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The Parish

Rock Club and Bar

Downtown Austin, Austin

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The Parish

7.5^/10

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Ranked #8 for rock clubs in Austin
"Quality music, cheap drinks & a great sound system!"(2 Tips)
"Parish has one of the best sound systems in the country."(2 Tips)
"One of the best acoustics in town and lots of varieties every week."(2 Tips)
"Cheap beers"(2 Tips)

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ℳ𝒶𝓎♍October 29, 2015
Parish is one of those venues that defines Austin's music scene. One of the best acoustics in town and lots of varieties every week. A must-see venue during the big festivals like SXSW
Augustine VAugust 7, 2014
Been here 10+ times
My favorite spot in Austin to catch live music. The people who work here are like a family and a great crowd comes in for almost every event.
exfmFebruary 24, 2012
If you're looking for a venue with great sound the Parish is it. Not to mention that you can see the stage perfectly from almost an locale. Make sure to check out the roof too!
DellApril 17, 2012
Been here 10+ times
One of my favorite music venues. This place has great sound and acoustics plus much more spacious and comfortable than most places in Austin.
Alex InmanJune 22, 2015
Such an awesome venue with the greatest mix of artists. If you ever have even the slightest reason to go, GO. Read more
SpotifyMarch 1, 2013
The locals recommend this place. They have a lot of greats shows this year @ SxSW, including Beach Fossils. Check them out on Spotify: http://spoti.fi/W8My91
ItsMsRandomMay 7, 2013
Been here 5+ times
R3MIX Wednesdays is a great monthly event with awesome EDM music. Goes down at the Parish Underground every third Wednesday of the month.
JenniferNovember 23, 2014
Been here 5+ times
One of the best venues in Austin. Good sound & a nice interior space. But the sloped wooden walls are a bit odd.
Scion AdvisorJune 22, 2011
on 07/22/2011: Ben Sollee is like the male Joanna Newsom. Make of that what you will, but we don't see you playing the cello and singing us some great tunes buddy. Take that! He'll be playing with Tho Read more
RCRD LBLMarch 15, 2011
Check-in to at least 5 RCRD LBL-approved venues to enter to win an iPad 2! Hint: this is one of them. Head here for deets & more importantly, to discover our favorite SXSW '11 music bit.ly/SXSWRCRD
MazdaOctober 28, 2010
With a 450 capacity, The Parish has hosted musical legends such as Pete Townshend, Slash, and Perry Farrell as well as independent artists such as Grizzly Bear and Yeasayer.
Scion AdvisorJune 2, 2011
AUSTIN TIP (SOUND): 06/03/2011 Bowling For Soup bring their Grammy- and Emmy-nominated pop/punk act to ATX to show off songs from their upcoming 10th (yes 10th) album! Read more
Scion AdvisorJuly 28, 2011
The sound is phenomenal and shows are always fairly priced. It is perfectly located a floor above the hustle and bustle of 6th Street. Read more
RCRD LBLMarch 8, 2011
Catch musicians who seriously care about their sound - the Parish has one of the best sound systems in the country.
Do512February 17, 2012
The sound in here is unbeatable. Can't wait for "The Good Danny's + Navigational Society Party during SXSW! (FREE with RSVP on do512.com)
Do512January 20, 2012
You have a great view of the stage from anywhere at this venue. Come to do512.com to see what's going on here during SXSW
Dizzy QueenDecember 23, 2012
Have a BLUEMOON and get ready to rock! loved it
Sheryl SarytchoffApril 24, 2013
I challenge you to dislike a place where you can get an ice cold shot of Fireball and a Ruby Redbird for $7.
Scion AdvisorJune 18, 2011
06/02/11: For all the pop punk kids having high school flashbacks, Bowling of Soup is in town. Come see your favorite band of unlikely looking rock stars at the Parish. Read more
Lorie BurnsOctober 10, 2017
Been here 10+ times
Great place for live music. ☺
VH1July 21, 2010
Walk a few doors east (towards the highway) for one of my favorite places to get post/pre show drinks – Shakespeares. Make sure to head to the roof. – Robert F.
Steve PolandMarch 15, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Not a bad spot in the place to see a show. Make sure to go to snag a photo from side stage on way to bathroom, pretty rad.
SoundCloudMarch 4, 2012
An Austin favorite. Quality music, cheap drinks & a great sound system!
Melissa OlundMarch 20, 2012
This venue has the best sound of all the divey joints on Sixth street.
Patricia BradbyFebruary 28, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Great sightlines and sound. What more could you ask for?
Mark ParedesApril 17, 2018
It’s a cool music venue
Zach SmithOctober 12, 2019
It is HOT. DO NOT BRING A JACKET!
Roger WillisSeptember 3, 2015
Great venue. Got some good shows.
CultureMap AustinJuly 11, 2011
Drinks here tend to be more expensive than you'd pay for at any other venue, so pay attention to your tab or else you'll burn a hole in your wallet.
Big RedMarch 17, 2011
Great sounding room. Stop by Casino el Camino beforehand for an amazing burger.
Rene LessardApril 23, 2011
Great looking and sounding venue. A few seats would have been great.
Luke Harvey-PalmerMarch 14, 2010
want to know more about life@seggr...find Kim or Scotty at the Mashable party on Monday 14th and learn more. First 10 will be in the running for a Texan Makeover! Read more
John KreicbergsMarch 13, 2013
Nice setup. Another piece of authentic Austin.
Samantha JimenezDecember 6, 2013
Awful venue. Came for Julianna Barwick on the 2nd floor and can't hear a thing. Floor and walls are shaking because there's a bar on the 1st floor. Worst audio experience ever. Won't be coming back.
Chris 'Kaz' WojtewiczDecember 31, 2011
Available for weddings, probably cheaper than the downtown churches.
JDJMarch 18, 2010
#sxsw tip: skip the line. Go in through in through bikinis bar next door. Walk through the back and around. Good luck.
Jesse BredeAugust 8, 2014
Been here 10+ times
This spot is the jam.
Pinyo™February 22, 2013
http://schedule.sxsw.com/?lsort=venue_all_days&venue=Parish
Dizzy QueenDecember 23, 2012
Wild Flag gig #SXSW
Zac NJanuary 4, 2016
Cheap beers
Pinyo™February 20, 2013
http://schedule.sxsw.com/2013/events/event_MS22810
Steven ZwerinkMarch 11, 2013
This is the place baby!!
 Deon ParconMarch 11, 2013
Quality music as usual...
Kaitlyn ClementSeptember 7, 2014
Earphunk!!
Andre PJanuary 15, 2011
The Soldier Thread is the bomb! Back in February
Corina SanchezMarch 16, 2011
Free Beer and Champagne while supplies last
Julien TillietMarch 24, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Columbus Crew
David J. NeffJanuary 20, 2010
Check out the laser guided hand air dryer in the men's bathroom.
Pauly ManfreDecember 11, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Stick something in Mikey's beard!!!
Jaysyn LongoriaMarch 21, 2010
DJ Mel's Casbah nights are the truth!! Don't sleep!!!

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