1st bartender: asked for my order then my friend's, then mine again because he forgot, then my friend's again because he forgot and then mine again. Basically could not remember 2 drinks at the same time. 2nd bartender: recognized her from the local post, she actually got her manager there to throw several people out just because she didn't like them. 3rd bartender: took any drink you set down even if it was full. When i pointed out i wasn't done with mine he mocked me for daring to ask him to replace it. So yeah, overall terrible service. Won't be going back. read more

To the person who said that they skip your songs for regulars - not at all true. Those regulars just know they can use the app to sign up before they arrive. The only way a singer gets "skipped" is if they don't go up to the stage when called. Then, in order to keep things moving so that more people get to sing, the next singer will be called up. This is one of the most fairly run karaoke rotations in town! On Saturday nights, the host won't even take tips to bump people up. read more

Where everybody knows your name .. super friendly staff and clientele .. fun atmosphere .. good clean bar. Karaoke Saturdays and Thursdays .. love love love read more

Great big dive bar. Funny that they call it a club, when it's all pool tables and darts. Had fun at this location, but watch out for the talkative drunk ladies. They can be hard to get away from . read more

They have their favorites and will skip your songs for there regulars! Not cool! I was there at 9 pm and put my songs in way before anyone was there and nope! There regulars are obviously priority, people who came away past me. Then if you have more energy than them they go around and black ball you, what happened to just having fun and not being bullies, thought I left high-school years ago! ​ read more

Awesome wide open dive bar with pool tables and a stage, been going in for over 20 years and usually get a consistent experience - wish Jardin Corona was still next door though :) read more

Shenanigans Night Club - Reasonably priced drinks and decent tables to play on. Fun times at Shenans. - Dive Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

I get my nails done in the same plaza as this bar. I finally decided to check it out and I've been going back every since. I love it. The bartenders are always friendly, the drinks are cheap, the food is good, and it's a great place to play pool and listen to music. They also have Karaoke in the back, every 1st Saturday. Yes, I said in the back. Lol the place is huge. I'd been there about 5 times before I realized there was a back karaoke area. Right now you can go in and decorate a Christmas stocking for $1 and they'll hang it up in the bar. This bar has become one of my new favorites (⁠｡⁠⁠‿⁠⁠｡⁠) read more

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The atmosphere here is great if you're looking for a good time around some great people! Very laid back bar and inexpensive drinks! The people here were very attentive and polite! We will definitely be back!! read more

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Very nice staff. Quick greeting when you come in the door. Air conditioning was really nice. Local bar or anyone who wants to hide off the interstate for a while If you have been sitting in traffic. Thanks to Taylor for being so nice. Did I mention the air-conditioning was really nice? Sure beats sitting in 100° temperatures lots of games and entertainment read more

Excellent fellow musicians will play amazing backup and guitar solos and you get to pick three songs the same on Monday nights very excellent music venue for practicing and musical loving musicians and listeners. read more

If you haven't been to this bar, you are missing out! Clean, fun, friendly! If you don't come in with friends, you can guarantee that you will leave with more than one. So much fun here. Great music. Fantastic food. Fast and friendly service. I can honestly say that I have never seen so many people of different walks of life in one place cutting it up like they have known eachother for life. Can't wait to go back. read more

This bar is OFF THE CHART fun! Down to earth crowd, fun bartenders, and the beer is COLD! The best part about this bar is that it is a safe place for all types of people. It's not "gay" bar, "kicker" bar, "biker" bar or otherwise, but you can find ALL of them here laughing, hugging, and just getting along. Thank goodness for this incredibly inclusive, fun, and friendly place! Also, it's 21 and up, which is a total plus. The bartenders don't mess around with that so you know you'll never be drinking with a child! read more

Love live to have a fun night out here! Bar tenders are amazing and I have never not had a great time when being here. Free darts and pool! Karaoke and sports ! This place has it all. It can get loud after karaoke starts but it's so fun! Definitely recommend to try if you like a typical bar scene for a night out. read more

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After visiting a fancier upscale overrated bar in the Domaine I was on the hunt for a dive bar. Well I found it and this is not only a dive bar it's a dive nightclub. Yep that's how it advertises itself and I have to say they nailed it. Shenanigans is HUGE. So big that it seems there are no people there but if you look around you realize it's more crowded than it looks. There are lots of pool tables (free) and there is darts and table shuffle board, pinball etc. So lots to do. And there is a stage. This night that was an 80s band that were awesome. I saw that they also have karaoke here. So basically something for everyone. Drinks were very cheap and staff was nice enough. This place seems to have a very friendly crowd. I had a great time and it would definitely be a regular place for me if I lived in the area. read more

