The Davenport has been on my list for a while. I've visited the Clear Lake location, but not this…read morelocation in Upper Kirby. I stopped by on a Sunday around 6 p.m. While I Uber'd, I know that you can find free street parking in the area despite it often being busy. Ambiance (3.5/5): The Davenport was packed even on a Sunday evening. To the point where no seats were available. Luckily for me, about 10 minutes in, the lady next to me left so I was able to snag a seat at the bar. There are also high tops and a small patio out front. The Davenport is a pretty chill establishment, but one with a loyal following. Service (4/5): A full bar usually means service issues. There was a component of that here. It took a little while to order my drink and later to get the bartender's attention to close my tab. Given how popular The Davenport is, your experience will likely be the same. Luckily, they make up for it by going above and beyond with their cocktails. I'll get to that in a second. Food (N/A): I was on a liquid diet, and to be honest, while I'm not 100%, I don't think they have food. There was a guy walking around selling boudin though right when I was about to leave. Drinks (4.5/5): The Davenport is known for their martinis so that's what I recommend going with. It's a The Cheesecake Factory-type menu with 40 or so martinis to choose from. Paradox of choice situation. I ended up going with the gummy bear which was a solid cocktail, although a bit too sweet for my taste. Here's what makes Davenport next level... their martinis pack a punch. I always appreciate a stiff drink. And on top of that, they often give you more than your cocktail in a martini glass. There's usually quite a bit leftover so they'll pour that in another glass for you. Basically a drink and a half for the price of one! Given the strength of the cocktails and the quantity, it's definitely a good deal. The Davenport has been around for a while and has become a well-known spot. I'm glad I finally got to cross it off the list. After you down a martini or two, there's an Irish pub right next door and Trill Burger right across the street.

Came right after they opened on a Sunday afternoon and the bartender was very welcoming.. It was my…read morefirst time here, and the menu is pretty extensive. We came specifically for the chocolate martinis and I tried out an expresso one as well.. It was dangerously good. The bartender warned us ahead of time as they pour double here and yea.. he wasn't kidding. It was filled all the way to the brim.. you're getting your money's worth on a delicious martini. Vibe was a good entire time as they started playing some R&B/hiphop... the crowd slowly trickled in. By the time we left it was almost packed! We had a really nice little table near the front so got to see alot of regulars come in. The bartender even gave us a round of shots on the house for being our first time. (It was like a double green tea shot lol) Great experience overall and definitely be coming back if I'm in this area.. Parking can be tight but there's spots around in some of the nearby shopping centers. I hear it can definitely get busy in the evenings, so glad to have gotten to try out this spot! Review #300 THIS IS SPARTA... Tonight, we dine on Yelp!

I just moved here from Orlando FL. This place is very nice and inviting My friend is a member It's…read morea 30 plus private small venue the food was great! The waiters were extremely attentive! I am looking forward to becoming a regular. The outside doesn't give you a clue on the strong cozy blues and latin vibe inside. Mr. Torres-

Came here for happy hour they have pretty good specials. It changes and you can usually find it…read morefrom IG. The servers and bartenders are all pretty nice. It's a parking lot and also street metered parking. (Note to pay until midnight no matter what, you will definitely get a ticket) The rooftop vibe is nice. And the food is pretty decent.

Such a vibe! This spot has two levels, and each one brings something different. Downstairs feels…read moremore grown and sexier, with lots of cool wall art from various artists and big comfy booths that really set the mood. Upstairs has a more casual feel, and the rooftop seating was a whole mood with that nice little breeze. The DJ was on point and kept the energy going the whole time. The food was good, the drinks were tasty and overall, it was a really fun spot to hang out!

Great drinks & great space, love the music & the interior decor is so classy and intimate yet very…read morespacious. Whether crowded or not this spot is a vibe. I ordered their tart cherry old fashioned & it was a solid choice, I'd recommend! Been here twice & I'd be back again, great spot for a good night out.

Giving this a 4 just to be fair. This is a speakeasy. When you walk in it appears to be a bakery…read moreand they sell some tubed drinks. When we entered no one said hi or anything so we just kept it moving past that part. When you go to the back its cute and the have a huge outside patio where all the tables were reserved. We sat for a while and the crowd kept getting younger and younger so we left. They also should invest in new patio furniture.

The aesthetic was cute & even though it was off the corner it still gave lowkey vibes when I went…read more. it wasn't a large crowd but I preferred it that night so it was perfect for me. But I can't tell you the age range of the types of ppl that come because of so. I'd come back again though. Jeff made great drinks s/o twin

Came here for some drinks with the girls before a night out! They had great reviews online for…read moredrinking, but what I didn't remember reading about is the food truck that outsides that smelled soooo good! Had I not already eatin, ya girl would've got a plate! lol Walked in and went straight to the bar to sit, the layout is like a lounge bar, with some hanging swings and some couches throughout. They have hookahs as well, as I know that's what everyone loves! The drinks were great also, I wasn't sure what I wanted but I knew I wanted a martini and the bartender made up something yummy that hit the spot just right! The only reason I give 4 stores instead of five is when the music turned on, it was so loud, I couldn't hear my friends talking anymore. The music was great music for sure, 90s and early 2000s which I can jam to all day!

