The Continental Club is one of The 15 Best Rock Clubs in Austin.

1. The Continental Club

8.8
1315 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX
Rock Club · 70 tips and reviews

Ashleigh G.Ashleigh Gardner: Fantastic live music, beer and old arcade games in the back. Don't forget to check out the gallery upstairs

Austin ChronicleAustin Chronicle: As Austin as bongs and ping pong, the Continental Club is a haven for bikers, hot mamas, New Age greasers, and tourists alike, hosting local rip-roarers and touring roots-rockers.

Visit AustinVisit Austin: The Granddaddy of all local music venues, the Continental Club has enjoyed a coast-to-coast reputation as the premiere club for live music in Austin since 1957.

The Mohawk is one of The 15 Best Rock Clubs in Austin.

2. The Mohawk

8.9
912 Red River St (at E 10th St.), Austin, TX
Rock Club · Downtown Austin · 131 tips and reviews

David A.David A: Great balconies to view band. Good beer selection including local craft beers. Great place to see a show.

The Most Interesting Man in the WorldThe Most Interesting Man in the World: To access the secret VIP lounge, knock 12 times on the wall by the restroom. If no one answers that means it’s full.

Joseph S.Joseph Salazar: Go to Mohawk. See a band at Mohawk. Read more.

Saxon Pub is one of The 15 Best Rock Clubs in Austin.

3. Saxon Pub

8.5
1320 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
Rock Club · Zilker · 40 tips and reviews

Aaron V.Aaron Vincent: Good music. Great acoustics. Intimate setting for live music. Really crowded, though. You have to crawl over people to get to the bar on Friday and Saturday nights.

Zack P.Zack Parker: Bruce Hughes on Tuesday. Matt the Electrician before Bob on Monday. So many gems at this place.

Cody J.Cody Julian: Monday. Bob.

Dream Harbor Studios is one of The 15 Best Rock Clubs in Austin.

4. Dream Harbor Studios

7.8
720 Bastrop Hwy Ste 225 (Vargas), Austin, TX
Rock Club · 5 tips and reviews

Arthur B.Arthur Brewer: If you want to be completely blown away work with these guys! Fun environment and the recording is extremely professional

Jasper M.Jasper McCollum: I'm impressed every time I visit Dream Harbor Studios. Book your sessions early on- 2 week notice is best.

Jasper M.Jasper McCollum: Highly recommended for all your recording, mixing and mastering needs

Hole In The Wall is one of The 15 Best Rock Clubs in Austin.

5. Hole In The Wall

7.9
2538 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX
Rock Club · West University · 48 tips and reviews

Megan W.Megan Wintersteen: Do yourself a favor, walk to the back grill and order the Brussel Sprout Salad. Super unique, delicious.

SpotifySpotify: Locals swear by this place. The Austin Streamers are playing here on Monday, 3/11: http://spoti.fi/YGCtlk

CultureMap AustinCultureMap Austin: Just because a drink is called "shitty lemonade" doesn't mean it isn't freaking delicious.

Valhalla is one of The 15 Best Rock Clubs in Austin.

6. Valhalla

7.8
710 Red River St (at E 8th St), Austin, TX
Rock Club · Downtown Austin · 23 tips and reviews

Ilya P.Ilya Poropudas: Classic dive bar with a great jukebox and arcade games.

Sunil K.Sunil Khanna: Cleanest bathrooms on Red River!!!

Haley W.Haley Weasley: They have Agave on draft!

Emo's East is one of The 15 Best Rock Clubs in Austin.

7. Emo's East

7.6
2015 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX
Rock Club · Riverside · 33 tips and reviews

Sam W.Sam W: Nice and roomy venue, great site lines, sound and AC.

sneak .sneak 👾: Don't park in the lot across the street, even if it's late and all the shops are closed. A dozen of us got towed after the MSI show! $190 to get the van back!

Jonathan C.Jonathan Coffman: Great venue that actually has some of their own parking. Acoustics are pretty good as well. Walgreens across the street has 10 ear plugs for $6 ;)

The Parish is one of The 15 Best Rock Clubs in Austin.

8. The Parish

7.3
214-C E 6th St (San Jacinto), Austin, TX
Rock Club · Downtown Austin · 52 tips and reviews

Patricia B.Patricia Bradby: Great sightlines and sound. What more could you ask for?

VH1VH1: Walk a few doors east (towards the highway) for one of my favorite places to get post/pre show drinks – Shakespeares. Make sure to head to the roof. – Robert F.

