Volstead Lounge

The Vixens of Volstead brunch is a must-visit for fans of Volstead and the Vixens! The show was fantastic, and we loved the sandwich offered at the pop-up food stall. However, there are a few suggestions for improvement. While they're pushing the drinks, it would be great to have more nibbles available. After we all devoured the sandwich, it would have been nice to have other options. We understand the limitations of the makeshift stove but since we came thinking about "brunch" and thought we will have other things to nibble on while waiting for the performance to start. One thing to note is the timing. We arrived at 12 pm when the doors opened, but the show didn't start until around 1:40 pm. They advertised that show starts at 1pm. The first round of performances seemed to be focused mainly on gathering tips, but things picked up in the second + round/s, and it turned into a real show then! The dog-friendly show and venue are also fantastic additions, and I'll definitely be back, but next time, I'll know what to expect and come prepared!

I'm starting to realize I'm just not an Eastside girly, as the Volstead Lounge/Hotel Vegas is supposedly THE place to go for vibes... but every time I go, I just want to... go... somewhere else. Volstead is connected to Hotel Vegas, which is also connected together by a patio. There's always tons to see, but the music here is more indie. Also, don't bother requesting songs if there's a DJ, there's a "No requests from the DJ" policy here.Drinks are your average drinks at a bar, nothing that is crafted here.

We came here on a Thursday night after purchasing tickets for the much hyped comedy show. There were about 6-7 groups of people in the audience, couples, friends and one couple with their parents. No one person there got a single laugh out from the evening after being out $20 per person (tickets, beers, tips, parking). I wish they put as much effort in vetting the performers as they did marketing the event. There were 4 comedians if I recall correctly and not one of them could get the audience laughing or even smiling or nodding. I respect how difficult this profession is but I think asking people to buy tickets, setting high expectations in ads, and then not being able to deliver is disappointing. If it was setup as some folks testing new jokes, it would be one thing. But to pitch them as seasoned professionals was a mistake. There were only 2 tables setup and 4 stools at the bar - 2 groups just stood the whole show. The MC dropped his beer on me while walking by and didn't even stop to apologize. It's like no one cared as long as they got the money paid in advance.

Try Volstead Instead! This place is a dive hipster joint. Cheap Lone Star Beer tall boys, y'all! Going inside the place, it's dark, with a bar along one wall. A stage takes up a good portion of the interior, with loud LOUD music. Rock n' Roll! The bathrooms are just as rock n' roll- covered in bumper stickers and graffiti, they're completely shady. The bartenders were nice and fast with the beers. If the inside isn't to your liking, the Volstead has an excellent outdoors patio in the back, with lots of comfortable seating, shady areas, covered areas too! The back area connects with the Hotel Vegas, so they all kind of morph into one big bar especially during SXSW.

Love the area out back--multiple bars to keep drink lines short. Popped by here killing an hour before dinner around 7pm on a Thursday. They had a cool band playing, and then some other stage antics--very nice as I wasn't expecting free entertainment. Dog friendly and plenty of space to find a table for groups. Maybe I just lucked into a good night, but I enjoyed it. If the food truck, Bummer Burrito, is good and I have just as good a time and service as today my next visit, I'll edit my review to 5 stars...wait...Ill give 5 now and if things turn sour next time lower it to 4...can't imagine anything less.

I like that there's outside seating with shade - useful during these pandemic times.And the food is tasty - amazing chicken sandwiches!And the drinks are also delicious - I had the blackberry mule which I would not mind coming back often for.Also, the happy hour deals are a steal, with everything (LITERALLY everything) being half off.

One of the bars I frequent partly because my boyfriend's friends DJ here (Joaquin and LZRCAT)My sad drink of choice (that I get 99% of the time) is a vodka sprite but it's always been consistently decent for the price. The bartenders are nice and attentive. Definitely biased but the music is always fun and I always have a good time!

Two Stars cause I used to love this place Ive been coming here for almost two years but recently it seems like they've changed management because the service is awful. At the drag brunch which I havent gotten to go to since December I had to spend half the show in line at the bar! Seriously like half an hour for some poor chick to pour a frozen drink that I remember being amazing every time Ive been here, but it tasted awful! I ended up drinking water to spare myself the line again! Thought they'd at least have gotten their crap together for South by but it didnt look like it, its weird cause the vegas side is still awesome and normal!

Natalie was such a doll thank you for the amazing service! Vibes were everything, so sweet and kind. Outdoor vibes were amazing g and food trucks were great.

The bartenders weren't satisfied with their tip and refused further service. They are rude and ungrateful and probably racist. Go to another bar if you're black to spend your money. I gave him $5 for shots he told all bartenders not to service. I was not drunk he was rude,basisAnd white he had no reason to so no.