Beez Kneez

Review №1

Rating: 5

Vibe was so fun and interesting! Stopped in after dinner on my bachelorette and Chris was so welcoming and recommended some other fun places to try.

Date: 6 days ago

Review №2

Rating: 1

Used to be absolutely amazing. We knew the old owner/s. Bar scene has changed. Music has changed. Vibe has changed. And even with all that. The service is ABSOLUTE dog water. A bartender rips a girl up to the bar through clearly waiting persons. NO RESPECT. I used to come here and bring people here the last 3.5 years of being in austin. This was my starter place. It will literally be a place I tell people to stay away from. And I won t be coming here anymore. Embarrassing ownership. Embarrassing service. Just such a disappointment to what used to be great. I never write reviews. And I felt so strongly about this to write it. Just sad.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

When it s not wall to wall packed it an amazing spot to hangout, grab drinks and jam out to some disco/funk. Weekends typically have a long line but it goes pretty fast. Highly recommended for your West 6th bar crawl.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

Awesome throwback spot! Definitely has a 70 s Show vibe the pool table in the back is perfect the managers, bartenders, & staff are sooper friendly. Be sure to take advantage of the cocktail menu! My favorite is the Oreo White Russians like whoa

Date: a month ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

Paul is hot! Hire more of paul

Date: 2 months ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

Vibe on point favorite bar so far in Austin

Date: 3 months ago

Review №7

Rating: 1

0/10. Rude staff, bar smelled awful like dirty uncleaned bar drains. Allan the bartender is one of the rudest people I ve ever encountered in the bar industry. Insulting me for no reason, yelling at me across the bar and calling me stupid because I accidentally called someone else his name. Harassing me and making fun of me to his coworkers in front of everyone. He is rude to other friends I have and they ve said they don t even go there anymore because of him. Bees kneez really needs to keep their staff in check because we will never be returning.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №8

Rating: 4

We came here on a Saturday night and it was pretty full! The espresso martinis are super tasty I would definitely recommend. The decor was really odd though which a bunch of couches set up and I dont think it could quite handle the number of people that were there

Date: 5 months ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

Cool interior! I am delighted with the espresso martini! try it while youre here

Date: 5 months ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №11

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

Great fun spot. Bouncers were nice and polite at the door, the line moved quickly. The bartender with the tattoos on his arms was amazing I m sorry I didn t catch his name. The music was on point and the atmosphere was great. I can recommend this place.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №14

Rating: 1

Bartender gave me someone else s card, which means someone else had my card. Head bartender yelled and denied they did nothing wrong. I canceled my card. The other person had already placed another order. Nothing offered to make up for my inconvenience except head bartender yelling at me.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

The atmosphere is incomparable! What an amazing place / vibe. It was hard to order a drink and find a place to stand and sit but what a vibe! Thank you.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

Okay!! My friend told me to go here and that it was her favorite bar in Austin. After looking up photos I had so many questions as to why this was her favorite. Then I arrived outside the bar and still had just as many questions. After walking in, we loved the retro vibe as if we were at grandmas house with the old fridge, old signs, fire place, old couch and TV and there is a pool table in the corner. Our drinks were delicious and the vibe was so fun and unique!!!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №17

Rating: 1

Cool vibes awesome music, but the bartender wrote in his own 70% tip on both my drink tabs. Prepare to get overcharged if your tip isn t satisfactory enough for the bartender guy. Only got one drink on both tabs. Thanks bud won t be coming back

Date: 7 months ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

Do you want to feel like you re drinking in your Grandma s basement? Do you want to have the best damn espresso martini in the city? Do you love a poorly taxidermied critter? Then BeezKneez is the spot for you. Staff was friendly and professional (Shout out to our pals, Patrick and Allen). Go for the vibes, stay for the affordable drinks.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

