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http://www.griffshouston.net Griff's, a very neighborhood-oriented sports bar, serves standard, artery-clogging bar food all day up until closing time. The interior is comfortable and worn - read: this falls on the dive side of the dive-fancy spectrum, in a good way - and the patio is spacious. Friday and Saturday nights bring dollar Lone Stars and a DJ-fueled party atmosphere, but most other times you can enjoy a reasonably peaceful bite in a 45-year-old bar. Tuesday is steak night and Wednesday brings pork chops, both for around ten bucks. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
http://www.theharphouston.com Eclectic seating arrangements are the order of the day at this Irish pub on lower Richmond. The Harp feels more like a living room or a backyard lounge than a bar, which on some nights is the only cure for your ills. You can take your pick from stools at the bar, couches in the nooks and crannies, or tables both inside and out. Beware of errant darts on Wednesdays, when citywide competitions can get fierce. Blame the strong pours when you show up to work with a (new) dart wound. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
http://www.facebook.com/HayMerchant The Hay Merchant is much more than just a beer bar, despite its pedigree under owner and beer guru Kevin Floyd. Its equally talented chef, Antoine Ware, makes sure of that and turns out everything from high-end bar snacks like crispy pig ears and fries covered with Akaushi chili and Redneck cheddar to full-on entrées like lamb sweetbread po-boys and a "big-ass bowl of gumbo." Unlike its sister bar, Anvil, there is ample room inside and no liquor to be found. After all, this is a beer lover's bar, first and foremost. The list of beers in this uniquely Montrose haunt is enough to make even the most stern devotee of Bud Light convert the craft side. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
http://www.jacksonsbarhouston.com With Ruthie's and the Harp down the street, and Grand Prize just around the corner, Jackson's is in prime Montrose drinking company. The front patio is spacious and dotted with picnic tables, and the pours are strong as the bartenders are friendly. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
http://www.jrsbarandgrill.com Pounding techno and male go-go dancers collide with a Texas-saloon atmosphere at JR's Bar & Grill. The longtime Montrose establishment is famous for its weekly amateur strip contests, drag shows and karaoke nights -- and offers pool tables, video games, multiple TV screens and a patio out back when the stage is dark. The light of pocketbook will no doubt give thanks for the $1 vodka well drinks on Mondays, along with JR's other daily "recession-buster" specials and occasional catered buffets. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
http://www.khonsbar.com Khon's isn't exactly in a neighborhood - in fact, it's the heart of a Midtown strip center several streets away from any houses - but it has a neighborhood feel. It's a haven for creatives looking for a bit of refreshment, be that beer and wine or coffee and tea, open seven days a week, every day of the year. The cooler is stocked with loads of icy brews from around the Gulf Coast, including some hard-to-find Louisiana beers, and the extensive sake menu has a selection of tasting flights. Owner Khon Lu supports the local arts community by featuring both visual art on the walls and live music in the bar. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
http://www.littlewoodrows.com On the corner of Brazos and Hadley in Midtown, this never-ending outdoor patio of a bar has been there for 11 years. Little Woodrows in Midtown has something to offer its patrons every day of the week. Besides $2.75 Texas beers all day Monday, $4.25 25-ounce domestics Tuesdays and $3 frozen mimosas Saturdays and Sundays until 7 p.m., Little Woodrow's hosts turtle racing on Thursdays, which is also Ladies Night. That's right, turtle racing. Little Woodrow's eight small snapper turtles have become mascots for the bar, but if they don't keep you entertained, then darts, bean-bag toss, shuffleboard and frequent cookoffs might do the trick. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
Lola's has existed as an end-all stopping point for an untold number of hard working, life-living folks for years upon years, and alternately a slippery end to any bender of an evening. It functions properly as the counterpoint to the high-end, high-dollar nightclubs that dot the neighborhood it's in. Lola's Depot: Cheap drinks, rich experiences. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
http://www.myspace.com/meteorhouston Located in the Fairview area of Montrose, Meteor Urban Video Lounge literally has a split personality. On one side, the circle bar is relatively low-key and perfect for conversation, while on the other side male go-go-dancers known as "Meteor Boys" perform on four separate stages surrounded by comfy sofas. Friday and Saturday feature "Meteor Showers" - as in those Meteor Boys showering onstage. This is also a popular stop for bachelorette parties, since the dancing gets pretty raunchy. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
