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Enjoy tapas and crepes at the art deco restaurant The Scarbrough, then head around the corner to enjoy cocktails at the iconic speakeasy, Garage.

Here's your plan for a delightful tapas dinner followed by cocktails at a trendy speakeasy

Tapas Dinner & Speakeasy Date

At The Scarbrough, enjoy tapas and crepes by Chef Marco with a focus on historic charm and passionate cooking.

Tapas Dining

✅ Before you go
• Make a reservation: https://tables.toasttab.com/restaurants/ae5e89c9-9688-4d38-8f07-df4153ca554c/findTime
• They have happy hour from 4-6PM daily

💪 Pro tips
• Order the octo and the duck wings!

Have tapas at the Scarbrough

Visit Garage in Downtown Austin for a cozy, yet vibrant cocktail experience. Try the classic Indian Paintbrush, a favorite on the menu.

Cocktail Experience

✅ Before you go
• Make a reservation: https://resy.com/cities/atx/garage?date=2023-06-06&seats=2

💪 Pro tips
• The Indian Paintbrush cocktail is a classic and my favorite on the menu!

Get cocktails at Garage

Filming this Nudge, I loved how easy it was but how fancy I felt.

You’ll get tapas for dinner and follow it with cocktails at a speakeasy.

First, head inside the Scarbrough and straight into a Wes Anderson film.

This place was built over 100 years ago and

it was cool to see all the little bits of history.

Grab a seat at the bar and talk to Chef Marco and his chefs.

I personally love hearing how passionate they are and it shows in their food.

They have the only Fremantle octopus in Austin, and the dish was delish!

After that, head right around the corner to Garage bar.

but when in doubt, just look for the blue sign. It wasn't too hard to snag a spot,

plus the vibes were the perfect mix of crowded but cozy.

All you have to do is share this plan with a friend for your next night out.

Here's your plan for enjoying tarot-inspired cocktails in a cozy, hidden speakeasy vibe. Watch the video 👇

Try out Midnight Cowboy’s new tarot inspired cocktail menu at their hidden-in-plain-sight speakeasy 

Tarot Cocktails at Hidden Speakeasy 🔮

Sip tarot-inspired cocktails in an intimate, hidden speakeasy at Midnight Cowboy in Downtown Austin—perfect for ambiance lovers who want a unique, mystical night out.

Tarot-Inspired Cocktails

✅ Before you go
• Reservations are HIGHLY encouraged. It’s almost guaranteed you won’t be able to walk in Thurs-Sun without it 
• If the vacant sign is not illuminated, they do NOT have walk in availability 
• Make a reservation here: https://midnightcowboymodeling.com

💪 Pro tips
• Ostara, King of Cups and Cosmic Dancer were our favorites 
• The menu is pretty extensive so if you’re overwhelmed, ask your server 
• Go during the week to avoid the weekend crowds of 6th 
• Bring your own tarot deck for some extra fun! 

Try the taste of tarot at Midnight Cowboy 

A Speakeasy just rolled out a tarot inspired drink menu

and it's definitely worth making a night of.

there's a light at an abandoned looking door without signage.

It's the kind of place hidden in plain sight

stand at the front door and they'll come greet you

you'll enter the hidden world of Midnight Cowboy.

I loooooove a good ambiance and unlike the rowdiness of the bars around it,

they'll give you books for their new Midnight Cowboy Arcona menu

full of drinks inspired by tarot cards and their meanings.

The presentation had me tasting and drinking with my eyes

but then I'd actually drink it and was blown away.

Plus they were really strong in my opinion.

My two recommendations would be to make a

reservation during the week to avoid the crowds of

6th Street and to bring your own Tarot deck to do readings because what better place?

All you got to do is make a reservation with

your mystical loving bestie and come check it out soon!

Here's your plan for exploring a sculpture garden, museum, then enjoying rooftop food and drinks. Watch the video 👇

Enjoy a day exploring a sculpture garden & museum along with enjoying food & drinks at a rooftop cantina.

Museum and Rooftop Cantina

Stroll through the Umlauf Sculpture Garden to admire outdoor sculptures, then explore rotating exhibitions inside the museum. Enjoy a peaceful, art-filled outing in Zilker Park.

Sculpture Garden Visit

✅ Before you go
• Admission details for the museum can be found here: https://www.umlaufsculpture.org/visit
• The cost is only $8 for adults with discounted prices for seniors, military, veterans, teachers, college students, kids, and members.

💪 Pro tips
• For Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum, the exhibits in the sculpture garden stay the same. The exhibits within the museum inside rotate every 3-4 months.
• Parking in the UMLAUF parking lot is limited, but overflow parking can be found across Azie Morton at Wright Field or in the nearby Zilker lots. We encourage public transportation and bike racks can be found on the premises. Zilker also offers a shuttle services.
• There are free guided tours every Friday at 11 a.m. for the indoor museum and every third Saturday at 12 pm through the garden.


Head to the Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Musuem

Arriba Abajo offers rooftop dining and drinks with vibrant vibes, a pool, and delicious food like lobster quesadilla pizza and margaritas in downtown Austin.

Food & Drinks

✅ Before you go
• Make a reservation for Arriba Abajo here: https://www.arribaabajoatx.com/menus/.

