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FOLKS! It’s that time of year again!!! Winker Pub Crawl is BACK!!! 

Sunday, April 7th is the day…

and for the 10th anniversary, as usual Crawlers will hit up some of Austin’s most storied venues and support live music all around Austin AND raise money for a deserving non-profit. Of course we are inspired by everyone’s favorite man about town and famous Depot star- Winker!!!!

We’re happy to be the starting venue for this annual Live Music Pub Crawl benefitting @thechf !!! If you’re unfamiliar with The Children’s Heart Foundation, they’re a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides funding for groundbreaking research that help babies born with congenital heart defects (and its personal- Depot Employee Michelle has a son with a CHD.) 

Your favorite whiskey & gin cocktails provided by good friends and chief sponsors @stillatx …Tasty Food is provided by @torchystacos … delicious beer coming in hot from @austinbeerworks and awesome raffle/prizes too! 

If your looking to support live music/live music venues in Austin, have fun on eclipse weekend, support a deserving non-profit and hang out with the patron saint of Austin music Venues, Winker- you’re in the right place:)

If you can’t make it but want to support the cause, check out our link in bio. For tickets, link in bio:)

And IYKYK. :)

Tickets are limited. 
Rain or shine, no refunds.
21+
Link in bio.
Let the SX fun begin!!!!
Excited and PROUD Donn’s could be the venue for this incredible event hosted by the US State Department @americanmusicabroad @exchangeourworld @cultureatstate (featuring Depot residencies @albertandgage and @grammyofficials 

Check out their panel tomorrow at the Austin Convention Center!
@donnsdepot reppin’ HARD in Roatán, Honduras with @austinfabio 🇭🇳
Donn’s Depot ( @toddfitt ) at the Acropolis! 
Where do you Don your Depot swag? Send us your photos (and where in the world you are) and we’ll post them on our page!!!
Hey y’all!! We’re closing up for a few days… see you Wednesday, sweet peas!
Happy New Year!!!
We can’t wait to start off 2024 with all our favorite people- but first- a break!
We’ll be closed 1/1 & 1/2 to give our Depot Staff a much needed rest! We’ll see y’all Wednesday!!!
Enjoy your holiday, Depot Family!
Merry Christmas, y’all! We’re closed today and tomorrow (12/26). We hope your holiday is a happy one! We’ll see you Wednesday!

📸: @mikalacompton
Today is the Day!!! Get your limited edition Howler Bros X Donn’s swag from 5-7pm!!!
The Depot will be closed until 5 today, and closing after the event to reset for the night. Doors reopen at 8!!!! See you there!!!!
🎶 TOMORROW! TOMORROW! I love you, Tomorrow- it’s only a day away!!! 🎵

That’s right, people. The big @howlerbros hootenanny & launch kicks off at 5! We’ll be closed from 2-5 prepping for the big reveal! Music by @chris_gage_ironman

The party ends at 7 so come early! The Depot will close to reboot after the party and get ready for Murphy’s Inlaws!!!!

We can’t wait!!!! Love you, Howler Fam!
We’ve been keeping a big ol’ secret and SO excited to share this news!!!! We’re SUPER honored our neighborhood family @howlerbros produced a limited edition @donnsdepot line of AMAZING merch!!! Just look at this shindig they’re hosting in honor of it??!!!?! All our Depot dreams come true!
Big, huge thanks to the Howler Crew for sharing the gospel of Donn’s and loving this place (and the MAN) enough to dedicate an entire line to our little neighborhood Train Depot bar and venue that could! CHOO-CHOO!

Come one, come ALL!!!
11/30 5-7pm

This is a huge deal to us. Donn has been tickling the ivories at this Depot since 1972. He’s worked so hard for all of his guests, musicians and employees to have a safe, inclusive, authentic, fun and friendly place to meet, work and connect. Thank you for honoring the man and the venue we all love so much. We’re so grateful for all the Friendship and Love, Howler Family!!!
Now- LET’S PARTY!!!
Saturday Nights with Nash Hernandez…❤️
Closed TODAY- Friday, November 17th- for a private event!
See y’all Saturday!
📸: @winkerwithaneye // Don Emmons, photographer to the stars!
It’s that time of year!!!! After months of preparation- dozens of Depot elves worked their magic, decorating for hours to make this holiday season extra special!!! Official Holiday launch with our famous seasonal menu and FULL decor happens December 1st… let the countdown begin!!!
Closed today-FRIDAY-for a private event! 
See y’all Saturday!
FRANK! It’s Wednesday!!!!! Come see!!!!
Music til 1230!
Grouchy Like Riley EVERY TUESDAY!
Local, live music, warm bar, salty popcorn and hot toddies: Perfect way to spend a chilly Halloween night! 🎃 
Come say hi!
Tonight and every Monday night, the incomparable Iron Man of South Austin- @chris_gage_ironman @ 9pm!
Fresh from his gigs at @acltv @acllive and @swansongsaustin gala at @fsaustin 
Come see!

