I've been to pearl on a number of occasions and I've also attended their Thursday steak night (4/5, it was tasty!!) and their crab boil (did not eat any but I was told it was very good) but the real action is on weekends!! The DJs can be kinda meh 50% of the time but the bartenders are always friendly, fast, attentive and ofc very cute. Great place to go with your friends, almost completely women on weekends for dancing (as it should be.) I haven't gotten to try the taco truck yet but if you get out late at 2am when they close there is an amazing greasy smash burger place just a 2 block walk away. Love pearl, always excited to go back read more

if you're looking for a place that confuses attitude with atmosphere, Pearl Bar Houston delivers with remarkable consistency. What could be a lively neighborhood spot instead feels like an exercise in exclusion--where the staff's indifference borders on performative, as though hospitality were an optional add-on rather than the foundation of the service industry. The ambiance aspires to trendy but lands somewhere closer to contrived, with an energy that feels curated for appearances rather than genuine enjoyment. Drinks are serviceable at best, though priced with the confidence of a far more polished establishment. One might overlook that if the experience itself compensated, but unfortunately, it does not. Ultimately, Pearl Bar seems less interested in cultivating a welcoming environment and more invested in projecting a selective image. It's the kind of place that might appeal if you enjoy the feeling of trying to belong--but for those who value substance over pretense, there are far better options in Houston. read more

Love coming to pearl! The atmosphere is always amazing! I love attending the Wednesday events that Martika holds. Also want to give a shoutout to the bartender Chanel! She is so sweet and always has such a welcoming smile and is patient and makes the best drinks! :) read more

People are friendly here, good mix of crowd, some standing, some dancing, and they had a great dj when I went on a Saturday night.

we were in Houston for a day and my girlfriend wanted to show me Peal Bar--an iconic lesbian bar. unfortunately it was a tuesday so only half of the bar was open...pearl's sister bar, Side Peace. it was karaoke night but we mainly sat out back in the lounge picnic chairs chatting. the bartenders were approachable and the easily accessible water station is a plus. they don't keep open tabs so you have to pay every time you order a drink, but that's not so bad. bathrooms were clean too! they closed a bit earlier than their hours posted, so we ended the night at Ninja Ramen across the street. read more

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I came here with some friends on what started out as a quiet Friday night but quickly picked up by around 11 pm. Parking can be a challenge, but we were able to snag some street parking nearby. A few things that make this bar stand out to me: 1. Traffic light system: Each person that came in got a wristband, with green being available, yellow being "it's complicated" and red being taken. This is a great idea and more bars should adopt this policy! 2. Connection to Side Peace Bar: One side was playing Latin music hits, the other side was playing club bangers. Depending on the vibe and connected by a delightful outdoor backyard, you can truly choose your own adventure. I loved the flexibility and ambience of both bars. 3. Outdoor backyard: There were plenty of fun neon photo sign opportunities and other outdoor activities like arcade basketball, board games, and more in case you wanted a break from dancing in the club. 4. Mocktails/Cheap Alcohol: The Side Peace Bar had some not only tasty but also reasonably priced (less than $7) mocktails. Alcoholic drinks in both places were reasonably priced as well, and though I can't vouch for how strong they were, a cocktail less than $15 is a win nowadays. 5. Playlist: This is the first bar I've seen play both classic club bangers but also songs from Hannah Montana and early age Justin Bieber. They truly knew their target audience! All in all, I would recommend this place to anyone in the area for a fantastic atmosphere. read more

If you want to hit up a LGBTQIA bar in Houston, stop by here. It's small but at least people are dancing! There is a wide variety of people that come here. The drinks were good, but not that strong. The entrance was free, but we paid $25 for parking next door. The overall atmosphere was pretty chill. Service was good, but my friend thinks they might've given her the wrong drink. read more

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Super cool spot, love the people and the music they play. Also they have realllyyyy good drinks!

