Bars & Saloons
Flamingo Cantina
515 E 6th St, Austin, TX
Flamingo Cantina has anchored Austin's Sixth Street reggae and dub scene since 1991, running as a tropical themed venue with a stadium seating layout wrapped around a small stage and dance floor. Over more than three decades it has hosted touring reggae acts alongside ska, world beat, Latin, and hip hop performers, giving it a different identity than the rock and country bars that dominate the rest of the strip.
It opens in the evening Tuesday through Saturday and stays open late, functioning as a live music venue first and a bar second. For a rider looking to break up a Sixth Street crawl with something other than a cover band, it is one of the longest running specialty venues on the block.
Common Questions
How long has Flamingo Cantina been open?
Since 1991, making it a longtime fixture of Austin's Sixth Street.
What kind of music does Flamingo Cantina feature?
Reggae and dub, along with ska, world beat, Latin, and hip hop.