Behind Closed Doors is a cool downtown "speakeasy" experience. Each room has its own vibe and…read moremusic, which makes it feel like you're discovering something new as you move around. The drinks were solid, and the overall atmosphere was definitely a vibe. We went on a Saturday evening, so it was pretty crowded, but once we found our spot in the Gold Room, we stayed there most of the night. Great music, great energy, and a unique concept. Definitely worth checking out if you're looking for something different for a night out. Not sure how it took me this long to stumble in here. Parking is what it is downtown so, there's that.

A multifaceted venue that is reminiscent of a club, lounge, and a speakeasy in one spot, Behind…read moreClosed Doors brings a kind of vibe that keeps the downtown Houston nightlife scene relevant. The lighting is dark, intimate, and behind every level and door, there is something else going on. There is an element of discovery in every corner and a new adventure on every floor. Ever watch the movie Tron? There are some areas of BCD that feel incredibly futuristic with neon-lit interiors and a legitimate sci-fi feel in some areas. The areas are ass follows: The main bar with a DJ and a spacious dance floor, the red room with a visualizer setup of big bass and pulsating lights, the gold room with a speakeasy feel and a curated cocktail menu, with the secret room that is a unique space behind a certain set of doors. Most of the music on the main bar is good, the DJs are energetic, and the bartenders are efficient while professional. It's not the easiest place to photograph anything, but the different (hidden) spaces make it a worthy destination for discovery. The one area that I don't love is that they rock automatic gratuity. I do love how diverse the crowd is on the weekends, which is a testament to the city. Drinks are solid, but the speakeasy drinks are the ones that stand out the most. The latter definitely comes at a price, but beware that some drinks may have all the presence but not enough of the substance. __________ My photos: https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/behind-closed-doors-houston?userid=ysCBsXWPB-LAiewVS3jZfQ

I've been going to barabarella's since December with my friends and we always have a good time. The…read morefirst time I ever went I lost something important to me and when I messaged them they were able to locate it and I picked it up about 2 days after I lost it. The second time I went someone assaulted my friend and security took care of the situation in a timely manner. The Ambience of each night is different, I'm huge fan of the emo nights but have attended the Recession pop nights as well. The drink prices are marked up but it's a club in Houston so that's a given. It's always super loud inside but the balcony is perfect for taking breaks and having conversations!

I had heard about this place for a couple of years but ended up going there with some friends on a…read moreFriday night and it was quite an interesting experience. For starters, this is located in the "other" midtown away from the trendy restaurants and bars and literally on the other side of the tracks south of Main. What I'm getting at is it's sketchy as hell. If you park on the street there, there is a pretty good chance it'll get broken into since the street lights have mysteriously been knocked out and you have a large homeless and/or druggie population wandering around. We had a large enough crowd that we decided to walk down there the couple of blocks. Getting in is also interesting since they give you the TSA treatment and get the metal detector out and ask you to empty your pockets while mean mugging you if you don't know which way the entrance is. Inside has the classic beatdown downtown warehouse decor but on the plus side, the AC works, the bathrooms are surprisingly clean (which is why I'm giving them 2 stars instead of 1), and in its own way is kind of welcoming if you're not into any of the trendy places. It kind of reminds me of how Houston's alternative scene was in the 90's...not sure what the kids call this nowadays. Then there is the music. It wasn't good. The sound system is muffled and the music selection was pop rock style from like 2007-2012 mostly so even though I am older, I can still say it was lame without sounding like that old guy who hates new stuff. I actually WANTED to hear new stuff and not what I would listen to on Pandora 15 years ago, but apparently the younger and alternative crowd seemed to like it. It's kind of like Numbers Night Club for people who don't like wearing black and think of the 2000's as their 80's? I gotta say though, despite having the scary walk and dealing with frowning security and bartenders who act like they're doing you a favor for letting you in, it's a great place for people watching.

I came here with a group of friends to check it out as a potential spot to reserve a table for my…read moreupcoming birthday, and the experience was honestly disappointing from start to finish. We were standing in the main area when a bottle service waitress approached us and offered a table. I told her we were fine at the bar, but she insisted and said we didn't need to buy a bottle--just that we could sit and enjoy. We agreed, but as soon as we sat down, she immediately added that we'd have to move if someone came and bought a bottle. That felt misleading and unnecessary, especially considering the club was nearly empty with plenty of open tables. At the bar, things didn't improve. I ordered 2 margaritas and 2 shots, but the bartender poured 4 shots instead. When I politely clarified that we only wanted 2, she refused to take the extras back. To make matters worse, the total tab ended up being over $100--including the extra shots we never asked for. That's unacceptable. Overall, the service was poor, the atmosphere felt low quality, and there was a complete lack of hospitality. It's not surprising they keep rebranding and changing names. They advertise themselves as a "3-story club," yet the rooftop is consistently closed due to staffing issues. We ended up leaving and going to Fabian's down the street, which had a much better vibe and overall experience.

RIP OFF!!!!! The place has a nice vibe to it, inside and…read moreoutside. The drinks are way over priced!!! I went on a Sunday night with some friends and we were literally like the only ones in there, i ordered 2 Modelos amd was charged $20...... For 2 beers $20? That's crazy! I might as well have gotten a mixed drink. Won't be attending again based off that.

Charged entry fee while having a whole section, when said to the girl at front charging that I had…read morea section she was rude and said it don't matter I still had to pay which was crazy cuz this was before 11 and usually they start charging after from the many times I've gone. But don't see the reason of getting charged if a section was reserved. Anywho Absurd never again

$80 for cover for 18+ when there was only 1 hour left till closing is crazy And $20 for 21+read more

Ok I did t know what to expect as I entered the line of beautiful and handsome peeps waiting to…read moreenter Sekai. But I do know the music let me know this is a place to check out. The concrete shook from the crowd with mad energy from the DJ and MC. If you enjoy a pool party with bounce come to Sekai.

