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    Catbirds

    3.6 (106 reviews)
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    Open 3:30 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    CATBIRDS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Cynthia V.

    Great local spot, dive-bar feel with friendly staff and approachable atmosphere. Certainly a "come-as-you-are" spot, which I enjoy. Great happy hour specials and affordable drinks overall. A great place to kick off the night. Several parking spaces out front, otherwise street parking available.

    Elaine D.

    Fun and cool spot. They have free pool night on a Sunday. Great happy hour and their steak night was delicious.

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    Electric Pixie D.

    Such an unexpected wonderful find on a Saturday night! Went on a night out trying bars around Houston with a friend, and on our way to Anvil (which of course is uh-mazing) we popped into this little spot because it looked so lovely, friendly and inviting. Guess what? It was! People were chill, kind, chatty. Crowd was a mix of basic conservative Houston (25-35) with some 30-45ish millennial hipster/GenX "alterna" types in the mix. The bartender made a super tasty basil gimlet that was solid. Unpretentious bar that still knows how to make cocktails! Would be a lovely local spot if I lived here. Seems like a spot you could go to to hang with friends, go to before hitting a more packed club later, go on a 3rd date, a 3 year date, or even meet someone to date. Thank you Catbirds!

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    Daniel L.

    When you need to visit a bar on Caturday you better make hecka sure that the name involves the word "cat." Catbirds is a Houston institution in that it is one of the last remaining /dive bars/ in the Montrose area where million dollar townhouses and developers fueled by oil money greed and excesses have rubbed out nearly all of the more interesting elements of the creative class enclave over the past several years. You can even buy cigarettes here. There is a lit up Camel sign on the wall leading towards the restrooms and packages of a variety of Camel lines (including Camel Crush) are on the right hand side of the bar. It smells nice and smokey when the door to the patio briefly swings open and close - it reminds me of a kinder and gentler Houston back in the aughts when going out to a bar included coming home smelling nice and smokey regardless of whether or not you had smoked anything. But now Houston is just like Palo Alto where smokers are relegated to the third class of citizenry and the nonsmoker vanguard say smarmy things like "nobody has ever died of second hand heroin" unlike second hand smoke. Catbirds still looks the same as it did when it first opened, or more accurately for a point in time and space when I first moseyed on in new to the Houston scene back in the aughts. It's nice that some things never change. This is like that bar in Cheers except most of the patrons are hipsters with great big bushy beards, tats, and a fuckton of extreme piercings on and around the facial region. It's not the kind of bar you would bring your mother to for a genteel and sophisticated $11 cocktail (like at Stone's Throw across the street) because she would be under the assumption that you live more of an unorthodox hardcore S&M sex dungeon lifestyle than you actually do given your advanced level of Star Wars knowledge. With that being said, it is so /dive bar/ it is an enjoyable experience once you get past all of the negatives. Well drinks are $3.50 on special during a Caturday afternoon so you can have not just "tee many martoonies" in the parlance of Elliot Richards - but three many without even denting your pocketbook. Since it caters to "regulars" in a very cult-like (exclusive) way if the bartender(s) don't know you on a first name basis to discuss which of your mutual friends have been hookin' up lately, then you get prioritized last for your drink order. I learned some new "adult content" from the patrons that I did not need to even look up on urbandictionary on my iPhone, I got the mental picture from their stories. And based on those stories that young lady needs to spend more time in church, just sayin' As a non-regular I am of the opinion that the service is not very good. It took 20 minutes to place the order for our first round of drinks even though there were only seven other people in the bar, with none of them actually needing another drink at the moment besides me and my drinkin' companion. 20 minutes is as incomprehensibly bad as the service at OKRA to glare at a bartender just chatting up their homeys meanwhile I am dying over here in need of a drink. We nearly left to go back across the street to Stone's Throw. It's a tiny bar and it is obvious when two gentlesirs walk in, sit down at the bar, and require sustenance in the form of party liquors because why else would they be sitting there instead of the bar at the TGI Fridays out by the airport? Service is not that great for a bar (dive bar or not) if they make you wait a long time to get your hooch, the place is hella dirty too ... I know it's a dive bar but a good wash behind the ears might be all she needs to turn from the side chick you hesitantly tell your friends about into wifey material that you tell everyone and their mother about. The longer my drinkin' companion and I stayed the more I softened up to the place. In need of a second round of drinks it only took 10 minutes of obvious groaning and complaining before we got to place the order, and then the drinks came out quite expediently. Later on when the popcorn machine was fired up the bartender brought over a styrofoam cup for us. It is unique for such a grimy dive bar to still be standing in Montrose, I will give it that. I think they could vastly improve their star quality on the yelp dot com if they got brothers their hooch more quickly - work first, disgusting sex talk with other patrons later when nobody else inside the bar is trying to order their next round.

