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RIPCORD

4.3 (108 reviews)
InexpensiveGay Bars
Open • 12:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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Divey
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Moderate noise

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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

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

Here from outta town for work. Not busy but it was a rainy tues night-mid month Still had fun! Nice place

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.

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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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Good bar with great bartenders. I seem to always find myself there late Sunday's and some Saturday late nights.

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12 years ago

This is a fun great leather bar..Christopher is awesome. Brad is my man. The place is nice and leather friendly. Thank you guys. Love yall!

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It is on of my favorite bars in monstrosity and Adam is a awesome bartender personal and fun enjoy going there when he is working

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This is a leather gay bar. I was usually the only girl in there on a Sunday night. I loved it, and had so much fun every week.

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My First Time, there Fir Luey... Great for People watching, Bartenders try to get away with giving your change back, Then cop an attitude..

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“Ripcord is classified as a leather gay bar but honestly it's so much more than that.”

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

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