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Situated deep in Houston's East End, the D&W Lounge is a true dive bar safely tucked away from any sort of hustle or bustle. It relies on nothing but familiarity and salt-of-the-Earth charisma to get by, and does so in extraordinary fashion. The building has been around since the '40s, with little more having been changed than the light bulbs. One of the things that helps this particular space rise above the hangout flotsam though is its crowd. We love the lava lamps, deer heads, and random pictures dotting the tables and walls. It's hard to not steal something on the way out. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dan-Electros-Guitar-Bar/117740365554?fref=ts This Sunset Heights mainstay has long been a place to grab a brew and a show. The bar stocks a healthy supply of Texas beers in addition to the standard Bud family of bottles, and the kitchen doles out eats until the clock strikes 1 a.m. Dan Electro's doesn't serve liquor, but bring your own and for a small fee they'll set you up with some fixings. A smattering of old guitars and groovy fluorescent skating-rink stars decorate the walls, and Dan Electro's corner stage has played host to too many local and regional names to count (most often blues, folk, roots-rock and hard rock). The extensive back garden patio holds many a refuge for those looking to relax in the cool of the evening. That is if you can find the place, since it is off the beaten paths of the Heights. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
http://www.dhtavern.com Darkhorse is an anomaly on a street that has recently been famed more for its stiff dress codes and social mores than its drinking habits. But don't let what surrounds DH keep you away. This place fits the hardy drinker like a glove, with ample old-school bar space to accommodate your horde at prices that won't hurt your wallet worse than your head. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
http://www.facebook.com/deansonmain Dean's is one of the liveliest bars in downtown as well as one of Houston's most welcoming venues for burgeoning local musicians. Before patrons even set foot inside this clothing-store-turned-bar, they're likely to hear the Metro light rail rattling past and the sound of live music. The drinks here are rarely light, with a stiff pour the norm that will make you forget that you may have a racked up a monstrous tab. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
http://www.uhdenbar.com Whether you're leaving a Dynamo game or finishing up a long day of school, the Den offers an expansive drink menu, numerous beers on tap and food at some of the Inner Loop's most reasonable prices. The menu is limited to coleslaw, sandwiches and potato salads, but the quality is high and the portions are generous. If you aren't a UH student, you may have difficulty parking around this on-campus bar during the day, but not after 8 p.m. and on weekends; don't worry about being towed during those times either. Filled with students doing schoolwork on weekdays, The Den offers a free postgame beer or two during football season if the Cougars win. Student or not, do bring your ID, because The Den doesn't mess around when it comes to carding. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
http://www.dirtbar.com Houston's favorite dark, hip and nasty rock and roll bar, The Dirt, is located directly across the street from the Houston Pavilions complex off Caroline. The Dirt capitalizes on music-drunk fans spilling out of House of Blues across the street and Toyota Center two blocks away, to get even more sauced after their favorite band plays. The bar's staff slings drinks behind the granite countertop, and the most popular thing here seems to be the timeless Jack & Coke. The only hitch seems to be finding street parking on downtown's busier nights, leaving you with the options of walking or ponying up for paid parking. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
DHT is a spacious and dark place, located a block from Spec's in the heart of resurgent Midtown drinking district. What you get is a relaxed and sleepy vibe, even when the pool tables in back grow lively with sharks of varying talent. The front of the house has plenty of tables and leather benches to sprawl your party out on, or just resign yourself to another glass of well bourbon. Parking can be an issue with the small commercial lot filled with non-drinking folk early in the evening, but by the witching hour you should be aces. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Double-Cross-Lounge Driving down West Gray from downtown to Montrose, it's easy to miss Double Cross Lounge, which comes from the folks who brought you Market Square's Hearsay Gastro Lounge. Formerly the quarters of Tasting Room Midtown, the bar is small - tiny, really - but makes up in ambition what it lacks in size. Taking its name from an award-winning vodka, Double Cross has capitalized on the new wave of mixology and offers up an array of craft cocktails and martinis in the $9-$12 range. The bar makes the most of its limited space, with booths and bar-height tables lining the walls for a dark, cozy atmosphere. Additional seating is available on the patio, perfect for watching the nightly drinking exploits of the neighborhood's well-heeled residents as they spill into the street. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
When you want -- okay, need -- your coffee and alcohol fix in Midtown, Double Trouble should be your first stop. Fusing sophisticated coffee fare with sturdy cocktails seems to us a no-brainer. We've been waiting on a place to come around that mixed our two favorite vices under one roof, where we didn't feel like we were missing out on any barroom hijinks, and Double Trouble has pulled it off. Run by "The Robins," who worked together at Poison Girl in Montrose for the past few years, this one is a labor of love. Its location off Main, near music venues like The Continental Club and the boutique shops dotting the block, puts it in great company. Come by and get an espresso -- with beans from Houston's own Greenway Coffee -- and a Mai Tai, from your favorite fantasy island of choice. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
http://www.downingstreetpub.com Taking its name from the British Prime Minister's traditional London address, Downing Street specializes in two of ex-PM Sir Winston Churchill's favorite accessories: Scotch and cigars. Boasting nearly 100 single-malt Scotches and more than 200 whiskeys from around the world, plus a walk-in humidor the size of your first efficiency apartment, it's a true man's — and woman's — refuge. Breathe easy: Its state-of-the-art filtration system creates a pleasurable experience for cigar smokers and nonsmokers alike to enjoy the lounge's overstuffed leather couches and rich cherrywood decor. You will more than likely leave here smelling like smoke, but wear that odor like a badge of honor and be a man. Your ancestors would be proud. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
http://www.thedrakehouston.com The Drake's huge warehouse exterior might have some people fooled, but the interior is decked out in full New Orleans bordello style. The two-story, multiple-room establishment offers three large bars and bottle service accommodate big parties. The Drake's no-cover Thursday nights cater to a general audience, but the club beckons urban/hip-hop crowd on Fridays, Asians on Saturday and gay and lesbian clubgoers Sunday. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
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