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Black Sparrow Music Parlor

4.6 (23 reviews)
Open • Open 24 hours
Updated 2 months ago
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BLACK SPARROW MUSIC PARLOR ATMOSPHERE

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Moderate noise
Live music
Good for groups
Happy hour specials

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This surprisingly cool music venue sits right in the middle of downtown Taylor, Texas. Housed in a 100+ year old brick building, the Black Sparrow feels like a combination of an Austin music club and a coffee house. It has an inviting, chill vibe that makes it a favorite hangout for locals and folks from nearby north Austin suburbs. The interior is open with a high ceiling and a large raised stage, a robust sound system, a bar that serves a variety of beer and wine (no mixed drinks), and a tasteful collection of vintage chairs and tables. Restrooms are clean. Staff is super friendly and the music varies widely. Check their calendar for listings and theme nights. When we visited this weekend, they weren't serving food, but there are restaurants close by. Black Sparrow is all about music, drinks, and being with friends.

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Great place to hang out on the weekend or listen to live music. We prefer to hang out, but I hear the music is great. Check this place out

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Hands down the best bar in Taylor. But maybe in Austin, too. they have great soft shirts btw

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I was disappointed to see that children were allowed in on the weekends and on several occasions Is this the norm?

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“Overall, I liked this experience a lot more than some that I've had at venues in Austin - really chill vibe.”

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