10/08/09

BAD

by JackieMolasses

Imagine Nazi Germany, but a million times worse.

09/04/09

Gone straight to hell

by Grub Dog

This used to be one of the best places to play music, hear music and have drinks in Austin. Since it's move to Karaoke, it is just sad and lonely. Made the mistake of going in their a few months ago and I felt I lost a part of my soul... and not in the good way I used to lose my soul there.

Stay away. Don't support this place and hopefully it will either close or the owner will learn his lesson and realize that South Austin doesn't give a damn about Karaoke.

Bring back live music at Egos!

• Pros: None
• Cons: All

11/08/08

Another one bites the dust

by BrandyeP

I didn't believe it until I saw it for myself.

I had heard this Austin institution had went soft so I went there

last night to see for myself. It was a sad, sad, site. I will never go

back Ego's. I loved this place, spent much money here on Lone Stars, saw

many great shows, famous folks, & danced my self silly. It is no more. Just

a cheezy sad place for cheezy sad people to go. It's now a total joke.

• Pros: None anymore
• Cons: VERY annoying Karaoke

09/01/08

South Austin Karaoke Fun

by potter26

Ego's has undergone many changes recently and although I do miss hearing live music all the time I do not miss paying a cover. That's right NO MORE COVER at Ego's. The Karaoke is a bit of a change but it still has a great atmosphere with friendly bar staff. I have even gotten up and started to sing, something that I swore I would never do, and the funny thing was I had a blast! Although not entirely the same it still has all the qualities I look for in a bar, a comfortable place to relax and have a good time. It is also nice to go in now and be greeted when you walk in instead ignored for 5 minutes before even being approached. The new management has done nothing but good for the place in sales, staff, smell, and over all environment.

• Pros: free parking and no cover
• Cons: small bathrooms

08/28/08

Great Place!

by rugby77

Ego's has undergone a major transformation for the better over the last six months. The rude and greedy bartenders have been replaced by much friendlier and able staff. Yes, sadly it's true, no more live music. However, surprisingly karaoke is doing spectacularly well! There are drink specials, superior staff, and finally clean bathrooms! I'll be back!!

• Pros: great staff and strong drinks
• Cons: parking

07/27/08

Betrayed

by Grubdog

The patrons and employees and the musicians who supported Egos for all of these years feel betrayed by the change to Karaoke. Please do not patronize this bar. Even if you like Karaoke, this place does not give a damn about you, they just want your stinking money. Let it die and let something better take it's place.

• Pros: None
• Cons: IT'S A KARAOKE BAR!

07/24/08

Worst Karaoke Bar Ever

by TravtheCrooner

On Friday night, they have the worst Karaoke host ever. He goes by Ares and was supposed to start at 10 PM but didn't start until 10:45 PM even though he was there earlier hanging out BSing. When he finally started, he gave no explanation or appology. He sang at the beginning of every rotation, even though there were about 15 customer singers. At 12:30 AM, I signed up for my next song and Ares said it would be about an hour and 10 minutes before I would sing. That would be about 1:40 AM and so I said OK. At about 1:30 Ares bored the audience with a 10 minute scream session he called a song and then, to my amazement, announced that the show was over.

This is a guy who has a lot to learn about customer service. He starts late, finishes early and lies to customers. This is one Karaoke bar that I will never go to again.

• Pros: Parking is good
• Cons: Terrible Karaoke host. Not so friendly bar tenders. No food available.

04/07/08

Death from above

by Rjbanta

Ego's Lounge as you knew and loved it is no more. It has been turned into a Karaoke bar by it's owner. Seriously. A bar that used to bring you the likes of Dale Watson, Bill Kirchen, Redd Volkeart, Two Hoots and a Holler, James Hand and a million others is now a Karaoke bar. Goodbye Austin, it was good while it lasted. So if you're into $2.50 Lonestar and some dude sleazing his way through Hotel California for the third time, Ego's Lounge is for you!

Unlike the name, there aren't big egos at this hidden gem, so check your pretense at the door.

by Contributor

In Short
Behind the gas station, enter a dark, smoke-filled atmosphere that's the perfect place to chill and have a few drinks with friends. The bartender can whip up a dirty martini as quick as he can crack open a Lone Star. Two pool tables in the back room are popular, so be prepared to pass the time with a game of foosball.

12/11/05

Still the coolest place in town

by madamx

I go to Ego's all the time and find it fun. Yes sometimes its loud and there is uaually a cover, But its not smokey inside anymore and the music is GREAT 5 out of 7 days.

I always meet the nicest people and leave feeling like I had a great time.

It's also a great day time/ happy hour hang out very mellow.

The staff is helpfull and experienced. Not to mention that the Ego's girls are super cute. Oh and did you know that it is under new management. The place keeps getting better.

• Pros: Fun, Good Music, Great Staff
• Cons: Sometimes its loud, slightly high prices