Bouldin Creek

eclectic eastside · 78704

Bouldin sits in the sweet spot between Lady Bird Lake and South Congress, close enough to walk to Home Slice or Hopdoddy without committing to the full SoCo tourist crush. The bungalow grid keeps things quiet after dark, and Bouldin Creek Cafe still anchors the veggie-brunch end of things on South First. Date logic: meet at Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden, drift north toward Lenoir for something nicer, or loop the hike-and-bike trail at Auditorium Shores when small talk needs scenery. Tradeoff is honest. Bungalows trade for million-plus tags, street parking near South Congress is a contact sport, and the South First crowd skews early.

19,252

singles 22–50

55%

male

$71,974

median income

$1,801

median rent

The data

Bouldin Creek by the numbers

Bouldin Creek runs male-skewed, about 55% men to 45% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Median individual income in Bouldin Creek is about $72,000.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Bouldin Creek pays about $1,800 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
About 19,300 Bouldin Creek residents ages 20 to 49 are single.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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22 spots across Bouldin Creek

Bouldin Creek
Dining
Dean's Italian Steakhouse
Steak house★ 4.9 · 3,285
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
110 E 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 3,285 Google reviews
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Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 10 PM
Tue5 to 10 PM
Wed5 to 10 PM
Thu5 to 10 PM
Fri5 to 11 PM
Sat5 to 11 PM
Sun4 to 10 PM
Parking
Paid parking garage
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
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Bouldin Creek
Dining
Perla's
Seafood restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 2,962
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
1400 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 2,962 Google reviews
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Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 10 PM
Tue11:30 AM to 10 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 10 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 10 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 11 PM
Sat10:30 AM to 11 PM
Sun10:30 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
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Bouldin Creek
Activity
Peter Pan Mini-Golf
Miniature golf course★ 4.6 · 2,868
Find it
1207 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 2,868 Google reviews
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Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon9 AM to 10 PM
Tue9 AM to 10 PM
Wed9 AM to 10 PM
Thu9 AM to 10 PM
Fri9 AM to 11 PM
Sat9 AM to 11 PM
Sun9 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Crowd
Family-friendly
Contact
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Bouldin Creek
Activity
Westgate Lanes
Bowling alley★ 4.5 · 1,619
Wheelchair access
Find it
2701 W William Cannon Dr, Austin, TX 78745
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 1,619 Google reviews
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Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon9 AM to 12 AM
Tue9 AM to 12 AM
Wed9 AM to 12 AM
Thu9 AM to 12 AM
Fri9 AM to 1 AM
Sat9 AM to 1 AM
Sun9 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Bouldin Creek
Drinks
June's
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,308
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
1722 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 1,308 Google reviews
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat9 AM to 10 PM
Sun9 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Bouldin Creek
Activity
PanIQ Escape Room Austin
Escape room center★ 4.8 · 1,249
Wheelchair access
Find it
1700 S Lamar Blvd Suite 327, Austin, TX 78704
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 1,249 Google reviews
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Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon1 to 10:30 PM
Tue1 to 10:30 PM
Wed1 to 10:30 PM
Thu1 to 10:30 PM
Fri10 AM to 12 AM
Sat10 AM to 12 AM
Sun10 AM to 10:30 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly
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Bouldin Creek
Cafés
Lick Honest Ice Creams
Ice cream shop★ 4.5 · 1,188
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
1100 S Lamar Blvd #1135, Austin, TX 78704
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 1,188 Google reviews
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Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12:30 to 10 PM
Tue12:30 to 10 PM
Wed12:30 to 10 PM
Thu12:30 to 10 PM
Fri12 to 11 PM
Sat12 to 11 PM
Sun12:30 to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking garage
Dining
Delivery · In-store pickup · In-store shopping · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Bouldin Creek
Dining
Jeffrey's
Steak house$$$$★ 4.7 · 1,177
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
1204 W Lynn St, Austin, TX 78703
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 1,177 Google reviews
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Their share$80
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4:30 to 11 PM
Tue4:30 to 11 PM
Wed4:30 to 11 PM
Thu4:30 to 11 PM
Fri4:30 to 11 PM
Sat4:30 to 11 PM
Sun4:30 to 11 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
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Bouldin Creek
Activity
Cafe Monet Art and Clay Studio
Painting studio★ 4.9 · 1,059
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
4477 S Lamar Blvd #560, Austin, TX 78745
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 1,059 Google reviews
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Hours
MonClosed
Tue11 AM to 8 PM
Wed11 AM to 8 PM
Thu11 AM to 8 PM
Fri11 AM to 8 PM
Sat11 AM to 4 PM
Sun1 to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
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Bouldin Creek
Drinks
Garage
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 945
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
503 Colorado St, Austin, TX 78701
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 945 Google reviews
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 PM to 12 AM
Tue5 PM to 12 AM
Wed5 PM to 2 AM
Thu5 PM to 2 AM
Fri5 PM to 2 AM
