Backporch Social

Backporch Social

Reviews Summary

Most reviews praise the friendly staff, great atmosphere, and family-friendly vibe with arcade games and outdoor activities. Many highlight excellent service, delicious food/drinks, and live music. Some mention specific employees' exceptional hospitality. A few negative reviews cite poor event planning, slow service on off nights, or cleanliness issues, but most experiences are overwhelmingly positive with consistent 5-star ratings. The venue is described as a chill spot for both families and adults, offering a unique mix of entertainment options.

About This Listing

Has Food
Good for kids
Wheelchair Accessible

Who Can Play?

Most arcades welcome all ages (some may have age restrictions for certain games)
Minors may need parent/guardian supervision (policies vary by location)
No gaming experience required - games range from beginner to expert level
Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes recommended for safety
Valid ID may be required for certain attractions or age verification
Groups and parties welcome (advance booking may be required)

*Note: Age restrictions and policies may vary by arcade. Check with your local facility for specifics.*

First-Time Visitors

First-time visitors may need to sign a waiver or register for a game card. Staff are typically available to help explain games and provide tutorials. Some arcades offer newcomer specials or free play sessions to help you get started.

Common Restrictions:

Age-Based Some games may have height or age requirements for safety reasons
Capacity Popular games may have wait times during peak hours

*Note: Policies vary by arcade. Confirm with your local facility.*

What to Bring

Cash or card for tokens/credits (some arcades are cashless)
Valid ID for age verification or membership signup
Phone to capture high scores and memories (check photo policies)

*Note: Payment methods and requirements may differ by arcade.*

Preparing for Your Visit

Check arcade hours and peak times online before visiting
Eat beforehand or check if the arcade has food options
Bring friends for multiplayer games and competitions
Wear comfortable clothes you can move freely in
Avoid bringing valuable items that could be lost or damaged
Check for special events, tournaments, or discount days
Set a budget for games and stick to it
Stay hydrated, especially during long gaming sessions

*Note: Tips may vary by arcade type and location.*

How to Get Started

Most arcades accept walk-ins, but call ahead during busy periods or for large groups. Check for membership deals!

Other Helpful Info

Most visits last 1-3 hours depending on games and group size
Popular games may have longer wait times during weekends and evenings
Many arcades offer unlimited play packages or time-based pricing
Some locations host tournaments and special events regularly
Prize redemption available at many arcades - save your tickets!

*Note: Policies, pricing, and features differ by arcade. Contact your local facility for details.*

Features

Has Food
Good for kids
Wheelchair Accessible

Contact Information

Address

309 W Liberty Ave

Round Rock, Texas 78664

Hours

Monday 12PM-12AM
Tuesday 12PM-12AM
Wednesday 12PM-12AM
Thursday 12PM-12AM
Friday 12PM-2AM
Saturday 12PM-2AM
Sunday 12PM-12AM

Customer Reviews

Cool place downtown! Inside has a few arcade games but outside is where all the action is! We were just there for the bingo between meals so we only had onion rings but they were pretty good! Swings by the bar are a nice touch as well.

This was our second time at Back Porch Social, and once again it didn't disappoint. We came for the outdoor vibe and the kid-friendly atmosphere ,both delivered. The live bands have been great both times and actually engage with the crowd, which makes the whole experience feel more personal and fun. Bar service was fast and super friendly ,no long waits, even when it got busy. Food was solid too, and everyone around us (staff and patrons) just gave off good energy. Up front, they've got a small arcade sty

Great bar with a covered patio for the dog and designated smoking area. Lone stars are 3.75 plus tax. Tuff to beat this clean in town bar.

Was here with a friend to watch his cousin play the opening. Richard Bustillo. Good music and great voice!! Good luck on your future and career in music!! You're awesome!

This was my second visit to Backyard social. The first time was really fun. We came for chicken bingo and had drinks and snacks. This time, we waited for a really long time to get a drink and it wasn't really crowded. There were many tables that needed bussing and just overall, it looked like it needed to be cleaned. I'll try to come again another time because the concept of this place is great. Hopefully it was just an off night.

