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  • 4/5 Susan Q. 1 year ago on Google
    Important heads up: Highball isn't doing F&B for events and aren't planning to have that up and running in the next 6 months or more. Still a great place for a cocktail before your movie, but we had been looking at hosting an event there but the only way they can do food is via individual menu orders placed at the bar. Putting this up here because I hadn't seen any info about this limitation when I was doing research and want to save folks some time! We were planning an event for March and our contact said that even in the next 6 months there is no expectation to have any event food options ready to go. I hope that changes at some point! Highball was such a great venue for corporate events and parties.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pablo A. 1 year ago on Google
    We came here on May 4th for a Star Wars event. Never had been inside. I liked the decoration and the way the stage is set up. We came with the kids right before bedtime in their pajamas. They got to see several star wars characters. Didn't get to try the foods or the drinks but decently will come back one day. There was only one bar tender, and they're was a line to get drinks. It is understandable since it was a weekday
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Alexandra S. 11 months ago on Google
    My mother was inappropriately touched by a man that goes to this highball. They will not remove him and are even defending the man. And now they have banned my mother (for 3 weeks) for sitting in his “normal seat”. There are no designated seats. That was an extremely stupid complaint. People can sit wherever they want. Highball is ignorant to SA. If you don’t want to be groped by that man, I suggest you don’t go here.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Duncan L. 5 months ago on Google
    Absolutely sick place. We went to have a fun karaoke experience, but “the only room” was covered in satan details. A total demonic church. Detailed with a pentagram on the floor and a goat skull in a glass enclosure, and designed like a church. Totally sick. If you are a Christ follower do not spend money at this bar.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tabitha 5 months ago on Google
    Absolutely sick place. We went to have a fun karaoke experience, but “the only room” was covered in satan details. A total demonic church. Detailed with a pentagram on the floor and a goat skull in a glass enclosure, and designed like a church. Totally sick. If you are a lover of fun, spend your money here and ask for Wes!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Grant H. 1 year ago on Google
    No longer lets you book karaoke rooms online or even has a website for information. Basically just a bar now. Really disappointing.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lilian V. 6 months ago on Google
    What a great time we had. Motown Monday was awesome. Looking forward to next time.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Erin L. 1 year ago on Google
    Do not come here. They will rip you off and double charge you for drinks. Then, when you try and call to work it out with the merchant, their mailbox is full or they just don't answer. Classy business. If this happens to you, make sure to file a dispute with your card company!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pat P. 1 year ago on Google
    but WHY would you have a beautiful $100k stage & sound system with ceiling-suspended video monitors--all designed for live stage karaoke--and not Use it regularly? = Odd. (same size Las Vegas is Full of even off-strip karaoke venues, while 'music capitol' Austin still sleeps = more odd.)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Heather C. 5 months ago on Google
    This bar is connected to Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar. It's a good place to relax before a movie. The liquor is good quality, and I've received good service at the bar. They have live music at times. I enjoyed it the last time I was there. They have karaoke there as well, but I can't comment on it. Please note, the liquor quality here is nice, too, so the drinks I ordered were $15 each. This isn't a cheap 6th Street bar.

  • 5/5 CEE P. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely LOVE this place. What a jewel for the Austin Community. Fun for travelers and locals. Everyone has a stellar time and HIGHLY RECOMMEND MO-TOWN MONDAYS . LITERALLY EPIC EVERY TIME

  • 4/5 Philip P. 9 months ago on Google
    We went for Motown Monday and had a blast. Great music but the place got too hot really fast. The band even slowed down a lot due to the heat.

  • 5/5 Selwyn P. 10 months ago on Google
    Motown Monday was awesome. Band was spot on, crowd was friendly, free dance lesson was great. Lots of good dancing!

  • 5/5 Joshua S. 1 year ago on Google
    Love the Highball! Free parking, good music, a bunch of karaoke rooms upstairs and they often have DJs. I went to a silent disco there which was a lot of fun. I also saw DJ Manila Ice there which was awesome.

  • 5/5 Danny's Ice Cream T. 8 months ago on Google
    We've been a couple of times for Drag Queen Game Show night! The Highball is a great venue. Good drinks, nice staff and tipping is optional as it's included. (Of course we always tip anyway)

  • 1/5 Karyn G. 1 year ago on Google
    First time here we didn't even get passed the door. Felt like the host was trying to not let us in. First she said the a/c was down in the rooms, we said that's fine, then she said they rent by the hour, we said fine. Then she said there was a 4 person minimum, there were 3 of us. It did not have a specific number minimum on the website and we were here for my husband's birthday. We will not come back.

