Vigilante Gastropub & Games

Review №1

Rating: 5

Date: a day ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

Food was really good, excellent service, we had a great time playing board games. Drinks were just okay. I really hope they can add Angels Envy Whiskey to their adult beverages menu. A big thanks to all the friendly staff members.

Date: 5 days ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

Had an amazing time here for a birthday dinner. Everyone was very friendly from start to finish and communicated everything (instructions, last call, how to play games) very clearly. They even gave our birthday girl some freshly baked (and delicious) cookies on the house. We saved the games for after we finished food as to not dirty anything. Both games we played were in good condition. I think a few of the ladders in Catch The Moon were chipped but it didnt stop us from playing or finishing the game. The food was absolutely outstanding, fresh, and everything came out quickly. The Thai Fighter sandwich is crazy good. Thanks again for a great night!

Date: 5 days ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

The staff and atmosphere were excellent and the drinks were stellar. The Thai fighter sandwich and the chicken tenders were great- some of the other food was good but not exactly to my preference but could see other people loving it. Overall just a great time- and highly recommend renting one of the hidden party rooms! Parking: There is a paid parking garage across the street - however, Vigilante validates. (If you dont know what that means it means they pay for your parking.)

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

Coolest board game pub in Austin

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

Probably my favorite place in Austin, TX! Whenever I have a visitor from out of town, I take them here and we always have so much fun. The service is great and I love playing new board games here. I always end up buying the board games after :) 10000/10 you gotta try this place out if you love games!!!

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

It was very busy when we arrived but they were ready to make accommodations outside for us. A table opened up and our party of 3 had a wonderful time. I loved seeing the secret shelf doors in person and I highly recommend learning a new game from the server. Great food and drinks, cute games. I will definitely come sooner in the day next time, not 2 hours til closing.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

If youve never experienced a gaming pub before, its a special treat coming to Vigilante. Not only do they have great drinks, and wonderful food offerings, the heart theyve put into this establishment is out of this world. Its innovative. Gamesmaster was knowledgeable, explained everything easy for even our players who didnt know much about tabletop games, or co-op strategy, etc. 1000000000% recommend you check out Vigilante. Plus the Owner, Preston, not only runs some games, but he will help out in any position in the pub. Cooking, Serving, Hosting, etc. Ive loved this place since the day it opened, and I hope it never closes.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

Super cool place! I would recommend making a reservation here, as they can get quite busy. We went in as a group of 7 walk-ins, and were able to stay for just shy of 2 hours before we had to leave. That may sound like a long time , but when youre playing games, it goes by in a flash! Super good vibes though, I definitely want to go back again!

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №11

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №12

Rating: 1

Went in the other day, told we are closed have a good night. Ok with that. Went in today at 3:45 on a Saturday. Sat at the bar 15 minutes and was never asked anything. Emerald Tavern is better, atleast they provide service that you are willing to pay money for...

Date: a month ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

Great vibes and fun time

Date: a month ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

Theres nothing about this place that isnt awesome. The people that work there, the food, the cocktails, the prices, and of course the games. Listen, if you havent been you need to go. Just be sure to reserve a table. This isnt really a stop-in kinda place. Lol

Date: a month ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

Love their monthly Dungeons and Dragons drag show.

Date: a month ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

I cant reccomend this place enough to spend the evening with friends playing games!

Date: a month ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

I ve been going to Vigilante for years- it s my favorite board game bar by far! I love taking people here for the first time and seeing them marvel at the decor (especially the secret rooms behind the bookcases)! Dietary restrictions: Options for vegetarians and gluten-free Parking: There s a parking structure across the street and they validate parking so it s free

Date: 2 months ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

Went for the first time for our anniversary. Were on a budget, so just a standard 3 hour table reservation for us. We have sensory issues between the two of us, so we asked for whatever table was reserved for us to be in a corner or away from people. Instead, they upgraded our reservation to the big D&D room, free of charge. The food was great. Tapas style servings. The bar was awesome, too. And the one cocktail I didnt like, they took off the tab without my asking. Id have paid for it even though I didnt like it. Its the right thing to do. Tldr: Staff were friendly and helpful. Food was great. Wide selection of games to play, and theyll teach you to play them. Have fun! Parking: Paid parking garage, but the restaurant will validate your parking if youre there over x amount of hours. Park on the 1st floor or be well enough to take the stairs, though. Seriously. The elevator is broken and trapped me in it for a good 10 min. The garage doesnt belong to the restaurant, though, so dont let that color your experience.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

I love this place and have started coming weekly to play games. I love the selection of games and the fact they will teach them to you. The food is really good, too. The atmosphere is pub like but still has the perfect light for playing games. The staff is super nice. I recommend this place to everyone. 5 stars all the way!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

