Unexpected night out led me down south to the Far Out Lounge to see Spiritus, covering Ghost. It was a great show, sound was on point, but my interactions with everyone on staff - literally Aaron to Zeb (A -Z) - were so markedly positive that I couldn't have had a bad night if I tried. They were also awesome about assuring me my car would be safe overnight, so that fun was not marred by unnecessary stress, anxiety, or last minute poor choices. Thanks so much, Far Out staff -- see you soon :) read more

The bartender/manager interaction here was honestly bizarre and unprofessional. I ordered a drink, clarified the tequila I wanted, and asked for salt on the rim, completely normal requests when paying premium prices for cocktails. Instead of basic customer service, I was met with attitude, irritation, and eventually being called "bro" and spoken to disrespectfully in front of other people. I work in service myself, so I'm usually very understanding, but this experience completely killed the vibe of the night. If you're going to charge upscale lounge prices, the staff should know how to treat customers professionally instead of acting annoyed that someone wants their order made correctly. read more

I have serious mixed feelings about this venue. They get great concerts...but... They have a tiny parking lot which is OK for smaller shows, but they will charge you $20 to park at bigger shows like Juvenile tonight or Psych Fest. The only other parking option is in the residential streets about 5 minutes walk down the road. But I feel extremely bad for the people in those homes who were there before this venue started doing big concerts. With that said...it used to be a cool little bar with a large covered tent stage and they decided that wasn't big enough. It's also sooooo far South. They charge a 20% "TIP" automatically on every bar purchase. So an IPA was nearly $17. Unless C3 or Live Nation has bought them this is just insane. While this is legal...if it's mandatory, it's not a "tip" under IRS rules -- it's a service charge. That means it belongs to the business, not automatically to the server. That's F'd up and they need to change the language on that. read more

Checked out Far Out Lounge and Stage thanks to "Do More". Definitely a great way to "do more" things you wouldn't normally on your own! The venue has a divey, cozy vibe. The stage is out back, and check-in was easy at the bar for wristbands. There's a full bar inside and plenty of outdoor seating, plus a pizza food truck if you want a bite without leaving. Staff were friendly, and the atmosphere made it easy to relax and enjoy the music. Definitely a spot I'd come back to on my own if the lineup looked good. read more

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Never coming here again one of the bartender was being so racist to my friend while everyone else was yelling and told her to take it out side dumped her drink and called her a bitch I have a big following on social media they will definitely hear about this so unprofessional behavior read more

The Far Out Lounge is a solid music venue. I wasn't too impressed with the food truck options there. I would recommend you eat before going to the venue. But they serve great drinks and the service is good. And I enjoyed the atmosphere. The crowd had high energy and it's a fairly small venue so it's easy to have a great view of the show. Ticket prices for shows are reasonable as well. read more

The Far Out Lounge in Austin, TX is everything its name promises. Rad, laid-back, and full of soul. Tucked away in South Austin, this spot feels like a love letter to live music and the people who live for it. With its sprawling outdoor space, funky vintage vibes, and welcoming crowd, it's the kind of place where you immediately feel like you belong. The music is the heartbeat here. Whether it's local bands tearing it up on stage or national acts stopping by, the sound is always on point and the energy infectious. From rock to funk to psych to honky-tonk, the Far Out doesn't box itself in--it's all about good music, period. And the vibe? Pure Austin. Chill, unpretentious, and bursting with creativity. Drinks are strong, the food trucks keep you fueled, and there's plenty of room to spread out or dance up front. It's the kind of venue where you can bring your dog, your kids, or just yourself and still feel part of the scene. The Far Out Lounge isn't just a bar. t's a community that celebrates the music and the people who love it. If you're looking for the real Austin experience, this is it. read more

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One of my fave places to check out live music. Gritty (in the best way possible) and raw, this joint brings all the goodness that surrounds seeing a decent show. Live performances are spot on with sound. Nice stage with room to dance. Good drink prices and good service. read more

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Hard pass. Poorly ran shows and rude bar staff. Go to Sam's or Little Darlin if you want to enjoy yourself instead.

