Pete's Dueling Piano Bar
Pete's Dueling Piano Bar
4.5
7:30 PM - 2:00 AM
Monday
8:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Tuesday
7:30 PM - 2:00 AM
Wednesday
7:30 PM - 2:00 AM
Thursday
7:30 PM - 2:00 AM
Friday
7:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Saturday
7:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Sunday
8:00 PM - 2:00 AM
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Pete's is a Rock & Roll Dueling Piano Bar. If singing as loud as possible in a crowd is not for you sit at the back of the room. If you can't take a joke sit at the back of the room. If you are ready to clap, sing and scream come grab a seat on the front row and put your song requests on the piano! We are open 7 nights a week and our performers will amaze you.
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- MTMHampshire510 contributionsGreat venueLoved the music and patter and spent the whole evening here. Many of the music venues in Austin felt very much aimed a a very John’s crowd whereas this was much more mixed with young up through the decades. You are only likely to get a request paid if you pay. We would go back.Visited February 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 27 March 2023
- JeffB32Bloomfield Township, Michigan4,128 contributionsGreat FunWe hit Pete’s on a Wednesday night since we are getting older….still had a great time. Tons of fun and the piano players (all four of them) were a blast. Great sing along as they play all types of music and literally (and prefer) play every request given to them. Would go again in a heartbeat.Visited April 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 4 May 2023
- Suzanne DNashville, Tennessee77 contributionsSo entertaining we went twice!This bar is on 6th street along with many others. We did not make a reservation either night. The first night we got there late, about 10:00 p.m., so we got lucky and found a table. The next night was Friday, and we got there right when they opened, around 7:00 I think. All tables were reserved, but we were early so we found a spot on the bleachers. The musicians are really good, and fun, and funny! The drinks are pretty good and service is real good. They do not serve food, so bring your own or eat before you arrive. They played a huge variety of music, something for everyone! Bring a few extra bucks because they will play your song request soon if it’s attached to some bills 😁Visited May 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 17 May 2023
- Sarah BLondon, United Kingdom68 contributionsPIANO PARTY AT PETE'S!This place was an absolute laugh! We went the day before thanksgiving, so it was pretty quiet, but still had a decent crowd. The guys at the piano were so talented, how they can just perform off the cuff to any of the requests. However, my boyfriend and I unfortunately had a major error. We in Austin on holiday, which means we had a load of dollar notes on us, so we decided, to request a song.. The guy at the piano, said "somebody's a big baller in here, this request definitely has to go to the top of the list, they've given $100". After they started playing our song, we looked at each other in absolute disbelief and panic as we'd realised we had given the $100 note, not the $10 note. We found the funny side and couldn't stop laughing, probably the most expensive song we've ever requested. We actually got engaged on this trip so now that song will have to be part of our wedding to get the moneys worth! haha. I've given 4 stars because at the beginning there was a mouse on the loose (which was caught) and the fact we lost $100! but I would actually return here despite all this and would definitely recommend!Visited November 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 12 March 2024
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Sarah B
London, UK68 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
This place was an absolute laugh! We went the day before thanksgiving, so it was pretty quiet, but still had a decent crowd. The guys at the piano were so talented, how they can just perform off the cuff to any of the requests.
However, my boyfriend and I unfortunately had a major error. We in Austin on holiday, which means we had a load of dollar notes on us, so we decided, to request a song.. The guy at the piano, said "somebody's a big baller in here, this request definitely has to go to the top of the list, they've given $100". After they started playing our song, we looked at each other in absolute disbelief and panic as we'd realised we had given the $100 note, not the $10 note. We found the funny side and couldn't stop laughing, probably the most expensive song we've ever requested. We actually got engaged on this trip so now that song will have to be part of our wedding to get the moneys worth! haha.
I've given 4 stars because at the beginning there was a mouse on the loose (which was caught) and the fact we lost $100! but I would actually return here despite all this and would definitely recommend!
However, my boyfriend and I unfortunately had a major error. We in Austin on holiday, which means we had a load of dollar notes on us, so we decided, to request a song.. The guy at the piano, said "somebody's a big baller in here, this request definitely has to go to the top of the list, they've given $100". After they started playing our song, we looked at each other in absolute disbelief and panic as we'd realised we had given the $100 note, not the $10 note. We found the funny side and couldn't stop laughing, probably the most expensive song we've ever requested. We actually got engaged on this trip so now that song will have to be part of our wedding to get the moneys worth! haha.
I've given 4 stars because at the beginning there was a mouse on the loose (which was caught) and the fact we lost $100! but I would actually return here despite all this and would definitely recommend!
