First visit here despite living 1 min around the corner. Came in with zero expectations based on the reviews and have been thoroughly impressed. Our bartender, Lloyd, had incredible energy when we first arrived. We heard he can be a tough cookie but that seems like if you have an issue that’s a “you problem” (just be kinder). Ordered a spread of mini corn dogs, fried pickles (chips not spears), and waffle fries. Everything was perfect and a step above lackluster bar food. Free pool on Mondays (use the green table, not the blue, you’ll thank me later) so that was a happy surprise. All in all I’ll definitely be back for their happy hour (ends at 7p) and maybe an arcade game next time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mark Martin
Purple kool-Aid was pretty good 💯😊
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hip-Hop Police
🚨 Hip-Hop Police Review 🚨 Bar: Bender Bar & Grill 321 W Ben White Blvd # 300, Austin, TX 78704 Date: 10/03/2025 Song Played:14 Songs Later Blocked :13 Verdict: Every hip-hop track I played seems to be removed. Case Report: My girl and I visited Bender Bar for the first time. Upon arrival, security was polite and welcoming. Once inside, we waited a bit before the bartenders acknowledged us, but service picked up afterward.
We ordered drinks and headed to the patio, where we purchased several songs on the jukebox — including tracks by Future, Jeremih, and Snoop Dogg. Later, we bought four more hip-hop songs, enjoying about 14 total before calling it a night.
The next day, I checked the TouchTunes app and noticed that every song we played — along with a large portion of the hip-hop catalog — had been removed from Bender’s playlist.
It appears Bender Bar now leans heavily toward alternative genres while filtering out hip-hop.
“Bender, please explain why hip-hop isn’t welcome on your jukebox.”
Rating: ⭐ Final Note: “Hip-hop’s is not safe here— this bar fails the inspection. 🎤” #HipHopPolice #TouchTunesWatch
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 2
Caroline
Best place to play pinball in Austin. Great burgers. Great bartenders.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Adam Andersen
The owners are amazing, the bartenders are cooler than you. Don't worry, they'll let you know. Great beer & cider selection, too. If you can't find the UT game, they will always have you covered.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tyler Barbier
Don’t come here. They will end your song on touch tunes if they don’t like it. Absolutely disgusting…I understand having a vibe…then don’t allow free autonomy of music with touch tunes. I lost money because of this.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Sonja Ashcraft
Good atmosphere good munchies good people!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
crystal schloeter
Its always inviting no awkward moments love it not too much drama at all
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jerry Rodriguez
Not bad but not great. Wings were OK. Sliders were on dry rolls.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Lindsey
grumpy. that’s how i’d describe this place. bartenders are annoyed that you show up. weird because that’s how they get paid? felt very unwelcomed. aparently that’s the “vibe” here
They have 7 year olds playing pool here. Unattended, the parents that did show up are drunk and they still allow this to happen.
Matt Ramos
Used to come here all the time and recently returned. Definitely feels and smells like a 6th street bar these days. The service and food and still great though.
First visit here despite living 1 min around the corner. Came in with zero expectations based on the reviews and have been thoroughly impressed. Our bartender, Lloyd, had incredible energy when we first arrived. We heard he can be a tough cookie but that seems like if you have an issue that’s a “you problem” (just be kinder). Ordered a spread of mini corn dogs, fried pickles (chips not spears), and waffle fries. Everything was perfect and a step above lackluster bar food. Free pool on Mondays (use the green table, not the blue, you’ll thank me later) so that was a happy surprise. All in all I’ll definitely be back for their happy hour (ends at 7p) and maybe an arcade game next time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Purple kool-Aid was pretty good 💯😊
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
🚨 Hip-Hop Police Review 🚨
Bar: Bender Bar & Grill
321 W Ben White Blvd # 300,
Austin, TX 78704
Date: 10/03/2025
Song Played:14
Songs Later Blocked :13
Verdict: Every hip-hop track I played seems to be removed.
Case Report: My girl and I visited Bender Bar for the first time. Upon arrival, security was polite and welcoming. Once inside, we waited a bit before the bartenders acknowledged us, but service picked up afterward.
We ordered drinks and headed to the patio, where we purchased several songs on the jukebox — including tracks by Future, Jeremih, and Snoop Dogg. Later, we bought four more hip-hop songs, enjoying about 14 total before calling it a night.
The next day, I checked the TouchTunes app and noticed that every song we played — along with a large portion of the hip-hop catalog — had been removed from Bender’s playlist.
It appears Bender Bar now leans heavily toward alternative genres while filtering out hip-hop.
“Bender, please explain why hip-hop isn’t welcome on your jukebox.”
Rating: ⭐
Final Note: “Hip-hop’s is not safe here— this bar fails the inspection. 🎤”
#HipHopPolice #TouchTunesWatch
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 2
Best place to play pinball in Austin. Great burgers. Great bartenders.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The owners are amazing, the bartenders are cooler than you. Don't worry, they'll let you know. Great beer & cider selection, too. If you can't find the UT game, they will always have you covered.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Don’t come here. They will end your song on touch tunes if they don’t like it. Absolutely disgusting…I understand having a vibe…then don’t allow free autonomy of music with touch tunes. I lost money because of this.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Good atmosphere good munchies good people!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Its always inviting no awkward moments love it not too much drama at all
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Not bad but not great. Wings were OK. Sliders were on dry rolls.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
grumpy. that’s how i’d describe this place. bartenders are annoyed that you show up. weird because that’s how they get paid? felt very unwelcomed. aparently that’s the “vibe” here
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
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They have 7 year olds playing pool here. Unattended, the parents that did show up are drunk and they still allow this to happen.
Used to come here all the time and recently returned. Definitely feels and smells like a 6th street bar these days. The service and food and still great though.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 3
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Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Cold and rats
Cheap drinks and fast service!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
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