What a gem. If I ever had a drink with my great-aunt when she was young this would have been my experience. Her and I sitting on a plastic covered couch next to a television that probably weighs 500 pounds with the light reflecting off her curio cabinet. Magical. The bartenders are great. They have a pool table. There is no shortage of odd items decorating the space. Absolutely recommend having a drink here. It ll be served straight from a 1986 refrigerator.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №21

Rating: 1

Went here with my brother and some friends last night and had a horrible experience. A group of young white men tried to cut my brother in line at the bathroom and when he explained that he was in line the completely disregarded him. Then the bouncers came up and said WE needed to leave because WE were being a problem. Both me and my brother our black and we both felt we were being discriminated against and voiced this. The bouncer proceeded to say of course, play the race card like you people always do. If you re not white 0/10 don t recommend.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

What a fun experience this bar is! Little hidden gem. Austin the bartender was great to talk to. Maybe stay away on late Friday/Saturday nights, but it s easy to spend hours here!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №23

Rating: 4

Love it

Date: 8 months ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

I don t believe this place has food but you re not coming for food. Took me back to my childhood years of going back to my grandma and grandpas house. The decor is spot on with the nostalgia of the 70s and 80s. Parking: There s parking across the street.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

The BEST espresso martinis in town very creamy if that s your thing!!! Beez Knees is my favorite spot off of West 6th with the coolest environment.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

What a cool vibe. Love this place. Will visit every time I come to Austin.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

Incredible sound system and playlists.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

Excellent Columbian barman Alan, I think, friendly, knowledgeable and a generally all around good guy Hope his trip to Orlando was/is a good one. Thanks buddy

Date: 11 months ago

Review №30

Rating: 1

Got 1 round of drinks. When I paid the bartender, he wasnt satisfied with his tip and I never got my receipt. He must have changed the receipt and added more to the tip as I was overcharged by 16% and also made another charge that I never authorized. Pretty disappointing. Wouldnt recommend this place.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 1

Bartender lied and tipped himself 60%. My friend asked to close his tab bartender lied and said he didnt have a tab open then my friend noticed he was charged a 60% tip. The young bartender was incredibly rude as well. Super disappointing since it was one of our favorite bars.

Date: a year ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №34

Rating: 4

Good Retro Bar. 70s style living room, awesome vibes and drinks. Low side, just plastic glasses (maybe it s because of the 70s) Service

Date: a year ago

Review №35

Rating: 4

I love the atmosphere Granny would be proud.

Date: a year ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

Love this bar!

Date: a year ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

if youve ever wanted a bar in your moms basement from 1993, this is it

Date: a year ago

Review №42

Rating: 1

Date: a year ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

Great spot, great vibe!

Date: a year ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №45

Rating: 3

Small and crowded. The drinks and music were pretty great

Date: a year ago

Review №46

Rating: 1

Worst bar ever. I defended women from being harassed and they kicked me out. Never go here

Date: a year ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

my favourite bar on west! it s so cute and vintage, and the checks that come in old romance books sums up the vibe of the place so well. i always recommend this spot for a fun night out if you re looking for a refreshing change from the typical west six scene, as soon as you walk into the bar it s like a taylor swift folklore vibed time capsule

Date: a year ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

My favorite spot downtown

Date: a year ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №50

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №52

Rating: 1

The bartender is extremely rude Terrible customer service

Date: a year ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

Had our company party here and it was great! The staff were super helpful and attentive. They worked with us to set up catering and even move around furniture. The atmosphere is fun and cozy, yet spacious enough for all of the guests and the drinks were great! I will definitely be coming back!

Date: a year ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

Time warp back to your grandmas house. 60s and 70s music played throughout the night. Beezkneez is a good time.

Date: a year ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №56

Rating: 1

Had a horrible experience last night at The Beez Kneez. It was a Sunday night and there was literally no one in the bar. I came in for a cocktail and after a few sips of my drink, the owner and staff asked me to leave only because I was black. Do not support this establishment. They are racist, prejudice, and very open about it. It was shocking and sad to experience this type of treatment from anyone. Dont support this place.

