Business Hours
ClosedMonday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
3:30 PM – 12:00 AM
Thursday
3:30 PM – 12:00 AM
Friday
3:30 PM – 12:00 AM
Saturday
3:30 PM – 1:00 AM
Sunday
Closed
Carousel Lounge
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1110 E 52nd St, Austin, TX 78723, USA Get directions
Carousel Lounge is an unpretentious East Austin dive bar known for its circus-and-carousel theme, complete with painted murals and a kitschy big-top atmosphere that sets it apart from the city's slicker watering holes. It's a longtime spot for live music—especially honky-tonk, country, and rockabilly—where the cover is usually low and the vibe stays refreshingly low-key.
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