This place will add $35 to your tab, even if you close it! If you put a card on file, but then choose to close it by paying cash, they will tell you, "ok, you're good to go!" Then, you'll notice on your account the next day that there is a charge for $35, the amount charged for tabs left open. This has happened to many people. Don't let it happen to you. read more

I'm new to Austin, I came from Chicago after living there for 11 years. I'm a Metal chick who was big in the Metal scene doing both Photography and Promotions. I heard such great things from my musician friends about Come and Take It Live. I was so excited that my best friends were on tour and stopping at Come And Take It Live a week into my move here. I decided to check the place out. Frist off, there's lots of parking, something that is rare in Chicago. I liked how the venue was laid out. You walk in and pay for your tickets and the bar was to your right. It was a pretty nice sized bar. The venue was moderately sized. I don't know why I thought this place was going to be bigger. Summer Slaughter is going to be here next month and I have no clue how it's going to hold a show of that capacity. Then you go a few steps up and there's more standing and bands had their merch. Now my favorite was the outdoor patio. It's very communal. I had my mom with me but I feel like its a great place to meet people and be social. I had two drinks and I thought they were moderately priced. The crowd was very diverse. Barely 21 year old, some scene looking kids, die heart metalheads, old school metalheads, regularly dressed clientele. My bartender, forgot his name was super sweet once I started chatting him up. I will definitely be back. I am planning to go to a lot of shows. Love this venue so far! read more

RIPPED OFF. Went to a show here last night with a friend. We both opened tabs. He had 2 whiskey cokes, $8. I had a miller lite, 2 buds, and a shot of jager. The bartender told me they were all $4. I had the cash to pay for everything so I asked to close out the tabs for the both of us. The bartender said 'no problem' My tab was $22 after tip and I paid for my friend and tipped $3 for him. If you do the math, that's a total of $33 for the both us. My friend checked his statement this morning and he was charged $35. I checked my statement as well and was also charged $35. I can almost guarantee that this probably happens on a nightly basis since you wouldn't be able to tell you're out $35 since it's such a small number, unless you check your statement. If you want to be ripped off, this is your place. read more

Played a show here the other night and although the venue looks good and has good sound, the staff and service is lacking. Bartenders are not pleasant, and sound engineer decided to take a nap after we set up, leaving us with a bad mix. Drinks are overpriced and bands dont even receive a discount never mind free drinks.I won't be playing any shows here anytime soon. read more

Love this place!!! I didn't even know of a good metal venue when I went to U.T. years ago, but now there's Come and Take It Live! I've been to so many awesome shows here, and the staff is really great. The interior architecture is a bonus. read more

10 Years, From Ashes to New, Broken Valor January 23, 2018 Venue hit everything on my list I look for. Size was perfect! Stumbled on another small venue. Close, intimate feel with kick ass sound. It is located in the same complex as "Emo's" which is a venue I have always wanted to hit up. Next time. Parking was not an issue and free (at least for this show, unsure if this is normal). Easy entry into the venue. The decor is very nice with a Texas, Western, old time Saloon crossed with log cabins theme. Chopped wood logs lined perfectly around the inside in all sections, & pieces line the front of the bars, wood floor in some places & accents. 2 floors with full bars on both and an outdoor patio with tables to chill, smoke,etc. 2nd floor overlooks the stage area if you are at the rail. There are 2 pool tables upstairs. This is the "Jack Daniels Wing" -- a MUST SEE if you are a JD connissiour like myself. Awesomeness The staff at this place was stellar!! Very sweet bunch of guys there. They were fast, accurate, accommodating. All aspects of customer service -- check. Place does not close when show is over like most. Your evening can continue on until close. Small enough of a venue for the bands to hang out after for meets & drinks with everyone. They have their own merch! Snapbacks, koozies, t-shirts, shorts,to name a few. This venue is added to my short list of favorites. Will be watching their schedule; will travel to this place specifically to see one of my bands. Thank you for an awesome evening! Metal on! read more

If you love live music, you'll love this place! The layout is good with options for being on the floor in front of the stage, another level to look out onto the floor facing the stage and then another full story up with a big balcony viewing area and some seating with its own bar. Because it's not a cavernous concrete block, the sound is very good in this place. There is a richness to the sound that you just don't get in other clubs in town. The drink prices are good and the bartenders friendly and attentive. There is an outside patio area where you can take your drinks, if you aren't a smoker or don't enjoy a smokey patio, then you'll want to go back inside. There is a food truck there on site as well as a really good taqueria around the corner and down the sidewalk - in the same strip of buildings. Just like most other places parking can be a hassle. They do have their own big parking lot and there is some street parking, but come early to get a good spot. This place is also clean. The ladies' bathrooms are in good condition, which as you might know, in most rock clubs they are disgusting. There is always toilet paper and soap and again - it's clean! The owners care about this place and it shows. I've been here to see specific shows - Honky, Rockingham, King Parrot, Super Joint, the Texas Independence Day celebration - about 8 times in the past several months and each time I have a positive experience. Go - have fun! read more

