Dive bars are becoming a preferred vibe for me for late night drinks, and Black Magic, a completely…read moreunexpected discovery, did not disappoint. It was not the exterior that drew us to this far out Eado spot as the outside is almost completely unmarked. It's on the far end of a neighborhood plaza, and is easily missed aside from a small neon sign with the bar name. We all love Yelp, but Google maps reviews actually led us here after searching for a dive in the area (maybe a couple more reviews and this would have popped up!) The inside is dark with red light accents just barely illuminating a long bar, pool tables, and a fairly large stage for presumably, live music or a DJ, enough to keep the mood somewhat mysterious and interestingly, a bit satanic. Maybe it was also the large barely-dressed women painted in the walls or the red pentagram in the corner of the room. The bartender was very attentive and even offered one of their more "top shelf" liquors for our mixed drinks, possibly seeing that we were dressed fairly nicely having just come from a dinner. A beer, a couple of tall Jim Beam whiskey diets and two pickle shots because, why not, brought us to $39. Overall, a great find. I'm always on the hunt for a new dive and this did not disappoint.

If you are looking for a Satanic dive bar look no further. Attended several burlesque shows here…read moreand enjoyed the drinks and company. Red walls, flickering candles, metal on the juke box- wouldn't change a thing. The wall of skulls behind the stage is something you need to see in person to fully appreciate. The red neon pentagram makes for a great photo op to send your mom. Girls- the potty is clean! Which in places like this can be hit or miss. Amazing people watching and a vibe of acceptance and appreciation of the bizarre. Highly recommend the burlesque shows!

Great place to grab a beer and watch the game or just hangout with the guys. Very inexpensive with…read moregood music, what more can you ask for!!

Amazing bar, such a fun nightlife :)…read more We went last night- keep in mind tho no one shows up til 12am

On my recent trip to Houston!…read more When I was searching for dowtown bars and dancing, Behind Closed Doors popped up. It looked dark, clubbish, and fun (exactly what I was looking for) and I couldn't wait to come here. After a 25 minute Uber ride we were downtown and walking to our destination. At first we could not find it but thankfully a nice gentlemen showed us where it was. Upon walking in, darkness with these bright lights paved our way. We sat down at the bar, but realized dancing did not start until 10pm. The bartender came over and said to us "we have a speakasy behind door #3" we were like WHAT! Let's go. So, we walked down the dark hallway and pushed open door #3 (hence the name) to find this super cool speakeasy bar. Dim lights, really modern decor, comfy suede chairs and best of all, some really great cocktails. If you are ever in Downtown Houston, I highly recommend you coming here. I promise you will have the best time. We did not stay for dancing.

I had my birthday party there when they first opened! Great daiquiri's and cocktails and strong…read moreshots. The owners did a great job with the concept, art, and it's the drink names on the menu for ME, the whole vibe is HTOWN! If you drink daiquiri's and margaritas this is definitely the spot!

From the owner: We specialize in a master mix of flavorful and legendary Houston themed frozen drinks and cocktails.read more

Check em outtt The food is greaaat…read more This is the place to visit Awesome Great customer servicee so kind and attentive rr and facilities are clean Great Check em out !!! Thanks

Social Beer Garden is a great spot with Beer flight options, pool tables in the upstairs area and…read morebig screen on outside patio to watch games etc. There is no food options unless there is food trucks. There is a parking lot available across the street with a sign saying "Social Beer Garden Parking" Good and fast service. There is also different fun events that they have on Fridays or weekends.

Tipsy Sloth definitely feels more like a neighborhood bar. We dropped in today and went straight to…read morethe be to order their version of an old fashioned (made with peppercorn simple syrup)... And another drink, which I can't remember. They had about four food stands, a DJ (female DJ, woot) playing some great club hits... Also, this bar is woman-owned. Yessss!

Kept seeing this place, so decided to finally visit. There is ample parking in the back and dogs…read moreare allowed inside and outside. The sloth artwork is fitting! They have some food options too.

Axelrad is one of those spots that show up on every must visit in Houston list. After visiting a…read morefew times I can see why. Vibes are chill, beer selection is vast, they have some nice frozen drinks and cocktails as well. There's almost always some sort of event going on so it's a nice place to just stop by and check out if you have some time to chill. I've liked that there are random events and they can be hit or miss. Sometimes there's interesting musical guests, sometimes there are various vendors, sometimes there's a movie night. Regardless, I know I have a pretty good time and will be treated kindly by all the staff.

Axelrad is a chill spot, over the years I've been here several times. They have a Photo Booth,…read moreboard games, an upstairs area for karaoke nights. Also a big screen tv outside which they recently increased in size. They host Latin or Cumbria night and all sorts of different events. You can often find food trucks for food options. Or next door is a pizza spot you can walk to.

I went to Z on 23 for a date, and the overall vibe was perfect for it. The rooftop felt intimate…read moreand had beautiful views of the city, especially while watching the sunset. It's definitely a nice spot to sit back, have a drink, and enjoy the Houston skyline. They even offer valet. The food was really good! We shared the sliders and charcuterie board, and both were great for snacking while having drinks. I do wish the bar had a little more variety when it came to specialty cocktails. For a rooftop bar with such a great atmosphere, I was expecting a more creative drink menu with more options to choose from. And it was bar service only, no wait staff. Between the city views, sunset, and intimate setting, this place is great for a date night spot. I'd come back for the views and vibe alone!

Extremely disrespectful and aggressive staff, with clueless security…read more My friends and I came to celebrate a birthday. From the moment we arrived, one employee was unnecessarily rude and confrontational toward my friend while checking IDs by saying "are you going to show me your ID or not?!" Later, she grabbed my friend by the arm and made comments like, " Are you ok? Are you sure? Yeah, because I don't play that." When we were leaving, the same employee confronted my friend again simply because my friend looked at her. My friend tried to walk away and get into the elevator, but the employee followed her inside and cornered her. Instead of removing the employee or de-escalating, security blocked the rest of us from entering the elevator while our friend was being confronted. The employee tried to claim that my friend was "trespassing" which made no sense because we were all leaving. We repeatedly explained that we were only trying to get our friend out of the situation, but security did nothing to help. The employee continued following my friend even after she left the elevator. Like I said, disrespectful, aggressive staff and security that seemed completely clueless about how to handle the situation.

My favorite neighborhood bar, hands down, Heights Hideaway, somehow manages to feel both upscale…read moreand completely authentic. Amazing drinks, incredible bartenders, and always good energy. If Von or Adam is in the building, you already know it's going to be all love, great music, and even better vibes. This isn't just a bar, it's a destination. You come for the cocktails, stay for the people, and somehow leave with your energy a little higher. Cheers to Heights Hideaway and the beautiful community they've curated. My favorites: the Cucumber Gimlet, the Tequila Old Fashioned, the Paper Plane, and the Elvis Presley Old Fashioned if you're in the mood for a sweeter but tasty beverage.

This is a beautiful space The staff is kind and helpful…read more Pictures worthy!!! Food was amazing I love it Check em out Thank you !!!