"Scholz Garten isn’t just the oldest bar in Austin—it’s one of the oldest operating businesses in Texas, dating back to 1866. The huge German beer garden is centrally located, right near UT, and one of the most popular spots for tailgating a Longhorn game or pregaming a show at the Moody Center. It’s also home to great German food. Pop in during the week for a classic meal of jägerschnitzel and spätzel, or show up for a massive stein of Hofbrau Original before a concert down the road." - nicolai mccrary, matthew jacobs