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    Crocker Bar

    3.4 (55 reviews)
    InexpensiveGay Bars
    Open 12:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Karaoke
    Divey
    Casual

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    Bruising from bouncer grabbing my arm and yanking me back from the bar, trying to pay for parking.

    Assaulted by bouncer when trying to pay for parking. This happened Saturday night 5/7/22, into 5/8/22, the bouncer asked me to pay for parking for my sister to be allowed back in. As I was walking back into the bar, the man came from behind me, yanked me by my left arm, and pushed me out. When I called the bar to let them know the man grabbed me, they said I was lying, that they had looked at the footage and would not help any further. I have been to this bar many times, each time it gets increasingly worse, and the crowd gets more and more sparse. I will never go to Crocker again. For your safety, and those around you, DO NOT GO HERE. The bouncer is about 5'6", maybe 165, gaunt with gaps in his teeth, and a bald head. Absolutely terrifying and angry man, should not be allowed to touch young women.

    Lee A. S.

    This bar has really good drink prices. The bartenders are typically friendly and the atmosphere is nice as well. This is a nice place to go with friends for a casual drink or two. Sundays is a good time to go for Sunday Funday.

    It's a Crocker Bar Christmas!!!

    Love this place!!! Great everything from prices, to parking, to staff, or even a cheap well drink! (Especially on a SUNDAY!!!)

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    Deana R.

    Saying this is basically the "gay Cheers!" would sum it up. This is a fun little Montrose bar. The crowd is mostly attractive, 20s and 30 something men with some women thrown in here and there. The patrons are very friendly and fun to be around. Bartenders have a heavy pour and the friendly owner Grey keeps the prices super cheap. There is never a cover charge. This bar also offers some fun Karaoke on Thursday and Sunday nights with different hosts to spice it up. Patrons bring in food on Sundays on occassion and the bar hosts benefits and Art Shows frequently. Darts - Pool - Bar Arcade - Digital Jukebox Check it out.

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    Stiff drinks for $3.75. Can't beat that. Music could be a little better at times but this place will always show you a good time.

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    10 years ago

    Horrible. They put cheap vodka in their Grey Goose bottles. I know the taste of Grey Goose and this wasnt it. It tastes more like Taka.

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    Unless you are with someone that knows the bartender, don't expect to be waited on quickly. Let the bartender have his drink first.

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    South Beach Houston

    South Beach Houston

    3.7
    (114 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    I have not been to the club scene for a long while until recently. I only came here because my…read moreout-of-town friend visiting. I couldn't believe that was my first time step into South Beach Club (SoBe) since I moved to Houston almost 2 decades ago. Every time I came to SoBe, I got turned away by the long line wrapped around the parking lot before midnight. That's when I normally get off work. But this time, we stopped by on Saturdays. We came super early, like 9:30 pm. Yeah. We got our free pass. Normally, it's $10 cover charge, which isn't bad because there is a huge dance floor with high tech lighting system and sounds system. It was totally worth every penny. Because we love to dance. We adore the music to our liking, more like in the 90's oldies. Yeah, we are older than most people on the dance floor. Thank goodness they didn't kick us out. I remember one night there was a huge group of young Asian guys came in around 10 pm. There were also many birthday celebrations around the seating area. Boy, I would love to sit on a cozy chair after dancing my ass off. Looks like they have some kind of VIP access. There were also girls and straight couples on the dance floor and around the lounge area. Oh, there is a cool patio on the side. Restroom was clean. Looks like there was some kind of upgrades at the club. Yeah. I would definitely return.

    Always great staff and fun times. A true open and accepting environment. I recommend getting on the…read morespeakers and dancing the night away.

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    Guest DJ Nina Flowers on the Easter Saturday night ($20 cover charge)
    Guest DJ Nina Flowers on the Easter Saturday night ($20 cover charge)
    Futuristic bar as we walked in
    Futuristic bar as we walked in
    Dance floor at 9:30 pm

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    Dance floor at 9:30 pm
    Varsity

    Varsity

    1.9
    (7 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    This updated review is about Varsity's dance floor upstairs. I went there the day after Halloween…read moreand it didn't open until 10:30. Once it opened up, the paint smell punched in my nose. Masking tape was still on the staircase. My biggest complaint with the old Eagle was the creaky floor. Varsity fixed it by laying industrial floating tiles. It's not for dancing. The acoustic quality was terrible. It sounded like a dance party at high school gymnasium. They put a scoreboard on the big wall where it used to be a painting with the former bar. Upstair bar is usually packed. Clientele was mostly younger crowd. They sang songs with the music it was playing while dancing. Varsity installed several TV monitors on every single wall. Not sure what they trying to create. Extremely gaudy. That's not what a video dance bar should look like. Ugh. Not sure if I want to come back. The downstairs bar and dance floor were so empty. I went there on a Friday night. They turned off all TV's around 12:30 am. I was watching a cricket game while dancing. WTF!! I don't have a good taste after that.

    Tall bartender with a beard made me 2 Mexican candies one had a bug in it so I asked if I could get…read moreanother one, he simply took out the bug and said I would still drink it I'm not pouring another one. My friends were behind me in line, instead of repouring an 8$ drink he lost about 50$ in sales behind me. We won't be back.

