On Episode 35 of The Austin Pod, Anthony from @theatxdrinker and Rachel from @512bites dive into one of the most common challenges for people living in or moving to Austin: how to make real friends in this city. From meetups and social clubs to underrated events and local hangouts, we break down what actually works.

But that’s not all — we also round up our favorite happy hours in Austin, including some hidden gems you might’ve missed, plus the best frozen drinks to beat the Texas heat.

This episode is full of tips, laughs, and recs for anyone trying to make the most out of life in ATX.

👇 Drop a comment if you’ve got a go-to friend-making hack or a frozen drink spot we should try next!