We got to the ballpark an hour before they allowed pantry and needed to wet our whistle. We were glad that we walked into this bar! This is a dive bar that you want to hit up! They carry lots of American beers and spirts in a laid back lounge like atmosphere! We will be back! read more

Walked in after an astros game and asked the bartender for a peach side car, he shook his head "no" I said, okay, how about a regular side care? He shook his head again, "nope" so I divert to my second, an espresso martini he says "nope I don't have XYZ OR ABC OR QRS" so I sighed and said "okay I'm going to need a minute" he rolls his eyes and says "okay" and walks away. Never once asked my partner if he would like a drink. Nothing. Just said no and walked away. Worst customer service. Abysmal. Walked out immediately and will never come back. read more

I've been in hospitality long enough to know the unspoken rules. We support each other. We tip what we can. We respect the craft. But at 1820 Bar in Houston, that respect didn't go both ways. After receiving a small industry discount and tipping discreetly--as I've done many times before--I was loudly confronted and cursed out by the owner for "only leaving $1.50." (Which I discreetly left more) In front of staff. In front of guests. All over not tipping what he personally decided was "enough" as an owner of the establishment. Let's be clear: a tip is a gesture, not a debt. A discount is goodwill, not leverage. The second you treat generosity like obligation, you've lost the spirit of this industry. His own bartender and female colleague tried to de-escalate, saying, "You came off rude and uncalled for." They weren't wrong. I said nothing. I let the silence speak. And in that silence, every person nearby saw the truth for themselves. If that's the energy 1820 gives to fellow black industry professionals, imagine how they treat guests they don't recognize. I don't know if I would be back. But I definitely won't forget how I was treated. read more

Great service, small bar, costumer service 10/10, The Ambiance very chill definitely recommend. Will be coming here again oh yeah the bartenders we're awesome !! read more

Eighteen Twenty Lounge - Lounges Near Me - Houston, Texas

Worst costumer service ever twice I've been and twice Ive had the same experience from the same bartender she always complains about her tips and it's forced out of you verbally....other than that bartender bar is awesome read more

The best bar in Downtown Houston. I love everyone here. Bo, Geana, Enrique, McGinness, Lucy, Liza, Connie, Darlene- y'all all are amazing. Great drinks in COLD ac in Houston. read more

One of the best gems downtown Houston has to offer!!! Right alongside the most unique gaming museum you will ever see. The vibes are wonderful always and they have a very culture inclusive environment. Make sure you check them out read more

EighteenTwenty has been around for a few years already, but the venue itself dates back to the early 70s when it served as a brothel. Just ask cutie with a booty bartender, Michael, or the owner. They have plenty of entertaining stories, and never get tired of sharing them with patrons. Since it's on the outskirts of downtown, regulars consist of peeps that live by nearby lofts, those headed to a game at Minute Maid/Toyota Center, or pre-partying before hitting up Warehouse Live for a good show. What I love best about EighteenTwenty is the look, feel and amazing service. The place is reminicent of "Cheers," and come often, everybody will know your name. Dark mahogany walls, black leather furniture, initimate candel light a few tvs, pool table and jukebox keep the small crowd at ease. But things can get wild here. If you plan on hosting a party of some sort, EighteenTwenty is the kind of bar that you and your gang could easily "take over." As for the menu, Michael can make a mean dirty martini ... and they have a fair selection of beer--Lone Star for peeps like me. Their french bread pizza is the bomb.com, along with their regular pizza, White Castle Burgers, popcorn and other small menu items. HR: 4-8pm (and during all Houston sports team game times) w/dollar off drinks Added info: They open early if there's a ballgame at Minute Maid. The last Friday of every month, the bar hosts an all-you-can-play game night ($15) with the adjacent Joystix arcade selling company. They do have a private lot that is catercorner to the bar, but you have to pay for parking during games. read more

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(Add) One star: they have alcohol! (Add) One star: it is attached to Joystix and you can bring your drink next door... (Subtract) One star: where totally drunk people, who have NOT been cut off at the bar when they CLEARLY should have, start issuing loud, explicit, and chains of sewer rat profanity when they lose a game ... (Subtract) One star: then getting a drink spilled on you by other clearly drunk people .... (Subtract) One star: then leaving before 2am just because. Two stars is very, very, very generous based on the bar experience - and advice to management: show better judgment in cutting people off, for serious. Two stars instead of one ... only because of Joystix, only because I will be back for another super happy fun time Pacman Fever Friday. read more