Date: a year ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

This place is like Roseanne the experience I loved it. Try the gin givitis. My teeth have never been so clean

Date: a year ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

Loved the music!

Date: a year ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

This place has character. Doesnt look like it from the outside but the inside is a dive bar with a Christmas / grandparents house from the 70s or 80s vibe. Was really neat.

Date: a year ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

Favorite bar in Austin. Really cool theme & vibe & I love the bar staff. Plus they always know my drink (white claw).

Date: a year ago

Review №63

Rating: 1

We went on a busy night and this place was overcrowded. Cocktails were terrible and the bartender gave us mad attitude for asking for water when their water cooler was out. 2 toilets for both men and women....there was at least 60 people inside.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

Awesome place!!! Went last night bouncer was cool and gave us drink suggestions. Loved the old themes and music was on point, Just cool I talked about it all night and I want to open one in Wisconsin now!!!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

I love Shirley. He was amazing even though he never smiled. 10/10 would visit again. They dont let you keep the books that they give the check in though. Super fun place. Cool decor. They have a pool table :)

Date: 2 years ago

Review №66

Rating: 1

Date: 2 years ago

Review №67

Rating: 1

Date: 2 years ago

Review №68

Rating: 1

Date: 2 years ago

Review №69

Rating: 1

Gaozu was born in Zhongyangli, Peifeng City, and his surname was Liu. The mother-in-law tastes the breath of Dazebei, and meets God in her dream. At that time, thunder and lightning were dim, and when my father looked over, he saw a dragon flying above him. She was already pregnant and gave birth to Gaozu. Emperor Gaozu was a man with a long face, a beautiful beard, and seventy-two sunspots on his left thigh. To be kind and loving to others is to be generous and open-minded. He is often generous and does not interfere with family production and work. When he was strong, he tried the officials and became the chief of the pavilion in Sishang. The officials in Yanzhong abused him in every possible way. Good wine and sex. They often drink wine from Wang Lao and Wu Fu, and sometimes they drink wine and lie down drunk. Wu Fu and Wang Lao often see strange things on them. Emperor Gaozu drank several times every time he drank. When it gets weird, the two families often break their bonds and give up their responsibilities. Emperor Gaozu often visited Xianyang. When he looked at the Emperor of Qin, he took a deep breath and said, Wow, this is what a man should do! Shans father, Lu Gong, was good at making orders and repelling enemies. He followed the guests because of his family. When the heroes and officials in Peizhong heard that there was an important visitor, they all went to congratulate him. Xiao He, the chief official, came in and ordered the officials to say: If you dont bring in a thousand coins, please sit down in the hall. Gaozu was the chief of the pavilion, and he was easy to deal with all the officials, so he gave him a greeting and said, Congratulations on thousands of coins. In fact, he didnt hold one. money. When he came in, Lu Gong was shocked and stood up to greet him. Lu Gong was a good judge of people. When he saw Gaozus appearance, he respected him and introduced him to sit on the throne. Xiao He said: Liu Jigu talks a lot but accomplishes little. Because Gaozu insulted all the guests, he sat down and sat down without any excuses. In the wine stall, Lu Gong stayed with Gaozu because of his eyesight. After drinking, I drank. Lu Gong said: I am a young man who likes to look at people, and there are many people who look after me. He is not as good as Ji Xiang. I hope Ji will love himself. I have a daughter, and I would like to be my concubine. After drinking, Lus wife was angry with Lu Gong and said, Young Master Chang I want to be curious about this girl, but I have asked for it from a good man, so why should I arrogantly promise it to Liu Ji? Lu Gong said, This is not what I know. He died with Gaozu. Gongnu Lu was Empress Lu, and she gave birth to Emperor Xiaohui and Princess Lu Yuan. The land where Emperor Gaozu tried to report his return. Empress Lu and her two sons were living in the fields. An old man passed by and asked him to drink. Empress Lu was satisfied with the meal. The old father said to the Empress, Madam, you are a noble person in the world. The two sons of the Prime Minister met Emperor Xiaohui and said, Madam, the reason why you are noble is this man. Princess Lu Yuan, the prime minister, is also noble. The old father had passed away, and Gaozu came from the other side. Empress Lu said: I have been a guest, but my son and mother are very noble. Gaozu asked and said, Its not far. He followed up and asked the old father. The old father said: The wives and sons of the people in this country regard you as the king, and you cannot express how noble you are. Gaozu thanked him and said, As my father said, I dare not forget my virtue. Since Gaozu was noble, he didnt know where his father was. When Emperor Gaozu was the head of the pavilion, he used bamboo bark as a crown, and ordered Xue Zhi, who was seeking to steal it, to wear it at all times. He also ordered a permanent crown, which is called Lius Crown. Emperor Gaozu used the pavilion chief to send Tu Lishan to the county, but Tu Duodao died. From then on, they all perished. When they arrived at the pavilion of Fengkaiser, they stopped drinking. At night, they all relaxed and indulged the disciples they had sent with them, saying: All the gentlemen are leaving, and I will pass away from now on! Among the disciples, there were more than ten strong men who were willing to follow. Emperor Gaozu was drunk, walking in the middle of the night at night, and ordered one person to go forward. The first man reported back: There is a big snake in front of me, I would like to return it. Gaozu was drunk and said: A strong man is walking, how can I be afraid! Then he went forward and drew his sword to kill the snake. The snake divides into two and the road opens. After traveling for several miles, I lay down drunk and sleepy. Later generations came to the snake house and saw an old woman crying at night. Someone asked me why I was crying. She said, My son was killed. The man said, Why do you want me to be killed on sight? The woman said, My son, the son of the White Emperor, turned into a snake and ruled the road. Now, the son of the Red Emperor will kill him. , so I cried. People thought that the woman was dishonest and wanted to suffer because she suddenly disappeared. Later generations arrived, and Gaozu was aware of it. I tell you to Gaozu, Gaozu was only happy and conceited. The followers are increasingly afraid of him.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №70

