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Antones Nightclub
305 E 5th St, Austin, TX 78701, United States
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Br
Review №1

Great place to listen to live blues! Relevant atmosphere and good selection of beers. The house band was excellent. The acoustics are not bad. I will return to Antones next time I am in Austin

Br
Review №2

Antones is my favorite spot in Austin to see live music. Their shows are affordable, and the venue is excellent. I highly recommend this place.

Ro
Review №3

Went to Austin in September 2019, with my wife. Saw Carl Weathersby at Antone’s. Great artist, at a great venue. Even chatted with some of the muso’s....very cool. We went back the next night to see a band of young guys (can’t recall the bands name).....also great. It’s a venue that lets you get up close and personal with the artist. Love it.

Re
Review №4

Ghost hounds and Dave Grissom, put on quiet a show. Entrance fee was 7 bucks, attentive bar staff, and a good selection of beverages, an Austin old school favorite, Antone’s lives on. The crowd really seemed to enjoy the show. The drinks were modestly priced, and the acoustics were above average.

Da
Review №5

Great tenders and front end personnel. Grab a excellent sandwich sub next door in the record shop to soak up that Shiner or Lonestar beer you will be drinking all night. I recommend sitting around the corner from the bathrooms. Tables along wall with another bathroom for your convenience.

Da
Review №6

We caught Emily King there recently, did the meet and greet and love the venue! Keep supporting live music and especially this Austin gem. Its conveniently located, an easy drop off/pick up via car service a d walking distance to Stella Jacs and Eddie Vs for snacks before the show. Cheers!

Ji
Review №7

Bartender acted like I was crazy for asking for whisky with just a splash of soda water, no ice. Im sorry!! Thats just the way I like it!! Even so, the atmosphere is amazing. It feels incredible to be there. I saw iLe in concert and it was absolutely incredible. The sound was fantastic. Even the crowd was cool. An Austin staple, truly.

Sa
Review №8

Teddy Swims - if you have not heard of him - look him up. Great singer and it was a great show last night. My friends and family cant wait for him to come back! Keep Up the Work Teddy - youre going to go far!!

Hi
Review №9

Went here for live music from Whitey Johnson and was not disappointed - the sound was incredible and price was also very reasonable. I would love to see a packed show here sometime, as this one was a little sparse. They had a gift shop in the front with memorabilia from SRV and other legends. Cool spot, would go again.

Je
Review №10

Great entertainment almost every night. Great service and atmosphere. I recommend everyone go by here for entertainment and good drinks.

Sh
Review №11

Love this store. Great prices, great records. However, one star down due to walking in and getting NO greeting from the girl sitting at the front doing nothing. People walked in after us and were warmly welcomed, though. I’ve worked in customer service for many years... it’s not hard to make your customers feel appreciated for coming into a business. Still will shop here, I just hope this feedback helps understand from a customers point of view.

Ti
Review №12

We went to see the amazing guitarist Eric Gales last night and I dont know if the chosen venue could have been better. It reminded me of dancing to blues at my grandmas house with its dim lighting and painted over brick walls. Instead of album covers I almost expected to see pictures of my family on the walls. The sound was great no matter where you stood and we waited less than 5 minutes at the packed bar. Theres a schedule written in chalk at the entrance thats worth checking out. This is a great place to discover artists youve never heard.

jo
Review №13

A great spot, do not miss a chance to see live music here.

Ke
Review №14

Saw Eve Monsees and the Exiles. Great music, excellent service. Highly recommend....

Tr
Review №15

We took the in-laws out to Antones for a little pre-Thanksgiving fun and had a wonderful time! The bar tenders were on point with drinks and of course the music was perfect. We valet parked next door for $10 (on a Wednesday evening) Luckily, we had the dance floor mostly to ourselves which made it even better. My momma in-law had THE best night out on the town and her first visit to Austin. Thank you for such a great time!

Ch
Review №16

One of the best music venues in Austin - with a variety of music and good sound from a shotgun space that holds probably 250 people. Lots of musical history here and if you’re into that...don’t miss this place.

Pa
Review №17

Lots of fun at Antones. Love this place. Worth the 9,000 mile journey from Melbourne.

Jo
Review №18

Historic music venue downtown Austin. Many a great musician have played here.

De
Review №19

The bartenders are great. The place is nice enough, but limited seating, show up early if you want seating. The stage is perfect, you can get about 4 feet from the artists.

