Historic Scoot Inn

Fun little venue to see bands. Good sound and cold beer.

Great outdoor venue east of 35. Parking is the major downside. I parked in the Foundry underground lot about 1.5 blocks away. Easy, covered, cameraed. Sound was awesome, especially the vocals. Staff was Austin friendly. Catch a show here when you have a chance. Enjoy

Love the venue. A little remodel on the inside since the last time I was there. Awesome lounge vibe inside. The stage outside is still great. A nice cleaned up area outback. The stage is set in the corner to maximize the area for the crowd and visuals of the stage. Cool upper seating area. Great sound. Was happy to return here and see a great show.

Great open air venue with a nice outdoor stage and good sound. Would rate it higher if there was anything vegetarian to eat. We were there for hours and the only option for food was hot dogs. They had a cooler full of ice water to help us stay hydrated, which was nice.

Had a great time seeing Steel Pulse and Chala, who opened for them. Great concert and great night! Our 1st time at Scoot Inn. Enjoyed it very much. They took great care of the crowd and made sure we had water as it is already crazy hot here! Would absolutely go again!

Nice venue with security scan. The staff is attentive and gave us water. I had a great time and stood for 4hours to see the band Real Estate. The place was packed by the end of the show. Parking isn’t too bad if you come early and look for street parking. I would definitely come here again for another show.

Saw Joy Oladokun last night, she was amazing. Venue is in a cool part of town with lots of easy, free parking close by. However, upon entering I discovered my favorite beer was $16. And of course I was expected to tip on top of that, so I paid $18 for each beer I drank. That my friends is highway robbery. If I ever go back, I’ll be smuggling in a flask.

I went for the Magadelena Bay concert, it was a sold out show. They had free water and the lighting was nice. The only food option was hot dogs so it wasn't vegetarian friendly, it is a concert venue so it wasn't that bad. The audio and visuals of the concert were also decent.

I was pleasantly surprised by how much better the Scoot Inn was at hosting Medium Build this past Saturday. I had seen another artist here before and remember the drink prices being sky-high and the staff somewhat lackluster. This time around, though, Scoot Inn has won me over--it's now my favorite venue in Austin, Texas. If you struggle with lower back issues like I do, you'll appreciate the ample spots to lean against for some relief. There's plenty of water available, both inside and outside, which is a nice touch. While the website says smoking and vaping aren't allowed, it seems that's not strictly enforced. Mission Dogs is always available for a grub fix! I have another show coming up here, and I can't wait to return!

I love Scoot Inn. I've been here for concerts, but my first time here was for a silent disco. It's a lovely vibe every time. It's an outdoor venue with a bit of space indoors to escape the heat or bugs or the crowds if you need it. One thing that really stands out to me is how clean this venue is? The outside tables and deck area are just cleaner than you would expect such a dusty sandy area to be. It's great, I feel fine leaning on a wall or even laying on the bench we're at. Staff is always friendly and quick to get your drinks out. There are bars both inside and outside so you can get a drink no matter where you decide to enjoy your time. Drinks are solid, nothing exceptional. Last time I was here there was also a guy selling hotdogs. I didn't get anything there. I'm happy to see a show here.

Scoot Inn is a great outdoor venue in Austin! I caught Prateek Kuhad here--tickets were $40, and for an extra $20, we got seats and free popcorn. The staff and vendors were top-notch. Street parking can be tricky, but the pay stations are reasonable. I love the fun and unique vibe!

The outdoor stage here is WAY too low and makes for a very disappointing concert experience. I've been twice hoping to see some of my favorite bands, but unless you're very tall or very close, all you can see is other people's heads for hours. The stage is also next to a loud train, which sometimes interferes with the set. And because the stage is near a neighborhood/ apartment complex, they have strict noise limits and quiet hours, which detract from the concert experience. We brought earplugs expecting the band to be loud, but in actuality, the speakers were pretty weak and-as other reviewers have mentioned-very midrange-y. So a lot of the time it sounded like muddled, rock soup, hard to pick out each of the instruments. Both concerts ended promptly before 10. You're lucky to get a single encore song. There are much better venues in Austin.

