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    RIPCORD

    4.3 (106 reviews)
    InexpensiveGay Bars
    Open 1:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    RIPCORD ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual
    DJ

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    Justin N.

    I moved to Houston in 2022 and since living here Ripcord has been my go to bar. I've never had a bad night here. I've had the pleasure to get to know most of the bartenders. David, Joe, Sam, and Rito are the bartenders I've had the most interactions with and they are some of the best bartenders in Houston. All the bartenders are great here are great. One of my favorite parts about Ripcord are their drag shows. They host a wide variety throughout the week. However my favorite has to be Basura, every Monday night hosted by Luna of the Lilles and Annalee Naylor. Ripcord is classified as a leather gay bar but honestly it's so much more than that. While leather might be the first thing that it's known for, it's so much more that. It's also a place for alternative drag queens on Mondays to do some of the most out of the pocket weird, interesting, funny and unique shows I've ever seen. Latin, Asian, Black, male, female, anyone and everyone else you can find on the stage here spotlighted. Overall this bar is so great. A must for anyone and everyone looking for a good time.

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    Ivette L.

    I went early so I cant say how the atmosphere os during late hours but service was excellent

    Great place! Good drinks, nice people, chill atmosphere. Better than surrounding bars.

    Cynthia R.

    Ask for rich. He's an awesome bartender. Very down to earth and just a great go to for drinks. Dj Mel spins here on certain days and she keeps the crowd hype. I hadn't came in this bar because I had heard through the community they weren't "lesbian friendly" I can say that is a lie. Everyone was super nice and accommodating. Maybe that was the case in the past but I can honestly say I was very welcomed and if anything treated special. Come thru. Get a drink. Hang out. Good times.

    Was here on a Tues from outta town for work. Not busy at all, but it was a rainy tuesday mid month.  Still fun

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    4 years ago

    Fav Bar in Houston for sure. The people are there, nothing fancy for the drinks but they aren't hella expensive.

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    This place is magical and so is the entire staff, Piero is the best and also a slut pig.

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    Ugh. This place is dirty and not in a good way. Clean the deck. Air the place out.

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    love it here. toms of fun! great drink! nice staff and good music! 10 out of 10 would recommend

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    Pretty awesome atmosphere. Drinks on point! Went during the day chilled on the patio. Friendliest leather bar I've been to!

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    Best gay leather bar in Montrose! Always feel welcomed! All the bartenders are great!

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    Always feel welcome here. Wide age range and types of guys. Reasonable prices for beer, whiskey and other drinks

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    South Beach Houston

    South Beach Houston

    3.7(114 reviews)
    0.1 miMontrose, Fourth Ward
    $$

    I have not been to the club scene for a long while until recently. I only came here because my…read moreout-of-town friend visiting. I couldn't believe that was my first time step into South Beach Club (SoBe) since I moved to Houston almost 2 decades ago. Every time I came to SoBe, I got turned away by the long line wrapped around the parking lot before midnight. That's when I normally get off work. But this time, we stopped by on Saturdays. We came super early, like 9:30 pm. Yeah. We got our free pass. Normally, it's $10 cover charge, which isn't bad because there is a huge dance floor with high tech lighting system and sounds system. It was totally worth every penny. Because we love to dance. We adore the music to our liking, more like in the 90's oldies. Yeah, we are older than most people on the dance floor. Thank goodness they didn't kick us out. I remember one night there was a huge group of young Asian guys came in around 10 pm. There were also many birthday celebrations around the seating area. Boy, I would love to sit on a cozy chair after dancing my ass off. Looks like they have some kind of VIP access. There were also girls and straight couples on the dance floor and around the lounge area. Oh, there is a cool patio on the side. Restroom was clean. Looks like there was some kind of upgrades at the club. Yeah. I would definitely return.

    Always great staff and fun times. A true open and accepting environment. I recommend getting on the…read morespeakers and dancing the night away.

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    South Beach Houston - Guest DJ Nina Flowers on the Easter Saturday night ($20 cover charge)

    Guest DJ Nina Flowers on the Easter Saturday night ($20 cover charge)

