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Petes Dueling Piano Bar in Austin
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Austin, Travis County, Texas, US
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Delivery
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Highlights
Fast service
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Great beer selection
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Great cocktails
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Live music
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Live performances
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Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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Offerings
Alcohol
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Beer
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Cocktails
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Spirits
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Wine
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Bar on site
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Wi-Fi
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Restaurant
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Atmosphere
Casual
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Crowd
Groups
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Tourists
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Planning
Accepts reservations
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Phone: +1 512-472-7383
Site: http://www.petesduelingpianobar....
Site: http://www.petesduelingpianobar....
Opening hours
- Monday:8PM–2AM
- Tuesday:8PM–2AM
- Wednesday:7PM–2AM
- Thursday:7PM–2AM
- Friday:7PM–2AM
- Saturday:7PM–2AM
- Sunday:8PM–2AM
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Comments (199)
Best experience I have ever had in a Piano Bar. They were amazing, both in the “duo” and in the “band” formation.
MORE GUITARS THAN PIANOS. PAY COVER TO ENTER TO BE TALKED DOWN TO BY EMPLOYEESDid not see “dueling pianos” at all as their name says.Rarely played piano, only seemed the performers wanted to play guitar. Would’ve rather played their own songs than songs patrons paid money to request.Rude busboy with long hair accosted myself and friend at 1:55am. Telling us that we were “annoying him” and that we “needed to be quiet”. Other than the waitress, poor staff and bartender experience.Female waitress was excellent and worked to resolve drink order that bartender made that tasted like cough syrup.If you want a cocktail made correctly, don’t come here. Ordered a hurricane, and was given cough syrup that consisted of rum and grenadine, even though the ingredients to a hurricane was listed on their menu. Nice to spend $30 on 2 of those when I could’ve gone to Walgreens for NyQuil at a fraction of the cost for the same taste.
Great place! They make the experience the best! The staff is really friendly and welcoming. Love the 🎶 all the time.
Best time of my life in a while. Great musical talents! I play the piano pretty well, but wow, those guys have alien abilities!
$15 cover... 8$ for a 12 oz truly... not a a festival... piano guys were great, waitress upstairs stood by the stairs for 20 min... didnt even come to get drink orders. Heard great things, wasnt worth the 15$ unless it goes to the piano players..
Made a stop here on a bachelor party and we are sure glad we did. Highlight of the trip so far! We were given exemplary service by our server molly, she looked after us like a friend would. We had a blast and will be back for sure!
This place is a blast. How do those guys remember the words to so many songs?!
Came here a couple years ago and had an absolute blast. Got there early to ensure we got a table with a great view! Had drinks, laughs, and good company. If in the area (even if you’re not a piano person) do yourself a favor and go here.
First time at this place. Give a 5☆ assignment avancer the bar. I recommande this place too every o r who comes in Austin
Good drinks, great music. Piano players knew a ton of songs, you could request (almost) anything. Super fun atmosphere
PERFECT atmosphere for a bachelorette, birthday, any celebration really. Everyone is hyped and had a ball across the whole bar. Definitely worth a stop on the 6th st. Party scene
That was a absolute awesome experience never a dull moment so much talent very entertaining I didnt know what I was in store for going in there its a must see !!! It was music, comedy and a nice mature crowd !!!
Went here on a week night with a large group of friends and we had a blast.Great entertainment and a must do if in Austin
Jade the best bartender we ever have ! She’s so upbeat and amazing best person ever. She’s the life of the party ! Knows how to bring the upbeat to the party ! She deserves the best!!!
Loved this bar! Definitely a must do for anyone visiting. The band was spectacular and played a wide variety of music. There was lots of bar staff and girls walking around with jello shots. If you want to have a table on the main floor you must make a reservation otherwise just stop in.
Super fun musical experience with some comedy
Fabulous place to enjoy music, the artists are top quality. This piano bar is a must visit place in Austin for 80s/90s music lovers.
Such a fun place! The music team has amazing chemistry that made the experience unforgettable. Jade was our server and she was excellent! Answered all our questions, was very attentive, and made us laugh the whole night as well. Will definitely return.
This place was a lot of fun!We got there right as it opened on a Thursday night, and it seemed like a ghost town. However, by 10PM the place was packed and jumping. Get there early if you want a good seat.Hint: Higher tips mean your song gets played sooner. $5 requests were table stakes. Most requests were in the $10-$20 range, and several even larger.The performers were all very talented and fun.
This place was the most fun Ive ever had at a bar! The atmosphere is incredible. The drinks are pretty pricey if you get any of their signature ones but thats to be expected. Theres a cover charge as well, but if youre looking for a unique experience, its worth it!
Lots of fun, especially on a Tuesday night when the crowd is a little smaller. The highlight of the evening was when one of the piano players had us all stand up and lock arms like a chorus line ... and then he played a tune that we all danced together! And I cant not mention all the requests, including Piano Man ... by Elton John (they made fun of that request ALL night!).