Came out on a Sunday afternoon. There was excellent live music (really loud just fyi,) great drinks, and great food. We had fish tacos, burgers, and queso to eat. It was all outdoor seating, and even though it was packed, there was plenty of space for our party of 5 adults and 9 kids! The inside is an arcade which was so cool for the kids, there were also outside games for them as well. Service was fast and the staff was super nice! Great place to go with friends and let the kids do their thing while y'all

It was my first time here and I'm very bummed. I made a reservation online and showed up on time, but there was no host at the front (game room area) to help. I then went to the bar and asked about my reservation, and the gentleman was SUPER NICE and they were SUPER BUSY, but he was unaware of my reservation. Unfortunately, they had no more tables available for my family. The gentleman did offer a high top table to sit at, but it just wouldn't have worked with my kids. A real bummer since it was my fianc?

2nd time in and we really enjoyed ourselves. Autumn is AWESOME, Xavier and Brian are great bartenders, and food IS fun and delish, and plenty of TVs with games on. Fun place. Oh?The Chicken Shit Bingo is THE BOMB!!! People won some serious cash from that chicken!

Nice outdoor turf area with stage and big screen TV, but the sound is so loud you have to shout to hear each other. I'm talking blaring loud. We asked if they would turn it down, which they did, but then turned it back up later. It's a small place so it's overkill in my opinion. Good for sports but not socializing. Typical bar food. Not bad, but definitely pricey. Each appetizer (cheese sticks, poppers) and beer ran about $9. The interior has some arcade games to play (both kid and adult/gambling centered

Very laid back vibe and family friendly. The live music was a bit too loud which made it difficult to hear our conversations. For perspective, my group was sitting at the tables under the covered patio. Staff was so welcoming and attentive. Food was good. Definitely going back.

Pleasant family friendly atmosphere with great performances from the singers and bands! Super friendly and attentive bar tenders that make great drinks...the food is good too! Arcade inside and cornhole outside! Definitely a place worth stopping into!

The experience we had here was top tier and one that is absolutely perfect for social introverts! We ordered from our seats as it was an option and received our drink so fast! Love them! We got the "kiss on the lips" and it was so good, I'd come back just for that! They had corn hole and other yard games, but my favorite was the bar chair swings! Loved getting to let out my inner child and relax! Will go again for sure!

Listen to some excellent live rock yacht music. Everyone was dancing and having a great time. Very reasonable drink prices 1/3 of what you would pay in the Domain or downtown Austin. I also liked how easy it is to park.

I've visited here twice now, and the service has always met expectations. The atmosphere offers perfect self-entertainment with a nice variety in music. You simply can't go wrong with that combination!

Not Impressed! We made a reservation for a party of 30- coming from out of state. We arrived we were placed in the arcade area with seating for about 5 people. We had to INDIVIDUALLY place orders on a QR code- which was ridicously time consuming. After waiting for a significant amount of time we realized- they lost 1/2 the orders and we had to reorder and wait for them to be prepared. All that and the food was not even good. We were told we would get a 25% discount and they ended up charging us even m

I recently had a teen lunch meeting here. This place is amazing when you come in through the front. You have all these little games and arcade style set up, which is great for families with young kids. Then they have an outdoor patio with a stage and the outdoor dining area. The place is very clean. The staff are all amazing, polite and extremely helpful. The prices are very affordable and quality of the food is simply amazing.

Such a cute vibe in this place and family friendly. Will definitely come back! Loved the live music and backyard feel

Nalley does a great job at Backporch Social! Everytime I go she remembers my drink order. I could have the worst day but once I'm at Backporch social my day is made. Make sure to check out their food as well. My favorite is what I call the ?Stunna Gurl nachos? they are nachos on the menu with everything.

The Easter event was poorly planned. So disappointed that my kids didn't get to participate because they ran out of eggs even though we got there before the Easter egg hunt even started. They tried to have everyone go into the arcade to hide the eggs but how did they expect that to work? Why not set up the eggs before people arrive??