We had a great time here with 2 adults and 2 teens. Food was delicious, service was prompt, and the game master was very helpful in showing us how to play the game we chose. Highly recommend the pretzel bites, they were delicious!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №24

Rating: 4

Cool place, highly recommend having a reservation. They have games for all interest levels and a gamemaster to help you learn. Its a great time, but on the expensive side for what it is. Parking: Parking in the garage can be validated so its free.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

Great spot- the food is delicious, great selection of games and helpful Game Masters to help you learn the rules.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

Super fun spot with a huge array of games for all skill levels. Excellent attention to detail, and the service is fun and wonderful. Ends up being a bit of a pricey night with food and drinks but its worth it for the experience. Parking: Free parking with validation.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

You will not regret your experience here! Service, food, and entertainment options are consistently amazing. Its impossible not to have the perfect time.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

This was, hands down, one of the most memorable gaming experiences Ive ever had. My party was shown to one of the private rooms for a D&D one shot, and it was phenomenal. Between the color-changing windows, Bluetooth speakers you can hook into for atmospheric music, and all the minis and character sheets and books at your disposal, its a DMs dream space. The food, the drinks, the service, the kindness of the wait staff and managers - all of it contributed to an epic evening. Thanks to everyone who made that day incredible for us. We will definitely be back.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 1

Date: 4 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

What an awesome time! Tasty food, friendly service and knowledgeable game masters! We will be back soon!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

100% a super fun place to go! The staff is outstanding, the environment is really cool, and youre going to have a good time. The food is really good bar food, but its not gourmet; however, the drinks are fantastic. I highly recommend this for a fun evening, and we will definitely be back!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №41

Rating: 4

The food was tasty, and the service was good and prompt the lantern method is such a cool way to call a server. The game master that night seemed genuinely excited to explain new games to unknowing parties, answering all our questions with a smile. I was impressed by the themed drinks, even though they were small, and the game-ordering system was cool and stress-free. At times, it was hot inside as there were many people in my area of the restaurant. One of my guests ordered jalapenos in his drink but was given a drink without them, he was told they didnt have any...ok? He ended up ordering extra jalapenos for his burger to put in his drink, strange work around. All in all my party was full of laughs and we all had a good time and I felt the staff played part in that being achievable!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

a rare spot where gamers are not oppressed by the non gaming majority

Date: 4 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

What a great idea - food and your choice of games! We had such fun (and Im not normally that into games).

Date: 4 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

If I could give 6 starts for service I would. Matthew was the kindest and most welcoming server I have had in ages. Made our date night awesome with his suggestions and ez explanations. Definitely a wonderful spot and we will be back soon!!!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

First time visiting this place with some friends and had an amazing time. The staff were incredible. Very nice and helpful. The food was surprisingly good and reasonably priced. Highly recommend this place for a fun board game night with friends.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

The best of the best!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 2

Sadly Vigilante has seen a real decrease in quality since our last visit. The website boasts free reservations over and over, but when you book it charges you $50 just to reserve a table. This on top of a $6 to $7 game fee, and youve spent nearly $100 for a table of four before youve ordered a single meal or drink. Speaking of meals, the switch from quant little sliders and snacks to full priced meals also loses of of the best features of the menu: variety. Grabbing the small snacks that were brought out one at a time was perfect for a game night, but the new system costs more, is less convenient, and means that you dont get the same opportunity to try all the different options, which are otherwise excellent. Finally, it was just miserably hot inside while we were there. Im not sure if the air was broken or what, but the whole night was hot and close, and nowhere near what youd expect given the costs for a night out. Sad really. Ive recommended this place dozens of times, but something there has changed, and its all for the worse.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

what an absolute gem! really unique and fun dining experience, but i would say definitely better for groups of 4+, because it s really quite loud in there so we got drowned out by other tables as we were trying to chat as a couple. the food was overall really delicious and it s a great idea to have little snack plates while you play, however the menu could do with some more vegan options. staff are really attentive and hospitable, and the button function to call over staff needs to be implemented everywhereee please, great idea! we left after about a quarter of one game and some food, as i mentioned it was too loud in there but i don t see any way this can particularly be helped! maybe a low volume area or room so couples can still play but be able to hear each other.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

I went to kill time before meeting a friend. My bartender was such a delight . Loved them! Thanks for engaging with me...

