• Continental Club – open since 1957 it’s now the go to spot for retro roots, rockabilly, swing, and country in an atmosphere that’s just as grungy glamorous as it was 50 years ago
• Scoot Inn – a fixture in Austin since 1871 when it started selling beer and rations to passing pioneers
• Hole in the Wall – a well known watering hole and music venue for UT students and music legends since 1974
• Threadgill’s – opened in 1933 as a gas station, got the first beer license in Travis County after prohibition, and was host to Janis Joplin in the ’60s – now it is a well known music venue and restaurant

Intimate Listening Venues

• The Saxon Pub – Kris Kristofferson compared it to “playing in my own living room”
• Winflo Osteria – music and Italian dinner on Thursdays in a 1922 Craftsman style bungalow
• Cactus Cafe – host to singer songwriters and a monthly artist-in-residence program
• Lamberts – a cozy setting with cushy booths, a full bar, the smoky scent of BBQ cooking downstairs, and room for 170 music lovers
• The Blackheart – a dual stage venue in a historic house built in 1889

Venues for Jazz

• Brass House – a swanky venue with two stages for jazz sessions, cabaret shows, and more
• Elephant Room – a cozy basement bar with jazz every night

Country Music Venues

• Rattle Inn – a 7500 square foot modern honky tonk
• Gruene Hall – established in 1878, this is one of the oldest dance halls in Texas
• Broken Spoke – can’t beat the chicken fried steak and some of the best honky tonk music around
• The White Horse – whiskey on tap, free popcorn, great patio, and live country music nightly in a hip East side honky tonk

For Punk Music

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• Red 7 – no frills indoor and outdoor venue on 7ths and Red River
• Beerland – the go-to spot for punk, metal, and garage bands
• Hotel Vegas – rowdy shows in a cool neighborhood

Venues For Everybody

• One World Theater – showcasing music from diverse cultures in a lush hill country Tuscan style villa
• The Belmont – a wide variety of acts performing in an open air courtyard plus an intimate bar and lounge area
• Cedar Street Courtyard – ivy covered walls in an outdoor courtyard with patio furniture and varied performances
• The North Door – home to a variety of music genres plus art, poetry, and film

For Rock & Indie Lovers

• Vulcan Gas Company – 9,000 square feet covering two floors and highlighting both touring and local DJs
• Lucky Lounge – one of the few that frequently have no cover and a casual spot to catch local bands
• Mohawk – two stages that host emerging talent to legends
• The Parish – in the heart of 6th street with an energetic and intimate atmosphere
• Empire Control Room & Garage – three stage venue with acoustic to high energy DJs
• Others worth mentioning include: One-2-One Bar, The Roost, Speakeasy, Emo’s, Cheer Up Charlies, and Holy Mountain

We must confess, we got the idea for this page and most of the content from Austin Monthly – one of the best and informative magazines in Texas.