If I could give a zero review I would! Save your money. Do not use this company. This was such a sketchy pub crawler. Sketchy part of town. Also the peddler bus broke down. read more

Would not recommend this place after how I was treated here today. They're pedicab staff is horrendous

Hipside Peddler is awesome and such a fun time. Definitely recommend Alex as your tour guide. He's there to help make sure everyone has a good time and sees the best bars in Austin! Highly recommend. read more

This place was downright mean for no reason to my friend trying to celebrate her bachelorette party! The driver made a comment insinuating the bachelorette was fat. So if you'd like to pay to be insulted this is the place for you! Otherwise I suggest trying Nashville. read more

Alex is the man! He's an easy going driver that makes sure you always have a good time.

Our Bachelorette party of 10 had such a good time with Hipside Peddler! Wesley was our guide and was awesome. The locations we stopped at were all great! Would definitely recommend to any group looking for something fun to do for a couple hours! read more

Went on a bachelorette party and was excited to take part since doing one in Nashville was an amazing and fun experience. Alex was our driver. Clearly seemed like he DID NOT WANT to be there. Could not have been less enthusiastic about doing this on a Monday afternoon. I felt so bad for the bride who instantly felt the poor vibes. Alex was more interested about getting his food order at the first bar (which he cut the paying bachelorette party off so he could get a sandwich, most likely because he seemed high as a kite and needed to feed that hunger). Regardless of the waiver signed, safety should be a priority and it simply was not. He got our pedal tavern stuck in between 2 TRAIN TRACKS. Lights flashing, trains flying by us, and the conductor looked at Alex like he had three heads. It was embarrassing and scary. Not quite sure how that even happens... Multiple girls flew OFF the pedal tavern and Alex didn't even ask if we were okay? We could have been seriously hurt and ultimately died because of Alex's extremely careless attitude and demeanor. We asked if we could add more time in return for the terrible, unsafe experience, and he said he typically offers a deal that if every single one of us writes him a 5 star review, he will give us 2 extra minutes each... btw, 2 extra minutes? You almost killed us dude it, shut up, we're gonna need more than 2 minutes each to regroup. We obviously did not do that since none of us would EVER false advertise and give him a good review after our incredibly bad and dangerous experience. We were all so confused why Hipside Peddler had such amazing reviews, but it makes sense now that we know Alex bribes drunk girls to give fake, untrue reviews. A literal joke. I would love to be contacted in regards to my experience. read more

Seriously this is one of the best experiences I've had in a long time. I've seen these pub crawls throughout town before and always thought they would be fun. So when the opportunity presented itself I jumped at the chance to try it out! Hipside Peddler definitely did their research and created a comfortable and enjoyable biking experience. The seats themselves have backs which is nice because one could easily fall into the street after one too many drinks. There is a platform to step on and off the bike versus directly into the street. The music can be (and should be) cranked up and there are places to charge my phone because (honestly) it is going to die quickly from all the pics and videos. This was an amazing group activity as I was able to catch up with friends I don't see often and explore the East Side (which I'm rarely on as I live in north Austin). Seriously go book Hipside Peddler...NOW! read more

Ok. First, our driver was awesome. But halfway through our tour our bike broke down. We actually had to get towed to the next place. We were left on the side of the road and waiting until someone came to tow us. Also, we paid for a brewery tour which was supposed to include 4 breweries but the first place we went to didn't brew their own beer. So ‍ read more

MUST DO!!!! This was my first time to do a pedal party and we had a great great great experience!!!Our guide was Andre and he was the best!!!! -very kind and personable! My friends and I wore wedges and we were still able to pedal just fine! They have a cooler available and cup holders/koozies for cans. There was an aux cord for our music too. ***BONUS- this pedal party had backs on their seats (a lot of companies do not) and a platform for getting on and off- I can't imagine doing a pedal party that didn't have these two things!!! Everyone that works there that we interacted with was awesome!! Very friendly and they all went beyond and above our expectations!!! One of our friends left a jacket on the pedal party and Andre came and met us at Rainey Street to drop it off to us- WOW!!- how thoughtful!! If you are trying to decide which pedal party company to do in Austin- this is the one- there is no way you'll regret it!! Thank you Hipside Peddler!!! read more

