Havent been there since the early 2000s for 80s night theyd have on Sundays..but I still want to go back everytime Im in Austin! I celebrated my 21st birthday there even....Im now 38..love it so much!

Austins oldest and pretty much only refuge for, alternative, gothic and industrial music. Very fun. Cheap drinks. Try Sunday nights (their 80s night)

Love this place. Best dancing and Djs in Austin. I really hope they make it through the epidemic.

This place is awesome. Everybody is super cool and the bartender really knows his beers. I will definitely return if Im ever back in Austin.

Great sound and excellent DJ playing 80s music Sunday nights while everyone from Goths to metal heads danced even up on the large stage. The volume was just right to enjoy and hold a conversation without having to yell. Friendly bar tenders offered a wide variety of beers and cocktails at reasonable prices and the patio was perfect for taking a break from the dance floor.

This place is full of ghosts. Someday I will be one of them.

Great Venue. Great Prices.

Hands down best alternative dance night in Austin. Very friendly staff—once, a girlfriend and I were the last to leave the club late at night, and the owner waited to make sure we got to our car safely, after giving us free bottles of water to take for the ride. Love this place!!

Really cool place, loved the overall feel. definitely planning to go back next time i’m in town

Great music, fun bands, fun special events. Its been here for a long time but if ur visiting and like goth, industrial, and 80s that they play on Sundays it is wonderful... Takes you back when music was great... For people visiting Austin, it is a wonderful gem!!!. Great, fast bartender service... Enjoy!!!!

I absolutely love this place! Great bands and events with an amazing staff. One of my favorite places in Austin for sure. Highly recommend.

Fun club, they have 80s night on sundays which is fun and definitely a great time! Has a dark, goth feel, perfect for their 80s night! Also a nice, different vibe from the typical 6th street bars. Attracts a fun crowd and has a good layout for socializing and checking out the dance floor. They also have a stage which can be danced on if you wanna show off your skills for everyone to see!

Its a nice club good people good bands they could change a couple things but other wise i like it here

Over a decade of amazing goth and dancing on Sunday night.

Elysium has been around for a while and for good reason. Ive seen multiple industrial bands here and the tickets are usually a decent price. There is a large full bar with seating all around. There is plenty of space on the floor in front if the stage. There is a patio out front with plenty of seating.

Its not that exciting on the inside, mainly cause its just black nor lit properly, that fall you take going to the dance floor! The bar itself doesnt have drink prices listed so dont try to talk to the older crusty bartender, hell talk to confuse you about which drink costs what. Long Island Ice Teas are not 3.50 here! Its just a bar like any dive bar in town, but with a fancy name.

Had so much fun on 80s night tonight. Went alone and still had a great time. Room full of all kinds of folks dancing, some come dressed in their 80s best. Was here visiting -- wish there was something like this back home!

Love John. Hate being followed to the bathroom like a junkie. I often conduct music business in the loo . Small , safe and great acoustic s. Too busy for artificial joy.. but I appreciate you care...

Always a good time. Friendly staff. Owner is very nice

Industrial/EBM? Not anymore. Sounds more like pop and a small sample of industrial.This is no longer your industrial dance spot. Just pop

This bar employs merchants and allows them to physically assault you if they wish because they personally know the merchant. Worst bar in Texas. Ive definitely told everyone to avoid this bar and Im going to do so more from now on.

Every Sunday, yall should definitely check out Eighties night here!! Its great! Start your night out at Side Bar and have some good, strong, cheap drinks. Its next door around the corner, east seventh. Then head over to eighties night at Elysium...if you want in free, see if you can find the secret password! Its always good fun!

Amazing place amazing vibe amazing bartenders

Had sm fun here at the Sidewalks and Skeletons & Brothel show

Really cool retro 80/90s bar. Cool vibe and awesome shows! The drinks are ok, but average for a downtown music club. Lines at the bar arent too bad but you will have a wait usually. They bring in some really awesome bands from my high school days. It was a fun night!

Great place. Lots of space. Giant dance hall. Comfortable seats. Its kind of a Goth club (usually). Make sure to dress up in all black. If you enjoy listening to Depeche Mode while contemplating the existential nightmare of your own exiatence, youll feel right at home.

Elysium always has very unique nights and great staff. They will take care of you more if you show great appreciation for tips especially since they are all trying to make a living as well. The music has the best of Industrial, metal, retro, electronic, experimental, pop, and ect. The best atmosphere that youre ever going to get in Austin by far.

This place varies GREATLY depending on what is happening there. Some of the events are really good! Sometimes its dead in there. Its a big venue and hard to fill. Its got a great spot on the corner of 7th and Red River and they are definitely keeping it weird. A staple for the goth/punk scene, which you can see as you walk by the patio. Bartenders and good, drinks are reasonably priced.

