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    Main Event Austin

    2.8 (529 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    MAIN EVENT AUSTIN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Loud
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Delores L.

    I thought I completed the holiday circuit, however, one more to go. Well...I certainly hope so. This holiday party was held at Main Event Austin, which I had never frequented. I was not prepared for the sensory explosion I experienced when entering Main Event. Lights, camera, action - bright lights permeated throughout the building, sounds of the games being played sharpened your senses and the roar of the crowd within the building felt like you were nearing the end of a race finish line. Let's talk about this place...Main Event Austin is an ideal location for entertainment and fun for every age group! The venue has an assortment of activities to choose from - bowling, arcade games, laser tag, and billiards. Main Event is perfect for families, friends, or group outings. There were a variety of customers present - bowlers, several groups having private parties in the party rooms towards the back of the facility, billiard players and a plethora of arcade customers. Wow! We had a pizza party with a variety of pizza being served. Drinks were on your own, if you chose to have adult beverages. It is always interesting to see work colleagues in a non-work setting. Dan, our server, was attentive and managed to keep multiple individual tabs straight by assigning a number to each customer. Had fun...felt like a kid again...

    Wendy Q.

    We celebrated our daughter's bday here along with my husband and had the best time! Staff was friendly, place was clean, food was fresh and warm. of course the arcade machines are in pristine state, come to have some fun

    I'm the 171. That's me spanking everyone else that evening!! Happy bday to me!!
    Diana S.

    Yesterday was my birthday, and we wrapped up the celebration at Main Event with some bowling and drinks with friends. We stopped by earlier that day to make a reservation, and the staff at the front desk were incredibly friendly and helpful. That evening, we checked in, grabbed our shoes, and bowled for about two hours. Our server, West, was absolutely amazing--he was a whole vibe! Super attentive, on top of everything, and just made the night even better. If you get the chance to have him as your server, you won't be disappointed! So I ordered the fried pickles, and they were outstanding--crispy, hot, and perfectly done. The jalapeño ranch was straight fire. My cousin and I demolished them in no time. Highly recommend! My cousin got the sliders, which came out fresh, but the burger patties could've used a bit more seasoning (maybe a 7 out of 10). Pro tip: add some of that jalapeño ranch to them--it bumps it right up to a solid 8. I had three espresso martinis (with Baileys), and they were solid--definitely a 6.8/10, but I enjoyed them enough to go back for more. Overall, we had a fantastic time! My wife and I already love their Monday night date-night deal with the wristband bowling specials, so we'll definitely be back. If you're in the area, Main Event is worth checking out--especially if you get West taking care of you!

    Sophia B.

    We love coming here during the day to play pool. But they have so much more to do! If you complete the survey on your receipt you get $10 of free game play the next time you're there. We ate an early dinner here and loved our food. I had the taco smash tacos with crispy Parmesan Brussel sprouts as my side. It was so yummy. Hubby loved his Sunny side Up burger too! We like the cleanliness of this place. There is a little bit of maintenance needed in the women's bathroom in the first and second stall. And sometimes there is a little sand on the pool tables from a nearby billiards table. But all in all everything is well maintained. We will definitely be back!

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    Melissa R.

    Everything was great at our visit to Main Event, Austin, TX! Our team building event Funcilitator Cameron was amazing. Friendly, funny, and attentive. We bowled, did a scavenger hunt, and enjoyed the arcade. We also had a fajita bar setup and dessert. Everything was yummy and fresh! I definitely recommend this location and Cameron!

    Had a great time tonight. Jay provided excellent service. As always a great time! Great place for a party.

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    Karen R.

    I took my son and his friends here for his 12th birthday. It was early evening on a Saturday and not too busy. I purchased the "all play pass" for 5 boys and they spent about 3 hours doing everything. Right now the rock walls were not open but there was plenty to do. We had great food service and the staff was very friendly, present, and helpful. The kids loved the pretzels and they had gluten friendly options on the menu. Some of the games were missing the correct number of balls and a couple were broken. However, If a game took my credits I found plenty of staff to help. All in all, it was a successful birthday experience for my kiddo.

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    How much is it to be able to access the arcade and all the other attractions?

    Hi Stacey! Each game is different when it comes to pricing so we're not able to provide you a total, but you have control as to how much you'd like to spend by funding your FUNcard! We also have specials that certainly helps when trying to see what… Read more

    Is it a good place to have a baby shower?

    I don't think so. Unless it's going to be all kids at your baby shower. They don't really let pregnant woman play laser tag without having to go through a hassle. I would just choose a different place for that in my own opinion.

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    The venue has an assortment of activities to choose from - bowling, arcade games, laser tag, and billiards.

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    We've been coming to High 5 for about 6-7 years, and tonight was honestly one of our best…read moreexperiences yet. I have two girls, and over the years I've hosted Girl Scout events and multiple birthday parties here--so we know the place well. Tonight, a manager who was switching out merchandise (the stuffies) stopped to check in and see how we were doing. He was absolutely amazing with both of my girls--so kind and engaging. I believe his name was Josh. That kind of interaction really makes a difference and doesn't go unnoticed. High 5 has also made some updates: the virtual area downstairs is gone, but upstairs now has pool, darts, and slot machines, which adds a fun new vibe. On top of that, the bartenders were very attentive and on point all night. We've always enjoyed High 5, but tonight really stood out. Great staff, great atmosphere, and still a go-to spot for families and events.

    I had a chance to have Chicken wings at High Five. Here is where I begin, this is a great…read moreentertainment place for kids gaming bowling and much more. The Management team, does raise the bar here. But when I see bowling leagues get loud and argumentative, it makes me unhappy that many seem not to care. I was seated and started my menu items to order. Waitress was friendly, and frankly attentive. The food here us really good. The tower of onions rings were seasoned well not overwhelming but just right. Chicken wings are my favorite, I like it plain no drama. Yes! Loved it. Then the grand finale was desert fried Oreo cookie it was a donut with cookie crumbs inside. It's by far, everyone's favorite desert. Give it a try, be adventurous! Hope to see my friend here. Happy Yelping!

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