A fine club with a decent bar and an eyebrow raising toilet…read more Obviously your interest in Elysium depends on who they book. I came during SXSW, when clubs usually book bands that are different from what they usually book. So my Japanese showcase would not reflect what you would usually hear at Elysium. But the performance space is attractive. The club is divided into two rooms with just a divider and no wall between the rooms. So you can hear the music from anywhere. If you want to be right next to the speakers at the edge of the stage, you have to be in the main room - not the room with the bar. As I get older, I sit down more. But for most of my life, I was a stage-edge-next-to-the-speaker kind of guy. Only the only thing that would remove me from my favorite place was mosh pit action (Or a sucky band). As I get older, I also look for some kind of wall support to brace myself with one hand while I dance with the rest of me. The Mohawk is ideal for wall support upfront dancing. The Elysium not so much because one wall is mirrored. But you can get in position to do some major dancing. When I was there last, I did just that. * * * Seating options are superb. Both in the stage room and the bar room there are comfy leather sofas that hold three people and a number of other soft seating locations. Unlike many other Austin clubs, it is easy to find a space to sit down and still get the music full blast. At the Mohawk, in contrast, for an indoor concert, if you go to sit down you leave the room with the music, and you only get vague overtones coming through the wall. * * * The bar is pretty good. Their options are limited but their options are well chosen. I was introduced to a George Dickel rye by the bartender that was absolutely first rate. George Dickel is definitely going into my home collection. Outstanding beverages and fine seating allow you to have a fine time at the Elysium Even on a night when the bands are terrible. * * * Your fine time changes if you have to go to the bathroom. * * * If you are a guy, peeing is merely tacky. You go into a semi-gross room where there is a multi-user tank. All the guys pee into the tank. * * * Pooping is another story. The club does not want shenanigans going on in any of the toilet stalls. So they remove the door to the toilet stall. The men's room toilet is fully visible from the front door to the men's room. You are literally pooping in front of the entire world. This is barely one step up from India. In India, many people poop in the streets. Here, you are essentially pooping in the streets Except when you are done you can flush the bad stuff away. I personally am very shy . I definitely do not want to do my business in public. * * * There are people in Austin who love to sh** in public. Put four of them together and you have a band. Bands like that perform all over town, Including at the Elysium.

Always a fun night here, and I don't just say that since I dj here sometimes :). If you love…read moreindustrial music you'll find great concerts here and 80s night on Sundays is usually fun and crowded. Get in the FB group to get the password for free entry on Sunday nights.

Had a great time, the dance floor is nice and the staff was very friendly, food is great along with…read morethe entertainment and the juke box

This is my favorite baile of all time. Sunday night is the best night to go and girls get in free…read more Rodeo is a good size and its clean. I love that the crowd is young and diverse. Rodeo plays a variety of music and the people actually know how to dance! Unlike at most places people actually know how to dance cumbia here (although theres always that annoying crowd of people that want to walk around in circles getting in the way). I always get asked to dance here and have a lot of fun! The parking gets tricky if you get there too late.

I'm a Silver Daddy, I don't usually come here. My experiences have been negative and down right…read morerude. Bar staff don't know how to make drinks, they are inexperienced. I felt very uncomfortable in a place where I should feel safe. I don't think I will return. So disappointed.

The way this place gives me joy. Being able to show up on a…read moreThursday and they have trivia hosted by @malibuimported and she just makes you feel seen and welcome. Love The space is gorgeous The staff is so friendly The drinks hit If you haven't stopped by you need too. Xoxo

I'll go back to Barbs again, maybe on a busier night. One of the dance floors had a good amount of…read morepeople on it. Not crowded in, but enough people to let you dance freely instead of self-consciously. Music was 80's and fabulous! Super fun place to dance. So many bars! Didn't wait to get a drink at any of them. I drink bourbon on the rocks, so it's hard for me to comment much on their drinks. A single was a slightly heavy pour but not crazy.

Bad Bartender Experience…read more Trevor is extremely rude. He's tall, lanky, and has long blonde greasy hairy, and facial hair. I went to the bar with my friend to order a drink, we waited in line while he served only his friends and chatted for at least 20 minutes which kept the line completely stagnant. When we finally got up to him to order, he still took his time to do everything but serve us then when he finally spoke he started being condescending and made fun of me for "not knowing what I wanted" despite me literally telling him exactly what I wanted. Fast forward a couple hours, we go back to order another drink. The other bartender is busy handling another customer, so we go back to Trevor, who is not helping anyone and his side of the bar is empty. We walk up, he looks at us both, turns away with his phone in hand, asks the other bartender something, and then proceeds to ignore us. I could understand being busy with something that I'm unaware of as a customer, I've worked customer service. What I don't get and refuse to tolerate is blatantly ignoring someone who tipped you nicely despite you being a d*ck the first time around. It costs nothing to say "sorry just one sec while I figure this out" or something. Normal customer service. As we're standing waiting, a couple other people come up beside me and he begins taking their orders immediately. I pointed out that we had been waiting longer than them, and he just responds with "ok I'm just going down the line, I'll get you next." And when I explained what happened he interrupted me and said "ok well now you're just wasting time on something that's not important." I tried finishing my point about him ignoring us and he ignored us again and continued talking with the person next to me. I think this man is allergic to customer service and accountability. It could've been so easy to say "I'm sorry, I didn't see you" or whatever. I wish 100 years of stepping on a lego daily on him. The other bartender, we think his name was Nick, did a great job and was very kind. He delivered basic customer service and it was unfortunate that they split tips as I wished I could only leave him something nice. Still tipped of course. Trevor's behavior definitely lessened the enjoyment of Barbs. I don't recommend this place any night that he's working.

