South Congress · Austin TABCTAB · TABC-TRAVIS-195501

Continental Club

Historic 1955 South Congress Neon Marquee & Live Roots Music Anchor

Red-velvet curtains, cold Lone Star beer on tap, and world-class rockabilly, blues, and country seven nights a week since 1955 on South Congress.

Local Guide & Key Info

Local draft IPA or Lone Star longneck, and check upstairs at the Gallery for intimate jazz.

Tuesday at 9:00 p.m. for Dale Watson, or early evening weekend sets.

Head to the upstairs Gallery bar around 8:30 p.m. for a cocktail before the main stage headliner goes on downstairs.

Browse vintage vinyl and retro apparel at South Congress shops across the avenue.

CapMetro Bus 801 Rapid along South Congress.

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South Congress (SoCo) · Austin

3.5 hours · 8 min total walking

Morning patio coffee under live oaks, shaded afternoon half-shell oysters, and legendary roots music at the Continental Club.

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Start · Patio Coffee & Turbos: Jo's Coffee (South Congress)
Grab an Iced Turbo and breakfast taco on the dog-friendly patio under live oaks.
→ 3 min walk
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Afternoon · Oak-Shaded Seafood: Perla's Seafood & Oyster Bar
Order half-price happy hour Gulf oysters on the expansive wooden deck.
→ 4 min walk
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Anchor · Historic Live Roots Music: Continental Club
Catch live rockabilly, country, or blues beneath the historic 1955 neon marquee.