Went here last night to see some artists from back home The Green and Mike Love. Cool venue. We bought parking from the website for $12 it was right up the road in a parking garage. It was $15 if you didn't buy it ahead of time. Just wish there was a sign that it was for Scoot Inn. Being that we've never been there it took us a bit to figure it out. As far as the venue goes it was a cool spot. Workers there were nice. We didn't eat or drink anything so I can't review that. But other than that great spot sound/speakers were great. Looks like they had an upper deck to grab drinks and food as well. We'll be back in a couple of months to see another artist.

Saw Morgan Wade here 3/31/23. Great fun. Good crowd. Friendly staff. Bring your wallet for the food and beverages but I supposed that's to be expected. Took an Uber since there's basically little or no parking. Will go back.

My daughter and I attended UMI's 'Forest in the City Tour' and this was my first time at this venue. The customer service was great!!! My service wasn't loading and the lady at the door connected me to WiFi to download my tickets. Secondly the bartender was so sweet and double checked to see if a frozen drink I was interested in was still available. I loved the outdoor setup. The trees provided the perfect shade and the sound was amazing. It was extremely humid but that's ATX once the sun set the breeze was nice.

I'm someone who was born and raised in Austin and can you believe that I've never been to Scoot Inn before (pauses for dramatic effect & gasp) ...I know, shocking right?!! But no worries, I can now say that the above statement is no longer true because I attended my very 1st event held at the Scoot Inn over the weekend on 9/7/2019. :)) I attended the "End of Summer Silent Disco" event that was put on by Quiet Events... partying in silence is kinda my jam right now :). For sure the Silent Disco events are so much fun BUT I also wanted to give feedback on Scoot Inn. Since sharing is caring here are a few of my "Fyi (s)" and "Like(s)".. FYI: -Parking Situation: There's a parking lot located right next to Scoot Inn but it is pay to park via the parking machine. There is also street parking w/ the parking meters & since we were there on a Saturday night so we only had to pay a little over a $1 because parking is free once it's 12pm midnight -Security: we noticed that there were lots of security posted inside and outside of Scoot Inn, including a cop posted outside of Scoot Inn on the night we went & when you 1st go in the security person at the front entrance used a metal detector wand to check everyone who came in. Likes: -I really liked that Scoot Inn had an indoor area AND outdoor area so you could cool off in the AC inside or chill on the very comfortable couches and seating they had inside. There is also a bar, restrooms, and TV's inside. The outdoor area has a stage and open dance area (fyi-dance area was dirt so your feet/shoes will get dusty & dirty) and there are more restrooms outside, which I totally appreciated! And a bar area and more seating outside as well. There were also a few awesome photo walls for those Yelp and Insta photoshoots :))! My hubby wanted me to let y'all know that the beers were priced on the high side.. thankfully, I'm a light weight so I only need 2 drinks to make me feel a little bit prettier. ;). To sum it up for sure Scoot Inn is a great spot to hang out at but now I know for future reference.. don't wear your good shoes and make sure to leave your weapons at home! :) -Rebecca out

I was walking down East 4th Street from downtown following a bunch of millennials wondering where they were headed to. I ended up at the Historic Scoot Inn. From the outside looked more like an old horse stable. An event was going on so I got in line to enter. After security I received a free stainless steel cup and proceeded inside to find an outdoor stage with people standing watching them. The band was called Cha Wa and was rocking the crowd. I walked towards the back where the whole place was a decomposed granite surface where can't imagine being here during wet conditions. I found a restrooms and a Harley-Davidson display with a few bikes. There is a raised deck in the back with a bar and on this day creating temporary tattoos. The cup was used to have the bartender fill it up with a drink of your choice. From back there you can see the stage which is not huge but big enough fir this place. I stayed until the band was done. This place is not huge but reminds me smaller venues I been too in small towns and feels like it you are not in the downtown district. I have not idea where to park but I would at the convention center and either walk, scooter or pedicab your way here. I definitely will return where this place definitely has character and bring others here to experience it.

