Sahara Lounge

Best LADIES's NIGHT!! Everyone in any and every place was dancing by himself or herself or with others or by themselves! 70's & 80's disco!!! I had the most fun I could ever have in 30 degree weather!!! : ) FANFREAKINGTASTIC!!!!

Being able to attend a show at this legendary, old-Austin establishment was stuff dream are made of. We met the owner. Eileen and she's just such a rad human. The club and its outdoor patio remind me of the Bahamas, Jamaica, etc. Very welcoming crowd and staff.Bands were so behind incredible! Danced the night away!

I don't go out much at night, but one NOTABLE EXCEPTION is that I go REGULARLY to Ladies Night (3rd Fridays) whenever I'm in town. This is THE HAPPIEST PLACE ON EARTH! Seriously! One night dancing here is better than a day at Disney! ;)EVERYONE is smiling & dancing to the GROOVE that the DJs are playing (70s & 80s disco, funk & soul).EVERY gender, age, race, etc etc are there & having fun! There's a big outdoor area, too, with a food truck, too cool off (it does get WARM inside, so dress LIGHT!)When u go, chances are I'm up near the front dancing by the stage (or ON IT!) COME JOIN THE FUN!! ALL ARE TRULY WELCOME HERE!

I'm not sure why this place isn't a 5. It's a 5 in my book! This is off the beaten path in Austin which makes me love it even more. Love a hidden gem!We went on a Saturday night and the cover was $12 cash for $13 card. The cover included a buffet and not one but TWO live bands! The buffet was showing up! They had an African beef stew, rice, and a vegan bean soup. The food had so much depth in flavor and you knew it was cooking all day. The love!The bands were bringing the sass. The first was a Latin band and the second was an African band. When I tell you I danced 5+ miles according to my Fitbit. It was a vibe all night long. Speaking of vibes - this place is grunge in the best way! It reminds me of a Midwest garage from 1990s. All the twinkle lights.They had fun NA options albeit expensive for no alcohol. I'll be back! I will absolutely be back.

Fav bar by far in Austin- insanely talented musicians, great vibe, always has a fire going - this place has SOUL unlike most places in Austin

Sahara Lounge is so cool! I've been wanting to go to one of their bossa nova nights for a while and finally did, and I wish I had sooner! There were four performers of the night that played a variety of music (only the first act was actually bossa nova, but the rest was all Latin American as well). The crowd was great and everyone was really engaged and having a great time. Enjoyed the drinks too!They have a recurring African night as well as a 70s/80s funk/soul night. I'll definitely be back here soon!

I went to Sahara Lounge this weekend for the first time for a friend's birthday get together. They had a live band playing and the bar had an old school Austin vibe with a very diverse mix of people.Cover was $12 if you paid cash or $13 if you used a credit card but you do get to eat their buffet. It had african food and my Fiance got a plate for us to try. There was stew, rice, and vegan beans and it all tasted pretty good with strong delicious flavors.To drink, they had beer and a short cocktail menu that hangs above the bar. There were two bartenders working and the drinks were decidedly different depending on which you went to. Our first visit to the bar, I got a caipirinha and my Fiance got one of their n/a cocktails. It took the guy a bit to make the caipirinha which isn't too unusual but the drink was weird. I drank it but honestly I'm not even sure what it was but it wasn't that for sure. He forgot her drink so we ordered it a 2nd time and he left out one of the main ingredients (crushed mint). She noticed and asked for mint and he added a leaf to her drink so we laughed and went to hang with friends. On my 2nd visit, my buddy had let me sample his old fashioned and it was good so I got one of those from the other bartender. He did a good job and the drink tasted exactly as it should (make sure you stir it a bit before you drink it). I liked that they have outside space as it was a bit crowded inside and the fresh air felt nice.

One of the best dance places t eat!, music of the 80's, UPSCALE food, great community.

Love this place! Great booking and fun atmosphere. They also make a mean mocktail. fun theme nights and plenty of parking

So fun. Great music, great vibe, great crowd. Everyone else's 5-star reviews are correct. Go for Africa Night, you won't regret it! If your ears are sensitive, consider bringing earplugs, because it gets LOUD! Awesome place. Drinks are very reasonably priced and the bartenders are great.