Sahara Lounge

1413 Webberville Rd, Austin, TX 78721, USA

Address:	1413 Webberville Rd, Austin, TX 78721, USA
Phone:	+1 512-927-0700
Site:	saharalounge.com
Rating:	4.5
Working:	9PM–12AM Closed 7PM–12AM 7PM–2AM 7PM–2AM 8PM–2AM 7PM–12AM

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keredoj

This is the heartbeat of the Webberville neighborhood. Never know what style of music youll run into, but Saturdays are consistently Africa Night, a sweaty git-down to live reggae, cumbia, and afrobeat. Free buffet of rice, beans, meatballs, chips. Always a fire burning out back. The pool tables are as unpredictable as the sound system, in an endearing way. Interesting concoctions at the bar. Theres often a comical traffic jam of people trying to get in and get to the bar. Tons of parking. A true destination party where everyone is having fun, no judgment or pretention. Diverse music, diverse crowds. This is my home a few blocks away from my home. Eileen, Ibrahim, Topaz, and all the Sahara crew are the best!

Staying Alive With Angel Austin

Where do I start? I come here once a month to groove with my people, Body Rock ATX. Every first Friday, I get funky and sweaty and leave different than I came. The drinks are a little pricey, but they recently started a cash bar, so you get more for your money. This place is your quintessential "hole in the wall"; at any given moment, it looks like the ceiling or the floor might fall in, but that just adds to the charm. They also give away free (vegetarian) chili and chips to help soak up the alcohol while you get your party on. The staff is way cool and its always and adventure.

Barry Stewart

Great East Austin bar. Owners greeted me at the door and introduced themselves and some of their house drinks. Very warm and inviting people, and atmosphere. Plenty of seating inside and out back. The sound of the bands was clear and went over well with the lounge feel of the place. Theres a couple of pool tables inside and a dart board outside. Wish I could have tried the BBQ trailer they have out front but had already stuffed myself that night before going. Chem em out for a relaxing, entertaining time.

Nathan Johnson

Its a dive bar. However, it seems the management at Sahara have used this title as an excuse to keep the place in subpar shape. At the entrance I was greeted with the stench of rotten garbage. Grass and weeds are overgrown in the patio outside. Inside, the condition of the bar makes it look old, musty and dilapidated. The staff also had the wrong time posted for the start of a show I attended. I hate to be the bearer of bad news but theres lots of room for improvement here!

Paul Meador

I love this place. Located in Far East Austin, it is a funky, sweaty, wonderful dive bar that is home to some great music, leaning towards Afro and Latin Funk, but not exclusively. This place reminds me of the magic of Austin 20 years ago, when every walk of life would be in one place and not one person would bat an eye. A nice backyard area with a firepit (for that chilly week that happens in Texas every year!) They support local music and that alone makes them awesome.

Squidly Finesse

The Old T.C.s Blues Lounge has reinvented itself as a funky shanty dive bar. COOLEST BAR IN AUSTIN! Amazing music pretty consistently. Lots of funk, afrobeat, latin, blues. The owners, Topaz & Ibrahim are incredible musicians and very warm people. The Sahara Slant is a great take on my all-time favorite drink (a dark & stormy - rum & ginger beer). The crowds always dancing, the vibe is always positive, and the music always jammin! Check it!

Camille Wagner

This is a great place to hear live music, grab a drink, and just hang out with friends. They accept credit cards at the door when there is an entry fee and that opens your tab at the bar. Its a win-win. The place is small and can get crowded on busy nights. But you can usually get reprieve by going outdoors and grabbing some food at the food trailer out there.

Keith Mann

One of the few remaining bars that feels like Austin before she started to get sooo popular !! Funky, dive bar sort of feel, lots of space..... it has a comfortable charm that is undeniable, and almost always some great tunes and good people. If you like to dance, check out Body Rock (Ill leave it at that, trust me!).

APRIL JACQUO

Finally visited this gem! Its a total dive and I love it. Saw Humanistan...what an amazing talent. I was blown away! Staff was super friendly. Drinks are reasonably priced. The bar is small and I imagine it fills up quickly. Get there early as seating is limited. Onsite parking is a plus.

Cynthia Alley

Interesting place. Back yard with plenty of tables unless its a busy night. Atmosphere was enjoyable. The building itself is old and feels like it will fall apart any minute. Music is good and lots of people feeling the groove. I would go back.

Hue Proutt

Best DJ in Austin, had fun dancing is Awesome. A little hot but if you want to burn some fat dance till you cant no more. Its like we call a Hole In the Wall. Just like East Texas. Old School with a mix of New blend. Hue

Homer Bingaman

This lounge is stunning, truly an experience. I appreciate the attention to detail and the overall vibe. I wont ruining the surprise but let me say that from start to finish youll be transported to a different location!

Dylan Gedig

Cant speak for a regular night but the drink specials for the SXSW Canada House were pretty good, and I loved the way the venue was split inside and outside with several bars keeping lines to an absolute minimum.

Joseph McKinney

Intimate setting for small acts. Perfect dive-y/cozy ambiance. Drinks were the right price. Visited from out of town, felt like a regular almost immediately. Loved it, looking forward to a return visit.

natasha madison

Great shows, cool people, comfortable patio. Pool table is warped and the place is generally in very dive bar condition- personally I dont mind, but if you require fancy, this gem aint fer you.

Tara Ditlevson

One of the coolest music venues in town. They always have fun unique acts with a crowd to match. Good beers on tap, always some fun cocktail options. What more can you ask for?

Josh Bailey

A great dive bar that is way out of the way. Chill spot. Just watch your way in and out of the dirt lot if you dont get a parking spot up front. Its bumpy and full of holes.

Kylie Poirier

Very unique bar. Great music and the vibe is like no other. Saturdays are awesome because you get free food with your cover. Definitely worth checking out.

Gregory Panarese

Somehow in some way this place has a special place in my heart. Always surrounded by good people and great service. The live music is always good as well.

Mike Berkey

Great hidden jem. Nice backyard with a fire pit. Kombucha on tap. The dance floor bounces when you get enough people dancing at the same time.

Damien Valenzuela

Great place for honest music. No fakes, just people that love playing for playing. Plus they have free food for the people, and its good!!

Randell Portalatin

Mostly there for Sahara Lounge, drinks are reasonably priced, got a very decent night view of Austin, beautiful way to end our trip here.

Bart Lavis

Interesting spot that has a lot of character... a bit in the middle of nowhere and in an area of town with higher prevalence of crime

Angela Eagle

Amazing music! Big water cooler during dance to cool you off if you dont want alcohol. Dancing shakes the floor...

Jessi Johnson

Awesome setting! Basically just a shed with tapestries everywhere but the music is great and its very eclectic!