Normally I do not write reviews, but I use Yelp a lot to decide if I go to a place or not. I felt inclined to write this review because of the awful experience that I had here. I have never had an experience like that before and have never felt so unwanted when I have been trying to spend money at an establishment. It really is too bad because I LOVE karaoke and really had high hopes for this place. I will never go back. My coworker and I had a joint birthday party last weekend and we decided to go to Glitter because one of our other coworkers had gone before and liked it. Our party was split in two because I was ready to get my sing on, and the other birthday girl and her friends wanted to hang out at pub fiction for a little bit. So, my 3 friends and I walked into in the empty bar, with all these tables are reserved. I walk up to one bartender and ask her if all the tables are really reserved. She was like "yeah, we only have these open seats at the bar, and this table (motioning to the back) which already had people on it. Mind you, there are five people in the club besides people who work there, and it is 11:30pm. So I ask her politely, "When are you going to release these seats because there is no one here." She said again, "Well these are all reserved. I guess you can speak to my manager, but they're for people when the come later." I told her that I have a party that's going to be coming soon, and there are 14 of us. She just kinda looked at me. Then she asked me if I want something to drink. I just said come back to me later because I already offended by her rudeness. The rest of our party gets there, and I tell them that the seats are reserved. Some of them laugh because of the lack of people in Glitter and sit down at a table anyway. One of the guys in my party was really nice and convinced them to give us a table. As the night goes on, we notice that none of the songs our table requested are getting picked. It seems as though, not only does the DJ pick songs that only he like, but he is intentionally skipping our table. There were three tables of people in there and one dude standing at the bar, and they kept calling people up at the other two tables; and the dude at the bar sang like every other song. We begin to wonder why we aren't getting called. My party is filling up 2/3rds of your place, and you aren't going to play our songs? The other birthday girl went up and inquired about our songs, and he responds, "I'm picking by table. Is that so hard to understand?" The drinks are way over priced. My friend paid $35 for three shots and a crown on ice. Some other people at our table were suspicious about them charging us more than the other patrons in Glitter. Also, they took away my drink before I was done with it, and when I have my friend goes to ask about it, the bartender informs him that's the second time that he has heard that from our table, like he's making it up to get a free drink. To top it all off, no one else came in that night. read more

Rude as hell. Never coming back. Gave them my paper w the song I wanted to sing and he just threw it away.

Awesome atmosphere and great sound system. They have a good variety of drinks and the bartender was able to recommend good drinks. Will definitely return. read more

I have one of those raspy voices that only sounds good over the phone and should never, ever be heard singing. I promised my friend I would go to his birthday party here and also promised him I wouldn't assault anyone's ears. Unfortunately for everyone involved I rarely handed over the microphone. We had one of the party rooms. It was super small but I think that added to the fun of the whole evening. I know I wouldn't have sang a thing on stage. The private rooms have a minimum spending limit and be aware they only fit around 10--- if you get the small room. They have TV screens on two of the walls and are set up with your own personal computer so you can pick and choose whatever you want throughout the night. The waitress assigned to our room was attentive and nice. I can't comment on much of the bar scene because we stayed wrapped in our personal karaoke cocoon. What I do know from walking through the main room is that everyone looked really serious and slightly somber about karaoke. It was a total blast and contributed to my voice becoming slightly raspier. read more

I must admit that I was rather sad to see the original Glitter close down after so many years of good times. After learning that the karaoke bar was making a revival, I made sure that I attended it's opening day. Always greeted with a smile and the crowd is always cheering you on. The food is fantastic and the drinks keep on coming. Note: The crowd has grown since it's opening day so it would be wise to show up at an appropriate time. read more

You dont have to be Mariah to let your Glitter shine! BEST Karaoke place in HOUSTON! Friendly staff, especially that cute petite girl, "Sai". Great song selection and definitely great weekly specials! Oh and on Wednesday.... THEY GRILL!! WOW! Talk about catering to their customers. Glitter is by far the best place to just whine down and relax on weekdays and a great place to enjoy your weekend! Oh and definitely try the K-Pop (korean popcorn, I believe) it's definitely a different kick to your everyday popcorn. So what are you waiting for? Grab your friends and SING YOUR LIFE!!!!!! I LOVE YOU GLITTER!!!! read more