N.
Review №20

Antones Nightclub is always a must see music venue when visiting Austin, Texas. It reminds me of Bunkers in Minneapolis with a surprise visit by Prince on a Sunday night. You never knew who would show up to perform... For Antones always looking for Austins very own Gary Clark Jr. to walk through the doors.

Te
Review №21

Nice venue nice peopleDont buy any drinks there thoughMy date and I had 3 drinks a piece and the night tab was over a hundred dollarsHope it was worth it because Ill NEVER go back to that place ever.We had whiskey sour and Hennessy and coke. Not some crafted cocktail.

Ni
Review №22

Enjoyed a great concert experience at Antones in Austin. Small, cozy, intimate venue that provides for a great listening experience and an opportunity to engage with the artists. Sound quality was great. Drinks were good. All in all worth a visit.

ri
Review №23

We enjoyed a concert there last night with Jeremie Albino and Cat Clyde. Very laid back with a good audience too. Definitely recommend it but get there early to get the few chairs and tables available.

Bp
Review №24

For the music and atmosphere. You have to know where to sit if you dont want loud tables to disturb you. Sunday late afternoons are awesome

Ed
Review №25

Arriving early is key.Place is clean and good vibes.

D
Review №26

Love it, really. Good atmosphere and, yes, we all love the history for the decades of music and legends. But really, get some chairs and a good beer selection. I honestly get hammered at Russia House next door before I set foot inside. Regardless, the people in charge of booking talent are geniuses. I saw a brilliant kid wailing on guitar before Bob Schneider, the Bluebonnets, and every other type of Texan rock there.

C&
Review №27

The home of the Blues! What more do you need? Always a great time at Antones and great staff to boot. Good people make it all worthwhile.

Ad
Review №28

Nice small venue. Saw Perpetual Groove here at a sold out show. Great bar staff and plenty of room even with a packed house.

Ki
Review №29

Great venue and sound. The bartenders are very inviting and friendly.

Ro
Review №30

For years this had been a place I dreamed of visiting. I have grown up listening to and playing Blues music and this place just embodies this music. All the greats have graced its stage, it was a true pleasure to be able to visit and I make it a priority to do so whenever Im in town.

da
Review №31

Very chill atmosphere, blues bar. One of the bands just ended it weird. Even the bartender was like uh what kind of ending is that.

Ha
Review №32

Saw Bebel Gilberto there on a Monday night. The sound was perfect and the lighting subdued and easy on the eyes. There was seating up front and standing room all around and back towards the entrance. People were being cool and laid back. The bar was easily accessible. Definitely a good spot for live music with professional sound and lighting and a clean and comfortable atmosphere.

Ja
Review №33

Great intimate venue. Your favorite band up close and personal. Might even join you for a shot after the show. Cant wait to go back.

R
Review №34

Great space to see a show. Drinks were a little expensive. The sound quality was great.

Mi
Review №35

Best blues happy hour show in the universe! Check out the Tuesday night trio.

Ka
Review №36

Iconic club. Original home of some of the jazz greats.

Da
Review №37

Enjoyed seeing Tomar and the FCs. Great venue with good sound and a fun atmosphere.

Le
Review №38

Loved it ️ great date night with my hubby and Paul Cauthen

Ch
Review №39

Great venue, awesome bartenders, & a great place to get a more personal feel of the music!

Ho
Review №40

Great venue for live music. Pricey beers (like $8 per pint) and typically higher cover, around $15. Great service.

Ba
Review №41

BEST NIGHT OF MY LIFE. I got to see Video Dave, Open Mike Eagle...AND...BROTHER ALI!

Al
Review №42

One of the best venues in Austin for Blues Music... Awesome experience playin here!! @LosGumbo #CanaryIslands #Spain

Li
Review №43

Been going here for years & years. Its a joy every time! The acts they line up are always great...Arc Angels, which of course includes Doyle Bramhall & Charlie Sexton, Double Trouble, Ian Moore, to name a few. Love it since they remodeled & relocated Definitely should be on your bucket list of Austin places to listen to live music

Me
Review №44

Paid to see Sonny Landreth there on April 28th. Awesome show. After the show they said everyones gotta get out and pay a cover to get back in. And for what? To see a country singer. Got nothing against county but thought this was Home of the Blues.

Bl
Review №45

Drink prices fairly resonable

Ga
Review №46

Intimate venue for good blues.

ac
Review №47

Old blues club with a large stage. Not fancy but very cool.

Ka
Review №48

Great atmosphere and great private event. Loved the size of the venue. There was an upstairs and down.