So cool, who knew Thursday could be so LIT. Good, wholesome fun. Excellent tunes. Thought the piano was on fire.Jk it was just my dance moves.
Its lots of fun, great staff, the people hosting really know what theyre doing. The only thing is their site says they close at 2:00AM like a normal bar in Texas-but they close at 1:30. I got a 3 minute warning from a very polite employee-which shocked the hell out of me. That 30 mins is countered in how long it will take for me to sober up before I leave and walk the streets (where when sober people tried to assault me). So, I was pretty worried about missing that 30 mins. Please change your deets on google and on your site to be accurate. Thank you!
This is a real fun place & the staff is so friendly. They have great drinks. Ask for Dustyn. Shes the best server. 💗
Great entertainment and with great staff but the place is sooooo cold. I am someone who sets the AC to 68, but this was next level cold. Wrap up!
Know that if you go to this place on the weekend, you will definitely spend a decent amount. I went on a Friday night and paid 10 dollar cover to get in (they accept credit/debit which is nice). My friend and I ordered the Lucky Duck drink which was a hefty 37 dollars and apparently was made for 5 people. We showed up sober which mightve been a mistake but the drink was easily finished by two people. The music was great and very entertaining. You can most likely expect to see a bachelor/bachelorette party or two here. Little bit of an older crowd mixed in with the younger crowd. I would definitely suggest going with a big group and plan to stay a while to make the most out of this venue.
Do not plan on returning. Long haired male worker was very rude to me and my family after paying a cover for piano bar that rarely played a piano on a Friday night.
Amazing experience where you can listen to four hours non-stoping of good music. All the musicians can play multiple instruments and keep substituting each other so the gig never has to stop... not even a split second. 🎹
I snuck behind the bar and poured myself a drink and security kicked me out but they were so unbelievably nice about it and I deserved it so 10 out of 10. Great bar!
No food to order, just drinks, but damn those dueling pianos are satisfying. They take requests and make a neat energetic rendition of any song.
It gets pretty packed and reservations are recommended. However, they do accept walk ins and you may get a table if you’re early. There’s a cover charge, so keep that in mind. Service was great and the drinks were strong, so I’d recommend it as a good intro to dueling pianos if you’ve never been!
I love the dueling piano concept and Petes kills it. Even on a slow Monday the musicians still seem to have a blast. Very interactive with the bar patrons and quick with the wit. And the talent the musicians display is always mind blowing. Couldnt ask for a better place to chill and have a good time being entertained.
Always fun. Always a party. Youre gonna sing and you will probably make a friend or two and dance. Great place.
Lots of fun, great atmosphere, all entertainers got the crowd involved, singing and having a great time. They knew how to work the room and the music was great for all.
This place was fun! Great pours, the pianists and other band members were funny and definitely knew how to work the crowd. We were singing along and having a great time. There was a $5 cover. Not too crowded, but we were there on a Tuesday night.
First, even though the line was pretty deep, we were able to get in within 15 minutes or so. Second, one of our party ended up springing for a VIP booth, which honestly made the whole experience that much better. Third, our waitress/bartender, Jade, was absolutely amazing in every way. Super attentive and made sure everything we needed was taken care of. Lastly, and probably most importantly, the entertainment value of a night at Petes Dueling Piano Bar is above and beyond what you get at most live music shows. The musicians were incredibly engaging the entire night, and the crowd definitely elevated the engagement even more. This place deserves all of your business, every time. Not only is it worth it, but Ill be back again next time Im in Austin!
Had so much fun here! The pianists even played my favorite song!!
What an amazing place! All the musicians were true entertainers that could really get the crowd going. Compared to many other music venues on 6th also drinks were great here. If youre looking for a fun evening thats the place to go.
$10 cover on a Wednesday night..fine..$14 for a white Russian? No way..wife ordered..I gave waitress $14 then we changed our minds and ordered a vodka tonic for $9..waitress walked off with the $14..came back with $2 change..said I gave her $13..drink was $9 plus tax?I dont think so and she said she tipped herself..so the drink cost us $12..rip off..shes caucasian..pretty curly hair..attractive face..bubble butt hanging out of her shorts..music and singing is always good
Fun! Chris, Joe, and Allen were great. We were there on a Sunday and the crowd was a little thin at first, but it picked up and they rocked the place all night. We didnt plan to stay out late, but we ended up closing the place. 🤣 Would definitely come back.
This was our second visit and both times have been super fun. They bring in excellent musical talent and play nonstop while encouraging crowd participation. Been to other piano bars but Petes stands out for the quality of the show.
We had such a blast here!!! We aren’t really 6th street bar hopping types, but we wanted to go out and have great time and Pete’s delivered! We made reservations in advance so we could sit front row and I think it was well worth it.It does get packed as the night goes on, but they play just about every song under the sun.Every table gets request cards and you can continue to request more as the night continues. Give them a tip and they are more likely to play your song and you can even request they bring someone from your party up on stage!It was very busy, but our server was extremely nice and accommodating.Would definitely go again!
