Vulcan Gas Company - Austin, Texas

Hi H.

I recently attended a Bingo Loco, and while the event itself was a blast, the venue itself had a few drawbacks.
The dim lighting, especially on the second floor, made it difficult to see and had to use my flashlight on my phone to participate. The narrow, dimly lit staircase was another concern, especially for those who might have been enjoying a few drinks. Another elderly women was also complaining about this as well as we both walked down the stairs together.
The bathroom situation was also a bit inconvenient, with only two stalls available for women. Additionally, the venue felt quite freezing, even though the weather outside wasn't particularly frigid.
Despite these shortcomings, the overall atmosphere was lively, and the Bingo Loco experience itself was enjoyable. If the venue could improve the lighting, heating, and bathroom facilities, it could truly elevate the experience for future events.
Tips for Improvement:
* Brighten Up the Space: Improve the lighting, especially on the second floor, to enhance visibility.
* Warm Up the Venue: Consider adjusting the heating system to provide a more comfortable environment.
* Expand Bathroom Facilities: Increase the number of women's restrooms to avoid long lines.
* Staircase Concerns: Upgrade the lighting and handrails on the stairs to make them safer and more accessible.

L N.

Reading the reviews, we were initially scared. We actually had a great time. The comedians were hilarious, the servers friendly and the venue cool. Great experience overall

N.E. H.

This review is for bingo loco. I think it would be 4 stars if you arrive early enough to sit on the lower level. If on the upper level, you can't see the stage so you need to watch the entertainment on tv screens, and you can't understand anything the host is saying because the sound system is terrible. You must use your phone flashlight to see your cards because you are in total darkness. The venue is not very clean which is probably why the lights are off.
I did bingo loco in Europe and it was awesome. They need a new venue in Austin. If it's in the Vulcan, get there early!

Steph H.

Had an absolute blast at the Red Bull MotoGP After Party. Vulcan did a great job putting on the event and Martin McDaniel was amazing!

The bar staff was on point, but some of the waitresses could take a lesson in services industry etiquette.

Simon M.

Bought a ticket online, arrived on time and the place was closed up. Nothing on the door, no emails, no text or nothing to communicate a cancellation of the show. A bunch of us were waiting outside and pretty annoyed, we all left and tried our luck at Mothership.

Jill Z.

Waitress just took my card tonight when ordering a drink, didn’t tell me a price or anything, just tipped herself the highest amount and handed the card back to me refusing to show a receipt. This shouldn’t be legal..
On top of that we came pretty early and had tickets only to be seated upstairs without a view, expected to watch the screen instead of stage. Why would I buy tickets if I could have just watched this on TV? Thank God some other couple let us sit at their table and we could see a tiny bit of the performance. Maybe they shouldn’t sell tickets if they can’t accommodate it

Valentine

Small, politically incorrect comedy club that delivers an overall enjoyable experience. It was my first comedy club experience. Would have liked them to offer at least some kind of cocktail menu but it's fine, I came to laugh not to drink. When you walk in they lock your phone in some kind of case locker you carry with you that they unlock at the exit. When I asked the bouncer why they do that and he said it's to prevent people from cancelling the comics. Fair play on that part, i get it. I booked tickets an hour before and expected a half empty hall since i noticed it's empty when I reserved a seat but when I arrived the front rows were all filled so it's not a venue many buy tickets for ahead of time, which is nice for those on the fly people. Plus, the tickets are affordable compared to mothership, only $20. I went to the event tonight where the comics perform before and after smoking a joint, so that was a very interesting concept to be a part of.

Sara V.

Went here for Bingo Loco - sat down at a table downstairs, I immediately smelt pee in the venue itself. The bathrooms were disgusting. Only 1 or 2 of them had doors that could actually stay shut without someone helping you hold the door. The toilet was overflowing so the bathroom was a swamp. There was no toilet paper, no soap to wash your hands. On top of that, the place was frigid. They are lucky these type of events bring in a crowd. I would never have spent as much as I did there even if it were the last bar on earth.

They really need to fix this place up quite a bit.