Psychedelic Spirits on Red River

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Step into the neon glow of Red River Street and you might hear the echoes of a musical revolution. At 711 Red River, a neighborhood rock and roll bar called The 13th Floor pays tribute to Austin's legendary and highly influential psychedelic music scene. Its name is a direct nod to the pioneering 13th Floor Elevators, the band that helped put Austin's counterculture on the global map.

Operating as a bar, dance club, and live music venue, its mission is to preserve local legends while nurturing the contemporary art and music community. As you walk past, think of the wild, distorted guitar riffs and mind-bending sounds that started right here in Austin, proving that the city's nightlife is always served with a heavy dose of history.

Updated June 2026