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http://www.facebook.com/pages/Alley-kat-bar-lounge Although a sign above the entrance still reads "The Mink," little inside this newly renovated drinkery feels quite the same. The layout is unchanged, but burgundy walls, low lighting and the soft sounds of jazz or blues now set the tone of The Alley Kat Bar and Lounge, the newest watering hole on "The Island" in Midtown. The Alley Kat feels as though it has outgrown its awkward albeit charming teenage years, giving way to a fresh perspective on a well-liked Midtown nightspot that had deteriorated over time. The Mink used to have an allure all its own, but over the past few years it became seedier and dustier, and the restrooms became more of a risk than a convenience. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
http://www.andersonfair.com Anderson Fair's inconspicuous location on Grant Street belies its history as one of the nation's oldest and longest-running singer-songwriter venues. It's a past that's hard to forget, as the walls are plastered with hundreds of posters, flyers and photographs of folks who have graced the main room's small stage, including legends Townes Van Zandt and Lyle Lovett. (Look closely and you'll even spot a pair of gold records from Lovett himself.) The cash-only bar serves an array of beer and wine while you take in an intimate performance from some highway-trotting troubadour, and you'll feel the history seeping into your skin. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
http://www.anvilhouston.com Anvil Bar & Refuge is like the Jay-Z of Houston bars. It can do no wrong, from the food to the drinks to the skill of the bartenders. Since opening in mid-2009, it has become the standard by which most other local bars define themselves. They either want to be better than Anvil, or not as supposedly "snooty" or "posh" as they think it is. Either one is a sign of the impact the Westheimer drinkery has had. You can't drive three blocks inside the Loop without finding a new gastropub either tweaking Anvil's concept or stealing it outright. Anvil makes drinks the way they should be made, with homemade ingredients, craft liquors, loving care, and no soda nozzles or Red Bull. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
http://www.thearmadillopalace.com Easily spotted thanks to the giant silver armadillo leering at the passing traffic on Kirby Drive, Armadillo Palace is part of the Goode Company cluster of eat-and-drinkerys just south of Highway 59. Patrons can feast on the family's legendary barbecue and sip whiskey while taking in the various frontier décor lining the interior. Live music of the honky-tonk and Red Dirt variety sounds forth from the corner stage Wednesday through Saturday, and there's even a bit of room for dancing. (A bit.) Folks needing a little liquid courage before they take a spin need look no further than the large bar anchoring the center of the room. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
http://www.avantgardenhouston.com Millions of scenes ago, AvantGarden was called the Mausoleum, and then the converted house went through a variety of structural and aesthetic changes to become the folkie playground it is today. Local singer-songwriters' acoustic jangle routinely packs the house as listeners sip Shiners, Merlot or the venue's trademark fruit-infused homemade concoctions. (Try the sangria.) Many of Houston's best-known troubadors count AvantGarden as the first venue they ever played in front of a large audience, either in the upstairs performance space or downstairs among the fireplace, mirrored walls and European-style divans. Something interesting, if not downright captivating, is happening here most nights of the week - regular tango, jazz, and open-mike nights (both music and comedy), to name just a few. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
http://www.myspace.com/bbwolfs1 Stafford-area drinkers and sports fans could hardly ask for a more welcoming spot than BB Wolf's. This semi-smoky Murphy Road tavern sports a blue-collar vibe and bartenders who ask for customers' names before taking their drink orders. Weekly poker and pool nights fill up the multitude of gaming tables, and a stage in the corner hosts live music. Hockey fans will find a special breed of camaraderie here, as Canada's sport of kings is often in progress on the array of televisions. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
http://www.babaloocafe.net Nestled in the rear of the Villagio center in Cinco Ranch is Babaloo, a sizable new bar and café. With the giant oval bar as its centerpiece, the large, solitary room has windows on three sides for a view of Villagio's massive patio area. Babaloo works on the tapas premise of doling out small dishes with drinks, but bar sales make up the bulk of the business. This well-stocked bar provides drinkers an ample selection, attracting a more mature crowd that takes the time to savor their libations. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
http://www.sherlockspubco.com Within the Sherlock's family, every Baker Street Pub is the same, and every Baker Street Pub is different: heavy, rich wooden tables and chairs, comfy leather booths and plenty of nooks beckoning groups of friends to settle in for the night. The menu is loaded with standard pub fare, including some authentic British dishes, and the décor is bound to include a smattering of beer signs, England references and mood lighting. The Rice Village location caters to nearby students as well as folks from the neighborhood, and boasts a kitchen that serves grub right up until 2 a.m. When the weather is amiable, the welcoming front patio makes a fine hangout. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
http://www.bambouhouston.com Careful: This Latin lounge on top of the Village Arcade building at Kirby and University is easy to miss. Find its two big glass doors on a Friday or Saturday night, though, and you'll discover a room full of movers and groove-shakers. DJs spin from an elevated platform facing the door, while an array of couches and tables ring the sunken dance floor. For those who decline bottle service, two bars dole out the goods all night long, while small outdoor patios allow folks to survey the goings-on below. Fridays are free, but be prepared for a cover charge on Saturdays. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
http://www.barmunich.com In the midst of Midtown's bustling bar universe sits Bar Munich. The bar's Web site heavily touts its German leanings, a welcome change from Midtown's usual yuppie hustle and bustle - but don't get too excited, there are no busty girls in dirndls serving suds or oom-pah bands playing on the patio. Think modern Germany, where you might find Teutonic twentysomethings taking up WiFi space and watching soccer matches. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
http://www.barebackbar.com Though its location off a fairly empty stretch of Kuykendahl Road makes it feel almost like the middle of nowhere, Bareback has its charm. The large warehouse has a full selection of beers and spirits in a saloon-like atmosphere. Large roll-top doors open to allow breezes to flow through the building when the weather's amicable, and the walls are littered with rodeo photos and old signs. A full kitchen offers up a selection of burgers and other bites, while pool and shuffleboard tables provide some entertainment. The dance floor in the center of the bar fills up when bands come through, and an additional beer helps draw off the overflow when crowds swell in the spring and summer. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
http://www.bayoucitybar.com Right across the street from South Beach in the heart of Montrose is Bayou City Bar & Grill, a quaint and more intimate version of its neighbor. It gets a bit crowded on the weekends, but Bayou City is also one of the area's livelier spots during the week. A dance floor and a few places to sit surround the bar in the middle of the club, which serves up $2 domestic beers from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Tuesdays are also amateur strip night, and the ever-popular "50-cent Fridays" are still in effect. The black lights on the dance floor are harsh on white clothing, but with the amount of bare skin on display here, that isn't too much of a problem. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
http://www.belvedereinfo.com A green sign above an oversized door heralds Belvedere, nestled unassumingly in the Uptown Park shopping district. Within, a long bar with minimalist décor stretches most of the room, with four big-screen TVs positioned among the array of bottles. The angled marble countertop comfortably accommodates the 20 stools and leaves ample space to stand amidst them. Opposite the bar, each of five alcoves can easily seat 20 to 30 people on the modern leather couches and chairs. Near the DJ booth in the back of the club, the VIP lounge features another television and can fit 40 people. The ivy-covered patio houses a second full bar and additional turntablist on duty on busy nights. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
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