For me, this place is Far Out! It's quite a drive for me which is why I don't go there that often, as if I'm drinking I would have to drive home drunk. I've seen a few bands here and it's always a good time at both their indoor and outdoor stage. Drinks have been fine. read more

I love this place. It gives off dive bar vibes but is clean and well furnished. The bartender was very friendly and they are very welcoming to pets. I love the selection of alcohol and the sandwiches are damn good too. I am eager to go back to try more of the menu. read more

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On a balmy summer/autumn evening with a group of friends, this place is fantastic for a chill music venue. There's loads of seating and open space, welcoming in dogs as well, and even a little clearing in front of the main stage to dance, if the music so moves you. Reasonable parking if you get there early, or just drop your car at the nearby HEB and walk a block, if you need to. Cover charges are highly reasonable, usually around $5 - 10 for a lineup of 3 - 6 bands. Don't bother paying in advance to avoid online services fees though. However, there's no food on sight, despite what the website would have you believe, so plan on heading across the street to Torchy's or Michi Ramen if you get hungry. Cocktails are limited and extremely weak; beer might be the better choice, but never my preference. Don't forget the sunscreen and bug spray. You can fill in the blanks there. read more

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I was assaulted tonight at a Deadeye concert at The Far Out Lounge by a man three separate times. Each time I told him no, he intentionally kept doing it. This isn't the first time this has happened at The Far Out Lounge or at a Deadeye show. After I stood up to this person and called out this behavior the third time it happened, the crowd ganged up and, through mob effect, protected him and maligned me. When I requested intervention from staff, I was retaliated against and required to leave the show I paid for by the long-haired blonde manager. Before removing me, the manager twice invaded my physical space and put his body up against mine without consent -- first while pretending to address the man who assaulted me, and again when ending his so-called 'intervention.' This was a clear intimidation tactic, not assistance. Another employee stood aside while yet another man -- defending the assaulter -- attempted to intimidate and harass me right in front of him, and he did nothing. A venue has obligations to: 1. maintain a reasonably safe environment, 2. train staff on handling reports of harassment, and 3. not retaliate against those reporting safety issues. Furthermore, Deadeye is a band that I appreciated finding when I came to Austin. They are talented at covering particular music. However, time and again at their shows I deal with men touching me, pushing me out of where I stand, assaulting me outright, harassing me and then I deal with the people around them tolerating it, ignoring it, allowing it, and even laughing, protecting and supporting it. The members turn the other way when they witness men assaulting women. They allow their audience to be a culture that disrespects women, abuses women, attacks and blames the victim, and protects the abuser. This culture is not an accident. A band has a reputation and it is in their best interest to begin thinking about the culture they allow even if it is simply through pretending the problem doesn't exist. Women you are not safe at their shows. And, Women, you are not safe at the Far Out Lounge. Abuser's get away with this because the culture around them protects them. They only appear to be abusers to their marks. But, to everyone else they are the "good guy," the philanthropist, the person who would give you the shirt off their back, the good father, loving husband, the reliable brother. People don't want to confront what they would have to face inside themselves to admit they've been participating in assault, abuse, bystander shaming, group normalization of abuse, group minimization--all of which perpetuates, tolerates, participates and is complicit in abuse culture. I'll be taking further action. read more

We drove in from Houston to watch Still Corners and Alvvays at the Austin Psych Fest here at Far Out. The venue is located in South Austin but they have a decent sized parcel of land to fit a few hundred folks for an outdoor concert. Parking was a bit of an issue but we parked half a mile away and walked over. It was raining during the day but luckily the ground wasn't too muddy thanks to some of the gravel lying around. The sound design for the smaller stage isn't the best and the larger stage has a bass projection that's a bit heavy in a particular direction, but for a mini music festival, it's a pretty cool spot and well organized. read more

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We came for Knuckle Sandwiches and Gilbert treated us with so much love and even remembered us. Sandwiches are my favorite in all of Austin, the vibes are pure nostalgia, and all i want to do on my day off is be here. Thank you Gilbert. read more