Always a good time. Sports on the big screen and live music. They put on free events for the public like Easter Egg hunts with no strings attached. One of our regular stops!

Nice outdoor patio area, easy menu, good food, nice atmosphere. An arcade and a outside play area both for kids and adults.

Such a fun family-friendly place to watch football games in the heart of Round Rock! The staff was great and so welcoming. The arcade provides entertainment for the older kids while the outside area is plenty of space for the littles.The only suggestion I have is to add a diaper changing station in both restrooms. It was inconvenient to walk back to our car to change a diaper. Excited to visit again!

The atmosphere here is great. My son loves coming here to play inside in the arcade and outside with other kids. Very friendly staff as well.

Love this place! Always something happening, small for hang outs with friends. We love corn hole so that's always a plus. Service is great.

This was such a a cute little place take the kids and just hang out they have a huge TV and chairs in the front and a hang out place for the kids right behind so they can be close but you can still enjoy yourself and let them do their thing. Their drinks are pretty good as well

First off, the have a dog friendly patio with Astro turf, a large tree for shade and plenty of seating. They also have a covered patio with swing chairs at the bar and plenty of fans. This is a GREAT family hang out place. I met some friends and their kids there with my puppy. They have plenty of activities for the kids to keep them entertained while the adults talk. There's a little indoor arcade that has AC. I will absolutely be back! My only complaint, and honestly not even that bad, was the lack of food

Really cool new spot! Had the fried chicken sandwich that was really good! Drinks are good. Bartenders are friendly and quick. Outdoor atmosphere is really nice and welcoming. Inside arcade concept is cool, but definitely feels like it needs a little more something-somethin. Overall I'm really excited to go back!

Such a fun and friendly place! Just what Round Rock needed! Great place to bring the kids and just hangout for the day! They always have fun events as well. The staff is always attentive and the food is delicious. 10 out of 10!

Excellent 5-Star venue from the food to the atmosphere to the live music to the incredible staff! And my young kids even had a blast with the game room. We came out to watch the tribute bands play. Top-notch concerts! Keep up the great work. This is fantastic for our community.

My family (dogs included) frequent Backporch Social often and have not been disappointed with the food, staff or atmosphere! It's an amazing place to hang out! It is also one of my favorite places to participate as a vendor in their monthly markets hosted by Austin Vendor Market. Very well organized and a fun event! Highly recommend all around!

This was my first visit here, was attending a social event for REGYMEN Gym and had a great time. Great atmosphere and love the vibe here.

I love it here! Such a fun place to kick back with friends and my family. The staff is AWESOME, the space itself is so cool, plus the food is always great. Has to be my favorite place in Downtown Round Rock.

The food was fresh and delicious. They were friendly and the atmosphere was great. Especially one of the employees (I think her name was Nayeli) she was helpful and kind. We are definitely going to come back.

Loved the online order system. It made everything super easy. Was there to meet friends and talk. That was nearly impossible due to the live music. Though the band was good, I do t think I would meet up there again. When I get out I prefer to have adult time and there were just a bunch of children running around.

What a cute find! Enjoyed the set up. The service was great and prompt. Will visit again.

Great time! Great service! Kept the kids busy too

Sierra was the bartender when we went to visit and she was all-around amazing! Attentive and personable and made sure our drinks were never empty. We will definitely be back!

Our friends are regulars to this bar and finally got us out today for St. Patrick?s Day, which is likely more packed than normal. That being said, no issue with seating and ordering. We used the phone ordering and it was so easy to use that drinks and food came very fast. Everyone is friendly. Place is mainly an outdoor bar with the inside only being games for the kids and some video casino games. Very clean establishment. Only had some snacks but queso was yummy and fries were hot. The huge TV makes it inv

Place is cool and most of the staff are nice, except for the short/round lady behind the bar. She was incredibly rude to my party for no reason at all. She's the sole reason behind my 1 star review, other than that place is very nice.

