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    Off The Record

    4.0 (52 reviews)
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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Ayana H.

    My daughter and I went to Off The Record on a Thursday night to have a drink, and it happened to be R&B night. The female DJ was amazing and kept the energy going all night. We loved the decor, especially the area leading to the bathroom which is beautifully designed, although we were not allowed to take pictures. It was really fun seeing which records made the wall and reminiscing about the songs I grew up with. The venue has a lot of open dance floor space but limited seating. We were not able to see the upstairs area since it was closed that night. It can get a little loud, but we still enjoyed the vibes, the crowd, and of course the music. Just a heads up, they do add a service charge to your bill. Overall, Off The Record is a stylish spot with great music, a lively atmosphere, and a cool R&B night experience.

    Kaelyn C.

    When I first heard about this lounge, I was so excited to visit. When I finally arrived and saw the line, I wanted to turn away, but many people in line encouraged me to stay because it was worth the wait, and they were right! This is such a fun and classy lounge that I will definitely return to if I ever visit Houston again. I had way more fun than I expected, and the DJ was phenomenal! I'm talking about the best mix of music I've heard in a long time. This isn't the kind of place where you just stand against the wall, people actually get up, dance, and have a great time. Shoutout to the owners of this place! You've created such a fun and welcoming environment, so major, major props. I will try my hardest to come back to Houston, TX, soon just to visit here!

    Cam S.

    A really cool vibe speakeasy. Staying at the hotel next door and Friday our room was jumping so we decided to go on Saturday to see what all the noise was about. Good music and $ 12 drinks. Cool ambiance, large bar & another bar upstairs. Only thing i didnt like was the bathroom attendant for women. Inconvenience the men too lol. Its too small for that set up in the bathroom.

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    Iyanla M.

    Off The Record is a vibe! Music was 10/10. From rap, r&b, to afrobeats.. the DJ didn't come to play. Drinks were good & fairly priced. Def a spot to hit while your in H-Town

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    Destinee R.

    As a first time experience, I didn't receive a good first impression. A few friends stopped by here while bar hopping. One in our party was told to go directly to the bouncers to confirm our entry. She showed the communication with a DJ to the bouncer, who then said the women in our group were okay but my friends boyfriend would have to pay whatever another bouncer told him to. This was very odd, why would we go in without our full party? The second bouncer was not agreeable to this and just shook his head and let him in with us, so his plot to extort her boyfriend fell through. The inside is nice and people were dancing which was great to see, though the bar area was a bit crowded. There aren't any seats so it is definitely a place to go for those wanting to move their body or don't mind standing. It was personally too crowed for me. We order lemon drop shots which were pretty good. Nice place to check out but not sure if I'd return.

    Shania C.

    I had a TIME HERE !! This is a really nice secret spot. I love the ambience and how much diverse is in the building. The drinks are great. The prices are a little bit high but if you drink before you go, you wouldn't have to have many drinks.Lol I think everyone should visit this place its definitely worth a visit . !! Follow my TikTok at the thegifted____ for more Houston spots .

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    Brianna M.

    This place is hit or miss. The music is amazing but the typical PACKED out experience is for the youth lol bc the crowd is on the mature side, which I love. I really enjoy the upstairs with the second bar and feel like Queen looking out from the huge window. I think the weekdays are better just bc of the limited space but it's always a vibe and the prices for the vinyls are really affordable. Met some really dope ppl.

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    Ashley C.

    Very cool spot, I love a speakeasy. The bartenders were very attentive. I would like a little bit more air in there, and it gets crowded quick. Which is great for them. Come with friends or come solo. It's a vibe. All the vinyl is so cool.

    Tiffany J.