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This place is a gem. I am so in love with Far Out that I almost hesitate to tell people about it because I want to keep it to myself. Joking, sort of. I started frequenting when bars opened back up in 2020. I love the outdoor seating, it's spaced out and gives everyone plenty of space to social distance. The drinks are always good, the bartenders are all friendly, and this is the best spot to meet to socialize OR find a corner to be alone. That sounds strange but grab a book- a Paloma- and have an amazing day sitting outside. What really makes this place shine is everything they have going on with their events. I've seen Selena cover bands, Emo nights, discovered new musicians here. The food trucks are a blessing here, I never realize how hungry I'll get after hanging out with friends all day having some drinks. Birria tacos? YES PLEASE. The markets they host are always amazing, I have found some of my plants, jewelry, and vintage clothing here. Shout out to the Bartender who gave me a Far Out Lounge enamel pin. I'm obsessed, seriously I love it so much. (I complimented hers and she just handed me one, I'm telling y'all they are so friendly here!) read more

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I have been to Austin many times and I hadn't of this place. I only found out about The Far Out Lounge because of the Do More month service. For only five dollars a month I get free tickets offered to me randomly via email. I was offered two free tickets to a show happening at this place. This place is huge and has plenty of seating near the food trucks and the stage. The parking situation was good and the employees were very friendly. The bar had a lot of beer on tap and also cocktails on offer. The Press Kitchen food truck was my choice of the night and they didn't disappoint me. I got the classic burger with no onions(onions are the devil) and extra pickles(pickles get you into heaven). The burger was delicious and it came with a bag of chips. I'm happy that I drove from San Antonio to check this place out. read more

The Far Out Lounge and Stage - The Classic Burger with chips and a October fest beer. The food is from the Press Kitchen ATX - Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

The Far Out Lounge is like THE classy and cool big sister to The Lil Darin' a lot more welcoming, diverse and fun! It's definitely pretty far south, but you need to check it out. There is parking onsite although the lot is decent sized but usually so full, so I recommend taking an Uber. There's live music all throughout the week and they have events popping off all the time. Mondays they have Motown Mondays--the musicians are fantastic! Motown hit classics from 8pm-10pm. There are food trucks onsite and there's usually a henna artist as well. read more

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Played here on Saturday night and had a great time! The staff is kind. The sound was good. I played festival style in their outside area and it was real nice outside. I'd play here again. read more

The 1 star is for ample outdoor stinky bathrooms. They have more bathrooms than parking spots. Parking help, "If you can't park here, there's no street parking and you'll get towed everywhere... you would have the same problem downtown..." No. They have parking garages downtown. Happy to pay for parking. They should revamp parking. Again, happy to pay. Would be great to prepay with my ticket! They know parking is an issue and they just don't care. Essentially, got a "Sucks to be you" from the door people. Thanks to parking, we missed the opening act. And FYI, HEB has a guy looking for parkers to tow. And yes, Uber would have been great... if they came out to where we live. But they don't. The food trucks looked good, but we ate elsewhere while on the search for a place to park. General consensus from the food trucks was that parking was terrible and this impacts their sales. Beer was overpriced and you had to stand in line for 45 minutes. Consensus in line was that the place used to be great, but it's gone downhill. Not sure if management changed from when one guy sold his art there, but he was no longer a fan. read more

Came to the Far Out Lounge for the Big Texas Metalfest this past Sunday, and had a great time despite the heat. Every staff member I spoke with was so kind and accommodating, so I don't understand the previous reviews saying otherwise. Getting into the venue was super fast, no lines at all, which is impressive considering we arrived just after opening, and also had to leave and come back a couple hours later, and never waited for entry. Drinks were reasonably priced given that it's a music venue, and there was also a free water station. The only minor critique I can give is that I wish there were tents for shade in the VIP area, and the bathroom trailer in that section seemed to have low water pressure, because it was a bit of a hassle to flush the toilets. Otherwise it was a great time, and I'll definitely be back in the future. read more

Great venue with lovely outdoor stage! Recently saw the Shiny Ribs play here. Parking is a pain though

