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    Vigilante Gaming Bar

    4.2 (284 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Gastropubs
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Simpreet K.

    Our group of 11 people had such a fun evening. We played about 3 games in about 2 hours. The people who explained the games to us did a pretty good job. The games themselves were very engaging and appealed to most people in our group. The vibe is cool, laid-back and almost nerdy- I love it. The warm mulled spices apple cider drink was particularly nice on a cold Austin evening. The food options were ok, could be better though. I understand that the focus is not on food but on the games. Overall, such a great experience. Highly Recommend.

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    Jessica R.

    Went here for a birthday gathering with myself and 6 friends on a Saturday night. I reserved a standard booth for the occasion. Make sure to reserve in advance as this place is very busy and books up! I've wanted to come here before but without a reservation it's hard to get in. The staff were very nice and attentive. And they have a nifty table button for when you need service so you're not waiting for a drink refill forever. The food was very tasty, basically standard pub fare, while their drinks were more inventive. They offered me cookies for my birthday, which were honestly really good. All the food was so good that I forgot to take photos before I ate it all . The only downside was our booth being right by the door and being blasted by the cold every time a new group came in. But that's just because it was one of the rare cold Texas nights. The decor is very cool and they even have a few hidden game rooms for reservation. I'll definitely be back!

    Samyukta S.

    I love Vigilante so much! Such a unique + creative concept and gorgeous space. The pub food, drinks, and dessert are outstanding. Their chocolate chip brown butter cookies are probably one of the best things I've ever eaten. They boast an impressive selection of board games for various party sizes. Reservations can be made for two hour blocks of time, during which you can play as many games as you like. They have "game masters" who do an amazing job of making rounds and explaining rules of your chosen game, which greatly simplifies game play and allows you to optimize your time. I've been a few times with different sized groups and always had a blast. I believe there's a set charge per person for game play, in addition to food and drinks purchased. However if an entree is purchased, it either waived or discounts the game play fee. Highly recommend for a fun evening out!

    Paulina A.

    I'm conflicted. We had a 5p reservation and we got there maybe at 4:52p, by the time we were seated and realized there was a HH menu plus we inquired as soon as the server got to us but it had turned 5p on the dot. So the server's reaction to us asking if we made it on time for HH was a cold and hard NO. I mean, I understand but we had never been here before so I just think it could be a pass or maybe allow one drink only. Or just a little more finesse with the no. We had about 3-4 different servers/waiters throughout our 2-hour stay. It didn't feel consistent. I think we were asked who was our server like two, three times plus our food order too. Drinks and food were above average and it went well with the bar food theme. It was dark inside to create a dungeon like ambiance with adequate lighting to be able to play . Lo-fi music in the background for the entire time we were there, with some renaissance style beats here and there but overall, it was nice to have background music without lyrics or popular music that could be distracting. As we were leaving, the place got more and more guests. I really liked the "game menu" layout plus the game masters. Five stars for that. They had an ability to concisely explain the games to us. We played a total of 3 games. The condition of one of the clue/detective games, which appeared to be popular by its wear and tear, was hard to play because you couldn't see some of the critical pictures on it. It probably should be taken out of commission or address the missing images before putting it out in circulation again. I would go back and give it another shot, for sure. I truly love a game night, typically at my house, so I really like the concept this place carries. It's wholesome, you can have a drink and fried pickles plus do an activity. Maybe the experience will be better the next time around.

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    Amanda R.

    Looking for a fun experience with delicious food and drink? Then Vigilante is for you! This place is so fun to go for a game night or just for food and drinks. I went and did not play any games since I did not realized it was a gaming bar but saw their game selection and it was amazing. As well, their staff is super nice and attentive, the whole concept of having a button for whenever you need to be helped, is great so you do not have to wave down your server.

    Azul game
    Sandra K.

    I was so excited when my friend suggested us to go to Vigilante for a board game night. I have seen so many Instagram reels and wanted to experience it for myself. We came on a Wednesday night and were immediately sat. There was a parking lot as well as a parking garage that they validate parking for. The dark interior and lighting are so intimate, and the board games are stored on beautiful floor to ceiling bookcases. It is $7 for endless play on Wednesdays, and if you order an entree any night, the game night fee is $6. I ordered the Vigilante burger, which comes with the choice of fries, pretzels or a side salad. We played Sh*t Happens, Boop, Isle of Cats, and Azul. We asked for the game master to come teach us how to play the game. There was a little bit of a wait, but the game master was great at explaining the rules and giving us tips. Whenever needed help or wanted to switch games, we pressed the button at our table to turn on the light above our table, alerting the staff we were requesting assistance. All the staff members were so friendly and informative. I would highly recommend this gastropub for a fun date night or friend gathering, and I love how they serve food and drinks!

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    Colette E.

    Three years later and we still drive the 3+ hours a few times a year to visit this gamer's paradise! The updated menu is delish and I'm so happy with the rotating game library and game master staff to keep teaching us new games. Please open a DFW location

    Inside, Friday night. Place was bumpin!
    Sean M.

    What an awesome concept! Came here got husbands 34th bday. Part of 5. Rented the table for 2.5 hrs - which was definitely not long enough, I think next time we'll do 3 or 4 hrs! Parking was pretty easy at the parking garage, and vigilante validates parking for up to 4 hours so that's awesome too. The food is kind of like small bites, so we ordered a few things here and there. Tab was actually lower than we thought it be! The alcoholic (or even the virgin cocktails) is where they get you in terms of price. From what I ended up eating, I'd give the food a 3.9/5. We brought our own games but also "checked out" one of theirs. We had such a blast, and definitely see ourselves returning!