Iconic venue in east Austin. Most recently I came here to see Peter McPoland on a sold out night and it was a blast. The outdoor space is fairly small which means there's not a bad seat in the house! There's nothing that feels more Austin than sipping a cold one while enjoying an outdoor concert under the stars. Pro-tip: the metro rail has a station just around the corner from here. If you live near a metro rail station I suggest taking the train for a super easy night out.

I came to Scoot Inn for the first time to see 'Nothing But Thieves' perform live. I had purchased the early-entry package so I could try and get a good spot to see them. Up until the day of the concert, I never received any details in my e-mail about when the doors would be open for those with early-entry packages. A comment to their post in the Facebook event page left unanswered. I only found out minimal details from another concert goer who responded to my Facebook comment. On the day of the concert, I came in early (door was scheduled to open at 8 pm and I arrived around 6:30 pm) and waited in line. As it turned out, the line was a mix of those with early-entry package and general admission. My attempt to find out where the early-entry line was, was futile. None of the staffer inside the bar knew what was going on and the security people outside couldn't provide any answers either. It was until around 7:15 pm-ish someone asked us to move toward the front. I only found out that the show was running late when the security staff finally came out to start scanning the tickets and I overheard one of them telling another concertgoer that the band's bus was having issues that delayed their arrival. I wish someone from management would have made this announcement instead of having us questioning "what's going on?" Once the doors opened, I decided against standing by the stage but instead opted to take a seat on the bar deck. the deck is elevated so nobody could block your view, and the venue is small enough that I was still able to have an excellent view of the performance. And plus, the bar was only a few steps behind me so I wouldn't have to worry about not being able to get drinks. the sound quality wasn't too bad at all. The speakers were on the smaller size, but they were enough for a venue of this size. The drink prices were very reasonable. Definitely a lot cheaper than much larger concert venues - you can get mixed drinks for around $7. As I came in earlier, parking wasn't too hard to find. I was able to park about a half a block away from the venue. But do know that you have to pay for on the street Monday through Saturday up until midnight. However, at $1/hr, I only had to pay around $5 so it wasn't bad at all. I definitely wouldn't mind catching another concert here at Scoot Inn. I do wish that management would be more responsive and up front about details of any special packages or any delays.

I think I'm a little bit in love. This is the perfect little music venue with so much of an Austin feel. Tucked away on the East side you could just walk right up and walk right in and there's the band playing. It had a homey vibe and it was cool to see people just hanging out inside while a band played outside. The bartenders were quick and friendly, bathrooms were super clean even later into the evening. It was easy to get a ride share after the concert ended. All in all a great experience.

This is the first venue I've been to since moving to Austin and I completely fell in love with it. As a musician myself, I genuinely appreciate low key spots like this - it makes me feel more connected to the artists. When I visited a few weeks ago, it was around 90 degrees out with a nice breeze. I was in the back of the crowd to avoid getting caught up (I'm only 5 feet tall lol) but honestly, I think I preferred that to being up front. It's walking distance to a bunch of delicious restaurants. My boyfriend and I stopped for sushi before the show over off of 6th. The walk from there to the venue was 10-15 minutes at most. The ambiance was really chill but so beautiful with the string lights. I'm specifically looking for more concerts happening at this venue, that's how much I loved it. :)

First time coming here for a concert. It was great, the venue and stage are wide enough that you can see your favorite artist and feel like you are so close! It was supposed to be a rainy day according to the forecast but it turned out great, decent food, good drinks so it was great. Just make sure you check for parking, there's one right next to the venue and it's $7 on weekdays but if it was full of cars, then you may need to walk more.

