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LOCATIONS
The HighBall
1120 S. Lamar, 512/383-8309
Hours: Mon.-Thu., 4pm-12mid; Friday, 4pm-2am; Sat.-Sun., 1pm-2am
Whether you're looking for a trivia night, a live band, the coolest karaoke rooms in town celebrating every geeky thrill from Super Mario to cinematic Satanism, or just a post-film drink, this bar and event space attached to the Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar movie theatre is just the ticket.
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Music Calendar
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Mondays, 9pm
Motown Monday w/ Matchmaker Band -
Sat., Jan. 26
Fragile Rock, Stretch Panic (10:00), the Mirage Marauders (7:00)
Community Calendar
Sounds Like Fun! Charades Tournament
Teams of four compete for cash prizes. Wed., Jan. 23, 6:30pm.
Chronicle Reviews
The HighBall
If this is diner food, then it's from the best diner in the universe
Kate Thornberry, April 22, 2010
The HighBall
The HighBall offers a hip vibe and a great view of Austin's skyline along with its retro entertainment and varied (and evolving) menu
Virginia B. Wood, January 7, 2010
Best of Austin Awards
- 2017: Readers Best Karaoke
- 2016: Readers Best Party Place
- 2016: Readers Best Karaoke
- 2015: Critics Best Dance, Dance, Karaoke (HighBall)
- 2015: Readers Best Karaoke (HighBall)
- 2011: Readers Best Bowling Alley (TIE: Dart Bowl, The HighBall)
- 2011: Readers Best Lounge (TIE: Rio Rita; the HighBall)
- 2010: Critics Best Emblematic Hangout or Don Draper Bowl-a-rama
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