Elysium

The cream of the crop when it comes to goth clubs. Everyone is cool from the owner and staff to other club goers.I love the Sunday 80s night.Great place to hang with friends and listen to the best music ever.

Came here for an event hosted by Queerbomb for Valentine's Day; we'd never been before. It was a relaxed vibe. My husband and I were very comfortable being there, and lots of like-minded folk around us were having a blast. The venue space is pretty solid, imo, lots of couches for lounging (some are in better repair than others), a nice big dance floor and DJ booth for pumpin' tunes, and a sizeable stage that's raised for easy viewing. There's an outdoor patio for if you need to get some air, billiard tables for gaming, and a bar to get drinks. The bathrooms are... unfortunately, atrocious. Just really, really gross. I barely fit in the stall in the men's room and I'm a 5'3" 120lbs guy... couldn't use the piss trough cuz I'm a trans guy. So yeah... bit awkward there. Other downside was the parking situation, we had to park several blocks away and walk past a lot of homeless people sleeping behind the church. My complaints aren't things Elysium has much control over though, so I get it; you're stuck with being in downtown Austin.We do plan to return sometime, either for another Queerbomb event or maybe their reoccurring 80's dance night on Sundays!

I went to 80's night at Elysium tonight. It was a spur of the moment decision. Glad I went. I had so much fun dancing. It was awesome.

I've been going for 25 years and this club is near and dear to my heart. It is diverse, inclusive, and goth friendly.

First off Elysium should be a landmark as far as I'm concerned it's been around since 2001 which is coincidently when I move to Austin at the age of 20. I remember coming here in my 20's with friends to hang out, I was here on Halloween and even rang in new years here once. Now in my 40's I can say it hasn't changed and that's a great thing. The atmosphere is still that of a dark goth club which gives off the vibe of old goth movies like The Hunger, the music is loud, they do have theme music nights and the bar and bartenders are great. If I had to pick one word to describe this place it would be Classic. Some nights are busy some are quiet. I was here recently on a Tuesday after going to another show down the street so it was about 11 pm and was a quiet night, I mean it was a Tuesday after all, but the music was still great as were the drinks and company. I'd recommend this place to anyone as a must go to while in Austin. It's not chic, it's not hipster, it something authentic to Austin and Red River.

80s night on Sunday- sign me up!!! It's been years since I have been here and done 80s night. And like a responsible 40 something year old, I took Monday off. LOL. The ambiance was exactly what I wanted. A little dingy, fog machine, hot dance floor, happy people dancing (plenty who seemed to be on drugs and others just high on life) but not too crowded! If you're looking for pristine fancy place with impeccable bathrooms, keep scrolling for another place. We went exactly at 9:30 to make sure we could get out dancing in early before we became pumpkins! What I especially liked was they had plenty of sans alcohol drinks to pick from. The bartender was so extremely lovely and very attentive. Fun place with fun people

i am a rather unfortunate looking man but i am flooded with compliments when i step into this establishment! my wife is pleased with my self esteem boost but sour at the thought of my ego growing too big. what an interesting delight. my wife wishes they would play a more interesting goth song that the ones they play while we are shopping at randall's supermarket. cheers!

Elysium has the best decor if you are goth. It's perfection. Hipsters that are over everything and black. The people that work there are classy in that they are careful and thoughtful and kind. The best place to dance too, especially 80's knight!!

Visiting from Phoenix and stumbled upon this gem.I'm a huge 80s fan, was listening to send me angel on phone 30 min prior I walk in and they were playing that song. OMG!! So cool!!Had a great night, danced all night. Cool people and staff were so nice.Thank You!!

Elysium is a place of mixed tastes. The drinks are overpriced and the DJs are somewhat rude. If your going there to pick up women. It's become more of a gay bar now then it's past glory. I wouldn't waste my money on this establishment unless your going to a show.