Workers sit outside of women's restroom demanding $$ if you're a woman that doesn't pay the…read morerestroom fee, you'll be handled without consent, assaulted by drunk employees, and forced out of the building. This location has multiple instances where a drunk male employee physically assaults a female customer over a bathroom fee$$. They never try to charge any men, ONLY WOMEN. APD needs to be more involved, Saw it in person over the weekend, it's a common trend at this location, and APD should increase their presence outside of this building since they are often called for such disputes at the voodoo room anyways. This location is bad for the Austin community.

Well I am away from home And voodoo caught my eye…read more Not bad They were playing some Latin music So it caught my interest Lot of loud music Tile floor Lots of screen TVs Big enough bar for serving drinks No entrance fee Just ID card or driver's license

We had the best time at Cheer Up Charlies on Red River Street in Austin, TX! This bar has indoor…read moreand outdoor seating. While they feature Live music on their outdoor stage, a DJ was available while we were visiting. Charlie's embodies the "Keep Austin Weird" vibe. The bar is bright, colorful and quite eclectic. The vibe was "don't worry...be happy." Relaxing Caribbean music was playing the background, giving an island feel. There is a nearby food truck should you need to nibble. It is important to note that all drinks come with a 20% forced gratuity, which is not bad if you have one drink and the drink is inexpensive. You do not have buy a drink and can seat outside on the patio and converse. I used to work in the next block, so our entire team would visit Charlies and staff is always friendly and helpful..

Cheer Up Charlies is a colorful bar and music venue located on Red River St. It has a cute cabin…read morewith a large outdoor area in the back with a stage and tables. The back patio is covered by a shaded parachute. They host a variety of events. When I visited CUC, they were partnering with Nike for a 5K Pride run. After the run there was a variety of drink options to choose from. They have kombucha on tap, they serve amazing organic juice blend cocktails, local beers, biodynamic wines. I tried several of the organic juice blend cocktails and they were able to add my spirit of choice. I tried the Rosie Cheek with vodka, watermelon, rose water and raspberry, Valley Girl with tequila, pineapple, banana and coconut, and the Golden Ticket with mezcal, kombucha, ginger and lavender. They had a drag show on the patio after the run. It was a very fun and engaging experience.

I love this place it's always lit and the owner is so friendly and welcoming the music is also good…read more definitely pop out

"Amazing atmosphere, the music was on point all night, and the staff were so friendly and…read morewelcoming! Definitely the best club in town for a great night out."

The White Horse is the best East Side spot to do some country dancing or just listen to some good…read morecountry music. They have the bands who play the latest, so if you go somewhere else first, you can always finish your night at WH. My only gripes at the WH are the stuffy dancers who are sometimes jerks to people who don't dance the exact same way they do and that tables are so close tor he dance floor that it gets so crowded. There could be more of a dance floor if those tables were scooted back and people didn't have to stand in front of them to try to get a dance. Fun spot though and definitely somewhere I take/send out of town guests for an Austin experience.

We had such an amazing time at White Horse in Austin! I went with my husband and my best friend,…read moreand it ended up being one of the highlights of our trip. We all took turns leading during the lesson. The class itself was super encouraging and easy to follow, even for beginners like us. The instructor created such a positive, welcoming environment that made learning the two-step feel effortless. After class, watching the pros hit the dance floor was incredible--so much spinning and energy, it was honestly mesmerizing! The whole place just comes alive. We had an absolute blast and made such great memories. I'd love to go back next time--and honestly, every time--we're in Austin!

Great music great drinks, this entire street is full of bars so if this isn't your vibe then it's…read moreprobably next door. Service is good as well. I definitely will come back when I'm in Austin

Good dance club, with reasonably priced drinks, the only thing is can be hit or miss from a "crowd…read morefeel"

Great place. Great design. Just fun. The bartenders are nice and friendly. The security, laid back…read moreand professional. The first time I went, on a weekday I walked in and it was empty. I have since learned it I'd a wild and wacky weekend college bar. Pick you're times strategically and enjoy the ride.

Really disappointing experience, especially for a bar on 6th Street in Austin during a UT game…read more My friend and I came into Pour Choices around halftime specifically because they were one of the only bars actually playing the game with sound. The place was nearly empty, despite it being 8:30 PM on a Friday game day. UT was making an incredible comeback, and with SIX MINUTES left, they shut off the TV audio and started blasting music. I politely asked if they could leave the game sound on for six more minutes. One bartender ignored me, another told me to ask the owner, and when I asked the owner directly, he also ignored me and walked away to set up a smoke machine. There were maybe seven customers in the entire bar. We were paying customers, actively watching the game, and asking for six more minutes. Turning off a huge UT game in Austin with six minutes left to blast music and fire up a smoke machine in an almost-empty bar is certainly a choice. And the irony that this place is called **Pour Choices** is not lost on me. Great name for a bar with horrible customer service and an owner who apparently can't be bothered to acknowledge his customers & would rather call them a "b*itch" than read the room.