Elephant Room
Both the drinks and the music go down smooth at the Elephant Room. This Austin nightclub was presented with a resolution from the state Senate recognizing the establishment of one of the "Top 10" jazz venues in the country. Live music belts from the stage nightly, with a cover charge required on weekend nights.
Elephant Room
315 Congress Avenue
Austin, Texas 78701
(512) 473-2279
Elephantroom.com
Emo's Austin
Emo's Austin nightclub features two stages from which rowdy local and regional bands appear nightly. The funky bar has colorful murals painted on the walls, as well as a bar stool which Johnny Cash used after playing a set, hanging from the ceiling.
Emo's Austin
602 Red River Street
Austin, Texas 78701
(512) 505-8541
emosaustin.com
Continental Club
The Continental Club mixes a "hot rod" theme with live music to create an atmosphere, which entices all the senses. Colorful classic streetcar shows and "rockabilly" stage performances rock the house. Special events include annual birthday parties honoring Elvis and Buck Owens.
Continental Club
1315 South Congress Avenue
Austin, Texas
(512) 441-0202
continentalclub.com
Lucky Lounge
Lucky Lounge features a 1960's motif and is located in the trendy "Warehouse District" in Austin. Both disc jockeys and live bands spin tunes until the wee hours of the morning.
Lucky Lounge
209 West Fifth Street
Austin, Texas
(512) 479-7700
theluckylounge.com
Cedar Door
The Cedar Door mixes rustic Austin décor with a modern flare. A full kitchen and outdoor patio area allow room to move at this popular haunt. The bar's signature "Mexican Martini" is sold by the bottle.
Cedar Door
201 Brazos Street
Austin, Texas
(512) 473-3712
cedardooraustin.com
Sky Lounge
The Sky Lounge is a sleek multiple tier nightclub featuring dance mixes spun by resident disc jockeys.
Sky Lounge
416 Congress Avenue
Austin, Texas 78701
(512) 542-0029
2.sky Austin.com
Carousel Lounge
Carousel Lounge is a circus themed nightclub featuring live entertainment, which often includes belly dancers.
Carousel Lounge
1110 East Fifty-Second Street
Austin, Texas 78752
(512) 452-6790
carousellounge.net
Third Base
Third Base is a luxurious sport bar featuring 6,000 square feet of game areas, "wireless Internet access", food, music and enormous plasma televisions.
Third Base
1717 West Sixth Street
Suite 210R
Austin, Texas 78703
(512) 476-2273
thirdbaseaustin.com
Pete's Dueling Piano Bar
Pete's Dueling Piano Bar is a casual joint with multiple pianos dotting the performance and dance areas. Both professional and amateur piano players hop on stage to delight the crowd.
Pete's Dueling Piano Bar
421 East Sixth Street
Austin, Texas 78701
(512) 472-7383
petesduelingpianobar.com
Rainbow Cattle Company
Rainbow Cattle Company is a country music dance club. Regional musical acts perform on stage at this modern and upscale club.
Rainbow Cattle Company
305 West Fifth Street
Austin, Texas 78701
(512) 472-5288
rainbowcattleco.com
About The Author
Tara Dodrill began writing professionally in 1990. She is a travel writer and photographer working for print and online media, covering primarily Florida, ecotourism and off the beaten path destinations. Her writing credits include "USA Today" online, RUMBUM, BootsnAll, Yahoo! and AOL. She studied journalism and education at Ohio University and real estate at Hondros College.
