Bad business, ran more of a man cave, trying to take advantage of any lady using the "I'm the…read moreowner" line to get what they want instead of a business that caters to the people. I mean if your a young person trying to party you might enjoy that they illegally sale overpriced bottles and beer past 2am or that you can get hooked up with a "plug".. let's state some facts real quick. If you have been there when the music is playing loud and you think dust or dirt is falling on you, it really isn't dust or dirt, It is dead rat carcasses, and rat feces along with a bit of insulation that the rats have chewed on, also some dead roaches or even live ones. If there was a way to put zero stars or negative it would definitely be a -5. I bet the health and human services or TABC would have a field day with this place.

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.

This place is super fun! I came for the drag show called Coco Cxnts and this was my second time…read moreseeing them, they're Beautiful, funny and super entertaining. We had some shots and drank beer. If you're hungry, there's a restaurant downstairs where you can order some delicious food and bring it up, I didn't eat this time but people seemed pleased. Pro tip: bring single dollars, the bartender will give you only $20 at a time.

I've been a regular at this bar forever because there's so many cool spaces to explore and the…read moremusic is really good. Definitely check out the laser pit! Also, all the drinks on the roof are shrek themed lmfao and the bartenders are super hot!!! My favorite dance club in Austin for sure

Barbarella is an Austin staple, dimly light with a decent sized dance floor and a few booths for…read moreseating. The music's good and bartenders are friendly even though it can be quite crowded during weekend. The floor's sticky though and you have to push your way through the crowd for a spot on the dance floor.

I'd heard the praises of this place on Reddit and from the mouths of new friends. Back in July I…read morewalked in during Hot Summer Nights. It was either dead or too early, or everyone was competing with everyone else that Saturday. I've been looking forward to my return since then. That chance came in the form of two more new friends I met at an event at Far Out Lounge in the south who spontaneously invited me to go with them. Not sure if the crowd is different during ACL but it somehow felt "young" to me, and everyone was in large insular groups. While the diversity of music between outdoor patio (didn't know this existed the first time) and indoor disco area was top tier, I still disliked the inconsistency within each individual section. There was a karaoke bar I loved in Atlanta (Dark Horse Tavern in Virginia Highlands FYI) and I still haven't located that same energy/atmosphere in Austin. Thought this would be it, maybe I need to give Barbs more chances! I'm glad they had non-alcoholic options on their menu, so I got a ginger beer and it was just what I needed due to an upset stomach earlier Friday late afternoon/early evening. Bathroom waiting room and overall aesthetic/divey vibes I did enjoy. The water station between the indoor and outdoor areas was chosen for a perfect location.

We came here on a whim the other night while visiting Austin. One of our fave DJ set, Two Friends,…read morewas playing after playing at a country concert earlier that day. I think the space is cool. I love the art around the building and inside. I love the view from the outside patio bar. The vibe out there is chill. I'll say I wasn't super impressed with the inside. It felt like a club that was trying to be a club..?? It was small. And the set up was absolutely ridiculous being that the entire middle is for tables and reservations only. Leaving very little space for the GA crowd on the sides and in the back. Sound was okay. But I didn't love the crowd either. I probably wouldn't go back for the price those tickets cost. Glad we got to experience it though. The performance was great. Just wish it was longer as well.

Pricy drinks but the music is always good and the vibes are good. Fun and lively place on the…read moreweekend and def one of the best clubs in Austin

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.

Jake is so dope !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And he got me a…read morebirthday shot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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."