Austin is one of the most fun cities in Texas. The eclectic city is known for its amazing live music scene and is home to a bunch of amazing music festivals. The city also has tons of great outdoor spaces available for people who like to unwind and do things like go hiking, biking and swimming as there are lots of great public spaces available for people to do just that. But for everything fun Austin has to offer, live music is really what it is known for. From professionals to locals, Austin has the best live-music scene in the USA. If you’re spending some time in the city check out some of the best jazz bars in Austin, Texas.
1. Long Play Lounge East
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Long Play Lounge East is a neighborhood bar in downtown East Side Austin that serves craft beer and craft cocktails. It boasts a collection of more than 400 vinyl records of various genres to serenade visitors. There is also an outdoor patio where visitors can sit back, relax, and enjoy their meals.
The entertainment is not just centered on vinyl records alone as the bar regularly holds events and live music shows that guarantee a great atmosphere and ambiance to complement the meals.
Long Play Lounge East
Address: 1910 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
Website: Long Play Lounge East
Opening hours: 3pm - 2am (daily)
2. Firehouse Lounge
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Focusing on quality and presentation, Firehouse Lounge takes pride in its ability to produce some of the world’s best cocktails and original drinks. From the name itself, the bar has an 1885 fire station aesthetic and is located inside Firehouse Hostel. It boasts cozy and sleek interiors that exude charms of the olden days while visitors enjoy the food and music.
The bar also showcases some of Austin’s best musicians from various genres which creates a wonderful and relaxing dining experience. Some of these genres include jazz, blues, rock and roll, and DJ selections.
Firehouse Lounge
Address: 605 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701, United States
Website: Firehouse Lounge
Opening hours: Mon - Tue: 5pm - 1am; Wed: 5pm - 2am; Thu - Sun: 12pm - 2am
3. Half Step
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Half Step features a menu composed of a variety of drinks including craft cocktails, draft beer, and sparkling wine. This low-key lounge then complements its menu with wonderful ambiance and great music that’s sure to leave visitors with a wonderful dining experience. It also hosts regular events and live music shows that further enhance the already great atmosphere.
There is also a happy hour every day from 4pm to 7pm. Visitors will not regret paying this lounge a visit as the food, music, and ambiance all complement one another and make for a worthwhile experience.
Half Step
Address: 75 ½ Rainey St, Austin, TX 78701, United States
Website: Half Step
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 4pm - 2am; Sat - Sun: 2pm - 2am
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4. The Roosevelt Room
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Posted by The Roosevelt Room on Saturday, October 20, 2018
Located in the heart of downtown Austin, The Roosevelt Room boasts inventive craft cocktails and drinks in an industrial-chic environment. Thanks to its talented staff, this bar offers a variety of delicious house creations that are sure to leave a lasting impression on your palate. The menu also includes non-alcoholic cocktails, beer, wine, and tasty grub. The bar also plays a variety of music based on the mood, time of day, time of the week, or general feeling of the room to create a dynamic ambiance that visitors can enjoy.
This award-winning bar also features private cocktail classes that each have their own set of lessons that teach prospective bartenders how to make high-quality drinks at home.
The Roosevelt Room
Address: 307 W 5th St, Austin, TX 78701, United States
Website: The Roosevelt Room
Opening hours: Mon - Wed: 4pm - 12am; Thu - Fri: 4pm - 2am; Sat: 7:30pm - 2am; Sun: 3pm - 12am
5. Stay Gold
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Thanks to the various bands and live music shows that it hosts, Stay Gold Bar offers a pleasant dining experience for its patrons as they enjoy their drinks and meal. The music genres vary from jazz to funk but the bar guarantees great music and wonderful ambiance regardless.
These bands also vary as the bar hosts both local and touring bands, which makes for a varied music selection. The menu is composed of a variety of comfort food, craft cocktails, and draft beer.
Stay Gold
Address: 1910 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
Website: Stay Gold
Opening hours: 4pm - 2am (daily)
6. Parker Jazz Club
Parker Jazz Club is Austin’s home of jazz. This cool bar will feel like you have been transported to another place with its cozy atmosphere, low lights, and good drinks. Guests take a little elevator down to the basement once arriving here, where they’ll be greeted with the smooth tunes coming from the live band.
