We went on a raining evening which be careful of the line outside. We had a group of us which took a bit longer to get in of course. I had cash on me so I went ahead and paid since the group primarily didn't. That's where it started to go downhill. You are supposed to get a cash discount which I handed the girl the money and the number expecting change back. Nope. Not even when I brought it up. Instead she just looked at me like what the heck when I asked for my change. It wasn't worth the hassle so I moved on. The indoor service was had to get to the bar with folks wanting to hang out there but way too crowded for that. There is only two bathrooms in there so be ready to stand in line if you need to go. Overall though good selection of music with wide variety of folks. read more

Stopped here for a Bachelorette trip! On the just bar side we were taken care of by Ricky, we LOVED Ricky!! He even came to the karaoke side after and sang for us! The entire staff on the karaoke side was AMAZING we had the best time ever. Danielle (who we found out was the owner) bought us a round of Jello shots because she loved our vibes. We had such an amazing time that we came back the next night (tonight). We had the same experience if I could give more than 5 stars I would. This is the place I'd be a regular at if I was local. Come here with friends and have a blast and tip your servers!!! RICKY RICKY RICKY read more

There are two separate areas: karaoke and lounge. I went to the lounge, which had live music. No vegan options, but they were happy to make me a special-order pizza. Service was prompt and friendly. Craft cocktails were not large but decent; the wine list was good. Recommended. read more

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Velvet lounge has two sides. The main area with karaoke and the other side referred to as "the Corner". I highly recommend the corner crew. Both sides are pricey. But I was treated much better on the non karaoke side. This side has a chill vibe and down to earth people. The volume of the music was at a reasonable volume so you could chit chat. The staff here were very welcoming and the gent who helped me, Doug, was very professional and fun to talk to. The velvet lounge side has quite a few "woo woo" girls screaming and the KJ and staff didn't seem too friendly or lively like you would expect. So I enjoyed the more relaxed easy going vibe on the corner side after a long day. I don't know if they have had trouble here. But the VL side seemed like a hassle with the guy at the front shaking you down and the tense vibe they give off. So this review is for the corner side only since they won me over, and I would definitely come back. read more

Velvet Lounge - This is the side without karaoke ..much nicer and referred to as "the Corner". - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

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We had so much fun singing and having a drink! We had dinner here and the food was really good! We got the sandwiches and a salad. The portions are huge so you could definitely share a sandwich between 2 people. read more

We loved this place so much, so we came back again the next night! Danielle, the owner, treated us like family and was so kind. All of her staff, especially RICKY RICKY RICKY was so good to us. What a great place to hang out!! read more

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We came here for our bachelorette trip TWO nights in a row for karaoke and had the absolute BEST time ever. The service was incredible, the owners were amazing, and the whole family made us feel so welcomed and taken care of. Truly some of the best people! And we HAVE to give a special shoutout to our favorite bartender, Ricky -- 100 out of 5 stars!!! That man is ON FIRE He kept the energy up all night, made amazing drinks, and honestly made our experience unforgettable. Request Ricky for karaoke!!! If you're looking for good vibes, karaoke, great people, and a place that feels like family, this is IT. We will absolutely be back!! read more

If I could give this place a 0/5 I would. Myself and a group of friends visited this place on a Saturday afternoon, two of my friends (a couple) were dancing together and were kicked out for "being too drunk", which we were not by any means. The four of us were sat outside of the bar trying to figure out where to go next and one of the employees came outside and started yelling at us saying that we were trespassing and called the police on us. So aggressive and bizarre. I would stay away at all cost. The staff are clearly on a power trip. read more

Velvet Lounge - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

This was such a fun night! Great staff, lots of fun talking with people, great food and fabulous music. You must stop by if your in town! There is a large bar, lots of room with tables, and cute clothes... I bought one of their karaoke shirts. read more

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Drinks were fine! You had all the standard options. Just keep in mind it is a long wait to sing for karaoke. If you pay a little extra, you can go up first. Seating is limited and a lot of bachelorettes book tables. It's a fun time! It's one of two places open at night. read more

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Ridiculous expensive drinks for a dive bar! I feel like they may have a secret locals menu because there is no way locals would go here and pay the large laminated menu we were given. Service is fine, nothing special. read more

Ricky was so amazing and made my bachelorette that much more fun! I couldn't recommend this place enough! Great service, fun vibes!