Great atmosphere, friendly staff and such talented performers!! Bring lots of cash if you want to make requests though...
Pretty fun and perfect place for singing loudIt felt warm and the two players performed so well.
This place was so fun! The guys playing the piano took requests and did an awesome job! It was a full house and the wait staff was attentive and friendly. Food truck was outside and the bar let you bring food in from the truck. I would recommend making a reservation for a table on their website. We did not, but got lucky and one was open. All other tables had a reserved sign on them. Will definitely go back again!
This place is a must if you are visiting the Austin area! Good drinks and phenomenal entertainment! Thanks for the great time!!!
Really enjoyed a night of watching & listening to these amazing musicians play pretty much anything handed to them.
Very fun atmosphere, especially for a random Monday evening. I will definitely be back
One of the most Austin things youll ever experience!
I was in Austin for only a few days. Petes was recommending to me once people discovered I was in town. We showed up on a Tuesday night and the place was absolutely ROCKING! Austin is known for its music scene, and Petes Dueling Piano Bar encompasses all the reasons why. The energy, history, decor and vibe would make me return every time. I could only imagine what its like on a Saturday night! Thanks for a great night of entertainment.
Always wanted to go to a dueling piano bar and listen to the live performance. Was a great atmosphere, good crowd and popular songs for you to sing along. Ill definitely go again, when back in Austin.
Fun sing-a-long piano bar! They get the crowd going and the songs keep coming. The mashups are my favorite. But you can expect to hear everything from country to rock to even some rap. They make it all sound good and the party never stops.
This was the most fun Ive had in a long time. We had a really cozy experience as they werent busy. The musicians were great both musically and comedically. $5 cover on a Monday night. Drinks were reasonable. Highly recommend.
Went on a Thursday night with my two adult sons. It was a great time, highly recommend going.
Great music, delicious drinks, funny and interactive musicians, what more need be said? Its a laid-back night of revelry where you will find yourself busting a gut from all the laughs you have.
What an experience! They do not serve food, and the drinks are not cheap. But they put on a great show!!!
What a night youll have if you come here. The place is so lively and the music never stops.there are two pianos a drum kit and tow gitars, the guys all take it in turns to play the different intsraments, You can ask for any song and they will try to play it. Even rap songs! They really know how to get the crowd going and are all really nice chaps.
What a fun experience. We were out of towners so this was our first time at Petes and the talent of the band was AWESOME.
This place was so much fun. Awesome music! The musicians, waitresses, bartenders and security were all really great! So glad we picked this place for girls night. Well definitely be back.
Best option for having fun at night when in Austin. Talentous musicians that surprise us not only at the piano but also with other instruments.
Great time with great live music
Great place for tourists! Nice 25+ crowd and the entertainment value is top notch. The drinks are overpriced and not good though.
Thanks Pete’s for making my 30th birthday full of laughter and love! I was not expecting to get invited up to sit on the piano for a fun “make believe” birthday song. Everyone was so nice and inviting! Really made my night. Thanks for the good times. 🤟🏼🍍Emma Werchan
Great fun and great energy from the crowd and performers.
Apararently they can tell if youre allowed in by looking at you. So if youre black or have been standing in line for 20 minutes you may want to call ahead
Fun place to go with friends on 6th Street. The musical talent is amazing...and the drinks are strong. Get there early if you want a good seat on busy weekend nights.
Curious whether youre vaccine actually works? This is the place to go! Lots and lots of people, lots and lots of singing, and all in a nice warm and closed space. 😉The piano guys were really rocking and they even played my song request in fairly short order. Had a great time that night.
My favorite spot on sixth street when Im visiting. Lively crowd, cheap drinks, and amazing music? Yes please.
Such a blast! It was our first time there and we will be planning a trip back very soon!
This place was so much fun. Will definitely be back!
Enjoyed New Years here, musicians were fantastic and waitress did a great job. Only gripe is that they gouge you on drinks.
This place is great for live music, talented musicians, great beer, bachelorette parties, or just a fun Friday or Saturday night out :)
Great Bar. Great times!
Great time on a Saturday night on 6th street. Drinks were good and entertainment was extremely talented and fun!
So much fun for night out or a special event!
Fun spot for laughs, drinks, and by request live music
Badass most fun you can have on 6th imo
The best place to go on 6th!!! Absolutely love it! The piano guys are great, they know how to entertain for sure. You can stay the whole night and not get tired of it. A super fun environment with everyone singing along to the songs they play. If you live in Austin and havent gone yet or visiting Austin, I absolutely 100% recommend going to check it out! Promise youll love it! There is a cover charge. It ranges from $10 - $15....but its absolutely worth it!!
The guys were non stop here, and so very talented. The had the Crowe all night long.
It is a small but nice place with great atmosphere. The pianists are very good and funny. Even though the place was crowded, they offered us a good service.