    Mushroom Burger, truffle fries
    Brian C.

    What a fun time! Solid food, a great selection of games, and helpful staff. I enjoyed my mushroom burger, and the fries + fried pickles were good too. I sort of wish I got the caesar salad since I felt bogged down the rest of the night from the heavy food. Not their fault though! We played a few really fun games that I hadn't heard of before, and the staff were very helpful when explaining how to play. Great date or hangout spot!

    Chicken Cesar and fries
    Jacob E.

    Set at the bar Friday night, easy to grab a seat and grab a quick bite to eat. The prices are really fair. I would recommend the Chicken Caesar at $12 its a great deal. The bartenders were quick to serve us and teach us about the 200+ board games they offer to play while you are there. There are a lot of tables as well as bar

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    Christopher C.

    Big fan of the service and games. For $5 unlimited game play, it's a hell of a good time. The finger foods are good and not too distracting from the game at hand. I'd recommend any of the foods/drinks, but I'd be remiss if I didn't encourage you to check out "awkward guests or coup" Side note: parking garage charges you after 2 hours Cheers!

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    Kathy Z.

    I hadn't been here since pre-COVID times, but I was glad to see so many of my favorite things still there. The food was good even though I missed the slider options from before. Our server and the game master were both very helpful. It was easy to make a reservation. We had to park in the garage but Vigilante will validate for you. I love the casual ambiance as it contributes to a fun night of gaming with friends.

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    Great place to hang out! love the food, the people and the games! also love the events!

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    A great place to spend an evening with friends. Large selection of games, great food and a very helpful staff.

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    Very fun, great food and knowledgeable staff. The entire set up was great as well. We'll definitely be back.

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    Ask the Community - Vigilante Gaming Bar

    How does renting tables work?

    Also, you won't be charged the $5 fee if you stay under an hour or, which is what I do with my girlfriend, is Tuesday night's are FREE (no charge no matter how long you stay).

    Is this a family place or just adults?

    I wouldn't take really young children here, but it's totally fine for 12 and up, I think. They do serve alcohol, as a note.

    Is it true that it's free if you come in costume?

    HI Rachel, We had a specific promotion in October which offered free game rentals for patrons in… Read more

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    We went to Salty Sow on a Friday evening. We had a reservation and were promptly sat outside. They…read morehave huge fans, so in spite of the heat it was very pleasant. We were excited to try the food, and were hungry. Our server appeared (I can't remember his name but he was a short guy with blond hair). I ordered a cocktail and my husband ordered beer to begin with. He went away and then came back asking my husband if he wanted some whiskey cocktail, and we corrected him that we had asked for a particular beer. No big deal. We then ordered the deviled eggs and shishito peppers, and the red fish and short ribs for entree. A lady brought us the drinks, and the deviled eggs. Our server swung by and then disappeared. We thought the shishito peppers were on their way. We waited for what seemed like a really long time and still no shishito peppers. We also noticed that each table had a carafe of water except ours. We were just given water once, and then our server never bothered to fill the water up. Anyway, we kept waiting since there was no sign of the server. At this point, we felt he might have forgotten the second appetizer and we just did not want it, but he was nowhere to be found. A man (not our server) brought out our entrees. We then told him that we had been waiting for our second appetizer and would just want to cancel it. We asked if we could get the biscuits instead. He brought out the biscuits within a few minutes. Now this is where it really annoyed us. Had our server just come over and said he had forgotten our shishito peppers, it would have been okay. Human. What he tried was act smart and dropped by saying the shishito peppers would be out to which we said that we didn't want an appetizer after an entree and had cancelled it. I almost felt like he was treating us as if he thought we don't really dine out or whatever and he could just make fools of us. This really didn't sit right with me. We asked him for water and he filled it up left. The food was above average. The short ribs were good but my red fish had been hammered! The biscuits were good. The deviled eggs were good as well. Anyway, we finished our meal, and got the check, paid, and were waiting to finish our drinks. The receipt was on our table. Also, note, it was not a particularly busy day with several empty tables. What our server did next was absolutely unacceptable. I think he wanted to see if we had tipped him after his awful service. We did, but not 20% as we always do because of the soddy job he did, not to mention his attitude. We paid 15% which I think was more than what he deserved now. Out of nowhere, and mind you,after being absent for long periods before, he just came by, grabbed the paid up bill from our table to our shock, while we were still sitting and talking, looked at the bill, turned towards us, and muttered something angry under his breath and walked away. I have never seen this level of entitlement and bad behavior. We left right away. We had been really looking forward to this meal but I would not want to go back. The food was good, but not great, and I would not want to put up with such obnoxious behavior as a paying customer.

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    Avoid at all costs. We showed up on a girls trip excited to…read moredine here. We were completely mistreated by the staff (except the one very sweet girl at the front desk). They seated us in the far back table which we instantly thought was strange, considering they had many open tables for us. As we were ready to order our dinner and drinks, our server told us to order food first, insinuating that we were incapable of having a drink. When we asked him if there was a problem he simply said they can not serve us drinks, simply because we are a loud bunch of girls, which they took as unruly? We chose to leave and when asked to speak to a manager. We were greeted by a very RACIST white lady named Osha. No personality and no clue on hospitality. If you run a restaurant that is so "popular" you need language training. Thankful we didn't give them our business. They certainly do not deserve us. This is a racist establishment.

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