Seen here with son Sam and (almost) daughter-in-law, Elyse!

It’s all family @donnsdepot
The Irish ☘️ Invasion! @pat.byrne and The Carolan Brothers playing happy hour today from 6-8! Do it!!!
Resident beefcake and Honky-Tonk heartthrob @frankcavitt tonight and every Wednesday @ 8:30! Right after @doubleornothingtwostep lessons at 7:30!
Get to scootin’!
The man. The myth. The legend.
IT’S DANNY BRITT’S BIRTHDAY!!!
Come see him get Grouchy tonight with the rest of the boys… we love you @dannybritt7125
Monday Night Church.
@chris_gage_ironman  every Monday for 28+ years.
It’s FRIDAY!!!
That means Donn & The Station Masters… IYKYK!
Country Gold, Cold Beer and all the Depot Love we can muster…
See you there!
Friday nights are fun with Donn, or course- (here with his buddy last night @djangowalker) BUT have you experienced the Thursday/Friday mash-up of Murphy’s In-laws & Outlaws? Tonight and only 6x a year do the stars align to make this magic happen. DO IT!!!! 9PM//$10
@calcraigvert @blindhog43 will be KILLING it on guitars, as usual. See you there:)
Every Thursday for the rest of their lives… Murphy’s Inlaws 28+ year residency coming in hot!!!

See you there:)
Howdy, friends!
Christmas is coming! 
While it’s only September, your Depot elves have been busy booking holiday parties behind the scenes for months! If you or your business want to experience the magic of Donn’s during the holidays- now is the time to book!
Reach out to us on our website! (Link in bio) 
In the meantime- enjoy this 1980’s photo of Donn :)
TONIGHT!!!!
Chris Gage with a band of HEAVIES grace the Depot stage…
Show starts at 9, popcorn while it lasts and ALL the Depot Love.
Closed this Monday for Labor Day, Kids!
Enjoy your day, Be safe and we’ll see you on Tuesday for Grouchy Like Riley!!
Nash Hernandez Orchestra TONIGHT!
Celebrate a Longhorn win with the Big Band. 

See you tonight!!!
TODAY’S THE DAY!

Come celebrate The Chick Magnet, Shelly on his 95th birthday TONIGHT!

Music with @frankcavitt at 830/9! 

21+ only
Birthday cake!
Feel free to bring a dish to share!

Come show our most eligible bachelor all the love!!!! “WHATEVER”
We love you Shelly
📸: @winkerwithaneye
Tonight!!! Let’s get Grouchy!
@grouchylikeriley 
9pm//no cover!!!
@chris_gage_ironman back at it tonight!
9pm//No Cover

Come see, y’all!
Tonight! Ben Jones @benjonesmusicatx fills in for Chris Gage @chris_gage_ironman while he gigs in South Dakota! Come see this dreamboat tonight (9:15ish) make music magic!!! 

See you tonight!
AUGUST 30th!!!
The Chick Magnet turns 95!!!
Come celebrate with us!!
We’re good to go!
Plumbing is fixed, now we get back to our regularly scheduled live music!
Weeeeeeee!
Yeeeeeehaw! Celebrating @dannybritt7125 (y’all can see him every Tuesday night with Grouchy Like Riley!) and his #1 spot on the Indie Chart! We love you Danny!!!
Tonight!
Ben Jones @benjonesmusicatx fills in for the IronMan @chris_gage_ironman @ 9:15!
If you missed the awesomeness of Ben this weekend, catch him tonight making magic! Trust me- you don’t wanna miss this!
Tonight!!!
9PM//$10
Happy 4th of July Holiday!!! Closed Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th! See you on Wednesday the 5th!
Happy Birthday, magical Kenzie!!!
We sure do love you!!!
When Tod* @toddfitt isn’t drinking whiskey in the ladies room, catching farm league baseball or traipsing around all creation, he’s modeling our new special edition green Depot Tee, perfect to wear to the next @austinfc game, Patty’s Day (or half Patty’s Day @jojoelko), Christmas Parties or any other time you wanna look fabulous. We of course have our black tees, but you should grab one of these while they last!!! Printing done by @emerald.80
Tuesday is a tale of two Dannies!
First we have the Danny Gillespie Record Release from 6-8, and our very own @dannybritt7125 and Grouchy Like Riley!! ALL THE MUSIC! Come see! (And wish @pam_golightly a happy birthday!)
Happy Birthday Maeve!

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 1600 W 5th Street, Austin TX 78703
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512.478.0336
Hours: 
Monday: 2PM - 2AM
Tuesday: 2PM - 2AM
Wednesday: 2PM - 2AM
Thursday: 2PM - 2AM
Friday: 2PM - 2AM
Saturday: 6PM - 2AM
Sunday: CLOSED
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