Finest folk youll ever meet will be found here. Its a great escape from the hustle and the bustle of the big city. Missing recently departed awesome friends who are now gigging in the sky.

Dive bar/lounge, but this is definitely a compliment. Very low key cool atmosphere. Saw Margaret Wright on a Friday and she was so cute. Worth a trip if you like dive bars with live music. Also a nice local beer selection for this type of place.

Definitely old school bare bones. Love the vibe and the performances! Drinks are okay, but hate the restrooms, and Im a guy!

Be careful pulling into the parking lot, since there are some large pot holes. I came in around 8:00 p.m., on a Sunday night.Inside the Skylark Lounge it is dark, with interesting paintings on the wall. The place looks much better on the inside. The Mens Bathroom has only one working urinal. The pool table looks like it has been played a million times. The back patio is a large sitting area. The long wooden tables have pillows to sit on.The bartenders I observed, enjoy providing good drink and cocktail service, and also get their dance on.I saw Blues music for the first time live !!! Soul Man Sam (Austin Legend), and his band performed cover songs and spontaneous blues riffing. Another Man in Sams band is a great R&B singer.Come here early Sunday Nights and you will not bedisappointed in the live Blues talent !!!

Fun times at this dive bar for sure! Margaret Wright can sing and play like an Angel!

A friend an I wanted to hear some music and do something new on a Saturday night. I have been hearing great things about Skylar Lounge so we went. I will say its in a odd location and looks a little sketchy from the outside but we had a great time. We got there a little before the first act went on (a suggestion so we could get a seat) and we got a parking space up front (they have someone directing for parking - and he was great). Went in and found a booth and got a drink. They have great prices and the bartenders were wonderful. Loved the live music, vide and crowd!We were super hungry and got food from the spot inside (random hole in the wall - by the pool table). Id eat beforehand and not eat there. It was the most plain/basic fried chicken sandwich ever.I cant wait to go back for more shows!

Went there over a year ago. Had a blast. Great music. Great drinks. Great food. Real down south soul feeling. Will definitely be back

Blues bar. We had a beer and listened to a few songs. They came to our table and wanted $10 if we stayed so we left. Music was pretty good.Update to owner: I have added pictures that I took while there on July 27th. We arrived at 5:00 pm. Please advise if this was your place. It was the bartender that came to our table and asked for the money. This place has so much potential, but it would be so much better if bartenders would interact in a friendly way with customers.

Very nice kind of Eclectic hippy place. From the outside it looks like a Dump, but as soon the you get in the vibes are really cool and the Jazz Band was Amazing

Warning. This review may not be fair. We were there fairly early on a Monday night with just an average opening band.Very casual joint. Nice bartender. Parking not good. Still, Id go back to try it later in the evening.

Fun bar with a laid back vibe. The outdoor patio is nice. We expected to hear blues but Soul Man Sam was covering older hits with a blues vibe and not really blues. Reasonable priced drinks and grub.

This place is amazing on a Monday night. If you love live music, Brian Scatocci is the man to see on a Monday night!

Very unique spot. Not a lot of places to sit but we got there at 10 so thats on us. Would definitely go back.

FYI: Google description says this place is BYOB. I came here for the first time tonight, with an uncracked beer in hand. I walk in and ask a table near the door if it’s truly BYOB, they didn’t know but told me to find out!I ask the blue hair Bartender and they say no, It’s not BYOB anymore, and that they can’t change the google description because it costs too much $$$.I say “thank you, I just wanted to confirm before I crack this beer in here. I’ve never been here.”I walk away, b-line towards the door, briefly stopping to inform said table that it’s not BYOB anymore. The bartender aggressively races over to me and my friend and asks us to leave in a passive aggressive fashion, literally 30 seconds after our initial interaction.This venue is very cool, but that Interaction didn’t need to be so rude. Not a big fan. They should really change that description.

This is a great spot to go and chill and listen to live music. Also the food is really good. And dont forget to check out all the historical pictures on the wall!

The Skylark Lounge is a great little music club in what I consider to be central/mid-town Austin. I came here the other day to reconnect with someone and it was a great place to listen to music and catch up through conversation.

Live music and friendly bartenders. Small place but cozy environment. Great for casual date.

Dont let the outside fool you. Inside is great music and a good drink selection. We took in a 7:30 show that was terrific.

I like the funky outdoor area with mismatched lawn furniture and random lawn ornaments. Too bad I didnt get pictures of it. They was even a very large TV (more than 50 inches) outside helping make it cozy and casual. The wall around the outdoor area looks like it was made from salvaged wood and signs and such. Its a classic southern space.

This is a great place full of character. Its a dark fun lounge with great music. Weve always had a great time here. The parking can be challenging just like any popular place in Austin.

I was visiting texas for a wedding and we were brought here the night before, the atmosphere here was fantastic, great music, friendly staff, great food.If I visit Austin again I definitely plan to visit this place again, cheers from Canada!

GREAT atmosphere to have a couple drinks with friends. Huge patio around back with plenty of seating. Very intimate inside.

I enjoyed Jazz Wednesday. It is a great opportunity to kick back, have a drink, and listen to some live music in a relaxing environment.

