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    3.2 (131 reviews)
    Sat 9:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Sun 1:00 pm - 10:00 PM
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    Poetry Sundays
    Shatoni B.

    I went here for poetry Night on a sunday and had a good time. The drinks are really reasonable and the crowd was nice . My only complaint would be the hookah. I was there for about 4 hours and I never got a refill on my coals. I advise the guy doing the hookah multiple times but I can tell he was overwhelmed as he was the only person doing hookah. Other than that I had a really good time and the drinks were really good

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    Sharonda D.

    BIRTHDAY SHENANIGANS AND POETIC JUSTICE!!! Wow! I had an amazingly wonderful and poetic time at the poetry lounge, hosted by well-known poet Se7en, as I recently celebrated my 48th birthday with my husband and our four adult children! First, the ambiance and atmosphere is a very chill and relaxing environment. Upon arrival, each guest was issued a card for one complimentary drink to redeem at the bar. The staff members were well organized, fast, and friendly while directing and welcoming the guests. The doors opened an hour before the show started, and all guests were allowed to hangout on the first floor at the bar or either in the lounging area. There's plenty of space for everyone to move around freely without bumping into one another, and there's also plenty of available sofas, and high-top tables sporadically furnished in various areas of the room. Secondly, as for the drinks, my daughter and I, traded in our complimentary drink cards for a Lemon Drop Martini with olives. My husband and our sons traded theirs for a Kentucky Mule. We all equally enjoyed our drinks very much and ended up ordering and paying for a second round. The bartender was nice and friendly but a bit on the quiet side. There was a tip jar sitting on the bar and we tipped her for her services. By the way, guests were encouraged to order food on the first floor while waiting for the show to start. Furthermore, when it was time for the poetry show to begin, everyone was directed to start moving upstairs to enjoy the show. My family and I quickly found seats near the stage so that we could have a great view of the host and the poets. There's a bar on the second floor as well, where guests can continue ordering drinks and food while enjoying the show. However, the service was extremely slow when ordering food, which made us regret not putting our order in while we were downstairs waiting for the show to start. My husband ordered an 18 piece of fried wings and a side of French fries. The food was served piping hot and was absolutely delicious and flavorful which compensated for the long wait. It was well-worth the wait. My family and I enjoyed the food immensely! Moreover, the show was very entertaining and exciting as each poet and performer showcased their writing skills by sharing their self-written poems or songs with the audience. Not only were they awesomely skilled in writing, but also funny, which kept the audience entertained and engaged. It was almost like being at a comedy show, lol. Some poets were more seasoned than others which was evident in each one of their pieces that were performed. Nevertheless, they were all great, and not to mention, very brave. It's a scary thing to get up and perform in front of a room full of strangers, so kudos to all of the poets and singers that took to the stage. They are truly a team of skilled writers. I cannot recall the stage name of my fav artist of the early show, but I posted videos of him of him performing two of his pieces, entitled, "Sovereign" and "God Body." Overall, I enjoyed the show and the entire set-up of this establishment! I will be returning in the near future. Hats off to the host/poet, Se7en who was also very entertaining and hilarious. I highly recommend this establishment for anyone who is a writer or for anyone who just enjoys great poetry! All shows are hosted on Sundays only. There's an early show from 2pm to 4pm, and a late show from 7pm to 10pm. Early Bird tickets can be pre-purchased on their website, poetryloungelive.com for $10, or at the door for $20. However, if you wait too long to purchase the early bird tickets online for $10, the price will then bump up to $13. Tax and fees are included which can quickly add up, so I encourage anyone that's interested in giving them a try, to purchase your tickets online as early as possible. We purchased our tickets online a week in advance and were charged the Early Bird special of $10 which is not bad at all. Because of great service, friendly staff, a relaxing environment, great entertainment, and delicious food, I gave this establishment five stars.

    Gear
    Ardara H.

    The food is hot and pretty good, had the fried shrimp with French fries, the service started off friendly and great but as they got busy the attention lessened. The Ambiance is a smooth, fun vibe. Super enjoyed the poetry night featured by Se7en.

