News & Press “Africa Night” Named Best Ongoing Music Residency in 2019/2020 Austin Music Industry Awards June 2, 2021 Sahara Lounge Named Best Dive Bar in Best of Austin 2021 Readers Poll June 2, 2021 Best of Austin 2019 Readers – Nightlife Wild Card: Sahara Lounge Africa Night December 21, 2019 Residency of the Month: Africa Night at the Sahara Lounge November 12, 2019 Where to drink right now: 7 bars that capture the magic of Austin March 21, 2019 Founded on the Unique Experience: Eileen Bristol November 12, 2018 Sahara Lounge Is a Funky Spaceship of Old Austin Magic January 30, 2017 A Cultural Oasis {Sahara Lounge} August 23, 2016 Top 10 live music venues in Austin October 17, 2012