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    Ego's

    3.2 (352 reviews)
    ModerateDive Bars, Karaoke
    Open 3:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    EGO'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Very loud
    Karaoke
    Good for dancing

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    My uncle and I
    Wendy B.

    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!

    Dirty Shirley
    Megan Y.

    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!

    Amy S.

    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.

    Kellee P.

    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!

    Bhagyashree B.

    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.

    Karla D.

    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!

    Stephanie M.

    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!

    Saturday night waiting in line for our karaoke song. More than two hours.
    Bobby L.

    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.

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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.

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

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

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    Ask the Community - Ego's

    Are there dart boards?

    No dart boards, but pinball, Buck Hunter, Golden Tee and a pool table

    Is this place safe for black people?

    100% Everyone is welcome

    Is there a cover to get in?

    No.

    We want to spend one of our nights out here for a bachelorette party of 12. Age ranges from(60- 25) Will we be asked to leave for dancing (not the "I'm hot look at me" dancing, but sing ya heart out dancin. I read a lot of ppl get asked to leave?

    You won't be asked to leave for dancing. The only people that get asked to leave are people who are being disrespectful, belligerent or are overly intoxicated.

    Is it more crowded/fun on a friday or saturday night? wanting to take a bachelorette group

    Hello! It is much more crowded on a Friday or Saturday and we are a small venue with a limited occupancy, so if you are wanting to bring a bachelorette party I would make… Read more

    When does the karaoke start?

    9pm every night

    Can anyone over the age of 18 go?

    They proof for 21 at the door. So I believe 21 only.

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