Mo
Review №49

Good place nice people and awesome music.. so many old posters and legends that have been there. Check it out

Ma
Review №50

Metalachi ricked the house tonight. Great ambiance. Valet parking next door. Loved it

Na
Review №51

Place was great for hearing live music.

Er
Review №52

Small intimate venue. It gets very crowded. Nothing really to it. Sound is good

Ju
Review №53

I have been to three different antones over the years in Austin. This one is by far the smallest, but that isnt necessarily bad. Smaller venues allow for more intimate shows. I have seen a few bands play here and like it. If there was a complaint, it would be that air circulation is not great. But its not awful. Any large crowd of people watching music typically gets a little warm. You should plan to stand at the show, there is very little seating. Hasnt been an issue for me, but if thats a concern keep it in mind.

Ca
Review №54

A really historic place that curates acts that live up to the vibe.

No
Review №55

Awesome! Loved the atmosphere and the band (slenderbodies) was amazing!! The staff is friendly and fun to talk to :).

Iv
Review №56

Had a great time here the band was really great! Would definitely recommend checking this place out.

Jo
Review №57

Amazing! This is a beautiful club with a rich history.We went in tonight for a drink and to see the place but stayed because of the band. (Lindsay Beaver w/ Brad Stivers & Josh Williams) They play here on Tuesdays when they are not traveling. This is one of the very best bands Ive seen and Im very picky about music.Antones had a friendly and efficient staff. There was a shoe-shine stand and a souvenir shop too.

Em
Review №58

Good live music. Was told it was the house band. Less than 2 songs in we were approached by some older gentleman who wouldn’t leave us alone about a tip even after we politely said we just got there and weren’t ready yet. Before we walked in, we gave a homeless man all the cash we had and needed a moment to think through the situation that had just happened. We’ve definitely supported Austin in all aspects during our vacation and didn’t expect to or appreciate being pressured in that way. Too many other great places in Austin for live music :)

Hu
Review №59

Didnt actually get to experience a show. For months I have waited patiently to see my favorite artist Alex Lahey perform. I was met with disappointment when the venue kicked us out. The bouncer thought my friend was trying to pass a fake ID who by the way just turned 21 the seventh. Very upset to say the least.For the record, both mine and my friends IDS are not only real but %100 legal. Also on a side note, we walked into at least seven different bars just to prove a point.

St
Review №60

There is nothing really special about the new Antones other than the history behind the name. Bar service is pretty good, bathrooms are clean. The space in bland. The AC is barely adequate.

Me
Review №61

Just a great place to appreciate blues musicians who work so far hard at the passion they love. Thank you to them for their talent and passion.

Ri
Review №62

Asked a cabbie what bar was the place to go for the Blues in Austin. Told me Antone’s was were to go! Finished a awesome dinner then headed over. Got there and the band playing wasn’t playing the blues. Asked are they the band? We were told no. Another band was on next. So we paid the $17 each cover charge only to find out the next band was not the Blues. Asked if we could get cover back we were refused. Fair enough I guess. Paid for a round of drinks & friend put his drink down on the bar to go for a smoke. While my back was turned the bartender took his drink away. When we took it up with Mark at the door he became belligerent and threatened to call the cops. Worst customer service I’ve ever seen!!

Ma
Review №63

Pretty quiet on that Tuesday night. Bartender was great.

St
Review №64

Great space, a little bad for traffic flow but a good view of the stage from most places. Drinks are okay, good selection of beer.

pa
Review №65

Go on a Sunday night. Its a great relaxing way to end the weekend.

Ty
Review №66

Wow!!! I had an incredible time at Antones! Service was stellar and the music was unbelievable! Antones is a must while in Austin.

Sh
Review №67

Great music. Unfortunately almost no seating.

J
Review №68

Awesome performance! Its not everyday I have the advantage to attend a live performance of World Known Artists #Lucky Peterson, #Chuckrainey, #Bloodest Saxophone & #TuTuJonesBand. $$

Je
Review №69

Great place for music. Acoustics were a bit off and the ac maybe needed to be turned down a bit more- but Reckless kelly was awesomeness! Drinks were good! No table service, so you run the risk of losing your table.

Mi
Review №70

Nice space for music, but sold out show for Samantha Fish got very crowded. Since its SRO mainly might be a little tough for some folks to deal with as it was very stuffy with not a lot of air circulation up near the stage. Made it fairly uncomfortable, even for February. But Samantha and a very young, dynamic band really brought it!!! Do Valet parking right next store at Eddy Vs. $10 -- you cant beat it.

