Unconventional in every way, Nutsouh has been one of my favorite venues in the city. Founded 30…read moreyears ago by local artists Jim Pirtle and Missy Bosch, it got its start as a coffee shop before becoming a site for art installations and live entertainment. The name is simply "Houston" spelled backwards. The decor is quirky, eclectic and goes hard on the taxidermy. There are all kinds of animals from land-based to sea creations in all kinds of positions, along with very unique art and ambiance to explore. The multi-room layout makes the place a fun spot to explore and check out the different levels. The darkly lit ambiance makes it a bit hard for photographs, but it is no less a dizzying and fascinating space. My favorite part of the entire place is on third floor, where there is a sound dome that doubles as a visualizer, a communal space, and a trippy acoustics wonderland where music can be played via bluetooth and tourists and locals would enjoy it. The sound system is excellent and a perfect place to chill out. There's more than just sensory overload, the drinks also deserve a bit of mention. The jalapeño palomas and hibiscus mules are fun, despite feeling a tinge overpriced. Bartenders are nice people, and service as a whole is a thumbs up. The parking situation will be challenging, since this is Downtown proper. Street parking is available just down the block, and if one can avoid the crowded weekends, the weeknights are an ideal time to visit. It's hard not to be impressed with the distinctiveness of the place, which is truly one of the city's great local favorites.

This place is incredible. Absolutely unique. If you're basic, you won't get it. At all. If you like…read moreweird& quirky antiques, lots of different rooms on separate floors, and a laid-back, inclusive vibe, you'll love this place. It's in an old department store, and the owner (an artist) lives on the top floor. The staff are chill and friendly

I've had the best times here and the staff has some of the best people! The space has a homey vibe…read morewith the couches and lighting and I've always enjoyed that :)

The cheapest hookah downtown is found at Deans (25$)During the week this place is dead, weekends…read moreit's a movie. The male bartender with long hair is so sweet and kind. The female brunette bartender is as well. The blonde one harbors a nasty attitude. We typically come to Deans to people watch in the front. The hookah guy is always nice and gives free hookah refills. The drinks here are pretty good as well.

I really want to love this bar. Like truly. It's absolutely my vibe -- divey, weird, cool patio,…read moreand the kind of place that feels like it should be one of my regular spots. But both times I went, the interaction with the staff was kinda... meh. Not terrible, just not the warm "welcome to the chaos" energy I was hoping for. When a bar has a vibe this good, you want the people behind it to match the energy. That said -- the patio is awesome, the atmosphere is exactly the kind of gritty cool I like, and the Kool-Aid Man makes an appearance, which honestly might be the most unexpected bar mascot in Houston. I like it a lot... I just want to love it. The vibe is there -- just need the interaction to catch up.

Ambiance: Dive bar off Westheimer with eclectic vibes, pinball machines galore, and crazy artwork…read more This is a fun spot perfect for hanging out with friends on a late evening. Bar seating, lounge seating, and a patio area make for great conversation. Make sure to bring quarters for the games! Highly recommend the Frozen Dr. Pepper Old Fashioned. They have specials each day and happy hour during the week until 7pm. Street parking available - does get crowded on busy nights/weekends.

Came to Houston in March for the World Baseball Classic and went here three times during the week…read morethat I was here. The first time that I went there, I went by myself and had a seat at the bar. The bartender was attentive and greeted me when I say down. I ordered some beers and a hot dog with chili. Both the beers and hot dog were great after the three hour bus ride I just took. The third time that I went there, I went with my friend and we had a seat at the bar. This was our last night in Houston and we decided to have a few drinks before our trip ended. I got a beer in their special St. Patrick's Day glass. The bartender was again attentive and it was a good night. Looking back, I guess both my first and last stops in Houston were here. The second time that I came here was also with my friend and we sat at a table to order food. The waitress was great and kept checking on us. I ordered the fish and chips. The fish was crispy and tasty. This is the only part that I had an issue with from the restaurant. At some point during my second visit, a woman came into the restaurant with her pants covered in poop. She left and then came back another time and walked among the tables. The bartender eventually escorted her out. Here is why I am still giving this place 4 stars after this. The service and food was still good even and I had two uneventful visits. This visit, I just happened to sit at a table closest to the door. If you want to make sure you don't have an experience like this, you can sit at the bar, or upstairs or further away from the front door. I recommend this place for a great selection of beer, great staff and great food.

The service was good and I had one of their IPAs . I ordered the chili and a side of the fries…read more The food came out at room temperature. The chili was bland, came out in a sourdough bowl the.. ot had no sourdough flavor. The fries were like g guys but cold.,

Came right after they opened on a Sunday afternoon and the bartender was very welcoming.. It was my…read morefirst time here, and the menu is pretty extensive. We came specifically for the chocolate martinis and I tried out an expresso one as well.. It was dangerously good. The bartender warned us ahead of time as they pour double here and yea.. he wasn't kidding. It was filled all the way to the brim.. you're getting your money's worth on a delicious martini. Vibe was a good entire time as they started playing some R&B/hiphop... the crowd slowly trickled in. By the time we left it was almost packed! We had a really nice little table near the front so got to see alot of regulars come in. The bartender even gave us a round of shots on the house for being our first time. (It was like a double green tea shot lol) Great experience overall and definitely be coming back if I'm in this area.. Parking can be tight but there's spots around in some of the nearby shopping centers. I hear it can definitely get busy in the evenings, so glad to have gotten to try out this spot! Review #300 THIS IS SPARTA... Tonight, we dine on Yelp!

