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With the Highball Closed, Does Kung Fu Saloon Measure Up?

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Laura Darby

Kung Fu Saloon on Sixth Street in Austin

After the holidays, I resumed my search for a replacement to the Highball. Of course, no two places are identical. But the Highball had provided me a place to eat and drink, and offered more entertainment than just watching my drunk friends fall down. Thus far on my search, I’ve visited The Goodnight and The […]

Filed Under: Drink, Entertainment, Food & Drink, Nightlife Tagged With: bars, highball search

With The Highball Closed, How Does The Common Interest Measure Up?

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Laura Darby

The Common Interest Austin, TX

Last month after The Highball shut its doors for a year, I started a pilgrimage to find a decent replacement that had the charm and engaging side activities of The Highball.  After pricey disappointment and a lack of karaoke at The Goodnight, I decided to try an Austin karaoke standard: The Common Interest Karaoke Bar and […]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Nightlife Tagged With: bars, highball search

The Highball Faces Year Long Closure, Does The Goodnight Measure Up?

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Laura Darby

The Goodnight Austin Poker and Blackjack

Editor’s Note: As of May 2018, The Goodnight on West Anderson Lane has closed. A new location is planned for West Sixth Street. This past week marked the last we’ll see of The Highball for at least a year, while they complete renovations that are part of the Alamo South Lamar complex takeover. What will […]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Nightlife Tagged With: anderson lane, bars, highball search

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