This place was fantastic! I've been to quite a few karaoke spots in my time, Glitter ranks at the top They've got karaoke a few nights a week, the inside is pretty chill and the DJ & bartender are both incredible. They've got this massive book of songs to flip through, but you can also just walk up to the DJ and ask him to search for a song, its a great system. Compare that to handing in a slip of paper with some random number on it, bleh! Also, the sound system is balanced out really well, you can hear yourself singing, the people singing don't overwhelm your conversation, and the stage is well, its a real stage. Basically, you should come on down and belt out a tune. read more

im not understanding whu the have a hold on my card and i went 2 days ago. nobody is answering the phone so i may have to go there. my friend went here before and spent 10$ on a drink to be charged a extra 15$ read more

Forget all of the KTV's on Bellaire. This place is so much better! There are private rooms for large parties but its so much more fun to interact with everyone in the stage room. They have a huge selection of music for all ages unlike all of the places on Bellaire that have a limited selection of english songs. And the food is BOMB. Try the Tequila lime wings. I'd recommend this to anyone asking for a karaoke spot. read more

This is the best Kareoke spot in Houston. Management and staff are always amiable and hospitable. Good looking, mixed, crowd and great sound. The bar has TV's which is great for catching my basketball games while out in good company. Their Wednesday night Steak Night is great at a steal of $12 bucks. Not to mention the DELICIOUS Seaweed Popcorn.. a must try!! I recommend this place to all my friends, and considering a birthday celebration soon! Check it out! read more

I absolutely love to karaoke, but will never return to this place. I have tried several times to bring friends and have a good time only to be offended and talked down to by the employees. Last time i checked the way to treat your patrons is with respect and gratitude. ps...they will overcharge you too if they feel like it! Its sounds like I'm not the only one who was treated poorly. Good luck staying open with the reputation your creating for yourself. read more

I had a terrible experience at Glitter and will not return. My party of three (me, my girlfriend, and another friend) and I were about to enter when the doorman, who later turned out to also be the manager, demanded that we throw out (or eat!) our boxed pizza outside. We'd consciously kept our leftovers from dinner downtown, so I was very upset about this policy: other bars and restaurants will just stow your leftovers, but that was not the policy here. I expressed my disappointment but regardless acquiesced to the request. When the three of us walked in, we easily found a seat and began ordering drinks. After browsing through the song book, I decided to try "Doo doo doo (Heartbreaker)" by the Rolling Stones, a song I'd never seen on a karaoke list before. I was very excited about trying my hand and voice at this song when I gave my slip to the KJ. He looked at it, then nodded to me. Perhaps 20 minutes later, another member of my party put in a song. And then she was called first. This didn't make sense, so when I asked the KJ what was going on, he said that the rotation was by table. This explanation still doesn't make sense because I put my request in first, and several of the other singers were called up repeatedly. He said it would be 11 songs until I was up. I was unhappy about this, but I had gone to this place in order to sing, so I waited. One member of my party, perhaps an hour later, pointed out that far more than 11 songs had passed, and several of the repeat singers were up again, again. One of the bartenders pointed out the manager after we asked to speak with him/her. I approached the manager and told him what was going on. After politely listening he said "You sound like you're yelling. I wasn't there with the KJ, but from outside, you came off like a dick. I'm not taking sides or saying anything, but maybe that's what's going on." We finished our drinks, the last of maybe four overpriced rounds, paid, and left. Oh, one more thing: my friend didn't put her own song in the rotation, my girlfriend, a cute white girl did. The KJ put the song in the rotation almost immediately. When my girlfriend went up to complain about how I was treated, the KJ was instantly receptive and eager to put her back into the rotation. When he realized she was complaining about our treatment, he grudgingly tried to appease her by finding a place in the rotation. Similarly, when I was up at the empty bar to order a drink, the bartenders walked by me and attended to patrons who came up after me. Needless to say, these customers were far more reflective in the limited lighting of the bar. Need I say more? Arbitrary, mean-spirited, racist service is all that Glitter has to offer. read more

