Highland

I've been in Austin for over 10 years. Highland is trash. The staff are all very aggressive and act like you are a burden. The drinks are overpriced and specifically during queer events they love to gouge at the door and at the bar. Come here if you want your phone stolen. In my entire time in Austin, this is the only place it's happened. This is not a safe space for the community. I've had friends rent out the top space and even during that time... security did nothing to help and bottles were stolen.Avoid this one at all cost. Or go and find out for yourself.

Be aware!!! My wallet was stolen, and the staff and security are useless. Basically was told, it wasn't there problem. Thankfully I was able to get all my cards cancelled in time, and was pretty on it. I literally sat my wallet down to pay for drinks. Handed a card, turned back and it was gone.

This is an "ok" bar, but nothing special. Staff are reasonably attentive but the main problem is that they let way too many people in the building at times, and it gets so crowded you can't even walk through. When there are that many people in the space, it becomes extremely unpleasant. I suppose if you are looking for a dance bar, this is a good place but otherwise there are better locations to go out for a drink and socialize.

I enjoyed the time I had here. I came on a friday night and a few of us were visiting from California. It was one of the few places that had business and people around town. We visited two other places and couldn't stay longer than 30 minutes but this was definitely a heart part of town. If I was in town and had no plans friday night, I'd come here again.

My group and I had one of our funnest nights out in a while at Highland for Sunday night karaoke. We didn't even plan to go here. We were entertaining out of town LGBTQ friends who wanted to check out the scene in Austin. The first place we went was dead, so we moseyed over to Highland. We were an eclectic group of gay, straight, women, men, and pretty much all the races. We were all treated warmly and well taken care of by the staff, from the bouncer to the bartenders to the emcee. The karaoke crowd is enthusiastic and kind, singing along if they know the song, but chill if you just need to sing out some weird angry song nobody knows. And the bathrooms we used all had locks, so it seems they've fixed whatever lock issues they had in the past.

We had such a great time here! The music was good and the drinks were too. Everyone we ran into here, patrons and bar staff were so polite and sweet!

This place would easily be a five star if the bar staff wasn't garbage. I got three gin and tonics. Yet all three were a different price ($7, $8, $9).... how does that make sense? The bar tenders charge you what they want. Which is really stupid considering that means I'm going to give you a smaller tip since you just ripped me off. However, the space is dope, pretty good dj, and a lot of hot guys. I guess because people in Austin don't know any better so they don't say anything. But homeboys, you do that in Miami? You'll see what happens lol. Not to mention the overly white crowd has a sense of privilege that I had to check a few times. Trying to skip people in line they clearly see are waiting... where they do that at? Either way though, the hot guys and drag show made up for the drink situation. So it's definitely worth checking out!

This has been my all time favorite club for years. I've been coming here for a long time and I still have yet to get tired of this place. The music, scenery, and the drag queens.... ESPECIALLY the drag queens, it's perfect to a T. Its so big and spacious so there room for everyone! Also everyone is so friendly here I always walk out here with a new friend. When you do come don't forget to say hi to Nick Rober!

I was assaulted and thrown out of Highland on New Year's Eve for tossing balloons on the dance floor before closing. Some emo trashy girl threw me out and grabbed me aggressively. I was never informed I did something wrong nor was I asked to stop. I already contacted an attorney which I recommend for anyone else who was assaulted and almost thrown down stairs at this bar. Then publicly booed while walking out. I can't wait for this to go to court. I will be making a police report tomorrow morning.

Terrible experience with the staff and their "Reserved" outdoor seating. Friends and I were sitting outside corner near the bar minding our business for over an hour before another clubber came to tell us that it's "Reserved". There are no signs, staff never said anything even after taking our empty cups. To make things worse, I have a physical disability. After telling the other clubber we have been here and have not been told to it's "Reserved" they grabbed a staff member that ushered me to move. I was treated as if I'm the burden for having a Physical Disability sitting in the one area with open seats that hand NO SIGNS stating it's "RESERVED". Do better highland, communicate and block the space off if it's truly "Reserved". Kicking out a person with a disability is not the solution to lack of communication.