God Hates Me

Suffering through Austin's hangover cures

"...A third pitcher of Lone Star ordered at the HighBall's Black Lodge room in between renditions of Seal's "Kiss..."

March 18, 2016 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Something Sassy for Christmas

Avant Glam Cabaret says Hello Holiday!

"...they're getting festive with their last show at the Highball, and the last show before Delure takes a well-earned..."

Dec. 23, 2015 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Alamo South Lamar Is Alive!

Drafthouse announces opening date and the special opening film

"...the booze? South Lamar is as famous for the Highball bar as it is for its screenings. The good..."

Aug. 12, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Lights Go Down at South Lamar

Final night at the Alamo Drafthouse mothership

"...businesses have gone. Peaking through the windows at the Highball, the bar has been gutted and only the old..."

Jan. 4, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Alamo South Pulls Out All the Stops For Closing Bash

Cramming everything you love about the Drafthouse into one night

"...will the Alamo South Lamar and next-door bar/playland-for-grownups the Highball (the latter already shuttered in November). The Alamo's keeping..."

Dec. 19, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Food-o-File

Topsy-turvy South Austin restaurant scene

"...December.... Nov. 17 was the last night at the HighBall (1142 S. Lamar). That popular pleasure palace is closed..."

Nov. 23, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Halloween Cocktails

Cocktail recipes for Halloween 2012

"...Sullivan's Steakhouse will be offering Dracula's Kiss, a straightforward highball made with black cherry vodka and cola...."

Oct. 26, 2012 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

FF2012: The Good, The Bad, And the Weird of Fantastic Fest

Surviving the liver-crunching, spine tingling, head-expanding fest

"...stayed in tact. Burton's crew hung out at the Highball bowling after the screening, and no-one was hanging around..."

Oct. 2, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest 2012: Scenes From the Fest

"...Fantastic Arcade at the HighBall..."

Sept. 24, 2012 Photo Gallery

Everything Went Black: My (Fantastic Fest) Rules!

Listen up, FF peeps, wisdom abounds

"...singing "Don't Stop Believing" while smashed on Goldschlager and HighBall cocktails. (Which, you know, could be kinda-sorta cool.)..."

Sept. 13, 2012 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Playback: Heart Transplant

The future of Ray Hennig's Heart of Texas Music, Austin Vintage Guitars, and the HighBall called into question.

"...karaoke bar, bowling alley, and live music venue, the HighBall...."

July 6, 2012 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Alamo Slaughter Sets an Opening Date

Oh good. 'Cause nothing was happening in March, right?

"...cut in the mold of the Drafthouse’s super-successful the Highball, but with an Aztec theme. Alamo executive chef John..."

Jan. 17, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

What I Learned at Fantastic Arcade: Thursday

or, OMG, I got a new 3-D hat!

"...is awesome No, seriously, Fez is freakin' awesome. The HighBall is “Street Pass” heaven OK, the Nintendo 3DS isn’t..."

Sept. 23, 2011 Screens Post by James Renovitch

The 2011 Fried Chicken Update

Flip the bird – onto a waffle, that is

"...underwhelming. Happily, I remembered to check in at the HighBall (1142 S. Lamar), where chef Trish Eichelberger fries young..."

July 29, 2011 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Food and a Movie

Strategic local restaurant suggestions to enhance your SXSW Film Festival schedule

"...• The HighBall (1142 S. Lamar), right next door to the Alamo,..."

March 11, 2011 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

Event Menu

Love is in the air; grub is on the plate

"...the party is hosted by Tim League at the HighBall (1142 S. Lamar, 383-8309). Sample a variety of Sherries..."

Feb. 11, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Wednesday Rewind

Trail of Dead hits Fallon, Filth covers Miles Davis

"...trumpeter Ephraim Owens. In this 30-minute medley at the Highball, the trio melds two standards from the Miles Davis..."

Feb. 9, 2011 Music Post by Austin Powell

Players' Guide

Zynga touches down in Austin, pixel-jamming at the Fantastic Arcade, and more

"...sure what that is, but we'll be there. The HighBall is said to be the headquarters for all the..."

June 25, 2010 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

'No No: A Dockumentary' Benefit

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Dock Ellis' LSD no-hitter

"...is going to be explored in detail at the Highball at 1142 South Lamar along with the premiere of..."

June 9, 2010 Sports Post by Will Eidam

Best Worst Movie

Premiering in Austin, this documentary is about the purportedly "best worst movie" ever made, Troll 2, and its enthusiastic fans.

"...It will be followed by an afterparty at the HighBall, where Troll 2 will play. See "Something to Sink..."

April 23, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

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

"...1142 S. Lamar, 383-8309 www.thehighball.com Monday-Friday, 4:30pm-2am; Saturday-Sunday, 11am-2am..."

Jan. 8, 2010 Food Review by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Food news about town

"...the Alamo Drafthouse at the Ritz to the new Highball bowling alley and karaoke lounge coming from the Drafthouse..."

Sept. 25, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Favorite Vodka Cocktails

"...a cold martini glass or over ice in a highball glass...."

April 19, 2002 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

My First Mister

"...the speed and totality of seltzer fizz in a highball glass, it does boast one lasting distinction. That would..."

Oct. 26, 2001 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Accents and Cowlicks: Julio Torres on Problemista

SNL alum explores the magical world of immigration

"...the suitably disco-themed Truly Outrageous karaoke room at the Highball, Torres looks dressed for the location, with a threaded..."

March 21, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

First Look: Endo

An intimate omakase in West Campus from NYC sushi royalty

"...classic Japanese flavors. For instance, we sampled a gin highball with aromatic peach liqueur that got a burst of..."

March 7, 2024 Food Post by Taylor Tobin

Election Day, STEM Day, Amplify Austin Day, and More Days to Remember This Week

Our guide to community events for the week

"...Tuesday 5, the Highball..."

March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Transitioning to the Big Screen

For Qmmunity Editor James Scott’s birthday, and Transgender Awareness Week, five trans movie recommendations

"...but even more fun to play. Tuesdays, 8-10pm. The Highball, 1120 S. Lamar. instagram.com/extragramsatx...."

Nov. 17, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Season of the Homoscopes

Change is the name of the game this week in Austin’s queer event horoscopes

"...but even more fun to play. Tuesdays, 8-10pm. The Highball, 1120 S. Lamar. instagram.com/extragramsatx...."

Nov. 3, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Rain on Me

A new era at the classic Fourth Street bar starts with Show Director Basüra

"...but even more fun to play. Tuesdays, 8-10pm. The Highball, 1120 S. Lamar. instagram.com/extragramsatx...."

Oct. 20, 2023 Column by James Scott

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