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

This is a great place to enjoy. Its atmoshere sets you apart from other clubs and the drinks are…read moreamazing

Recently was there and there was nobody in the building. They change guys full price unless you…read morepurchase shrooms from them or smoke weed at the end of the night. No single women want to go here due to the location and staff. Men take a chance at your own risk. The worst part about this place is they want you to sign up for a monthly membership and even after you cancel they will continue to charge your account until you call them. $120 for single me is crazy. Go to Encounters or any other place that has been around and established for years. Less expensive and better vibes!

I happen to go there for a birthday party on a Saturday, we had multiple sections. Since it was…read morethe rodeo cookoff time it started off not that crowded. This is one of those spots if you don't have a section be prepared to stand all night. There is an outside patio to sit but the birthday group we took over that spot. As it got later more people pulled it and the crowd was younger. The DJ that night was cool and the music was straight. In my opinion the drinks were water down and no kick to it. There is a guy cooking on the patio, taco, boudin, and wings, they said the tacos are good. Valet parking that night was $20 and there is street parking but I assume you need to get there earlier. At the end of the night there was another chef cooking pasta dishes. I will say this is for the younger squad.

Is chill place, have good food next door mm yes burger mmm.. also have hookah me likes.... My wife…read moremake me come for amapiano night mmmm

I've been going to barabarella's since December with my friends and we always have a good time. The…read morefirst time I ever went I lost something important to me and when I messaged them they were able to locate it and I picked it up about 2 days after I lost it. The second time I went someone assaulted my friend and security took care of the situation in a timely manner. The Ambience of each night is different, I'm huge fan of the emo nights but have attended the Recession pop nights as well. The drink prices are marked up but it's a club in Houston so that's a given. It's always super loud inside but the balcony is perfect for taking breaks and having conversations!

I had heard about this place for a couple of years but ended up going there with some friends on a…read moreFriday night and it was quite an interesting experience. For starters, this is located in the "other" midtown away from the trendy restaurants and bars and literally on the other side of the tracks south of Main. What I'm getting at is it's sketchy as hell. If you park on the street there, there is a pretty good chance it'll get broken into since the street lights have mysteriously been knocked out and you have a large homeless and/or druggie population wandering around. We had a large enough crowd that we decided to walk down there the couple of blocks. Getting in is also interesting since they give you the TSA treatment and get the metal detector out and ask you to empty your pockets while mean mugging you if you don't know which way the entrance is. Inside has the classic beatdown downtown warehouse decor but on the plus side, the AC works, the bathrooms are surprisingly clean (which is why I'm giving them 2 stars instead of 1), and in its own way is kind of welcoming if you're not into any of the trendy places. It kind of reminds me of how Houston's alternative scene was in the 90's...not sure what the kids call this nowadays. Then there is the music. It wasn't good. The sound system is muffled and the music selection was pop rock style from like 2007-2012 mostly so even though I am older, I can still say it was lame without sounding like that old guy who hates new stuff. I actually WANTED to hear new stuff and not what I would listen to on Pandora 15 years ago, but apparently the younger and alternative crowd seemed to like it. It's kind of like Numbers Night Club for people who don't like wearing black and think of the 2000's as their 80's? I gotta say though, despite having the scary walk and dealing with frowning security and bartenders who act like they're doing you a favor for letting you in, it's a great place for people watching.

I came here with a group of friends to check it out as a potential spot to reserve a table for my…read moreupcoming birthday, and the experience was honestly disappointing from start to finish. We were standing in the main area when a bottle service waitress approached us and offered a table. I told her we were fine at the bar, but she insisted and said we didn't need to buy a bottle--just that we could sit and enjoy. We agreed, but as soon as we sat down, she immediately added that we'd have to move if someone came and bought a bottle. That felt misleading and unnecessary, especially considering the club was nearly empty with plenty of open tables. At the bar, things didn't improve. I ordered 2 margaritas and 2 shots, but the bartender poured 4 shots instead. When I politely clarified that we only wanted 2, she refused to take the extras back. To make matters worse, the total tab ended up being over $100--including the extra shots we never asked for. That's unacceptable. Overall, the service was poor, the atmosphere felt low quality, and there was a complete lack of hospitality. It's not surprising they keep rebranding and changing names. They advertise themselves as a "3-story club," yet the rooftop is consistently closed due to staffing issues. We ended up leaving and going to Fabian's down the street, which had a much better vibe and overall experience.