This is the best karaoke place hands down in Texas! I give this place 10/10! Rachel is an awesome DJ! Can't wait to go back! read more

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I'm not a fan of karaoke. I'm also not a fan of $40 for 2 drinks- and I still had to tip. We finished the lackluster drinks quickly and left. This is your place for rowdy drunk overpriced bad singing. Meh. read more

Went to the Corner bar which is part of Velvet Lounge and wasn't served so decided to go next door to the Karaoke bar and was denied service. Some guy who worked next door came to the Karaoke bar to tell the bartender not to serve us. There was plenty of other people there who were super intoxicated and were getting served. So we had our group of 14 close out their tabs and went to spend our money elsewhere. The bar we ended up at was way more fun and friendlier. The Band playing even said we were the best fun crowd they have had in awhile! read more

We peeked in while walking by but it wasn't open yet. As we went on down the street, they stepped out to say "come on in". They were about to open and would let us in early. Not only did they let us in, but brought us some popcorn. All of the staff was fun to chat with and the karaoke was fun. Definitely a great place to check out. read more

Pulled up to this spot with my man expecting small-town side-eye... NOPE. These folks understood the assignment. They welcomed us like we were the headliners at Pride brunch. We were buying people drinks left and right like we were in a music video. And let me tell you -- these drinks weren't giving "questionable well liquor," they were giving "I know what flavor is." That espresso martini with Lalo tequila?? BABYYYYY, I need that recipe. Bartender even hit us with a custom pineapple tequila shot li-- and it didn't taste like regret, which is rare. 10/10 would recommend. Today is our second day here. #Emma #Hannah #Christine #John Thank you for the good vibe. read more

All of the bad reviews are people that showed up late and didn't prepare for a place this cool and popular. Please ignore them all. Come here early or plan ahead and be prepared to have fun. Ignore all the bad review is Debbie downers. Great place and service. Everyone here is super nice. Show up early or you will be waiting outside in a line. The fresh pork rines are amazing. What more could you want but great drinks and live music entertainment from a bunch of over served bachelorette parties. Pure innocent and fun enjoyment. 100% recommend. read more

Very nice bartender, but it stops there - the musician was asking for song requests and when someone requested something, he would say he didn't know the song. Then sing your own playlist, dude! Also, we only had 2 drinks on our tab and it was $55 with tip. I had a Bacardi and Diet Coke for $24 - I can buy a whole bottle for that price. The place has potential, but it's sad that you can't enjoy bc of the high drink prices. Ridiculous. read more

Racism! We enter this bar at 4pm and left at 5:40 we order 3 rounds of shots during the time period and we were cut off. We weren't acting crazy or loud. We truly felt like they were trying to get us out. People at the bar were able to get drinks back to back. But we weren't! This is not for people of color!! read more

Manager and one of the bartenders extremely rude. Avoid this places at all costs. Me and some friends were there enjoying the music having a good time. They informed us we could not have any more martinis but would serve us beer read more

Great vibes, this place was so much fun!!! I had a blast for a bachelorette. We really enjoyed kereoke and the staff was wonderful!

Great atmosphere staff was amazing Rachel Q was on point took great care of us. Had a great time. Definitely will be a returning to this spot. read more

Disgusting behavior from the door guys. Our party was "toooooo drunk" to enter but the girl they singled out is PREGNANT. Ridiculous. 0/5

I have been to Velvet lounge twice and both were a bad experience unfortunately. Now this is MY experience based on my expectations going into a karaoke BAR that's open past 90% of the bars on Main Street. I was expecting lively, fun, let loose environment. The first time my friend was asked by management to pull her skirt down - it was a tennis dress with shorts underneath, nothing was showing. And we were not allowed to use our bubble gun inside, they confiscated it at the door. Not a big deal but it was odd we had no issues with it all day and the only place who not only told us don't use that but took it away was the karaoke bar - where I'd assume it would be most welcome. The second time a friend tripped on the ramp coming in the door and was not allowed service - they called the GM to talk to her infront of everyone waiting at the door and tell her she was too drunk and one of her group would have to baby sit her and she would be allowed water and food only. I understand not serving people who are too drunk (which she wasn't) but I did think it was handled poorly and made my friend feel humiliated. We left shortly after that. read more

0 stars. These people suck and are so mean. All of the reviews are true, our bachelorette group was denied in several times even at the start of the night and then when we came back at the end they said we were too drunk and called the calls for literally no reason. The cops were so nice and understanding, I think they also know this is a regular occurrence here. Velvet lounge is a joke! dont waste your time there's plenty of better bars. GO TO CULTURES OR HIVE read more

