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Ego's

510 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704-1716
Phone: (512) 474-7091

Ratings & Reviews Summary for Ego's

What Users are Saying:

  • Good social scene
5 Star Rating
 
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User Reviews for Ego's

Citysearch (4), Frommer's (1), All (5)

1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

04/07/2008 Posted 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!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/11/2005 Posted 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

2 Star Rating: Below Average

10/25/2002 Posted by drewkona

Where do they get off on charging so much for beer? I mean, I dig the atmosphere and all, but the staff is unfriendly and not particularly helpuful. Especially when grabbing you a $2.50 can of Schiltz. Want to pay a cover at 5:30 in the afternoon. Ego's is your place! Drop this place like a hot potatoe. Way overrated...

Pros: Cool atmosphere, Live music

Cons: Too expensive, always a cover, Crappy service

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/05/2002 Posted by josh

I think this is my favorite bar in town. Nice and dark. Christmas lights. Friendly people. Good drinks. Too smokey, though.

Editor's Review

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

Insider Tips

When to Go

Stop in on Wednesdays at 10pm to catch Shane Bartell, a throwback to a young Burt Bacharach.

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Bar/Club Information

Atmospheres

  • Live Music
  • Bars
  • Clubs
  • 21 & Over

Parking

  • garage

Live Music

  • Yes

Hours

  • Daily 12pm-2am

Minimum Age

  • 21

Payment Types

  • Visa
  • MasterCard
  • American Express

Music Types

  • Country
  • Folk & Bluegrass
  • Blues
  • Alternative Rock
  • Hard Rock & Heavy Metal
  • Rock & Pop

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