    Still waiting on a waitress over 30 mins for service not greeted.
    Carla H.

    Never ever will I spend my money in the establishment. We arrived with a reservation for a 40th birthday for a friend d from out of town. Once I heard she wanted it here I was Leary because I had a horrible experience here prior to Covid. We were seated and there was a couple kissing all over one another in/on our reserved section. Wow!!! They made them over to the next section were continued the to kids and touch ALL over one another in a "reserved section". I then never received service for now over 40 mins. All I can say is as a Yelp Elite member this is my second time having bad service here so I yelped this time. I'm more disappointed that my friend had a birthday so we are planning to leave. Cons: poor management and customer service with staff smoking hookahs with no service and not busy. One hour and a half later still no bottle service.

    Corrupt Mr. Bouncer, probably made at least $200 dollars while we waited.  I hope you reported this cash monies to the IRS!
    Tiffany L.

    Wow, I don't normally give places 1 star, but honestly Henke & Pillot deserve negative stars. I have been here on two separate occasions and have come to the conclusion that I will never come back and neither should you. The first occasion was for a friend's birthday party, trying to get in we waited over 20 minutes as we wanted to celebrate with our friend who was already inside but sadly we couldn't get in. Instead, we had to watch other people skip the line as we patiently waited...but during this time, we learned how corrupt and disgusting and racist Henke & Pillot was and left. Tonight, birthday girl wanted to celebrate at Henke & Pillot and you do what bday girl wants, so our party of 10 (6 girls and 4 guys) headed on over. The lounge didn't look overly busy so I thought our chance of getting in was pretty high however it was deja vu! Waiting patiently at the velvet rope we saw many people skip ahead of us/the whole line. What was even more frustrating was Mr. Bouncer said there wasn't enough space for our party but we literally saw a group of at least 10 people leave...After about 20 minutes of waiting, birthday girl decided to have a few words with Mr. Bouncer who finally said if we purchased a table he would let our party in. At this time we decided Henke & Pillot didn't deserve our money and left. Oh but for those still trying to enter, here is a tip...you LITERALLY have to give the bouncer a $20 TIP and he will let you in. Mr. Bouncer you are so corrupt, not only will he let you in, but he doesn't even check your ID! For those who want a tutorial on how to get in, please check out a video I uploaded, but honestly this place doesn't deserve ANY business!

    Floor space upstairs
    Michelle Y.

    Nice bar and friendly bartender. Good size floor space for dancing upstairs, but some of the wooden planks could be replaced or fixed. There's some holes and ridges on the floor that makes it a bit hard to salsa on.

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    Behind Closed Doors - Inside

    Behind Closed Doors

    4.4(63 reviews)
    0.1 miDowntown, Fourth Ward
    $$

    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.

    A multifaceted venue that is reminiscent of a club, lounge, and a speakeasy in one spot, Behind…read moreClosed Doors brings a kind of vibe that keeps the downtown Houston nightlife scene relevant. The lighting is dark, intimate, and behind every level and door, there is something else going on. There is an element of discovery in every corner and a new adventure on every floor. Ever watch the movie Tron? There are some areas of BCD that feel incredibly futuristic with neon-lit interiors and a legitimate sci-fi feel in some areas. The areas are ass follows: The main bar with a DJ and a spacious dance floor, the red room with a visualizer setup of big bass and pulsating lights, the gold room with a speakeasy feel and a curated cocktail menu, with the secret room that is a unique space behind a certain set of doors. Most of the music on the main bar is good, the DJs are energetic, and the bartenders are efficient while professional. It's not the easiest place to photograph anything, but the different (hidden) spaces make it a worthy destination for discovery. The one area that I don't love is that they rock automatic gratuity. I do love how diverse the crowd is on the weekends, which is a testament to the city. Drinks are solid, but the speakeasy drinks are the ones that stand out the most. The latter definitely comes at a price, but beware that some drinks may have all the presence but not enough of the substance. __________ My photos: https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/behind-closed-doors-houston?userid=ysCBsXWPB-LAiewVS3jZfQ

