RUNNERS-UP: Antone’s (2915 Guadalupe), Continental Club (1315 S. Congress), Beach Cabaret (2911 San Jacinto), Austin Opera House (200 Academy), Steamboat (403 E. 6th), Cactus Cafe (Texas Union), Hole in the Wall (2528 Guadalupe), Soap Creek Saloon (1201 S. Congress), Flying Circus (1025 Barton Springs)

This article appears in March 8 • 1985.

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