Victory Grill

Victory Grill is a brick building at 1104 East 11th Street in Austin with a stage area and dining room. The structure reflects its original design as both a restaurant and performance space for live music.

Johnny Holmes founded this venue in 1945 as World War II ended, creating a space to welcome African American soldiers returning home. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1998 for its cultural importance.

This venue was part of the Chitlin Circuit, a network of performance spaces where African American artists could work during legal segregation. Visitors can sense how the place served as a center for artistic expression and community gathering for Black musicians and audiences.

The building sits on East 11th Street, an area with several other historic sites to explore in the neighborhood. Plan time to walk through and appreciate the original design and layout before visiting nearby attractions.

It remains one of the few surviving original Chitlin Circuit venues where Black performers worked despite segregation laws. The space documents how African American musicians built careers and community despite legal barriers.

Location: Texas

Location: Austin

Address: 1104 E. 11th St.

GPS coordinates: 30.26917,-97.72861

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:07