Very disappointing experience. My two friends and I sat at the bar, and within five minutes a…read moresecurity guard asked one of my friends to leave, saying she appeared intoxicated. This was surprising, as it was our first stop of the evening after dinner while celebrating my birthday. The situation was handled abruptly, without any attempt at a respectful conversation or clarification, which left us feeling unwelcome. I tried to calmly understand and resolve the concern, but there was no willingness to engage. We also noticed inconsistent enforcement. On this visit, and a previous one, a visibly intoxicated and disruptive male patron was not asked to leave. I hope management reviews how situations like this are handled and applies policies consistently and respectfully to all guests.

Shay's is the quintessential downtown, friendly bar that every city needs. Here you will find a…read morepleasant mix of downtown dwellers, business guests from the surrounding hotels, sports fans, and perhaps a smelly dude drinking in the corner. All the folks who work here are quick of their feet and friendly with their words. The bars vibe definitely encourages talking to the stranger next you. This is also a nice place to post up with your laptop and knock out some 'work from home' . They open early (12 pm) and you can always find a drinking partner no matter the time of day. Tuesdays are karaoke night and draw a crowd every time. From cowboy crooners to Taylor Swifties the music is varied and it's a guaranteed good time. They no longer serve food but you can get a single serving pizza, or take advantage of the ample dinning options right outside the door. The hot dog truck is my guilty pleasure. Don't judge me' There is always a group of locals hanging out, out front and I might me among them. Sit down and have a chat!

I have to give this a 1 Star because no food. Seriously?? You are the only Irish pub in the area…read moreand no fish and chips? No bangers and mash? I'm sorry but that is just unacceptable. Service was okay though.

I came out to support my friend's friend who was DJing that night, and it turned into such a fun…read morevibe. I don't remember them serving food while I was there, but the drinks were definitely flowing. The bartender was friendly and quick with the mixes -- no long waits at the bar, which is always a plus when the place starts getting busy. The energy really picked up once the house music got going. The DJ kept the crowd moving, and the whole space felt lively without being overwhelming. I also appreciated that they had plenty of seating, including booths for groups who wanted to sit back, catch up, and still enjoy the music. It's a solid spot whether you're there to dance or just hang out with friends.

I was at House of Blues recently for Oneus concert, which was amazing as always. My review,…read morehowever, is strictly for the venue itself, which was pretty below average to me. The venue does have clear bag and bag check policies, so make sure to check on their policies on their website before arriving. This location hosts multiple different businesses. Once arrived at the location, finding the entrance/floor to the venue itself was confusing unless you've been here before. There was barely any instructions on how to get to the actual venue itself. It is located on the third floor, and the elevator for that is old and smelly. The interior of the venue was not bad, but it wasn't the best either. The venue's lighting was also super dark even before/after the concert. My group had the front row balcony seat, and the view was actually pretty decent. I had purchased the party pass which came with priority entry, a small selection of foods, and a drink. You can find the menu on their website, but the menu is pretty pricey. I got the lemonade and chicken tenders/fries, and they tasted okay. My friend had the second row floor seat (which at certain spots were blocked by stage equipments). She also paid for the associated parking ahead at the time of booking, but the parking turned out to be super far from the venue, which wasn't great either. Overall I probably would not come back here unless there was a concert I really didn't want to miss.

Fun place in Downtown Angleton! This bar is great for Piano bar style music, comedy shows, Elvis…read moreimpersonators and other great entertainment. Some cool infused drinks make it a great place to hang out! The pictured drink is a barrel infused old fashion. They have a spicy pickle shot and a pineapple/ watermelon infused vodka. Creative bar staff makes some great drinks like a cilantro jalapeño cucumber drink.

Went with a group of friends that wanted to do a little country dancing. Kicks is located in…read moreAngleton, TX which is approximately 50 miles south of Houston. You must be 21 years old to enter. There was a wide range of ages on a Friday night when we were there. My group had a range of 49-55 years old and we fit in comfortably. There were a few older but mostly younger than us. However, we did not feel out of place given the age mix. Kicks does have a strict dress code. It seems to be enforced because I did not see anyone dressed in a way that broke the dress code. Make sure you read their website on the dress code. The dress code includes both women and men. It also includes a ban on pocket knives of all kinds. There is live music Thurs-Sun. The sign on the door says the doors open at 8PM and entry is not allowed after 1:30AM. The band that was there when we were there played three sets. During their breaks, the dance floor was still packed while music from current country hits were piped through the speakers. There was a good mix of couples and line dancing. The floor can get really crowded but fun was still had by all. Security seemed to be present and aware at all times. I was pleasantly surprised with the lack of heavy smoke. The smoke seemed to be much heavier in the pool table area but I did not venture to the back to see that area. The dance portion of the club seemed to be relatively smoke-free. I did not see anyone smoking in the dance area. I'm not sure if it isn't allowed or if it was just coincidence on this night. Bottom line: Kicks is a fun place to kick up your heels is you like to country dance. They had a good mix of partner and line dancing. If you like to country dance, you could have a good time here.

This bar is a joke. Do not waste your time or money. This is a low class establishment that is…read morecharging a $10.00 cover charge. They should pay customers for putting up with their lack of skills and RUDE behavior.

What a great pub!! I thought I was back in Ireland! The…read moreatmosphere is akin to the neighborhood pubs in Ireland. The menu is quite diverse for a pub: burgers, sandwiches, pasta, wings, shepherds pie, bangers and mash, Scotch eggs, etc. All of it is delicious. They boast a wide variety of Irish whiskeys, gins, Scotches, ales, and stouts. The only thing that would've made it better was if they'd had Irish music playing. I would guess that they typically do, however we visited on a night that had a college football bowl game on. Even as crowded as it was, service was spot on. Can't wait to visit again.

I have eaten here several times. I have enjoyed the food,…read moredrinks, and service each time.