Date: 5 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

Fantastic place, I drive all the way Dallas to go here and make sure to drop by any time I come through the area. Good good, great drinks, wonderful atmosphere and helpful staff.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

We visit this place every week. Good vibes. Staff is super nice.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

So much fun! Got to enjoy delicious food while learning three new board games!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

I love this place. The cowboy bepop & brussel sprouts are my go to. Staff is always very friendly too and the drinks are great. HOWEVER I HAVE MADE IT MY MISSION TO SPREAD THE WORD THAT EVERYONE SHOULD AVOID MIDTOWN COMMONS APARTMENT AT ALL COST! IF YOU WANT TO LIVE NEAR VIGILANTE, DO NOT SIGN A LEASE AT MIDTOWN

Date: 6 months ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

the chicken tenders were among the best i ve ever had. was not expecting a bar focused on games to have such tasty food but was definitely impressed. our servers were friendly, funny, and knowledgeable. will definitely be back with friends.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

Great place to have fun playing games with friends, enjoy some delicious food and drinks, and be well taken care of in a cool atmosphere. Ive been here on a date with my wife, and multiple times with my group of dad friends, and weve always enjoyed our time. Their game selection is outstanding, as our their game masters who help you learn the rules and get started quickly. Their food is delicious, and always hits the spot, with terrific options to enjoy while playing. The Thai Fighter sandwich and Crispy Brussels Sprouts are favorites of mine. Plus, it feels like they have upped their beverage game too, with great cold brew and non-alcoholic options to compliment their beers and cocktails. If youre looking to have some fun, you cant go wrong at Vigilante.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №59

Rating: 4

Good place for a party or special outing! Wouldnt recommend for those on a budget, as the prices can add up quite a bit with many orders. However, this establishment is of course, less of a restaurant and more of a novelty establishment. It has lovely wooden furniture and a secret room hidden behind a bookshelf. One gripe I have about this place is that all the games we played were in DISGUSTING condition, the cards were all sticky and well worn, and often dealing was difficult on account of the cards being stuck to each other. It felt highly unsanitary touching the cards and eating our finger food at the same time. That did not stop my group from having fun, and we had tons of it too, its just something I wish they could restock on in better quality. I do love that its an LGBT friendly space though, and the bathrooms are labeled by whether they have stalls or urinals rather than any gender binary or non binary. Im was surprised that they had mints and dental floss in the bathroom too.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

Cannot recommend this place enough. The food and drink options are great, the game fee is affordable, and the environment is perfect for a game night. On top of this, the employees are kind, extremely helpful, and can even introduce you to your new favorite game. Parking: There is a parking garage across the street, and Vigilante offers validation

Date: 6 months ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

What an amazing place this is! The staff were so nice and helpful. The food was good (although portions are kind of small). Parking is super easy as they give you a voucher for the parking garage. They also have close to 200 board games to choose from. It s also SUPER nice. Very well kept and very clean.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №64

Rating: 4

Games, staff, and ambience are exceptional. All price points are decent, except for the food. The food was tasty but the portions were incredibly small for the price. I would not buy food here again. The drink menu is fun and delicious, next time I attend I would probably eat somewhere else beforehand and just go for the drinks here

Date: 6 months ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

We ate some delicious food and enjoyed craft cocktails from an extensive but tasteful menu. Vigilante s staff are super friendly and attentive! The service here was incredibly fast and the employees were knowledgeable on all the games. The restaurant is clearly very well-managed, and our evening ran smoothly in the midst of a dinner rush. I highly recommend swinging by with some friends and family for a fun night of gaming, drinks, and dinner!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

The staff is a bunch of fantastic, friendly folks who genuinely love what they do. Special shoutout to Jessy an absolute gem who adds so much joy to every visit. The atmosphere is very tavern-esque which is awesome! One of my favorite aspects. You feel nothing but comfort when enjoying time at Vigilante. Food wise. Everything I ve tried has been great. The pretzel bites are heavenly, and the burgers are top-notch, hitting all the right notes. The themed drinks every month are not only cute but downright delicious (like all drinks on the menu.) The game masters here are mind-blowingly knowledgeable. Its impressive how they juggle an extensive range of games and still manage to give personalized recommendations. Were smitten with Vigilante its become a bi-weekly tradition for my significant other and me. If work didnt interfere, wed be there even more often. Its just that good.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №68

Rating: 5

This place is the perfect weekend and evening hangout spot with friends! Their food is great (the kitchen closes orders at around 9:30) and they have a wonderful menu of small dinner items and lots of drinks to choose from.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

Great food and even better service. Everyone who tended to us were passionate about board gaming and helped make the experience a very positive one, especially our server. Thank you!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

We love this place so much! Excellent food, a great game selection and all of the staff are fun and give top notch service. Whenever we go I love to look around the room and watch all the people enjoying themselves and connecting over games. Its a wonderful place with a great vibe.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №72