Had drinks there prior to Chromatics show at Emo's. Surprisingly this was the highlight of my night. The A/C is cool and the drinks cold. I will be back in September for Black Flag. read more

5 stars! Staff is really nice! Had a great time here. If you like metal, rock, hardcore or anything music come here. Sound is amazing and staff is amazing. They took care of me and my wife. We will be back! -Logan read more

First time to this venue to see sevendust - third time seeing them in austin. They draw a big crowd which made this venue challenging given the narrow space. It was hard to see unlike the other two venues which had wide spaces. That's my one complaint. Would love to see a more intimate concert here. Bartenders and staff were quick and friendly enough. Would go back! read more

Great venue. Bigger than I thought and fit a ton of people without being too crowded. Music was great. The sound engineer deserves a raise. Bar is pretty fair priced. I'm definitely looking forward to the next show I go to. read more

I went there for the first time and was there for about an hour ordered a beer for me and a cocktail for my girl and nothing else. I was given my card back and left as soon as we finished our two drinks was charged 35$ for the two drinks! They should call it the come and get ripped off bar. It is insane to think that a single beer is 15$ and one 4 ounce cocktail is 20$. And that doesn't include the cash tip I left. The bar and bartenders will rip you off and would not recommend this place to anyone? Gave it one star but doesn't even deserve that. Watch yourself if you go to this bar they will RIP YOU OFF. Very disappointed read more

Of the convert venues I've been to, Come and Take it Live has shown the least respect for my time. If you're looking to experience the liveliness of a Frat party but trashier, look no further. Here you will be showered with poorly remixed songs for hours before the main artist even takes the stage. You could spend your night at home with the tv speaker on full volume to experience the same sensation. read more

Worst damn venue i've ever been to, if you're planning to see a rapper here that you wanna toke up for, don't. You'll get kicked out instantly, even for a lighter. 0/10. Awful read more

Not handicap friendly at all!!! Only one handicap spot. Venue is not ADA compliant. Management told me "This is a live music place, that's not really our crowd"! They also state service animals must be registered, which is in violation to the ADA Laws. read more

Saw krs1 here back September 2018, security seems good enough and the outside patio is nice. The sound was very good and plenty of space to cram in fans! Had a blast. read more

Great venue for any style of concert, plenty of different beer and liquor. Not a bad place to stand in the entire building. The bouncers are great and don't walk around with a huge ego like at some bars. The bartenders are johnny on the spot and consistent. read more

A pretty fun, local venue. Went to see a random metal show here with my friend when we were visiting Austin this past summer. Great selection of cheap beers and other drinks at the bar. Good acoustics, and the interior made me feel like I was at the Bang Bang Bar from Twin Peaks. Fun place to check out the local music scene. read more

Love this damned bar! Tons of variety with the shows and the staff is probably the best in Austin. These guys have done such a cool job renovating and redoing this bar from what it used to be. The pizza truck outside Hoeks Death Metal Pizza is also clutch for when you have been dancing the night away and need some sustenance. read more

This place is so great! They have so many options for seating-benches, tall tables, 2 bars and an outside patio and for standing-dance floor, upstairs balcony, multiple levels and rooms all around to hang in. They have pool tables and have more games coming! The guys that work there have been such gentlemen to me and have made some amazing Texas art that hangs on all the walls! They have several big TVs for watching games and they have so many different kinds of music and shows to watch live. Their alcohol prices are great and they have a great variety available. This is going to become a regular for me read more

I have seen Lynch Mob and Saxon at this place. Each time I had a blast. The place is small yet its got a good vibe to it. I like going to shows here and the staff were friendly and drinks were stiff. I will say that you will see a lot of different types of people here which is what makes Austin Austin. read more

Went to see Goldlink here a few weeks back. The venue is pretty small. Also, ladies beware, this place doesn't allow backpacks (even small purse-type backpacks) inside. I almost didn't get let in the show because of my bag. read more

Great venue and drinks. Was here for a wrestling show. It was a bit small, but thet serve BBQ on occasions.

This venue and their bartenders kick a**. Great sound! Especially the bartender with the grey beard(didn't catch his name). Keep shows like Morbid Angel coming! I'll be back! PS.. Get House core Horror Fest back! read more

Best venue in Austin hands down. Come and Take It Productions have definitely brought back the metal scene to Austin. The venue is very spacious, sound is incredible and the staff are top notch. This is definitely a family style atmosphere. Especially the metal shows. I've seen some Austin hipsters complaining about this venue. F them. They can take their sh*t somewhere else. This venue is just like any other. You want a good spot? Get there early. I've seen the biggest metal bands continue to constantly come through this venue because the owner is a stand up guy to work with and they love the sound and the venue overall. Hoeks Death Metal Pizza is right outside and the drinks are not over priced. I've also seen and heard that the rap, texas country and pop punk shows are live too. If you're a local band, you definitely want to play Come and Take It Live. The stage is huge and the sound on and off is intense. Sound guy definitely is one of the best if not the best in Austin. Keep your eyes open on CATIL social media pages. Your favorite band will definitely be rolling through here. read more