Love coming to see live shows here. This was my fourth time here to see various artists, and it's quickly becoming one of my new faves. Unassuming lil spot. (Since 1871!!) with a great outdoor stage, a bit of outdoor seating, and lots of open space. The sound is always rocking. Lots of room to mingle and dance. Two bars normally, one inside and outside. Great pours and a good selection of NA choices. I enjoyed that cold brew yesterday! I love ducking inside to cool off a bit, lots of plush seating and chill atmosphere. You can also still hear the concert as you take a break, check your phone, or visit the powder room. Only con: it's located in a neighborhood and parking is hard to come by. Take a Lyft and you're golden. See ya soon Scoot.

Even when it's a billion-and-twelve Texas degrees outside, The Historic Scoot Inn is easily one of my favorite places to see a show in Austin. The sound has been *fantastic* for each show I've attended here (and if you're taking the time and money to support live music - which EVERYONE should do, IMHO - isn't the sound really the most important part?) There's a neat elevated deck area around the back of the small outdoor venue, if you're not of the mind to be right up in front of the stage. There's usually a food truck. And...superextrabonustime...Scoot Inn has an awesome (for a venue) craft beer selection! Sweet!! Get there early if you want to park in the neighborhood, or park elsewhere in Austin and carpool/rideshare to the Eastside.

This place is a really neat live music venue. I went there for the first time last weekend and saw Shane Smith and The Saints and Flatland Cavalry. Their restroom facilities were pretty good to handle such a large crowd. They had a couple of bars and were able to keep up with the big crowd. The drink prices were high, ($6-$7 beers for tall boys), but they had some cheaper options if you want to drink Lone Star. The wind whipped through there that night and so it got chilly, but it was a great place to see a concert and the audio was good and it wasn't hard to see the stage. I would definitely go back. It is downtown so the parking is limited, use a rideshare would be my recommendation.

Really like this venue, it's the perfect size if you ask me! Cute indoor area, outdoor bar, plenty of space in front of the stage. I went to a silent disco here and we had a blast!

Went to see Pepper here. F'n great!! Great sound, nice and clear. The crowd was amazing! I almost saw zero phones recording the show. People were present and awesome.. it was a rare treat. Thank you for an amazing time!

I was so excited to go here for the first time last night to see Charley Crockett. My boyfriend's cousins are huge fans, and have seen his concerts several times. We went with a big group - 12 in total. 6 of us are Asian. Three of my friends ordered 4 rounds of drinks (beers and mixed vodka shots) for our entire group. I only had 2 mixed vodka shots the entire time. But soon after, the bartender told my friend that they're "cutting you *and your whole group* off from drinks." What did the "whole group" entail? It meant all of the Asians. I completely understand that bartenders have discretion in managing drinks and ensuring that people are having fun in a safe and non-disruptive way. I completely understand that those might be tough conversations - especially if people are too drunk and rowdy. This was clearly not the case here, where we were happily eating hot dogs and listening to music in the back. It was a great venue and concert, but it was completely ruined by the racist staff. Music has the potential to bridge divides - whether it be race or politics - but this space destroys that possibility.

Love it. I came here to see the aces a few months back and I loved the atmosphere, it was relaxing, open bar and just a huge crowd. I can't say I've been to an open venue this awesome before, I love the lights they have and how the stage is set up for you to see your favorite artist.

Awesome venue! Saw "Lovely the Band and Flora Cash. The venue only holds 1000 people, So it's up close and personal here. Sound is ok as it seems they keep it low since it's in a residential area. However, great show, great time and would go again. Nice bathrooms and bar booths.

This place was awesome. Saw Max Frost here in early April and the place was incredible. Tons of space, awesome bar and love the way it's all set up. You can sit near the bar and still see without being in the crowd, or you can get right up on the stage. Was awesome and I can't wait to see a show here again!

