Business Hours
Closing soonMonday
10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday
10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday
10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thursday
10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Friday
10:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Saturday
10:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Sunday
10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
13729 Research Blvd, Austin, TX 78750, USA Get directions
This sprawling Austin entertainment complex pairs Pinballz's signature wall-to-wall collection of classic and modern pinball machines with go-karts, bowling lanes, and a full bar and kitchen, so it leans more toward a full evening out than a quick stop. First-timers usually notice the sheer density of games packed in — vintage cabinets sitting right alongside the latest tables — making it easy to lose a few hours without realizing it.
Monday
10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday
10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday
10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thursday
10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Friday
10:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Saturday
10:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Sunday
10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Austin
Alamo Drafthouse's Mueller location keeps the chain's signature formula intact: you order food and craft cocktails right from your seat, delivered quietly mid-film, while a strict no-talking, no-texting policy keeps the room focused on the screen. Beyond first-run releases, it's worth checking the calendar for themed screenings, quote-alongs, and the pre-show reels of vintage clips that Alamo curates instead of commercials.
Austin
On Austin's busy 6th Street, Esther's Follies stages a long-running musical-comedy revue blending political satire, sketch comedy, and live magic, with a glass backdrop that opens onto the sidewalk so passersby on the street become part of the show. Expect topical, irreverent humor and a vaudeville spirit—and note that performances run later in the week, so check the schedule before you go.
Pflugerville
Just off I-35 in Pflugerville, Austin's packs go-karts, bowling lanes, mini golf, batting cages, and a sprawling arcade under one roof, with a bar and grill to regroup between rounds. It's the kind of all-in-one spot families and groups land on for a rainy afternoon or a birthday, where you can bounce from the track to the lanes without ever moving the car.
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