We ended up at Pearl Bar after leaving Beetlejuice Beetlejuice for our Houston Gayborhood meetup, and listen... this was not even part of the plan, but I am so glad we went. We got there early, so for a little while it was just our group in there, and that honestly made it even more fun. We had space to dance, act a fool, and just enjoy each other before the crowd came in. Once people started trickling in, the energy picked up in the best way. The DJ was doing their thing all night. We were dancing, singing like it was karaoke without the mic, and just having a genuinely good time. The drinks were good, and the whole vibe just felt easy and fun. Nothing forced. We even spent some time outside watching people play Jenga, which was way more entertaining than it should have been. I have heard mixed reviews about Pearl, especially about the crowd, but I can only speak on my experience. This past Saturday? It was a whole vibe. I have been before and it did not hit like this, but this time definitely did. Pearl is officially back in my rotation. read more

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Couldn't have been happier. The space has an amazing vibe, DJ was great, the patio is such a pretty spot and the Pokémon/smokes vending machine is hilarious. Will definitely be coming back. read more

I love pearl but the newer DJ on Wednesdays has not been it. Me and my friends will only be going coming on the weekends. I love the events Martika has been hosting but we just cannot stand what the "DJ" plays. read more

Had the WORST experience here; and will never forget it. First off I was denied entry by their 'bouncer' if that, and was ACCUSED of using a fake ID to get in. I was with a friend (who insisted we come to that dump) and she was arguing on my behalf that it was real. The 'owner' then gets involved, looks me up and down asking the bouncer what was wrong/ and outright takes his side. I had an email on my phone from when I recently had my car registered & inspected that had the SAME DL NUMBER and she still ignored me and my friend and took the side of that bouncer. I had to use the restroom too! And they charged us EACH A $14 entry fee. Which I was later told was unjust cause apparently they don't charge for entry. I never felt so UNWELCOMED and attacked my entire life, and what throws me off is the fact that this is supposed to be a safe space? Love and equality? Huh? read more

Pearl Bar definitely has one of the coolest patios I've seen. I visited one night that there was a drag show happening. Unfortunately I got there late and only got to see two performers perform. On the up side I guess that means they are pretty punctual and start their shows on time. I will be returning to full experience some of their shows. read more

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Went bar hopping and this is the bar we ended up choosing to stay at, service is amazing, drinks are delicious. VonKiss was the dj for the night so of course everyone had a good time. As soon as you're there you feel so welcomed, definitely a 10/10 read more

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Pearl is everything a girl's girl needs. I would live there if they would let me. There are two separate bars playing two different songs and a super chill outdoor space between. Everyone has always been really nice, both staff and customers. They often have themed nights with themed drinks that are super yummy. I love pearl more than I love myself. read more

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Pearl Bar is the best for Crawfish on Sundays! Today they had a special for $2.99 per lb. Can't beat this price! Inside and outside seating. Great service! Great vibe! read more

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so cute, so fun, so welcoming. delicious and affordable drinks (lesbian lemonade was $6, highly recommend). karaoke night was a blast!!

Awesome place to go to, I came in with a close friend to watch a 420 show and it was amazing!!!! The place is pretty small inside in general, but I think that's what makes it feel pretty cozy, the bartenders were pretty nice and patient explaining their drinks (since they have few theme drinks) the environment was super nice and extremely respectful with the fact that it was a burlesque show; we had vip sits which were pretty nice for a small bar. Everything about that experience was super nice and fun, I would so go back again read more

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Popped in on a Thursday night for a drink with a friend after diiner at Nancy's Hustle and a drink at Truck Yard. The DJ was doing her thing throwing down some beats. Great atmosphere and awesome bartenders. The outside back patio/yard is the perfect place to hang out. This is a bar where people actually dance (thank you) which is great. I would definitely come back. read more

Visiting from Dallas. I enjoyed the sounds of DJ Von Kiss. Great atmosphere with reasonably priced drinks. It was a mixed crowd of couples and singles. If you get a a chance I recommend the drinks studs lemonade and femme punch, it was great. I Took an Uber to the Pearl so I am not too familiar with the parking. I did happen to see a gated area charging $10 for parking. read more

An update to my update of Pearl Bar... So, I kinda shook my head in disappointment after the newly added valet service. Ummm, I'm guessing that was a smart thing to offer patrons. After the recent assault and robbery that occurred last Saturday night (7.12) a block away from the joint, I'm going to start using valet--and highly suggest others to do so as well. I'll post a link to the news as soon as I find it! read more

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This is the only lesbian bar in Houston. It is so much fun. They have Steak night on Tuesday and Thursday and have the best cook Julia preparing the steaks. The bar staff is also very nice. Go see Paige if you visit the bar. It is pretty chill for the most part during the week gets a bigger crowd on Friday & Saturday night. read more

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Cool bar. Visited for the first time last night. I would attend again and stay later next time.

