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

Vibe: Grown and sexy. Heels required for the ladies. $10 valet…read more Drinks: Our bartender killed it. The cocktail "The Dream" was amazing. Highly recommend. 9/10. Fruits of the earth was huge but tasted like juice (came with a little show). A little too big to be holding.

Sante is a chic, cocktail bar/lounge located in Upper Kirby neighborhood. It's best to probably…read moreuber here or they have valet service as well. The ambiance is very lively and always a good time. I've been here a couple times for happy hour and at night as well. Service is actually really good for a bar that's always busy. The waitresses check in often and bring drinks quickly. I've tried the picante drink, fruits of earth (pineapple and pass fruit mix so it's sweet), an expresso martini here. I enjoyed it all! The happy hour specials are a great way to try out the menu $7 cocktails, $5 martinis, discounted caviar service at $47. It's a great place for happy hour with friends or a stop when out bar hopping around town.

This place is a VIBBBBBBBBBBBBBE!! Why did it take so long for me to go?! Free parking and no…read moreentry on a Monday night too?! It a no lose situation! I rode with a friend to celebrate an Htown Legend in Live Music, Marium Echo. If you have never heard of her, shame on YOU! and if you have, then you know it was already a good time to just hear her sing. Her and her band were phenomenal! Two sets from 830 to 11. I did not drink so I cannot tell you about that but I saw plenty people at the bar consistently throughout the night, so I imagine its decent. As far as space is concerned- we'll its called the Liv'n Room. It's about the size of it, Stage is is front of the bar. Two people deep could actually stand and listen to the music but thats it. Otherwise, people stand or sit on left and right of stage, but it doesn't matter when you have a great sound system and someone that can blow. Top it off, Marium and her band know how to engage the crowd with one of the guitarist playing a mean solo into the crowd. This people is live music at it finest in Houston and don't let nobody tell you different. I plan to come back VERY soon cause this was a great time- and I was home by midnight without any drama. That for sure is a win win.

I loved this lounge! From the live music to the homegrown atmosphere, it's a great time. The…read moreambiance was very relaxed and inviting. The people were nice and welcoming. The drinks were well made and the service was quick. The musical guest, Jenni P, was great and made my visit more than enjoyable. This is the place to be on a Wednesday night! I definitely plan to visit again during future trips to Houston!

Thank you to Mr. Robinson for his willingness to accommodate me and my guests for my birthday. I…read morehad went to check out the place but decided to go with another spot since the weather changed to super cold and it had rained. He took the time to show me the setup and discuss how things would be arranged. They also had a cute coffee counter to purchase drinks from when you walked in the door. I'll definitely be back to dine in and experience the roof top when it's warmer weather.

Finally got the chance to visit Z on 23 rooftop. I remember when Yelp had a elite event here that I…read moredid not get on a guest list for ever since then this place has been on my bookmark and finally I get to check it off spontaneously I visit here on a Saturday evening after having dinner on the first floor in the hotel at Zutro's. The temperature had dropped and it was pretty chilled. Some of the heaters were out of order so we collected our drinks and went downstairs on the second floor and its quiet lounge beautiful sight seating is very limited and it had a nice crowd.

The place to relax and have a small bite or cocktail is just right Upstairs! This was one of the…read morefirst places I visited when I first relocated to Houston. It was and still is the perfect place to "WINE"-down and grab an delicious appetizer. Perfect to visit if solo, on a date, or with friends or colleagues after work. This quaint lounge setting offers bar seating, high top tables, lounge and booth seating, as well as patio seating overlooking a the beautiful tree-lined street. They also offer a separate room to host meetings or parties. Appetizers are delicious - I ordered their fried pickles and spinach dip. Just enough to hit the spot. For my cocktail, I selected the a classic apple martini (I know, "who still drinks those still?" Lol...I do...nothing wrong with a classic dahling). Great times and worth the check out. Right "upstairs" from Hungry's, this place is a great spot to chill. Self parking is limited, however they do offer valet. No street parking. Enjoy!

I stopped by for happy hour and was pleasantly surprised by how many options they had. The prices…read morewere pretty reasonable, especially for the portion sizes. The service stood out right away, very welcoming and friendly, and the food came out extremely fast, which was a plus. As for the food, it was decent overall. The wings had good flavor, but the ranch was a bit watery and could definitely use more seasoning. The onion rings were also good, just needed a little extra seasoning to really bring them up a notch. Overall, it's a solid spot for happy hour with good prices, generous portions, and great service.

Came down from DFW for the rodeo and wanted a black owned spot to hang out. Me and my homegirl had…read morea blast. We enjoyed both the music and the hookah. Parking wasn't great tho.

Lilbrosfoodtruck had the pleasure of serving the guests at the Spot Sat night.This place is…read moreamazing.The staff was friendly and professional and the Club is Grand experience in it self. We will return again on Thursday and FRIDAY To serve again.Hope to see you there.