    South Beach Houston - Futuristic bar as we walked in

    Futuristic bar as we walked in

    South Beach Houston - Dance floor at 9:30 pm

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    Dance floor at 9:30 pm

    Play Nightlife - Pause side patio

    Play Nightlife

    5.0(1 review)
    0.1 miMontrose, Fourth Ward

    Get ready, set and play! Then, pause…read more I recently discovered a dance bar after the closure of my beloved Eagle Houston bar. This Play Nightlife bar is located at the former Hamburger Mary's and Buddy's aka Kiki's on Grant Street of the Montrose Gayborhood. The entire complex has Hollywood neon sign on it. The left side is called Club Pause. The right side is called Play Nightlife. Together they are called Pause/Play (like on the music machine). On the weekends, Club Pause opens at noon and music starts at 10 pm. There are other activities like karaoke nights on Wednesdays and Thirsty Thursday etc. I'm usually here on Friday and Saturday nights after 11 pm. Saturdays seem to have a bigger crowd. Club Pause has bounce music by DJ Jimmy D on Saturdays and Sundays. It's a place to hang out and dance. I like to dance at Play Nightlife because the deejays are from the former Eagle Houston. CJ Fader was the resident deejay upstairs and DJ Jimmy Skinner was the resident deejay downstairs. Music is more danceable than South Beach Houston. There are not many parking spots up front. People usually park elsewhere and bar hop to Play from neighboring bars. There are 2 taco trucks in the parking lot. My favorite food truck Pixi Dust Houston is previously called Eagle Eats. That explains why I come to Play Nightlife more often than any other gay bars in the Houston's Gayborhood.

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    Play Nightlife - Wall at Pause

    Wall at Pause

    Play Nightlife - New kind of dance bar on Friday night

    New kind of dance bar on Friday night

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    Seating area

    Postino Montrose

    Postino Montrose

    4.6(605 reviews)
    0.1 miMontrose, Fourth Ward
    $$
    Happy hour specials
    Catering service

    Postino's is amazing all-around, from service to vibes to food. The lighting and ambiance is really…read morenice, especially to chat and catch up with someone! The service is very warm and friendly, and the servers are incredibly attentive and happy to recommend different menu items. I went with some friends on a Friday afternoon and there was ample parking, quick seating and service. We got a bruschetta board, and I loved having the option to choose 4 from a wide assortment, from sweet to savory. The smoked salmon and bacon, tomato, burrata bruschetta were great, and the prosciutto ricotta fig was my favorite by far. All of them were on a delicious piece of toasted bread, and I thought it was a great deal. They are great to share as they are cut into 4 pieces. The interior was dimly lit, but warm, and the bathroom was clean and well-kept. The seating was comfortable and there was a variety of options from bar to booth. Overall, I would highly recommend coming!

    Service was helpful and friendly and answered all our questions and made some great suggestions…read more Our server did come back to check on us and gave us refills. Start with the Crispy Cauliflower, it was cooked just right the was very tasty. The romeseco sauce was tangy and the raisins were sweet added a nice complement of texture. For the entree. I choose "Select Two" with a Half Panini and salad; the Italian Beef dip Panini (no cheese on focaccia bread), the Green Garden Chicken Chop (no cheese). The Italian Beef Dip Panini was tasty... the dip was a bit too salty. You get a choice of bread, I selected the focaccia based on recommendation... such a good choice. The Green Garden Chicken Chop is a hardy salad and definitely a garden party, each bite gave a different texture and taste, I really like this one. This can be a place for family, friends or a date.

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    Postino Montrose
    Postino Montrose
    Postino Montrose

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    Social Beer Garden HTX - Ghost Negroni

    Social Beer Garden HTX

    4.5(321 reviews)
    1.0 miMidtown
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    Happy hour specials
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    Friendly clean bar with loads of TV's Taryne our waitress…read morewas lovely - attentive without overdoing it - kept us hydrated had the cob salad which was excellent

    We stopped by Social Beer Garden HTX for St. Patrick's Day and had a really good time. We went in…read morethe early afternoon, and the atmosphere was already lively without being overly crowded, which made it easy to relax and enjoy everything. The ambiance was great for the holiday they had themed drinks and specials going on, which added a fun touch and made it feel festive without being chaotic. Definitely a solid spot if you're looking for somewhere social but still comfortable. The drinks were good, and overall the vibe was on point. It felt like a place you could hang out for a while, whether you're there to celebrate something or just have a few drinks with friends. One thing to note is they don't serve food, I did hear they rotate food trucks at times, but none were there when we went which was a bit of a downside, but they did allow us to bring in outside food, which honestly made up for it and gave us more options. Parking wasn't too bad when we went, and since it wasn't super packed, everything felt smooth and easy. Overall, great vibes, good drinks, and a fun place. Definitely a spot I'd come back to for a casual hangout or social night out.

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    Social Beer Garden HTX - Enjoy craft cocktails outside in out garden all while watching your favorite sports on the largest screen in Midtown!

    Enjoy craft cocktails outside in out garden all while watching your favorite sports on the largest screen in Midtown!

    Social Beer Garden HTX
    Social Beer Garden HTX

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