Not cool to call yourself a lesbian bar and just have a bunch of old people at the bar! At least the bartenders look lesbian. It's nothing like Cheer Up Charlies and I don't know why people say they are a lesbian bar when the inside looks nothing like any gay bar you would go to. They need to stop advertising it as such. read more

They have self serve popcorn with all the toppings included with your drink price. The sweet bar tender today made me a frozen margarita with a blender, I didn't think they would have them since they don't have the marg machine. It was perfect for the heat today, read more

Went in to use the restroom and employees carded me as soon as I came out without ordering drinks or food?? Terrible place to go to terrible service never will go again. read more

Somehow, I was convinced into coming to Shenanigans by my friend who called this place a "shitty dive bar," but according to her, dive bars are supposed to be shitty, and she was excited (before we even saw the flashy sign outside). It did not turn out to be how it was described to me, but better. It was much cleaner and quieter than I expected, but it was a Monday night after all. "I Want It That Way" by the Backstreet Boys welcomed us as we walked in (and other Backstreet Boys songs came on throughout the night). It really set the vibe, along with the TVs, pool tables, darts, and lighting inside. The drinks are very cheap (but $10 credit card minimum), so that's definitely a plus. By the end of the night, I had decided that Shenanigans was a classic (and would make a great movie set). I have a feeling we'll be back. read more

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Whenever I witness a domestic violence disturbance on "Cops", I imagine that their night began at a bar like Shenanigans. What's amazing is that I have nothing but good things to say about Bum's Billiards. But those rare, fleeting moments of goodwill I feel for Bum's never fully transcended over to its shabby cousin across the strip mall. I found myself here a few nights ago, since I was subject to the whims of my friend Jersey and the ex-boyfriend issues that had cropped up since her recent return from the Land of Snooki. We began at Bum's, where I ended up fighting with the country mice over the jukebox. Those Wonder Bread bitches tried to drown out my Lady Gaga with Johnny Cash, but the efforts were futile because they just didn't have the "cash" that mattered. One shot led to another, and so we opted for a change of scenery and went to Shenanigans. Although the bright lights of neon domestic beer signs and NASCAR-themed pinball machines isn't all that different across the way. Shenanigans is set up like any suburban watering hole, with the usual staples of pool tables, dart boards, and that ridiculously depressing feeling of smoky desperation. But hey, a drink's a drink--and I had a straight girl and a couple of her straight friends as buffers. The bartender was a girl who was not very friendly, but I didn't take it personally. How would you like slinging drinks for inebriated old men huddled around the bar? There's not really a whole lot to do here, except drink and hope that your friends get tired enough to leave. If memory serves me correct, they sometimes have a karaoke night, where girls get up on the stage and sing the same three Taylor Swift/Carrie Underwood/Kelly Clarkson songs on rotation for a few hours. Guys with backwards hats and passe Ed Hardy T-shirts are usually found throwing darts or playing pool. Thrilling. I had fun because I was with Jersey, and I could smoke inside. By some unbelievable loophole, we're allowed to smoke, which might be the one and only reason I would ever "look forward" to returning. Basically, I think I'd prefer to keep *my* shenanigans safely--and more appropriately--downtown. read more

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This could be my new favorite near-to-home happy hour joint. I went here at 5pm with a friend and a plan for some Wednesday evening drinking and bar games. It was nice and quiet in the cavernous bar, with the jukebox playing classic rock at just the right volume. Approaching the bar, I see Jameson Gold shots on special for $2.50.. (!!!) The last time I was in here, a month or so ago, I noticed the draft beer taps held Bud Light, Coors Banquet, and.... Real Ale Devil's Backbone?? Guess what, they still have DB on tap and they don't serve it in bullshit 10 oz glasses just because it's 8.10% ABV! I order two of those tripel ales and a shot of super smooth Jamie Gold. She says "that'll be $11." Friends, that's how we keeps it real on the NW side. Real cheap. We get some darts at the bar, and play a game on one of their 4 boards. Some blowhard's loud talking urged me to get far away and play a game of pool instead. Getting away is easy here because the bar is so big. I try to get change for the pool table from the waitress, who informs me that POOL IS FREE. Fuck yeah, this night keeps getting better. We play some pool, then shuffleboard (also free), then get a little hungry. I ask if they still have a cafe in the back. Nope, they haven't in about 4 years. Whoops, that's about when I wrote my first review of Shenanigans. BUT, we can order food at the Jardin Corona next door (solid Mexican food), and they will deliver it to you she says. Sweet! I run over, order tacos, and they're brought TO THE POOL TABLE, about 10 minutes later. Drinking, eating, playing pool, and feeding the jukebox. All for about $40, including tips. And they don't allow smoking inside anymore! What's not to like? read more