No more will I have to sit around with my friends, bouncing bar names and trying to remember who does Karaoke on which night. Boo that. There is a new kid in town- Glitter Karaoke! Not only are there a volumes of songs ready to be slaughtered at the alter of Karaoke, there is a palpable vibe of love for karaoke. I mean- when you have a door-guy that WRECKS Stevie Ray- Texas Flood, you know you are in a different kind of joint. The drinks are reasonable for a entertainment/drink joint and there are options.... too many options. Served up by a guy who calls himself Tomcat (a real kidder that guy) who is ready with a wink for the ladies and a terrible karaoke selection to go with the cold glasses of courage that he slings. There are private rooms that are super legit and can be set-up with booze bottles and mixers. Where is my microphone? There is no reason this place wont become the de-facto joint for drizzly Thursday nights, girls night out (so says my wife), and the satisfaction of being a rockstar for 3 minutes and 23 seconds. What did I sing? The ballad of chasey lain- Bloodhound Gang Boys in the hood- Dynamite Hack You Never Even Call Me By My Name -David Allan Coe as well as screaming the lyrics to any number of songs "doooood I soooo should have sung this sooonngggg..." Advil anyone? read more

It's hard to get a single song into the list. There are mostly old songs playing. The vibe seemed kind of old-timey. My friends and I went for a bachelorette but left after about 15 minutes. read more

I love this place. The owners, brothers Terry and Robin Wong, are two of the most amazing, genuine people in Houston. Extremely nice guys, super friendly, and always aiming to please. The bartenders try their hardest to remember your name and drink, and make you feel at home. The bar itself gets PACKED. Thankfully it's not uncomfortable or tense, but still, it can get packed. Wednesday nights are THE night. Steak night is hard to pass up at Glitter. Grill master Quy is damn good with the steaks, and the sides change from time to time, but are amazing. Just do yourself a favor and go. Oh, and order the popcorn. TRUST ME. read more

The Wong Bros. are great guys...been supporting their establishment, since their old place on Wilcrest! Always friendly, and they always have great staff! I don't get to visit Glitter as often as I once did, but when I do visit...it's always like I just hung out with everyone yesterday...always feel welcomed! I always love steak night Wednesdays, and a cold bucket of beer! Still haven't even touched upon their music selection...too many to count! I wish them continual success, and will continue to support their excellent establishment! read more

Okay, I'll begin this by saying I'm not a singer. (Except the night I graduated from college, and I heard that I did a fairly decent rendition of Jay Z's "99 Problems"...) The drinks are REALLY GOOD and the staff is very attentive; even one of the owners (Terry) personally hosts everyone, making sure guests are all having a great time. Robbie (the other owner) tends bar alongside Tod, and they make sure you're lubed up enough to get onstage and belt out that Patsy Cline, Frank Sinatra, or Eminem song you've been practicing in your shower. They do have an extensive collection of beer, and a good selection of liquors, too. Now to the food: Wednesday nights are STEAK NIGHT! $12 gets you a 12+ oz steak with two sides - all expertly marinated and cooked (usually with a Sous-Vide method) by the Houston-famous Grillmaster Quy. The guy knows what he's doing, that's for sure. These aren't some rinky-dink steaks, either. I'm talking about slabs of meat about an inch thick or more, perfectly cooked to your preference. Just a little backstory - this Quy/Robbie/Terry team got together to do a steak night which just started out as a project for fun, and ended up being so popular that they implemented the weekly steak nights because of the huge demand. Don't get there too late and expect to still get a steak, because they regularly sell out around 11. For sides, my favorites are the baked corn on the cob, Robbie's fried rice, and the tater tots. Those damn tater tots. *salivates* Aside from the steaks, DO NOT NEGLECT THE SANDWICHES if you know what's good for you (and your stomach). Most importantly - there's a sandwich named "The Terry" that is loaded with rib-eye chunks served on a baguette with a Hawaiian marinade and lightly spiced Japanese wasabi mayonnaise, and has some red cabbage for texture... and bacon - because TEXAS. It is served with your choice of french fries or tater tots, but I already mentioned my tots allegiance earlier in this review (though I must admit that the french fries are really, really good, too). I've purposely gone out of my way to Glitter on non-steak-nights, just to obtain one of the Terry Sandwiches. Semi-related, but I've also had to draw a line with "friends" who thought they could just keep nibbling off my plate of fries; some people are just habitual line-steppers, and you have to let them know your limits. If you're into the Houston scene, this is a great place to go. The crowd is full of super friendly and cool people just having fun and enjoying themselves. On any given night, you're bound to run into local celebrities (think: Houston Texans, local famous chefs, etc.), so bring your camera if you're still using a potato-phone without one. I have never been to any other karaoke bar that offers as much as Glitter does. Its like a modern Cheers, but with awesome food, singing, and no weirdos that lurk around every other episode. Parking is easy, food is addictive, and the drinks are generous. Highly recommended. read more