Best lesbian bar in Houston!! It used to be a bit divey but has really improved. I've been coming for 5 years and I love it every time. Great drinks for low prices, friendly staff, cool movie nights and other events. They also have boozy ice cream sundaes!!! read more

Pearl Bar - Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great bar. They have really good drink prices and a really cute outdoor area. During crawfish season guess what they serve out back. Yup. You guessed it. Crawdads. read more

Went weekend before last for crawfish Sunday!!! The price per lb was INSANE (seriously $4.99/lb are you kidding me?). It was some of the best bugs we've had this season. Both bugs & crab were cooked and seasoned perfectly and as always the staff and vibe were on point. Best way to spend a Sunday!! read more

Why would I rate this place higher than the "nicer" places on Washington Ave? Because it's everything the snob places are not. I've never had any problem getting into here (having a penis and being a person of color will make you stand in line all night at other places) it's a nice chill laid back atmosphere. The huge patio is pretty cool. Cheap drinks - $2 cans of Pearl Beer On paper, everything seems cool- just add your friends for a good time. read more

I usually retreat to Pearl as a lesbian friendly hang out, but lately there have been more (seemingly but I can't fully assume) straight men frequenting the place. Just tonight, there were at least 4 of them sitting on stage facing the crowd of people dancing. They could've been with their respective gf's, but it just felt like we were being watched. It's weird because straight people have so many bar OPTIONS and gay men have bar OPTIONS in Houston. For lesbians, Pearl is it for us. It's our 1 option in the entire state of TX, and it is one out of 17 lesbian bars in the whole U.S! It was nice to have it as "ours". Being LGBTQ+, we're accepting to all of course. It's just harder to share our hole in the wall when it's all we have here in Houston, ya know? read more

This is the type of place Washington Ave. needs. Pearl Bar had a complete makeover and has reopened. My first Visit was back in October and it was basically the patio while they worked on the inside. Now that the interior is done they have closed the patio to remodel it. My next visit after the remodel was great. I was at Walters checking out the Flamin' Hellcats and thought I would grab a beer there in between acts. I was not disappointed, the bar is fully stocked and they have Fireman's #4 on tap. My last visit was Saturday and I have to say it was an end to really great night. We arrived just after 1am so it wasn't to busy and the jukebox wasn't too loud, we could actually have a normal conversation without having to scream across the table. Before arriving here we had dinner at Mockingbird Bistro (I had to visit after seeing all the great reviews & it did not disappoint.) After dinner we headed to the newly opened at Porch Swing Pub (formerly Cosmos & completely remodeled; review coming soon) and Pearl Bar was a great change of pace. The interior is all new and clean. They have a couch area and a 6' pool table and the bar is really nice. They also have some tables out on the sidewalk, its great for people watching across the street at Walters. So with Chaise Lounge, and Walters on Washington right across the street this block of Washington is going to be fun to watch develop. I will give this place its 5th Star after the patio opens; I just hope it happens before spring is over. read more

Bit of a dump this place I'm afraid. Went here, albeit only briefly, last Friday after the Elite do @ 18-20 bar, that rocked, this place did not. The decor pretty much outlines this place, looks like a garage and sticky ass floors complete with the smallest restrooms in H-town. The music was pretty much unbearable, I mean "Livin on a Prayer" should only be saved for junior high discos and don't even get me started on "You Can't Touch This". Don't get me wrong, I know what kitsch means and I know this what they're trying to do, a bit "tongue in cheek" but to be honest it just is not pulled off here. Clientele, not really doin this place any favors either. Guys in sport coats, guys in uber-tight t-shirts, and not exactly the cream of the crop when it comes to Houstons female population. Say no more. The patio out back is the only reason this place doesn't get a one star, I can imagine this would be cool in the summer times but to be honest I won't be eager to return. It's about two mins from my apartment however so can imagine I will unfortunately return to this place however may bring a sledge hammer with me to take out the music system as soon as I hear that mullet wearing Jon Bon Jovi crank up! read more