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    Varsity Bar HTX on the window at the patio
    Varsity Bar HTX on the window at the patio
    Score board for?
    Score board for?
    Halloween

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    Play Nightlife

    Play Nightlife

    4.0
    (2 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Get ready, set and play! Then, pause…read more I recently discovered a dance bar after the closure of my beloved Eagle Houston bar. This Play Nightlife bar is located at the former Hamburger Mary's and Buddy's aka Kiki's on Grant Street of the Montrose Gayborhood. The entire complex has Hollywood neon sign on it. The left side is called Club Pause. The right side is called Play Nightlife. Together they are called Pause/Play (like on the music machine). On the weekends, Club Pause opens at noon and music starts at 10 pm. There are other activities like karaoke nights on Wednesdays and Thirsty Thursday etc. I'm usually here on Friday and Saturday nights after 11 pm. Saturdays seem to have a bigger crowd. Club Pause has bounce music by DJ Jimmy D on Saturdays and Sundays. It's a place to hang out and dance. I like to dance at Play Nightlife because the deejays are from the former Eagle Houston. CJ Fader was the resident deejay upstairs and DJ Jimmy Skinner was the resident deejay downstairs. Music is more danceable than South Beach Houston. There are not many parking spots up front. People usually park elsewhere and bar hop to Play from neighboring bars. There are 2 taco trucks in the parking lot. My favorite food truck Pixi Dust Houston is previously called Eagle Eats. That explains why I come to Play Nightlife more often than any other gay bars in the Houston's Gayborhood.

    love drag events here, pretty chill environment. wish there were more nonalcoholic drink options…read moreand bathrooms were cleaner

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    Wall at Pause
    Wall at Pause
    New kind of dance bar on Friday night
    New kind of dance bar on Friday night
    Seating area

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    Seating area
    Postino Montrose

    Postino Montrose

    4.6
    (608 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$
    Happy hour specials
    Catering service

    Postino's is amazing all-around, from service to vibes to food. The lighting and ambiance is really…read morenice, especially to chat and catch up with someone! The service is very warm and friendly, and the servers are incredibly attentive and happy to recommend different menu items. I went with some friends on a Friday afternoon and there was ample parking, quick seating and service. We got a bruschetta board, and I loved having the option to choose 4 from a wide assortment, from sweet to savory. The smoked salmon and bacon, tomato, burrata bruschetta were great, and the prosciutto ricotta fig was my favorite by far. All of them were on a delicious piece of toasted bread, and I thought it was a great deal. They are great to share as they are cut into 4 pieces. The interior was dimly lit, but warm, and the bathroom was clean and well-kept. The seating was comfortable and there was a variety of options from bar to booth. Overall, I would highly recommend coming!

    Service was helpful and friendly and answered all our questions and made some great suggestions…read more Our server did come back to check on us and gave us refills. Start with the Crispy Cauliflower, it was cooked just right the was very tasty. The romeseco sauce was tangy and the raisins were sweet added a nice complement of texture. For the entree. I choose "Select Two" with a Half Panini and salad; the Italian Beef dip Panini (no cheese on focaccia bread), the Green Garden Chicken Chop (no cheese). The Italian Beef Dip Panini was tasty... the dip was a bit too salty. You get a choice of bread, I selected the focaccia based on recommendation... such a good choice. The Green Garden Chicken Chop is a hardy salad and definitely a garden party, each bite gave a different texture and taste, I really like this one. This can be a place for family, friends or a date.

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    Postino Montrose
    Postino Montrose
    Postino Montrose

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    Social Beer Garden HTX

    Social Beer Garden HTX

    4.5
    (328 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Sports on TV

    Gus was Lovey!!! Thanks for the key lime pie sours are my favorite!! great vibes and tunes, pool…read moretables are great

    We stopped by Social Beer Garden HTX for St. Patrick's Day and had a really good time. We went in…read morethe early afternoon, and the atmosphere was already lively without being overly crowded, which made it easy to relax and enjoy everything. The ambiance was great for the holiday they had themed drinks and specials going on, which added a fun touch and made it feel festive without being chaotic. Definitely a solid spot if you're looking for somewhere social but still comfortable. The drinks were good, and overall the vibe was on point. It felt like a place you could hang out for a while, whether you're there to celebrate something or just have a few drinks with friends. One thing to note is they don't serve food, I did hear they rotate food trucks at times, but none were there when we went which was a bit of a downside, but they did allow us to bring in outside food, which honestly made up for it and gave us more options. Parking wasn't too bad when we went, and since it wasn't super packed, everything felt smooth and easy. Overall, great vibes, good drinks, and a fun place. Definitely a spot I'd come back to for a casual hangout or social night out.

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    Social Beer Garden HTX
    Social Beer Garden HTX
    Enjoy craft cocktails outside in out garden all while watching your favorite sports on the largest screen in Midtown!

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    Enjoy craft cocktails outside in out garden all while watching your favorite sports on the largest screen in Midtown!

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