*Deceitful Business Practices!* The Jamestown Revival is playing tonight (8/17/19) and Ian Noe was supposed to be opening. -I checked the Scoot Inn's calendar today and Ian Noe was not listed. The Scoot Inn did not announce this on their website. -I checked Ian's Facebook page and he made a post *four* days ago saying all Texas dates were cancelled due to a medical emergency. If you look on Facebook right now you will see people frantically trying to sell their tickets to the show tonight. Many, including me, bought tickets just to see Ian Noe. That is deceptive business on The Scoot Inn's part. They knew the minute Ian Noe had to cancel and could have posted it on their website but they chose not to. Perhaps they don't realize that some people don't always go to see the headliner and they should treat all fans of all bands listed equally. The Scoot Inn did not side with the fans and seem to be only interest in ticket sales, not actual attendance. I will rethink attending any shows there in the future.

My fav small outdoor venue in Austin Texas. You feel like you are part of the band weather your in the front row or the 20th row- always a great vibe!!!!

Our family came from all over Texas after months of planning to see The Record Company live. My brother was aggressively kicked out for taking a sip of an alcoholic drink that our father had. We were under the impression that by TABC law, a minor was allowed to drink while under the supervision of their parent. My brother and father were, unknowing to them, followed by security who watched as he took this sip of alcohol. After the venue explained they did not allow this minor drinking rule, he apologized and agreed to correct his behavior, and was still treated very disrespectfully by staff (and still kicked out). The venue was nice, but we will NOT tolerate the amount of inhospitality and understanding that we experienced.

I can't believe I've been in Austin so long, but haven't visited the Historic Scoot Inn until recently. This is a terrific venue. I love the clean, well swept and spacious outdoor patio and stage area under the trees and beneath the overhead shade panels. I came to hear a talk, but will definitely return for some music.

My husband and I went to Scoot Inn for the first time last night for a concert and were very disappointed. We bought our tickets back in May and have checked all the different emails and tickets where it was stated that doors open at 7PM and concert starts at 8PM. We showed up at 7:45PM to a line down the street and were told that doors don't open until 8PM. This was a major communication issue. Then, I'm not quite sure if this is a problem with the venue or the bands, but between bands it took 30-45min to switch out. This was an obscene amount of time. It also caused the last band which we were there for to not start until 11:48PM, which felt entirely too late. Both the earlier bands also complained to the audience that they were having audio issues. Again, not sure if venue or band, but it just added to the negative experience of the night. Finally, once the band we paid money to see came on stage we pushed our way to the front of the crowd. We were three people back and could not see the band. This is definitely an issue with the venue. The stage was too low. You had to either be in the very back on the deck or right up next to the stage to see the band. This was the very disappointing cherry on top of the evening. We waited all night long through many disappointments to not even be able to see the band. They sounded great! I enjoyed listening to them, but at that point I should have just stayed home and blasted them on my stereo.

Stopped in for a drink shortly after they opened after day drinking on the east side. Shane Smith and the Saints were sound checking so it was cool to hear them for a bit. The inside was a lot classier than I expected, a baby grand piano, leather chairs, nice sofas and cool decor giving a nice lounge environment. The outdoor area is a good size making for a great place to listen to live music. Sam and Taj were friendly and helpful. Will be back for a show soon.

Such a cute little venue in a popping area in Austin Texas! I went there to see someone I have been anticipating for quite some time - Eden! And it was incredible. I hate seeing artists in huge venues where you can't really see them and you feel so far away. But no matter where you stand here, it feels like you are so close and personal with the artist. The drinks were okay, of course they were overpriced but what do you expect? My boyfriend and I got a great view on the deck next to the bar and sitting on some bar stools looking out towards the stage. It was great! The beat part about it was that once the show was over, there wasn't pushing and shoving to get out. Of course this was a lower-key show but still a lot of people nonetheless! They had it together pretty well and I definitely applaud them for that!

I like this place because there's plenty of room outside for concerts (sometimes muddy), plenty of restrooms (clean), indoor comfy seating, decent parking, drinks, nice staff, and Mission Hot Dogs. The venue is small and intimate. If you are going to spend all evening waiting and watching bands, the amenities are so convenient.