  • 5/5 Joanna L. 8 months ago on Google
    Danced all night to Rent Party last night! Love this band so much and I hope they have a regular slot on Highball’s calendar. I always enjoy other events at this venue too like 90’s night, Motown Monday, karaoke and trivia too. They have great drinks, yummy food, and an awesome staff. But it’s best when I also get to swing dance to such a fantastic jazz band.

  • 5/5 Emily M. 8 months ago on Google
    Our group did karaoke at the High Ball for a bachelorette party. We had a waiter named Ben who took great care of us. He was friendly, attentive, funny, and did a great job of teaching us how to use the karaoke program. The facility was nice and clean. We had the best time. I would recommend the High Ball to anyone wanting to do a karaoke party!

  • 4/5 dorrine simmons f. 8 months ago on Google
    Great venue for entertainment. It’s attached to Alamo Draft . Love Motown Monday for dancing. Great band. Copa Kings played old school music so fun!! Nice dance floor and cool vibe but it gets packed!! Seating available. Karaoke rooms available. Drinks are mediocre and quite expensive, $$& A 18% fee is included so no additional tipping is required. . The bartenders are unfriendly and seem to be unhappy working there. They do have food. Pizza was good / fries ok

  • 5/5 Lynh D. 11 months ago on Google
    Went last night for my birthday celebration and Spence was our waiter. He was super attentive, fun, and never missed a beat. We had a blast and we’re able get in quickly and get to singing!

  • 5/5 Eric B. 1 year ago on Google
    A great place to hear great music! Friendly bartenders with great mixed drinks. They have a big dance floor and have a lot of bands that play great music that you can two step to.

  • 3/5 Jo-Ann C. 1 year ago on Google
    I didn't see elevator option to go to karaoke rooms ..only very steep stairs and only one bathroom on Lower level for all patrons to use..water provided was not kept filled as people danced ..wasn't clear where uber would pick up from and staff didn't have a clue the band did sing happy birthday to my friend. I appreciated the holiday decorations ☺️

  • 4/5 Nathan B. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a great time at their trivia event. Beer was good, food was mediocre.

  • 5/5 Charles Peralez I. 1 year ago on Google
    Good drinks and a fun atmosphere. Nice place to vibe. And they serve the same menu as the Drafthouse next door which is nice.

  • 1/5 Alessandra B. 1 year ago on Google
    I have given them a five star before but after the experience I had I have to re-review them - sadly. I have gone dancing there since long before the remodel. I almost always dance alone. I was dancing Swing at the Copa Kings and had several men back into, step on, and throw their partners into me. How do I know they were doing it on purpose? Because one of the guys from the group got right in my face and said I needed to get a man to dance with or to get my *ss in the corner to dance by myself or he was going to knock my *ss to the ground. Another of the group came up and yelled at me "how much room do you need to dance anyway?" I retorted, "More than you would give me". I have an extensive dance background and a lot of training. I do not drink, I am very conscious of the people around me and on the rare occasion I do accidently knock someone I always apologize as I have respect for dance. I brought management right in front of the horrible guy who started cursing me out right in front of the manager. The band had also seen what he did and told me so. Even with all that, the manager would not ask him to leave. If it takes someone actually hitting someone for them to take action, I am warning them - if a physical altercation ever happens, I will sue and prosecute both the patron and the venue. There is no excuse for not supporting someone trying to de-escalate a situation. I was uncomfortable the whole time and why should I leave? I wasn't the one making poor choices.

  • 5/5 Fresha P. 5 years ago on Google
    It's been years since I have been to the Highball, so long that the old building I remember has long since been demolished and there is a new iteration. I used to live in town and decided to return for vacation. Motown Mondays is well worth the cover and it was packed tonight.

  • 5/5 Jarrod S. 5 years ago on Google
    Went here last Saturday night for a birthday party, had to wait 30 minutes inline to get in. The band was playing 90's music which was very awesome to hear. We had the whole back to ourselves, which was nice, but we didn't get to go sing Karoake :(

  • 5/5 ana baker (. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place!! Enjoyed 2 different karaoke rooms and the bar area. The staff was friendly and accommodating, would highly reccomend to anyone!

  • 5/5 Loren P. 1 year ago on Google
    Love the highball. Great bands. Karaoke rooms are the best!

  • 5/5 Owen DeWindt J. 5 years ago on Google
    was here for my buddy's wedding reception and it was amazing. This place is set up perfect for shows and receptions. Great food great to have an amazing company. I live in Minnesota but would highly consider having my wedding all the way down here just to duplicate The Experience. Keep up the good work

  • 5/5 Four5 C. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place to have spent May 4th at! 🎉🎉😎


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