Great atmosphere, fun games, and plenty of shade with misters going to stay cool. The food wasn't good, though. Everything was fried. My fish tacos were essentially a fried fish stick in a big fried tortilla with a small pinch of coleslaw on top.

It's always a chill vibe for us with the kids. There's some big jenga, connect four, and corn hole.

Love the vibes and atmosphere they created for a family oriented place where parents can come enjoy it also caters to nightlife for date night or just night out with friends. Total local friends hang out and fun times with arcades and large tv outdoors and they have the swings near the bar which make it feel like you're on vacation and relaxing! Great space! The drinks were served chilled and customer service was amazing even on the day I was there for game day when it was packed. The lines move fast!!

This was our first time here! Very cool and fun place! Food is great, omg on tater tot nachos and the burgers! DJ was playing great music, but for a Sunday afternoon when people are gathering to spend time with friends, the music volume was distracting and made us yell to talk!

The food is fairly meh, but honestly fine for watching a game. Drinks and service are awesome.

They're simply amazing people! Manager Nallely especially knows how to make you feel at home! Drinks and food are always a hit! Plus an arcade what else can you ask for!

The staff is incredibly awesome! Owners personally meet and interact with customers! The music never disappoints! Come as a group or by yourself!!! Will always meet new people!!

They have the coolest swings at the counter! The food was awesome. I had a cheeseburger and tater tots. I'm older so trying to figure out the QR code to order was a learning curve for me but I eventually figured it out. There was a band playing and an outdoor game area and an indoor game area. I really enjoyed my evening.

It was my first time at this place and, wowie, it was a blast! There was chicken sh*t bingo today and it was so fun participating! Though we didn't win, we still enjoyed the outdoor atmosphere/food/drinks and will be back again soon.

Easy hangout enjoy the simple things

We love having Backporch Social as a local place to visit! We enjoy the music, food and drinks as well as the awesome atmosphere on the porch! They have a wonderful staff and are always on point!

We had our daughter's grad party and everything turned out great. The food was great, atmosphere is perfect and service was excellent!! Thank you for making our event a memorable one.

Nice place outside to hang out. Food is bar food but for outside in the heat of summer there needs to be lighter, cooler options if people plan to eat there. I didn't eat here when visited the only time I've been so can't review the food. The atmosphere was relaxed in the shade and the outside fans helped alot.

1st time going here last night. Great addition to the downtown round rock scene. Had the loaded nachos and played jenga. They have a big screen outside. Family friendly place.

Just had drinks and they were good. Service great. Too many kids running wild for my liking. Excellent DJ. Perfect for outdoor fun when the weather is nice.

Sierra was the best bartender!! She had amazing suggestions for drinks and brought a fun energy to our experience. We will be back Sierra!!!

Nallely was an amazing bartender , when I needed a drink she was there with a smile , will definitely be going back !

Great laid-back place for drinks and live music outside.

Nice place for drinks and to watch sports. We went on a Tuesday night with friends. Not busy. The food is bar food l, just more expensive. French fries are good. Food came out quick. Service was great.

Love the atmosphere, food and the friendly staff. Great place to hang out, watch a game, play chicken shit bingo or catch some live music!!

Great place and our whole group enjoyed the food, beer and cocktails as well as the live music!

Horrible I hated this. I brought my kids here and when we went in it was all in the back of the place, the place smelled like piss, it was nothing like the pictures. I was expecting a restaurant there not someone turning there condo into a place for locals. Don't recommend.

Stopped in randomly just before last call. Will definitely be back.

The food, service and atmosphere is so amazing!! Great for a family outing or just hanging out with friends!! The arcade is a blast! The big TV is awesome for watching games!

The funnel cakes are delicious! And the fried oreos were the bomb. The service was great, Nallely is so friendly and polite. Excellent customer service! ?????? I will definitely be back for more!

Love coming here! It is family friendly with good food, good drinks and a fun ambiance. Definitely a chill place to hang out and spend the afternoon!

I really cool fun place. Very chill, service is awesome. Food was meh/ok. A little pricey for the quality. I feel i more paid for the relaxed vibes than the food.

