cointreau, 1 oz lime juice, 1 oz orange juice, 1 splash Sprite, 1 splash olive juice

Pour all ingredients into a large cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake and strain into a large cocktail/martini glass (8+ ounces) with a salt rim. Add two olives on a spear and a slice of lime and serve.

 

The Cloak Room

Looking for a simple, dimly lit bar only steps from the apartment…
This bar is famous for the Red Rocket (an outrageously strong drink) and bitchy waitstaff. Bring some quarters for the jukebox and tip your bartender heavily on the first round. If you want drama and don’t mind getting in a shouting match stiff them on the tip. I’ve witnessed many a war of words with these ladies. Also, you might end up partying with a state senator or a lobbyist. Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-7
the cloak room
Beverly the bartenders snarkiness earned her a twitter parody: https://twitter.com/BevsCloakRoom

Stephen F Austin After Hours Lounge

Buy a drink at the bar upstairs just before 2 am and when you get kicked out you can continue to hang out downstairs in the hotel lobby and finish your beverage. It’s an unofficial after hours lounge with comfortable seating and you can even bring food in.

stephen f austin

Waterloo Records

Check out the $.99 records.

Go through the vinyl and buy anything you like. Send a picture of what you picked up, leave the record(s) behind with the receipt and we will reimburse you up to $10.

waterloo records

Car2Go

Staying for awhile? Register for Car2Go car sharing. Reserved spots are around the corner.

car2go