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    Wednesday night trivia is the best!!!! The drinks flow the bartenders are awesome, def recommend this place.

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    this place is great drinks are iconic and so is the music and vibe, staff are all amazing and hilarious.

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    Enjoy craft cocktails outside in out garden all while watching your favorite sports on the largest screen in Midtown!

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    The Two Headed Dog sits in Midtown like a story that knows better than to explain itself. You do…read morenot stumble into it. You are drawn, the way one is drawn to a place that promises honesty with a wink. It wears the posture of a dive but carries itself with intention, a little bohem, a little defiant, and entirely comfortable in its own skin. The bar hums with craft. Cocktails arrive balanced and deliberate, built by hands that understand restraint as much as flair. Nothing shouts. Nothing apologizes. Each glass feels considered, as though the bartender paused just long enough to ask what kind of night you were hoping to have, then answered without speaking. The staff moves easily, quick with wit and generous with attention, treating regulars and first-timers as if both had already earned their place. The decor tells its own quiet rebellion. Mismatched, layered, worn just enough to feel lived in, it carries the sense that stories have been told here and will be told again. And then there are the bathrooms, unisex and unashamed, their walls papered with vintage Playboy centerfolds that celebrate the female form not as spectacle but as art. Tasteful, sexy, unapologetic. A reminder that admiration can exist without crudeness, that beauty does not need permission to be acknowledged. The Two Headed Dog is less a bar than a posture toward the world. It resists neat categories. Not quite dive, not quite cocktail lounge, not quite anything else that could be reduced to a label. It is a place for those who appreciate craft without pretension, sensuality without excess, and atmosphere without artifice. In a city that thrives on reinvention, this bar stands firm, confident enough to be exactly what it is and nothing more.

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    4.3(697 reviews)
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    Great drinks, great food, great people!

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    Part of the tap wall. I'll have one of each please :)

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    Jethro’s Cocktail Lounge

    4.7(120 reviews)
    0.8 miFourth Ward, Midtown, Montrose
    Free parking
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    We stopped into Jethro's Cocktail Lounge while we were out at the Vintage Community Market hosted…read moreby Faculty Club Never, and it ended up being one of those places you're so glad you randomly walked into. First, the vibe. It is warm, stylish, and very Montrose in the best way. It feels elevated but still relaxed enough to just sit, talk, and enjoy your time without feeling rushed. We came during happy hour and it was such a great deal. I ordered the Sweet Like Peach Tree, which was light, refreshing, and perfectly balanced with the peach and ginger. My husband got the Frozen Paloma and it was just as good, super smooth with the right citrus bite. We also shared the churros and they were honestly a must order. Warm, crispy, and paired with Nutella and caramel. What really made the experience stand out though was our bartender, Manny. He was incredibly welcoming from the moment we sat down, had such a great personality, and made the whole experience feel personal. You can tell he genuinely enjoys what he does, and that kind of service is hard to find. He also told us about their upcoming two year anniversary party on May 3rd with rotating live DJs, which sounds like it will be such a fun time. We will definitely be back. Between the drinks, the atmosphere, and the service, this place really gets it right.

