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Emo's

603 Red River St
Austin, TX 78701
Phone: (512) 477-3667

Ratings & Reviews Summary for Emo's

What Users are Saying:

  • Crowded
  • Trendy
  • Good social scene
5 Star Rating
 
(6 reviews)
4 Star Rating
 
(5 reviews)
3 Star Rating
 
(3 reviews)
2 Star Rating
 
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User Reviews for Emo's

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4 Star Rating: Recommended

06/11/2007 Posted by texas_raised129

Emo's is one of my favorite austin venues. I enjoy their list of lineups, even though they refuse to book some rock bands, but this is what makes Emo's original with their music choice. This place is a great enviroment to be in, and the live music is what really attracts me.

Pros: good music scene

Cons: It gets excrutaitingly hot outdoors

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/24/2006 Posted by 6thstreetboy

now if you wanna hear and see some great punk rock bands emo's has got it going on...one of the best places to see punk bands...i love the street feel to it...good beer selection, interesting mix of people go there. doesn't bother me that it's all ages cuz that's what's cool about it...it can get real crowded and there's not many places to sit, other than the floor which can be a drag when you're hammered and need to sit for a spell but i love it!!!! it's a true 6th street joint!!!!

Pros: killer bands, killer scene, great beer

Cons: parking, parking, parking

4 Star Rating: Recommended

03/11/2005 Posted by josh

If you don't have a tattoo, you may not feel comfortable here. The crowd can be a bit hard-core, especially if a national act is playing. It's not that they are rude or anything, just that you may feel out of place and unless you're doing a socialogy experiment, you may end up just bored.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/03/2003 Posted by curtissa

Emo's is the best venue in Austin, bringing the coolest local and out-of-town bands together in an awesome environment. A music-lover can see 8 bands in one night, and be able to get a breath of fresh air.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/21/2003 Posted by Scuba7hood

Emo's has the best bands and also the best atmosphere. It would be nice if they didn't let some of the younger people in. But besides that it is a greta place.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/06/2002 Posted by quadrapalegic_and_happy

I think Emo's gets a bad rep because the bartenders aren't service-industry sycophants and the crowd gets a little sceneterish. But hey, it's pretty much the vena cava of rock n' roll in this town, especially since the Black Cat's in cinders. It's the only place in town where you can see Swearing @ Motorists one night and Propagandhi the next. I've seen some of my best shows there. Jason the sound guy rocks, and the door guys (and grrrls) are always staid, up-standing chaps and chapettes.

Pros: variety of music, good standby date, decent crowd

Cons: long lines

4 Star Rating: Recommended

11/08/2002 Posted by pferd

They have good bands, and the venue itself is extremely interesting. I would definitely recommend this place to friends.

Pros: Good bands, Plenty of space

Cons: little claustophobic

3 Star Rating: Average

10/24/2002 Posted by livewire

I guess I'm not "emo" enough for this place. I go here 8+ times a month but still get fronted at the bar cause I'm not wearing Chuck Taylors. Get over yourselves! I like good music too! Cool place though. Bring back Liberty Lunch!

Pros: good music, good looking girls

Cons: snobs, snobs at front bar, more snobs

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/04/2002 Posted by CrashGrab

Emo's is one of my favorite places. I've spent many a drunken night trolleying from Emo's to Casino's & back. They feature great live music from local & touring bands.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/13/2002 Posted by cassidy_b

Emo's is a great place to listen to local bands, and also non-local bands. Also a great place just to chill with your friends, and have fun....

Editor's Review

Chain wallets, emo-core and old-school punk abound at this alt-rock institution.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Know Before You Go

The under-21 crowd may have to pay a higher cover, but Emo's is all ages all the time.

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Bar/Club Information

Atmospheres

  • Live Music
  • All Ages
  • Bars
  • Clubs

Parking

  • Street

Hours

  • Hours vary

Payment Types

  • MasterCard
  • Visa

Music Types

  • Punk
  • Alternative Rock
  • Rock & Pop
  • Hip-Hop & Rap
  • Hard Rock & Heavy Metal

Recognition for Emo's

2006 Editorial Winner - Live Music Venue
2007 Audience Winner - Live Music Venue

Specialty ratings for Emo's

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College Bar 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Vote
Live Music Venue 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Vote

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