Punch Bowl Social

"Punch Bowl Social has a few locations in Austin—and even more around the country—so there’s a decent chance you’re already familiar with the concept. It’s basically an adult theme park, with mini golf, shuffleboard, bowling, ping pong, karaoke, and more. There’s not really much charm to the place, but it gets the job done when you need a convenient spot to meet with access to activities for just about everybody." - Nicolai McCrary

"Old-Fashioned Fun Meets New-Fangled Comfort Food All things old-school are revered at this new North Austin bar, restaurant, and play spot—from bowling and shuffleboard to deviled eggs and spiked punch (the latter in a bowl, as the venue's name suggests). It might sound like your grandparents' idea of a fun Saturday night, but the local touches and "gastro-diner" menu make it fresh—think locally sourced chicken and waffles with chipotle pecan sorghum syrup. No self-respecting Austin bar would neglect to stock Texas microbrews, and you can order an Ugly Pug or a 1st Street Blonde and they'll bring you a draft beer. Despite the arcade games and kid-friendly menu (assuming your kid enjoys waffles topped with cherry-thyme compote), it becomes all date-night couples and cocktail-sipping groups after dark. They open early for breakfast and serve late into the night, should you work up an appetite playing Donkey Kong."

"Punch Bowl Social in The Domain has a bit of a “bar in a mall” feel, but it’s easy to look past that once you see the pinball, skeeball, darts, ping pong, pool, and bowling. It’s the perfect place to come with a bunch of friends to feel like you’re having your seventh birthday party all over again, but without the sheet cake with your face on it, unfortunately. And once you’ve all had enough of being competitive, you can head into one of their private karaoke rooms to sing your favorite Oasis songs together." - Adele Hazan

"The Austin location of the combination bowling alley, restaurant, and bar is offering 25 percent discounts on food, drinks, and games to all federal government employees throughout the shutdown. The deal also applies to specials and happy hours." - Nadia Chaudhury

"For those who want to bowl and play various bar games while watching the Olympics, the Austin location of the adult party land chain is the place to go, with the many, many television screens." - Nadia Chaudhury