Sat5 PM to 2 AM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Bouldin Creek
Drinks
Midnight Cowboy
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 879
Outdoor seatingWheelchair access
Find it
313 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 879 Google reviews
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue5 to 11:30 PM
Wed5 to 11:30 PM
Thu5 to 11:30 PM
Fri5 to 11:45 PM
Sat5 to 11:45 PM
Sun5 to 11:30 PM
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Tourists
Contact
Site Maps
Bouldin Creek
Drinks
House Wine
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 507
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
1711 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 507 Google reviews
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3 to 10:30 PM
Tue3 to 10:30 PM
Wed3 to 10:30 PM
Thu3 PM to 12 AM
Fri3 PM to 12 AM
Sat3 PM to 12 AM
Sun3 to 10:30 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Bouldin Creek
Drinks
Retail Therapy Cocktail Lounge
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 268
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
120 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78701
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 268 Google reviews
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue5 PM to 1 AM
Wed5 PM to 1 AM
Thu5 PM to 2 AM
Fri5 PM to 2 AM
Sat5 PM to 2 AM
Sun5 PM to 1 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
Bouldin Creek
Activity
Austin Art Garage
Art gallery★ 4.8 · 241
Wheelchair access
Find it
2200 S Lamar Blvd Unit J, Austin, TX 78704
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 241 Google reviews
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Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Austin Art Garage.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue12 to 6 PM
Wed12 to 6 PM
Thu12 to 6 PM
Fri12 to 6 PM
Sat12 to 5 PM
Sun12 to 5 PM
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
Family-friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Bouldin Creek
Drinks
Postino South Lamar
Wine bar★ 4.7 · 226
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
1301 S Lamar Blvd Suite 102, Austin, TX 78704
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 226 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Postino South Lamar.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 11 PM
Tue11 AM to 11 PM
Wed11 AM to 11 PM
Thu11 AM to 11 PM
Fri11 AM to 12 AM
Sat10 AM to 12 AM
Sun10 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking garage
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Bouldin Creek
Drinks
LoLo
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 211
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
1504 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 211 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at LoLo.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3 to 11 PM
Tue3 to 11 PM
Wed3 to 11 PM
Thu3 to 11 PM
Fri12 PM to 12 AM
Sat12 PM to 12 AM
Sun12 to 11 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Bouldin Creek
Drinks
Wanderlust Wine Co. - Downtown
Winery★ 4.6 · 196
Wheelchair access
Find it
610 N Interstate Hwy 35, Austin, TX 78701
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 196 Google reviews
Split the bill
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed6 to 10 PM
Thu6 to 10 PM
Fri12 to 10 PM
Sat12 to 10 PM
Sun12 to 5 PM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Contact
Call Site Maps
Bouldin Creek
Drinks
Little Drinks Lounge
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 174
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
3801 S Congress Ave Ste 116, Austin, TX 78704
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 174 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Little Drinks Lounge.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon2 PM to 2 AM
Tue2 PM to 2 AM
Wed2 PM to 2 AM
Thu2 PM to 2 AM
Fri2 PM to 2 AM
Sat2 PM to 2 AM
Sun2 PM to 2 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Site Maps
Bouldin Creek
Drinks
Kinfolk Cocktail Lounge & Spirits Library
Bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 154
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
303 B Red River St, Austin, TX 78701
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 154 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Kinfolk Cocktail Lounge & Spirits Library.
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed5 to 10 PM
Thu5 to 10 PM
Fri5 to 10 PM
Sat5 to 10 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Bouldin Creek
Drinks
Saturn
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 127
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
906 N Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 127 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Saturn.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 PM to 12 AM
Tue4 PM to 12 AM
Wed4 PM to 12 AM
Thu4 PM to 2 AM
Fri4 PM to 2 AM
Sat12 PM to 2 AM
Sun12 PM to 12 AM
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Bouldin Creek
Drinks
watertrade
Bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 61
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
1603 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 61 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at watertrade.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu5 to 11 PM
Fri5 to 11 PM
Sat5 to 11 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking garage
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Bouldin Creek
Drinks
Boni's Bar Next Door
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 27
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
1805 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 27 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Boni's Bar Next Door.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3 PM to 12 AM
TueClosed
Wed3 PM to 12 AM
Thu3 PM to 12 AM
Fri3 PM to 12 AM
Sat3 PM to 12 AM
Sun1 to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Site Maps

Bouldin Creek

Bouldin Creek by the numbers

Local date spots

Dean's Italian Steakhouse

Perla's

Peter Pan Mini-Golf

Westgate Lanes

June's

PanIQ Escape Room Austin

Lick Honest Ice Creams

Jeffrey's

Cafe Monet Art and Clay Studio

Garage

Midnight Cowboy

House Wine

Retail Therapy Cocktail Lounge

Austin Art Garage

Postino South Lamar

LoLo

Wanderlust Wine Co. - Downtown

Little Drinks Lounge

Kinfolk Cocktail Lounge & Spirits Library

Saturn

watertrade

Boni's Bar Next Door

Reach Bouldin Creek singles right where they plan dates.