My favorite hang out in Austin. Welcoming to everyone and the staff is wonderful from the front door people, the bartenders, and the owner, John. They all value their patrons and treat you like family. Music is fantastic and the DJs are approachable and open to requests. You have the popular 80s night every Sunday, but they also hosts tons of concerts, carnivals, etc. So come out, be awesome, and have fun!

Ive been going to 80s night on Sunday for years. Always a fun place to dance. If you come any other day of the week its a greatalternative dance club.

Wonderful atmosphere, but the bartenders really need to learn how to make a vodka Collins.Besides that, we had a blast and will be making Elysium as part of all Austin trips going forward.

Great spot to get your 80s on. They have some great shows from some far out bands and groups. They have a great list of theme nights. Awesome place on a dying street. Enjoy while you still can.

OUTSTANDING night out! Regression Sundays never disappoints at Elysium! The music transports you back to a time of adventure and fun, consuming you with familiar rhythms and lyrics that leave you anxiously awaiting the next track! The staff spoil you with personalized service! The videos and lasers fuel the dance floor with an amazing energy that just keeps you dancing the whole night. Its an escape to totally bitchin retro party experience! Dont miss it!

Not for everyone, obviously, but if its your type of place youll definitely have a good time here. The bar staff is always friendly and the drinks are top notch compared to other places nearby. There are always different and interesting events happening here throughout the week, definitely worth popping in if you havent.

This isnt just a dance hall. This is a place where the long time veterans of the Austin club scene find their home. The owners are great people, and surround themselves with good friends. This is the home of several different subcultures that all coexist in relative harmony. This isnt debauchery. Its family.

Whenever I want to go out and enjoy a night with friends, am looking to meet interesting new people, or just need a comfortable place to unwind, Elysium is usually my first choice. Whether its to see a show, socialize, or dance till the early morning, I always have a fantastic time.Also, for us LGBTQIA+ people in Austin, Elysium is a very safe and nondiscriminatory establishment for all respectful patrons. The staff is polite and I have never been harassed or made to feel unwelcome.To put it simply, Elysium is one of my favorite places in Austin and I highly recommend it to anyone seeking sanctuary from normality.

A whole lot better than it used to be. Nice furniture, better lighting, no piss smell anymore. Come a long way from 10 years ago. Good job.

Great 90s throw back music, it was a slow night.... but still enjoyable. The drinks where strong and the staff was nice.

First time here. I went the the Gothic Prom on June 2nd. It was great!! Our bartender was amazing and took very good care of my gfs and I. They had amazing pole dancers and MOST of them were very nice too. Great place

Fun bar with a variety of scenes (dance floor, billards, lounge, patio) all in one place. A great all around drinking spot - one of the best on Red River.

There are some great staff, and one bar tender who will ignore you. The music is fun. Not too crowded and the dance floor comes with a smoke machine! Look for their theme nights and be ready for a fun night.

Nice relaxing environment. Goth night was awesome. Bartender is not afraid to Google if does not know how to make them

The best club in Austin. You feel like family when you are there...if you want to live life like an OG local Austinitie, this is the place. Sunday nights are especially awesome for their 80s. If you want to dance or just chill on the patio, its all a fun and laid back time! I swear if this place ever shuts down, I will probably retire my red river dancing shoes!

Great place. Lots of space. Giant dance hall. Comfortable seats. Its kind of a Goth club (usually). Make sure to dress up in all black. If you enjoy listening to Depeche Mode while contemplating the existential nightmare of your own exiatence, youll feel right at home.

The first time I went to meet someone here. I instantly fell in love. It is cool going down underground to this jazz club. I am not really a full time jazz fan, but I sure do love listening to it live here. The staff is great, which is a plus! Whenever I have friends come into town, I make sure we make a stop at the Elysium!

Awesome! Love the staff, people, tenders, and dancers! 80s night every Sunday w the best music and sounds this side of town

The weirder you are, the better youll fit - but anyone is welcome. Bartenders are laid back and theres always something interesting to see.

Great place it’s shows it’s classic dark venueUnplanned show for us on this trip to ATX. Awesome

Best club in Austin. Sunday nights are 80s and a diversity of people go. So much fun.

Great place to dance or enjoy live music. Excellent, friendly staff. Love this place!

Seriously? Youve never been to Elysium? Just go. Plenty of great shows!

It has potentional, just seems to be maybe managed and ran by people that maybe dont know or dont have the right drive to run it proper. Id go back again, just is not on the top of my list of places to hang at.

Its a cool 80s bar! Had a great time!

First show ever. It was odd, but dont regret it. The staff is kind, the venue is comfy, and the vibes are welcoming

Fun atmosphere and a dark setting. Great bar with a knowledgeable bartender. Plus karaoke!!

Great eclectic vibe. Cheap drinks. Great for pool playing.