Love the bar, friendly customers and bartenders, very close to the ballpark. Only reason I'm giving 2 stars is because my tip was manipulated. It was doubled and absolutely not because of illegible numbers. Disappointing. read more

I wouldn't ordinarily drop by this bar, but my friend insisted we give it a try as we passed by late one Saturday night. Its got a bit of a dark and dreary feel, but I could definitely see why it seems to attract so many regulars. The bartenders were super friendly, and everyone in the bar just seemed to have a great, communal energy. It's the type of place you walk in expecting to have one beer, and leave 5 drinks and 3 new friends later. As Farrah A noted, you and your crew can definitely turn this place out. So, if you're looking for some random fun, come turn Eighteen Twenty up a notch. read more

Great small bar a block from Minute Maid. Great vibe and laid back crowd. Good selection of beers and cocktails at modest prices, really great compared to the ballpark. Foreign Policy food truck outside on Saturday game day was a nice addition. Owner came by to say hello and thank my son for his service in the USAF. A real class act. I will be back. read more

So I thought I had reviewed this place a while back when I first went here... but it seems that I forgot. Just went back two days ago, and it was exactly how I remembered it from months ago. The bar itself has great soft lighting, so it's a primo place to bring a first date. The atmosphere is chill, and the seating is nice. Parking is easy, but since I've never actually bought a drink here I can't comment on that part of it. Last time I was there a guy bought me one and later had his hand on my leg... but I think that was just him, and not a characteristic of the place. Best part of the bar... it's next to Joystix. And they have a photo booth... who doesn't like those? read more

This place has a good, loungy, atmosphere with ice cold air conditioning and ice cold beers. They also have their pinball machine set to "free play" so that's a bonus! read more

A nice little place off the beaten path with nothing really nearby so if you're there then you meant to be there. Has a standard TouchTunes jukebox, a pool table, and plenty of comfy couches to relax in while you're chatting. I really like the atmosphere which is quite laid back but sometimes it'll work against you because nobody is in any kind of hurry including the bartenders so be prepared to chill while you drink and while you wait for a drink. You'll also find a lot of regulars there so be friendly and you'll feel right at home. -McLovin read more

If the walk from my place wasn't so sketchy, I think I would go to 1820 all the time. I went there with a couple friends, and we sat in these really comfortable leather chairs and chatted. At one point we felt like the music was a bit loud, and the bartender turned it down for us. Great looking place, comfortable seats, and they have Newcastle Brown Ale. In other words, "a keeper". read more

What a great find. My wife and I stopped in after an Astros game and had an absolute blast! The staff is really amazing here (especially Gina). We are not regulars (we may be now) and we were treated like we had been coming here for years. Prices are reasonable, beer is cold, and the atmosphere is great. Thanks for a great evening...we will be back! read more

This place is a really nice bar. It's located right near Minute Maid park. It's got cool games which are free to play and a cool atmosphere. read more

Eighteen Twenty Lounge - Lounges Near Me - Houston, Texas

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So I've been to 18-20 a few times now, firstly with the Yelp OYE whereupon we got access to the Joystix section of the place complete with arcade games going back to before I was just a mere twinkle in my fathers eye to more modern-ish arcade games that we all know and love. Also, more pinball machines than you can shake a stick at! Other times I have been here has simply been for a few drinks and to be fair 18-20 provides a good decent enough venue for doing just that. It may be obvious by the way this review is being written 18-20 doesn't exactly jump of the page for me and excite me all that much however don't get me wrong, I do like this place just it is what it is and that is a decent bar downtown where you can watch the game or get slaughtered with your friends. Yes the place does have a "Cheers" friendly atmosphere and yes they do have a good selection of beers and spirits so all these things point in the right direction. Big TV screen behind the bar to watch the game plus a shabby pool table in the middle of the bar to eat up your quarters. Overall I am satisfied with 18-20 and will no doubt be back again and again, I think it's definitely a good "stop off" place if you are downtown or going to a game/show. I will call upon this joint again but mainly cos I am a creature of habit and tend to return to places I know well and don't cost and arm and a leg. 18-20 hits the mark on both these points and therefore gets a 3/5 from me. read more

This is my unreliable review for a bar since I did not get anything to drink but water. The only reason I came here was to get access to Joystix next door. It's a decent bar with a variety of seating areas: the bar, bar tables, and comfy couches. There's a pool table smack in the middle, and my personal favorite, an excellent, working photo booth. Everyone who was here seemed to be having a good time. The women's bathroom was gross, though not lacking in tp. read more

Nice bar! Was pleasantly surprised when I walked it. Smelled clean and the leather chairs and couches were nice, not torn or cracked.