We've come several times over the past two years, and it always feels like we've travelled back in time compared to the live music venues downtown: The clientele is diverse and slightly older---lots of full-time musicians supporting their friends, and older hippies from the suburbs. Not as many tourists, tech bros, and students as one would find downtown. The staff are all very nice, and the cover is usually a flat $10, which is very fair. Mixed drinks are $10-12, which is reasonable, although beers are not a great value at $8+ The food trucks are convenient and not too outrageously-priced, although better dinner options are easy to find nearby in South Austin. The sound system is a little distorted and grainy, although it has improved some in the past year. read more

Was initially going for a Yelp event; but they were out of the birria tacos by 7 I stayed for the entertainment. I'm definitely inviting my girls out here one day, it seems pretty cool and the weather is getting nice and cool so outside entertainment is on my to-do list! read more

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Bartender Austin was super cool and loved the live music. One of the best live music venues in Austin. Great bar read more

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The Far Out Lounge and Stage is the best new piece of old Austin. (I wonder if they'd want to trademark that?) seriously though, in the midst of all the commercialization that's taking over the city, Far Out is doing a great job of keeping a true creative spirit alive. They have live music every night of the week, and they're not just bar bands playing covers, their staff has always been professional, their venue is well-designed (and clean!), their food trucks are worth showing up hungry for, but none of it feels like it's trying too hard to exploit Austin cliches and cash in on the new money on the city. read more

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Fun and open set up. We lounged in the outdoor couch and enjoyed a great relaxing experience. Curious and lively crowd everyone we've visited. Drinks week priced and service is great. read more

Thankfully, Austin has something to offer to everyone in terms of live music venues. You have to try a few out to find your own vibe and sound. We were here on a busy evening, with the parking fully full (well, they were saving spots and I would like to think that was for the band, not just buddies). The venue is smaller than a few others in the area but it was a big band and quite crowded. I was put off by the "hard selling" by some of the vendors and wish it was more chill to walk around - maybe without the pressure and guard up I would've actually bought something. The food trucks close early-ish and run out of food quickly. The food we tried we weren't impressed by. The line was insanely long to get a drink so we had to skip that part altogether. read more

Don't be fooled by the Biker Bar look outside, this place is a gem for East Austinites! I heard it's the only legit bar in this side of town. Word in the street us this was an actual divey biker bar before it was turned into this bar. Once you get to their back patio area, you'll be blown away by how cute it is. So-totally-Instagrammable!!! There is a food truck in the back (HopFields) and their food is amazing! We got their burger, chicken sandwich, fries and mussels and we all ate them up so fast! They ran out of boiled peanuts, though. That would've completed my day! There is a stage for live music and it looked like they were setting up but it rained so we ran inside. Give this place a go! read more

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I had a great experience here while visiting Austin. My friend brought me for a Motown Monday! Firstly - Matchmaker Band is INCREDIBLE and I would love to see them again! The space is great. There is an indoor bar and lounge area, but the outside space is really where it's at. It's a huge backyard area with a stage and vendors and an outdoor bar. Lots of seating and a dance floor. The band had pretty much everyone dancing, it was impossible to resist the groove. There was a really diverse mix of people from all age groups there which is something I certainly appreciate and enjoy. I ordered a Paloma and a Vodka Gimlet from the outdoor bar, and they were both great. The prices were to be expected at a bar when out, at least that's what I'm used to in the Orlando area. There was also water stations available to stay hydrated, which was nice given the heat! If I lived in Austin, I think Motown Mondays would be a regular thing for me! I really had so much fun here. Some of the other reviews of this place have made me laugh. Know you're going to an outdoor music venue bar with a very "retro" vibe. If that's not something you enjoy, then I wouldn't visit here. I personally look for the most unique and authentic places to visit every time I travel - and this place is an absolute gem in my opionion. read more

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LOVE THIS PLACE. Amazing hang spot with killer live music, vintage markets, multiple food truck options (the catfish fried chicken from Fowl Mouth is my fave), and tons of seating in their huge yard. Tons of drink options and the cocktails are great, two very clean bathroom options. Make sure to order your food a little early (they miiiiight run out of exactly what you want if the place is busy). Super dog and kid friendly--this place has tiny-weekend-festival vibes and I'm so stoked to go back! read more

