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Carousel Lounge

1110 E. 52nd (map) (512) 452-6790

In spite of (or maybe because of) its out-of-the-way location and bizarre circus theme — complete with elephant and lion-tamer murals and an actual carousel behind the bar — the Carousel Lounge is a highly popular local watering hole. You never know what will turn up onstage — this place has hosted everything from smaller musical acts to belly dancers.

-Frommers

Austin’s Carousel Lounge is in itself a timeless, arcane environment, which in filmmaker David Lynch’s better days was commonly referred to as “Twin Peaks-ish.” Dimly lit, with circus-themed decor that includes a giant pink elephant on the stage …

-Ken Leick

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    • Do512 Top Picks

      Do512 Top Picks on Carousel Lounge

      11 months ago

      If there was ever a bar striving to Keep Austin Weird, it's this one. Cheap beer, crazy onstage acts, and a creepy, divey circus vibe? This legendary hole in the wall is the kind of thing you can only find in the 512.

    • CultureMap Austin

      CultureMap Austin on Carousel Lounge

      over 1 year ago

      Carousel Lounge is at the helm of Austin's themed dive bar collective. Circus-themed murals frame the bar and a very large pink elephant takes center stage. Go for the novelty, stay for the low-key company and local acts. more at CultureMap Austin