The cream of the crop when it comes to goth clubs. Everyone is cool from the owner and staff to…read moreother club goers. I love the Sunday 80s night. Great place to hang with friends and listen to the best music ever.

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.

This club was so fun! I was here last weekend and although it was super busy the line for drinks…read morewent QUICK. The music was fun, the lights are a vibe, the viewed of downtown buildings are so pretty. I'd definitely recommend this place!

Went here for my friend's birthday and had SO much fun dancing on the rooftop!! I think the cover…read morewas $5 to get in. I heard there are multiple rooms or spaces, but we just went straight to the rooftop. The menu was silly and Shrek themed. Everyone got "swamp water" basically a ranch water. Drinks were reasonably priced. We danced for hours and had so much fun. It was so hot of course because it's Austin, but everyone was just there for a good time. The dj played mostly Latin music and it was just great vibes. Can't wait to go back!

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.

We had a really great time at Club Collette. It's a much bigger space than other clubs we've…read morevisited, giving it more of a night club vibe. The music was on point for the audience and everyone from the staff to the guests were warm and welcoming. Being from the west coast you can definitely notice a difference in friendliness. The layout is really fun, with the club being front and center on the first floor and the play rooms up above in an atrium style. There are two stages, one for dancing and another with a pole. The area is huge, with plenty of tables and space to mingle. If I could give more than 5 stars I would because of what happened afterward. I forgot a very sentimental purse there. I called as soon as we got home and the manager, Vannessa, stayed in touch with me over text, coordinating with the staff and cleaning crew to track it down. Weeks went by and just this morning I got a text that she had found it. It's in the mail on the way home. I'm so touched by this gesture and will be sure to visit again when we are back in Austin.

I'm truly impressed with this place, especially first with the staff. Super friendly and…read moreprofessional, I was greeted kindly for valet, at the door, check in and payment. Our gentleman tour guide was on point. Explained everything clearly and made us feel welcomed. They walk around frequently with good attitude and energy. Good DJ, club, clean and prompt with multiple areas to hang out, sit down/dance! Attendees were very respectful and kind. They do not serve food, but they do serve sodas and drink mixers for your cocktails, on the way out we were wished a safe night by valet. I recommend.

I went on a Saturday after an Austin FC game and I had a blast! I like how the Rose room is…read moreconnected to 77 degrees and you can't experience either the loud club or the rooftop lounge bar depending on your preference. The DJ was phenomenal with his music and the aerial dancer gives it an extra touch of Vegas. I'd definitely be coming back to this place to dance and enjoy myself. I didn't try food, I don't think there's any available, but they have a full bar and service is fast.

At this juncture, I was ready to go home. However, I was not about to whimp out in front of my…read morefriend. Next stop The Rose Room...I have never been to this club because it has unusual hours....Friday & Saturday: 10 PM - 2 AM. This is the TAO (Las Vegas, NV) equivalent for Austin, TX. We began with a dramatic escalator entrance. When you get off the escalator and go left (only possible direction), you see a sea of sardine-packed people dancing like it is there last night of earth. There is a small section of the club with stadium-like seating and a standing area. The music was blasting so loud your body was literally vibrating. A huge LED lit wall showing different designs was the focal point. A DJ was spinning some high energy songs. It was on and popping. We stayed at The Rose Room for a very short while in fear that our ear drums would explode. In my 20s I used go out a lot with friends...surprised I have any hearing today. The key is when music is that loud, you don't linger. This is a drinks only club with a bar inside the club.

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.

White Horse is the quintessential Dive bar! It is located on the East Side in what appeared to be…read morean old house. White Horse also has an outside patio. This is the second time that I visited White Horse. During Zumba class on Friday we learned that our Zumba instructor's brother plays the drums in a band and that he would be playing at White Horse on Friday night. So I met our Zumba instructor and friends at White Horse to listen to the band. Let me just say I am not a huge country western fan, but I do branch out every once in a while to listen to country. Please note the twangy country is not for me. The Shinglers were playing on Friday starting at 8 pm. I really liked this band and was drawn in by their addicting sounds. I even managed to dance a couple of times. Needless to say, my two stepping is pretty rusty. However, dancing is always fun! The cover charge was $10 cash. Cash is such a rarity any more. Fortunately, I had $12 with me. Drinks were $9 for top shelf, which is quite cheap. The bartender was friendly and fast. We stayed for the first of three sets and then departed for home.

If you found yourself reading this review because you are looking for a VIBE that screams BEST…read moreNIGHT OF YOUR LIFE - you have to come to the right place. The place is awesome, the dancers are gorgeous, it's fun, flirty and fantastic. I did snap a few photos, but what happens at Rain on 4th, stays at rain on 4th. PS- there is a 5 dollar cover on the weekends and we did wait in line for a solid 15 minutes. Music had us 15 girls dancing the night away!

Whenever I feel the need to cut a mean rug, Rain on 4th is where it's gonna happen. I love getting…read moremy groove on with sweet, sweet dance moves. The soundtrack is constantly good. The kind of good that equals non-stop dancing all night long. Excellent vibe for dancing, drinking, hanging with friends, everything.

Millys gave alot of good energy and she was very respectful i really appreciate her. She was very…read morenice and quick as well.

amazing service and the servers are so sweet?m, ask them about socials to get deals off drinksread more

This bar is my family, I am the resident go-go dancer and manager of the dancers that work there…read moreand voodoo has always been so loyal and respectful to us. Don't let the bad reviews fool you this bar definitely has a very diverse crowd but that's because the music changes on certain days. It's on sixth street for Christ sake's, there's always going to be that one night that someone didn't enjoy. What I can say, is everyone that works there has been there for years and is passionate about what they do. On Thursday nights they have Latin night and so many people come out to dance to salsa, Reggaeton, bachata, etc. On Fridays three have hip pop and some EDM. And on Saturdays we have hip pop, EDM, and popular top 40 music. At night this bar isn't for the people who want to sit down and drink it's for the people that love dancing and having a good night! But before the DJs go on we have live music from small bands or solo guitarists. Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday you can also see the dancers put on a little show with the swings that hang above the bar around 12:30-1 am. Every dancer including myself is very passionate about putting on a show and engaging with the crowd! One of the things that this bar is known for is Blackout, which happens every Saturday around 12:30 am. The bar turns off the lights, dancers pass out batons that light up, there's confetti cannons and CO2 cannons, and the beautiful dancers are on the swings putting on an amazing show for you guys!

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.

This Dancehall is located in an old strip center next to a Chevron gas station and near a Double…read moreDave's pizza. Before I got here, I decided to read through quite a number of reviews and most yelpers like the place, but there are complaints concerning the DJ, music and venue. The interior is basically one big dance floor surrounded by tables, chairs, and three bars. Inside it is dark, cold and loud. There is a DJ booth in the corner, but sometimes the DJ will be standing on the floor with the iPad directing traffic. There is an outside area which has a stage and can also double as a dance floor. There's also a bar, photo booth, gaming machines, and a stage. However, very little of it is covered, so it's best to come after dark. It's also likely you'll be paying a cover charge to get in depending on the day. Tuesday evenings they have line dance lessons and Sunday nights they have Latin dance. 10 informative photos and videos included.

Fun free 2-step dance class! Classes start at 7:30, but if you get there early enough, there's no…read moreentry fee. We got here at 7pm and spent time outside in their patio space, which had a photo booth, "beer" (water) pong, connect four, and cornhole. The 2-step class was well taught, and super playful. Open dance at the end of class.