This is such a cool little bar and karaoke spot. So many talented singers here and the young lady that did the "Before He Cheats" nailed it. It was busyish when we were there and ordering drinks proved best by going to the bar. The drinks were really done well BUT I got a $180 bar tab for 4 drinks. I've gotta call back to get the prices and make sure I didn't buy the bridal parties drinks. Reservations for tables are needed for groups so check with the hostess. read more

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Anytime we come to Velvet Lounge we always have the best experience! The staff keeps everyone safe and the music is always sure to get you singing your heart out. Rachel is the best server hands down and she keeps your drink memorized so when you come back, she'll know your order. Thats really hard to do with such a large crowd so I am impressed! They recently added food next door and when I tell you the margarita pizza is so good, I mean it. If you are looking for good vibes, fun music, and a SAFE atmosphere with top staff, velvet is your vibe! Also did I mention they stay open late??!! read more

My friends and I had high hopes for this place, but our experience was nothing short of disappointing. Despite being completely sober and respectful, we were denied entry -- allegedly because one person in our group "appeared too intoxicated." This judgment was not only inaccurate, but delivered with zero professionalism or effort to assess the situation fairly. It's incredibly frustrating to be treated with such disregard, especially when we were excited to support the local establishment and enjoy a night out responsibly. No one in our group had been drinking prior, and the assumption made about us without any conversation or reasonable cause felt lazy and unfair. Mistakes happen, but the way they're handled is everything. A bit of courtesy and discernment would've gone a long way. Unfortunately, this experience left a bad taste, and we won't be returning. I hope management takes a serious look at how their staff exercises judgment -- because tonight, they got it very wrong. read more

This place was a blast! I'm actually shocked by the negative reviews. Everyone was kind and helpful! You can expect to pay Fredericksburg prices in Fredericksburg so while the drinks could be considered high, we weren't caught off guard by that. The karaoke was fun and we had no problems finding a place to sit. The bartenders moved quickly and we didn't have to wait long. The only downfall was the bathroom set up. As a bar serving alcohol, it would have been helpful to have a bigger bathroom set up for that once you break the seal vibe ;-) great place! We had a blast! read more

First time in Fredericksburg, I went to a few places and they were great, this place was different. The drinks were so overpriced I couldn't believe it, and I'm from California. When you can charge 20% more than California you know you have a problem, the drinks were horribles the ice cube was cloudy like it was faucet water. I would never go here again. read more

The best place to go if you wanna hve fun in Fredericksburg! Karaoke 7 days a week great service great drinks and great food ! The staff is so friendly ! My got to karaoke bar in the hill country ! read more

I was here on a Thursday night where they were doing karaoke and it was such a fun, silly crowd! Best energy on Main St for a weekday. They deserve more stars...not sure why all the low ratings. read more

Came for a bachelorette party, and one of our friends got called MULTIPLE obscenities by the karaoke MC (self-absorbed blonde lady) for asking the simple question of "what spot are we in line for karaoke". Do not go here! Terrible people, I hope it goes out of business ASAP. read more

The woman who was the karaoke MC was so very rude to me and my bridal Party. I had heard nothing but great reviews of velvet lounge, so of course I had to try it out for my bachelorette trip. My maid of honor (also my little sister) was very mistreated by the karaoke MC whenever she asked what number in line she was, after tipping her money. Whenever I went up there to talk to her, she also treated me very rudely. I definitely do not recommend coming here for karaoke if that is what you are looking for. read more

This establishment was AWFUL! Very childish and unprofessional. Wouldn't let our group in, instead of being peaceful they called the cops, half of us haven't even drank yet. They want to do anything but make money. They'll pick and choose who they let in, so don't even waste your time. read more

Diabolical service. Was kicked out last night for no reason...unless it was the drunk guy that bumped into me at my table but no explanation. And I'm a local. Sheesh read more

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this place is the best!!! the staff is so kind!!! will for sure be coming back!!!! this place was so fun!!

So loud we couldn't stay for more than a minute. 2 of us had to cover our ears to even try to stay. The waitress was very kind but we couldn't handle the volume. Really too bad. read more

If zero stars was an option I would pick it. Absolutely disgusting, disrespectful, racist establishment. Was in town for a bachelorette party and was denied entry due to "capacity" when the bar was very visibly dead, multiple people had left the bar and the bouncer still did not let us enter. He would not give me a number when I asked what the "capacity limit" was and proceeded to let a group of white men in before us. Would NEVER recommend this place especially if you're a POC. read more