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Punch Bowl Social - Austin Downtown, Austin, TX

Punch Bowl Social - Austin Downtown

4.0
4
54 Reviews
$30 and under
American
522 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701-3553

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Great for happy hour
  • Hot spot
We’re all about good vibes and unforgettable hangs. Whether you’re looking for a chill night with friends, belting out karaoke tunes (even if you don’t know all the words), or just laughing over a few gutterballs, we’ve got you covered. With fourteen locations nationwide, each offering unique adventures, there’s always a reason to come through and make some memories with us.

Every night brings something new, from our crowd favorites, Music Bingo and Trivia, to a Silent Disco with three DJs. Bring your besties or get ready to meet some new ones!

Let us host your next event! We’ve got the beats pumping, drinks flowing, and games ready. From full venue buyouts to exclusive gatherings, we have options to fit your every need.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–12:00 am Fri 11:00 am–2:00 am Sat 10:00 am–2:00 am Sun 10:00 am–12:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Experiences

  • Jazz, Brunch, & Bubbles @ Punch Bowl Social

    May 11, 2025 only
    Celebrate the Mom in your life this Mother's Day with a brunch experience that's more than just a meal. Delicious food, live jazz music, and specials will make this Mom's Day a memorable one – it's the perfect way to spend a Sunday together. Here's what's to expect: Live jazz band (11am - 2pm), BONUS: Stay for our special edition of Mom's Day Music Bingo! (2pm - 4pm), 50% off bowling, karaoke, Dartsee and more until 3pm! $5 Mimosas in partnership with Silver Gate. Reservations are free - book your table now!
    Jazz, Brunch, & Bubbles @ Punch Bowl Social Photo
  • Brunch Club!

    Multiple dates available
    Welcome to Brunch Club, we're making memories one mimosa at a time! Join us every weekend for 50% off games, $5 mimosas and our delicious new brunch menu.

What 54 people are saying

Punch Bowl Social - Austin Downtown reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Punch Bowl Social - Austin Downtown offers a vibrant atmosphere with engaging activities like karaoke and bowling. Guests praised "excellent service" from attentive staff and enjoyed "great food" amidst reasonable prices. However, experiences varied with some noting service delays and unclear game policies. Overall, it's a lively spot for casual gatherings.

54 Reviews
  1. Andrew VIP

    Dallas2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Kitchen is solid but understaffed, so difficult for bartender to take care of everyone.

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  2. lanette

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time there, but it was so much fun. Karaoke was a blast, and the bartender was on point!

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  3. grace VIP

    Dallas1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Hostess forgot to let waiter know we were seated, so we were approached by a server more than 30 minutes after we sat down and we had to get his attention. Once he was aware we had been seated,the server was very apologetic and provided excellent service.

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  4. Daniel

    Corpus Christi1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a good first time experience. We karaoke’d and Doug downstairs made it welcoming

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  5. Robyn

    San Antonio2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good, or server was friendly. Maybe it was the old building having issues, because it smelled like septic or something down stairs, and there was a sign that said all games were free to play, when this only applies to board games and not the arcade games. This was a little confusing for us. Generally it was a good place for a casual bite to eat and considering it was down town on Congress it was reasonably priced.

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  6. Katy

    Washington DC3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We made several large reservations for our group and while we received an email in advance that some games would not be available, we were not told that the entire downstairs would be blocked. That was fine, but the staff seemed incredibly off-put that we were even there to begin with. I understand that we were 2 large parties and a small party and we wanted to sit near each other, but the staff told us that wasn't possible and then accommodated us after it turned out that their plan to split up the groups wasn't even feasible. They made it challenging for us to pay separately (to the point where they told us initially they would only accept 4 credit cards because it was just too much of a pain for them). We received incorrect orders and treatment from the staff that was sub standard. I would not recommend this place unless you have a corporate event with them.

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  7. Felicia

    San Antonio2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We spent the extended Presidents’ Day weekend in Austin. Found out about Punch Bowl Social after googling family friendly places for dinner. It was a short 3 min walk from our nearby hotel. We made a reservation for 9:15 and headed over. Planning to eat dinner play a few games and then call it a night. We arrived closer to 9 and to our surprise we were carded for our ID’s when we walked in. We found that weird and I’m like, well we obviously don’t have an ID for my child… he let us know we would have to leave before “like 10”. So we ended up just grabbing dinner… since we weren’t going to have enough time for games. The food was nothing spectacular. Overall, the website made this place seem much more vibrant and fun. The place was kinda dead. There’s was a group in the karaoke room and one other group at a larger table. A slight disappointment.

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  8. Vanessa

    New Orleans3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic Sunday brunch experience! The food was amazing and we bowled for an hour. Highly recommend!

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  9. Ken

    Hawaii1 review

    1.0

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Hostess refused to seat us in the bar. Sat us in a section that was not being served. Waited 20 minutes, no one approached us for anything. The hostess then sat at her station playing on her phone. Got up and left, walked by the hostess who didn’t even notice since she was buried in her phone.

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  10. Jose

    San Antonio1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came in with a party of 10 and our server was so attentive and sweet! The games were so much fun and the food was great!

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Punch Bowl Social - Austin Downtown is rated 4 stars by 54 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Punch Bowl Social - Austin Downtown

522 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701-3553

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–12:00 am Fri 11:00 am–2:00 am Sat 10:00 am–2:00 am Sun 10:00 am–12:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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