Perfect place to go when you have a large group and various ages. We had so much fun that night!
Mediocre pianist and boomer atmosphere. I Bar tenders are nice but my younger friends hate this place. Also the pianist are nothing special, any regular piano player could perform here with ease
The most talented musicians Ive ever seen at a piano bar. Every time I go here I have fun. Just a really great venue.
This place was really great. The two guys they had in the stage were hilarious and very friendly for newcomers on a weekday. If they got a suggestion they werent sure of theyd give it try anyway. Definitely a good time.
Fun live music joint. good staff.
This place was amazing!!!!! Everyone was screaming along to the words of every song, dancing, getting down! The fricken violinist did a solo whilst standing on top of the piano! My only gripe was the AC was baalasssting so we didn’t stay long as we wanted to. A long sleeve shirt would have remedied that though. Will 1000% go back next time I’m in town!
Arguably the busiest and most crowd inclusive fun Ive ever experienced at a piano bar in the United States.
Dueling piano is definitely a must try experience. The show was hilarious! The pianoests are enticed to play crowd suggestions playing the most difficult requests for $ and delivering a wild performance. My girlfriend & I laughed all night.
SO MUCH FUN ! Friendly staff, great music and clean atmosphere.
Awesome place to grab drinks and a good show!
Love to Sing Loud? Petes is the place for you. So much fun!!! Want to hear a song, no problem for these pros.
This place is incredibly fun. The musical talent is tremendous. The only down side is the cost. Theres a $12 cover charge and drinks are about $14 each.
Great place, high energy and great playersGreat night.
Fun! Says it all. We got there early and stayed late and enjoyed it from start to finish. The piano players are very talented and they work the crowd well. Oh, and the drinks were pretty good too. Get there early to get good seating, closer is better, but enjoyable, even from the balcony.
Love the piano bar. Its a lot of fun.
Good entertainment and amazing drinks. The hostess was particularly very helpful
Awesome talent on the stage. Small cover of 7 to get in on Sunday. Totally worth it. Even with a smaller crowd the performers were at 100%. Taking requests and interacting with the audience. The best place for LIVE music on 6th. Range of genres from rock, country, pop and some surprises as well. Such a good night out.
Amazing place, individuals we saw playing are so talented!
Good drinks. Good music. Good time.
A cant miss for fun. I highly recommend Petes. I own the Concierge Network in the hotels and we send guests there regularly and always hear positive feedback.
Not my scene. Peak whiteness. Not the music I would want to sing along to. Place kinda grungy and dirty. But a group of colleagues and clients wanted to go, so I had to be present. If this is your jam, then be blessed.
Crazy Fun Place To Party!
Very fun and cool atmosphere! Great service, our waitress was very nice and attentive. Good, strong drinks. Excellent music, such talented musicians! Fun crowd! Get there early for a good seat. Will definitely be going to the piano bar again on the next visit to Austin.
This place is amazing!! I loved everything! The staff is super friendly, the drinks are amazing and the ENTERTAINMENT OMG. I’ve never had that much fun. This is definitely the place to go in Austin!
First time in Austin and this place was recommended to me. IT DID NOT DISAPPOINT! The bartender made me a special drink for my bday and the entertainment was perfect!
I just wanted to comment I love piano bars. They would not let me and my husband in. Stating we were too intoxicated (mind you i am typing this 10 minutes later in my hotel room) completely ridiculous. Go to Darwins bar they have a piano man that is awesome and engages the crowd. I qould not recomend this place at all.
Im writing this review almost a year later but only because my birthday is coming back around and I remembered how great this place was. We were visiting Austin and came here on a Monday in February for my birthday. We werent expecting much as Mondays arent very exciting. Believe me when I say THIS WAS THE BEST PART OF MY NIGHT. It was fun, lively, hilarious! It did get a little crowded later in the night but it was just so so fun. Every musician was talented and funny. Of our whole trip to Austin, this was the best part and I will remember it forever
This was the first time I visited Austin, and I was so grateful that my friends brought me there! All the musicians on stage are very talented and very entertaining. My favorite part is that people will sing along with almost every song they played. We stayed there until they closed because we just could not leave!
The performers arent exactly dueling as much as performing alternately. But its quite a fun and unique establishment. The performers are absolutely wonderful at engaging the audience, and it was delightful to see so many people of so many ages singing and swaying together. Delicious cocktails too!
One of the better piano dueling bars Ive been to. Very interactive and played a wide genre of songs.
This is the best spot on 6th Street 110 percent every time we go there its a riot
Fun atmosphere, great service. Enjoyed the entertainment very much!As the bar filled up, the music sound level was cranked very hot, and eventually it gave us all splitting headaches despite singing our hearts out along to the music.Also, unfortunately the toilets were having some sort of problem they were in the middle of addressing, so you couldnt flush toilet paper....so you had to throw used toilet paper away in the provided open-air can in front of you. Luckily nothing smelled by the end of the night, but it was rather disturbing. I would recommend some sort of lid, because its also not sanitary.Our service was wonderful, and we arrived extra early to make sure we had seats. So we had a table and chairs the whole night, which was a relief when it became standing room only very quickly once the pianomen began. They were great fun and very good at audience participation. They kept things fresh and funny.We enjoyed our first experience at Petes very much.