Ro
Review №71

Antones Nightclub has been on my bucket list for a LONG time. I finally made it to Austins Home of the Blues! Great people at a legendary club. Rest In Peace Clifford Antone. Peace, Roger Lyle, Needmore, PA.

Li
Review №72

Awesome space, cool bouncers, full bar

Sa
Review №73

Fabulous music! Staff is awesome!

Ti
Review №74

Excellent music and drink options. Very good bartenders and environment

Ne
Review №75

Love the place, hip spit for grown folks. music is great, with drinks and vibes to match.

El
Review №76

Great acts, but bar is deep and narrow.

Bl
Review №77

It was fun, the music was great, but its kinda small.

Br
Review №78

Neat, intimate little place...great set up for stand up.

Ka
Review №79

Needs more seating. Really hot. Increase AC or add fans. Drinks really expensive and small. Joe Ely = fabulous.

Ti
Review №80

The Music. Antones has a nice, low key vibe and the bands they book! They have excellent taste.

Ka
Review №81

Home of the Blues! Fantastic gigs!

Sr
Review №82

Good Blues music, but the band stopped playing around 8.30.

Al
Review №83

Nice place with great music. Real musical bar. Small place so amount of visitors is limited. So check schedule before you go, otherwise youll be standing and waiting outside!

Om
Review №84

I did some cinematography work at Antons, very professional.One of the few places in Austin with a back door for musicians and media teams. Greenroom with soft drinks and clean restrooms.

Ba
Review №85

Took my relatives from Hollad and they Loved it. Thanks for a great experience.

Ja
Review №86

Fantastic venue, we were there for a charity event upstairs. So great of Antones to work with charities. They did a fantastic job, bartenders were excellent.

Ni
Review №87

Courteous staff both front & bar, good acoustics, clean bathroom. Couldve been easy to spot security

Re
Review №88

Got to see my favorite musician, Booker TNeed more seating or a handicapped area

An
Review №89

Great venue! Good restroom

Ai
Review №90

Great intimate venue! Amazing stage views no matter where you stand. Staff is amazing CJ at the door was friendly and made me feel welcomed. The bar staff was great and the sound team was on point! Jennah Bell and Emily King, such an amazing show! Thanks for a great night!

wi
Review №91

Great venue. Saw Talib Kweli here & it was one of the best concerts Ive been to.

De
Review №92

You can have a lovely time here, friendly, open, warm, good times..

Ch
Review №93

Amazing. Celebrated my 21st birthday there with Soul Man Sam and Jimmy Vaughan. If you love music with passion and soul, stop on by.

Mi
Review №94

Maybe the biggest name in local live music in Austin. I realize this is highly debateable and subjective. Has changed locations several times. Sound system is the subject of a lot of debate with my friends. Right next to the sound booth is great, along the right wall (while facing the stage) is also great. Everywhere else is still good, just not great. One2One has spoiled me with the badass sound system or maybe its the sound guy, whatever, not a spot in One2One that doesnt sound awesome.Go to Antones. The Austin dont miss venue if ever there was one!

R
Review №95

Awesome! Antones brings in the best! If jazz, funk, or R&B are your jam then this is the place for you. Get there early if you want a seat but otherwise be prepared to stand and dance the night away.

Mi
Review №96

What can I say about this place that already hasnt been said. Legends have graced it with their presence. Oh... and there is a shop for tourists selling t-shirts, magnets and the like in front.

Ca
Review №97

Super nice place. Bar staff great and friendly. Special margarita was awesome!

Ka
Review №98

Fantastic music venue. They always have great music. It’s an Austin staple.

Je
Review №99

Great place . Great atmosphere. Great music

Am
Review №100

Great experience, even late night on a Tuesday! Loved it!!

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  • Address:305 E 5th St, Austin, TX 78701, United States
  • Site:http://antonesnightclub.com/
  • Phone:+1 512-814-0361
Categories
  • Blues club
  • Bar
  • Live music venue
  • Cocktail bar
  • Night club
Working hours
  • Monday:12pm–2am
  • Tuesday:12pm–2am
  • Wednesday:12pm–2am
  • Thursday:12pm–2am
  • Friday:12pm–2am
  • Saturday:12pm–2am
  • Sunday:12pm–2am
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible lift:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Amenities
  • Bar on site:Yes
  • Restaurant:No
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