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2016 Main St. Houston, TX 77002
713-443-7963
http://www.facebook.com/2016mainstage This ground-level nightclub has anchored the condominium/retail complex at 2016 Main for years, but Mainstage has undergone a major renovation since it was known as Sammy's. The interior cast in a blue light gives 2016 an air of electricity, as house music and DJ nights get people on the dance floor, and most Fridays brings party-rocking cover bands like the Spazmatics. Now open Wednesday through Saturday, Mainstage plans to add Sundays soon. A few small VIP landings offer a semblance of privacy, and the back room (available for reservations) is a cozy little lounge awash in red décor, with its own bar to boot. Parking is still a hassle in the area, but if you don't mind walking a few blocks from your car, you should be aces. More >>
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3939 FM 1960 Road W. Houston, TX 77068
281-893-2860
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12902 Jones Road Houston, TX 77070
713-807-7526
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815 Main St. Houston, TX 77002
N/A
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3110 Mustang Road Alvin, TX 77511
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11449 N. Freeway Houston, TX 77060
281-260-9885
http://www.myspace.com/amazoniaclub Amazonia sits on the corner of a north Houston strip center, where it entertains a host of Spanish-speaking clientele Thursdays through Sundays. Live music or DJs draw in the crowd most nights, but Thursday's soundtrack is the universal language of karaoke. With a lot of reggaeton, other tropical rhythms and hip-hop bouncing through the speakers, Amazonia's dance floor stays almost too crowded. Patrons can find relief at one of the two big bars in the corners, though, or settle in at the tables scattered around the walls. More >>
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22704 Loop 494 Humble, TX 77339
281-359-4451
http://www.amedeos.net This has been one of the better restaurants in the Humble/Kingwood area for more than 20 years. The bar area is a comfortable place to unwind or grab a quick bite, while the expansive dining area is slightly more formal. The menu leans heavily toward Italy, but it also has many Continental influences. The grilled brie appetizer covered with a rosemary-blackberry sauce and the veal Portofino topped with shrimp and scallops are delightful. More >>
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5865 Gessner Houston, TX 77036
713-784-6100
http://www.amnesiadiscotheque.com
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2016 N. Velasco Angleton, TX 77515
979-849-0084
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7326 SW Freeway Houston, TX 77036
713-988-1020
http://www.arenahouston.com
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4527 Lomitas St. Houston, TX 77098
713-523-6373
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5401 Jackson Houston, TX 77004
713-228-2052
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3231 Audley Houston, TX 77098
713-928-5653
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208 Nueces Austin, TX 78701
512-263-4146
http://www.austinmusichall.com
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208 Nueces St. Austin, TX 78701
512-651-5033
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411 Westheimer Houston, TX 77006
832-519-1429
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. More >>
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7710 E. Freeway Houston, TX 77020
281-261-2857
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1103 S. Shepherd Houston, TX 77019
713-521-2239
http://www.backstreetcafe.net An easy tropical patio is Backstreet's chief lure -- that, and the food is better than it has to be. Specials include a meat-loaf tower and pecan-crusted chicken. More >>
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5510 Morningside Houston, TX 77005
713-942-9900
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. More >>
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2201 Preston Houston, TX 77003
713-529-1819
http://www.barnevelder.org
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520 Texas Ave. Houston, TX 77002
713-225-8551
http://www.bayoumusiccenter.com Home for mid-level national touring acts, mostly rock and country artists either on the rise or past their commercial heyday, the Bayou Music Center can accommodate a mosh pit one night and cabaret seating the next. With excellent sound, sight lines and -- most important -- easy-access restrooms, you can fill your bladder on overly priced beer and empty it while missing only a couple of choruses. More >>
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6011 Addicks Satsuma Road Houston, TX 77084
281-855-7771
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2401 Market Street Baytown, TX 77520
281-422-8281
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2200 Texas Ave. Houston, TX 77003
http://www.bbvacompassstadium.com
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3410 FM 2920 Spring, TX 77388
281-288-5971
http://www.myspace.com/springbeachbumsbar Inside this Spring watering hole, an 18-foot waterfall, surfboard-lined walls and plenty of beach-related paraphernalia take customers far from the shopping-center surroundings - all the way to Galveston, or so owner Brian Scott hopes. In only two months, the Houston Fire Department captain's bar has begun to take on its own identity, playing host to a multitude of neighborhood youth looking to drink and dance to something besides country music. DJs and musicians enliven Fridays and Saturdays, and nearly a dozen TVs and a gigantic projector have been installed. Twelve beers are available on tap, but Beach Bums offers almost any kind of beverage you can think of, including flavored vodkas and frozen margaritas. More >>