SpotifySpotify: The locals recommend this place. They have a lot of greats shows this year @ SxSW, including Beach Fossils. Check them out on Spotify: http://spoti.fi/W8My91

Beerland is one of The 15 Best Rock Clubs in Austin.

9. Beerland

7.3
711 Red River St (E. 7th Street), Austin, TX
Rock Club · Downtown Austin · 24 tips and reviews

Jheri E.Jheri Evans: It's a bit of a whole in the wall, but they book great music and the staff is really awesome. See a live show here if you get the chance.

Robert T.Robert Timbrook: Go to Beerland and have a Lone Star. Read more.

Lauren K.Lauren Keith: Um, there are only three beers on tap at Beerland?

Paramount Theatre is one of The 15 Best Rock Clubs in Austin.

10. Paramount Theatre

9.1
713 Congress Ave (7th St.), Austin, TX
Movie Theater · Downtown Austin · 76 tips and reviews

Tracy P.Tracy Pyziak: Loved this theatre and simply can't wait to go back !!

VH1VH1: VH1 Rock Docs DOWNLOADED World Premieres here at SXSW 2013!Napster: The Music. The battle. The revolution. Directed by Alex Winter. Read more.

NYBNYB: Built in 1915, the Paramount, is home to Austin’s red carpet film premieres and is part of the SXSW and the Austin Film Festival. Including opener The Incredible Burt Wonderstone, & final The East.

Austin360 Amphitheater is one of The 15 Best Rock Clubs in Austin.

11. Austin360 Amphitheater

8.5
9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd., Austin, TX
Music Venue · 34 tips and reviews

Megan S.Megan Sherer: Great venue for concerts, but beware that it is open air!

Lily M.Lily Moore: I love this place! I was here for F1 and opening night with Kenny Chesney now Jimmy Buffet top service, sound and accessibility to parking. I highly recommend it. Park in lot B or C for easy parking

Lexie P.Lexie Padilla: We were in section 102 and the restrooms for that area were clean, close, and plentiful. When there was a wait, it wasn't long. Venue is beautiful and I love the pedicab service to the parking area!

Stubb's Bar-B-Q is one of The 15 Best Rock Clubs in Austin.

12. Stubb's Bar-B-Q

8.1
801 Red River St (at E 8th St), Austin, TX
BBQ Joint · Downtown Austin · 339 tips and reviews

karen b.karen bonna rainert: The minor plate is more than enough food. You can't go wrong with the ribs and pulled pork.

The White HouseThe White House: President Obama sat down for lunch to discuss his vision for making sure that hard work leads to a decent living. Read more.

Big BoiBig Boi: The most famous for you SXSW-ers. Personally, I like the view from the stage.

Scoot Inn is one of The 15 Best Rock Clubs in Austin.

13. Scoot Inn

7.7
1308 E 4th St (Navasota), Austin, TX
Dive Bar · 47 tips and reviews

Scion AdvisorScion Advisor: A favorite amongst skee-ball fans, you can set up your own team and compete in actual leagues! The backyard is immense and definitely the place to be. Read more.

Alex I.Alex Inman: New addition of the Hot Mess Food Truck makes the place even better than it already was Read more.

Thrash HitsThrash Hits: It looks like a shack but it's got the soul that results from 150 years of Austin history. There are also always loads of great metal bands playing here at SXSW.

The Blind Pig Pub is one of The 15 Best Rock Clubs in Austin.

14. The Blind Pig Pub

7.3
317 E 6th St (btw San Jacinto Boulevard & Trinity Street), Austin, TX
Bar · Downtown Austin · 75 tips and reviews

Roberto Y.Roberto Yanguas: Super cool rooftop terrace. The night we were there the DJ was super nice and played everything we asked for! Also reasonable prices.

Alisha O.Alisha Outridge: Its pouring rain outside & they are kicking us out during #swsw - that sucks

Jenny K.Jenny K: Austin, Kevin and Devon are the bomb.com.... Go see them, tip big, leave with a smile =D

The North Door is one of The 15 Best Rock Clubs in Austin.

15. The North Door

7.3
501 N Interstate 35 (at E 5th St), Austin, TX
Lounge · 36 tips and reviews

Do512Do512: Awesome cocktail menu and a great happy hour! Slip into this hidden little gem after a long day of work.

Talisa C.Talisa Chang: Head here on March 10 for the Turntable.fm interactive party.

NYBNYB: SXSW Comedy ..Saturday, March 9 7:00PM - 8:30PM ..The Creek and The Cave Presents.. ..New York’s funniest stand up comedy