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    The Black Swan

    3.1 (66 reviews)
    Open 9:00 pm - 1:30 am (Next day)

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    Daniel G.

    The Black Swan has a ton of potential and I do mean a ton, located in the basement of The Omni Hotel - Houston the layout and underground concept truly added to the mystic of this venue! We went on a Saturday evening and there was no crowd none what so ever. Lol. Greeted by what I assumed to be an off duty cop who asked for IDs prior to entering; I noticed a few cowboys and a couple dancing on the dance floor to some early 2000' hits after quickly noticing that and I do mean quickly I immediately headed to the bar to get a drink; where we were greeted quickly and with a smile! There were plenty of bartenders around just not many patrons! If am not mistaken this location recently did some renovations and just reopened which is why I wanted to check it out. This much older crowd gravitated to the the left side of the room; which was unquie! Being the rebel in the room I decided to go to the left - the layout was spacious and very modern! Decided to dip after the one drink! Again, this was located in a hotel and we couldn't have been in there for more than an hour we charged $20 for valet and the car hadn't even moved far - this is picky and since there was no cover no big deal; just noted. If you want to host an event here or have a big group of friends and I do mean big with no real plans or place to go check this place out! It has a ton of potential and us millennials can make this place the next big thing; although it is secluded and around the corner from what I thought would be a axe murder standing in the drive way! It could be a win. Oh one #CoolFact that I noticed the drink menu lights up when you open it - very nice touch! Check it out. Cheers,

    Kay L.

    Watered down drinks. Expensive drinks. 80s music gave it 2 stars. The transitions were AWFUL!!

    Houston sour. Pretty nasty and way too pricey.

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    Very nice upscale place to go dancing. The drinks are excellent. Everything's pricey parking is 20. It's a nice place.

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    Seyara is the best server I've ever had. She made me feel at home and as a member of her family. I could not have had a better time!?

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