Music quality varies wildly depending upon the DJ. Reasonably priced drinks, comfy hangout.

Elysium is like Rudolphs Misfit Island sometimes, but in a jovial, maniacal level. Friendly, dark, nostalgic, and cozy couches!

80s night is on Sundays is awesome! The DJ has never disappointed and Ive been coming for years.

Omg love love love the Owner Dan n his Wife Sarah R amazing people n Jessica me n Smiley will always love u guys

A little run down almost too shabby, but a fun night to be had here.

Welcome to the real Underground. I love that this nightclub has so many eclectic theme nights from crazy drag shows to hardcore industrial. There is a scene for everyone. Let loose and have the time of your life. Talk to strangers, they are all very friendly even though they may be wearing black. You wont find a friendly crowd or bar staff!

Cute, cash only cover, kind of small. Would go back again but not a first choice

Last night was my first visit to Elysium; and it was great. The service is outstanding and the drink selection is good. My only complaint is that there is a multitudinous amount of stairs that one has to deal with to get around the place; and it can be hazardous if one is too tipsy! Take a friend!

Great relaxed atmosphere. This place has been a recurring venue for nightlife since early 90s and still delivers!

Bartenders are amazing, fast service, good drinks, amazing music.

No water provided for performing artists. couldnt bring our own in. Security told us if we want water we have to buy from the bar.

The place is great for dancing and hob-nobbing... if you can see in the dark. Seriously, I cant see a thing in here. The bartenders make excellent drinks. The ladies bathroom doors lack locks. Watch out for those stairs!

Wish i could give it 0. They wouldnt even let me in. Maybe only locals? Middle aged well-dressed dude with money to burn cant get in on 80s night?

Its a decent bar, just watch your step.

Great place to go if you like to dance (really, maybe the only place of its kind in Austin). Flashy lights, sunken dance floor and a largish patio in the back. They host different themed events weekly, like 80s night.

Best 80s night in town!

You dont come here for the space you come here for the events. I wouldnt just hang out here on a random night with friends.

One of the longest standing consistent venues in the city. You need to stop by at least once

I usually go out on Thursday nights to Nocturnity. I love the different themes they have. My favorite nights however are Sundays for Retro 80s. Great atmosphere, drink prices are fair and tasty, and the owner John is awesome. Met him the first night and almost every night there after.

Very awsome place seen the vampire circuse there.

Great venue for the Austin alt/goth scene.

Good sound, but it was hot as hell the night I was here. Also the mens bathroom... Pretty terrible.

Our go-to spot for 80s night dancing on Sundays. Great atmosphere, crowds, drinks and music.

I like this place when they do Industrial/Gothic nights. The DJs always spin the greatest music. The drinks are okay and pretty cheap. It is dark and dingy, but hey, they have pinball machines!

Goth / Grunge / Industrial bar does well with its theme, but it always seems pretty empty.

Attended Austin International Drag Festival and performed at Elysium. The staff were beyond helpful and friendly. And the owner... respectful gentleman I had the pleasure of meeting. THANK YOU!!! Rasta Boi Punany

I had meant to come on a Tuesday for drag night, but I found kpop night to be just as enjoyable lol

Witnessed the vampire ball to rock em all. Great bar tender Vincent has a quick but kind way of handling each bar guest.

Great bartenders, music and staff. I love this place.

Fantastic place to liberate yourself through the majesty of dance-80s night on Sunday is my favorite

If your tastes tend toward goth and alternative, Elysium is home. The DJs here spin the best tunes in Austin (Im biased, of course), and the club hosts some great live acts (The Cruxshadows and Peter Murphy both put on stellar shows here). Definitely worth checking out if youre into the underground scene.

I enjoyed this place a lot more about 10 years ago. These days, Im happier with something a little more lively and a little less creepy.

Good music, need to fix outdoor floor, and more maintaince at the dance floor, excellent music, cheap drinks

Fun place to dance. Not too crowded.

Next time honor what you advertise online.

This place always has something going on. Theme nights and shows. Everyone is accepted in this fun loving goth club.

OK place, but two of my best friends met here. That assures at least 4 stars.

Great spot for 80s dancing, music shows, burlesque, and drag performances.

Great venue, friendly staff, great programmation.

Terrible place to see live music for Sx

Great place that does a variety of shoes, from Industrial to Punk to Burlesque. Always a good time.

Ive tried other clubs but the people, the music and the atmosphere as a whole keeps me coming back to Elysium. If I want to dance or just hang out with an amazing and interesting crowed, Elysium is the first place I think of...

This review is based on Sunday nights only. Its an incredibly diverse group, the music is great, the bartenders are overworked so the wait is understandable. That said, they know what theyre doing, so the drink is worth it.

Bar is practically falling down. Needs major renovations.