Apparently they endorse MEN pulling women to the ground over a free TSHIRT, completely unwarranted. A grown MAN grabbed me by the arm and yanked me backwards, flat onto the ground. Simply because I inconvenienced his homegirls by catching the shirt. Let me be clear, I would have happily given them the shirt. It's never that serious. I was Completely sober, and fortunately okay, but could have easily had a concussion or been injured. Security said "we'll try to tell him that's not ok". And then did nothing at all. Several people told security what happened and they disregarded it entirely. PLEASE DO NOT SUPPORT THIS BUSINESS, they don't care if you're safe in here! read more

Typical preppy crowd. Not really my scene, but I enjoyed myself with the company that I was with. The music, sucks, I mean seriously sucks! The DJ is good eye candy, and she is a good DJ, but the music they have her playing sucks! I mean really? How can you run a bar playing Michael Jaskson and Madonna? Those are saved for when the men get too rowdy and start to brawl, the soft and annoying tunes kind of help mellow them out, but there was no rowdy men trying to brawl, just lots of boring people. I'll return again, but I hope they change up the music. The scene is what I can describe as boring, I switched it up and went to Poison Girl. read more

This place rocks. First of all the door guy is cool. How often can you say that about a place? Once inside the bar area is low key and casual and is basically a nice big open space with a sweet old school shuffle board game tucked along the side. The outdoor deck/patio is what makes this place though. Huge open space with a great outdoor bar, some lounging space and a number of large communal tables. This place gets packed on the weekends but what I really thought was cool was the mix of people. Once we walked in my friend Emily commented on how many gorgeous women there were and her boyfriend wisely said nothing. Smart boy! And to top it off the douchebag ratio was surprisingly low! Go figure? That just doesn't happen in H-town. Anyways, this is a great bar (at least for the moment). People will feel comfortable coming here in flip flips or dressed up for clubs. They have good bartenders and spin good music. Come early and drink fast! read more

I finally went to Pearl Bar! alas. There were a few things of note: the terrible inside bar the fact you have to freak on someone to get to the restroom the awesome patio the four 15 year olds who somehow snuck in the creeper who was preying on them will I go back? yes. and I think that is all that matters. just hope they aren't running after prom specials again. read more

Pearl Bar is my default. It's sort of like flipping through cable tv on the weekend -- somehow you end up watching Mean Girls or Miss Congeniality on TBS for the 100th time because there's just nothing else on. The good: - TACOS on Fri night. They are surprisingly good but cost $3 for a mini beef taco. - The folks here actually dance. - Thurs nights are not so crowded and there's actually room for you to walk 5 feet without bumping into 20 people. - SHUFFLE BOARD! - I like their patio. - This is cheesy but I like watching the music video projected on the way. It actually matches the music being mixed! - No cover. - Douchebag wear not required. - Proper guy:girl ratio girl not required The bad: - $8 for Jack + Coke?!?! What. - Fri & Sat nights -- SUPER crowded. - If you're with a group of minorities, expect some of the clientele to say, "F---ing [insert race here]". Yeah... read more

It was totally yuppy and it was crowded and it was over-hyped and I loved it. My friend who hates bars loved this place too. Fantastic people-watching as the night went on, cheaper-than-anticipated drinks, and plenty of seating for those of us who perhaps neglected to wear sensible shoes. The "dancing" inside was...well, we were definitely in Houston. I will certainly return, and could imagine taking any group of friends or co-workers here for any event, though perhaps not as the highlight of more special events. read more

Ya, this place is pretty rad, and it is just ideal for the neighborhood. This place really is like two bars in one. The inside has a long bar with a DJ at the back. So far the music has ranged from EuroTrash to Madonna to Hip Hop, but there are always people out there on the floor. They could stand to move some of the tables back to give more room on the floor... that's right, to make room for my ass shaking. If you have had enough of that, you can venture outside to hula hoop, drink at the patio bar, play ping pong, or sit on the myriad of benches. The crowd here is always pretty good, and the bartenders are as friendly as they can be and pretty quick. I will definitely be making it back to this spot. read more

Who'd a thought? When Pearl bar first opened its doors my friend was a bartender there so she was always trying to get me to come in. When I finally made it over, the place was pretty empty. I thought to myself, this place definitely has potential. The next time I visited this establishment it was bumpin! It was during the "Hurrication", so they closed at 11pm due to the city curfew. But while I was there I had fun. The bartenders definitely took to long to get drinks out to the crowd though. And then, I discovered the patio outside. I played ping pong and hoola hooped. Enough said. I'll be back. read more