Rating: 3

Once again, gaming bar w a great concept, great service, terrible space. Good decorations, tables, games, looks fantastic, but if you re lucky enough to get a table, you won t be able to hear a word anyone says because the acoustics are beyond terrible and it s so loud you can t hear someone 1 ft away. Unfortunately it s not their fault, other than choosing this horrible location. Vigilante is in a strip mall apartment complex made from typical super cheap construction plaguing Austin now w zero design knowledge, zero thought, and just an eye sore. So, when you put 60 customers in stone box, w no thought about actual space use, you get a useless room meant for gaming, that no one can hear one another to game.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №73

Rating: 4

Nice atmosphere and good drinks. Need to make reservations if you want to stay longer

Date: 7 months ago

Review №74

Rating: 5

Had a wonderful date night. Staff was friendly, helpful, and attentive. I was impressed with how well kept and intact the boardgames that we played were.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №75

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

Every aspect of this place is crafted for your enjoyment. I have never had a bad time here!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

Magical vibes with great execution. They thought of everything from calling the server with an accio server button to the small side tables for your plates while you play games. Coming from Vegas where great service is the expectation, this place really beats everywhere else in Austin on service and quality. They have a game master that describes the games to you so you don t spend the entire night setting up a game and arguing over the rules just to not finish. The game menu as well as the food and drink menu are diverse in addition to the seasonal menu. Every time I leave I m just excited to reserve another night with more friends.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

Fun place for games, comedy and food!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

Important to note that some of their staff is trained to judge MTG matches. Its a fantastic place to take it easy and play some games.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

Great news place for meeting friends, food and games. The staff is very friendly and make the experience even better.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

Our food was good, the service great, the atmosphere spot on. We sat on the patio and it was nice and quiet, heat lamps helped keep us comfortable. We enjoyed the games we played. The menu of games was really helpful. The explanation of how to play great. Just wish we had left ourselves more time to stay and play.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

I organized a surprise D&D one shot for my wife s birthday with the resident Vigilante DM, Tyler. I could not recommend the experience enough. Tyler went above and beyond to make our game special by adding personal elements and working with me over email to craft the story to exactly what we wanted. Our party had the absolute best night and will be talking about it for a very long time. From the ambiance of the wizard room, the fantastic food, the awesome terrain trays and most importantly, the patient professionalism of Tyler, we could not have asked for more.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №88

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

Really cool and chill atmosphere. The food was good, and the game selection was well balanced. It was neat to try out new games and the staff were really helpful.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

To say I love this place is an understatement! Friendly and helpful staff, delicious food and drinks, ahuge selection of games, and a wonderful ambiance.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

Besides the vibe, the staff is my favorite in the city. :)

Date: 8 months ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №94

Rating: 4

Date: 8 months ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Everything was pretty great. Reservation system works like a charm. Service was fantastic. Dishes are tasty, a little pricey but completely understandable for the venue (we did NOT feel like we got ripped off or anything). That corner booths table is a little janky and wobbles a bit but wasnt too bad since you get some added privacy. Idk how to work it into the aesthetic (maybe like brown or leathery curtains) but putting something above the booths, maybe like a foot or two to help block sound between them would be a really nice touch. We were between two booths, one was totally chill, but the other one had a rather enthusiastic DM who made it hard for my players who were sitting on their side of our booth to hear the talk at our table.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №96

Rating: 5

came here for a birthday party and reserved the wizard room. food was great and affordable, service was wonderful, and the our private room was SO cool. we will definitely be back SOON!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

We had a blast! Tetris at the bar.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №98

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

Our favorite place to meet with friends and family! The food is always good (the cookies are our favorite) and the service is impeccable and very knowledgeable. Just an awesome place to geek out. Parking: They do parking validation for the nearby garage so there is always plenty of parking.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №102

Rating: 5

Nut allergy friendly - inform the waitstaff as some dishes do have nuts. Vigilante might be one of the coolest gaming taverns Ive ever been to. They seriously have their style down. Reservations are recommended but not necessary as I walked in with a group of 4 on a Sunday night. Right off the bat, the tables are uniquely designed to be awesome for board games (convention goers may recognize the customized design for dice rolling!) and have a very straightforward button to call a waiter over. Everyone pays $5 a head to play any board game on their very well written curated menu (love how theyve organized by genre). The food combo is incredible value for sharable plates. Their brussel sprouts were very flavorful and perfectly cooked. The fries were a good amount with a nice aioli. The Smoke and Dagger was a perfect smashburger that was just the right amount of spice and toppings. The discount for a full meal is just icing on top! Their drink menu is also very well crafted with a gaming theme. I didnt have any but I sampled a few drinks from a friend. Theyre tasty, but pretty light. They even have mints in the restroom.. crazy attention to detail. Ill be back often. Vigilante is miles above some of the other board game taverns around.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

Great game selection! And the food and drinks are delicious.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №104

Rating: 5

Great spot to play board games and grab dinner. They have a good selection and game masters that will teach you games you havent played.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №105