My experience here has always been consistently excellent. Nalley is a top-tier bartender. She is the reason I will continue coming here .

Garbage, I had two beers and two shots for $38 dollars? Not to mention the pour wasn't even an ounce on the shot since I was watching the bartender. Just garbage stay away or you will be ripped off. (I had a well shot btw)

Nallely knows how to run that bar!!! Not only is she an amazing bartender but she is very welcoming and great at customer service! Yall ask for Nallely when you are at Backpoarch Social!!!!

Went when it was slow so our kids took over the small corn hole area. If you have older kids they could hang out in the arcade while you got a drink out back. Only concern is the main area to play is not visible to the bar leaving kids with access to a busy road

This place is great. Hidden gem, fun hangout, very friendly staff. I just recommend not allowing kids, or make the cutoff for kids a little bit earlier.

Completely enclosed and perfect for parents looking for a place to hang out while the kiddos play! Great food, drinks, and entertainment.

Won't be going back here. The bartenders added their own gratuity to my closed check. I tipped in cash. Shady. 2 beers and 2 mixed drinks for 2 people is not $48 no matter where you go.

Great new place. Love the foood, drinks and staff!

Nice place to come and enjoy the evening while the kids play the arcade and run around in the back, definitely a must go place for parents

Didn't spend a whole lot of time here but it was a really fun spot and I hope to go back soon. It's a great addition to downtown RR.

Loved it! Will definitely be back!

Great place to go with kids. Dogs. Friends. Etc. Friendly staff and big TV to watch the game.

Cool place, didn't try anything to eat, left that blank. The food looked and smelled really good that I saw.!

A great place to chill, watch entertainment on a big screen, listen to live music most days of the week, and play games.

Great place tucked in Round Rock Downtown. Been there first time but we all really liked it.

The bartender Nayeli ?name spell? is awesome! Always friendly :)

Great place to sit outdoors and enjoy a cold beer. Music was great also.

The food and atmosphere was absolutely wonderful. The service was excellent and everyone so friendly.

Such a great time and great music by Nicole Destiny! Will definitely be back!!

Best place to go!! Great drinks, food, atmosphere, and live music!!

Another new place in Downtown Round Rock that's a great place to kick back and watch a game with a drink.

Best place to eat and play! Nallely and Carmen are friendly. I definitely recommend this place. ??

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s it like visiting an arcade today?

It’s a mix of nostalgia and high-energy fun! Many arcades blend retro classics like Pac-Man and pinball with modern VR games, racing simulators, and rhythm challenges — often with music, lights, and a social vibe.

Is it better to go alone or with friends?

Both can be great! Solo visits let you focus on your favorite games, while going with friends adds competition, teamwork, and laughs. Many people plan arcade meetups as a casual hangout or even date spot.

What should I bring to an arcade?

Usually just yourself and a way to pay (some arcades still use coins, others use cards or apps). If you're competitive, bring your A-game. If you're social, bring friends or meet new ones over multiplayer games.

What’s the best time to visit an arcade?

Weekdays or early afternoons are usually less crowded — perfect for focused play. Evenings and weekends bring the buzz, especially at barcades or venues with DJs, tournaments, or themed nights.

Can I meet new people at arcades?

Absolutely! Arcades attract a mix of casual players and serious gamers. Whether you're jumping into a four-player co-op or chatting between rounds, it's a fun, low-pressure way to connect over shared interests.

Are arcades still just for kids?

Not at all. While many arcades are family-friendly, there are also adult-oriented ones with full bars, 18+ nights, or vintage nostalgia themes. Arcades today cater to everyone — from first-timers to lifelong gamers.

Are there events or tournaments I can join?

Yes! Many arcades host regular competitions, retro nights, cosplay parties, and more. Whether you're into high scores or just want to watch and vibe, events add an extra layer to the experience.

What if I’m not great at arcade games?

No worries — arcades are about having fun, not being perfect. Try a variety of games, ask others for tips, and remember: the vibe is more “let’s play” than “let’s win.”