Austin Adult Entertainment: Lamar Boulevard and 12th Street
12 Since 1943 House Park Bar-B-Q has been serving Austin residents barbecue out of the same pit at 900 W. 12th St. Owner Joe Sullivan purchased the business in 1981 and has operated the pit ever since with the motto “Need no teef to eat my beef.” The restaurant is only open for lunch Mon.–Fri.11 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Call 472-9621.
13 An Austin landmark built in 1916, The Tavern has been located on North Lamar Boulevard at 922 W. 12th St. since before Lamar was built. The building is modeled after a German Public House and was once the home of The Enfield Store, which moved out in 1929. The building was then a steak restaurant, and when Prohibition ended in 1933, The Tavern was born. Legend has it that the building’s upstairs was also home to a popular speakeasy and brothel. Today the restaurant is known as a happy hour hangout and place to watch sporting events. Call 320-8377 or visit www.austintavern.com.