Hotel Vegas

Hotel Vegas, located on the lively East Side of Austin, is the perfect spot for music lovers and anyone looking to enjoy a fun night out. This unpretentious yet vibrant venue offers a laid-back atmosphere with a great selection of drinks at the bar. Whether you're in the mood for a classic cocktail or something a bit more adventurous, the bartenders know how to mix up the perfect drink to complement your evening.What really sets Hotel Vegas apart, though, is its live music scene. The venue regularly hosts kick-ass shows, showcasing everything from local up-and-coming bands to well-known acts across various genres. The intimate setting means you're up close to the action, creating an exciting and immersive experience that's hard to beat.With its cool vibe, top-notch drinks, and a fantastic lineup of performances, Hotel Vegas is a must-visit for anyone looking to jam out and have a great time on the East Side of Austin. Whether you're a local or just passing through, it's a spot that truly embodies the city's vibrant music culture.

Hotel Vegas has been an East 6th Street staple for awhile now, and it draws fairly consistent crowds for a variety of shows and events on a regular basis. Check their event calendar for more details. We've seen music shows ranging from post-punk to Latin jazz on their cozy indoor stage, and a wide variety of alt-rock on their outdoor stage. The indoor area is standing room only and the room is wide but not deep, so it feels pretty cramped in there when a band draws a crowd. The outdoor stage is huge and raised and has a large graveled yard area to stand and watch the band, and some table areas toward the back for sitting down to eat and chat with friends. I find the outdoor area much more appealing, but somehow they tend to prefer to set up shows indoors, even when they're popular and fans are crammed inside.Drinks include cans of beer and a typical full bar, and prices seem a bit high for Austin ($9 mixed or shots). Bartenders are friendly and efficient. There is usually a cover charge of at least $10, and they only take cash, so come prepared or you can use their ATM conveniently located just inside the front door. Parking is typical for downtown: find your own metered parking on the street. It can get really busy on weekends in this area, so rideshare is a good idea. There's also a train depot a couple of blocks away, if you happen to be able to take advantage of that.

I'm starting to realize I'm just not an Eastside girly, as Hotel Vegas is supposedly THE place to go for vibes... but every time I go, I just want to... go... somewhere else. Hotel Vegas is connected to Volstead, which is also connected together by a patio. There's always tons to see, but the music here is more indie. Also, don't bother requesting songs if there's a DJ, there's a "No requests from the DJ" policy here.Drinks are your average drinks at a bar, nothing that is crafted here.

The back patio area is the best spot here! There was never a line at the bar on Friday evening, the ambiance was great with a fun DJ playing out back, and the prices were decent for downtown. The drinks were strong too. They also have two separate inside areas. One had a cover fee with a band playing and the other side had a different DJ. It's very dark in both inside areas and very crowded. If not for the awesome patio area, I probably would not have enjoyed myself as much. I'm sure we'll be back.

KEEP AUSTIN WEIRD !!!! Aka Hotel Vegas!! I love this place and the people! Always an interesting experience with different events between hotel Vegas & the volstead.I have been for DJs, happy hour, love music, stand up comedy,etc. check out the events schedule because there are always happenings! Great place to hang out, mostly outdoor so in the summertime come once the sun goes down. It gets really hot but thankfully there is water out in jugs everywhere. Very casual spot where anything goes. LOVE IT!

I love this venue! We go occasionally for their Cumbia night and it's always such a good time, great vibes; everyone happy and dancing! The venue itself is small, so be prepared to get sweaty! The bathrooms are awkward and not the cleanest. Also, their drinks are expensive; $22 for two drinks seems a little pricey?

This place holds a variety of events and it's always different every time I come here. For sxsw there was a huge concert. Yesterday I went to a movie screening. A few months back it was just another bar. You never know what you're going to get but I enjoy how many sections it has so you can decide where you want to be depending on the type of vibe you're feeling. Inside they have a party clubby feel, outside it open and chill, there is even a secret room that I went in recently.

Always our first stop on the last SXSW Sat. Three bands playing the bars are not crowded and they are surprisingly giving you a strong pour and not trying to gouge you like other venues during SX. Hotel Vegas is a dive with wipe your shoes off bathrooms as you exit and the interior stage area does get crowded and loud which is AOK.We grabbed a few cocktails and headed to one of the outside stages where a high energy band from Berlin Germany were just kicking it. We stayed for a while to hear some head banging music then it was off to our next adventure.Let's see no cover, good music, cool venue, strong pours, great music. Here are your 5 stars!

Fun place with a nice vibe, i love the outside lighting and the Dj was playing great music that night.

Cut us off as soon as we walked in. Wouldn't serve us at the bar and said we were cut off. Hadn't had a single drink this evening. Felt like it was stereotyping by the bartenders. Do not recommend coming to this bar at all.