Stopped in for casual cocktails, I had the Mad Robot and my friend had the Espresso Rapido. The…read morecocktails were amazing! Reviewing their cocktails they seem to have a very complex and diverse selection and the descriptors of the flavour profiles was very helpful. The ambiance at around 8:30 in the evening on a Friday was very relaxed and allowed for easy conversation. 10/10 experience and would definitely come back.

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.

I've been to pearl on a number of occasions and I've also attended their Thursday steak night (4/5,…read moreit was tasty!!) and their crab boil (did not eat any but I was told it was very good) but the real action is on weekends!! The DJs can be kinda meh 50% of the time but the bartenders are always friendly, fast, attentive and ofc very cute. Great place to go with your friends, almost completely women on weekends for dancing (as it should be.) I haven't gotten to try the taco truck yet but if you get out late at 2am when they close there is an amazing greasy smash burger place just a 2 block walk away. Love pearl, always excited to go back

if you're looking for a place that confuses attitude with atmosphere, Pearl Bar Houston delivers…read morewith remarkable consistency. What could be a lively neighborhood spot instead feels like an exercise in exclusion--where the staff's indifference borders on performative, as though hospitality were an optional add-on rather than the foundation of the service industry. The ambiance aspires to trendy but lands somewhere closer to contrived, with an energy that feels curated for appearances rather than genuine enjoyment. Drinks are serviceable at best, though priced with the confidence of a far more polished establishment. One might overlook that if the experience itself compensated, but unfortunately, it does not. Ultimately, Pearl Bar seems less interested in cultivating a welcoming environment and more invested in projecting a selective image. It's the kind of place that might appeal if you enjoy the feeling of trying to belong--but for those who value substance over pretense, there are far better options in Houston.

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.

We had so much fun stopping by on a Thursday evening. We missed some of the line dance lesson…read more(which starts at 7:30) but caught the end. It was packed! I like how the instructor talks about the steps on the mic but there are people positioned throughout the dance floor who know the dance who you can follow. We stopped by with a few of our friends who come more regularly and have mastered some of the dances! Some are more complicated than others but in general these are fairly tricky dances. There's a website you can use to practice the dances at home to prepare for each week. After the lesson there is more open dancing and they play various line dance songs for anyone to join. They also include the song that was covered during the lesson. It's fun to watch - so many folks here are really talented. We only bought some waters and did not try any of the drinks so I can't comment on those. Service was good and the lines at the bar move pretty quickly. We've already been talking about going back here to check out another line dancing class! Would definitely recommend.

Ok yall. Great spot. Stopped by here last Saturday night and closed the place down till 2am. Great…read moremusic. Great environment. Good people. Drinks are amazing. Will be back one day. Made a ton on memories. The best line dancing in Houston. Not clubby at all.

Mexico Lindo! This place has it all, makes you feel like you…read moreare at a big house party in South Texas. Maybe I am impartial and grew up there, but man if you like Mexican/Tejano culture this is your place. I don't think there is another place like this in H-town, plus it is LGBTQ friendly and just fun regardless! Que bueno! There is an open back yard patio area with a taco service in the evenings, peanuts on tables, and relaxing areas to get a break from the raucous music indoors. This was an especially fun time because I came on the eve of Mexico Independence Day. The place was popping because they broadcasted the Boxing fight, had a DJ, and had a Mariachi man sing Boleros at midnight for El Grito! The GM of this new bar experience is all about customer service and having a good time! Espera que tenga un buen tiempo!

Friendly staff, friendly people, and reasonably priced drinks. The DJ is good on Saturdays. Fun…read moreevents the rest of the week. Steak night on Wednesdays. Definitely recommend this place. Empleados amigables, gente amigable, y precios razonables. El DJ esta bueno los sábados. Eventos divertidos el resto de la semana. Noche de carne asada los miércoles. Definitivamente recomendó este lugar.

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!

Extremely clean. Black owned. Very nice servers... and it's conveniently located. I'll definitely…read morekeep coming.

My husband and I visit Houston, TX every 3 months to experiance its vibrant city life. We stumbled…read moreacross this local gem because we were looking for something to do to just chill, we didn't want to do the club scene. When I say this this was the highlight of our weekend. Now the crowd is young ( we are in our 40's) we try to avoid spaces were it's 21 and older to enter. Let me just say no matter your age you will love this place. It has such a welcoming vibe. The dj, waitresses, the fact that you can bring our own drink is a WIN WIN for all parties involved. I especially appreciated the hype man, he really knew how to work the crowd and get people engaged. I know this is not associated with the club but the food truck with the Philly cheesesteaks were equally wonderful. Kudos to management , usually we do first and last visits. However this place will go on my list of "to go" places everytime I'm in Texas

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.

The Burly Q Lounge is SO MUCH FUN!!!!! A wonderful show to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, date…read morenight, or just a fun night out with friends! There is something for everyone! Kiki is hilarious and sexy, and the Qutie showgirls are sassy! I look forward to the Burly Q Lounge every month for good music, laughs and beautiful burlesque performances!! Always an amazing night in store for all!

This show is a fantastic classic vaudevillian show featuring several different style acts…read morethroughout the night. Burlesque, Comedy, Magic, Musical Performance, the show has it all in one exciting night. Kiki Maroon does't disappoint, as she books the best acts from around the country to fulfill your entertainment desires. Each month the show features a different line-up of acts, with Kiki as host and the Burly Quties as her lovely minions. If you haven't seen this show, housed at Warehouse Live on a monthly basis, I highly recommend you do.