I didn't really care for this venue. We came tonight for an ACL Late Show. Only two people were wanding for security, so the entry line stretched a couple of blocks. Everything here just seemed like a poorly executed Stubb's. The stage was awkwardly placed (and too low), the sound didn't carry to the back very well, there was a severe lack of nearby parking options, etc. Scoot Inn might be a better place to see up-and-coming bands, but it definitely felt inadequate for the crowd that was jammed inside it tonight.

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.

I loved the venue! The bartenders were great but our night started out sour with the big "supervisor" in the red shirt. We showed up with our electronic tickets and one of them wouldn't pull up on my phone. The couple in front of us had the same issue. We were patiently waiting for the ticket to pull up and he butted in and said "that's why it says to print the ticket." I read the ticket to him which said "Please present this ticket at the entrance to the event." and he snapped " just go get a paper ticket!" Not the best person to have as your first impression.

Awful customer service. No actual toilet in the men's restroom. Boring location. Rude bartender. Rude doorman. Flat out mean workers. It took all of my adult restraint to act civilized. East austin has much better places. Go to them instead. From an ATX local

Scoot Inn is a great piece of Texas history right near downtown Austin. It's a quaint venue where there isn't a bad seat in the house. This place definitely has a lot of old Texas character. My husband and I went here a couple weekends back to see the Strumbellas and had a great experience thanks to the stellar staff. I had broken a couple bones in my foot a few weeks before and was still recovering with crutches and a walking boot and was worried I wouldn't be able to make the show. I emailed Scoot Inn and told them about my situation and they reserved me a bar stool with my name on it and everything in an area where I didn't have to worry about having staff step on my foot. I can't say enough great things about the staff at Scoot and how much it meant to me that they did everything to make it an enjoyable experience for me. I had purchased the tickets the day they came out months back so I'm super thankful I was able to enjoy the show. I will definitely be back!!!

You know, I've known for a while that I've slowly been turning into a nouveau yuppie. I shop at Whole Foods. My boyfriend and I have a cute house on the east side. Our dogs eat better than most of the free world. Ya, we're totally trying to play it cool, but yuppiedom is hurtling toward us at the speed of light. I mean, we're trying to be "good" yuppies, though. You know, we're converting our diesel Scout to run on veggie oil. We never use plastic bags. Fuck, we just ordered a second recycling bin--that should count for something!! But, as much as we've been struggling with this blissful domestic path to Yuppieville, nothing could have prepared us for the all-out assault on our sense of cool that happened at the Scoot Inn about two weeks ago. It was the Second Sunday Sock Hop. Our friends were visiting from NYC for SXSW and we're twisting the night away on the outdoor patio. Some cute little hipster gal dancing next to me points to her wrist and asks me, "Excuse me, do you have a dime?" Huh? Do I have a dime? "No, sorry, I don't have any change," I say, confusedly patting my pockets. No, no, she says, "Do you have a dime?" again, pointing at her wrist. Huh? No, sorry. Do you want the time? I pull out my pretentious iPhone, "see, look, it's 1:07 AM." Growing aggravated, she repeats, "NO!! DO YOU HAVE A DIME?!" Huh? What? At this point, my boyfriend chimes in and we're both like, "No, sorry! We promise we don't have any change!" Looking at us like we're the daftest people on earth, she practically yells, "No! It has a DIFFERENT meaning!" Ohhhh!!! You're talking about drugs! Oh!! Duh! My boyfriend and I fumble. Shit! Drugs?! Do we have any drugs? Remember those drugs we used to have? Like, ten years ago? Ya, THAT'S what she's talking about! Finally, we figure things out and manage to tell her, no, in fact, we do not have any drugs although we're pretty sure she's figured that shit out by now. God. We suck. We're so uncool. We slink away and despair "WTF happened to us?!" We console ourselves by saying that at least we still look cool enough to do drugs. We dance. We tell our friends. They laugh themselves silly. But, we're still feeling unsettled. I mean, Jesus, we used to do MOUNTAINS of drugs! Tugboats filled with drugs! More drugs than is healthy! Between the two of us, we want to tell her we've probably done more drugs than everyone here! We try to let it go. We dance. We laugh. We drink. But all I really wanted to do was go up to that hipster and be like, "WHO THE FUCK BUYS A DIME OF DRUGS ANYWAY?!?!" We decide next time we're just going to pull out a pair of handcuffs from my purse and pretend that we're undercover agents: "I GOT YOUR DIMEBAG RIGHT HERE, LADY!!!"