Parker Jazz Club
Address: 117 W 4th St #107B, Austin, TX 78701, USA
Website: Parker Jazz Club
Opening hours: Tue - Sat: 7pm - 2am (closed on Sun & Mon)
7. Monks Jazz Club
Monks Jazz Club plays hosts to live jazz musicians from both local bands and artists as well as guests from abroad and from all over the USA. Monks is a small quaint place that packs a large punch with the talent it attracts. Be prepared to stand up while your here but that won’t matter because Monks Jazz Club is a lot of fun. On warmer nights there’s also an outdoor performance space.
Monks Jazz Club
Address: 117 W 4th St #107B, Austin, TX 78701, USA
Website: Monks Jazz Club
Opening hours: 7pm - 2am (daily)
8. Elephant Room
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The Elephant Room has been around since 1991 and is a lovely place to spend the night having drinks, listening to music and generally hanging out with friends and family. The Elephant Room hosts daily live music and they have a wide selection of beer on tap. A great place for craft beer lovers.
Elephant Room
Address: 315 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701, USA
Website: Elephant Room
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 4pm - 2am; Sat - Sun: 8pm - 2am
9. Skylark Lounge
The Skylark Lounge is a little more than your average jazz bar. It is cool and down to earth like a jazz bar should be, but it also has a lot of space for people who want to sit back and have a conversation without interrupting the music. The venue is BYOB and has an outdoor patio and billiards area.
Skylark Lounge
Address: 2039 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78722, USA
Website: Skylark Lounge
Opening hours: 5pm - 12am (daily)
10. The Continental Club
The Continental Club is not only a cool place to catch live jazz but it is a piece of Austin history. The Continental Club opened its doors in 1955 and was a supper club before it became a burlesque club and then a blue-collar bar. The Continental Club has its fair share of musicians come and go including legendary guitarists Stevie Ray Vaughan and Bill Carter. Grab a drink, enjoy a show and be part of Austin history.
The Continental Club
Address: 1315 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704, USA
Website: The Continental Club
Opening hours: 4pm - 2am (daily)
11. Antone's Nightclub
Antone’s Nightclub is another piece of Austin music history. The venue has been open since the 1970s and has been home to a lot of famous musicians and continues to host locals musicians as well as traveling acts. After 40 years, Antone’s Nightclub still serves up great live music and tasty drinks.
Antone's Nightclub
Address: 305 E 5th St, Austin, TX 78701, USA
Website: Antone’s Nightclub
Opening hours: 12pm - 2am (daily)
12. C-Boy's Heart & Soul
C-Boy’s Heart & Soul is a blast from the past and is a really cool bar to check out. The first floor is where you’ll find the live music and upstairs is a bar area and lounge area reminiscent of 1950s era Japanese “G.I bars”. Soul, jazz, and R&B are on rotation with bands playing every weekend and there is an outdoor patio space for those looking to get a little fresh air.
C-Boy's Heart & Soul
Address: 2008 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704, USA
Website: C-Boy’s Heart & Soul
Opening hours: 5pm - 2am (daily)
13. Geraldine's
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Geraldine’s is a cool kind of place that is a half restaurant and a half live music venue. And it wouldn’t be Austin if there was no space for live music. Geraldine’s has a large menu for those looking to grab a bite and a pretty expansive bar and drink menu. A great option for those looking to get some food and some fun.
Geraldine's
Address: 605 Davis St, Austin, TX 78701, USA
Website: Geraldine’s
Opening hours: 7am - 10pm (daily)
14. The Highball
Austin loves its music and the music scene. The Highball is a place where not only can you get some live music performances but also participate in them. The Highball has a ton of karaoke rooms available where you can order drinks and party with some friends and sing songs. There is a dance floor, nightly specials, and pub games too.
The Highball
Address: 1120 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704, USA
Website: The Highball
Opening hours: 4pm - 12am (daily)
15. Saxon Pub
The Saxon Pub is quaint and small but still a great place. There is live music seven days a week and the small intimate space makes it a cool spot to sit back, relax and appreciate the music. There are Happy Hour specials and the shows are always free to attend.
Saxon Pub
Address: 1320 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704, USA
Website: Saxon Pub
Opening hours: 2pm - 2am (daily)
Live Austin
Austin is full of amazing spaces for live music. In fact, the city breathes and lives live music. So if you’re into town and you’re looking for a great night with drinks and music, then these hot spots around town will surely not disappoint.
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