I dug Pearl Bar, and I have little doubt that if I lived in town I'd be a regular here: it's just about my speed. Giant patio in back, spacious industrial indoor facade, and helpful service (though in fairness they weren't busy when I stopped in). It's the epitome of a neighborhood bar, and if this is your neighborhood, you could do lots worse than Pearl. My understanding is that things can get hopping (though again they weren't this time around), and that even when busy, the bartenders are quick with a pour. Service, while expedient, wasn't super chummy, which I actually prefer. I'll be eager to head back over my next time in Houston, just to see what one of those busy nights are like. Because there's not much more satisfying than Texas patio culture..unless it's the frosty one that accompanies it. read more

My first Review. I thought I would use Pearl Bar to set the 4 Star standard. I'm the kinda guy that likes to try different places. Kinda tired of the lounge/club, Rice Village scene so decided to check out Pearl. First thing I noticed right away was the unbelievable diversity of the place. I think every legal age range and race was represented as well as style: trendy to grundy. The music was great, different from the places I tend to go to, but then again I just moved back to Houston a few months back after being away for 7 years...a lot has changed. They had a live band playing tunes from the sixties and sounded like they were straight out a Tarentino soundtrack. Everybody was friendly and the place was pretty busy for a Friday night, but not too crowded which was great because we had a big group and easily found a table in the ginormous back patio. My friend had a hoola hoop showdown with one of the owners which made for a nice personal touch...she even went around offering free pizza. I went to Pearl one other time on a night where they had a DJ. Even then I thought the place was great. Parking isn't too tough either, plenty of street parking around and definitely no line. The decor inside is like a hip lounge, has a pool table, some couches, bunch of tables and enough space that after a few drinks you can start dancing. Outside is more like someone's backyard and gives off that vibe that you are at a house party and everyone can potentially be your friend. So why did I give it 4 stars? Well I think the bar staff could have been a bit more efficient and friendly. There were only 2 of them on a busy night and it seemed like they could have used 3 or 4. Plus they were a bit rude when taking orders. Other than that I'd definitely check out Pearl! read more

Three weeks since my last review? I've been totally neglecting my Yelp-y duties! Alas, work and real life sometimes get in the way, but never fear my friends, I'm taking 10 minutes off my lunch break to bring you the latest escapades from Casa de Jeff. I've been to Pearl Bar a couple times when things are happening, and there's no arguing with the qualms of other Yelpers--it is what it is, the start of uber-trendy Washington Ave. Now that folks have moved on to the more hip and happening places (case in point: Reign right across the way), it seems as if Pearl Bar is almost a nostalgic memory and a secondary option at best. But enough about 11 o'clock on a Saturday night; I experienced Pearl as a whole different animal: right when it opened at 2 pm on a Friday. Not that Pearl Bar is a bad experience when it's crowded, but empty Pearl Bar is a whole heck of a lot of fun. Upon entering, there were about 0-3 people actually present at the bar, and none looked under 40, nor employed. Some economy. In any case, you get the whole inside to yourself, which is fantastic. We had our pick of pool or shuffleboard (we chose the former) and immediate jukebox selection. Cheap beer (Pearl Lights for $1.50 a can) led to rounds of beer pong in 100 degree weather (better sink those cups fast boys and girls, before the hot hot heat catches up to you!) and brief hula hoop contests (my personal best: 2). The regular crowd shuffled in around 5, and pretty soon there was nary a seat in the joint. The old man sitting next to me (making love to his tonic and gin) turned into the hipsters in younger man's clothes just getting off work. In homage, I set the jukebox to MGMT's Time to Pretend...a perfectly apt song, in retrospect. And thus Pearl Bar went back to the way it's been. If you're ever in a mood for a melody (or just some relaxation on a Friday afternoon), Pearl Bar will have you feeling alright. read more

I love the pearl bar...it is such a great neighborhood joint! The only downside is the recent crowds. But, that has died down a little. The bartenders are excellent...Chelsea is my favorite! They just put up a wide screen projection screen for all of you sports fans! read more

