Carousel Lounge

An Austin icon since 1963, the circus is in town all year round at the Carousel Lounge. It's a colorful carnival-themed watering hole that’s a hit with the locals and visitors lucky enough to discover it. Elephant and lion tamer murals, plus an actual carousel behind the bar, form a backdrop for live performances.

It's the only place around where circus-themed murals frame the bar and a very large pink elephant takes center stage. The Carousel boasts live music most nights of the week and ple