💪 Pro tips
• You can obtain a day pass for the pool at the Thompson Austin here: https://www.resortpass.com/s/us/tx/austin/hotel-day-passes.
• You can order food and drinks while poolside as well.

Enjoy Food and Drinks at Arriba Abajo

If you would enjoy a day in the outdoors between going to a garden & museum as well as a rooftop cantina, then this plan is perfect for you.

First, head over to the OLAF sculpture Garden and Museum.

The outdoor garden is exquisite and full of breathtaking sculptures.

So even when it's hot outside, it’s still refreshing just to walk around or sit on the benches.

We liked this particular piece so much that we even tried to reenact it.

It wasn't perfect, but we still had fun while doing it.

The museum inside has spectacular pieces of work and you can see the level of detail each artist puts into their craft.

And you can even have a guided tour where they will talk into more details on each piece.

Once you finish at the museum, head over to Arriba Abajo.

It's a rooftop cantina in the Thompson Hotel.

As soon as you reach the elevator, you can hear the music and feel the vibes.

The restaurant has a beautiful outdoor section filled with couches and tables.

And on top of that, there’s even a pool.

So if you want to go for a swim on a hot day, it is perfect.

The indoor section has great ambience as well and plenty of space.

As always, I recommend starting off with some drinks.

I suggest you try the Margarita and the Island Heat.

For appetizers, I strongly recommend the lobster quesadilla pizza.

It is absolutely delicious and just look at how cheesy it is when you bite into it.  Unbelievable.

For entrees, both the carne asada fajitas as well as the chili crusted prawns are fantastic.

So, see the notes for more details and make it happen soon.

High tea at Goldie’s Sunken Bar in the Austin Proper Hotel

Afternoon Tea 🫖

Enjoy a chic afternoon tea experience at Goldie’s Sunken Bar with curated teas, finger sandwiches, and pastries in a beautifully detailed setting. Perfect for a stylish, social outing.

Afternoon Tea

✅ Before you go
• Book a reservation on Open Table
• Find a cute outfit!

💖Pro tips
• Consider street parking or ride share. You can also valet at the hotel. 

Goldie’s Sunken Bar for Afternoon Tea 🫖 

Enjoy flavorful Mediterranean cuisine at Peacock Mediterranean Grill, located on the first floor of Austin Proper Hotel—a perfect follow-up to your afternoon tea at Goldie's.

Mediterranean Dining

🦚• Located on the first floor of the Austin Proper Hotel right across from Goldie’s

Peacock Mediterranean Grill

Enjoy cocktails and Mexican-inspired bites by the pool at La Piscina, located on the 5th floor of the Austin Proper Hotel. Try their sizzling queso fundido!

Mexican dining

• Located on the 5th floor of the Austin Proper Hotel

🌮 Pro tips
• Get the queso fundido for a delicious sizzling appetizer

La Piscina

Today we're going for afternoon tea at the Austin Proper Hotel.

We were given a box of tea to choose from when we got into Goldie's Sunken Bar.

We got to smell all the different teas and pick our favorites.

and of course we had to get some videos of the amazing wallpaper.

The afternoon tea is available Friday through Sunday from 12 to 3 p.m.

This is an excellent spot to get dressed up and go with

your girlfriends or for a mother-daughter day if family is visiting.

If you're still feeling hungry after those light bites,

there are some great options right in the hotel.

Pop on over to Peacock Mediterranean Grill or upstairs

to La Piscina to round out your afternoon.

Enjoy a cinematic experience on Lake Austin during sunset with food and drinks.

Here's your plan for watching movies on Lake Austin at sunset with snacks and paddleboards

Movies on the Lake at Lake Austin

Reserve a seat or rent paddleboards/floater chairs for sunset movie nights on Lake Austin at Mozart's, with snacks and drinks available.

Paddleboard Movie Viewing

✅ Before you go
• Check out the movies schedule here: https://mozartscoffee.com/blogs/blog?view=beae-movies-on-the-lake
• Rent paddleboards/floater chairs here: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/lakeaustincalm/items/?flow=989338&full-items=yes

💪 Pro tips
• Get there early for the best seats.
• You cannot bring your own paddleboard.
• You can bring your own lawn chair to have more flexibility with your seating options.
• For the free deck seating, they have a limited number of fold-out chairs and picnic table seating around the screen.
• There are alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage options and specialty movie snacks such as popcorn and candy.
• You can rent a paddleboard for $20 for the whole movie or a 2-person floater chair for $30 for the whole movie.  Be prepared to get wet!
• Check out the events calendar here for movies on the lake, live music, festivals, games and open mic: https://mozartscoffee.com/pages/events 

Reserve a Seat and Paddleboards/Floater Chair

If you enjoy being in the water on a hot summer day and like watching movies, then this plan is perfect for you.

First, head over to Mozart's Coffee Roasters.

It's a coffee shop on Lake Austin with a huge outdoor patio space.

Every week they offer a one-of-a-kind cinematic experience where you can watch a movie during sunset.

You can grab some beverages and snacks to enjoy before the movie begins.

And then, make sure to grab your seat so you can enjoy the movie.

It's an amazing experience to be in the water watching one of your favorite movies with the sunset in the background.

Completely elevates the movie experience so you can enjoy the outdoors at the same time.