Scoot Inn, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways... Parking: +1 Ample. -1 Curbside. Special notes: (1) Note location of train tracks before selecting parking space. (2) Ignore laws concerning distance from intersection when parking at end of block. Ambience: +1 Basic. +1 Cozy. +1 Pool table. +1 Friendly black cat. +1 Outdoor stage. -1 Zero climate control. Special notes: (1) Stand-ups is not what Jack LaLanne does in the Men's Room. (2) Falling on floor will result in a hard landing (not attempted). Service: +1 Friendly, attentive barkeeps. -1 No waitstaff. -1 Draft beer only served in bier garten. -1 BYOF. Special notes: (1) Take umbrella in event of rain. (2) Order pitcher before sleet storm arrives. Austin Factor: +1 Hell. +1 Yeah. Special notes: (1) Keep Austin Weird. (2) Enjoy!

Fun outdoor Venue with a cozy bar. Also near several walkable east side good restaurants!

This is still my favorite bar in all of Austin. Last week they had Chuck Palahniuk do a book reading. They still book kick ass bands on their outdoor stage. They still play random documentaries and foreign films on their movie screen. They still have the black cat who hangs out both inside and outside the bar named Mr. Cat who will only let you pet him on his terms. Did I mention they have Brewskeeball? This is a seasonal, skeeball tournament of teams and individuals where the top roller goes to New York City to compete in the finals which awards the winner with an over size beer stein. If you don't want to get that serious you can put in a quarter or two and just play your own private game of skeeball. The bathrooms are still gross, the whore-house-like red wallpaper is still peeling, the drinks are still poured heavy and they still offer great beers. It is still the oldest bar in Texas. In other words, Scoot Inn is still awesome.

What a cool historic venue to hear live music at. The inside (former in ) is straight out of a Larry McMurtry novel--even the wooden walls smell old time Western. The courtyard is where the music happens, a dirt floor open air half oval with a deck and bar in back and lights strung out from the stage. It makes fir a magical evening.

Well. It's music. Live. And loud. And close up. That's enough. Clean. Roomy. There're hot dogs and beer.

There to see Lovely the Band...Hell Yeah! Great show! The sound was way better this show than the last show I saw at Scoot. Venue is nice and quaint. Wish they would have been serving there craft cocktails instead of the generic stuff you can get anywhere. Prices are inflated for blah drinks. That is my biggest complaint. Like that they have 2 bar location options. As well as a few seating options if you need to sit for a few minutes break instead of standing up the whole time.

Scoot Inn boasts that it's a live music venue, but my favorite times to go are low-key weekday nights. On nights like these, they have tons of outdoor seating where you can hang with friends or play larger-than-life Jenga. Beer gets a bit cheaper, too. It's the perfect spot for groups! Inside is small and dark and really is only good to see a show. It's standing room only, but the acoustics are great and the bar is close by. Since they are a live music venue, they do shows well. They are frequently booking Austin musicians of all genres. On Friday you could see a country/folk band then Metal on Saturday. Their eclectic shows are as eclectic as the city they're in.