I can't say enough great things about the experience and the couple that operates the tours. To start with, the "vessel" itself is flat out impressive. There's an iPad, audio input, places to keep your beer cold, and backs on the chairs (seriously, don't underestimate the importance of that last feature). I've done similar tours in other cities and Hipside's bike is on another level. A+. The tour itself was awesome. Having already experienced west 6th the night before (we were there for a bachelor party), we opted for the east 6th tour to see another side of the city, which was perfect for our group. They took us to a solid combination of fun neighborhood dive bars and a great cocktail bar to finish up the tour, and our driver provided solid recommendations along the way. Speaking of the driver (and her husband, the other operator), what an awesome crew. These two were so warm and inviting when we arrived, incredibly patient throughout the tour (even during our drunkest/loudest/more obnoxious moments), and you could tell how important it was to them that we all had a great experience, which we certainly did. Overall, 5+ stars around for the experience, level of fun, tour route, quality of the peddler and staff. I'd highly recommend this for any bachelor/-ette party, company party, or just a day out with friends. You won't regret it. Thank you Hipside crew. read more

Look no further! Book Hipside Peddler for your next birthday, Bach party, or friend hangout! The operators are THE NICEST and COOLEST I've ever had on an excursion. Although I'm a local Austinite, this trip was a great way to hang with friends on Sunday Funday and explore some untapped places in East Austin. The bike is clean, the ride is easy, and the music and fans totally keep it cool! Thanks for a great time Hipside!! read more

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Alex Is amazing!!! He made the experience easy and fun! We had a blast at Anai's bachelorette party!!!

Alex was a great driver! Had such with time with my girls!! Def suggest, good spots!! Thanks

Very disappointed by my experience with this company. My group had purchased a group tour for a bachelorette party. We received a call 15 mins before we were supposed to meet that the bike was broken, but was being fixed and we'd likely start our tour a little late. We waited at the meeting point for 45 mins with no word from the driver. Finally we received a call that the bike was broken and our tour was being cancelled. While we were offered a refund, it was very frustrating that we had planned our day around this activity, paid for ubers to the meeting point, and wasted 45 mins waiting at the meeting point only to be cancelled on. Would not recommend booking with this company. read more

If you're looking for an incredibly fun afternoon sipping drinks and exploring East Austin, look no further! Our group had an incredible time with Matt and Hipside Peddler. Communication before hand was easy and clear. Matt was a great driver and tour guide. Highly recommend to anyone interested in a Pedal Pub! read more

Myself and 9 of my best friends were on Alex's pedal tavern for my bachelorette party and it was literally one of the worst experiences of my life. I have done a pedal tavern in Nashville and had an absolute blast, so I expected the same from Austin. Alex was TERRIBLE all around. He was rude, boring, sketchy, and unsafe. He got our pedal tavern stuck in between 2 TRAIN TRACKS. How does that happen?!?! A train flew by not even 10 feet in front of us, the train driver literally mouthed 'WTF' to Alex, multiple girls flew OFF the pedal tavern and Alex didn't even ask if we were okay? We could have died because of Alex's careless attitude. We asked if we could add more time in return for the terrible, unsafe experience, and he said he typically offers a deal that if every single one of us writes him a 5 star review, he will give us 2 extra minutes each - we obviously did not do that since I would NEVER false advertise and give him a good review after our incredibly bad and dangerous experience. We were all so confused why Hipside Peddler had such amazing reviews, but it makes sense now that we know Alex bribes drunk girls to give fake, untrue reviews. I am not one to typically write bad reviews, but this was so so so scary and I want other groups to be aware!!! Use another company!!! Not worth risking your life for Alex's rude, terrible service! read more

ALEX is the bomb.com. alex allowed to run a few minutes late and was lovely upon arrival. he has great recommendations at each bar and good jokes :). 100% recommend read more

Alex is a great guide and I loved that he had a hole in his pants the whole time but didnt care. great energy. He told us all about his beautiful girlfriend Vanessa and she sounds like a lucky woman! good times! read more

We took an East Side Ride this weekend with Alex. He was lots of fun, volunteered to take pictures, and was happy to suggest locations to stop that fit the vibe of the group. We would book again! read more

LITERALLY BEST EXPERIENCE EVER!!!!!!! The staff is so nice and it was so hyped!!! Love love love loved it! 10/10 would recommend!!

Our bachelorette group had an amazing time with these guys! We brought champagne in some plastic jugs (since no glass bottles allowed) along with juice cartons and because we stopped at bars, that was plenty. Great stops, awesome driver, and definitely a workout because that bike will not move unless you pedal! Also nice to have had 5 seats that don't require pedaling which was great for our group read more

When we signed up to do this for my sisters bachelorette I thought it would be ok, but it ended up being a highlight of our time in Austin. We sang our hearts out while drinking beers and froses and getting to explore local breweries and bars! I wish we signed up for 3 hours because we had such a blast laughing the entire time we peddled along: the owners were super nice too. Book this you won't regret it!!! read more

So much fun! Alex was amazing! Great stops - zilker, grackle, yellow jacket! Glad we did this - definitely recommended!