    On my weekly walks through midtown, I got to watch Jethro's be built and come to life. First visit…read morewas a big HIT for me and I love finding time to come back. The vibes are immaculate! It's a little small inside and a small parking lot, but if you're lucky and can walk there, do! The quality of the drinks are really excellent and the burgers have been voted some of the best in town! I can't speak for them, but the drinks and the spot, are phenomenal. They have bingo nights, dj nights, and other themed events that keep the place packed out. Maybe once I try the burgers, it'll be 5 stars, but the smallll parking lot and lack of safe street parking keep me at 4.

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    13 Celsius - It's a vibe for sure

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    4.5(549 reviews)
    1.3 miMidtown
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    I am SO glad we finally had the chance to check this spot out! We were in the room for some wine on…read morea Friday night and after reading great reviews about 13 Celsius, knew we had to try it. We were able to snag some free street parking and wandered our way into a cute setup with mood lighting and plenty of seating. There's a central bar and plenty of outdoor patio space. We were immediately helped as soon as we found a table which I really appreciated. The menu is HUGE and has anything you could possibly want. We're big red wine fans so we settled on that page. J opted for a cab while I decided on a couple to sample before ultimately choosing a red blend. I appreciate that they're more than happy to give you a taste before committing to a glass. You can choose between 3 or 6oz pours, or a bottle. We also decided to share a cheese board with the Willoughby cheese which was soft and delicious! I appreciated how kind and accommodating the servers were as they frequently checked on us. This is a great spot to enjoy some wine with friends, on date night, or anything really! It has a relaxed atmosphere and is a pleasure to visit. Till next time!

    A friend brought me here to join in her favorite charcuterie board & wine. This place is very…read moreromantic with its dim lights and intimate ambiance. We sat at the bar and the server took our order. I got a sweet wine and we split a small board. I got the brie with prosciutto and she got cheddar with salami. They do charge extra for the prosciutto cut. The jam that comes on the board is her favorite and it's delicious. We chatted with each other and with some gentleman that said they were regulars there. It was a lovely evening. I will definitely return so that I can try their s'mores board.

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    3.8(689 reviews)
    1.4 miMidtown, Fourth Ward
    $$
    Happy hour specials
    Large group friendly

    I've been here a couple of times now and both times I had a favorable experience. Foods are decent…read morebut are priced more on the high side. Not surprising due to the ambiance and clientele of the people that come here. Service is a bit tricky. They always, always have multiple people coming to your table to check on you. However, I have to say that when they check on you, they REALLY check on you. But when they don't, nobody is anywhere to be found. Music is a bit loud to have a conversation without having to raise your voice; but not too loud that you have to yell in someone's ear. As for parking, there's always a long line for their valet service which I never use. I've always been able to find street parking within walking distance.

    I don't understand why they would automatically include a tip on ONE check. I ordered two glasses…read moreof wine, and the spicy shrimp pasta. I didn't know the tip was already included and added another tip. After I looked at the receipt, I noticed, they had already taken out the tip. I also don't appreciate valet losing my car. I was there 25 minutes (standing in the sun) waiting on them to bring my car. I gave the guy the ticket, I seen my keys in his hands as he walked towards the other direction to get my car. After some time, I was standing there wondering what was taking so long. There was no one else waiting on their cars. I went to ask, and seen that my keys magically appeared where the valet guys were standing. Meaning, he couldn't find my car. So, he walked back (as if I wasn't standing there waiting on my car). When the guy finally pulled up with my car, my front license plate was bent forward for some reason. It was so noticeable. I need to thoroughly inspect my car to see if I missed something. I walked around the car, but didn't see anything. I don't think I'll ever go to this place again. I gave it two stars because I did like my food. I was also over charged for the wine. Lesson learned..

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    Pour Behavior - Filet & Lobster Duo with Mashed Potatoes and Asparagus

    Filet & Lobster Duo with Mashed Potatoes and Asparagus

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