Thee worst night club in Houston. We went there for spring break . We purchased our tickets in…read moreadvance and they told us that when we get there everything will be easy to get in

There were a lot of great things about this venue. The parking lot was super bright and only cost…read more$10 when I went on a Friday night. There was a guy at the parking lot entrance charging $10 and using a card reader, but there was also a sign in the parking lot that said parking was supposed to be $5 and had a pay station, so idk what that's about, but it didn't seem like a major issue. The venue entrance was basically in the parking lot. With someone there to check tickets/charge entrance all night, it felt like the parking lot would be safe since it was basically being monitored by the door people. The outdoor stage had a really nice vibe with lights and cute decor. I went for a specific dj playing on the 2nd floor though, so I went straight there and enjoyed the music. The ac was blasting on the dance floor. Best ac I've ever experienced at a venue. I don't even think I was sweating, which is unheard of. The sound was also the best out of any venue I've been to, but I was standing in the center of the dance floor with the speakers pointed at me from every direction. The sound wasn't as good outside of those speakers, but I don't remember it being bad. The drink I tried was good, strong, not watered down, but a little pricey. I think a whiskey sour was $16 for one of those smallish plastic cups. Service was quick though and I didn't notice long lines at the bar. Now, for the cons. It was really bright at times. I wish I brought sunglasses. The dance floor felt like it was gonna collapse. You could feel it bouncing up and down because of all the people jumping on it. It made me pretty anxious because of how unstable it felt. The people in the crowd can be too much. This can happen anywhere, but it felt like there were more socially unaware people than other venues because it's open later and probably attracts drunk people wanting to party longer than other venues allow. There were a lot more guys than girls. I'd say maybe 80%. Also a lot of tall people the specific night I went lol that made it even harder to see the dj because the dj booth isn't elevated for some reason. I know the ceiling is low, but PLEASE ELEVATE THE DJ BOOTH. People like to look at the dj, but most people couldn't see him. It makes a huge difference, especially if you're paying a lot for a ticket. All in all, though, the cons weren't that bad and the pros were great! This is now one of my favorite venues to see a dj! I just hope they elevate that dj booth!

Place has an underground vibe to it but its not. Mostly because its pretty small and you are up…read moreclose and personal to the DJs. Venue is clean, bathrooms were clean and modern. They have an outdoor patio which is pretty nice. There is not much around the place, its sort of in the lower south east corner of Downtown. You could probably walk to it if you are in or stay around Discovery green. Not bad for a Houston club.

Audio quality and sound should be on par with what the establishment is out to achieve in its…read morereputation. However, kudos to the black out curtains. Owners still have much to improve.

So this is a good spot for indoor and outdoor vibe. The outdoor isn't that much but it's something…read more Now the outdoor part (when I was there) had food being served. As soon as you walk up the steps, it is going to smell good as hell! Nachos, jerk fries, things like that, made to order. There is a stage, there is a large bar (it has two sides to it), and some upstairs standing room to get off of the main floor. The music was good, everybody was pretty cool, even security was talking and chatting it up. It was a nice little vibe, except waiting in line to get in for as long as it took a comma I would recommend. The night that we went it was free before 11:00 or so, you got there a little before and as soon as we got to the front of line the guy cut off the free entry so that kind of sucked but that's not the end of the world. I was still suggest and recommend.

Visited this bar during a bridesmaid bar crawl and had a great time. Between the quick service,…read moreintermittent bubble machine, music and decor this was our favorite stop of the night. I enjoyed the mix of music and everyone was very friendly. We started and ended our night here with two rounds of shots.

This little club in the heart of downtown Houston is awesome. The ambiance is so cool here. They…read moreplay 80s music and the vibe here is infectious! Since Etro is no longer open and the new place that took over there Sonderbar Internationale is not as much customer friendly, I definitely recommend this location if you're looking for great 80s vibes! My girlfriend and I visited about 2 weekend ago and had a blast. They don't serve food here it's primarily cocktails but you'll be sure to find food trucks or a pizza spot near them!

The staff at Rich's Houston is amazing!! They were so…read moreefficient and they make you feel like you're a part of the family

was such a fun night yesterday! it was a taylor swift rave and it was so exciting!!! the girls and…read morethe gays had fun! would always come back for another taylor rave‍ such a kind crowd and i got a friendship bracelet from a girl behind me. ‍

Love this place. Ended up spending New Year's Eve here last night and honestly couldn't have picked…read morea better spot. The energy was high, the dance floor stayed packed, and the vibe felt exactly like what you want going into a new year--fun, welcoming, and alive. It's one of those places where you can show up as yourself, dance without judgment, and just be in the moment. The crowd was a great mix of people, everyone in a good mood, and it felt like one big shared celebration rather than just another night out. Always a solid choice, especially for a night like NYE.

5 stars is based on my Friday nights at Numbers. Sure, the drinks are Ok, the bathrooms are nasty,…read moreand the staff is not bending over backwards to be super friendly but hell, it's all about the music. I grew up in the late 80's as a young adult clubbing in New Orleans. Club Berlin, The Riviera, Scandals and of course Kenny Vincent's Southside. Oh, and a few trips to The Kingfish in Lake Martin (Lafayette) La. When I started visiting a friend of mine in Houston on a regular basis I started looking for a club we could visit and much to my delight I found Numbers. What a flash from the past! I'm 58 yrs old but every time I step on the dance floor listening to those old school club tunes I feel like I'm 20 again! Keep it up Numbers! I'm looking forward to my next visit :)