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Cool venue with a lively atmosphere w/ the Austin vibe. Drink selection is a little on the light side but good enough. Great food trucks as well! If you want to catch some great music, try here! read more

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Took over 45 minutes in line to get a drink. The bathrooms are outdoors, beat to shit and smell. A large portion of the grounds are covered in large crushed rock. The kicker is a couple grand of investment could solve all of these complaints. Idk how they book talent in this city with all the amazing venues we have. read more

My neighborhood haunt. If you are looking for live music in South Austin this is THE spot. I have seen some amazing talent here, lots of local homegrown sounds emanating from the stage. Sundays are fun, food trucks are great. I recently saw an amazing psychedelic rock show here, it was on a Friday night, quality music for a $10 cover. Ample space outside. Throughout the pandemic this has been a business that has had live music while being very cautious with ample steps in place, enforcing masks and social distancing. I have met some cool people here. This place also has some really interesting history, being a notorious biker bar back in the day. Come check it out! read more

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Such a laid back bar, small music venue and outdoor event space. Oh, and with a 'dash' of food truck park. My gal pal and our dogs paid a visit on a *beautiful* Saturday morning for micheladas, Ranch waters, Topo Chicos and all the breakfast tacos! Casual brunch is a popular thing there, and they have a featured menu displayed throughout that many were indulging in. They also had outdoor kiddie yoga going on; def check in to see if they have any plans for adult yoga. There's plenty of green space to run around with your kiddos, or dogs (leashed, of course); and I do appreciate how dog friendly they are. Bowls are provided and the staff is really friendly. read more

Great stage but VIP tix are a rip off, not enough seats so you still have to stand, then you can't see any better anyway. Bathrooms only marginally better at best. Drinks are expensive and for psychfest on Friday night there were NO food trucks as promised. Lots of music venues in town so pick another one than this one. read more

Outdoor oasis for laid back drinking, food trucking, and live music-ing. Bartenders were awesome and friendly. Music was awesome. Pro dog. They told me they do yoga on Sundays at 10am. RSVP ahead of time if that's something you're interested in...they mentioned they're getting VERY popular now that folks are looking for safe outdoor excursions. read more

Amazing spot. Amazing bartenders. Fantastic music and food trucks. So happy during my quick trip to Austin my friend recommended we go here.

What a treat for a weathered man like myself to attend none other but an electronic show at the far out lounge! My bedazzled pant was flowing in the wind on the subtle patch of grass. I firmly grasp the water balloon and hurl it into a man's face, he is thankful rather than angry! What a time. The wife enjoyed the vodka lemonade. Cheers! read more

First off, what a great space. The HUGE outdoor lawn, multiple bars, vendor booths, cozy indoor space... it gives your everyday $10 show a music festival feel. Unfortunately the experience was soured by the sound quality. The first band of the night I just couldn't hear the guitarist or keyboard player AT ALL. The guitarist would go into a wailing solo, looked like he was totally shredding, but it was like watching a YouTube video with mute switch on. Drums, bass, and vocals sounded great but you couldn't hear anything else. As respectfully as I could I waited till after the set and approached the girl working the sound board, "I'm really sorry to bother you but is the guitarist mic'd? Because I can't hear him at all". She looked at me, shrugged her shoulders, and walked away without saying a work. Ohhhhkay. Second band comes on, STILL can't hear the guitar or keyboard. By this time our group is pretty frustrated by the experience. These bands seem like they'd be great but they're getting ripped off and don't even know it. A friend approached the person at the sound board again saying she couldn't hear the guitar, and this time she said "wow that's weird that YOU can't hear it". Putting the problem on the audience instead of herself. Finally the third band comes on and luckily they knew well enough to do a quick sound check. Immediately the singer and guitarist are calling out the sound person saying "more guitar, more keys, more, more, CRANK IT!". And finally, we got a set of music that you could actually hear as the band intended, and it was GREAT. I so appreciate the amazing venue, but in the end I think most of us are there first and foremost to enjoy the music which is hard to do when the person responsible for the sound just doesn't give a shit. read more