Lustre Pearl East

"For everyone who complains that Rainey Street just isn’t what it used to be, Lustre Pearl East is the solution. It’s the original bungalow that was uprooted from Rainey when they needed to make way for condos, but now with more outdoor space and way fewer UT students. Even though it’s further east than most places on this list, it’s worth the extra five minute bike or Uber ride. It’s never too crowded, but there are always enough people to make it feel like a house party you’d actually want to be at. " - adele hazan, katherine lewin, nicolai mccrary

"A different Austin soccer team fan club ATX FC is hosting screenings and events at the east location of Lustre Pearl for morning and daytime games between 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Other events will include soccer movie screenings, a vintage soccer jersey pop-up store, foosball, DJs, and actual soccer games." - Nadia Chaudhury

"Current Democratic Texas House of Representative and mayoral candidate Celia Israel’s watch party is at the East Austin bar with food and drinks from 7 to 10 p.m. There are free RSVPs online." - Nadia Chaudhury

"The retro bar offers two types of corn dogs: a meat dog that pairs well with drafts of beers and comes with an optional spicy cheese sauce, and a vegetarian version that also tastes great. The venue has indoor and outdoor dine-in areas." - Nadia Chaudhury

"Welcome Home Lustre Pearl had me immediately upon entry, with the neon sign above the fireplace reading 'ici tout est bon' (here, all is good). The space is hugely appealing, especially the exterior with ping pong tables and rocking chairs galore. With bars both inside and out, it can accommodate a large crowd under those Hill Country stars. It's in the heart of downtown and walking distance from the famed Sixth street. Make sure to have the Pearl on your list for your Austin sundowner hour."