Hands down the best night of my birthday weekend. This is a true dive bar karaoke spot--in the best way. Fun, chaotic, high-energy, and absolutely packed with people ready to sing their hearts out. Pro tip: get on the list early. We arrived around 8:00 on a Thursday and didn't get called up until close to midnight. Also, heads up--people do tip the DJ to move up, which we didn't realize at first. If you really want to sing, tip accordingly! Drinks are very affordable (don't come expecting craft cocktails), but the ranch waters were hitting the spot and kept the night going. If you want a loud, fun, unforgettable karaoke experience in Austin, this is the place. Would 100% do it again. read more

Ego's had the vibes... but let's not sugarcoat it -- the staff sucked. Karaoke DJ? Elite. Carried the whole night. Crowd was fun, energy was right, people actually there to have a good time. That part felt effortless. Everything else? Felt like work. Bar staff moving slow, acting like basic service was optional. Zero urgency, zero warmth. And the bouncer... built like a tank, attitude to match. My guy, we're pulling up for karaoke, not trying to breach a nightclub bunker. Loosen it up just a bit. That's what makes it frustrating -- the core experience is there. Music, people, vibe? Solid. But the staff interaction keeps dragging it down. Fix that, and Ego's is a problem in the best way. Right now? Great night... if you can ignore the service. read more

If you're looking for an old Austin karaoke dive bar live on stage vibe near downtown this is the spot to go! It's easy to miss if you're just passing by and not looking for it since it's located inside of a garage. When you pull up look out for their big blue and yellow sign outside the garage. To add songs you go up to the karaoke host and type in your request on a laptop. read more

I had a good time drinking and singing, there is no food there but the bar tender gave us some cheese puffs as a snack. It takes way too long for you to sing once you request your song, and they have very limited songs in Spanish. I'd probably come back for the atmosphere, it was fun! read more

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I was a little worried about finding this place, having heard about its "hidden gem" nature from Reddit. Thankfully, ChatGPT helped me and it's not *that* hidden. I'm glad I arrived before 10pm (I got there just after 8:30pm) because the line to sing got long quickly. The sign-up system is easy to figure out, on a laptop near the DJ/emcee booth. The dirty shirley I ordered was great, as was the support from other patrons when I eventually made it to the stage! read more

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Bartender singled out and denied one person in my group who had a real ID and was 22 years old, was extremely rude to him as well.

We came here for our senior bar crawl and a bartender denied my 22 year old friend with a real ID. She was extremely rude to my friend when she tried to defend him that we decided to leave. read more

Didn't let my friend in who is genuinely 22. Had to leave because bartender was being so awful about it. Real ID. Bruh.

Great place, great drinks, and great people - especially the staff!!! Always feel welcomed when I come by and karaoke is fun but being such a popular place, there might be a wait to sing. Worth it tho! read more

I've gone to this place with coworkers a few years ago but haven't had the pleasure of going back it's a great time to let off some steam. The song selection has great variety and there are some talented people out here in Austin . Give this place a try it's a ton of fun even if you're just watching and listening . Will be going back very soon. read more

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Bartender threatened to kick my friends out for being "too drunk" when we all had one drink. Tried to charge us for water because their self-serve water cooler was empty. Terrible experience read more

This was hands down the most disgusting and unacceptable experience I've ever had. The service was lazy, careless, and completely unprofessional from start to finish. No one seemed to care about basic cleanliness or customer safety. I was already frustrated, but what pushed it beyond unbelievable was finding what appeared to be a roach in my drink. Absolutely revolting. It's clear there is zero attention to hygiene, and it honestly made me question how anything there is handled behind the scenes. No apology, no urgency, no accountability--just indifference. It's disturbing that a place like this is even allowed to serve people. read more

Cheap cold beers, good vibes, and fun karaoke earns a 5 star rating from me. We came here on a Friday night around 7 so it wasn't busy at the time and were able to grab seating right by the stage. Around 8:30 people starting to pack in but it wasn't overwhelming at all. Lots of really great singers too so come prepared with your go to favorite songs! I will definitely be going back with some more friends and might even have the courage to sing a song! read more

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Ego's is one of the very very few karaoke bars in Austin. So obviously it can get very crowded here quickly. I mean, you get a stage, and can karaoke for free while having some tasty drinks, who wouldn't be up for it?! We had a great night at Ego's although most of the karaoke singing was hogged by a couple of enthusiastic groups and the remaining people in the bar just hung out and enjoyed the music. read more

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AWFUL staff. Idk what it is about everyone that works here but they seem to only care about their regulars and don't care about customer service whatsoever. Absolutely condescending to their patrons. I have no idea how a place like this is even frequented. Y'all need therapy. Please do not give this place business. Plenty of better karaoke spots in this town! read more