Rating: 4

Great idea but could be executed better. Really expensive per person. We had to pay $80 to reserve a table for 8 people then $5 additional per person for board games even if you dont play theirs. There is a 3 course option for $3 less but you have to order all 3 courses at once. Drinks were mediocre, we had 8 people and only 2 drinks were good out of the variety ordered. We had fun overall but wont be going back. Parking: Few 2 hour parking spots. Location will validate parking garage parking for less than 5 hours. Will likely have to talk to parking attendant though since the barcode didnt work at exit.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №106

Rating: 5

We couldnt have asked for more from our evening. Everyone was incredibly kind, helpful and friendly. The games were fun and the explanations super helpful. It was great to try games we had never heard of and wouldnt have tried had we not been there. What a great place. We look forward to many more times of fun at Vigilante.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №108

Rating: 4

A lil pricey but fun place

Date: 10 months ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

LOVE THIS PLACE! The food and drinks are so good! The ambiance is to die for, all the board games are so much fun, I recommend zombie dice. The way the service works and lighting up a button to call them is amazing.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

So much fun! 2.5 hrs flew by! We played 2 games weve never played before. We will definitely go back! AND they have Beyond Chicken and Beyond beef!!!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

Fantastic game bar with excellent creative cocktails. Choose from one of the 200+ games and short circuit the learning wirh explanations from one of their local game masters. Try one of the new cocktails (eye of Sauron was a favourite for us) and enjoy a game night on one of their custom built tables!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

This place is incredible. Its everything you could want in a gaming lounge smashed together with a full-service restaurant and bar. They have game-masters on staff so you dont have to burn through precious time learning the games by reading the instructions. Expect to drop some money here. Everything is reasonably priced but it adds up quickly when you factor in the small size of the plates and the cover charge for playing games.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №114

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

I am a big fan of this place. I have played DND in a private room - amazing. I have attended a DND drag showed twice, hosted here - amazing. I have only had the food/drinks once but they were all delish!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

Vigilante is a gem of a spot where the magic of gaming comes to life. Every Tuesday, I m greeted by the infectious energy of Bex, who ensures every game night is a blast. Kinsey s warm welcome makes you feel right at home, while RJ s passion for games is downright inspiring. Sara s attention to detail makes every visit smooth and enjoyable. And let s not forget Rob, whose culinary creations are as imaginative and delightful as the games we play. The staff here, including so many others, truly make Vigilante a haven for gamers. The atmosphere is electric, the community is welcoming, and the experiences are always top-notch. A big shout-out to the entire team for making every visit a five-star adventure!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №117

Rating: 4

Date: 11 months ago

Review №118

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

I don t think I have ever done a review but this place definitely made me want to do one! I flew in from out of state and my brother and I wanted to play D&D. He had found Vigilante on google of all places and we decided to purchase two seats for one of their one shot D&D sessions. From the moment we walked in the door we were blown away by the atmosphere and ambiance. The amount of effort that went into providing an unforgettable experience has had me thinking of it ever since. We enjoyed mostly drinks during our session and the locally brewed beers were all cold, refreshing, and more choices than you could have at one sitting! We also enjoyed some cocktails that were all made to perfection. The staff was all smiles and helped finish off the amazing visit! Thank you very much to Tyler for being our amazing DM! 10/10 MUST recommend!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

How have I not reviewed my favorite place yet???? If I could give more than 5 stars I would. Been coming to vigilante weekly for their D&D nights for the past 2 years. Every week its a delight. The staff is extremely friendly, the community is fantastic, and the atmosphere (especially in their secret rooms) is amazing. The food is delicious! My only complaint is that the portion sizes are slightly small, but its yummy enough to balance it all out. They also have a very creative menu and always are experimenting on new ideas and seasonal dishes. Would definitely recommend eating here.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №121

Rating: 3

A cool place to have fun with friends, but there are some unpleasant moments... When we got here, it was too cold in the room (as a result, one of us is sick). What about food ? I dont eat spicy food, when we got the food it was not for me. The only thing that tasted good was the cookie, it is worth trying, also a delicious burger. Food

Date: 11 months ago

Review №122

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №123

Rating: 5

We had a great time in the wizard room. Shane had amazing customer service, they were so accommodating and gave some great recommendations. The GM did a great job of getting us excited to play and explained the game really well. We ll definitely be coming back.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

gender neutral ish bathrooms, labelled stalls only or stalls and urinal. stalls have a good amount of privacy

Date: 11 months ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

Ive been twice now, once with a friend for a game night, and once for the Drinking and Dragons D&D one shot - and both times have been incredibly fun! Tyler, their resident DM, takes new and seasoned players on a wild ride, and is the best mix of professional and fun. All the staff members I spoke to were incredibly friendly and obliging, and if they didnt know the game, they found someone to explain so we were able to play many games during our table time. The food and drinks are also delightful!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №127

Rating: 5

Food was delicious and affordable, staff was friendly and helpful, and its a surprisingly cozy and romantic twist on a classic board game cafe. Elegant atmosphere run by people who care about the experience.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

What a gem. Great cocktails, generous draft selection, and great variety of eats. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. Didnt realize the games part until we got there, fun addition. The food came quick, was fresh and thoughtfully prepared. Definitely coming back!

