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Punch Bowl Social - Austin Downtown, Austin, TX

Punch Bowl Social - Austin Downtown

3.6
3.6
43 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for groups
  • Great for happy hour
  • Lively
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
    (512) 549-8937
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Experiences

  • 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 43 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.6
3.6 based on all time ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 3.5Service
  • 3.7Ambience
  • 3.5Value

NoiseModerate

43 Reviews
  1. Jennifer

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Decent place for a group gathering. Food and drinks are good, service not as much. We had issues from the beginning -- we'd booked a table for 12 + a highchair, and selected standard seating (vs. bar or high top) since we had a toddler with us. Got there and they tried to put us at two long high top tables next to the bar -- the high chair would've been two feet below the table top. After some pressure, they moved us. Server was nice, but not super attentive -- he missed the opportunity to sell more drinks because he didn't ask. It turns out there was a large private party in the game area downstairs and no one else was allowed down there until 1.5 hours after we arrived. Having access to both food and some fun things to do is why we booked for a large, mixed-age family group in the first place, so that wasn't ideal. The bartender downstairs was a complete jerk and not helpful AT ALL with getting us set up for bowling -- he made it clear that every question or request was an inconvenience for him. Another gentleman did end up helping and was very nice. Overall, it was a decent, but not great, experience. The Domain location is much nicer and a way better layout (all on one level), but we didn't want to go that far north. I would not likely book at this location again.

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  2. RobertS

    VIP

    Richmond

    38 reviews

    4.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    A nice breakfast. Not what I expected for Sunday brunch. Place was virtually empty at noon.

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  3. Reef

    San Antonio

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was good. It smelled pretty bad in the restaurant and there were private events going on, they sat us right next to the party even though there were tons of other empty tables- soooo awkward.

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  4. Caitlin

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Venue looked incredible, we were looking for interactive games for a bachelorette party but it was oddly quiet for noon on a Sunday!! Food was absolutely delicious service was a little slow but over all great for big parties

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing. We went for Mother’s Day and everything was beautiful. There was live music and fresh flower bouquets being made. The food was delicious! Will definitely be back soon.

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  6. JayF

    Austin

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We decided to try something a little different for an early Mother's Day outing, and we were not disappointed. We loved the fun, open space (I remember when it WAS Scarbrough's, lol), the super-friendly hostess and staff, and some very tasty dishes. Our party of 12 spanning four generations had a wonderful time.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Ordered a table for 9. We got sat at this log table that sat 8 with a chair pulled to sit at the “head” of the table. Unfortunately, there is no where to put your legs at the head of the table, so I ended up practically straddling the table for the whole meal. Also, the chairs were quite uncomfortable, and some of my family ended up opting to stand while eating. Our server did not seem to be the most knowledgeable about the place; we had to ask for a brunch menu, and she couldn’t give a single recommendation about anything. The food itself was pretty good, and we enjoyed trying out some of the games. I would say overall the experience was 3/5, and I’m grateful they had openings for a brunch reservation while my family was here to celebrate my graduation. 

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  8. AmandaM

    VIP

    Jacksonville

    24 reviews

    3.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our food was ok, nothing special. Had no clue it was a bowling alley. We just ran in to eat because it started raining. Definitely won't be back to eat.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Unfortunately not up to par when it comes to service and ambiance

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 6, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The entire place smelled like sewage both upstairs and down. No clue why they would even open like that.

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FAQs

Punch Bowl Social - Austin Downtown is rated 3.6 stars by 43 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 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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