Writing Review While Having a Garage Sale!!! I don't mind saying, but I hate everywhere on Washington except for Pearl Bar. That's too strong. If I'm on Washington I'll spend 30 minutes anywhere and then end up at Pearl. This place is greatest for many obvious reasons listed below: 1. They play great eighties music on the weekends 2. Fun and non pretentious crowd 3. Larger than usual patio and still the best patio on Washington 4. Mark (bald guy with the glasses) manning the front 5. Drinks aren't $10 6. Beer Pong 7. Ping Pong 8. Flip Cup 9. Hoola Hoops 10. Taco Lady on the backend of the patio What's not to like? The real thing about a bar is the people who go and the girl:guy ratio. I've been everywhere down Washington and they got a great ratio at this place, everyone is really fun and relaxed (probably due to not having to over-dress to get a drink) and you won't find anyone dressed in blazers in the middle of summer. Though if you do they probably came from some other bar on Washington. The one CON: And this is big, you really gotta hold it if you wanna pee. read more

I simply do not get why my friends adore this place! It looks like it'd be a really roomy warehouse-like bar on Washington street, but somehow it's always miserably packed (I sound like such a claustrophobic in all my reviews, yep!). And this strong aroma of sweat, alcohol, and potent cologne slaps you in the face with every step - not my kind of thing! Anyway, haven't been here lately, but I hear it's still the same. Kind of just a bunch of dudes really looking to prey on inebriated females, hah! Or maybe that's just my friends' luck. Anyway, it's a pretty well-dressed mid-twenties crowd. I get the feeling that the people who come here are frequenters . . . The last time I was here, I recall the service being horrendous! We couldn't get a drink to save our lives. I was sober and crowded = me angry. People do manage to break out a little dance here and there. Not sure how that's possible, but they manage! I like to have a little more breathing room, better service, and a more relaxed environment so I don't really foresee coming back here. read more

There are lots of reviews for Pearl Bar, so I'll be brief: 1. Efficient valet service out front; big patio (with taco lady!) out back. 2. Semi-reasonable drink prices, but one friend had vodka/soda and was charged $5, and another had Bacardi/coke & was charged $7. Strange. 3. A good mix of all sorts of people, although leaning towards the embroidered button down shirt guy crowd, which gives it a slightly unfortunate midtown vibe. 4. Best thing about it was the awesome DJ playing a variety of music, but mainly Duran Duran-type 80's music. I'll be back for the music and the patio! read more

Pearl Bar, you surprised me! I expected to walk into Pearl and see exactly what I see at most bars in the Heights area...lots of douche bags and old men. Don't get me wrong, there were still some there, just not nearly as many as I expected. Pearl Bar is the no muss, no fuss version of the Heights and I think I like it. Inside there is one long bar lining once side and bar tables strewn throughout. Cute bartenders and actual bar stools at the bar so I can make eyes at the cute bartenders are a huge plus too! The bathrooms are for the most part clean and the bar itself is pretty large with high ceilings so you don't feel claustrophobic. The patio out back is really the selling point for me. Where can you find a bar in the heights with that much open-air patio space, trees and beer pong?? Nowhere I tell you, but Pearl Bar! I definitely want to make it back here soon to enjoy a nice cold beer under the stars! read more

Yup. They have cornered the market on where to go Sat night. Huge patio. Cheap beer. Huge patio. Sexy females. Oh and I think they have a huge patio lol.. Seriously, the bartenders were nice, the beer was cheap, and plenty of seating and girls...Overall a great spot to people watch. The ONLY problem (and reason it didn't get 5 stars) is because they don't carry any Budweiser product. No bud light? In Texas? Are you serious? None? C'mon, I'm sure you have one somewhere? No? Wait, MILLER LIGHT? Oh hell.... Yup that's pretty much how THAT convo went lol.... *** Edit*** I don't know what a "Pearl" is, but apparently it's well known. And, it's also well known that they don't carry budweiser products. That being the case, I'm bumping this review up to 5 stars..Great bar... ***Edit Edit*** They are now serving Budweiser products...Woo hoo.... read more

Although I haven't been here since the summer and it appears to have been taken over by the clubby folk (no offense if you fall into that category, but it just isn't my scene), unfortunately, I needed to provide my review from July regardless. Yes, marathon training has made me lame and aside from concerts I haven't been out in a while. Let's hope it hasn't been tainted yet... Pool table, shuffleboard, golden tee, outdoor patio with PING PONG, hulahoops (what?), and a DJ...exactly! The best thing is that there's a great mingling atmosphere. People in shorts, slacks, dresses...whatever...it's all good at The Pearl. The bar is well stocked with a wide variety of quality booze...which I'm always a fan of. read more