RIP OFF!!!!! The place has a nice vibe to it, inside and…read moreoutside. The drinks are way over priced!!! I went on a Sunday night with some friends and we were literally like the only ones in there, i ordered 2 Modelos amd was charged $20...... For 2 beers $20? That's crazy! I might as well have gotten a mixed drink. Won't be attending again based off that.

Love this place. Ended up spending New Year's Eve here last night and honestly couldn't have picked…read morea better spot. The energy was high, the dance floor stayed packed, and the vibe felt exactly like what you want going into a new year--fun, welcoming, and alive. It's one of those places where you can show up as yourself, dance without judgment, and just be in the moment. The crowd was a great mix of people, everyone in a good mood, and it felt like one big shared celebration rather than just another night out. Always a solid choice, especially for a night like NYE.

5 stars is based on my Friday nights at Numbers. Sure, the drinks are Ok, the bathrooms are nasty,…read moreand the staff is not bending over backwards to be super friendly but hell, it's all about the music. I grew up in the late 80's as a young adult clubbing in New Orleans. Club Berlin, The Riviera, Scandals and of course Kenny Vincent's Southside. Oh, and a few trips to The Kingfish in Lake Martin (Lafayette) La. When I started visiting a friend of mine in Houston on a regular basis I started looking for a club we could visit and much to my delight I found Numbers. What a flash from the past! I'm 58 yrs old but every time I step on the dance floor listening to those old school club tunes I feel like I'm 20 again! Keep it up Numbers! I'm looking forward to my next visit :)

I've been to pearl on a number of occasions and I've also attended their Thursday steak night (4/5,…read moreit was tasty!!) and their crab boil (did not eat any but I was told it was very good) but the real action is on weekends!! The DJs can be kinda meh 50% of the time but the bartenders are always friendly, fast, attentive and ofc very cute. Great place to go with your friends, almost completely women on weekends for dancing (as it should be.) I haven't gotten to try the taco truck yet but if you get out late at 2am when they close there is an amazing greasy smash burger place just a 2 block walk away. Love pearl, always excited to go back

Love coming to pearl! The atmosphere is always amazing! I love attending the Wednesday events that…read moreMartika holds. Also want to give a shoutout to the bartender Chanel! She is so sweet and always has such a welcoming smile and is patient and makes the best drinks! :)

This is hands down the most friendly, interactive bar I've ever been to in my life. Not one of them…read more-- the one. The kind of place where you walk in and five minutes later you're talking to strangers like you've known them since middle school. The vibe is unreal. People actually interact, laugh, and have a good time instead of staring at their phones like zombies. I swear I could show up here every single day and still have a blast every time. Boondocks ain't just a bar -- it's a whole personality.

Most of all staff are the greatest kindest loving human beings,…read moreperfect for dancing and fitess. great place to hang out on fridays and saturdays nights.

Visited this bar during a bridesmaid bar crawl and had a great time. Between the quick service,…read moreintermittent bubble machine, music and decor this was our favorite stop of the night. I enjoyed the mix of music and everyone was very friendly. We started and ended our night here with two rounds of shots.

This little club in the heart of downtown Houston is awesome. The ambiance is so cool here. They…read moreplay 80s music and the vibe here is infectious! Since Etro is no longer open and the new place that took over there Sonderbar Internationale is not as much customer friendly, I definitely recommend this location if you're looking for great 80s vibes! My girlfriend and I visited about 2 weekend ago and had a blast. They don't serve food here it's primarily cocktails but you'll be sure to find food trucks or a pizza spot near them!

I went for the first time with some friends who have been going there for many years. I had never…read morebeen to a blues club before, it was a lot of fun, you go to the bar to get your own drinks. They do not have food, we actually brought pizza in Side from Domino's next-door. We got there early so parking was easy. It's a small place, but there was plenty of seating and two pool tables. People were dancing and having a wonderful time. The band was a lot of fun as well. I would definitely go back. It was $10 cash cover charge on Friday night.

This is a nice no-fuss, old fashioned live music venue that specializes in Blues and because it's a…read moresmall venue, you really get in up close and personal with the performers. There is a cover charge of $10 for most of the performances but if you check out their website and the calendar, some of the shows are free also. The crowd is mixed but as would be expected with the genre of music, it's older - I would guess the average age of the crowd on the night I was there was 50-60 but they were getting down and having a good time so that's the important part! Parking kind of sucks here so I would suggest coming in early and if you find something in the parking lot or by the mechanic shop, back your car in because people will likely park behind you and it'll be pretty tight getting out later. There is also street parking around the neighborhoods but check the signs to make sure you don't need a permit.