Everytime I have gone to Main event, i always end up here to finish the night off somehow. With that said, it's because all my friends are karaoke fiends. Which for me its okay because Shenanigans has some great drink specials most nights. The place is pretty big and even if you dont like karoke, you can play shuffleboard, pool, and darts. There are plenty of tables and chairs around though I think more could be placed on the dance floor since no one really dances, or at least when Ive been there. Some of the shorter chairs probably should be replaced as the padding looks pretty grungy and old. The high chairs are much better imo. They have a special every day of the month and some of it are pretty funny and witty. For sipping I usually get Angry Orchards cider and theyre $4 bucks a pop. Its a $10 minimum for credit cards and its probably worth just keeping your tab open because they will only let you charge your card twice if you keep closing it. read more

A diamond in the rough if you're looking for simplicity and good people. My friend and I are new to Austin and we went looking for "karaoke" bars and we scoped out 2. One was Graham Central Station(nice if you're teen and like country music) and Spotlight Karaoke(unfair KJ, poor karaoke selection, smokers). We drove by Shenanigans and saw that they do karaoke as well. So we gave it a shot and we were very surprised. The drinks are reasonably priced and the karaoke is what really surprised us. They have a better selection that some of the other places that specialize in karaoke. The crowd is very respectful and everyone gets cheers no matter how great or how badly you sing a song. And the karaoke heads that come out and are actually good aren't full of themselves. They're there to have fun and act a fool which(to me)is what karaoke is all about. And the KJ's are super cool! Rae Rae, Billy D and JT are awesome. They even let us bring our own karaoke jams on a flash drive! My only complaint is the mens bathroom. It's practically a closet! The place in general has the potential to be an amazing joint but I'm not the owner/manager. For what it is, you get a cool laid back experience. We'll be coming back for more fun! read more

Love this bar! I use to be wary of dive bars, but a friend introduced me to this place and I've fallen in love. The bartenders are amazing, especially Rachel, who strike up amazing conversation and always so welcoming. If you'd like a great bar, come to Shenanigans, have a few drinks, and you'll fall in love too! read more

This place is pretty fun. They have one of those jukeboxes you can control from an app. A lot of good memories were made here.

One of my favorite places to remove the sting of reality. The staff is amazing and attentive. Once, a company I worked for closed and laid off the entire staff. We all went to sulk here and our for round was covered. Thank you Shenanigans! read more

it has nice friendly staff. the prices are good and the clients are by in large regulars. the only thing that can get a bit better is the cleaniness of the bathrooms and the carpets. read more

I'm so glad this bar is still open with COVID 19. The people are nice and drinks were good. It was very chill

When you drive up to this place at night and see the giant neon sign lit up with "SHENANIGANS", you can't help but feel like you are about to be transported into a flick like Porky's VI. That didn't stop me from going inside for my friend's birthday karaoke, tho. For karaoke, not bad. They have an oddly large stage for doing your thing, and a fairly loud p.a. Not the biggest catalog, but decent. 1 star for that. The stage is also kind of segregated a good distance from the bar, so it's not like the weirdo Common Interest deal where you are singing to a bunch of people who are also watching the Super Bowl at the same exact time. The rest of the place is filled with darts (nicely placed where drunk people are way less likely to be hit, an extra star for that), multiple pool tables, some kind of video poker? quiz? perhaps? and carpet. Ug. Carpet in a divey bar. No. But! oddly, the place didn't reek of smoke like I would have expected a place with carpet to, being as old as it appeared. Another star for that. (There's a weird fenced off area on the sidewalk directly outside that appears to serve as a smoker's 'patio'.) If your destination choices of the evening include the Canary Huts or this place, I might opt for the Shenanigans just because I like saying that word and the karaoke is better. Or you are planning to shove a bunch of steaks down your pants in the supermarket checkout so nobody sees that you are stealing them for your frat party. read more

If you are in the area, and want a laid back time, Shenanigans is a good place to hang out. There are six or seven pool tables, some dart boards, and regular karaoke. What I like about the set-up here is the Karaoke is way over THERE, and I can sit way over HERE and keep chatting with friends. There is a high ceiling in the karaoke area, and when it gets lower by the pub area it tends to block *some* of the singing. There are several TVs and NTN trivia boxes are available. There always seems to be a waitress on duty, so you can hang out at your table and get your favorite libations refilled without having to elbow your way to the bar. This isn't a dance club, a night club, or a place that many under the age of 27 will find interesting. It is a nice watering hole with a laid back crowd. read more