Rating: 1

The bartender was incredibly rude and gave terrible service. Easily the worst bar Ive been too. Manager was somehow worse. Incredibly aggressive and unprofessional. Dont waste your time here its a joke of a bar.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

Great Throwback bar great vibe. Allen and Adrian, and Nicolas were excellent bartenders. Cool DJS on the weekends!!!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №73

Rating: 4

Classic and quiet 70s themed bar located off of west 6.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №74

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №75

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

The bartender was great had a good time

Date: 2 years ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

Fun hangout

Date: 2 years ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

Thank you, Allen for a lovely afternoon.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №83

Rating: 1

Not a good time.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

Its like having a beverage at Grandmas house! Throw back bar theme, that works! Go check it out, its a blast from the past.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

This place is awesome. Super cool old school vibe and the best service we experienced in Austin. Alan is super personable and gave us an unforgettable experience. Definitely a must do in Austin. Definitely recommend the Old Fashioned, the Irish Coffee, AND the Oreo White Russian! Everything was excellent! Hands down the best stop.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №88

Rating: 1

Vibes were low and service was slow. With 50 other awesome bars within a few minutes, I wouldn t waste my time.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №89

Rating: 1

Date: 2 years ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

If you don t love this place you re insane. Bartenders are fantastic, vibe is great, drinks are reasonably priced.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

Truly is the bee s knees.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

Great place with local style.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

Looks like a snapshot of a 70s sitcom or possibly anyones living room back then. Love it!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

Kourtney the bartender is absolutely amazing!! She s so fun and nice! The vibes of this bar are 10/10 I 100% recommend

Date: 2 years ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №96

Rating: 5

Fun atmosphere

Date: 2 years ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №98

Rating: 4

Cool spot!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №99

Rating: 4

You could say this has the knees of a bee :)