Date: a year ago

Review №129

Rating: 5

Really unique place, very awesome staff ready to help recommend or go over anything you need help w. Good drinks as well. Awesome atmosphere!

Date: a year ago

Review №130

Rating: 5

Such wonderful people. The DnD campaigns are so epic and fun. Super inviting to all sorts of people and scheduling

Date: a year ago

Review №131

Rating: 5

Fell in love with this place. Amazing concept, executed perfectly.

Date: a year ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

Our waitress and waiter were both very nice, made funny quips and also offered to help with instructions. It was a very friendly atmosphere.

Date: a year ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №135

Rating: 5

I love Vigilante so much! I always have a good time there with friends playing and trying out games we dont own whilest having a creative beverage from their menu

Date: a year ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

What a great time and super great pricing. There are card tables as well and secret rooms. So lit.

Date: a year ago

Review №137

Rating: 5

Overall this place is great for both food and boardgames, the ambiance is amazing and the people are all very nice to talk to and get recommendations from

Date: a year ago

Review №138

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №139

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №140

Rating: 5

food and DOPE board games great to take the family out and wipe and talk smack to your friends ( also team base games but we to competitive to play that)

Date: a year ago

Review №141

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №142

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №143

Rating: 5

This place is awesome. My 15 year took me and my boyfriend and we all said wed definitely go again. We reserved an epic gaming table for 2.5 hours and would do 3 or more next time as we were enjoying different games. The food is good, but not what Id go there for. Its the staff, the decor, the whole ambiance. Fun way to test out games, too! Ps the drinks (cocktails and mocktails, alike) are awesome. Good beer list, as well.

Date: a year ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

So many great games to choose from. Great service, the staff take the time to explain to you how to play the game so you dont have to read instructions. Good snacks and I like the chocolate milkshake. Nice vibes.

Date: a year ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №146

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №147

Rating: 5

Excellent food and genuinely nice service. I sat at the bar and chatted with the bartender who was welcoming and happy to talk. The menu is really good they settled on some favorites that any pub-goer will approve of. The kitchen/bar area needs some sort of restaurant fly control product though. Vegetarian options: Fried Brussels sprouts

Date: a year ago

Review №148

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №149

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №150

Rating: 5

Lots of board games and friendly staff, great way to spend an afternoon!

Date: a year ago

Review №151

Rating: 1

Date: a year ago

Review №152

Rating: 5

Everything was great. It will definitely become a regular place for me personally and professionally to go to. The game selection was perfect and such a good way to break the ice between everyone. The service was wonderful. Everyone was so helpful and just nice to talk to. They understood when the second reservation was past the 15 minute time frame, and i really appreciated that.Will definitely be recommending to everyone.

Date: a year ago

Review №153

Rating: 5

Super fun ! The food was nice but the experience overall is what makes it worth it.

Date: a year ago

Review №154

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №155

Rating: 5

Easily one the best board game bars I have ever been to! Definitely coming back. Can t find a fault with this place ! Vegetarian options: Tasty options !!!

Date: a year ago

Review №156

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №157

Rating: 5

Great food. Snack type foods that you can combine to make a meal. They have a giant selection of games and the tables are super neat. Good system for trading out games/ordering food. Everyone is super friendly and helpful in learning the games. Super fun hangout spot. Parking: Parking garage nearby with plenty of spots. 2 hours free but they will validate the ticket if you go beyond that.

Date: a year ago

Review №158

Rating: 5

Surprisingly good food. Friendly staff.

Date: a year ago

Review №159

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

Absolutely love this place! We ve been coming here since they opened and have never had a less than stellar experience. The food is delicious, friendly and attentive staff, layout and atmosphere are fun and inviting, and they have a top notch selection of games fit for every type of game player. We also love coming here when we have visitors from out of town and want to do something unique and fun without melting outside.

Date: a year ago

Review №161

Rating: 5

Played a game of Castle Panic while enjoying the grilled cheese (upgraded to a patty melt) & pretzel bites. Staff are amazing and quick to help. Please support Vigilante!

