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Donn's Depot

1600 W Fifth St
Austin, TX 78703
Phone: (512) 478-0336
Fax: (512) 420-0551
Donn's Depot
Cross Street:
West Lynn Street
Hours:
Mon-Fri 2pm-2am, Sat 6pm-2am

Message from Donn's Depot

Donn's Depot

Featuring live country, rock and blues six nights a week

  • Austin's largest piano bar
  • Great date place
  • Dancing and live music

Housed in an old Missouri-Pacific train depot, some of Austin's most talented musicians play at Donn's Depot six nights a week. Enjoy live music from music acts including Murphy's Inlaws, Earl Poole Ball, and Donn Adelman among others. Real train cars serve as seating areas, and the ladies restroom is a real caboose. Attracting students and retirees, this piano bar and saloon bridges the generation gap with its diverse range of musicians and musical genres, from swing, country, modern folk and pop.

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Editorial Review for Donn's Depot – by Stuart Wade

In Short
Housed within a former McNeil, Texas, train depot a mile west of downtown's nightlife nexus, Donn's incorporates several former Missouri-Pacific train cars into the overall bar design. But look beyond the choo-choo exterior and see a clientele of corsage-wearing grannies two-stepping in their Texas finery. The surprisingly romantic Lone Star setting also brings plenty of awestruck college students soaking up the roadhouse atmosphere and a diverse mix of country, Texas blues, jazz and rockabilly.

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Know Before You Go

Although popcorn completes the official Donn's menu, longtime patrons occasionally bring in home-cooked tailgating-style appetizers such as chili.

Where to Sit

While Donn's can get a bit on the smoky side, the patio provides a welcome escape for stargazing. There's also a piano room and a big-screen TV to catch the Horns.

The Extras

The ladies room, an authentic caboose furnished with garish wallpaper and shag carpet, is a Texas legend.

User Reviews for Donn's Depot

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/11/2008 Posted by celestialamazon

The first time I came to Donn's Depot, I knew I was home! heehee Good mix of ages, outside seating for smokers, and great to see the same people working there everytime I go. Note: there is a cover, but only on Friday and Saturday nights.- and for a place that has live music everyday they are open... that's a good deal to me! oo, ooo! and great for happy hour!

Pros: great location, free parking, live music, and great drinks!!.. free snacks

Cons: ..... hmmm...... I can't think of any right now.. HA!

4 Star Rating: Recommended

04/27/2007 Posted by travelbugg1980

One of the things I was excited to partake in when I moved to Austin was good TEXAS Two-Stepping! Unfortunatly when I got here i learned that most of the old cowboy bars were long replaced in Austin by trendy college hot spots-----also fun, but not the same. Donns is a really great mix---- there is the country music (or piano on some nights) a nice little dancefloor, and there is still a good mix of ages. Not all college kids, not all old-folks---a little of both! The only drawback is there is usually a covercharge ---generally a deal breaker for me (if i'm gonna spend $$ at the bar, why should i spend it at the door!) but I actually broke out the wallet on a few occations because Donns' is worth it.

Pros: Texas Two-stepping, FUN place, not Pretentious at all.

Cons: Cover charge, Younger boys dont seem to know how to dance.

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Editor's Review

Live music, laid-back patrons and cold beer bring in all sorts to one of Austin's old-school, honky-tonk gems.  See the full editorial review.

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Know Before You Go

Although popcorn completes the official Donn's menu, longtime patrons occasionally bring in home-cooked tailgating-style appetizers such as chili.

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Bar/Club Information

Atmospheres

  • Live Music
  • Sports Bar
  • Romantic
  • Neighborhood
  • Singles
  • Bars

Parking

  • Lot

Hours

  • Mon-Fri 2pm-2am
  • Sat 6pm-2am

Payment Types

  • Visa
  • MasterCard
  • American Express
  • Travelers Check

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