Bars & Clubs - Houston Lifestyle The Magazine

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After Hours Clubs

Eden - After hour spot - 3101 San Jacinto (713) 942-2122
THu-Sun 2am-late

Pink Monkey - 713-227-PINK - 709 Franklin, Houston, TX Located where Rehab used to be

Comedy Clubs

The Improv - 7620 Katy Freeway # 431, Houston, TX - 713-333-8800

Laff Spot Comedy Club/Cafe - 17776 state highway, ste 5 - 281-955-9200

Laff Stop, Houston's - The Heart of Houston's Comedy (713) 524-2333

Country Bars / C&W Dance Clubs

Big Texas Dance Hall & Saloon - 803 E. NASA Rd. 1, Webster, Tx - 281.461.4400

Firehouse Saloon - proudly serving up big helpings of live Texas Music. When the music's not live, the jukebox plays an always interesting selection of country, western, and of course, Texas music. (No dance-mix here!) Inside you'll find a full-service bar, great tmosphere, friendly patrons, dancing, pool tables, video games, and yes, buckets of ice cold beer!

Goode's Armadillo Palace - Live Texas Music - Texas saloon atmosphere and Old West mueum decor. / 5015 Kirby Drive @ Barlett, Houston, Texas 77098 / 713-526-9700

Lone Star Saloon - 102 S. 3rd Street, Richmond, TX 77469 - 281-238-0960
A "Cheers" neighborhood type atmosphere, premium brands, and a safe place to relax and enjoy cocktails with friendly conversation

Mo's Place - Enjoy the late night entertainment and dancing. Mo has live Texas style music Wednesday through Saturday nights where you can see some of Country Music's rising stars and some that have been around for a long time! 281-392-3499

Wild West - 6101 Richmond, (at Fountain View) , Houston, TX 713-266-3455 or 713-266-2282 Country Western & Tejano Format

Full Service Entertainment Venues
(Dinner, Billiards, Games, Bands, DJ, etc.)
Dave & Busters - Eat, drink, dance, play games, shoot pool, etc.
Richmond at Fountainview (713) 952-2233

Irish Pubs / Bars
Brian O'Neill's - 5555 Morningside Drive - Houston, TX 77005 - 713.522.2603
Restaurant and Irish Pub in the Rice Village.

The Goose's Acre Bistro & Irish Pub - Upscale Irish pub in the Woodlands with very good food. / 21 Waterway Avenue, Suite 140, The Woodlands, TX 77380 - 281-466-1502

McGonigel's Mucky Duck - Live Texas music. Irish, Folk and Celtic music
Location: 2425 Norfolk St Houston, TX 77098 713-528-5999

Jazz / Big Band / Swing / Blues Clubs

CatBirds - 1336 Westheimer, Houston, TX - 713-523-8000
J azz music, Nightly drink specials, NTN Trivia games and an unpretentious lounge atmosphere.

Melody Club - Drink some of the best premium liquor in the state, and Dance to Swing, Big Band, Ballroom or Country Sounds. Dim lighting and spacious wood parque dance floor. Open since 1977, this little gem is the one of the oldest true dance clubs in Houston.

Red Cat Jazz Cafe' - Join us for some Jammin' entertainment!

Sambuca Jazz Cafe - Downtown jazz restaurant that features live bands - Thursdays is Latin jazz night. Excellent cuisine and friendly atmosphere. Not a dancers' hangout, although there is some room for dancing. 909 Texas Ave. @ Capitol - 713.224.5299

Sammy's at 2016 Main - In true Houston fashion, Sammy's following is as diverse as the population of Houston. Sammy Relford, who performed for over a decade at the Houston Blues Institution, The Gallant Knight, has opened Sammy's in the Midtown space formerly occupied by Sidelines. Sammy’s has been awarded “Best Dance Club” and “Best Live Music Venue”. He headlines Fridays and Saturdays and keeps the focus on rhythm and blues by spinning classics from artist such as Prince, James Brown and Aretha Franklin when the stage goes dark. Now featuring the Spazmatics on Thursdays. - 713-751-3101

Scott Gertner's SkyBar and Grille - Houston's Most Unique Venue,this sexy penthouse nightclub is the place to see and be seen. Already winning awards like "Best Jazz Venue". This "one of a kind" venue showcases Scott Gertner and his band as well as some of today's most popular and influential international jazz artists . Two huge open-air terraces and a VIP lounge with cozy couches available for private partie. Spectacular view of Houston's dramatic skyline.
Karaoke Bars
Drink Houston - (Center Stage Karaoke Bar) 7620 Katy Fwy, Houston, Tx - (713) 290-0041 - Three-Clubs-in-One

Spotlight Karaoke - Large Karaoke bar, Private rooms, 21+ only w/ VALID photo ID , 2 drink minimum REQUIRED to sing / 5901-P Westheimer Houston, TX 77057

House / Techno / Goth / Industrial / Rap / Hip Hop Dance Clubs

What's Up, Who's Down, and all that is Dope!
Clubbing Resources for:
Techno / Trance / DnB / Dirty House / EDM / Electro / Indie
Electronic DIY / Breaks / Grime / Hardcore / and much more...