We had a great time here!
Lots of fun! Great music, fun atmosphere, good drinks. The signature drinks are on the pricey side, but taste great. The bachelorette parties got a little raunchy on stage much to the crowds delight. Definitely a great place to stop if youre doing 6th St.
This was such a fun bar! The musicians are very talented and put on a great show for the audience. Drinks were reasonably priced and the atmosphere is awesome! If you like live music, singing along, and an interactive show, this is the place to go. There was a $10 cover, but definitely worth it.
Wife and I went with our friends this was the BEST stop in Austin TX
We had a great time here! Its such a fun place! They engage the audience and everyone there looked like they were all having a good time. Drinks were reasonably priced. It was crowded when we got there but we were able to get a drink right away. There is an upstair area where you can equally see the performance. The musicians were entertaining and did some amazing performances. I would go back if Im ever in Austin again
Must go to this place if visiting Austin! I planned to bounce around to different bars but couldn’t drag myself out of here. So entertaining and I lost my voice from singing along
This is a fun place. Its not for those who dont like crowds. The cover is a bit steep, but IMO its worth it if you can stay for a while. The service is adequate for a place this busy. Unless you sit at the bar, you probably want to make sure you have a good waitress (tip frequently) as youll never be able to get to the bar to get a drink.
Great atmosphere. Stout drinks. Everyone will have a good time. Worth the cover charge.
Perfect bachelorette party venue. The piano guys were beyond entertaining, had amazing skills, and had the whole venue singing out loud and dancing.
This place was a amazing. We came here for a bachelor party and were made to feel like we were at home. They even invited us on the stage and sang a few songs with us. The musicians were really amazing and they can all play multiple instruments which was cool. It is a tight little spot though so there isnt too much standing room and tables get snapped up quickly.
You won’t find more talented musicians anywhere in Austin. These guys rocked... every instrument. Piano , fiddle guitar drums bass they could do it all. Vocals were ok, but the craftsmanship was off the charts. Very entertaining. We had a great time partying with them.
I was there a while ago, it was one of the best experiences ever. The band was simply amazing and the atmosphere was awesome young and old singing The Star Spangled Banner all of a sudden. Being from South Africa it gave me goosebumps. We went back a second night as we knew we would probably never get a chance to visit again. The whole Six Street experience was Amazing. Whish to return someday.
I went with a group of friends. We planned ahead and the staff reserved us tables on the second floor right in front of the pianos. It was an awesome time. The piano players were hilarious and kept the entire crown entertained. The drinks were pretty good too.
Always a fun time but a major time suck. You go in there at 7:30 and come back out at bar close having taken a tour through the 70s, 80s, 90s and today! Amazing bar and thank goodness its a hidden gem compared to some other places on 6th. Just expect to do a lot of singing and laughing. The talent is amazing.
$10 cover fee per person, got there right around opening and found a seat. No food at the bar but apparently they have a deal with one of the neighboring food places and dont mind if you bring their food in.Pianists were talented and funny! Engaged with the crowd. A fun once in a while or special occasion kind of night out.
We came in on a weeknight when most other bars were quiet, and we had SO much fun. Service and music were both great. Would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for something to do mid-week. There was a good crowd but it wasn’t insanely busy. Great time!
Wonderful time visiting this establishment. The guys singing were great. Low key place. Drinks were good. Had lots of fun. They really get the audience involved.
Lots of fun. The place was packed with 6 bachelorette parties and it was a blast. Great music and drinks!
Perfect for a friends night out!
It is a great venue. Lots of Energy. If you never been to a duelling Piano bar, I highly recommend it. Its a western bar style, where theres 2 pianist faceoff against each other. You can write down in a piece of paper what song would you like them to play, and it helps your case to slip them some cash with that request to increase your odds that they would pick your request. If you have a any special occasion you are celebrating, definitely let them know. Its a jolly good time there. Drinks are a bit pricey and theres usually a cover charge on weekends. The crowd is little more matured.
Lots of fun, good musicians, with a fast and friendly wait staff (we never had an empty drink... Which led to a high bar tab, but hey - it was a great night!). This really isnt different from any other dueling piano bar in the country, so if you have been to one else where you know what to expect.
Everything about this place lead to an amazing night. We were seated quickly had drinks in our hands before wed even settled in. There were four musicians playing and each was incredibly talented. nearly every song sang was familiar and the musicians knew how to get the crowd hyped up. I couldnt recommend this place more.