Michael's Outpost on lower Richmond is a neighborhood gay bar by day and piano bar by night. It's on the small side, but the clientele and staff are friendly to those who don't run afoul of the bar's zero-tolerance policy for nonsense. The drinks are affordable too, with $2.75 wells and domestic longnecks until 8 p.m. every day. Dartboards, two pool tables and a jukebox are available, and card games are popular at the large round tables in the back. Those in search of mere conversation will find bartenders and regulars more than happy to talk about anything and everything. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Midtown-Drinkery-Bar-Grill There was a time when all the drinkers in town were leaving Midtown for the well-dressed expanse of Washington Avenue, but this new addition to the Drinkery family (there's also one on Washington) proves that Midtown needed a little color in its nightlife. Housed in the old Cheerz Shot Bar locale, the Midtown Drinkery doesn't deviate from the mold of its Washington elder, but there's also action going on upstairs on the second story inherited from the old tenants. The Washington crowd is slowly trickling back to Midtown for the Thursday-through-Sunday exploits, and this tavern off Bagby is welcoming one and all with open arms. Nights can be very loud and packed, so be sure to stake your spot at a table or on the patio on the weekends. Make an evening of it by hitting up Houston's newest Tex-Mex darling, El Xuco Xicana, located just around the corner. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
http://www.myspace.com/montroseminingcompany Cheap, strong drinks, friendly service and muscular male dancers working hard for the money are just a few of Montrose Mining Company's perks. Long a favorite of Pacific Street's "Leather and Levis" crowd, the Mining Company is a sight to behold. The wood floors and barrels give the nondescript building's interior a modern-country feel and amiable vibe, and the spacious outdoor patio provides all the fresh air you can breathe when this mine's quarters start getting a little too close. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
Quite a change of pace from its more quaint neighbor Rudyard's, The Next Door offers a darker edge to the neighborhood. Next Door's smallish front patio is always smoky and dark, and the main room is red-lit and there's no need to dodge errant darts. You don't need to be a punk or metal lifer to enjoy Next Door Bar, but it would be a lot cooler if you were. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
http://www.myspace.com/poisongirlbar A sign behind the bar commands patrons to "Drink Like An Adult," just above a list of their selection of American-bred whiskeys. In a neighborhood full of younger bars catering to trendier crowds, Poison Girl stands out for its maturity. It's the bar for when you grow out of dance nights and just want to drink something strong to unwind from working for the Man. Before the smoking ban passed, this place was a Marlboro-sponsored sauna. But PG expanded its back patio to accommodate the smokers and give the less-heartier lungs a break. On weekends, it is hard to find a place to sit, inside or on the patio. So come early to stake out a spot at one of the chalkboard tables, complete with a stick of chalk to do your filthy doodles. The row of pinball machines on the back wall is sure to pique your interest by beer three. We highly recommend the Family Guy game. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
http://www.facebook.com/proofhouston It seems like every few years another owner tries their luck with the spot above Reef on Travis. Varieties of clubs have inhabited the rooftop space, and Proof is now the newest. Truth be told, it's a pretty spot and the nearby skyline is legit, but getting a steady crowd in every weekend is the hard part. Here is hoping the newest Midtown influx will help Proof's chances. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
http://www.pubfiction.com Pub Fiction is the quintessential Midtown bar, catering to the well-scrubbed folks who come out to play after dark, while also helping out the drinking class with killer happy-hour prices and daily specials. Homebodies and fanatics will appreciate the abundant, strategically placed TVs tuned to sporting events all year long, with plenty of seating throughout (including a few plush couches for the birthday girls). The bar's red corner stage hosts live music, mostly DJs and pop cover bands, on the weekends, and the huge front patio facing Smith Street is perfect for people-watching and hollering at the crowds crawling to and fro all night. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
http://www.royaloakhouston.com Royal Oak Bar & Grill is located just yards away from Boondocks and shares the same ownership, but is considerably quieter without being a snooze. The décor displays an attention to detail rarely seen in Montrose, as the wood flooring, leather seating, upstairs lounge, televisions, indie-rock soundtrack, Prohibition-era portraits on the walls and chandeliers made from deer antlers all create a unique neighborhood experience. Food here includes humongous personal pizzas, shrimp and grits, and a heap of truffle fries that eats like a meal. Be sure to check out the front patio, which faces Westheimer for optimum people-watching; sitting outside here is cheaper than a movie ticket and just as entertaining. The Wednesday happy hour is whiskey-centric and well worth a stop. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