I really didn't know what to expect from a place called "Glitter Karaoke," but since I was just looking for a good time, I left my apprehension at home before stepping foot into this karaoke complex for the first time. Turns out, this place was better than I expected. We stayed in the main karaoke room that housed a full bar and a stage. The server was attentive and she always brought out our drinks right after we ordered them -- maybe it was because it wasn't too packed -- but, nonetheless, it was still great service. Their Jack and Cokes were strong and for a little more than 6 bucks a pop, the bartender gave us what we paid for. Now for the experience: having "I'm on a Boat" butchered in the background, a slight buzz going, and the blue hue surrounding us from the neon lights really made me feel like I was, in a sense, on a mother f***ing boat. read more

If you're afraid of getting up on a stage to sing in front of strangers, then don't worry--it's kind of dark in Glitter. If you're afraid of the dark, then how do you function? My friends and I walked into Glitter on a Friday night around 10pm, and the place was bustling with people. The main room houses long tables, the bar, and the stage. A kind-of-hidden hallway on the left leads to smaller private rooms but more on that later. If you've never karaoke'd in public, this is how it works at Glitter: you comb through the large binder of songs on the table, write down what song you want to sing or rap, hand it to the DJ, and wait for the DJ to call you up to the stage while listening to people sing songs that you, up until that point, forgot existed. I had enough liquid courage in me to sing Aerosmith's "Dream On" by myself and Boyz II Men's "I'll Make Love to You" with my friends. I noticed that Glitter has shorter versions of songs. I can appreciate that because people don't want to wait forever for their turn on the stage. Plus, who wants to hear the full version of GNR's "November Rain" anyway? Especially if it's not Axl singing. The binders seemed to have many current songs, though my group wasn't there long enough for me to look if they had Lady Gaga. So, to my private-karaoke-room story: I wandered into one of the empty private rooms and sat down, contemplating what I would do the rest of the evening. Some me time. After a few minutes, a young couple entered the room kissing. Oblivious to my presence for a couple of minutes, I was too shocked to say anything or move. The girl then noticed me and exclaimed, "Dude, why you trying to [female private parts]-block me?!" My immediate reaction was to apologize, get out of there, and let them "sing their duet" in private. All in all, a fun stop at Glitter on a Friday night. The set up is nice if you want to sing in front of an audience and if you don't want to mess with plugging in the songs in to the system yourself. read more

Came to this place around 11pm, it's 1am and I have been waiting to sing for almost 2 hours. The same people sing over and over. If you are part of the group of friends of the DJ, you will sing. Positive: waitresses are very attentive. read more

Midtown's coolest new hangout - Had lots of fun, there's a live DJ along with full bar. The space is very clean, and there's a bouncer! Upscale yet has the 'Cheers' feel. Within walking distance of other hangouts like Imperial Lounge, Pho saigon, Escobar, Republika, Candy read more

How is this a karaoke bar with such a crap music system. The music is distorted and muffled and you can't even hear what the singers are saying/ singing. This is sad. read more

Glitter...love the awesomely cheesy name. Reminds me of Gem and the Holograms, glamor and glitter, fashion and fame. I have been here twice now. The first time, I would rate my experience a strong 4. It was an impromptu night with a small group. I had ample amounts of stage time, decent drinks and drunk food late in the night. All in all it was a great time, which set the bar pretty high for experience number 2. I brought a group of around 15 there for a bachelorette party. Everything except the DJ was great. I noticed the DJ only picked songs he liked. Like for instance, if the bachelorette wanted to belt out a drunken rendition of Celine Dion, All Coming Back to Me Now, she never got called up, meanwhile people sang Journey's Don't Stop Believin twice! I am all for Journey...but I don't think any song should be called twice in the same night. I noticed that the song order was called by table...so table 1 gets a turn, then table 2, etc. That's great for the table of two people who got to sing their favorite country classic (barf!) every 6th song. But for the table of 15, many people who put in a song request at 10 pm never got called at all....including our bachelorette. It took us going up there a number of times for them to let her sing. Dude, it's kind of her night, and she is the reason why we are there buying copious amounts of booze and bringing you business. I think you should let her sing a song. So needless to say, my second experience was 1 star experience. So i averaged the two and rounded up. 3 stars. Great for smaller groups, but not for larger groups with many people who like to sing. read more

