Best Rock & Roll Residence

Hotel Vegas

Jason McNeely's vision of what makes an amazing rock & roll bar extends beyond the bands. The booker/owner has proven conscientious of poster art, the look of the bandstand, and between-act playlists. He and partner Brian Tweedy's Hot Burrito organization, formerly entrenched in Spider House's 29th Street Ballroom, revolutionized the underachieving East Sixth room when they partnered with owners Christian Moses and Charles Ferraro in late 2012. Now the scene-nurturing venue, predominantly serving Austin's garage, punk, and psych milieus, stands as a clear cornerstone of the underground music community. A "hotel" it's not, but at least one local rock star lives upstairs.

Hotel Vegas
1502 E. Sixth, 512/524-1584
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