Date: 2 years ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

Loved the decor and drinks

Date: 2 years ago

Review №102

Rating: 5

Best customer service in town! Amazing cocktails and everyone from the bouncer to bartenders treat you like family

Date: 2 years ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

Awesome vibe and great drink selections. We got a Lone Star Can, a Hazy IPA, and an espresso martini; all amazing, all at the same place.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №104

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №105

Rating: 5

Classic dive bar. Love the the vintage furniture/decor - felt like drinking in somebodys basement in the 70s!! Went a couple times during my 2 week stay in Austin. They always had a quality selection of music playing!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №106

Rating: 5

The oreo white Russian is fire! Great spot

Date: 3 years ago

Review №107

Rating: 4

Date: 3 years ago

Review №108

Rating: 1

The bartender was incredibly rude and gave terrible service. Manager was somehow worse. Edit: Responding to a bad review with false information is not a good look.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

What a cool place. Its like you are back at grammas place

Date: 3 years ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

This place is straight outta grandmas basement - what a blast from the past! So much to look at. Lamps, dining tables, old TVs, mannequins, couches covered in plastic, old beer cans and signs, wood paneling...and the wallpaper! It was definitely the Beez Kneez. We will be heading back at opening one day to take it all in in a less crowded setting. I can only imagine the things we missed seeing. Our well whiskey & coke and tequila sunrise drinks were about 7 bucks each. Only snapped a few pics this round since it was dark & people were everywhere. Good times!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

The Beez Kneez is hands down one of the coolest bars in Austin, tucked away just off of 6th st. You may miss it if you arent looking. It has a cool grandmas house basement vibe going on if that makes since to you. A couch with the plastic protector on it, vintage lights from the ceiling, and the TV mounted inside a TV box to make it look like an old school tube TV. Very cool, highly recommend.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №114

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №117

Rating: 4

Date: 3 years ago

Review №118

Rating: 5

First we went to the Cats Pajamas and then to the Beez Knees. Both were awesome and have their own unique theme. Awesome bartenders great novelty drinks , in a really good way. We will definitely go back

Date: 3 years ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

Be more like Alan

Date: 3 years ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

Very nice bar, very homey and cool crowd

Date: 3 years ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №122

Rating: 5

Everythings flowin

Date: 3 years ago

Review №123

Rating: 5

Had a little misunderstanding with our bill, but Arian (the GM) was quick and so nice to clear it up. We appreciate the hospitality

Date: 3 years ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

I went there today with my husband and we were having a couple drinks talking to Josiah and let me tell you this guy sold this place! He made the experience for us first timers so .... fun and inviting! His conversation was awesome and just his presence and vibes was so chill! Totally going back just to see if we see him again! To Josiah, Cheers my man ! ! Keep up your hard work! It shall pay off!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

This is my new fav dive bar! Love the grandmas living room atmosphere, the Root Beer Float is amazeballs, just all around an awesome spot. I will definitely be back!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №127

Rating: 5

This bar is the best bar I ve been to in a while. Amazing bar service. Amazing atmosphere. It feels like a quaint cheers bar. Holiday spirit galore! If looking for a hot toddy or Irish coffee and seasonal vibes. This is the place to be!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

Adrien, Alan and Josiah make THE best cocktails omg you can literally taste the rainbow.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №129

Rating: 5

This place is great! Hidden Gem off of west. Adrian is a fantastic bartender who always leaves you satisfied. Also the tennis player statue is not John McEnroe. Name who it is get a free shot on my now running tab.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №130

Rating: 5

If youre from a small town, this is the best bar on planet earth. Wild Bill Kelso is my hero. But also Adrien, Josiah, and Matteo, theyre dope af too. Anyways, go here.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №131

Rating: 5

Just checked out this bar for the first time! It s decorated SO cute, DJ killed the music, and drinks were great! I ll definitely be back!

Date: 3 years ago