Yay! I made it to the legendary Ego's!! Most known for karaoke, this eclectic dive bar in Austin is what some might consider a hidden gem. I consider it a bar for locals (and tourists alike) where you can get an ice cold beer, yummy cocktail, or mocktail and just relax with friends and other patrons. The mocktail menu is really good! I was actually pretty surprised to see it. Not even sure why I was. Weird. But they are good!! The bartenders get insanely busy and are on it! Without missing a beat, drinks in hand with a smile and kind word. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Came back again recently and it's pretty much more of the same. It was a fun boozy Thursday night at Ego's. It's most definitely a hole in the wall and walking up to it felt like I was gonna get jumped and have my organs harvested. But it turned out to be a really fun night of karaoke. Service was pretty good despite it being packed. The bartenders actually served me rather than focusing on the women. The karaoke needs to be better organized. The line to sing was long. Picking a song either at the DJ booth or on the app was confusing. They do provide covers so you're not spitting all over it and germs aren't easily spread. read more

Ego's is a bastion of old Austin. A seemingly misplaced karaoke dive bar under a small office building makes no sense, but it works. There's truly some magic going on in here. Get there early to get on the list and and enjoy the ride, you won't regret it read more

Unfortunately while this place has the potential to be great - it's not. It was my bachelorette party and I asked when I'd be able to sing. I sang once right at the beginning of the night. The guy in charge said 1 hour. I said well had a reservation and that I don't live here. I asked if there's anyway to get moved up as my song was short and he said no even though I was the bride. I also tipped him $10 and everyone I was with tipped him between $10-40 so he made $200 off of all of us and still nothing. Will not return. You only get married once. I already sat here for 2 hours waiting. Ridiculous. read more

I posted a one star earlier about the door guy on 10/25/25 but it seems it was taken down. So I shall say is again my autistic wife was denied entry because she could not speak clearly enough for him. He was informed would not listen. So advice to all that go here. Don't. There are better places read more

An iconic Austin karaoke dive bar that you MUST visit at least once! If you love to karaoke this is your spot or if you just want to listen and people watch. Recently we all had a bit of a scare that they may have to close down, but so glad that didn't happen! We laughed, we sang, great times were had! read more

Ego's - Dive Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

If you're looking for karaoke...don't come here. Kevin the KJ doesn't know what he's doing. He lost track of the list and made a huge mess of the lineup. And then his computer "crashed" in the middle of someone's song. Then he had the audacity to tell ME and my buddy that WE brought his "vibe down" but he still bumped us up in the list only because we called him out (we BOTH tipped him $5 right when we arrived). The drinks were fine. The bartenders were AMAZING. The KJ (Kevin) needs to be replaced. read more

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Karaoke night with just hits different when you have friends and strangers hyping you up! I've come here twice now with a couple friends and the vibes are vibing here. Not to mention their drinks are surprisingly pretty affordable compared to many bars in downtown Austin plus you get to sing and dance your heart out. Not featured in the photo are their green tea shots that are so freaking good! read more

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Fun place to stop in with friends and sing a song. Drink were good not to pricey. Its a fun night out. The location is hidden in a parking lot but we found it read more

A group of about 12 of us arrived at this bar on a Friday night, and within an hour, we were unceremoniously kicked out. One of our friends was cut off without cause, and another was denied a simple beer despite there being no reason for such treatment. The bar was practically empty, which made this experience even more baffling and insulting. The bartender was nothing short of rude, dismissive, and unprofessional. As a proud Austinite, it's disheartening and upsetting to feel rejected and unwelcome for the simple crime of "looking different." This kind of behavior has no place in this city or in the service industry, for that matter. I'll never return here. If I wanted to feel this unwanted, I would have gone back to my ex. Never again. read more

This has got to be one of the most fun karaoke bars I've ever gone too! The atmosphere was vibrant, fun and upbeat. The local crowd were very fun and friendly and everyone wanted to sing. The song selection was extensive and it took around an hour for your name to come up to sing. They also have a pool table and a couple video games to play. My tip is to get there early for a seat and to avoid standing in line to enter. read more

Morgan is fantastic bartender- took great care of our large group. Great spot to get your karaoke fix and join in the singing!

Love everything about this place! The feel or aesthetic feel is great. The service is great, but you have to remember that your in a dive bar, and not Capital Grille read more

I had come here and brought friends with me twice in the last week and spent a lot of money here and every thing was fine. Then tonight I came in and it was super slow so I went and checked to see if they were open and when I went in I said yellow to the manager the girl with the pink hair and tattoos and I said hey I was just checking if you all were open and am inviting some friends to play pool. She said okay and I said alright well I'm going to go smoke in my car until they get here thank you. Then when they arrived and we walked in she had a man block me physically from entering like I just had previously and tell me she didn't like our interaction so she was not allowing us to enter. I asked why trying to understand why she would want to humiliate a random stranger and he said I'm answering you as if this is some bouncer at a Vegas night club. Way to go honey hope you feel better about yourself. I worked a 16 hour day and just wanted to have a beer and play a game of pool with friends. read more

"Ego? More like No-go." This place is all flash and no substance. The bar seems more interested in its image than providing a good experience for its customers. The staff acted like they were too cool to be working there--ignoring us and rolling their eyes when we asked for help. The karaoke setup was a nightmare. The sound system had more feedback than a cheap mic at a middle school talent show, and the song selection was laughable--good luck finding anything newer than 2005. Plus, the vibe of the place was straight-up pretentious. Felt more like a popularity contest than a karaoke bar. To top it off, the drinks were overpriced, and the "signature cocktails" tasted like they came from a gas station slushie machine. Ego really needs to take a long, hard look at itself and remember what a karaoke bar is supposed to be: fun, welcoming, and not so full of itself. 1/5 stars. Skip it. read more

