home Plan Your Austin Golf Trip in 60 Seconds Live music capital meets Hill Country golf and craft beer culture
Austin delivers an elite off-course experience wrapped around surprisingly strong golf. Barton Creek Resort has 36 holes of championship golf, and the surrounding Hill Country hides gems like Wolfdancer and Falconhead. Between rounds, Sixth Street and Rainey Street provide the kind of nightlife that turns a golf trip into a legendary one. Add world-class BBQ and 70+ craft breweries, and you've got a trip that even the non-golfers in your group will beg to join.
The best courses, bars, and rentals in Austin — curated for groups.
5 coursesSpring, Fall AUS (15 min drive)50-200k population
Courses
Barton Creek - Fazio Foothills Bucket List Tom Fazio masterpiece through Hill Country canyons — hosted the Champions Tour and consistently ranked among Texas' best
$150-$250 resort Par 72 · 6,956 yds
Barton Creek - Crenshaw Cliffside Premium Ben Crenshaw and Bill Coore design with dramatic 100-foot cliff drops and native wildflower meadows
$100-$185 resort Par 72 · 6,652 yds
Wolfdancer Golf Club Premium Hyatt Lost Pines resort course on the Colorado River — natural terrain, wildlife sightings, and a strong finishing stretch
$85-$155 resort Par 72 · 7,029 yds
Falconhead Golf Club Solid Public course in Bee Cave with Hill Country terrain, well-maintained conditions, and a challenging layout at a reasonable price
$55-$95 parkland Par 72 · 7,202 yds
Avery Ranch Golf Club Solid North Austin public course with elevation changes, canyon crossings, and some of the best-maintained greens in the city
$50-$85 parkland Par 72 · 7,121 yds
Where to Stay house Sleeps 12-20
$800-$3000/night
Lakeway / Bee Cave / Lake Travis area
pool hot tub outdoor kitchen game room Hill Country views
house Sleeps 10-16
$600-$2200/night
East Austin / Rainey Street / South Congress area
walkable to bars rooftop deck parking outdoor space
Dining
Franklin Barbecue $$ bbq The most famous BBQ in America — the brisket is transcendent. Pre-order for groups to skip the 3-hour line.
4.7 stars
Odd Duck $$$ farm-to-table Creative farm-to-table with a daily-changing menu of small plates — the best restaurant in Austin by many measures
4.6 stars
Perry's Steakhouse & Grille $$$$ steakhouse Upscale Austin steakhouse with the legendary Friday pork chop lunch, private dining rooms, and an excellent wine list
4.5 stars
Matt's El Rancho $$ mexican Austin Tex-Mex institution since 1952 — the Bob Armstrong dip is mandatory and the margaritas are strong
4.3 stars
la Barbecue $$ bbq East Austin trailer serving world-class brisket and ribs — shorter line than Franklin with equally elite 'cue
4.6 stars Nightlife
Rainey Street District Late Night patio Entire block of converted bungalow bars with patios, food trucks, and live music — the ultimate group bar crawl
Broken Spoke Late Night honky tonk Last true Texas honky-tonk in Austin — live country, two-stepping, and Lone Stars since 1964
Lazarus Brewing brewpub East Austin brewery with excellent craft beer, tacos, and a huge shaded patio perfect for groups
The Roosevelt Room Late Night cocktail Top-tier cocktail bar on Sixth Street with prohibition-era vibes and some of the best drinks in Texas
Mean Eyed Cat Late Night dive Johnny Cash-themed dive bar with cheap whiskey, a great patio, and jukebox that actually slaps
Activities Sixth Street Bar Crawl brewery half day $30-$80/pp
Walk the legendary Dirty Sixth or classy West Sixth hitting bars, live music venues, and tacos stands
Jester King Brewery brewery 2-3 hours $20-$45/pp
Hill Country farmhouse brewery with wild ales, a pizza kitchen, and acres of outdoor space
Lake Travis Boat Rental boat rental half day $50-$100/pp
Rent a party barge or pontoon on Lake Travis — swim at the Devil's Cove party spot or cruise to a lakeside restaurant
COTA Go-Kart Racing go karts 2-3 hours $30-$60/pp
High-speed go-karts at the Circuit of the Americas F1 track — competitive racing for the group
Austin Axe Throwing axe throwing 2-3 hours $25-$40/pp
BYOB axe throwing lanes — tournaments, team competitions, and trash talk fuel