Best leather gay bar in Montrose. Drink prices are some of the best in Houston, and the bar atmosphere is fun and welcoming to everyone. DJs, a leather shop inside the bar, shows, and friendly staff throughout the week keep Ripcord fresh and fun! read more

Ripcord is a great bar. Nice, chill atmosphere. The bartenders are great, if you get a chance, check out Christopher Barry, he's the best. They're always having events from guest djs, rewind to the 70s-00s, to leather, and they even host geeks who drink on Wednesday's at 830 pm. They also host an art gallery which you can purchase. Over the years this bar has vastly improved with awesome friendly staff and the upkeep. Definitely worth checking out if you're into the leather scene and need a place to catch a few drinks. read more

So I've been coming to this bar for years. RIPCORD has made some great improvements over the last few months, including drink specials, staff and decor. It's a a far cry from the RIPCORD of the past, but still a great place to meet old friends, new friends and the occasional play thing. You can always find what you are looking for. Great cruising bar...Yummm! Has a great patio, events like 80s night on Friday's and strip pool on Mondays. The bartenders Rock and are sometimes Rock Hard! read more

Ripcord is one of the more relaxed bars in the neighborhood, and it's always been a favorite of mine whenever I've been in the area and barhopping was on the agenda. My first visit here was back in 2004, right before I moved from Los Angeles to Houston. Ripcord has a similar vibe to Faultine in Hollywood and The Detour in Silverlake, but Ripcord is more of a low key, no pressure, super casual joint. Jeans, t-shirt, leather, or whatever you happen to be wearing is acceptable. Other nearby bars seem to come and go, but Ripcord has stood the test of time and hasn't changed much over the years. Men and women frequent Ripcord, but it's more of a guy's place to hang out. It's a fun place to cruise, if you're up for that, and there's always plenty of great music playing in the background, just loud enough to still carry on a conversation without having to shout back and forth. There are a couple of pool tables, lots of bar stool seating, one main bar and a second bar located near the back part of the club, near the patio entrance. The patio, one of Ripcord's most prominent features, is often times where the fun is to be found. It's a big patio that wraps around the entire back side of the club, and whether or not it's packed with a crowd, the patio can be much more than just a comfortable place to have a smoke. read more

One of the friendliest bartenders. Even cute. Great atmosphere. Good spot to see all kinds of "interesting" things. Love the art work. read more

RIPCORD - Gay Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

I love the atmosphere, and the people. They have an awesome club events and true make it feel like everyone is part of the community. read more

A Houston institution!!! Some of the best events happen at the Ripcord!!! Best music! Pool! Leather and denim crowd, but every one is welcome!!! Absolutely the best bartenders in town !! Chris in particular rocks it! read more

RIPCORD - Gay Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

I'm proud and very comfortable being a patron of this bar and play ground. Drinks are great, staff we have found to be receptive and friendly. We have always felt comfortable and have been received honorably by other patrons as well as the staff no matter what kink we have on. Great place! read more

I have been coming to the Ripcord for many years and this is been one of the best bars in Houston in the Montrose area but you can come meet friends have a drink and experience some amazing and unusual exotic fun. The stuff here are top notch and have great customer service skills. read more

Ripcord is my favorite bar in Houston. Always a friendly welcome and great service! A place to hangout and be yourself. Not as expensive as other bars around. read more

Good bar with great bartenders. I seem to always find myself there late Sunday's and some Saturday late nights.

Good drinks, atmospheric, a music selection I enjoy... I'm not much into the leather lifestyle(maybe a little bit...), but recently I've enjoyed coming here with my boyfriend. It has absolutely none of the pretension, drama, or BS that some of the more popular bars have and I think the overall rating should be an indication. Give it a try! If it's not your thing, it's not your thing, but this is a great place to go for a relaxed night of drinking while still being social and making friends. read more

Amazing bartenders and fabulous drinks! Angry orchard on draught! A lot of fun to just chill and be yourself...come grab a beer and check out the store in the back :) read more

Awesome vibe, trivia on Wednesdays, cheap drinks.. Pool table and dart board.. Great patio.. Happy hump day. read more

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Very welcoming! Drinks were good. Bartenders were nice. I only had a drink and shots here but I can't wait to come back and visit this place on a busier night. read more

I love this bar, every other Saturday I go and I'm having fun seeing the events or just drinking with my BF. Ripcord atmosphere is fun and welcoming, the bartenders have the best customer service in the world and the drinks are on point plus it's the only bear bar I go to. Come on in grab a drink or two and chill have fun till em ASKAGAM3R sent you. read more

RIPCORD - Chilling and having a drink. - Gay Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

This is a fun great leather bar..Christopher is awesome. Brad is my man. The place is nice and leather friendly. Thank you guys. Love yall!