702 - Join friends in the Outdoor Lounge, or inside by the Sports Bar.For a more intimate setting, try the restaurant with stunning fish tanks and flat screen TVs.Hang out in one of our VIP tents for the best skyline view in the city.
702 West Dallas / 713-654-8040 / Daily 11am-2am

Belvedere - Upscale Club (no dance floor)
1131 Uptown Park, 77056 / 713-552-9271
Mon-Fri 4pm-2am, Sat & Sun 7pm-2am

The Davenport - 2115 Richmond Ave, Houston, Tx - Best known for it's award winning martinis and extensive scotch selection. An oasis of mid-century COOL.(713) 520-1140
(www.thedavenport.com - website is temporarily down but the club is open)

Drink Houston - 7620 Katy Fwy, Houston, Tx - (713) 290-0041 - Three-Clubs-in-One

Escobar - 2905 Travis Ste A, Houston, Tx - 281.701.4248

HUSH - a 25,000 sq. ft. multi-level dance club and live venue complete with state of the art technology. 1,700 sq. ft. sunken dance floor, computer-controlled lightshow, over 76 plasma and video screens, 192 sq.ft. video wall, 1,152 sq.ft. video ceiling and VIP sky boxes.15625 Katy Freeway, Houston,TX 77094 713.330.HUSH

Numbers - Live Performances & Dance Club - 300 Westheimer - (713)526-6551

Pashaa Ultra Lounge - Open Thursday-Saturday from 10pm-2am.
2010 McKinney Houston, TX 77030 / 832.414.5179

Prive Lounge - DJ, Dance, House/techno, Lounge
Location: 910 Westheimer - (713) 522-2542

Red Star Nightclub - 2606 Fannin, Houston, TX 77002- 713.655.7827

The Roxy - The place to get your groove on. Huge dance floor and great sound system.
Hip-hop/Rock. Ladies night is Tuesday.
Location: 5351 W Alabama Houston, TX 77056 713-850-7699

Shadow Bar, The - 213 Milam St. 713-221-5483 - New downtown club, bar, lounge

TOC Bar - 112 Travis St Houston TX - (713) 224-4862

Uropa - Dance, House/techno - State of the art sound system and DJ booth, 4 bars, plenty of banquette seating, and an elevated VIP area. 3302 Mercer - 713-627-1132

Venue - 11.000 sq. ft., live music, DJs, dancers and video - 719 Main, 713-236-8150 , Tue-Fri 5pm-2am, Sat 7pm-2am

Gay / Lesbian Bars & Clubs

Chances - 1100 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77006 - 713-523-7217 - The most popular Lesbian happy hour in Houston. 4 clubs in 1

Meteor - Urban Video Lounge - 2306 Genesee St. Houston, TX 77006 / 713.521.0123

Lifestyle / Couples

Wish's Club - Houston's Most Upscale Couples & Swingers Nightlife / Phone: 713.937.1055
Address: 14918 Northwest Freeway Houston, Texas 77040
Beltway and HWY 290 / Hours: M-F 11 am - 2 am / Sat 7 pm - 2 am Couples Only

Rock / Live Music / Variety Bars / Bar & Grills / Pubs

The Abbey Pub - Newly renovated live music venue featuring the best national and local Houston bands. Plenty of drink specials, pool, darts, dance floor, and full bar with a large selection of beers and liquor. West Houston Texas just off I-10 on N. Fry.

Baker St. Pub - Sugar Land, Willowbrook & Rice Village locations

Black Swan - an English-style pub that also serves light snacks and cocktails nightly. Open Tues. – Sat. DJ and dancing on Fri. and Sat. nights until 2:00 am. Located in the Omni Hotel, Four Riverway, Houston, Texas 77056 (713) 871-8181

Bojangles - The Best of Seabrook, Clear Lake & Kemah's live entertainment of Rhythm and Blues, Rock, Pop, Blues, Country and Jazz Bands. Nightclub with great music, big stage, great dance floor & a wide selection of drinks.
1913 NASA Pkwy, Seabrook, TX 77586 / (281) 474-5500

Continental Club - Houston Location - The granddaddy of all local music venues, the Continental Club has enjoyed a coast-to-coast reputation as the premiere club for live music in Austin since 1957

Dan Electro's Guitar Bar - a place where anyone can relax or boogie in a comfortable atmosphere with good music. "Americana" music - blues, rock, country, folk.
1031 E. 24th Houston, TX 77009 / 713-862-8707

EinStein's Pub - Weekly live music from great bands, drink specials, contests, karaoke, and a large selection of beers and liquor. Brand new stage, lighting, sound, and back bar. Located west of Houston in Katy, Tx, just off I-10 on S. Mason.