Written 12 March 2024
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GlobeTrotting745171
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Business
I had two drinks, bothered no one and they refused to serve me anything but water. I had bothered no one but they refused me service. Most humiliating experience ever. I went to the Austin Hilton and they treated me with respect. Worst experience of my life and also humiliating. I will never return even though the music was great:
Written 2 October 2023
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Rachel Morin
Hallettsville, TX7 contributions
June 2023 • Friends
Went on a Saturday Night! Very crowded and a $15 cover to get in. Vodka cranberry was $13 but we had a very nice waitress that paid attention. Which was awesome.
Written 21 June 2023
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Suzanne D
Nashville, TN77 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
This bar is on 6th street along with many others. We did not make a reservation either night. The first night we got there late, about 10:00 p.m., so we got lucky and found a table. The next night was Friday, and we got there right when they opened, around 7:00 I think. All tables were reserved, but we were early so we found a spot on the bleachers. The musicians are really good, and fun, and funny! The drinks are pretty good and service is real good. They do not serve food, so bring your own or eat before you arrive. They played a huge variety of music, something for everyone! Bring a few extra bucks because they will play your song request soon if it’s attached to some bills 😁
Written 17 May 2023
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JeffB32
Bloomfield Township, MI4,128 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
We hit Pete’s on a Wednesday night since we are getting older….still had a great time. Tons of fun and the piano players (all four of them) were a blast. Great sing along as they play all types of music and literally (and prefer) play every request given to them. Would go again in a heartbeat.
Written 4 May 2023
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MTMHampshire
510 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
Loved the music and patter and spent the whole evening here. Many of the music venues in Austin felt very much aimed a a very John’s crowd whereas this was much more mixed with young up through the decades. You are only likely to get a request paid if you pay. We would go back.
Written 27 March 2023
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MsDun
Poplarville45 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
We visited Pete's on Friday 1/20 while on a quick trip to Austin. It was the most fun we've had in a long time. The songs that were played ranged from pop to rock to country and so many others. There wasn't a song they couldn't do I don't believe. I even heard a little Snoop played on the piano. And the bartenders are very attentive! Remember to reserve a table to ensure you get one. This place filled up fast. But never felt over crowded. If you're in Austin, it's a must do!
Written 23 January 2023
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cannonater
Salt Lake City, UT1,563 contributions
June 2022 • Business
Nice little piano bar. These guys are good and sometimes add a third to their duo. Good comedy Along with the piano show. Will be back
Written 21 January 2023
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Amanda K
Cincinnati, OH461 contributions
Dec 2022 • Friends
Be prepared to pay if you want your song sung! We went on a Friday night, cover at the door of $15... found a table on the balcony and put in a song request but they wouldn't even take it until I put cash with it.
The pianists were great, atmosphere was fun. Don't get the fish bowl unless you really want the duck and like sugar 😏
The pianists were great, atmosphere was fun. Don't get the fish bowl unless you really want the duck and like sugar 😏
Written 14 December 2022
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Elizabeth A.
Myrtle Beach, SC40 contributions
Nov 2022
A group of us went the night after my nephew's wedding - ages between 25 and 70 and we all had a blast. If you want a table get there early. We arrived around 7:45 and that was perfect - only a handful of people were there. After an hour it was standing room only. These guys are really talented; you'll have a great time.
Written 16 November 2022
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Adrienne L
Boca Raton, FL9 contributions
Is Pete's as "happening" on Sundays and weekdays?
We are probably going to go mid August will likely end up going to Petes on Monday or Tuesday but could possibly do the Sunday or Wednesday if those days are recommended for some reason.
Thanks!
Massimoo
Naples, FL95 contributions
It is rocking every night.... the performers rotate playing but all are phenomenal..... and cover charge is likely much less during the week ... check it out !
Tiffd23
Rexburg, Idaho, United States
It's my birthday and i want seating for my friends. Does it cost to reserve and what's the cover charge??
Mazziebee
Maplewood, NJ16 contributions
We will be in Austin on a Wednesday. Will they have the show on that evening? What time should we plan on getting there on a week night?
DOUG H
Hartford, CT70 contributions
Would be a good idea to check with Petes' to make sure they are open on Wednesdays.Friends in Austin say show up around 7pm.Have fun!
SuziQinTexas
Dallas, TX568 contributions
Don't drink - love music - is that OK?
Joe L
Oakville, Canada119 contributions
Absolutely perfect, especially if you like to sing along. Not a drinking hole in my opinion, I had one beer that lasted the whole night. Enjoy it
Is there smoking allowed?
LynxxUSA
Dallas10 contributions
Hi there - no all locations are non-smoking :)
How hard to get in on a Friday night
Lourothwell
Saranac Lake, NY26 contributions
Not bad. There is a cover charge. Go about 9 ish
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- Pete's Dueling Piano Bar is open:
- Sun - Mon 8:00 pm - 2:00 am
- Tue - Thu 7:30 pm - 2:00 am
- Fri - Sat 7:00 pm - 2:00 am
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