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    Off The Record

    4.0 (52 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    OFF THE RECORD ATMOSPHERE

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Ayana H.

    My daughter and I went to Off The Record on a Thursday night to have a drink, and it happened to be R&B night. The female DJ was amazing and kept the energy going all night. We loved the decor, especially the area leading to the bathroom which is beautifully designed, although we were not allowed to take pictures. It was really fun seeing which records made the wall and reminiscing about the songs I grew up with. The venue has a lot of open dance floor space but limited seating. We were not able to see the upstairs area since it was closed that night. It can get a little loud, but we still enjoyed the vibes, the crowd, and of course the music. Just a heads up, they do add a service charge to your bill. Overall, Off The Record is a stylish spot with great music, a lively atmosphere, and a cool R&B night experience.

    Kaelyn C.

    When I first heard about this lounge, I was so excited to visit. When I finally arrived and saw the line, I wanted to turn away, but many people in line encouraged me to stay because it was worth the wait, and they were right! This is such a fun and classy lounge that I will definitely return to if I ever visit Houston again. I had way more fun than I expected, and the DJ was phenomenal! I'm talking about the best mix of music I've heard in a long time. This isn't the kind of place where you just stand against the wall, people actually get up, dance, and have a great time. Shoutout to the owners of this place! You've created such a fun and welcoming environment, so major, major props. I will try my hardest to come back to Houston, TX, soon just to visit here!

    Cam S.

    A really cool vibe speakeasy. Staying at the hotel next door and Friday our room was jumping so we decided to go on Saturday to see what all the noise was about. Good music and $ 12 drinks. Cool ambiance, large bar & another bar upstairs. Only thing i didnt like was the bathroom attendant for women. Inconvenience the men too lol. Its too small for that set up in the bathroom.

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    Iyanla M.

    Off The Record is a vibe! Music was 10/10. From rap, r&b, to afrobeats.. the DJ didn't come to play. Drinks were good & fairly priced. Def a spot to hit while your in H-Town

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    Destinee R.

    As a first time experience, I didn't receive a good first impression. A few friends stopped by here while bar hopping. One in our party was told to go directly to the bouncers to confirm our entry. She showed the communication with a DJ to the bouncer, who then said the women in our group were okay but my friends boyfriend would have to pay whatever another bouncer told him to. This was very odd, why would we go in without our full party? The second bouncer was not agreeable to this and just shook his head and let him in with us, so his plot to extort her boyfriend fell through. The inside is nice and people were dancing which was great to see, though the bar area was a bit crowded. There aren't any seats so it is definitely a place to go for those wanting to move their body or don't mind standing. It was personally too crowed for me. We order lemon drop shots which were pretty good. Nice place to check out but not sure if I'd return.

    Shania C.

    I had a TIME HERE !! This is a really nice secret spot. I love the ambience and how much diverse is in the building. The drinks are great. The prices are a little bit high but if you drink before you go, you wouldn't have to have many drinks.Lol I think everyone should visit this place its definitely worth a visit . !! Follow my TikTok at the thegifted____ for more Houston spots .

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    Brianna M.

    This place is hit or miss. The music is amazing but the typical PACKED out experience is for the youth lol bc the crowd is on the mature side, which I love. I really enjoy the upstairs with the second bar and feel like Queen looking out from the huge window. I think the weekdays are better just bc of the limited space but it's always a vibe and the prices for the vinyls are really affordable. Met some really dope ppl.

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    Ashley C.

    Very cool spot, I love a speakeasy. The bartenders were very attentive. I would like a little bit more air in there, and it gets crowded quick. Which is great for them. Come with friends or come solo. It's a vibe. All the vinyl is so cool.

    Tiffany J.

    This place is such a vibe! My cousin and I went on a Saturday night a few weeks ago for Retro Sessions. The DJ played a nice variety of genres (Disco, New Wave, R&B, Hip Hop, etc.) spanning from the 70s to the the 2000s. I'm not much of a night club person anymore, but I was pleasantly surprised to see that OTR draws in an older crowd. It's still loud and very crowded on peak nights as any club would be, but the crowd is older and just overall more chill which I appreciated. We got there before 10 pm and did not have to wait in line. When we left around 11:30 pm, the line was down the street all the way to Soho Garden. It was cold that evening, but people were patiently waiting to get in. Check their IG for business hours because they seem to open at different times depending on the night (typically 8 or 9 pm). They also post the theme (Motown Mondays, Retro Sessions, etc.) and which DJ(s) will be spinning that evening. They have a cocktail menu with specialty drinks. I started with the Rolling Stone. It was good, but a little sweet. I wanted to order a drink called Say My Name, but they didn't have it so the bartender made me some sort of vodka lemonade. It was very sweet, but strong. It was packed in the club and it was difficult to move around. The wait to order a drink was long, but the bartenders were very nice. They have an outdoor patio, but only two people were out there because it was cold. The heater on the patio was not turned on. They have a small upstairs lounge. It has a separate bar, but the line was long because there was only 1 or 2 bartenders up there. It was more quiet which made it easier to have a conversation. All of the seating (both up and downstairs) was reserved. If you want to reserve a table, the deposit is $100 and the minimum is $250 or $500 depending on the table. We ended up sitting down on a couch in the upstairs lounge. We were expecting someone to say something to us, but no one did. They just opened up the vinyl store front last week. Not sure how often this will be open. They had a lot of vinyl records on display and I absolutely loved the music posters! I really like this place, but I wouldn't wait in line to get in. Get there early to beat the crowds.

    Chi A.

    Although Off The Record is a new spot, I was already hearing such great things about it. We went on a Friday (they open at 9pm) and it was old school hip hop night. We got there around 9:30pm and there was a decent crowd already inside. By 10:30pm, my other friend who was meeting us told me the line was so long outside so keep that in mind if you plan on checking it out on a Friday night. It got super crowded by 11pm but prior to that, when there was still space to move around, I walked around to take a look at the cool vinyls and check out all the aesthetics. I was really impressed by the concept. There's a bar right in the middle, a few sections against the wall, and some couches in the middle. There's still plenty of room to dance. My favorite part was the upstairs section which also had a bar and two couches, along with a center table. You could still hear the DJ, but you could also hear yourself speak and think. We spent the latter part of the night up here because it wasn't crowded. I enjoyed everything about this space except how cold it was and how the DJ sucked at his transitions. P.S: it's free to get in and I hope it stays that way! They also don't have hookah, THANK GOD!!! Nor are they a "section-only" vibe.

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