Fitzgerald's - 2706 White Oak - Houston, TX 77007 - 713-862-3838
Live Venue

Flying Saucer - 705 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002 - 713.228.PINT

Hard Rock Cafe - 502 Texas Avenue - 713.227.1392

The Hideaway on Dunvale - 3122 Dunvale - Houston, Tx 77063
713-977-3515

Kentucky Club - 2707 Fountain View Dr., #2, Houston, Tx - (832) 252-7267

Last Concert Cafe' - Tex Mex Cuisine and Live Music Nightly
713 226-8563 * 1403 Nance St. Houston, TX. 77002

Magnolia Bar & Grill - 6000 Richmond - (713) 781-6207

Rocbar - Houston's only true "Can't Stop The Rock!" rock-n-roll club.
530 Texas / 713-236-1100 / Thu-Sun 9pm-2am

Rudyard's - an upstairs for bands and a downstairs for drinking with a great kitchen and lots of darts in-between.

Sams Concert Pub - variety of drinks, great food, plenty of entertainment.
5636 Richmond Avenue, Houston, TX 77057- Just West of Chimney Rock
713-785-SAMS (7267)

Scout Bar - A multi-venue rock/dance club that combines an updated concept and state of the art sound. Wide variety of local and national artist seven nights a week plus The Red Velvet Room w/ DJs Daniel Salas, DJ Keith Walker, and DJ Mike D. - Live remote from 94.5 the Buzz every Sunday (Texas Buzz) - 18307 Egret Bay Blvd - Houston, Tx 77058 - 281-335-0002

Sherlock's Baker St. Pub - Four locations around Houston. Westheimer, West Grey, Humble, Clear Lake.

Social Bars / SpeakEasy Bars / Cigar Bars / Wine & Coffee Bars

13 Celsius - Providing Houston with the best wine possible, 13 Celsius prides itself as the only wine bar in town to actually keep its wine in a temperature-controlled cellar. Located in Midtown with an atmosphere reminiscent of the wine bars and Enotecas of Europe. Bold and unique wine list focused on low-production, high-quality wines.
3000 Caroline / 713-529-8466 / Mon-Fri 4pm-12am, Sat 4pm-1am

The Boom Boom Room - Wine & panini bar / Live Jazz/R&B Piano on Thursday, Friday, & Saturday nights.2518 Yale (at Aurora) 713-868-3740

CABO - Mix-Mex Bar & Grill - Where to Eat, Where to Meet, Where to Be...CABO
Now Open: CLUB SOCIALE at CABO Downtown

Corkscrew - over 250 wines in rotating stock, available by the glass or bottle, two banquet rooms, private wine tastings, free wireless internet connection.
Mon. - Fri. 4pm - Midnight, Sat. 4pm-1am, Sun. 4pm-10pm
713 864-WINE / 1919 Washington Ave Houston, TX 77007

The Cotton Exchange Bar - A getaway for adults who want to escape from the loud, trendy scene. Classy atmosphere and conveniently located at the corner of Franklin & Travis streets in downtown Houston. 202 Travis St, Ste 100, 77002 - (713) 229-0097

Downing Street Pub - Cigar bar - 2549 Kirby Drive, Houston, Texas 77019 - 713.523.2291
A perfect, casually elegant retreat. Extensive by-the-glass wine list and superlative selection of 60-plus Single Malt Scotches. Wide range of hand-rolled cigars from a 400 square foot humidor. Private lockers to store your favorite cigars.

Marfreless - 2006 Peden St., Houston, Tx - This smoky speakeasy offers date-friendly drinks and one of the darkest, coziest corners in town for necking.(713) 528-0083

The Social Lounge and Patio Bar - 3730 Washington at Yale - Houston's best downtown happy hour. - 713.426.5585

Sports Bars

Club Heat Houston - Night Club Playing the Hottest Latin Music / also restaurant & bar / Downtown Houston (713) 227-2665

Hallabaloos - 716½ Houston Boulevard, South Houston, TX - Houston's largest Tejano night club - 713.943.1400

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