The Historic Scoot Inn – Austin Live Music Venue was established in 1871 and has been an iconic East Austin landmark ever since. One of the best indoor and outdoor Austin live music venues with free street parking and two full service bars. This dive bar also has a food trailer in its large beer garden patio. It’s been in business off and on for over 140 years, making it one on the oldest beer-slinging honky-tonks in Texas. These days, its home to an eclectic music scene where, on any given night, you’ll run into acts as diverse as Mayer Hawthorne, Brownout, EL-P, or Spoon. Folks who can balance a beer while scoring at Skee-ball will love this place.

Notable Mentions
“Best Retro Bar on the Eastside” Austin Chronicle 2005
“Best Bar Interior” Austin Chronicle 2008

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Love it! I have been going here too many years to count. It use to be this little bar with food truck and kegs in the back. They have since rebuilt and the layout is great. Always enough room for a great show. The sound has been amazing on point. I don’t know if the bands or venue supply the sound crew, but each show has been amazing.

The bar service is super awesome and chill. Drinks are always poured perfect and everyone seems to be having a good time.

The burger truck outside is the perfect touch.

My only suggestion would be some high powered fans hanging high and some misters. It’s hot in the crowd when you’re jammin’.
Danielle C., 9 years ago
One of my favorite Austin dive-bars. Great live bands and acoustics. Whenever I see a band that I think is going to draw a huge unmanageable crowd, I still manage to get right up to the stage and there are short lines to get drinks. There’s skee-ball inside, too! They are dog-friendly and even have rescue fundraisers.
Jennifer L., 9 years ago
Scoot Inn is 5 stars on atmosphere and the quality and cheapness of shows that come through, that’s for sure. Also their drinks are good and reasonably priced, bartenders are friendly, and there’s lots of legroom and space to stroll around.

Definitely lose a star for the small ramshackle bathroom inside and only porta-potties outside. A bit too grungy and gross for a place that’s well established.

Besides that it’s great, and you should definitely see some shows here and take people from out of town to catch the Austin vibe that people want to bottle up and take home.
Joseph R., 9 years ago
Love this place– it is weird and wonderful! Friendly bartenders, great music, frequent events, skeeball, cornhole, what more do you need?
Allison S., 9 years ago
I have been meaning to write this review for a WHILE and thanks to SXSW I was reminded to do so. This is by far my favorite venue. The older I get, the less patience I have for music venues not having everything I need. I don’t ask for much, a bar that’s easily accessible at all times, a clean bathroom, standing AND sitting areas. This place really has everything one could want in a venue, or bar for that matter.

They have:

– An outside bar that is VERY accessible from all sides
– Porter potties when there’s an event going on(no they are no ones favorite but when you’re drinking and have to tinkle, accommodations are met)
– Covered areas outside for when it is hot as hell and you need a sun break, or if its raining
– Lots of seating inside and outside
– Tons of room to dance (or stand if that’s your preference.)
– The inside bathroom is what it is, its there and that’s enough for me. Keep in mind this is a grungy bar but hey, it’s not GROSS… so in my opinion the bathroom is a win.

The vibe of the place is super casual and I always feel right at home which is rare for me at venues. Usually you cram your way in, stake your spot and don’t move for the next three hours. The scoot inn is more the type of place you’re like ‘Wow have we really been here all day? What time is it?’ So thank you scoot inn for your awesomeness.
Liz H., 10 years ago
I came here for a private work party. The place is spacious and has plenty of space to spread out and hangout with your coworkers. Most of the venue is outdoor space. Then there is a small indoor space where we had karaoke sent up. Out side there was a large stage that was set up with a DJ who was actually my friend, DJ Konsept! He was spinning the jams all evening and we definitely had an awesome dance party! This is a great space for events!
Genefe D., 10 years ago

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