I wish I could give zero stars. I have never been treated so poorly or been so angry as I was after spending an evening at Glitter last weekend. The bouncers and staff were antagonistic, aggressive, and just plain rude. BOTTOM LINE -- We were pushed, yelled at, and thrown out of here for no other foreseeable reason than questioning a charge on a receipt. When we left, they still had our friends' cards and wouldn't give them back. They double charged us gratuity after pocketing cash we gave them. The long of it -- 1. They double-charged gratuity and wouldn't let us choose whose card to put the tab on. The birthday girl's husband just happened to be the first one to see the check. He asked about the double grat, and the waitress said if he had a problem she'd be happy to send the bouncer over. What? He said to take the card and that he'd talk to someone on the way out. 2. Before his card even returned, a big dude came in and told us to "get the f*ck" out. We, of course, are confused, mid-song, unaware that we've done anything wrong. Our friend who is without credit card asks if we can just wait for his card to which the guy says, "No, you f*cking leave now." We still have no idea what we've done. 3. We start to leave the room, the whole time being prodded by this big guy who insists on following us, very closely and barking at us to get out the whole time. We're all just confused and trying to figure out what's going on. Our other friend, who left her card at the bar to secure the room tried to stop to get it back, and was made to go outside. We still have no idea what we've done. 4. We're standing outside, calling cabs, when the rude barker comes back out. We're just trying to get cabs. He proceeds to insult us and tell us to "f*cking go home" to which I say, "We're just calling a cab" very calmly. The guy then proceeds to throw his hand directly in my face -- like so close that I could smell it...gross. I was under the impression that bouncers were supposed to diffuse situations, but this one just continued to goad everyone in the group (who remained surprisingly calm). We still have no idea what we've done wrong. 5. We still have no idea what we did wrong. The most we could get out of another guy was that we "made the waitress unhappy." Our waitress was nice but a little inattentive. It was a busy Saturday night. We were fine with it. She checked on us one time after we made our initial orders, was wearing a coat like she was ready to go, and said last call. She also took cash from two of our friends, but didn't apply it to the bill. Other than us questioning the double gratuity, we're not sure what she could possibly be unhappy about. Horrible place. Horrible. read more

While discussing this venue with my husband the perfect descriptor came to mind, "A Karaoke Cheers." The staff are friendly and consistent, the drinks are fairly priced, and everyone high-fives a lively turn on stage. If you haven't stopped in, you should. This is a great spot to be a regular and to shine as a sing-a-long star. read more

Celebrated a friend's birthday here, and even though we didn't have a private room, eventually we felt like the whole place turned into one big party. I liked that this karaoke bar is small and a bit more intimate. Even though we were strangers sitting at different tables, by the end of the night, we were all drunk singing and dancing together. There's no book to scroll through for selecting songs, but you can basically write down ANY song, and there's a huge chance they'll have it. I heard everything form Rick James, to Backstreet Boys, to Journey. Someone even sang Donny Hathaway's "This Christmas" - it was February, LOL. Take a shot. You're in for an entertaining night. read more

"I'm not into Karaoke places," that's what I used to think. Glitter has slowly changed my opinion and defied my preconceptions of a karaoke joint. The place is really quite amazing and it's slowly become one of my pit stops during the late night hustle and bustle of the club scene. What's awesome about Glitter is well, everything. Its interior is sleek and sexy. It doesn't feel like a karaoke joint at all . . . yet it is. What I mean by that is that I've always found karaoke places lame--not so here. The crowd is always cool and the people watching fantastic. The staff is awesome and the food great. I recommend the pizza. Great for those late night hungers. If you are fortunate, you can catch Mark Soto (the giant doorman) sing a tune. He'll wow you with his singing. It's really quite the treat! Five stars--no doubt! read more

Look, I'm not going to say that I am the best person to sing Kiss From a Rose since Seal sang the original, but I am the best person to sing Kiss from a Rose since Seal sang it. This is my go-to Karaoke spot. Always a great atmosphere, I have never had a bad time here. Honestly. The only thing that bothers me is the prices of the drinks. This isnt a premium bar or anything, so dont price your liquor like its one of these spots. The rooms in the back are good for parties of about 10-12 people, beyond that its a little crowded. Definitely try this place out. If you see a group of rowdy a-holes singing 90's hits its probably us. Come say what up. read more