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    Credence

    Credence

    4.4(252 reviews)
    10.3 miMemorial
    Family-owned & operated
    Locally owned & operated

    After hearing non stop great things about Credence from friends and on social media, we finally…read morewent for dinner the other night to celebrate my birthday with some friends. The dining room is chic and feels very upscale but comfortable with a large open fire kitchen that was really fun to watch while dining. They were very on top of service with both our dining captain and waiter checking on us throughout the evening. For appetizers we ordered the deviled crabs, tuna tostada and wood roasted carrots. All were great but I especially loved the carrots which were cooked and seasoned perfectly. For my main course I had the chicken and dumplings, husband got the NY strip, our friends shared the whole fish and we had the cabbage and crab rice as sides. Everyone was very happy with both their main courses and the side dishes. We were too stuffed to order dessert but they sent out a s'mores inspired sunday for my birthday which was both thoughtful and sublime. Overall we were very impressed with our meal. Food was delicious but veeeery indulgent. We will be back.

    Made a reservation on Open Table and noted that it was our anniversary, so we were gifted a couple…read moreof glasses of champagne. We were greeted by three different people - one that took our drink order, one that cleared our plates, and one that took our order. All were very nice people and gave excellent service! I forgot their names unfortunately. My receipt said Zachary but not sure which waiter that was. Between me and hubs, we had a Pan de campo, an order of Gulf Oysters "casino", (4) dressed oysters, a 16 oz dry aged ribeye, a snapper entree and a side of crab fried rice. We finished almost everything except a quarter of the Pan, about a quarter of the rice, and about a third of the ribeye. All were great dishes and would definitely order again. We skipped dessert because honestly none stood out to us. He said their popular dessert is the souffle but they were sold out. Our total before gratuity was about $250 and that included one cocktail. Hubs had their "classic" old fashioned which he said was excellent! Overall, highly recommended if you don't mind the splurge or for a special occasion!

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    Lost & Found - Shrimp, Mac & Cheese and green beans

    Lost & Found

    3.8(1k reviews)
    1.3 miFourth Ward, Midtown, Montrose
    $$

    First time and definitely not our last time. Once seated and our waiter, Tyson, introduced himself,…read morehe made the experience quite welcoming. He seems like he enjoys what he does bcz he was such a pleasure. He could tell it was our first time and was very patient and took time to explain everything on the menu. Tyson's suggestions were spot on for both eats and drinks. He didn't make us feel rushed at any time, and instead made us feel like taking our time was preferred, which helps patrons enjoy every single detail of the work chefs and bartenders put into their crafts. Whenever I return, I'll definitely request Tyson as our waiter.

    We came on Monday for HH around 7:30 pm, we know HH was almost over, we live 5 mins away and wanted…read morea quick bite and drink. The valet charges $20 or $40 on a week day and its not even that busy. We walked in and nobody was at the front so we asked the first person we saw " do we sit ourselves" , and she said just wait by the entry door and the host will seat you. Well the host came and said "go to the front & I can help you there". Cool. We get seated and given a menu. The menu was dirty, sticky, and over all filthy. We moved inside to the bar and asked a waitress "can you let the bartender know we are here, we think she went to the back for something". The waitress looked at us and said " oh, she know y'all here. She gone come". Instead of letting her know we moved to the bar. Anywho, Bunny took great care us. She literally made our experience go from 1 to a high 8. Ask for Bunnnyyy at the bar!!! Nice music playing. Minus the bugs on the patio (love bug season in tx) and long wait on the patio, the ambiance wouldve been great outside..... Service needs a bit of tweaking, food was good, Bunny was amazing. Well be back in some time. Thank you Bunnyyy!