    This place is such a vibe! My cousin and I went on a Saturday night a few weeks ago for Retro Sessions. The DJ played a nice variety of genres (Disco, New Wave, R&B, Hip Hop, etc.) spanning from the 70s to the the 2000s. I'm not much of a night club person anymore, but I was pleasantly surprised to see that OTR draws in an older crowd. It's still loud and very crowded on peak nights as any club would be, but the crowd is older and just overall more chill which I appreciated. We got there before 10 pm and did not have to wait in line. When we left around 11:30 pm, the line was down the street all the way to Soho Garden. It was cold that evening, but people were patiently waiting to get in. Check their IG for business hours because they seem to open at different times depending on the night (typically 8 or 9 pm). They also post the theme (Motown Mondays, Retro Sessions, etc.) and which DJ(s) will be spinning that evening. They have a cocktail menu with specialty drinks. I started with the Rolling Stone. It was good, but a little sweet. I wanted to order a drink called Say My Name, but they didn't have it so the bartender made me some sort of vodka lemonade. It was very sweet, but strong. It was packed in the club and it was difficult to move around. The wait to order a drink was long, but the bartenders were very nice. They have an outdoor patio, but only two people were out there because it was cold. The heater on the patio was not turned on. They have a small upstairs lounge. It has a separate bar, but the line was long because there was only 1 or 2 bartenders up there. It was more quiet which made it easier to have a conversation. All of the seating (both up and downstairs) was reserved. If you want to reserve a table, the deposit is $100 and the minimum is $250 or $500 depending on the table. We ended up sitting down on a couch in the upstairs lounge. We were expecting someone to say something to us, but no one did. They just opened up the vinyl store front last week. Not sure how often this will be open. They had a lot of vinyl records on display and I absolutely loved the music posters! I really like this place, but I wouldn't wait in line to get in. Get there early to beat the crowds.

    Chi A.

    Although Off The Record is a new spot, I was already hearing such great things about it. We went on a Friday (they open at 9pm) and it was old school hip hop night. We got there around 9:30pm and there was a decent crowd already inside. By 10:30pm, my other friend who was meeting us told me the line was so long outside so keep that in mind if you plan on checking it out on a Friday night. It got super crowded by 11pm but prior to that, when there was still space to move around, I walked around to take a look at the cool vinyls and check out all the aesthetics. I was really impressed by the concept. There's a bar right in the middle, a few sections against the wall, and some couches in the middle. There's still plenty of room to dance. My favorite part was the upstairs section which also had a bar and two couches, along with a center table. You could still hear the DJ, but you could also hear yourself speak and think. We spent the latter part of the night up here because it wasn't crowded. I enjoyed everything about this space except how cold it was and how the DJ sucked at his transitions. P.S: it's free to get in and I hope it stays that way! They also don't have hookah, THANK GOD!!! Nor are they a "section-only" vibe.

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    Love the aesthetic, good music and drinks! The only down side long lines to get in. But a must go spot in HTX

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    Incredible vinyls, great decor, super cool ambience, great service. Excited to see how their cocktails evolve with time.

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    4.4(82 reviews)
    4.6 miThe Heights

    Came here for a friend's birthday party recently on a Saturday night and we had a great time. Our…read moreserver impressively managed our whole group of 30+ people efficiently and quickly. The DJ was also bumpin'! Song choices were fitting and he mixed the music seamlessly which made the vibes so much more fun. We loved the Prosciutto Flatbread, the toppings were generous and the crust was perfectly chewy but crispy. We also got the Papas Bravas, which was pretty standard. For drinks, we got the Situationship, Lychee Lemon Drop, Smooth Operator, and Blue Tile IPA. All the cocktails were very tasty and perfectly balanced. Food and drinks here are definitely on the pricier side for a typical Houston bar.

    We hosted one of our La Maison Houston events at Plume this past Saturday, and it was an amazing…read moreexperience from start to finish. The vibe is always great, and the team truly went above and beyond for our group. Crysta, the Manager, was wonderful to work with and had our space set up beautifully, including a personalized menu, saxophonist and great DJ, that made the event feel extra special. Cristian, our server, took such great care of us and our guests all night and made sure everything ran smoothly. Jordan, the videographer/content creator, was also capturing special moments throughout the evening, which was such a nice touch. I would 100% recommend Plume for events or a night out, and we will definitely be back!

