Bars & Saloons
Saxon Pub
1320 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
The Saxon Pub is a longstanding live music venue at 1320 S Lamar Blvd in Austin, opened in 1990 by Joe Ables and Craig Hillis as a folk club before broadening into blues, country and rock. It sits at the intersection of South Lamar and Barton Springs.
The wood-hewn room holds about 150 people and has hosted well over 22,000 performances over its history, with a regular lineup that includes free weekday happy-hour shows and weekend matinees. It's a 21-and-up venue open daily from 2pm to 2am, making it a solid stop for riders looking for live music in South Austin.
Common Questions
When did the Saxon Pub open?
The Saxon Pub opened in 1990, founded by Joe Ables and Craig Hillis as a folk music club before expanding into blues, country and rock.