Cockroaches-- Hell no. I live right behind shenanigans & often times walk there with my boyfriend. The staff is SO rude. Every single one of them purposely ignores us- at the bar & at our table(whatever). The final straw was last night, my boyfriend & I were sitting up by a pool table by some neon lights. After about 10 minutes my boyfriend jumped up AND FLICKED A COCKROACH OFF OF HIS ARM! Waited for the "waitress" to come by our new table right in the front and politely let her know. She said "ew, that's gross" and walked up to a regular near our old table. Not sure if she was trying to confirm what happened or what. Never apologized. If you like being ignored and bartenders looking extremely pissed and bitchy then this is perfect for you. read more

It's a little hole in the wall bar but it has great vibe to it. Although I wasn't there for Karaoke night they have good equipment, stage and a dance floor. There are also pool tables as well. Bar is small but the bartenders are very nice and engaging with the customers. They are all good but Shay was our favorite. Drink prices are fair and cocktails aren't watered down. read more

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Drinks are cheap and staff is friendly and outgoing. Parking really isn't an issue. Lots of pool tables, dart boards - lots of room. They have electronic poker type games. Dance floor is a pretty good size and they have an electronic jukebox with a pretty good selection. Band that was playing there on NYE - is a house band and they made themselves sound oh so great and so did the venue you but to be TOTALLY HONEST - the band sucked lemons!! For being in the City of Austin (Williamson County) - they post on their door "No Smoking" but they sell a cigrattemachine inside the venue for like $10.00 a pack - thank goodness I don't smoke anymore. I kinda wonder if they still allow them to smoke in there - hhhhmmm :-) read more

SHE-NAY-NAY'S is what my boyfriend and I call this place. The only reason we will still go in here on occasion is because their karoke lasts longer than The Water Tank. I still don't know why we chance it because just the "vibe" of this place alone should be enough to turn us away permanently. The mixed drinks knock you off your ass and before you know it you're arguing about something. The next day you ask each other, "What happened??" Shenaynay's happened. read more

There's one specialty at this Williamson County nightclub that keeps me going back: that's the super Bloody Mary prepared by the best bartenders around North Austin at Shenanigan's. Flavored just right to taste, if you have one Bloody Mary at Shenanigan's, you won't get out the door without having another. Shenanigan's is situated off of Pond Springs Road in North Austin and is just a hop, skip, and a jump from Anderson Mill Road and 183. Located in a shopping strip mall, close to good restaurants to drop in afterward or before you frequent Shenanigan's, this conveniently-located nightclub saves miles of driving to the downtown area of Austin to enjoy live music, choice get-togethers for friends, and plenty of pool game action. Drop by for good live music and a Shenanigan's specialty, a "delicious" Bloody Mary. read more

This was too much of a dive for me, which I'm pretty sure means that others would think it needs to be demolished and the grounds sanctified with holy water. Drinks were weak and indifferently served. The clientele consisted of mostly 55+ old men who openly ogled the woman I was with to the point where she was extremely uncomfortable. Allegedly karaoke happens here but I'm fairly certain I would want no part of it. It's a very large stage though! In fact it's a large bar in general, and when we went (7ish) there was nothing stopping us from claiming 3/4 of it. Summary: no shenanigans happened here. Avoid. read more

Enjoyable atmosphere and good beer selection. TVs everywhere to watch the game, and plenty of pool tables. read more

I inflict damage to the ear holes of random people on a regular basis at Shannie's. I still don't know which nights of the week are typically reserved for Karaoke, but whatever nights they are, they are DRUNK. The KJ - RayRay - is a doll. She doesn't mind my constant hip grinding and references to female genitalia. You've never heard Khia's, "My Neck, My Back" until you've heard it from yours truly after a sad night of drinking until you can't feel feelings. The staff are super friendly and never openly mock or judge you for acting a damn fool by your choice of jukebox "hits" or inappropriate comments that marginalize minorities. In fact I'd say they encourage it. The lovely bar tender and server know most regulars by name and will often follow you on your way out to make sure your drunk ass is not the one behind the wheel. On top of being almost next door to my sisters' and best friends' apartment, this local dive is sure to be a favorite for any looking to admire the finest of North Austin talent and fashion. read more

Home away from home lol Always a good time Staff is amazing friendly and looks out for their customers read more

Things to know about shenanigans: Pool is free. Don't look up Staff is friendly. Always willing to put the Rangers game on Drink specials every day Jello shots are a dollar You have to have someone else with you to get a pitcher Also they have a trough for a urinal. Worth a visit if you're from the neighborhood. read more

Shenanigans makes me happy. I could be having a bad day and the chill waitstaff/bartenders level me out. The regulars are happy to grab a pick-up game of pool or darts and, honestly, it's as close to Cheers as I've found in this zip code. It may seem like another strip mall dive, but try out the Mexican food next door, come over to Shenanigans for a pint, and go home with a smile on your face. Dance, drink, play, throw, shoot, or drink some more; this place just fits. It may not be a "diamond in the rough", but it's my soul food. read more