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    Kanpai Club - Late night bites

    Kanpai Club

    4.6(69 reviews)
    3.2 miThe Heights

    Had a great time. JJ the bartender was very welcoming and gave me some local recommendations as I…read morewas visiting from out of town. The food was the perfect amount of food for a late night meal and everything was fresh and flavor. I regret I don't remember the name of the drink I had, but it had rum, Ube, spices, and guava.

    After enjoying a late night snack at Handos, we decided to mosey on over to Kampai Club. I had…read moreheard good things for years, and I remember driving past it a couple times and not seeing it or any signage. Even this time the GPS took us to an entrance that had us going the wrong way down a one-way, but we eventually figured it out I will say that the parking isn't all that great, but we were able to find a spot. If the parking lot is full you should be able to find street parking nearby Kanpai Club is a sister location to Handos. They share a kitchen and you can walk through an inside door access either. You can find the same cocktails and bites from Handos on the Kanpai menu, but there's also additional drinks and bites The bar feels like a Japanese Izakaya. It's a narrow space resembling a Japanese outdoor bar. It's intimately lit and well decorated. We did have to wait for two spots to open up, but that didn't take too long The bartenders were friendly, professional, and efficient. We went on a Friday night (fairly late), and they had two dedicated bartenders The cocktails were fun and were beautifully crafted. Most were served in novelty glassware. You can order classic cocktails, but both Kanpai and Hando offer a variety of signature cocktails. Most having some sort of Japanese or Asian fusion. They have beer, wine, and extensive sake list, as well as green tea and other nonalcoholic options The cocktails were tasty. The only one I was iffy on was their Espresso martini. It was poured from a machine and I guess there were having issues with it. The presentation was phenomenal. There was a roasted marshmallow garnish. The drink itself was far too Smokey in flavor than I like, or at least in terms of my espresso martinis The Yuzu Kosho fries were incredible. The flavors really hit the spot. The Okinawa Potato salad was both questionable to looks and and to eat lol. This purple mound of potato's had an interesting taste, look, and consistency. It wasn't bad, just... interesting and new Some tips: If you can't find this spot from the street, look for Handos. It's part of this restaurant Ask the bartender about the happy hour menu. And most nights they're open until 12am, but on Fridays and Saturdays they are open until 2am If you order food online (technically from Hando's) you can get 10% off using code: HANDO10. This is part of their "Hando and Chill" special Cheers!!

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    4.3(215 reviews)
    2.2 miThe Heights
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    Great bar Met some…read morefriends here after dinner. They were packed and boomin when we arrived. Dj set up right behind us and got the night started right. Even though the place was completely full, the service was still quick and really good. They brought out more chairs to accommodate our growing party and we never had to wait long for drinks. After about an hour, we slid through the back door and into the speakeasy. This portion of the bar was equally impressive and had the same high end vibe. More great service, more great drinks. Some Louis XIII may have been poured- which came with white glove service and a complete history lesson btw lol Literally zero complaints. Just a great night out.

    If i could gove 0 stars for the service inside on. May 2nd i would…read more I left a 0 tip on my tab since i PAID for my drinks.. and had to wait over 30 min i KID YOU NOT to get my drinks ... I even had to remind 3 waiters and 1 told me i didnt get the tocket but came thru Shout out to him. Management was trash, my party of 15+ people wanted to drink more but waitresses were never to be seeen Bartenders did what they could And a guy that looked like a boss was jus ttaking paymentts and doing a shit fucking job My party was ready to spend 120-250 per person but were only able to spend 48 bc of how long it took To order 1 ducking drink 10 win to order 15 to wait... I waited 30 on top of the 10 to be able to order Inagine almost a f hour... Dont go here Management .. do better

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    4.0(25 reviews)
    2.3 miThe Heights
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    I want no one to know about this place.. BUT... it's important to not gate keep, LOL. Love…read moreStarduster Lounge. First, they have parking.. it was easy for us to find a spot on a Friday night. They do check IDs at the door, and it's Ssmall inside with intimate vibes, and plenty of outdoor seating. Great for a date night.. and I really like the furniture and decor. They have an Espresso Martini Drink on TAP and it's VERY GOOD. Service was quick and friendly. I read on their sign that they are doing a Steak Night soon, and I can't wait to see the pricing and how that tastes. Love that it's in my neighborhood, and such a fun place to go to. Check them out!