I didn't realize there was such a big queer community in Houston! We were visiting from out of town and had a great time. Good music, good entertainment, always felt safe! read more

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Pearl Bar on Washington Avenue, is one of only 33 lesbian bars remaining in the United States as of June 2024. Of those 33 lesbian bars, there are 2 in Texas; only 1 in Houston. Pearl Bar was opened by Julie Mabry as a safe space for herself and her sister. This bar has been the go to for sapphics since its opening in 2013. Pearl Bar stands as one of the few safe havens awarded to specifically lesbian, bisexual, and pansexual women. While there are many gay bars that are more geared to gay men, finding women only spaces, or women focused spaces is becoming increasingly difficult. Pearl Bar stands as a major community space for sapphic women, and one of the few gay bars that host Drag King nights, which gives much needed attention to Drag Queens' less popular counterparts. This bar hosts many themed nights, especially around the holidays. They have had daily events all throughout October, including several costume contests and a Halloween party last Saturday. Given the current political climate regarding the unwarranted attack on LGBTQIA+ members of this society, places like gay bars are going to become increasingly important in building a community in times when so many of us are being threatened. In addition to the attacks on queer people, women as a whole are having their rights stripped away and are facing increasing hostility from those seeking to go back to a time before women and gays were seen as valid members of society. Lesbian bars, gay bars, and gaming bars are common places where queer people can meet up with others and gain a sense of community, which many historians have noted is an important aspect of surviving an increasingly hostile government. With so many bars having not survived the Covid shutdowns, it is amazing that we still have a lesbian bar that is accessible in a city with such a large LGBTQIA+ population. It is highly admirable that Pearl continues to be a resource for queer to be able to gather and celebrate their queerness with their community, especially in a heavily Republican state that has been focused on tearing down this community. This bar has thrived in spite of the attacks by the state to deny the bar business insurance for hosting drag shows, despite the bar having a 21 year minimum age limit. Pearl Bar was one of 10 LGBT+ businesses to be awarded a grant by Showtime and the Human Rights Organization to preserve the bar as a cultural landmark for the queer community. This bar was also featured on ROKU's documentary the "Lesbian Bar project," which focused on the remaining lesbian bars in America. Pearl Bar stands as a monument to the perseverance of lesbians and other queer women that refuse to step down in a society that treats them as if they weren't human. This bar has withstood the pandemic and the attacks on the rights and freedom of women, queers, drag performers, and the trans community, and they have no intention of backing down now. read more

Let me start by saying this place is the real deal. We started at Axelrad for drinks, and one of our Houstonite friends recommended me move on to the Pearl. I am so glad we did- when we walked in, it was delightful, and I immediately started with a frozen margarita, and my girlfriend got a t-shirt (they are SO cute!!). After a few minutes of just hanging out by the bar with my party of 5, a drag king show began. This was my first time at a drag king show, and it did not disappoint. It totally added a whole different layer of fun to our evening, and totally unexpected for a Wednesday night! The bar servers was all great, and we really enjoyed the vibes of the place. We ended up outside for a bit, and there was lots of space- no one was really crowded so we actually got to talk. Great time, and I feel honored to have been able to experience this, one of the few! read more

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Visiting from Dallas. I enjoyed the sounds of DJ Von Kiss. Great atmosphere with reasonably priced drinks. It was a mixed crowd of couples and singles. If you get a a chance I recommend the drinks studs lemonade and femme punch, it was great. I Took an Uber to the Pearl so I am not too familiar with the parking. I did happen to see a gated area charging $10 for parking. read more

The vibes here are so good! Pearl is such a safe space where queer people can just be themselves. Drinks aren't super strong but they're tasty as hell! I will definitely come back as many times as I can! read more

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I had fun! Liked the vibe. I would go back when I am in town again. I liked it had two sides and it was connected. I will take friends and go again read more

Great atmosphere! There were four of us. First visit to Houston. We sat outside in the garden. Very spacious and comfortable. The main bar and dance area was inside. The music was great and the dance floor was adequate size. We would definitely go back. read more

