The Saxon Pub

Saxon bleeds British and if you're a fan of the music then you're at the right place and also a must-visit for Live Music in Austin! After dinner, we noticed the Saxon Pub by the sound of the music, and it did not disappoint! The venue is intimate and cozy, with a rustic charm that feels Austin. It is well-decorated with coats of arms and armors that reminded of Game of Thrones. The live band was phenomenal, and the crowd's energy made the experience even more enjoyable.The drinks were reasonably priced, and the attentive bartender made a great Old Fashioned. There was no entry fee or cover. If you're a fan of live music or just want to experience a piece of Austin's music scene, Saxon Pub is a must-visit. I'll definitely be back for more great music and good vibes!

I had an amazing time at the Saxon Pub on South Lamar! This cute and cozy bar is the perfect spot to enjoy live music, and it truly comes alive on a Friday night. The atmosphere was vibrant and energetic, with a great crowd that made the night even more enjoyable.The live music was fantastic--great performances that set the tone for a fun evening. The drinks were equally impressive, well-made, and added to the overall experience.

After a late dinner we were lulled into Saxon Pub by the sound a live music! We fell in love with this place. Great drinks and service from the sweet bartender including old fashioned, ginger beer, and an amazing cold cup for water. Prices are fair and the bartender was so attentive! I love when any place has purse hooks, because all purse holders know how much space hooks save, how much safer they are and in general the thought that went into adding them is heart warming. The band was amazing! I can't recall their name but they were performing Christmas music on the news the best day! I love the rustic decor, from the fair lights to the armored suits and the elephant bar sconces. There was a 5$ cover fee but it was worth it! I had a great time and would recommend and return!

What can I add to the many glowing reviews already in place for the legendary Saxon Pub, whose motto is "No Bad Days"? If you came to Austin to partake in what makes us the "Live Music Capital of the World," you probably need to see at least one show here. And if you're a local like me who loves music with a bit of twang, some country/blues/rock, more than one guitar, and an enthusiastic audience, you probably already know why Saxon is beloved by so many in this town. Heck, they even have their own documentary on Prime - that's something!The Saxon is a dark, cozy, intimate listening room, with space for only about 150 seats, ages 21+ only, and the door fee's usually around $10 depending on who is playing. Shows tend to be around 90 minutes with a mid-point break, and evenings may include up to 3 or 4 different acts, with the house cleared after each act. Snag a table near the stage, a stool at the bar, or one of those tall cocktail tables over by the wall. When the music starts, hush up! A cocktail waitress will visit periodically to see if you need anything.Otherwise, share a beer (they have 14 on tap, plus a full bar), talk up a storm, watch the big game on the TVs, or attend a private special event. They host everything from weddings to fundraisers to milestone parties to memorial celebrations of life.When you get up to use the restrooms in the back, be sure to take a look at all the years of autographed photos and other memorabilia collected since Saxon opened in 1990. Full drinks and merch menu with prices can be viewed on ToastTab here: https://www.toasttab.com/local/order/the-saxon-pub/r-977be539-9775-4c19-aa2e-ff5fc299bcd1 . Note that "Happy Hour" doesn't mean discounted drinks at Saxon; rather, it's "no door fee," usually from open to 6p.No food is served inside, but there's a decent hotdog & burger truck in the parking lot outside, and some great restaurants are nearby on South Lamar. Speaking of parking, there is hardly any, so take a rideshare if you can. Several of my favorite local artists play Saxon on a regular basis, people like Robynn Shayne, Bob Schneider, Patrice Pike, Charlie Mars, and Cari Hudson, just to name a few. If you subscribe to the Saxon social feeds and newsletter, you'll see that they also often host incredible all-star shows and the occasional touring legend. Live music fans, I hope I've convinced you, the Saxon needs to be on your regular rotation. See you there!

Great venue! It's small and there is a mad dash to grab a chair at a table....kinda stressful but we made it work. Drinks are good...just wear your track shoes....our table actually got roughly taken over by 2 belligerent women. We were sitting at the table and this woman gets in front of our table and just took the chairs...no excuse me or are these chairs taken. If you can get past the table dash a wonderful waitress will take all your drink orders so you don't have to worry about somebody taking over your seats. Great venue really enjoyed listening to great local musicians. You do have to buy a ticket for the show you want ahead of time. If you get there early they will kindly check you in and ask you to sit at the patio or down 3 stairs in a waiting room area until your show is up. We actually got a great Chicago style dog at a food truck when we left! Fun night!

Old school music venue/bar that also has a location at the airport.Great sound.Good service.Good prices.

They sell more tickets than they have seating, and there appears to be a secret way of getting to the main viewing area even if you get there early enough to be at the front of the line when they start letting people in. Turns out there were already a bunch of people inside and we had to stand behind the noisy bar or to sit at a table, watch on tv in an adjacent room w bad speakers.So okay if you get there early on a night when there isn't a real popular act.

Our first time here. I was excited about coming here, one, I really wanted to see the band that was playing, two, I've heard about the Saxon Pub. All good things. Parking is very limited, we got lucky and got a spot. I don't know if there are any places to park. The place is pretty small, we had a reserved table at the front, which was cool. Our ticket purchase was just for this one band, if we had to stick around for the other bands, you had to purchase another ticket. Which to me is a bummer. Service is great, the staff are super friendly and polite. They move quickly also. They have a food truck outside, but we ate somewhere else. I really enjoyed the sound here. You can really hear all the band, not just one member. I would definitely come back here.

Loved this little dive bar! It was such a great environment, parking is a bit light but get there early! The live music is great and enjoyable with a great wait staff to make sure you don't go thirsty!

Come for the music, if you want, I guess, but don't come for the drinks.The Margarita was made with sweet and sour mix instead of lime juice. 'Nuf said.My Lemon Drop barely filled the lower (smaller) half of the glass. See photo. And it had no sugar rim.Hard-working bartenders -- they were prompt to take my orders, to make my drinks, and to close me out. I don't want this to be a knock on them. I blame management. But the drinks were really bad.Edit: I wrote most of this review before I paid the check. It turns out the Margarita was $6.47! The Lemon Drop was $8.32! Now I understand -- at those prices, the Margarita has to be made with sweet and sour. So if you want bad drinks cheap, this is the place to go.