Historic Scoot Inn

The Historic Scoot Inn traces its roots back to 1871, making it one of the oldest beer slinging honky-tonks in Texas and a fixture of the East Austin live music scene for well over a century. The property centers on a large outdoor patio and beer garden with yard games, two full service bars, and an on-site food trailer, all just about a mile from the Austin Convention Center. The venue regularly hosts touring and local acts across an eclectic mix of genres, and its grounds can accommodate crowds up to eight hundred, which makes it a go-to outdoor stop for bigger shows rather than a quiet neighborhood bar. Its long history and open air layout give it a different character from Austin's more polished indoor clubs.