Fantastic place for a great night out. Lost track of time and spent four hours drinking and singing with my wife. They passed around jello shots for $4 and I would highly recommend. Go to the balcony for a little more space and privacy
One word Amazingly fun ok two words. But in the serious note, it was my first Time at a piano bar. My friend said I would really njoy it. He was right. It was very entertaining the staff were very cool and outgoing. They also were part of the show and participated in the fun. Five thumbs up and in would.highly recommended checking this place out. Very cool experience if you have never been.to.this place
Went on a Monday night, the place was packed by 10. We arrived around 8, one of the players pulled my buddy and I on stage early in the evening for some musican-crowd interaction on account of low excitement levels. We left for a half hour and ended up coming back for the rest of the night. Absolute blast, definitely recommend if youre looking for a fun time.
A very entertaining night! Kudos to the musicians- so talented!!
Pure fun listening highly talented musicians. Incredible ambience.
Went on a tuesday night with a couple of friends, would definitely make the trip again! Yummy sugary drinks and very nice people
Loved this place. I was in Town for a work conference and spent 2 evenings of my 4 nights there, hanging out here. The guys are great on the piano and instruments and the staff is very friendly!! I definitely will be back when Im in Austin. Wish they had a bar in Northern California, Id be a regular!!
Great place to be entertained. Cant wait till the next time Im in Austin, so I can go again.
Always a great party scene. Great place to go with a group and hear very lively, funny and talented musicians. Always a bunch of birthday parties, bachelor/bachelorette parties and groups of all sizes singing and submitting song requests. Service is very friendly and fun
This place is one of my favorites in Austin. The musicians are phenomenal and its a great time whether you are with a group of friends for a birthday or on a date. The drinks are a bit more expensive compared to all the surrounding bars but it is worth it if you are trying to escape the big college crowds.
Loved this place. Good musicians and a very nice atmosphere.
Expensive - they must make an absolute fortune here - but once I was inside it was well worth it. Had a really fun time and the musicians are not just great at their instruments, but at crowd engagement also. Come slightly earlier before the entry prices go up.
Such a great place. The guys they have playing the pianos are awesome. Ive had a great time here before. You could honestly spend all night here and not need to hit another place on 6th. Really fun environment!
Fantastic time with great entertainment!
Pete’s was such a fun experience but our service was unfortunate. We ordered numerous cocktails and shots and the waitress got our order wrong and brought extra drinks that we didn’t order. She proceeded to roll her eyes and take the drinks back. When she saw the amount I tipped her, she gave me a look and said “interesting.” I wasn’t surprised when I later got a charge on my card for a tip $20 more than the amount I left.....Pete’s is great, but the service not so much.
Always a great time to be had if you enjoy a good sing along. Our server was extremely sweet and the performers were on point. Loved it!
Super fun place, but best to get down stairs seat closer to stage or balcony across from stage. Seats towards the back upstairs are useless if you want a view. But dont get me wrong! Always have a blast here!
What a fun place. If you visit and are looking for a great night out, here is your place.
Wonderful talent. Nice bar. Had fun. Put in a song and paid 5 dollars for them to play a song (plus a 5 dollar cover which was well worth the talent). Then the jerk started to play our song after 1 hour of waiting (the only had 15 people int he bar, it wasn’t that busy) and then was on the wrong chord, and stopped and said “we are all adults, no one one wants us to play (my song)”. “I wont play this song if someone pays me 6 dollars!” Some white drunk man got up and paid six dollars and asked for him to play a rap song. Then we had to hear the white old man try to do rap. It was rude. It was annoying they didn’t know the song so made fun of my song choice instead of playing something similar- like they had done for others. (FYI the song I picked was on top 20 for “dueling piano songs).
$12 cover charge per person is a little ridiculous, and drinks were expensive. But very entertaining musicians. Could definitely spend the evening there just for the show they put on.
Had an amazing time. Fairly crowded but for good reason. The environment was fun and lively. We had a good enough time that we stopped by 2 nights in a row when we were in town. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to hit up 6th street.
If it aint a pop song youve heard a thousand times, dont expect them to play it. Staff is AWESOME... Kind people. Good drinks, nice happy hour. Geez turn the sports off during the music. Sports fans go elsewhere anyway.
Such a super fun spot. The musicians were awesome and engaging. At one point they brought out the fiddle and they killed it with Devil went down to Georgia. Took A star off for the $5 cover charge. They do such great business they dont need to charge a cover, especially since none of the other spots on 6th street seem to be charging.
I love Petes. Ive been going there for years. They play a lot if great songs everyone knows that you can sing along. They take requests and the singers are pretty funny as well. Definitely need to stop in here if youre on 6th St..
Great place, lively music and performers. You can request your song and they will play it for you.They dont have a restaurant but I was told you can bring in food. You need to purchase drinks at the bar.They check ID at the entrance and a $5 entrance fee was charged.
Came here for my bachelorette party and had an absolute blast! The musicians are talented and the vibes are great.
