Beez Kneez — Restaurant in Austin

The Beez Knees used to a be laid back spot in grad school, but now there is a bartender there who is rude and pretentious. We showed up and ordered some cheap beers and ranch waters and played pool- keeping to ourselves. After we closed out the tab, the bartender abruptly snapped at us and shouted at us to leave because the tip was too low (16-17% including tax) for low effort ranch waters and beer.

It was disappointing to be ushered out rudely with 5 minutes left in our game. It was closing time so we left with no issue. We didn’t fight it, but we can’t stand behind our support of their good bar service any longer.

If you want to play a some late at night pool, I would recommend another bar that is open to casual players and not just high rollers looking to spend a lot on...

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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...