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Featured Bars and Clubs


http://www.360sportslounge.com 360 Sports Lounge may look like another faceless sports bar from just driving by. But the inside is filled with marble tables, high-backed chairs, dark lighting, a separate room for pool sharks, a small area with a sectional leather couch to watch things without balls, helmets or nets. Provided you're looking for a relaxed atmosphere away from the two-story sports bars and super-chains down the street, this one will satisfy. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
http://www.addixhouston.com Yet another Washington Avenue bar that has turned over in 2012, Addix was once Kobain, a well-liked haunt on a side street off Waugh, just blocks from the avenue. Where Kobain had a charm to it -- and a great Scotch selection -- Addix seems to not know what it wants to be. Dance club or patio bar? Hopefully it finds out soon. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
http://www.bigstarbar.com Big Star has settled delicately into its surroundings, offering a welcome respite from the faux-Austin digs of Cedar Creek around the corner. The décor is shabby chic, with couches and oddly-shaped loungers throughout, and every now and then you can catch a free indie or blues show inside. The bartenders are old hands at the strong pour, and the music is always on point, be it from the juke or the satellite-radio system. Big Star is a good place to hang out - or hide out - on a weeknight, and an even better spot to host a get-together on the back patio, which just expanded even farther behind the bar. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
http://www.thebluemooselodge.com The Blue Moose Lodge aims for a ski-resort vibe on Washington Avenue, where the attitude is decidedly warmer. Inside, it doesn't feel a few feet away from one of Houston's busiest streets; instead, the long leather couches and cozy corner fireplace might have you dialing up the Ski & Snow Report iPhone app. Blue Moose offers 20 imported beers on tap, plus the usual liquor suspects. Patrons hoping to assemble a group of friends without too much hustle and bustle can reserve the den with a quick phone call. The bar is also starting to book country and roots acts, in a move towards the older spirit of the avenue. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
http://www.boneyardhouston.com As far as bars go, The Boneyard is one for the dogs. No, seriously. This Washington Avenue spot just north of I-10 is believed to be the world's first combination bar and dog park. With 7,000 square feet of fenced-in backyard for the pups, a roomy patio, and interior filled with doggy decor, this drinkery caters both to man and his best friend. No food or liquor is served due to Houston's ordinances concerning four-legged creatures, but Boneyard's beverage selection includes several microbrews, wine and coffee, and you can order bites off the various food trucks that come through. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
http://www.theboomboomroomhouston.com This Heights wine bar has a funky, bold, colorful '60s decor, and serves some of the best bar food around, with live music to boot. Boom Boom Room has an extensive international wine list, offering many by the glass, along with some wonderful beers. At lunch, it's easy to fill up on their panini - there's salami, beef and tuna versions, to name a few - and the cheese plate and mezze platter both go down well with the wines. Try the homemade strawberry shortcake. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
http://www.brixxhouston.com Brixx was once a three-car garage, back when garages and warehouses far outnumbered nightclubs on the street - but it manages to house a DJ booth, dance floor, and several couches around an indoor/outdoor horseshoe-shaped bar. The spacious patio has several tables out front, comfortable booths along the left side, and a large deck behind the building. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
Bubba's remains a refuge and ultimate neighborhood hang for the Rice Military drinking class. Though it may look small from the road, but it's bigger than you think. The spirits and beer selection is likewise small, but adequate for a bar that stays simple and true to its patrons. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
http://www.buffalofredsicehouse.com This family-run north Heights neighborhood bar and biker haunt sits on North Shepherd just inside the Loop, offering cold beers, a smattering of televisions to watch the games, and friendly faces making the pours. Throw in a few pool tables and a nice back patio, and customers can be hard-pressed to leave. When the weather's nice, the garage doors roll up to let the breeze blow through, and Fred's regulars swear by the barbecue that often shows up on the weekends. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
http://cedarcreek.squarespace.com Cedar Creek Cafe is a beer-and-burger joint that calls itself a Hill Country Cafe and wishes it was in Austin. The yearning for the vibe of Texas' hipster capital is overwhelming. Take advantage of the free wi-fi -- when it is free that is -- and soak in the frat element here. The excellent house java is supplied by Katz Coffee Company, and the breakfasts are excellent, even though the restaurant doesn't open until 11 a.m. on most days. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
http://www.christianstailgate.com Over the past few years, Houston has watched as the lower Heights area has expanded with new developments, first telegraphed by Onion Creek and Fitzgerald's renaissance on the corner of Studewood and White Oak. The Christian's Tailgate folks were watching, and have opened their third location just a few doors down from Fitz and Jimmy's Ice House to get in on the action. This new Tailgate is built for Texas weather, with an outdoor bar ventilated by a few open garage doors, and a back bar for those less inclined to sweat while they drink. As with the Midtown Tailgate, the burgers are the stars, and the Playboy-lauded victuals are in full effect here. Parking problems have been alleviated by an open lot across the street from the bar, so this location is a perfect spot to pre-game before taking in a concert down the way. 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.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 >>
http://www.ei8hthouston.com This urban lounge provides a perfect vibe for its Washington Avenue patrons, with more than enough room for everyone to party. Ei8ht is huge, and on capacity nights you can find people dancing downstairs, upstairs and at one of the several bars present throughout the club. Try one of Ei8ht's sizable outdoor party areas. The rooftop deck for a bit of seclusion, and the expansive front patio for a welcome breath of fresh air. For you to smoke on. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
http://www.facebook.com/elgranmalo You might think El Gran Malo is just a bar, but you'd be wrong. This Timbergrove Tex-Mex spot elevates both tequila and tacos to a fine art, with house infusions like golden beet or pecan-and-cayenne-pepper tequilas that make a mean margarita if you're adventurous. Standards like tamales, tacos and even tortas are all given modern twists, and you can slap a fried egg on top of your torta or get those tacos with Mexican Coca-Cola-marinated pork belly tucked inside. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
http://www.fitzlivemusic.com Arguably Houston's answer to NYC dive CBGB's since 1977, Heights staple Fitzgerald's can't help but ooze local music history. The historic two-story venue boasts four bars, a killer Wednesday open mic night, and music most every night of the week on the larger upstairs and the smaller more intimate downstairs stages. The neighborhood surrounding it is growing, so parking is always at a premium on the weekends. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
http://www.foxandhound.com The sprawling Fox & Hound's casino-like carpet, wood-panel walls and reasonable drink prices give far west Houstonians an upscale experience without the corresponding price tag. Sports lovers will flock to the pool tables in the front room and flat-screen TVs on every wall, while those just looking to eat and/or drink can choose from a plethora of European beer selections and Old World menu offerings. Extended hours make Fox & Hound both a workday escape or late-night spot, with a large patio good for business meetings or just relaxing with friends. The bar is especially popular on weekends and during major sporting events, hosting large and boisterous crowds. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
https://www.facebook.com/FoxHollow The cozy yet stylish Fox Hollow is almost completely hidden from the nearby Washington Avenue hubbub, and feels like it. Decorated in English pub style with a modern twist, the bar features antique picture frames and red oval lampshades, with an open-floor layout ideal for larger crowds. For smaller parties, the tables and couches in various nooks offer a more intimate setting to enjoy the bar's already-popular happy hour. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