Best place in Austin! Thank you guys! Greetings from The Czech Republic 😍
I was here with a group of friends and had a lot of fun. Ive been to several other dueling piano bars and I liked that they took requests from the audience. The crowd was pretty mixed. Birthday parties, bachelorette parties, and some older folks. But it worked. They even had guest participation. Id recommend it for a fun night out on 6th street but not among the college crowd.
This place was a trip. Two great pianists entertaining and juicing up the crowd which included wedding groups all excited and out for a good time. Everyone drinking, singing, and having a blast!
This was the highlight of my Austin visit! I went with my sister, my daughter, and my niece and all of us loved it!
This bar was so much fun. The music was great and the atmosphere was really fun. The drinks werent particularly good but thats what I expected. Would definitely go back!
My friend and I came from out of town, we had had great time. Great atmosphere, and amazing talent!
Great place. Lots of fun. It can be a little loud, its not very big. Get there early for a good seat. All the piano players are super friendly. Its a good time.
The musicians at this bar are great at entertaining. This place is usually one of the few places on 6th that you find packed on a Friday. They do have a cover charge of about 10 bucks which is worth it if you are planning to spend some time here. You can pay a tip and get your song played by the band. I enjoyed a lot the first time I went there but I have realised that they mostly do the same stuff every evening, so it might not be entertaining for 2nd or 3rd visit.
Fun bar, definitely worth a visit (or several). Was there about a month ago on 08/29/15 I think. Cover is normally $10, but if you check in on Yelp and show it to the doorman, it goes down to $3. The piano players do take requests, but they go with the money, so if your request came first and you tipped a dollar and the next person tipped twenty, theyre playing the second one first. Can sometimes be tricky to find a seat, so since Ive only ever gone there around 12, Id say try to get there earlier than midnight. Great vibe and the piano players are extremely good; theyll play everything from classics like September by Earth, Wind & Fire to Get Lucky by Daft Punk. If you like live music and a great atmosphere, this place is for you!
Love this place. The drink selection is not great and the cover is higher than it should be.
Fun time. Not too raunchy. People from all over the world having a good time together. Players did a great job. Though started replaying some earlier songs, fun songs, but it was standing room only and Too much fun
The place to go for your bachelorette party apparently! We had 7 bride to bes which provided nearly as much entertainment as the piano players themselves. Drinks were not great, but still decent. Fun place to spend a few hours.
The music and environment led us to this place! Already loved it before we even walked in! Drinks were good and not overpriced, the entertainment was amazing, it had us singing along and outloud and dancing!
This place has a great ambience!the pianists were brilliant! try requesting for some old classics (80s,90s) and theyll play it for sure.Would be great if they had some karaoke with the pianists.PS: Their LIIT sure is lit :D
I was in Austin this past week for a bachelorette party and we went to Petes on Thursday night. It was the BEST night of the trip! The musicians are amazingly talented, interactive, and hilarious! Its the most Ive laughed in a long time. There was a $5 cover charge on Thursday, and we ended up back at Petes on Saturday night and the cover charge was $12, which I thought was high, but still worth it.
Great crowd musicians were amazing! Cheap drinks for 6th street. I had a great time
Most fun in Austin on a Saturday night. The entire 6th st. experience is a must do.
The performers are so talented and really play and sing everything! Every genre! And they do it really well. My friends and I had a total blast. Tables fill up quick!
First time visiting it in Austin and Id say its easily the most wholesome fun Ive had at a bar. Pianists at the helm are amazingly charismatic and inclusive - theyll play anything from Thomas the Tank Engine to Billy Joel to Cardi B and rope the audience in to get down with them. A lot of bachelorettes and birthday partiers. People are extremely friendly, so is the waiting staff. Dancing gets great after 10pm. Drinks can be a little expensive. Cover is $8. Would recommend to anyone looking to have a good time with quality music with a small group of friends. Go early to get prime seats!
Favorite place on 6th! So much fun! Great drinks and great time! I went twice the first week I went! If you havent been yet, check it out! Fun to check out on a weekday, especially since there is no cover! We went on a wednesday and were able to visit with the performers beforehand!
Best piano bar Ive ever been too. Ive been to quite a few around the country and the famous Patty Os in NOLA. This is by far the best one. They were not just playing the classic piano bar songs by Elton John and Billy Joel, I actually heard none of that. They played everything you wouldnt expect to find in a piano bar (Bob Marly and Spice Girls).
This was the best place to be in Austin. If you like live music and a Great performers, Petes Dueling Piano bar is the place to be. The waitstaff was friendly and awesome. The drinks and food were reasonably priced and delicious. Everything was great. We lost track of time from dancing and singing along and ended up staying here all night instead of moving on to the other bars we planned on going to. If youre in austin, go to Petes and make a reservation near the stage
This was the best place I went to in Austin. The vibe was upbeat and fun and the talent was incredible.I cant imagine a better way to pass a Saturday night than seeing amazing musicians perform and singing along to great songs.
Amazing awesome!!! Its great to be part of the act. The.musicians and staff were great. I would highly recommend it for those who never been to a piano bar. Lots of fun
Fun, adult entertainment for many hours!