CaRRot-Okay! That's the proper way to say it! At least in Chinese. Glitter in Alief has always been my favorite hang out place. I have been going there since it first open. The new location in Midtown draws a more mature crowd. Glitter has always drawn a hip crowd even at the new location. People come here to have a good time and sing their life away....a couple of shots usually does the trick!! I love their drink prices, which is amazingly low for Midtown. Now if you want to practice singing, the best time to come is on Wednesday because it is not that crowded but if you want to have a good time with a hip crowd come on the Friday or Saturday. Glitter doesn't offer much in food but maybe some snacks like pizza, hot wings, and egg rolls. My favorite: Flambe squid and the Vietnamese vinegar sausages. They do have free Chex Mix or nuts at the bar. I love their logo with those Jappie eyes! hmm... I wonder why? =P Last time I was here there was an obnoxious, immature crowd that deliberately erased all the songs on the computer in a private room. Grow up people! Good thing they had the big, bouncer there! The bouncer looks like the guy that you just don't want to mess with but ever since I have been going to the new Glitters he has been cool with me and have properly greeted me every time I enter Glitters. He has even given me suggestion on where to park and where not to park so my car doesn't get tow. read more

Pros: 1. Decent interior. 2. Song selection. Cons: 1. Audio system needs lots of work - too much echo and mixing is not good, sometimes too much noise in the system, or echo, or equalized incorrectly so that you only hear bass in your voice etc...Need an experienced mixer d.j. 2. No electronic song selection...you have to search in books which takes 40% of your time there. The organization of the lists are not consistent. 3. No wine coolers. Just mixed drinks and beer. 4. Parking is confusing and you can get towed if you park on the wrong part of the street...even if there is no warning sign. Avoid parking on the corner with the beige/yellowish two story old apartment building. If the cons were fixed (all easily done in my opinion), this place would destroy all competition in Houston and easily be THE place to go sing. OK, in all fairness, the parking would be near impossible to fix so that is forgivable. read more

Steak night every Wednesday and I have to say they have the best steaks! The owners are super friendly and you will see them singing on stage too! It's a very mixed crowd and everyone is friendly. Drinks are strong and the waitresses are very attentive and sweet! If you haven't been here it's a must! read more

Glitter Karaoke - Big fat juicy steak with lots of flavor also included in this picture is crawfish macaroni with bacon, the salad is really good too! - Karaoke Near Me - Houston, Texas

Okay. This place was totally not what I expected. The place is pretty spacious with plenty of seating. The bar is kind of small, but they didn't mind that we brought food in so that was a plus. I only wish they had a lyrics screen on the back wall instead if the side wall. Although if the rest of the world's vision is as crappy as mine, that may be the reason there is not. Super fun time! read more

Karaoke is fun, but it's a $20/person tab minimum to sit at a table and get subpar service. The waitress wouldn't even get is water; she directed us to the jug by the bathrooms. read more

How have I waited this long to review this place? You may want to take this review with a grain of salt since I am a regular patron of this magnificent venue. But, the more often you go, you will see why I do love this little corner of heaven. Firstly, I had gone to the old Glitter in Alief in the early 2000's. Times were different back then, but the shift in location did not change the attitude of the owners and their reflection on the staff. If you have the pleasure of meeting the Wong brothers, they will treat you as if you have been their friends forever. They are fiercely loyal, unabashedly inclusive to make sure that you are having a good time, and ultimately concerned about your well-being and safety. I've had many a night where Terry would put his arm around my neck, pull me in close and look me dead in the eye and ask me, "You OK, Bubba?" before he would allow me to walk out and make my way home. I'm sure he has done this a million times, but he means it every single time - their heart is with every single patron (unless you act like a jackass) and they do want to see you back. I've moved to Austin but I come back weekly to Houston. Sure, it's to visit family, friends and to get some work done. But the bonus part of my weekly sojourns to my hometown is that I get to go to Glitter. It's like I never left! Growing up and watching the TV show "Cheers" I always wanted a place where I could walk in and, as the song goes, "everybody knows your name." I've found it with Glitter. Come for the karaoke, be wowed by the delicious food that you would swear comes from a gastropub and drinks that, as the bartenders get to know you, they seem to get more heavy handed, and stay for the fun-loving atmosphere. Be responsible, both with the drinking and the singing! Tell them Will. I. Am. sent you! read more