Came here purely by accident on a Friday because I didn't realize that Joystix was only open the first/fourth Fridays of the month. So we ended up staying to drink at Eighteen Twenty, and we had a good time! It has a chill, not-quite-dive-bar feel. It's definitely good for groups wanting to hang out, listen to a jukebox, drink, and talk. The service is fast and friendly. They do have a photo booth which is great. My biggest complaint with this place is that nothing really sticks out to make it special. It's a bit off the beaten path for a normal night, and unless you've been at Minute Maid or you're going to Joystix, there really isn't a reason to make the trek out here. This place is no more or less special than any other corner bar in Houston. So unless you live within walking distance or a short cab ride, it's probably not worth your while to come here just for the sake of checking out this bar. read more

The OYE was here last Friday and it was really fun. The bar sits directly next door to JoyStix, which is a retail shop selling 80's & 90's vintage arcade games and pinball machines. Twice a month (The first Friday and last Friday), JoyStix opens up its shop for Eighteen Twenty Bar patrons to enjoy an unlimited adventure for only $15. Because it was OYE, they opened up shop especially for us! Eighteen Twenty itself though is a cool bar. Plenty of seating but enough room to stand around and hear the person next to you talking. They also have one of those photobooths too. The beer selection is decent (although they ran out of Shiner that night for which I shed a couple of tears). I loved JoyStix though, because it has seriusly every game you could think of. Street Fighter, Mortal Combat, BuckHunter, Paperboy!, Pacman, TimeCrisis....you name it, they got it. I definitely recommend this bar, ESPECIALLY on the first or last Friday of each month! read more

I don't go out downtown very often and Eighteen Twenty Bar is pretty close to some sketchy areas of downtown, however the bar itself is really cool! The staff as well as the other patrons are very friendly. The drinks are reasonably priced, and it's connected to Joystixx which is a plus! They have a photo booth, pool table, darts, juke box, etc, so it gives it a more divey feel! This is certainly a place that I could see myself hangout out more often because it is so laid back. They also have a parking lot right next to the bar which is free. Oh and they have guys grilling food on the patio which is a plus. I'm definitely a fan! read more

The bar at 1820 is nothing to phone home about. Standard drinking establishment with some couches and a photo booth. Pretty dark and well worn. The real magic happens on the first and last Friday of every month when the neighboring video game shop, Joystix, opens their adjoining doors for all you can play vids (and pinball)!! Buy your wristband at the 1820 bar for $15. And hold your bladder if you can cuz the bathrooms are usually pretty gross. In summary, I'd only come for the video games... The bar doesn't offer much as a stand alone establishment. read more

I ended up in the bar mostly because I wanted to go to Joystix for Pac-Man Fever Friday and secondly because air hockey is more fun after 2 or 3 martinis. As stated by many others, this looks to be a regular's establishment. It's a small thrown together place that could be cool if you spent lots of time here. The martini's weren't spectacular, but they certainly packed a punch. I'll likely be back to loosen up while playing video games next door. Now that I know where it is (just behind Minute Maid Park), I'll likely make it a stop before concerts or sports in the area. read more

I enjoyed this small bar. It has an awesome jukebox with lots of selection, people just need to stop choosing lady gaga over and over again...The staff is super friendly, quick, and attentive. The prices weren't too bad. There are nice chairs to lounge in. It's dimly lit but not too dark. Perfect place to chill. The fact that it is next to a vintage arcade alone makes it awesome. read more

It's been forever and a day since I came here. Other than visit after an Astros game, it was back in college. So my husband and a friend of ours had already been drinking at the Astros game, but came here after the game for another drink or two while the crowds cleared out. There were a few others who had attended the game who had the same idea. The place was beyond cool, and I mean that in the literal sense of it was blazing hot and humid outside and they had the AC blasting. Nice. We got our drinks and sat down to continue our conversations. My husband and our friend enjoyed their drinks, and while mine tasted good it was the fly in the ice cube that ruined it for me. As were sitting and talking, I noticed a few of the employees coming in with a ton of freezer meals and stocking up their supplies. I get this place is not serving gourmet, hand-crafted foods, but couldn't the freezer meals have been discreetly brought in to try to make it not obvious what was going on? read more