    Stopped in for a drink after work, thankfully not too far away from where I work in downtown…read more A big win for me was that they have designated parking, I had parked but wasn't sure and then saw Dylan, bartender, and I asked him and he said I was fine in the parking lot next to the bar, and that they also had parking across the street on Enid St. For me that's one thing that's important is to have parking. Midtown with their questionable parking makes me not want to go. Upon entering, the place is a nice, intimate setting, with a handful of seating areas along with bar and outside seating. Recommend bringing a light jacket as it was a bit cold. The menu had a variety of offerings, and noted that all drinks are $12. They are card only, so bring your card or tap to pay and also your ID. Because they are 3 feet from a school and are considered a private club, they comply with TABC regulations to ensure safety and efficiency in their business. From the variety of the drinks, I opted for my signature drink, an Old Fashioned, it definitely had a bite to it. I slowly sipped on it while I lounged in one of the seating areas. My sister tried the Starduster Ranch Water, and she didn't like it, I had a sip of it and it tasted like only way I can describe is like soap. Saw that they also have Mocktails and THC Beverages, I didn't try any of them. We headed out as we were trying to grab dinner and Starduster doesn't currently offer food. I did get to speak with Dylan again outside and he clued me in on a couple of things they are planning to do such as having food trucks and also open the upstairs for additional space. Overall, I know being new (had just opened last week) there are many things being worked on and do hope that things improve here and they add additional seating, it got busy for a bit and seating was standing only. Thankfully I was there early enough and got a nice cozy seating area. I removed a star because both my drink and my sister weren't really anything special, it tasted like they were premade and poured from a tap, I missed seeing each one be made. I did like that there aren't TV's inside, it helps maintain the personal interactions natural and focused. Outside they do have TV's which makes sense for bigger groups. Though the seating is limited inside, likely to maintain it as a cozy and intimate space, outside has a lot of seating AND they are PET FRIENDLY! In cold weather without heating lamps, don't think anyone would really sit out there. Once spring and summer arrive, it will be nice. On their menu they indicate "Weekly Specials" Spaghetti Western Sundays Monday Night Steak Night (not sure why it wasn't happening the day I was there, would've enjoyed some steak) Tarot Tuesdays Whiskey Wednesday

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    We stopped into Jethro's Cocktail Lounge while we were out at the Vintage Community Market hosted…read moreby Faculty Club Never, and it ended up being one of those places you're so glad you randomly walked into. First, the vibe. It is warm, stylish, and very Montrose in the best way. It feels elevated but still relaxed enough to just sit, talk, and enjoy your time without feeling rushed. We came during happy hour and it was such a great deal. I ordered the Sweet Like Peach Tree, which was light, refreshing, and perfectly balanced with the peach and ginger. My husband got the Frozen Paloma and it was just as good, super smooth with the right citrus bite. We also shared the churros and they were honestly a must order. Warm, crispy, and paired with Nutella and caramel. What really made the experience stand out though was our bartender, Manny. He was incredibly welcoming from the moment we sat down, had such a great personality, and made the whole experience feel personal. You can tell he genuinely enjoys what he does, and that kind of service is hard to find. He also told us about their upcoming two year anniversary party on May 3rd with rotating live DJs, which sounds like it will be such a fun time. We will definitely be back. Between the drinks, the atmosphere, and the service, this place really gets it right.

    On my weekly walks through midtown, I got to watch Jethro's be built and come to life. First visit…read morewas a big HIT for me and I love finding time to come back. The vibes are immaculate! It's a little small inside and a small parking lot, but if you're lucky and can walk there, do! The quality of the drinks are really excellent and the burgers have been voted some of the best in town! I can't speak for them, but the drinks and the spot, are phenomenal. They have bingo nights, dj nights, and other themed events that keep the place packed out. Maybe once I try the burgers, it'll be 5 stars, but the smallll parking lot and lack of safe street parking keep me at 4.

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