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http://www.sharkbartx.com Shark Bar is a slice of the beach - er, at least Clear Lake - smack-dab in the middle of downtown Houston. Located inside Bayou Place, Shark Bar is decorated in a sterile beach theme, with vintage surf boards, a fake palm tree, and wooden décor everywhere, bringing to mind those old woodie-style station wagons all the old-school surfers rode around in. Hell, Point Break was even playing on two plasmas the night we stopped by. A DJ consistently pumps out party music, and a large deck outside has couches you might very well melt into. And to answer the nagging question: Yes, the men and women who sling drinks at Shark Bar do wear beach attire, including bikinis on the gals and board shorts for the boys. Any time of the year is an endless summer here, and unless you party harder than most, you shouldn't have to worry about getting seaweed in your pants. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
http://www.mcelroyspub.com/shaymcelroys.html A bit of Dublin in the Central Business District, Shay McElroy's is ripe for a business lunch or post-work drink - offering perhaps, as the pub crows, the "best pint of Guinness downtown." The fenced-off patio offers insulation from Main Street's stream of pedestrians, while two dozen barstools await those who'd rather sit at or near the bar. A few (silent) televisions keep sports fans up to date on the game, the in-house stereo doesn't overpower the conversation, and Shay's array of Scotch and Irish whiskeys will politely see that workday out the door. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
http://www.thestatebar.com State Bar doesn't seem to belong in the 21st century at all. The official-looking seals outside may lead you to believe you're walking past some government agency, and upstairs you could be forgiven for expecting to run into Sam Rayburn or even Sam Houston at any moment. The sizable wooden bartop and vintage chairs, tables and leather sofas give the impression of a swanky old hotel lounge - like The Shining's Overlook minus the dance floor. State's spacious but sectioned-off interior offers a host of secluded spots for quiet conversation, and the view from the second-story patio is one of the best downtown panoramas going. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
http://www.sunnysbar.com Sunny's is a slice of Kemah-style island boozing amongst the skyscrapers and big business of Downtown Houston. Owned by a couple whose sole aim was to open a friendly bar free of its surroundings' posh attitudes, this bar is definitely worth looking for street parking in its ticket-happy area. Sunny's is extremely bright on the inside, with a pronounced beach vibe and cute signs and stickers throughout. This is the kind of bar where the drinkers become family over a few visits and look out for one another. The night we came in, there was a casserole in the crock pot near the pool tables. A big draw here are the potent Jell-O shots and alcohol-soaked pineapple wedges, which aren't for lightweights. It's rare to spend just a few minutes at Sunny's, and not unusual to see a crowd staggering out at closing time on a weeknight. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
http://www.friedokra.org/charity-bar.html After almost a year in the making, OKRA Charity Saloon made it's debut in earnest late last year. 100% of the bar’s proceeds go to a local and deserving charity, turning your sinful evenings with the fire water into something great for others. Charity Saloon is open until 2 a.m. seven days a week for all of your drinking and yes, there is a kitchen blasting out bar food. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
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http://www.venuehouston.com Venue's leather couches have the soft, pebbly feel of a brand-new football or basketball, and it's easy to imagine stars from the Rockets or Texans spending the night sipping on drinks here. Upon first entering, it looks like a medium-sized lounge, with the main room bathed in a smooth red-orange glow and the bar patiently at patrons' beck and call. But in the back there's a giant room that could be described as a church of partying, with a large dance floor, high ceilings, and an elevated DJ platform on the back wall resembling a choir loft or pulpit. A long bar stretches down the left wall, with plenty of wells to handle the crowd. The capacity at this downtown club approaches 800, and on prime evenings it's full of revelers. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
http://www.waltersdowntown.com Last February, Pam Robinson began the long trek of moving her club off the Washington strip and into downtown. What could have been the final nail in this beloved alternative venue's coffin has turned out to be the beginning of a new chapter. Over time, this would prove to be a smart move, as the clubs off the Washington strip continue to vacate the premises. Walters Houston, now located next to UH-Downtown, is still home to thrashers, metal-heads, scenesters and an array of subgenres. Among other things, the move has given Walters more space for parking, and the showroom is bigger, too. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
Warren's décor is a slacker posh - chandeliers, oversized mirrors, a catbird-seat gazebo - and the atmosphere is as casual as it gets, with a lively crew of regulars usually gathered around the bar to catch up on downtown gossip. Popular with lawyers and judges from the nearby courthouse, Houston Chronicle and Houston Press journalists unwinding from a long day at the keyboard (guilty) and couples gearing up for or relaxing after a night in the Theater District, Warren's has been honored for everything from its potent martinis (careful) to a jazz-heavy jukebox that suits its surroundings to a T. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
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