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.

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.

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.

I was a couple drinks in and accidentally spilled my drink and felt absolutely terrible about…read moremaking a mess. The staff were so understanding and helpful and really made my night! Plus the drinks were amazing!

Because SXSW festival is happening this week there are herds of people in town and the bars are on…read moreand popping. Our first stop...Wonder Bar. This bar is a visual masterpiece. So many photo opportunities at Wonder Bar. After cruising through Wonder Bar, we realized it did not have the type of music we were seeking. So, we exited stage left. Everyone in Wonder Bar were super friendly from the guard outside to people frequenting the bar. Since we already had food at Haywire and a donut, we were not up for more food.

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.

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.

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 was here with several friends for a special salsa/bachata event this past 4th of July and had a…read moreblast! Some of the top Latin dancers were there so it was nonstop dancing. It was on the rooftop and thankfully during a shadier part of the day but even so we were all sweating from the fun of dancing. A guy named Carlos was the organizer. The DJ had everyone dancing most of the time but because the rooftop was so spacious there was actually space to dance and not run into/hit everyone while dancing! They had food available for $20 per plate which I shared with a friend because we weren't very hungry so it was a perfect amount of food to share. I tried their ranch water with tajin. We were also lucky to find a street spot not too far from the venue. I look forward to going back again for another rooftop dance party!

Once was enough for our group. Dance floor empty, different kind of music every 45 minutes, You…read morecould have missed the country session and have to wait 2+ hours for it to come back around. DJ not allowed to change due to manager. Instead manager will comp you a shot and have one with you.? Drinking on the job, hmm? Live music at Bo's, great staff, pool tables, darts, corn hole, diner

They asked for id I went to get it and came back and door girl asked for security the security…read moredetermined I was not intoxicated and did not know y I was not allowed in I spoke to owner who simply told me he is allowed to refuse service no matter what ... race,gender, sex he can deny service as he please