After bemoaning the fact that most bars on the E Siiide are so effing hot, I settled in here and sucked it up and started sweating to the music. I love the feel of the place (only experienced the outdoor area) and the crowd seemed across the board laid back and there mostly to have fun (as opposed to the see and be seen places). Shorts and tees ruled the party, and flip flops as the terrain here can be rocky. The bartenders worked they asses off (how many times did I mutter, Aw, bless his heart! as they sweated thru there shirts and dealt with hundreds at a time). At one point, after waiting for about 30 minutes for the current to land me near the bar, I ordered a marg on the rocks. The bartender started making it in a mixer and then left for about 5 minutes (and this was peak drinking time), only to return with a lime that he cut in half and juiced for me in my glass. I woulda been happy with (and expected) tequila and sweet and sour. Even the girl behind me said "Ooooo, what'd you get? I want one...". Nice touch! But after a coupla drinks and several glasses of water, I knew it was time to go BEFORE I desperately had to pee and use the port-a-potties (hubby said it was NASTY). So, yes, very much a dive venue for real, but my spoiled self likes AC and decent restrooms (unless I'm roughing it at ACL). Will definitely go back in cooler temps or to check out the great indoors.

Awesomeness! Here I am, drunk, writing about my first show - ever - in Austin. Well, this club is very fun. Inside the regulars were listening to Tejano and Mariachi music, celebrating a birthday, while several local bands played outside. You can rent the outdoor stage and charge whatever you want. I came to see The Diatribes first show, which was very "fresh" - like a carbonated soda - and I felt like I was watching them in someone's backyard. Theres's a trees, some covered benches and a stage lit by Christmas lights, giving it a totally intimate feel. But then it's weird because you notice all the broken glass and barbed wire protecting the wall and you think, "Who the hell wants to climb over the wall." Anyway, this is a cool DIY club and they have $2 specials on Schlitz (versus Denton's $1 specials, but I'll deal).

I recently saw a show here and am now kicking myself for not seeing a band here sooner! I recall coming here several years ago but stayed indoors for a round while bar hoping on the east side. Scoot Inn is a rather nice outdoor venue with an elevated patio (prime seating/viewing) and outdoor bar. We purchased tickets to see Nathaniel Rateliff at Stubb's and the show was moved to the Scoot Inn. The show sold it within a few days and was a cheap $15 a ticket show. I am excited to have seen him at this relatively smaller venue before he really blows up. Although the show was sold out they lines were short and we rapidly entered the venue. Everyone working here was friendly. Scoot Inn serves lots of local brews like Austin Beer Works, is a full bar but the wine selection is dismal. The building that is now the "Historic" Scoot Inn opened their doors in 1871 was once a grocery store and later a restaurant. It has been various saloons/bars on and off since 1919, is rumored to be the oldest bar in Austin and reportedly has the 4th oldest liquor license in the city. Tip: if you are heading down here on a Friday or Saturday night their is a metro rail stop within blocks.

I'm pretty sure the actual name of this place is "Red's Scoot Inn" although most people refer to it as "The Red Scoot Inn"... but I'm NOT sure if anyone even knows who RED is anyway. I like this place as i do most places on the Eastside. Outside there is live music, picnic tables, trees and a cover charge of around $5 most days. Inside, however, is a different planet altogether. Tejano music, a small and empty dance floor complete with mirror ball and a zombie-esque statue guarding the front entrance. I'm giving the 5 stars for the real attraction - the ladies room. If you're a chick, be sure to check it out even if you dont have to go. The walls are red, appropriately enough, there are white lace curtains partitioning the stalls (so if you're into privacy you might wanna considering 'holding it in'), cow print material adorns the entry way along with a smaller piece haphazardly stapled to the wall accenting a wicker basket featuring a hand-painted texas flag (why is this here??). I think my favorite part of the decor would have to be the tiger (or is that leopard?) print "pieces" tacked around the mirror opposite from the badly framed black and white photo of Marilyn Monroe. huh? I've seen many bathrooms around town but this one, so far, is the funniest and my description doesnt do it justice, you really have to see for yourself. I can only imagine if the men's room is half as interesting. Orale!

Always a good time. Great place to hear fantastic music and throw back a few cold ones.