The bartender with pink hair spoke to myself and my friends in a rude way. She ruined the experience for all of us and refused to serve my friends who had not yet started to drink tonight. We were highly disappointed with this place and will not be returning. read more

The bar seemed to have people that t really exemplifiy what Karaoke is... Amateurs who are singing for fun with their friends , just for kicks. I was ordering, and being charged.. for DOUBLE Ketel and soda . I noticed that the bartender was pouring for three seconds. Three seconds is a single shot 1.5 oz! I let it go the first two times , and then I questioned her. "How long do you pour a double out of a speed pourer.. she responded 8 seconds . I asked her why all six drinks of mine were three second pours. I can count! I was charged for doubles ! To me that is theft! She said she is the bartender ! ( young lady wearing a baseball cap) Nice place, why would you sully your reputation on stealing money from your patrons? Give them what they PAY for! A DOUBLE does not take three seconds to pour ! read more

So I've been here a few times with a friend who is a regular! Monday was out of the norm For us , but the DJ that was there Tuesday was absolutely rude ! I would say book someone new ! But definitely won't be coming around Monday ! Still love the place and everyone else read more

I normally don't go on a Monday but I was there tonight and I've never had a bad experience but the DJ who I'm not familiar with was being extremely rude and ugly totally a Boner kill. Still an amazing place. read more

Looking for a fun time drinking and just cutting loose on the microphone? Stop by!!! read more

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Came here for the second night in a row and a Karen bartender refused service to me while proficient aervixe to other patrons. I don't know who hurt you but it wasn't me. C u never again. read more

My husband, mom, and I walked over to Egos on July 4th after we watched the fireworks on Congress bridge to have a couple beers and wait for the crowds/traffic to die down. Best decision ever! We walked into a karaoke party and while none of us got up on stage, we all 3 had a blast singing along. They have a large screen up on the wall for bar patrons to follow along with the lyrics. Three canned beers cost $14.50 including tip. Can't get much better price than that on a Friday night this close to downtown Austin. No draft options but full liquor options and lots of local beer options in cans/bottles. Ego's has that old Austin dive bar feeling. Walls and ceiling are covered with nostalgia posters and crappy art, the bathroom stalls are marked with graffiti and smells like stale piss. Ahhh, the good 'ole days! Give this bar some love while it's still here. read more

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A karaoke bar underneath a parking garage? Sign us up. We were in town for a girls weekend with a group of 10. We walked in around 10pm on a Friday night with no wait and no cover which was awesome! The vibe reminds me of home, comfy and lived in but sure to bring lasting memories that doesn't break the bank. As far as the bartenders and crowd, everyone was super nice. We came from out of town and the regulars guided us on how the place runs- order from the sides of the bar only so you're not leaning over guests sitting there, there are water jugs in the back, and the prices were great! Also put in a song request right away because there are crazy long wait times. So why did I knock off a few stars? It's called Ego's, right? Well the only person here with a giant ego was the condescending DJ- Zach. I understand he has to interact with probably annoying and drunk patrons and there's an endless song list request, but if you're going to be a karaoke DJ you would think having general kindness and personalization skills would be a given. He was beyond rude, doesn't look you in the eye when you talk to him, cut my mic short, and with over a 2 hour wait list, he still insisted on singing a song. I tipped him as his scrolling marquee suggested to "make Zach a happy boy" but after he had several rude interactions with every member of our group, we decided there is nothing that will make Zach a happy boy lol although one local said $50 might bump us up in the karaoke line...ummm no thanks. I still would come again and hope you will too. Let's just hope the "happy boy" isn't working that night. read more

5 stars and nothing less. This review is based on what Egos is and what it was described as by a colleague who recommended the place... It is not a: Dress up night out Spacious need my bubble spot Restaurant Always have a spot to sit Hear the person next to you Get waited on hand and foot Feel respected by all the guests who may bump into you or the staff who is too busy at times to help What is is: Amazing Best karaoke joint in town Genuine staff and people Dive bar Here for a good time Hold my beer and watch this Laugh sing cry and dance Meet new people Bonding over songs Please make sure you know what your walking into. Please rate knowing the environment. Please be respectful to those around you. Please sing your heart out. Being an out of towner and only stopping by egos on this trip gives me a neutral outside perspective. 5 stars for what it is and I will be back after my singing lessons!!! read more

Wish I could give this place a zero star. My boyfriend and I went and were having a good time, recently moved to the area and thought we found a new fun bar. Had three drinks after we went out for dinner, then out of absolutely no were asked to leave, no reason no cause. This place is shitty and racist, all I have to say after they kicked me and my Hispanic boyfriend out for absolutely no cause, paid our tabs plus 20% each drink. Hope they figure theirselves out bc could have potential other than who's working currently, will not return read more