Second stop: Dreams Bar & Lounge, where we slid straight to the back like we owned the place and…read moreimmediately got into 8-Ball and dominoes. The music? Passed the vibe check with extra credit--real "let me take my jacket off and stay a minute" energy. Now, let me keep it real: that pool table is way too close to the hookah station. Every shot felt like we were trying not to bump somebody's mint-flavored clouds. Cute for ambiance, questionable for geometry. We ordered food--solid but not life-changing. The garlic parmesan wings were tasty, just... petite. Like they came from chickens still paying rent at home. The tenders were good, but the fries? Whew. Somebody went seasoning-happy in the kitchen. All that flavor dust and still no flavor. A mystery. But look--Sunday night? I'm absolutely going back. The place was a whole mood, a whole energy, and a whole "I could've stayed just a little longer" kind of stop.

It seems unfair for me to write a review since I spent less than 10 minutes here. The street…read moreparking was a nice relief, but the smoking inside was so overwhelming that me and my friend left go to another nearby establishment that had more patio space. It was extremely crowded inside and out. The crowd appeared to be 40+ and most patrons were watching the game. The DJ on the deck was lively and the food trucks seemed to be cooking up something lovely! It was a fish smell covering the parking lot.

This... this place is so unique on soooo many levels. Where do I even start... When you first…read moreenter, there's a lot of antique stuff, animals, and mannequins. And randomly that's a chess table haha. In the back, there is a small bar that has cocktails, some with Asian inspiration. There's a staircase nearby that takes you upstairs. Every time I went, the door was closed, and there is a second bar that overlooks the first floor kind of like a speakeasy. But the journey continues of a spiral staircase next to this second floor bar! You take that, and you end up in a small outdoor area -- it's surrounded by buildings, so it's not quite a rooftop vibe. Seating is very limited and a lot of people smoke out there. But you can go inside on this third floor, and there is even more vintage stuff, and another bar behind a window. There are a bunch of rooms with different vintage stuff that kind of reminds me of this bar in DC I used to love. But what really kept me coming back was the sound dome. No matter where you stood in there, other people could hear you because of how the sound carries. There were some stimulating visuals on the ceiling, and you can Bluetooth to the rather epic stereo sound system. The comfy stools and the bean bag couches make it the perfect spot for an impromptu listening party. What other places have things like this?! Out of all the places I went to in houston, I found myself coming here the most. The Sunday night karaoke was a bonus too :).

Unconventional in every way, Nutsouh has been one of my favorite venues in the city. Founded 30…read moreyears ago by local artists Jim Pirtle and Missy Bosch, it got its start as a coffee shop before becoming a site for art installations and live entertainment. The name is simply "Houston" spelled backwards. The decor is quirky, eclectic and goes hard on the taxidermy. There are all kinds of animals from land-based to sea creations in all kinds of positions, along with very unique art and ambiance to explore. The multi-room layout makes the place a fun spot to explore and check out the different levels. The darkly lit ambiance makes it a bit hard for photographs, but it is no less a dizzying and fascinating space. My favorite part of the entire place is on third floor, where there is a sound dome that doubles as a visualizer, a communal space, and a trippy acoustics wonderland where music can be played via bluetooth and tourists and locals would enjoy it. The sound system is excellent and a perfect place to chill out. There's more than just sensory overload, the drinks also deserve a bit of mention. The jalapeño palomas and hibiscus mules are fun, despite feeling a tinge overpriced. Bartenders are nice people, and service as a whole is a thumbs up. The parking situation will be challenging, since this is Downtown proper. Street parking is available just down the block, and if one can avoid the crowded weekends, the weeknights are an ideal time to visit. It's hard not to be impressed with the distinctiveness of the place, which is truly one of the city's great local favorites.

The food is impeccable! Chef is always attentive to details on orders no matter how intricate. If…read moreyour having brunch or looking for a nice night out this is the place to go.

The worst place I've been to ever. It had a weird smell in the place and the couches are in poor…read morecondition. But they want to charge $40 to park. We saw multiple groups of people walk in, seat then leave like minutes later. They brung us a mimosa tower with ice in it (we didn't ask for ice) which would have resulted in watered down mimosas. The pineapple juice in the mimosas didn't taste right so we switched flavors and it still wasn't good. We had a 12:30 reservation and we were on time, we didn't get our food until almost 2(we ordered 4 plates of chicken and waffles, that's it). When the food came the chicken was well over cooked and tasted like they cooked it in old grease. The fruit wasn't fresh that they put on the waffles. We attempted to speak to the manager but she initially refused to come to our table in this empty "restaurant/lounge" . Literally no one in any of the other booths and finally the manager came over. We explained to the manager our concerns and she got loud and was rude. We were speaking to her in calm tones but were told we either pay for the food or leave. We opted to leave and only paid for the mimosa tower. Wouldn't recommend this place to anyone.