LOVE this place!! Cover charge is well worth it and deters the drunken college students from being there. So much fun to sing along and was really impressed with their wide array of genres and songs. So talented!!
If you enjoy a snobby, money-grubbing atmosphere, this is the place for you. I wrote a request for Leon Russell with a $5 tip. At first it seemed like they were going to play it, he pushed it to the front of the list, mentioned it to his partner, and then a few songs later, the same player says to the audience, You do not have to tip us, some guy put a $5 tip for a song, and just so you know, we dont have to play the song you request, and then he played Margaritaville...then about 15 minutes later, another pair of players are on the pianos, and one of them says to the audience, Someone requested Leon Russell with $5, but someone else just gave me $20 for a different song, so maybe well get to the Leon later.Look, I dont care about the $5 tip. Or even the overpriced drinks and $8 door charge on a street of no covers, and I dont care about whether they even play the song. I am a musician, and I can tell you that I would never make fun of someone for tipping me. I will never return to that establishment. They could have just moved along and not said a thing about it. Clearly they are just trying to squeeze the biggest tips they can out of people, and even that is fine, but you dont have to be jerks about it.We wont ever be going back.
Had a lot of fun last night listening to the guys. Place was packed and had good energy. Decided to do a little celebratory jello shot!
As an innocent British visitor I had not been aware of a duelling piano bar before... So glad I discovered it! Great night and great fun and strongly encourage visitors to make time for an evening here.
Total reviews rating 4.7
199 Reviews for Petes Dueling Piano Bar 2023:
Review №1
2022-06-04Ive never been to anything like this. I was amazed to see the raw talent of the artists that could play and sing any song you gave them. The energy of the crowd was so much fun. Definitely a fun way to spend an hour or so.
Review №2
2022-07-21This was an insane amount of fun! Weve been to a lot of piano bars and whether the alcohol was stronger, atmosphere was better, or the pianists were on point....this place was the best! They played all night (dont recall a single break), full range in genres and great participation/crowd interaction!
Review №3
2022-03-05A must visit piano bar with live music on request. Musicians are vibrant and full of unexpected tricks! So much energy and crowd involvement. There is and upstairs seating area aswell, Bar is located on the ground floor
Review №4
2022-07-08Great atmosphere. The entertainers are funny and incredibly talented. Just make sure you bring some tips, so you can pick a song.
Review №5
2022-04-09Best place for live entertainment on 6th street.Drinks were good. Typical for a bar of this setting. They were selling jell-o-shots the night we went.The dueling piano, as the name obviously suggests, is their highlight. Everyone were so talented. They were taking song requests and played every song really well! The crowd was great too. The space is limited, so expect to be in a cramped space on weekends.Ended up spending longer than expected here as it was so much! Must visit!
Review №6
2022-05-14Ive been to Petes on several visits and each time is a great time. The general idea is that people can make requests and the piano people or the band will play it. You can give tips to get your music played faster. People sing along and a good time during your birthday. Good bar selection and you can get a huge fishbowl for 5 or 6 of your friends. There is an upper level but it was closed off when I was there. If you dont want the craziness of the rest of sixth street, you can spend a night here easy
Review №7
2022-07-19We walked in and grabbed 2 seats at the bar right as the place was beginning to fill up. There were three amazingly talented musicians who knew how to work a crowd and keep everyone engaged. We could tell it was definitely a birthday party/bachelorette party hot spot. Decently priced drinks and friendly and attentive bartenders along with the show you get, make this a place well definitely visit again
Review №8
2022-05-22This place was an absolute blast. Service was very friendly and and attentive. The musicians were absolutely phenomenal. Super engaging with the crowd kept us singing loud all night! So happy we stumbled upon this place last night. Definitely looking to go back someday!
Review №9
2022-08-26Fun place to hang out and sing popular songs. You can request songs or just enjoy what others are requesting. Theres a small second floor with seating but theres tables downstairs too. There is a cover charge but the do have severs taking drink orders so you dont have to wait at the bar if you dont want too.
Review №10
2022-06-27Always enjoy my time at Petes! Went there for my friends birthday. I usually sit at one of the tables in front of the stage. Im always amazed by the servers. The place, as usual, was packed!!! And yet, the wait staff make their way to the tables and take your order and/or serve water as needed, as it simply was not possible at all to get to the bar. This last time I had a lot of fun when One of the piano players flirted with me. Made this sexy single over 60s day! 😂 (Still waiting for that phone call, BTW Allen. 😉)One concern I have as a retired event manager is crowd control and OSHA regulations. I hate to even mention it because its always such a good time. However, it might be wise for the owners to begin requiring parties greater than 4 make a reservation and limit the number of people indoors. I think I counted almost a dozen bridal and bachelor party groups there that night. Just way too many people. I would hate to see something happen to Petes. Such a fun Austin icon. Thanks for a great night!!