Pearl is a hidden gem in Houston. The bartenders are friendly and unpretentious, and the inside is loaded with vintage couches and cool art to look at. The outside patio is beautiful and feels much more organic than the other bars on Washington. To top it all off, the drinks are well priced and well made... this isn't the type of place that'll hit you with an $11 vodka soda. Stop by the Pearl bar the next time you're bar hopping on Washington. It is a lesbian bar, but my husband and I have always felt welcomed. We're happy to support the Houston LGBTQ community, and at the end of the day Pearl is just a damn good bar. read more

Julie is running a great business, legit one of the last remaining lesbian bars! We were there recently after a very long time of not going anywhere and now being fully vaccinated. Great outdoor space! Great place for Saturday night or Sunday Funday! Clean environment great bar staff, and a lot of fun. Weeknight dinner specials too. Casual environment. read more

I thoroughly enjoyed this place. Great atmosphere, loved being here on a Saturday after 11 when it's busy. Drinks are good and the patio and outdoor area is spacious and beautiful! read more

Recently visited this bar for Steak Night. Probably will not be back for it again. Reason being....the person cooking the steak was not even wearing their mask correctly. Yes every the mask is not a guarantee to save our lives however it is what we have to for now to some what prevent it. For everyone's sake please respect everyone and wear your mask correctly. Thanks. read more

As new residents and neighbors of Da Pearl we're happy to support local business. We weren't happy with the lack of quality tonic water and made up Ginger ale (coke+sprite) but after a Facebook review the mgmt quickly apologized and has since repaid UA with complimentary drinks (and bought some ginger ale for me!) We always meet cool people here, the music videos and quirky decor is very entertaining and the music next door is a nice mix of genres for all demographics (opens sometime between 9-10 not quite clear on that as yet...) I'm debating heading down right now in my sriracha shirt and torn up jeans hehehe... Always nice to have options... Cya there! read more

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Love this place! Nice atmosphere and friendly staff. Drinks are good. Lots of events. No food but they have trucks or crawfish sometimes. read more

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This place is either popping or just plain boring. Needs better parking. Has nice patio and the vibe is chill.

Love Pearl Bar ‍‍‍‍‍ Drinks are good and it gets really packed during busy hours so perfect for dancing! The bouncer is cool and doesn't let creeps in, so the vibes inside are always good Latin nights here are immaculate read more

I really only come here for steak night, so this review is pretty much for Tuesday nights only. There is nothing anyone could possible dislike about Pearl Bar. Well, the only thing would be the Texas heat when you're outside devouring the steak during steak night, but that's obviously beyond their control. I have become a regular here on Tuesday nights because well.. $10 for a huge steak, baked potato, and salad between 6-7 just can't be passed up. The restrooms are decent, it's cool inside, and there's a lot of space outside on the patio to chill. It's so good that I've actually driven from Katy to Pearl to eat alone during bad weather. I always tend to meet cool people here and the staff is super cool, so there's really no way you could feel uncomfortable if you arrive alone. There are normally good drink specials to help you wash down your dinner. Afterwards, there's drunk bingo and then karaoke later. Tuesdays are always great nights. It just sucks that I also have church on Tuesday evenings as well, so I don't come as often as I like. However, it's definitely fun when I get to make it out, read more

Everyone understands what kind of bar it is. But when your trying to help your partner and they accuse you of lying because your not a female seems odd. Manager says she trusts her bouncer because he has been there for 12 years but everyone makes mistakes. And he dropped the ball that night. He is ok letting someone drunk in but their establishment but won't let their partner who is sober allow them to help their married wife. Equality at its finest. I had to call my female friend to help and the manager was more than willing to talk to her ...? Love the atmosphere and have been there many times but tonight.... What happen??? Smh read more

Julie and her staff rock! Thank you so much for a safe place for humans to come together and be themselves.