It is on of my favorite bars in monstrosity and Adam is a awesome bartender personal and fun enjoy going there when he is working

Check in offer is a scam and not honored. Went there with a friend. Drinks were good and reasonable, staff was nice, but I hate being scammed. I doubt I would go back just because of that. read more

Ripcord has the friendliest staff in Montrose! They serve Back Pew on tap which is my favorite local craft beer! The prices on drinks are great! read more

Ask for James or Marion. This is a fun neighborhood bar. Good music on the jukebox. When there is a DJ it can get a little loud. There are big crowds Friday and Saturday. Slower pace during the week. read more

I love coming to ripcord to see everyone I know. It's a great place to hang out and get away from the worries of everyday life. Everybody looks out for each other and it's a great place for the pups to come and socialize. They also have the Houston girls of leather nights and the misfits as well. Want a non judgemental place to socialize come to ripcord. read more

RIPCORD - My fiancé sitting at the bar having a drink. - Gay Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Always a good time at Ripcord. Never felt uncomfortable or unwanted, just a great space with plenty of good vibes. I do wish the store were alittle bigger, but hey! read more

This is a leather gay bar. I was usually the only girl in there on a Sunday night. I loved it, and had so much fun every week.

Great local leather hangout. Only recently started coming here and the place already feels like home. I'm very comfortable here and the staff are amazing! read more

This place used to be better. It used to be awesome, now it's just OK. Not sure if it's because of the general decline in the gay scene or what. We used to go here and hang out to have fun, be naughty and meet fun people. Now, well, it's kind of blah. But, if you are into leather and Levis, this is a place for you to go. Many of the men's clubs still hang there colors there, so you can still see groups coming in for meetings and fun. Given that this is a Houston institution, I hope it doesn't close, like so many other wonderful traditionally gay bars have. I sincerely hope I can write a better review for it again one day. read more

Honestly expecting a really seedy place where they have blow jobs and whipping in public. Probably the most shocking thing i saw was a guy in a leather jockstrap. It's basically like JRs with leather, daddies, and bears. Oh yeah and they have a little sex shop inside. Also it's not too crowded. read more

Probably the worst bar in Montrose. Really weak drink pours (use a jigger to measure out 1 ounce shots.) But still charge premium pour prices. Bartenders are less than friendly, but still expect you to tip after they're rude and short pour your drink. Nobody in the bar is friendly at all so don't expect to have a drink and socialize... it's not going to happen. read more

Best bar in Montrose. All I'd the bartenders are awesome. They also have a great wraparound patio. Wednesday night Geeks Who Drink, pool tables, and great weekends supporting local clubs. read more

Handsome bartenders. Check the Facebook page for upcoming events. Nice patio for the nice days in Houston. Good drink prices. Happy hour specials all Wednesday night long. AWSOME 80's night on Friday. read more

Chris is the best bartender in Houston. He really makes his customers feel welcome. Always a joy to see all the guys from the hood. Chris is a bartender that remembers what his customers want to drink. He us the reason I cum to ripcord!!!! read more

So I don't know what is happening at ripcord but I hope it continues. Had a blast there on Sunday singing showtunes at the top of my lungs. Literally sang for five hours. It was heaven. Then Wednesday for trivia night was a blast. Great to see the bar packed with people who weren't creepers. I know the bar is supposed to be a leather bar but I think it's great they are trying to bring in a different crowd. It is definitely no longer just a place to go after hours. read more

Sorry but this place scares me! I'm not much into leather, and I was bought here by a few friends as a great place to play pool. Anywho, I really don't like pool so there was one strike, and two the leather thing was a little startling to me. This is really only my personal feeling , so to each his own, right?! read more

So much has changed. You gotta check it out. 6 leather clubs that hang their colors and host art shows, live music, fundraisers, demonstrations and more. Go and support our LGBT leather community. read more

My First Time, there Fir Luey... Great for People watching, Bartenders try to get away with giving your change back, Then cop an attitude..

Ripcord is my favorite hangout spot for drinks. They have the best bartenders, aside from being cute and hot, they are really friendly. Drinks are cheap and very tasty. I always have a great time at ripcord, I've met a some good people at ripcord. read more

It is by far the best bar in Houston!. Most comfortable atmosphere, The most friendly, Sexy and talented bartenders around!. The minute you walk in Brad and all the guys make you feel like family. read more

Great bar, friendly staff. Christopher, one of the bartenders here has been very friendly and very helpful for someone that has just moved back to the area after being gone for years. This bar is cruisy but only if you're looking for that. If you're just looking to drink and hang out stay in the front of the bar and hang out with the great staff, they are more than welcoming and helpful. Very friendly and I will definitely come back again just to see Christopher. Very nice, very professional and very attractive :). If you want a bar where you can have a drink without any judgment or pretense this is the place to come. I enjoyed my time here and will be coming back Soon. I enjoyed everything about this bar. read more

Great place to go where the crowd is friendly and nice. Bartenders are nice and do their job. CHRISTOPHER GREAT GUY AND ALWAYS HAS BEEN FRIENDLY TO ME SINCE I HAVE BEEN NEW TO HOUSTON. Shop in back where you are able to explore your wild side or just need something to curb your interest. The shows they have or contest are deff interesting and need support. I have been to five different ones which were all different. read more

Super fun place. The reviews were totally right. The crowd is more of denim and leather crowd, but everyone is super friendly. The drinks were cheap and my friends and I played darts all night. I will definitely come again read more