Felt privileged to be able to check out Soul Man Sam during my visit to Austin. The Skylark is a hidden gem of soul here in Austin Texas. Definitely worth a stop!

Great place to go dance fantastic music owners very welcoming and inclusive nice patio out back

From the outside this place doesn’t look like much, but once you’re inside it’s an oasis of live music and friendly bartenders. We got to see a live jazz band, and sit on a beautifully lit patio for a while to enjoy.

Best Blues and Soul venue in Austin TX!PERIOD! IF YOUR BOOTY DONT WIGGLE AFTER YOUR BEER IS SERVED, see your Chiropractor for an appointment. Skylark will not disappoint.

So much potential here. Showed up when they opened and the bartenders didnt have any personality. Was looking at getting eats but wasnt impressed with the bathroom.

Gave it one star because of the staff. Great music - they deserve a 5 star, but sadly, the staff here is that bad. I went there once already being warned of the rude bartenders. Theyre awful - one girl flipped me off and threw a towel at my head. Im filing a report with the BBB. No one has responded to me since this happened last friday. Craft drinks suck too.

Great dive bar with cheap beer and excellent live Blues. Mens bathroom probably hasnt been cleaned since 1995.

Man this place is such a gem!! The ambience, music, service .. all of it was awesome - perfect actually!! The location seemed kind of shady but once I got inside I didnt have a care in the world. Its super dive-y and there is barely enough seating to hold everyone so you will most likely end up standing if you get there on the later side. Weekends are packed. We went on a Sunday and it was super duper packed! Dont worry though cuz if you cant find a table then youll just end up dancing more and having more fun!! I cant wait to go back and check out all the different bands that play here.Drink prices were decent. Lighting inside is super dark inside so watch your step! Parking is very limited and if you are handicapped then you must tell the people there so they can move cones around to make space for you.

Came for a meeting with a friend then then saw some live soul music. Owner was very nice, music was amazing, great place to meet friends.It looks like it is closed when you pull up but it is a great place for a drink and live music

Skylark is as good as it gets in East Austin. Blues music always on point. Gentrified staff make it annoying. Poc make it great. Fax. More stars when staff makes customers priority.

Always the best place for music, food, and community feels! Love love love Skylark!

Great venue to drink and listen to live music!

Low key. Great music. Tall drinks. Perfect vibe.

Little slice of what remains of old Austin. Makes me happy just knowing its there.

Great staff, wonderful live band, and delicious food

Took my dad to Skylark last night so he could wish the incomparable Margaret Wright a very happy birthday in person. Met up with our family friend Carlos; listened to a little world class blues; ate some good food; then talked a little business with the very friendly and accessible owner before calling it a night. This is the place to go when you want good music straight, no chaser!

Nice place, although female bartenders are mean for no reasons, just look mad all the time.

A true gem - authentic and soulful. Welcoming and friendly! A must if you love live music in a place like no other!

Great location and vibe

Vintage, dark and interesting. Good live music bar.

Like the blues music here. Reasonable priced drinks. Parking can be confusing. One pool table in back. A small food counter even further back past the pool table. Noaoney is lost on the decor here. Just enjoy the music and drinks.

Enjoyed the music of Soul Man and the beauty ladies there tonight! Cold

Pretty cool dive. See it before its gone.

Great blues dive bar. $5 -$10 cover on the weekends, but so worth it

It was awesome. The band was very talented and the guys were absolutly sexy. They put a good show.

Wonderful experience. We are visiting from Florida and found this place by accident. Loved everything about it...a funky dive bar is the description online and that fits. The band, the Soul Supporters are top notch. Definitely go see them at Skylark.

Love this little joint with a piece of History attached to it great place to listen to The Blues and other great musicians on certain nights. Its definitely a place I would go back again and again! Its a dive what is the first group of people when did the first group of music that I loved everybody was friendly and I could have stayed all night. It was a really fun experience and anybody who goes to Austin needs to experience this place and the great Music City of Austin

Still real Austin... Great grooves, fun and funky music.

Great venue, secure parking, nice casual back patio! Friendly service and excellent music!Thank you Jonny, Devin and Shimmy!

Crazy parking attendant got attitude because I parked in an open spot in the front with plenty of space? I was trying to meet some friends here who had arrived about 30 minutes earlier and did not pay a cover nor were told thered be one soon. Doorman asked me to pay a cover and wouldnt even let me quickly go explain to my friends what was happening. I guess I just missed the cut off for cover but it was 730pm, and I could see my group. Guy was just on a power trip. First and last time I try this place.

I was only there for a hour or less the place was packed the band sounded good chicken and fries wasnt bad

Great atmosphere and delicious food made with loveWish this place made an effort to use less plastic

Best live music in the city. Drinks are pretty well priced. Great atmosphere

This is one of the best places for live music in Austin...period!

Good music, good people.

Small intimate place, great people, great music, and amazing amazing food!

Skylark lounge is an iconic blues and funk bar of Austin. I always loved visiting whenever I lived in Austin and would frequently go on Sunday nights for Soul Man Sam and Miss Lavelle White. Both class acts! The place always gets packed but keeps the good vibes high, youre sure to have a good time. Would highly recommend for anyone visiting Austin to drop in to the Skylark lounge on a Sunday night or even if youre a local that has never been you are missing out on a real gem!

