Sahara Lounge
Reviews
One of the few remaining bars that feels like Austin before she started to get sooo popular !! Funky, dive bar sort of feel, lots of space..... it has a comfortable charm that is undeniable, and almost always some great tunes and good people. If you like to dance, check out Body Rock (I'll leave it at that, trust me!).
Where do I start? I come here once a month to groove with my people, Body Rock ATX. Every first Friday, I get funky and sweaty and leave different than I came. The drinks are a little pricey, but they recently started a cash bar, so you get more for your money. This place is your quintessential "hole in the wall"; at any given moment, it looks like the ceiling or the floor might fall in, but that just adds to the charm. They also give away free (vegetarian) chili and chips to help soak up the alcohol while you get your party on. The staff is way cool and it's always and adventure.
Very unique bar. Great music and the vibe is like no other. Saturdays are awesome because you get free food with your cover. Definitely worth checking out.
The Old T.C.'s Blues Lounge has reinvented itself as a funky shanty dive bar. COOLEST BAR IN AUSTIN! Amazing music pretty consistently. Lots of funk, afrobeat, latin, blues. The owners, Topaz & Ibrahim are incredible musicians and very warm people. The Sahara Slant is a great take on my all-time favorite drink (a dark & stormy - rum & ginger beer). The crowd's always dancing, the vibe is always positive, and the music always jammin'! Check it!
Great East Austin bar. Owners greeted me at the door and introduced themselves and some of their house drinks. Very warm and inviting people, and atmosphere. Plenty of seating inside and out back. The sound of the bands was clear and went over well with the lounge feel of the place. There's a couple of pool tables inside and a dart board outside. Wish I could have tried the BBQ trailer they have out front but had already stuffed myself that night before going. Chem em out for a relaxing, entertaining time.