Karaoke spot in downtown Houston. It is a very small compact spot, definitely don't want to be caught in a fire here as there is no direct route out of the building. The vibes are awesome big groups, small groups all having fun and laughing at themselves and others. Unfortunately there is no system for seat patrons who want to be seated. With that being said, an open seating system was assumed. When we asked the manager about seating he was very rude and walked away while we were speaking to him. This was my first time here and probably will not be back. I don't feel as a customer who is willing to spend money at your establishment that you should be spoken to rudely or brushed off. Just my honest opinion. Since we were not seated, I can't speak on the the food. However it looked awesome and smelled great. Veggies looked fresher and vibrant. Maybe next time. read more

Glitter Karaoke - Inebriated karaoke - Karaoke Near Me - Houston, Texas

I am a KJ in Utah part time because I love to sing. My full time job takes me all over the country and when I travel I love to find new places to sing. When I was in Houston this week, I found Glitter Karaoke. It had some good Yelp ratings so I gave it a shot. Glitter was excellent! Great sound system (very important to me). Fabulous staff (KJ and cocktail ladies). Amazing singers and fun environment. I sang 7 times in 4 hours. I tipped the DJ $5 per song that I sang and he took great care of me. Overall, I great experience. I will be back. read more

I've been hearing about their steak for years! I finally had time to check it out last night. I messaged my friend Jonathan who works the door to reserve me a table. My friend, Annabelle was working and took care of the group I was with. I ordered a water and the steak. The steak came out pretty quick like 15 minutes. It's a huge steak with dirty rice, a roll, and a salad. The salad was good, the dirty rice was ok. The steak was really flavorful and cooked just like I wanted medium rare. It was $12! They need better steak knives though. Overall, it was really good for a steak night! read more

Glitter Karaoke - Yummy! - Karaoke Near Me - Houston, Texas

Came for the Wed steak night. The steak was good, but not worth the price. The rice was too sticky and the seasoning was pretty bad. The atmosphere was chill and I'm sure it gets very busy. read more

Hands down, one of the worst karaoke bars I've been too. First off, they put "reserved" signs on tables that aren't reserved. Second, there's a $15 minimum per person. Third, they don't have a list of songs that are available (you have to download an App). Fourth, the people that come to sing here are the drama kids from high school that didn't make the American Idol tryouts. Fifth, they'll play EMO Evenanses songs all night but they won't play songs that get the whole bar poppin like Love Shack or Baby Got Back. On the plus side, they do make a strong drink. In summary, if you're from the high school drama crowd looking to rekindle your 15 minutes of fame, this is your jam. If you're looking for a good time with your friends and not a serious singer, go to Spotlight down the street. You'll pay more for weak drinks, but at least you'll have fun. read more

I've been to Glitter a few times with my girlfriend and various friends, and there are a lot of positive aspects. The stage / seating is set up well, with various tables in a common area in front of the main stage. It's easy to watch the performers sing their hearts out, and it's also pretty easy to get to the stage when it's your turn, at least if you don't have to navigate through the area near the bar (which tends to be super crowded). We generally get the same waitress when we go, and she's really nice. I've noticed that when the place is not too busy, she's super attentive, which is great. However, when the place gets more crowded, it seems like she's a bit overworked and I've found myself wanting another drink for a long time (I eventually just go up to the bar and order it there). I think they just need to hire more people, to be honest. The bartender is also nice, and I've never had any problem ordering my drinks and getting them promptly. Finally, the song catalog is pretty darn good, with newer songs available as well (which is not a given for some karaoke bars). HOWEVER, the one big negative to this place is the DJ. I wouldn't say I've had any particular bad interactions with him (not any good ones either, though), but the guy definitely plays favorites and sometimes you'll put in a song and watch someone go up multiple times before you get to sing. That's super frustrating! Another reviewer recommended that you tip the DJ - no way! I'm not going to tip the DJ to get normal, fair service. It feels like he loses / misplaces your song choice as well, so sometimes you'll be waiting for an hour or two only to go up there and discover that you haven't even been in the queue. For our most recent visit, we got to the bar at 8:30 PM, and we were pretty much the first ones there. On a previous visit, the karaoke has started at 9 PM, but that night, it started at 10 PM - I assume that's because there weren't many people there. That's silly, though - we would have loved to get a few songs in while the line was short! Overall, I do like this place, but I don't think I'll be coming back unless one of my friends really wants to go. If we really feel like karaoke, I'll suggest we go to Spotlight instead - Glitter has a lot of positives, but the DJ sours the experience. read more