http://www.rudyardspub.com Where else in Houston could you see Valient Thorr, eat a near-orgasmic cheeseburger (seriously, it's kinda sexy), watch the Rockets on the tube and play a game of drunkenly dangerous darts all in the same night? Rudyard's, that's where! Located just off Waugh in the Montrose and amidst town homes and sketchy backstreets, its charm isn't manufactured or pre-packaged like all the other corporate "pubs" in town. Rudz is a product of its environment through and through, populated by our city's own indie musicians and artists. The beer menu is lively and always changing, so be sure to stop by frequently to taste some of the state's best micro-brews. Also, the bathroom wall graffiti is the best in town. The above-average bar food is popular. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
http://www.saintdanes.com Formerly the home of Late Nite Pie, Saint Dane's still opens and closes by means of the original garage doors. Since one of SD's owners has a Saint Bernard and the other has a Great Dane, their idea was to make SD a dog-friendly neighborhood pub with a full menu of low-priced food. The scenery is pretty spectacular too; looking north there's a great view of the downtown skyline. Tuesday night's are hopping evening here, with $1 tacos and of course, pups galore. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
http://www.shotbarhouston.com Eerily reminiscent of those classic college-town mainstays and a popular transition spot for Midtown nightcrawlers, Shot Bar is right at home in the neighborhood's collection of bars and lounges. Liquors pour forth in all sorts of colors and flavors, as the packed crowd places repeat orders for small doses of booze. Every Thursday through Saturday, a DJ blasts away hot pop and rap tracks as the full house gets down and dirty. Many a ladies-night party has been spotted slamming back water moccasins or letting fate dictate their selections via the giant shot wheel. You can't miss the wall of shot glasses as you come down the stairs, either - bring your own and the bar will fill it for free before adding it to the collection. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
http://www.southbeachthenightclub.com Its location in the heart of the Pacific Street district is appropriate, as South Beach has become the premier dance club for the gay crowd. It's also the most modern, if not for the stone built into the walls you might think you were dancing in a spaceship. The main room boasts a massive circular dance floor surrounded by two bars and several dancing levels. The much smaller entryway room has its own bar and a quieter feel for those who want to avoid the party inside. South Beach offers great music and strong drinks and is very proud of both. There are always special events, like record release parties and more naughty affairs going on weekly, so be sure to check their Facebook site for the latest news. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
http://www.spotlightmidtown.com Spotlight Karaoke's Midtown location is a hot bed of embarrassment most nights, as guys and girls take to the bar's tiny stage to warble their best versions of hits by Madonna and Journey. This is a streamlined karaoke bar, with an emphasis on a fun party atmosphere. The main room is built just right to gander at the stage, and a full-length bar keeps the evening lubricated. You can rent a private room for your karaoke party if you can't bear to sing in front of strangers. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
http://www.tcshowbar.com TC's Show Bar is intended for transvestites and their admirers, but all are welcome. Since summer 1999, the nearly hidden bar off Fairview has staged free drag shows at 11 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, plus 8 p.m. Wednesday "matinees." It's a bit dark inside, but the friendly waitstaff, abundant seating and well-lit pool/pinball area keep patrons comfortable. If drag's not your bag, TC's is also stocked with seven flatscreen TVs, a bartop gaming system and an overly diverse jukebox. Sunday is hot dog night. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
http://www.wonderbarhouston.com Utilizing a bit of trickery to entertain customers, the bar's zany side draws in Midtown drinkers like bees to honey. The signature "Tube Tinis" - which come in 11 varieties, including Strawberry Basil and Pineapple Chipotle - whiz throughout the bar via vacuum tubes like bank deposits, in sealed doses that are assembled by bartenders on the receiving end. Quirky booths lined with TV screens show the bar's Twitter feed as well as live streaming footage from a nearby camera concealed behind a leaf that keeps Michelangelo's David rather modest. Read more about this Houston bar or club >>
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