This is a must-do-activity if you're visiting Austin. Andre and Rachael were the best. He is very knowledgeable of the best bars to visit and offers variety. You get to choose your own music there's even a karaoke mic, phone chargers, and a cooler. I highly recommend this! This was one of my favorite memories in Austin! read more

Hipside Pedler was by far the highlight of our weekend! We had a group of 13 girls on a bachelorette trip, and this was so freaking fun. Andre was such a trooper when things got a little wild too! Their bike is AMAZING--it is decked out from top to bottom, and was such a fun way to spend the day. Thank you, thank you, thank you to Andre & Rachel! read more

What a fun way to explore East Austin with good friends, good tunes, cool bars, lots of laughs, and an added bonus for some leg work! I loved riding with Hipside Peddler and hope to do it again and again. read more

Booked this for a bachelorette party and had so much fun! They provided a cooler and ice for us and all of the bars were awesome!

Hipside Peddler is the best. We opted for the 2 hour ride and Rachel, our driver was so much fun! Great way to pre-game before hitting up the town at night. Highly recommended. read more

Like other reviewers this was my first time on a beer bike and I'd definitely do it again. We had Johnny as our captain and he was great - friendly and professional. The bike itself is very comfortable and fun. I'd recommend wearing tennis shoes instead of flip flops because you do have to pedal hard at times. It's worth the work though - burns some calories so you can drink more beer! Overall, a great group activity and a unique way to see East Austin. read more

Had THE MOST AMAZING TIME on Sunday Funday with Hipside Peddler!! Went with a large group, some who I knew and some I didn't but everyone was having a blast and exchanging numbers by the end. I've been on other mobile bar crawls and this one blows them all out of the water. Amazing guides and super comfortable ride! The music was knocking and the energy was through the roof! Do yourself a favor and book them for your next birthday party or group event! So much fun!!! read more

Amazing tour. We had so much fun!!!! Thanks Alex Strenger!!!

Hipside Peddler was such a fun part of our weekend for a bachelorette party! Our driver was awesome, the locations we stopped at were so fun (Zilker brewery & Lazarus were the favorites), and everyone had only great things to say about this experience! If you have a chance to stop at the little yellow shack across the street from Grackle, get the frozen sangria to go! Only wish we could have kept going when our time was up :) Great customer service and quite a treat - highly recommend! For sure sign up for a time-slot right when you're able to, the spots fill up quick and there are only three time-slots per day! read more

These guys are amazing!!!! Best part about coming to Austin !!!! The two people that own it are a husband and wife that take great bride in their business! Would recommend this to any bachelor/Bachelorette party coming down to Austin! read more

I've done a few bike/drinking tours and expected to have a blast in Austin on this one.... The first stop we went to was a bar in the middle of nowhere with staff that were extremely rude. Very unexpected considering our group were the only ones providing them business. After this stop the bike began to make a clicking/banging noise when the group would peddle. It was night time at this point and every single person on the bike was dripping in sweat trying to make the bike move. I think I sweat more trying to get this bike to move 4 feet than I do in my daily CrossFit class in South Florida with no Air Conditioning.... When you have 10+ people peddling (hard), 2 brides pushing the bike from behind, and the employee pushing from the front, I think it's time to accept there might be something wrong with the bike. Not only was this disappointing, but to top it off, the driver kept stopping us completely in areas that aren't exactly safe for a group of girls to be hanging out in. We had a homeless man holding onto the bike at one point and we had a man asking us questions and not leaving us alone when we were just stopped in the middle of the road in some neighborhood. Not once did the employee seem to consider our safety. I get it you sign a waiver, but I'd expect a reputable company to be concerned with keeping their paying customers safe and comfortable. Needless to say, after the multiple issues, we never even made it to another bar. The employee told us to hold tight and keep drinking while he called his manager regarding the issues with the bike barely moving. Well sorry, but normally when I hang tight, it'a not usually surrounded by sketchy individuals. At this point we ditched our beer and drinks we brought on the ride and called an Uber to get us to a safer part of town. Even our Uber driver said "I would not be hanging out in this part of town. Normally the rides are in a much more populated and safer area." There was another group on board with us that left as well due to being broken down in an unsafe neighborhood. It's unfortunate because we paid a lot of money and pre-tipped over 20% to have a trip cut short by circumstances out of our control. I would expect a full refund for this considering we went to 1 bar, had a broken bike, and were forced into an unsafe situation. Hopefully the company will make this right and work to improve so that others do not have the same poor experience. read more

So much fun! A great way to get away from typical 6th street and see some other cool bars/brewery/and food trucks! Andre and Rachel are awesome, fun, and accommodating! Truly made our experience and unforgettable one! The "trolley" is equipped with everything u need, music, phone chargers, a microphone, and even a tap for those getting crazy and want to bring a keg lol! Definitely an experience I would recommend for anyone coming to Austin! read more