Peachez for brunch almost didn't get the chance to impress me because BABY... $20 to park is…read moreinsanity. Like... I came for chicken and waffles, not to finance a small construction project. If I wasn't meeting my travel group (who I haven't seen since last June), I would've turned right back around and found somewhere with free parking and peace. BUT... once we got inside, I'll admit it -- Peachez started acting right. First of all, our server Z was amazing. Super cool, attentive, and made sure our table was good the whole time. The breakfast potatoes? Whew. Seasoned perfectly and honestly tasted like somebody back there loves their job. The salmon croquettes were good, but I'm not gonna lie... they could've used a little more seasoning. Just a touch more salt and pepper and they would've been perfect. Thankfully, eating them with them potatoes helped because the potatoes came ready to fight for flavor. Now the ribeye... LISTEN. That ribeye was to die for. Cooked perfectly and as good as medium well can possibly be. We also had the chicken and waffles, and they were definitely a win too. And the drinks? We ordered four mimosa towers and they were crafted really well -- not weak, not watered down, and definitely doing what they were supposed to do. The R&B saxophonist was the cherry on top because the vibe was giving elegant brunch... but still "don't be surprised if I start dancing at the table." So yes... the parking fee hurt my feelings. But the food, service, and vibes healed me back up. Would I come back? Yes. Would I still complain about that parking? Also yes.

So I've been here three times and each time has not been memorable reason why I am doing a review…read morenow. The first time I went here it was allegedly for brunch when we got there the restaurant was empty. They asked if we had a reservation we did not. They told us they had a lot of reservations, even though the restaurant was almost empty. It was around 3 PM. they said give them a few minutes and then we were seated. we sat down and they showed us the menu which was a brunch menu and when the waiter came over, they told us they weren't having brunch now. Houston is the brunch capital. I feel like not serving brunch on a sunday afternoon is ridiculous. We left. I went back again on Wednesday night for oyster and happy hour night . The oysters were good. The restaurant was empty. The happy hour pricing was decent. The service was nonexistent and there was not even really anyone in the restaurant, which is crazy. Tonight I went back because they had R&B live music and it was steak night. My friend order the steak. It was not cooked to the temperature. A bunch of other crazy things happen and I ordered wings. Wings weren't good. I really hate to give restaurants bad reviews, but I definitely won't be going back here. The gratuity is already included in and it shows when you go because the service was not existent. I paid $25 for wings and a water with the gratuity included...not good.

I love the Retreat! They have great drinks and even better customer service! The food is excellent…read moreand the vibes are exactly what Sunday funday are all about. Plus the drinks are reasonably priced and you get the bang for your buck. This is my new favorite spot in Houston.

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If going twice in two nights when visiting from L.A. isn't a testament to a great bar, I don't know…read morewhat is. I ate at Norigami Tuesday night and it was great as were the cocktails served up at the nextdoor bar called Hidden Bar. On Tuesday, I tried the Thai Chili Ginger Margarita ($13) and it was great, complete with a hunk of candied ginger which I "gingerly" consumed throughout my drink experience...see what I did there? Next, I had the Three Dots and a Daiquiri ($13) with Rum, Lime, Velvet Falernum, All Spice and Pineapple and it was very similar to one of my favorite tiki drinks, the Three Dots and a Dash, complete with 3 luxardo cherries. To finish, I had the absolutely incredible Golden Laurel ($16) with Gin, Italicus Bergamot, House Greek Botanical Bitters and Sea Salt. It is equally beautiful served with a clear bay leaf and delicious. Last night, I was guided by the friendly bartender to try the Et Tu Banana" ($15) with Banana Bourbon, Spiced Pear, Creme de Banane, Campari and Citric Acid. I was a little worried about the cocktail being overly banana-y but it wasn't at all. It was a fantastic drink. For my last call, he recommended the Left Hand ($13) with Bourbon, Campari, Sweet Vermouth and Chocolate Bitters. Again, fantastic. Both nights, the bartenders and drinks were fantastic. Ambiance is nice with moody lighting. They even have a bidet toilet seat in the bathroom! Hidden Bar is a "hidden" gem, for sure. HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Stopped by The Hidden Bar for drinks and let me just say... the ambiance is EVERYTHING the…read moreaesthetic is super cute, very picture-worthy, and definitely gives that "night out with the girls" vibe. They even have a selfie ring light on the wall, which is such a fun touch for pictures (because if you didn't take pics, did you even go??) Now--fair warning--we went on a Friday night and it was PACKED. We were lucky enough to find seats, but it was so crowded we could barely talk without yelling, and we were basically shoulder-to-shoulder with the people around us Other than that, it's a really nice spot to grab drinks, hang out with friends, and get some cute content. Would I go again? Yes... just maybe not on a Friday night

The aesthetic was cute & even though it was off the corner it still gave lowkey vibes when I went…read more. it wasn't a large crowd but I preferred it that night so it was perfect for me. But I can't tell you the age range of the types of ppl that come because of so. I'd come back again though. Jeff made great drinks s/o twin

Came here for some drinks with the girls before a night out! They had great reviews online for…read moredrinking, but what I didn't remember reading about is the food truck that outsides that smelled soooo good! Had I not already eatin, ya girl would've got a plate! lol Walked in and went straight to the bar to sit, the layout is like a lounge bar, with some hanging swings and some couches throughout. They have hookahs as well, as I know that's what everyone loves! The drinks were great also, I wasn't sure what I wanted but I knew I wanted a martini and the bartender made up something yummy that hit the spot just right! The only reason I give 4 stores instead of five is when the music turned on, it was so loud, I couldn't hear my friends talking anymore. The music was great music for sure, 90s and early 2000s which I can jam to all day!