So I been coming here for years. Cute local bar. Julie goes out of her way to make sure ur comfortable and well taken care of. Cute patio and quick bar service. There is lots of games to entertain yourself with and plenty of room if you come with a group of people. Always different drink specials. And the steaks are yummm I'm steak night. If In the neighborhood stop by. read more

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I live in the street behind this establishment. I don't have a problem with the loud music, but they really need to up their jams game. There are literally hundreds of streaming services, radio stations on Pandora, play lists on Spotify, but they play the same music all the time!! They even play that old song that goes like this, " and I say hey hey hey, what's going on!?" Like really? What is this? This is supposed to be a gay club, not a children's party in the 90s. It's frankly kind of depressing to listen to this song being blasted with their state of the art sound system. I wish they would play more variety and better music. Hit me up if you need any recommendations. Thank you. read more

The old Pearl Bar is back open! The grand opening was last night. This was the best patio in town back in the day so I am glad to see it open again. There have been some light renovations as far as the decor inside but overall the place has the same look as it used to. My only complaint would be the beer selection. Bud Light/Miller Lite/XX/Lone Star was ALL they had out on the patio. Maybe they'll get more... we shall see. read more

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From out of town and decided to go to this bar on a whim and did NOT regret it at all. Super nice and fun, definitely recommend for the great vibes and great time !!!! read more

The hardest thing about traveling is finding an LGBTQ friendly and fun bar/club. Pearl had a great turnout. The cover was $10 and it looked like Friday was a Trap Karaoke night. The Bartenders were heavy handed and pleasant. They had a drink special called "The Animal", it featured Crown Royal, very tasty. In the outdoor patio area there were games to entertain guest and hookahs available for purchase. read more

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So much fun!!!! I came here for New Years and had so much fun!!! Drinks were so strong, good vibes, fun energy, and great company :) The DJ was good that night as well, no bland songs!! Thanks for the fun time!! read more

The few times I've been here it felt unwelcoming. The steak night is decently priced, but drastically under flavored. I was all but asked to leave when dining here alone. I can't recommend this place despite it being one the few remaining lesbian bars read more

This is a cool spot that makes you feel at home the moment you step in...although the steaks on the grill were enough of a draw. I won't say it was our first choice of the evening but it should have been with a 3 course steak dinner and a pint of ale special. The vibe is relaxed and comfy sort of like a homecoming to watering hole that resides in our collective mythos. Being an IPA hound I was not disappointed with a full selection of local, KARBACH, and other varieties. I recommend on many accounts. Staff friendly and personable. read more

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I love this place I love Julie she serves the best drink the best steak the best potatoes it's fun diverse it's for the LBGTQ read more

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Such a fun place to go on the weekends and the food truck next door is a plus. The drinks are mediocre but it's a fun atmosphere. I've seen a little drug activity amongst patrons but that's not the club owner's fault. Pros Fun, diverse crowd Patio with games Food truck Cons Need better bartenders (mixologist) Play more top 40, less Britney and N Sync. Wish the staff were more friendly and inviting read more

I love that there is finally a solid lesbian bar. Typically they come and go. I love that this gem has been cranking out the good times for a while now. I've been attending here and there since around 2014. The back outside part is fantastic. I love the oversized games and the lighting. Saturday nights are for sure the night to go. read more

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Had a great time on Saturday with DJ Drea. Gave a great mix of hip-hop, Caribbean, Latino and pop vibe! Love being at a positive LGBT establishment! read more

A friend suggested we go here. This was our first time and we were surprised how cool it was. Very hipster and casual. They have great happy hour and the drinks are very tasty. I had the ice cream shot and it was soooo goodddd!!! I will definitely come back! read more

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My friend used to take me here a year ago and I loved it! I was figuring myself out -I still am tbh!- but it was nice to be surrounded by women and not worrying about what I was wearing, although one time there was a girl in a skin tight dress and some cute heels and I was just like damn girl can I sit with you?! I didn't ask that in real life, haha. The music and drinks here are good and they are fairly priced compared to competition in the area! They have cute tables to sit at with candles (my dumb ass thought the candles were real but its battery operated.) I'm too shy to go anywhere alone but one day if I'm drunk enough I'll be back by myself!!!! read more