Name: Hole in the Wall
Telephone: (512) 774-4076

Since 1974 the Hole in the Wall is one of Austin’s most legendary entertainment venues.

The Hole in the Wall has remained the Austin music scene’s go-to club for generations of beginner bands, established touring acts, and famous rock stars to throw back a few, have a laugh with the locals.

Local success stories Spoon, The Gourds, Shakey Graves, Timbuk 3, Bob Schneider, Fastball, Black Joe Lewis & Gary Clark Jr have all gone on to wider acclaim after honing their chops on the cozy stage in the front window of the Hole. Touring acts like Old 97s, Mother Hips, John Doe and Jonathan Richman have graced the larger, more professionally-equipped stage in the middle of the venue.

Located on Guadalupe, in the heart of UT’s West Campus, the Hole in the Wall is a big part of the the history of “the Drag”.

(512) 774-4076

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Best damn bar in town. Truly the most magical live music experience anywhere ever. The place has more soul and grit than any joint in Austin. See a show on the front stage and be baptized by its infinite radness. If you are a musician and dont hang out there you are fucking up your life.
Denis O. , 5 years ago
This place is grungy and dirty. And it’s a fun night out of you get off your high horse and make it about channeling your college self. I haven’t gone many times and it’s not on my top bar list. But each time I’ve gone, it’s always been one of “those nights.” The kind where you suddenly get together with an old friend and just say “yes” to the fun. “Yes to the fun” always brought us back here. And now, it’s got some Austin pop culture history with the opening sequence of The Tonight Show being filmed here. 3 bars in one.
Matthew A. , 5 years ago
What makes Hole in the Wall special is not the state of the bathrooms (rough) or the weird back-bar which you enter through a broken fire door, or that the drinks are a little expensive for a dive.

What’s special is that Hole in the Wall has the highest amount of character a dive bar can possibly attain. It has reached the peak.

The bartenders are (with one or two unpleasant exceptions) friendly. They all know how to make a cocktail (without any exceptions) and the food you can get at the back-bar is better than any bar food has a right to be.

If you don’t like dives, avoid it. But if you do, you can’t get much better.
Ian C. , 5 years ago
This place is soooo much fun! The Karaoke part is the best. Go here for fun and cheap drinks
Kayla S. , 6 years ago
So I ended up coming here on my 30th birthday in the hopes of meeting a tinder date for karaoke. Well, I got stood up, and still ended up having one of the best nights out solo I’ve ever had. There was a group sitting in the corner that sang German wwii propaganda songs, the KJ was singing hilarious bangers. Campbell, one of the bartenders, made my night. He served up drinks, cracked some jokes, showed some sympathy, sang some tunes, and just ended up making my night great. This is my new favorite karaoke spot, and I’m excited to start coming here on the regular.
Michael C. , 6 years ago
Good dive bar. Always a live show going on during weekdays plus karaoke on weekends. Check in advance whos playing and if theres a cover.

The bar is pretty big and has 4 main areas. There are two bars in the front each with a stage. Then there is an outdoor patio and a bar in the back. The bars in the front have a better selection of drinks. The patio is the best place to have a conversation. Usually theyll have karaoke and a band going on simultaneously.

In terms of food, buffalo cauliflower and burgers are good. Its pretty standard bar food though. They have good week night specials in terms of drinks.
Eric S. , 6 years ago
Campbell is the kindest, most sincere bartender I’ve met in a long time. He’s super quick and very sexy in a strange kind of way. Thank you “Hole in the Wall” for having him!!!
Michael H. , 6 years ago
Hayley in the back bar. Runs in a superior gear. If I owned a bar I’d give annual ownership bonuses to such type of tenders. Rad
Thomas L. , 6 years ago
Ok this place is the best!!
Some of the best live music in ATX!
If I lived here it would be my regular spot.
Great layout with two rooms.
Amazingly friendly staff who genuinely welcome you into their home that is Hope in the Wall!
Drinks are cheap and good. Awesome beer selection.
Perfection.
Karla D. , 8 years ago

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