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    Upstairs Bar & Lounge

    Upstairs Bar & Lounge

    4.4(210 reviews)
    4.4 miWest University
    $$

    The place to relax and have a small bite or cocktail is just right Upstairs! This was one of the…read morefirst places I visited when I first relocated to Houston. It was and still is the perfect place to "WINE"-down and grab an delicious appetizer. Perfect to visit if solo, on a date, or with friends or colleagues after work. This quaint lounge setting offers bar seating, high top tables, lounge and booth seating, as well as patio seating overlooking a the beautiful tree-lined street. They also offer a separate room to host meetings or parties. Appetizers are delicious - I ordered their fried pickles and spinach dip. Just enough to hit the spot. For my cocktail, I selected the a classic apple martini (I know, "who still drinks those still?" Lol...I do...nothing wrong with a classic dahling). Great times and worth the check out. Right "upstairs" from Hungry's, this place is a great spot to chill. Self parking is limited, however they do offer valet. No street parking. Enjoy!

    I stopped by for happy hour and was pleasantly surprised by how many options they had. The prices…read morewere pretty reasonable, especially for the portion sizes. The service stood out right away, very welcoming and friendly, and the food came out extremely fast, which was a plus. As for the food, it was decent overall. The wings had good flavor, but the ranch was a bit watery and could definitely use more seasoning. The onion rings were also good, just needed a little extra seasoning to really bring them up a notch. Overall, it's a solid spot for happy hour with good prices, generous portions, and great service.

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    Upstairs Bar & Lounge - Half-priced cocktails daily until 6:00 PM!

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    Plume - Bar area

    Plume

    4.4(82 reviews)
    4.5 miThe Heights

    Came here for a friend's birthday party recently on a Saturday night and we had a great time. Our…read moreserver impressively managed our whole group of 30+ people efficiently and quickly. The DJ was also bumpin'! Song choices were fitting and he mixed the music seamlessly which made the vibes so much more fun. We loved the Prosciutto Flatbread, the toppings were generous and the crust was perfectly chewy but crispy. We also got the Papas Bravas, which was pretty standard. For drinks, we got the Situationship, Lychee Lemon Drop, Smooth Operator, and Blue Tile IPA. All the cocktails were very tasty and perfectly balanced. Food and drinks here are definitely on the pricier side for a typical Houston bar.

    We hosted one of our La Maison Houston events at Plume this past Saturday, and it was an amazing…read moreexperience from start to finish. The vibe is always great, and the team truly went above and beyond for our group. Crysta, the Manager, was wonderful to work with and had our space set up beautifully, including a personalized menu, saxophonist and great DJ, that made the event feel extra special. Cristian, our server, took such great care of us and our guests all night and made sure everything ran smoothly. Jordan, the videographer/content creator, was also capturing special moments throughout the evening, which was such a nice touch. I would 100% recommend Plume for events or a night out, and we will definitely be back!

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    Refuge - Mocktail

    Refuge

    4.4(97 reviews)
    2.5 miMontrose
    $$

    I've wanted to check this place out for a while so I was so excited to stop by! Speakeasies always…read morehave the best, most creative drinks. We went to the upstairs area which was dimly lit and played 80s/90s hip hop. We tried few drinks. Lion's mane tail, brown butter washed whisky, mushroom (which I found so unique). It was quite strong and was nice to switch up from the usual old fashions we try. Second drink was sharp turn. It was super fresh and crisp. Clear as water but I definitely felt it. Service was really good here too. I like that the bartenders all create their signature seasonal drinks so they genuinely are so well versed when describing the drink menu.

    Refuge is such a high quality bar. You can tell that they put immense care into the quality of…read moretheir drinks and service. I ordered 2 mocktails and my husband ordered two drinks. I thought that the catch 22 ( mocktail) would be too sweet or vinegar forward but it was tangy and light. My husband actually said he liked my mocktail more than he liked his cocktail which was good but a bit sweeter than he likes. The second mocktail I ordered was off the menu. I asked for something tropical and not too sweet. It was pretty good but not as complex as the catch 22. My husband liked the jaded merchant better than the dew drop. He also was sipping far too much of my mocktail which speaks volumes about how good it was. Love the moody vibes, drinks, and service. I've only visited three times but should make it one of the places we come to more often.

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    Refuge - Small seating area

    Small seating area

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