We stopped here a little after Midnight on a Sunday after The Weeknd concert. The spouse and I met up with one of his high school classmates, so we needed to stay in the downtown area near our hotel. There were just a few patrons at the bar. The TV's were turned up loud on Sportscenter. I really wanted to go to Joystix next door, but it was closed. Looked like a decent spot with lots of arcade games. I entertained myself on my phone while the guys played pool. My drink was okay. The couches are pretty worn out. Someone came around after about an hour to start cleaning up all the empty glasses and litter on the tables. We finally left about 1:45am after a guy started playing some country tunes on the jukebox. Minute Maid park appeared to be in walking distance. I guess it's an okay place to visit if you're out late or near Minute Maid. Stop by Joystix if they're open and play Pac Man or something! read more

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Not too shabby! This place is very casual comfortable, with leather couches, pool table and full bar!! Next door is an arcade spot, that they opened up teh doors when we were there, but for a private wedding party. It was kinda loud and the music wasn't the greatest, sounded like varying jukebox selections but I didn't see a jukebox anywhere. I would definitely go back! read more

What a neat little "find" I've come across. A friend of mine and I happened to walk over to 1820 after the Astros game Saturday 11 Aug. We were pleasantly surprised. Very cozy type of place to mean it felt inviting. I noticed some large leather couches as soon as we walked in. I"m not much of a drinker or frequent joints to often, but I may have to rethink that if all places were like 1820. Music was just right. Good atmosphere. Met some really cool people. Everyone had just a cool attitude. We got lucky and found 2 stools at the bar. This was about 9-ish after the game. Pierce tended to us. Very friendly. Really funny. Kept the perfect amount of convo in between serves. Always attentive. I need to come back to this place....... read more

You may not have heard, but 1820 Lounge lounge is one of the latest venues in Houston to have a Geeks Who Drink pub quiz. Come out on Thursdays at 8:00pm to participate. It's fun and it's free to play. Located on the edges of both Downtown and East Downtown (just blocks away from Minute Maid Park & BBVA Stadium) 1820 Lounge is close to three of Houston's four premiere sports venues. Stop in before (or after) that big game for a drink or three. But don't forget about Thursday night pub quiz! read more

This place was not accessible... no ramp and there's huge steps to go in the building and to go to the restroom and to go to the Game section. If you don't use a wheelchair you'll love it but if you do then you won't read more

For being a low key spot(meaning I'd never heard of it) it was pretty cool and chill went for the rockets game but it's was simple and chill i like the crowd not too crazy. The arcade stuff is pretty neat! read more

Nice place location wise but it would be even better (hence 3 stars) if they had a happy hour comparable to other bars nearby.

The games are cool , nice lounge areas for small groups. Mediocre bartender but great pizza. Will try another night with diff staff. These 4 at the bar are obviously regulars by how they talk back and first with the bartender . Not being a regular service was poor . He was put out by minor requests for sprite . And to close out my ticket before getting the food . I always close out early in case I am detracted after dinner I will not forget. read more

Enrique was the best bartender ever, just let me put that out there. He was one of the best bartenders I've ever encountered.

This place is trash manager talks shit To paying customers. I walk in my boyfriend had a tab open I asked him for a beer tell him to put it on my boyfriends tab I gave him first n last name of tab that was open. His response was who the fuck is he u act like we close friends. I told him what's the reason u talking to me like that I'm giving u the info on the tab of the person n told me if I don't like his attitude to leave. read more

Eighteen Twenty Lounge - Lounges Near Me - Houston, Texas

It's a fine hole in the wall spot if an Astros game is not occurring or the other business venture Joystix isn't open for night time games. The place is a good bar when the bartenders are not at stress test levels, but I had just had a bad experience when the Astros finished up a game and joystix was open. Service was ok, it took some time to get drinks early in the night but acceptable. At the end of the night is when games were being played by the staff. It took 30 mins to get a bartender's attention to close out a tab for one of my friends (I had closed mine before the Astros game got out). Due to the wait, we decided sure one more shot before ubering home to calm down my friend on his wait. I ordered 4 shots and let the bartender choose the type of tequila because we didn't care if it was top shelf or not. The shots came with no limes which was ignorable, but the credit card got swiped with 4 beers and 5 shots on the receipt instead of just 4 shots. When trying to flag down the staff on the mistake, they said they had to serve others before coming back to me. Instead of waiting another 30 minutes, I paid the fraudulent charge just to leave the place. I'm always going to give a place another shot than one bad night, but they will need to figure out how to better accommodate a bigger crowd on the days that are expected. read more

Definitely an industry bar, but all are welcome! Come here for good drinks, great service, and fun clientele. Can become anyone's "Cheer's" bar if you bring the right attitude! read more