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Downtown · Central

Velveeta Room

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★ 4.6 (278) on Google ↗

A tiny, no-cover-charge dive on 6th Street that has quietly launched Austin stand-up careers for decades with open mics and low-key showcases.

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Neighborhood
Downtown · Central
Address
521 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701
Hours
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Website
thevelveetaroom.com
Price
$
Founded
1994 · Kerry Awn
late nightdate night

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