Date: a year ago

Review №162

Rating: 5

We took our work team here for a bonding event and had the BEST time! We booked a private room and had Bex as our main server. Bex had a fantastic attitude and was hilarious. Our team really appreciated their recommendations for games and food. The atmosphere, people, and quality of the food and drink for the price point was perfect for a team on a budget. We did not feel like we were budgeting in the slightest and got to enjoy so much food, drink, and games. Thank you Bex for making this experience for us an 11/10.

Date: a year ago

Review №163

Rating: 4

Reserve in advance, Tuesdays have free entry. Staff is friendly and will guide with any new game you wish to try. Great setup to ensure an amazing experience will you enjoy the games

Date: a year ago

Review №164

Rating: 5

Insane board game collection. Loved the interiors as well.

Date: a year ago

Review №165

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №166

Rating: 5

The service, food, and fun here is unmatched. Visited on a work trip and I was blown away. This place is AWESOME and the service is nuts! Hope to come back someday!!!

Date: a year ago

Review №167

Rating: 4

Great atmosphere, great games. Only thing I d be critical on is the limited food selection but that s not really what draws most people in. Wonderful place to spend an afternoon with friends and family!

Date: a year ago

Review №168

Rating: 5

I wish they would nix the wooden boxes for their games so they had more room to increase their collection size. Not a lot of new titles is really my only minor issue. Otherwise, one of the best board game cafes in the country!

Date: a year ago

Review №169

Rating: 5

A really great place and atmosphere. Servers seem genuinely to enjoy the job and work, and know how to read the table even when their unique call server lamp is on. (Btw, every restaurant could use that.) The special rooms look super cool, but having a booth was still a blast. Food is really tasty, watch out for that Last Dab!

Date: a year ago

Review №170

Rating: 5

We stumbled upon this engaging gem, and it did NOT disappoint. When you walk in, you feel like youre entering a guild tavern. Despite the fact that they appear to be short staffed, everyone was friendly and inviting. There is a $5 per person game fee and they have literal walls filled with games but you can bring your own. The food and drinks are delicious but not very dietary or vegan friendly. I would recommend an impossible option for your burgers. Parking: They offer a 4 hour parking voucher for the parking garage across from them.

Date: a year ago

Review №171

Rating: 5

Good game collection

Date: a year ago

Review №172

Rating: 5

Fantastic food to the point that the burgers were surprising, would definitely go back just for the food. Haha. The service was very lacking at times despite having our button pressed, we waited for over 15 min just to order food and drinks before the folks at my table decided to just order via qr code. The card games we played left a lot to be desired, for sure, but the crokinole game was quite fun).

Date: a year ago

Review №173

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №174

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №175

Rating: 2

Not much seating capacity. I went here for a regularly scheduled event I was very disappointed to discover this establishment has very limited seating for even medium crowds. The staff was not accessible and I didn t feel welcome, I left.

Date: a year ago

Review №176

Rating: 5

Great place to go gaming with the family. They have a number of really good appetizers to choose from.

Date: a year ago

Review №177

Rating: 5

We booked the Wizard s Room, and it was great! Loved having a quiet space in the room with the JBL speakers for some ambient game soundtracks. The food was immaculate and incredibly well-priced! Had a great time, and the vibe of the entire place is super warm and inviting. Staff was very kind!

Date: a year ago

Review №178

Rating: 5

Interesting concept and a fun experience

Date: a year ago

Review №179

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №180

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №181

Rating: 5

Friggin fun. They have menus of games, and bring them to you and explain the rules. Concierge gaming

Date: a year ago

Review №182

Rating: 5

Great place to eat, drink, and play games. Food tastes good and is affordable. The epic gaming tables are awesome and staff is friendly. Vegetarian options: There are some good veggie appetizers but theres only grilled cheese for an entree. The Brussel Crow fried brussels sprouts are my favorite.

Date: a year ago

Review №183

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №184

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №185

Rating: 5

This place was one of the coolest game bars I have ever went to! First of all, its only $5 per person to play games for hours! Second, the vibe is phenomenal and we found out that all the tables and the lights were made by the founder and owner which was so cool! Third, I loved that they have a service light. So basically there is a lantern that you turn on if you need service. If you dont need anything no one will bother you which is awesome! I also loved that their game menu broke up games in categories like the type of came it is (warm up, mystery, strategy, etc.) and they also ranked each one 1-4 based on how difficult it is to learn! They have a gamemaster who will make recommendations to your group, explain the game rules, and answer any questions you have. It was a great time to hand with friends, eat good food, drink food drinks, and have a blast! I highly highly recommend checking this place out!

