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About Jake's Sports Cafe And Backroom
Welcome to Jake's Sports Cafe And Backroom, Lubbock's intimate live-music space tucked inside a lively sports cafe. Known for hosting marquee acts in a cozy setting, the Backroom blends great food and drinks with memorable performances. Whether you're catching Atmosphere, Explosions in the Sky, Of Montreal, or a wrestling/alternative event, you’ll experience a close-up vibe and dedicated service. We’ve got you covered with practical details to help you plan your night—parking, transit options, nearby hotels, and top restaurant picks to fuel your evening.
Note: The venue has evolved from Jake's Sports Cafe and was rebranded around 2009. Today, it operates as Jake's Backroom, a premier intimate-show space with a flexible seating configuration that can vary by event.
Seating at the Backroom is intimate and flexible, with a typical capacity around 450 for live performances, though some configurations may feel more spacious or compact depending on the setup. Interactive seating charts are available on major ticket sites like TickPick and TicketIQ, making it easy to secure your seats in your preferred area. For parking, look along 50th Street and nearby lots, with additional street parking often available. If you’re using public transit, nearby bus routes 5 and 6 serve the 50th Street corridor for convenient access. When planning your night, consider nearby lodging such as Fairfield Inn & Suites Lubbock Southwest for a convenient stay after the show.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 5025 50th St Suite A, Lubbock, TX 79414.
- Venue type: Backroom/live-music space inside a sports cafe/bar; intimate show space.
- Capacity: about 450 for the Backroom (some listings cite ~100 depending on configuration).
- Seating chart: Interactive seating charts available on major ticket sites (e.g., TickPick and TicketIQ).
- Parking: Parking options along 50th Street and nearby lots; street parking also common.
- Transit: Nearby public transit options; nearest bus routes include 5 and 6 in the 50th Street area.
- Nearby hotels: Fairfield Inn & Suites Lubbock Southwest (near 50th St area) is a nearby option.
- Notable events hosted: Acts such as Atmosphere, Explosions in the Sky, Of Montreal, Mates of State, Peelander-Z, Devotchka, The Descendents, Emery, Psychostick, Galactic Empire, and Oceano; plus wrestling/alternative events in the Backroom.
- Renamed/demolished status: The venue was formerly Jake's Sports Cafe and, around 2009, renamed/rebranded under new ownership; it continues as Jake's Backroom today.