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About Red 7

Red 7 was a multimedia dual-stage music venue and bar in downtown Austin, famous for its two-room setup and largely standing crowds. Originally located at 611 East 7th Street, the venue featured an indoor area with approximately 350 standing capacity and an outdoor patio capable of roughly 500 standing. While Red 7 closed in September 2015 and the space later operated under different names, the address remains a notable part of Austin’s live music history. This page provides an overview of the venue space’s past, current status in the area, and practical details for fans planning a visit to nearby entertainment venues, hotels, and dining options.

Today, the Red 7 name is part of Austin’s evolving music scene narrative. Guests planning a night in the area can still find a vibrant downtown experience with easy access to transit and nearby accommodations. For tickets and events in the vicinity, we’re here to help you secure your seats with straightforward options and reliable partner recommendations. If you’re looking for a complete downtown Austin outing, consider nearby hotels like the Fairmont Austin, Hilton Garden Inn Austin Downtown, Omni Austin Hotel Downtown, and The Driskill, along with top-rated dining options to match your plans.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Original address: 611 East 7th Street, Austin, TX 78701 (Red 7).
  • Capacity: inside roughly 350 standing; outdoor patio roughly 500 standing.
  • Venue type/seating: multimedia dual-stage music venue and bar with two rooms; largely standing-room.
  • Demise/renaming: Red 7 closed at end of September 2015; space became Sidewinder at 715 Red River St.
  • Sidewinder timeline: opened late 2015; Sidewinder closed around May 2018; capacity issues and lease changes followed.
  • Current status of 611 E 7th St: occupied by Creek and Cave (former Barracuda), not Red 7.
  • The Cut at 715 Red River St opened as an after-hours venue in 2023 (later closed); 715 Red River has since seen various uses.
  • Nearby hotels for visitors: Fairmont Austin (101 Red River St), Hilton Garden Inn Austin Downtown (500 N IH 35), Omni Austin Hotel Downtown (700 San Jacinto Blvd), The Driskill (604 Brazos St).