Date: a year ago

Review №186

Rating: 3

Food Pro- I had balsamic brussel sprouts and they were great, another Pro for me but maybe a con for others the portion sizes are small so you have room to play. There arent large plates in the way. Con- some of the players complained that the portions were to small. For example: 1 if you order wings you only receive two wing pieces. So basically youre getting one full wing. Service Pro -they have an awesome system set up so that you dont get bothered over and over while youre playing your games. You push a button something lights up above your head and it notifies the server to come to your table. Con- it would have been nice for our server to pick up the dishes when we stacked them neatly and at them at the edge of the table. Atmosphere Pro- it gives off a little bit of that old-school Tavern feel which I think was nice. Con- the booth seats eight but it is not comfortably. If you are slightly overweight you wouldnt be able to fit in the seats. And because its a long rectangle booth you cant play many games that require you to interact with people on the other end of the booth. When I was booking my reservation I envisioned a square or circular-shaped booth. Also, they do NOT allow you to push the tables that seat 4 together. We reserved a booth for one game and two tables of four for another game. But we were told that we couldnt push the two tables that sat four together for the other game it was against their policy. So some of the people in our party who could not fit in the booth had to go home. A huge let down was being charged $5 a person to play or own games even though we reserved it for 2 and 1/2 hours. The website says that its free for two and a half hours or less but we were told all reservations are charged. All in all, it was just an okay place. I would go back, if my party was only four people. Vegetarian options: Very few vegetarian options. Parking: Parking in the street is very slim. But there is a parking garage across the street

Date: a year ago

Review №187

Rating: 5

This place is so fun! I recommend making a reservation!

Date: a year ago

Review №188

Rating: 5

We rented a private secret room for my partners birthday, and we all had a great time! The food was really tasty, and the drinks were creative. The staff was also so nice and attentive the entire night. The game selection is pretty large but not that hard to go through since they have everything categorized and ranked in difficulty to learn. Also, if you have any questions, the staff will help explain the rules to you! I would highly recommend this place. Parking: a little hard to find parking ( there is a parking garage across the street)

Date: a year ago

Review №189

Rating: 5

Fantastic board game bar with an amazing atmosphere. There are board game menus, and you can request to be taught any of the games on it (and others that are off menu). Its a little pricey, but the food and drinks are pretty good for a bar. Ill be visiting often.

Date: a year ago

Review №190

Rating: 4

If Cindercade decided on board games instead of arcade games

Date: a year ago

Review №191

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №192

Rating: 4

Super fun place... Lots of small plates, cocktails and 200 games... You can play as many as your group wants to and theres a game master to help you choose and learn new ones, too.

Date: a year ago

Review №193

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №194

Rating: 5

Went here with my husband while we were visiting Austin. We went on a Sunday night at 6pm and stayed until 9:30pm. The atmosphere was nice because I didnt feel like it was too loud, and the tables around us were all filled with different parties. We played four different games. They have a menu that lists two player games to choose from. The game master, Brennan, did a fantastic job of explaining the games briefly and in a way that was easy to understand so we could skip reading the instructions. The service was great! You press a button at the table to notify the staff when you want food/drinks/games, otherwise they leave you be. The food was really good and there were many different types of drinks to choose from. We had a lot of fun! I would definitely recommend going here if you like board games.

Date: a year ago

Review №195

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №196

Rating: 5

Vigilante is a great investment in simple good times with family and friends. We took 12yo and his friend and 17yo and his girlfriend played 3 games, laughed and ate good food. Where else are we going to get the 17yo to bring his gf to hang out with little brother on a random Thursday night? Well worth the price of admission.

Date: a year ago

Review №197

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №198

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №199

Rating: 5

We chanced upon this place when we were up that way (went to costco and 99 ranch market and wanted to go to dosa shack but didnt realize they werent open on Sundays).So we looked around for anything open that was reasonably highly rated. The food was super tasty. The service was friendly and prompt. A unique set up where you can come and play board games for a few hours. Love the concept. We absolutely loved the samosas and the gyozas. Kids loved the hugs and nugs (nuggets) and fries. Would love if they added some steam veggies to their menu like broccoli or cauliflower :) Everything is made in house and I love this too about this place. The plates are small ish and priced accordingly. But keep in mind, if youre a big eater a few $9 to $11 plates will add up fast. Especially when the food is so delicious! The drinks, we didnt order any alcohol so cant comment on them. The mocktails we ordered I liked but my friend didnt like hers... I tasted hers and liked hers too and I believe she didnt like the strong sage taste that was in her drink. Wasnt super sweet like most mocktails though which again I like. The long and short is - With a witty and cute menu, I like this place and highly recommend giving this place a try. We liked or loved everything we ordered. Vegetarian options: The hommus was super tasty and they also had mushroom burgers :)

Date: a year ago

Review №200

Rating: 5

We had a great time and will definitely be back! Loved being able to reserve a table and get help setting up/learning a new game. The food and drinks were excellent too.

Date: a year ago