Great music, but with little or no place to dance to the great music.

Very much a dive bar. I was there on a weeknight, so it was fairly quiet, but I couldnt imagine anyone not feeling comfortable there. Good music, laid back bar. Just dont expect anything fancy ... quite the opposite.

Cool dive bar. Had French jazz live!

Austins best venue to hear great blues and soul music!! To boot the audience is absolutely the best youll find they love the music and they Faithfully support this bar 7 nights a week

Hardcore dive bar. Great dark atmosphere. Booths, tables, full bar, and rank piss smelly restrooms. On the other hand, they book great live blues acts. I like this place, but its not a date spot unless your partner is raunchy enough to fart in front of you. I gave it a 5/5 because of the bartender, dim lighting, and music.

Very cool little bar with local vibe. Best kind of dive bar. Good happy hour. Great music. Small parking lot on site and street parking

Excellent local dive with fantastic music every day of the week. Get your napkins from the cigar boxes and soul food in the back.

Good music, people and cold beer

This place is amazing. Exceptional talent, great vibe. Old school hidden gem of the Austin music scene.

Had a great time. I will return

Nice place for blues music fans. Not fancy. Very low-key. Good live blues and dancing too.

Historic bar on Airport road in Austin voted number 1 Blues dive bar great pizza, a little hard to find but worth it

The definition of dive bar for all the right reasons. Dark, unique, great service & great music .... with enough grit to turn away the less adventurous.

Awesome venue. Great music, friendly staff and fun loving crowd.

A Wonderful place for live music!

Its a great like blues bar!!

Bartender was friendly. happy hour drinks were great price. place itself was dark, dirty, and outdated.

Only our second time but already cant wait to go back. Had a great time with friends tonight.My first time there was for my anniversary and my wife and I had an amazing experience. Weve decided that is our spot going forward.Whether its just us as a couple or with friends like tonight, we will be regulars at this wonderful establishment.

Great venue, banging music, and great folks!!!

This place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights is awesome!. Dead center EAST AUSTIN. Dont let that keep you from going. The name has changed over the years, the crowd is a little more hipster, but it IS Old school rhythm and blues. Original building, so nothing fancy, small dance floor so you dance nice and close! Look for the arrow sign!

Loved it! The music was terrific, as was the atmosphere. 5 stars!

Fabulous, off the beaten path to enjoy live music! Wonderful, toe-tapping bands. Bring your dancing shoes. Cover is only $7.

Great music!Great place! If youre ever in Austin make sure to go there.

Cool spot! Went on a Monday not knowing what to expect and was pleasantly surprised by the performance.

Super retro and a perfect spot to sit down and enjoy good music at, usually jazz/ old school rythm and blues music with a small kitchen in the back

Great music. Feels REAL.

I always enjoy the Skylark! Great music and an awesome staff and nice patrons!

Great little bar, wonderful music. Saw PK and the Gumbo Ya-Yas last night and they were fantastic. Will definitely go back.

5 stars for the music and vibe of this place. 2 stars on the drinks.

Awesome little seedy, shady in the right 70s dive bar kinda way. The live music is always great and entertaining. Large patio in the back. Definitely worth checking out.

This place is such a gem hidden on a strip of not much else. They have phenomenal old school blues and soul music live every day of the week. Weeknights are more mellow whereas weekends get a more upbeat and crowded, but no matter what, its always a great time.

Great jazz. Chill outdoor seating. Nice neighborhood dive.

Dope local spot, great music and laid back vibe!

Great music, great and super friendly atmosphere, good vibes.. it would have been perfect if we could grab some food! (We could order a delivery but we wanted to eat from this place)Having been to several world-renowned jazz bars in NYC, this one is so quirky and a stand-out!

Great bluesy, soulful atmosphere. Drinks are moderately priced, the music is always amazing, and theres even a kitchen serving up snacks. My only qualm is that the parking is a little horrendous, but would highly recommend.

Ohh yes! The Skylark! Great location to enjoy the blues. Lots of character. I would have never visited the place on my own (it’s far from the touristy areas in Austin) but I was lucky to go there with a music tour. I will come back next time I visit Austin.

It was great, and i had the best time ever. Loved the live band.

I absolutely love this neighborhood bar. Its down to earth, great blues and jazz music, delicious food, and lat but not least are the most wonderfully efficient, kind, and joyful staff I have ever met. I would highly recommend The Skylark Lounge to anyone looking to have a great night out.

Great band!!! Daddyi and the family were amazing! Friendly staff and lots of outdoor patio space

The band was great. The singer made me laugh. The only thing that I didnt like was the bartender lady. I ordered a shot and sat at my table for a little before taking it. After I did finally consume my drink, I asked my friend if she wanted something and she asked for a vodka cranberry. So I ask the bartender for a double vodka cranberry and she tells me she cant serve it to me bc I just had a shot. Now I would understand if thats a policy at the bar but it wasnt even for myself. I was pretty mad. So we left.