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Swan Dive

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Visitors often praise Swan Dive for its nice atmosphere, cool booth seating, and good sound for live music, with some also noting friendly staff and reasonable drink prices. However, several reviews mention negative experiences with security, including being aggressively kicked out, denied entry due to ID issues, and encountering unfriendly staff at the door.

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615 Red River Street, Austin

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About this place Swan Dive

Swan Dive, Austin’s 6th Street LGBTQ+ live‑music bar: catch local and touring acts, Tuesday karaoke, and enjoy the shared back patio with Barbarella—often one cover for both. Friendly bartenders, good value drinks.

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Gay Karaoke Outdoor Patio Mixed LGBTQ+ Karaoke bar Outdoor terrace

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107 reviews

Based on 107 Google reviews.

Monica Lopez
Monica Lopez Aug 2026
matthew tompkins
matthew tompkins Aug 2026
Gilbert Prado
Gilbert Prado Jun 2026

Got denied because security had never seen a green card before.

Will Rakkar
Will Rakkar Apr 2026

Cool stage for live music

Daniel H
Daniel H Apr 2026

I used to love going to Barbarella and Swan Dive. For such a lovely space and fun atmosphere, the guys checking id are THE WORST. For starters, they look like they would fit in more at Mohawk. They can’t even pretend to like their job or crack a smile or say hello. They just look angry and miserable, not really what you want for your first customer interaction. I worked as a door guy on 6th street for a long time (up until last year) and I ALWAYS tried to make people feel welcomed. I never understood rude or angry door guys, I don’t get the tough guy act. Literally the worst part of coming here is dealing with them.

Andrea Varela
Andrea Varela Mar 2026

I had an amazing experience, my fiancé and I came for the Devil's night rave and we had such a great time. Drinks can be a little pricey depending on what you get but I'll definitely be back!

Briyanna
Briyanna Mar 2026

bruh! it’s connected to barbs and the cover is twice the price of barbs???? why? it doesn’t make any sense! get with the program!

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