The Continental Club

"Open since 1955, the Continental Club hosts live music nightly on the stage that Stevie Ray Vaughan, the Replacements, and Robert Plant have all played on. The no-frills dive bar is the perfect spot to grab a cheap beer and reminisce about how Austin used to be. Check the schedule, as shows may be sold out and usually require a cover or ticket to enter." - Erin Russell, Nadia Chaudhury

"When people think of Austin’s freewheeling music scene, they’re thinking of someplace like The Continental Club, one of the mom-and-pop mainstays that has avoided its neighborhood’s Hermèsification. Most of the shows at this South Congress institution don’t require advance tickets—just a $10 cover at the door, and sometimes not even that (unless Leon Bridges does a surprise three-night residency). A single day’s lineup might include a honkey-tonk pianist, a blues duo, and the second coming of The Clash. Grab a Lone Star and soak up the black and red ambiance of a lounge that belongs in a David Lynch movie. photo credit: RICHARD CASTEEL photo credit: Richard Casteel photo credit: Richard Casteel photo credit: Richard Casteel" - Matthew Jacobs

"When people think of Austin’s freewheeling music scene, they’re thinking of someplace like The Continental Club, one of the mom-and-pop mainstays that has avoided its neighborhood’s Hermèsification. Most of the shows at this South Congress institution don’t require advance tickets—just a $10 cover at the door, and sometimes not even that (unless Leon Bridges does a surprise three-night residency). A single day’s lineup might include a honkey-tonk pianist, a blues duo, and the second coming of The Clash. Grab a Lone Star and soak up the black and red ambiance of a lounge that belongs in a David Lynch movie. " - matthew jacobs

"One of Austin’s most legendary venues, you’ll feel transported back to the rockabilly era with classic rock, blues, soul, and more every night of the week at the Travis Heights club. Keep it simple with a brew or a vodka soda. There are indoor areas." - Darcie Duttweiler

"There are many spots in Austin where you can take your friends to see live music, but none are more legendary than The Continental Club. Impress your friends with this dive bar/music venue relic (in business since the ’50s), where on most nights you’ll find up-and-coming acts and an excellent crowd of people who are happy to be there. Just don’t expect anything fancy at the bar. This is more of a Lone Star type of place anyway.  " - nicolai mccrary, chelsea bucklew, katherine lewin