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Stubb's


801 Red River
Austin, 78701-3312
512/480-8341
www.stubbsaustin.com
Hours: Mon., 5-10pm; Tue.-Thu., 11am-10pm; Fri.-Sat., 11am-11pm; Sun., 11am-9pm
One of Austin's premier rhythm-and-grub joints, and it has damn good barbecue. The Gospel Brunch on Sundays has become so popular that reservations are a must for both seatings.

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BEST OF AUSTIN AWARDS

  • 2005: Readers Live Music Venue
  • 2004: Readers Best Live Music Venue
  • 2003: Readers Best Live Music Venue
  • 2002: Readers Best Live Music Acoustics
  • 2001: Readers Best Live Music Venue
  • 2000: Critics Best Entertainment District
  • 1996: Critics Resurrection
  • 1995: Critics Best New Barbeque Joint In Heaven

AUSTIN MUSIC AWARDS

  • 2007: Best Live Music Venue
  • 2005: Best Live Music Venue
  • 2004: Best Live Music Venue
  • 2002: Best Concert By a Touring Artist
  • 1996: Best New Club

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