Best small-ish live music bar in Houston. Intimate stage, two bars, great sound system, good stage lighting, and all the recognizable names you could want to see elbow-to-elbow with 300+ other people. The long list of quality bands who've played here and left signed memorabilia speaks volumes about what a live music venue should be. The beer and mixed drinks are a bit overpriced, but that's the only down side I've seen. read more

The place is what you'd expect inside. Music memorabilia on the walls. A few places to sit. And a good stage for small time bands. This was the first time I've gone and maybe the last. The prices on drinks are fine but that's about all they have other than popcorn. No bar food? The music was extremely loud for such a small space. I realize it's a concert but there's a time when it is just too much. read more

This place ought to be condemned. Hitting this bar/club was a last minute decision at the end of a night out. There were perhaps a dozen people in the whole place at 1am, which was odd to see considering the size of the place. There was what looked to be ragged carpet on the floors, and a mixed cloud of cigarette smoke and the bands smoke machine tainting the air. My girlfriend and I walked in, did a loop of the place, then quickly made a beeline to the exit where we then were off to "scout " out other bars. read more

Have always had my eye on Scout Bar as they have some really cool bands that you would not expect - Peter Murphy, Sons of Texas, Black Stone Cherry, etc. - and is close to home. Finally made it in to see Texas Flood 2/9/19. (Holy smokes! Could that guy wail on the guitar!) Cool venue with a great vibe. Decent sized venue with good access to the two bar areas. Prices for beer and water are steep, but it's a concert venue. Nice staff. There's not much in the way of seating, but you can get a table for the higher ticket prices. Plenty of standing room, but probably depends on the band/crowd. Hit the ramen bar next door (Jinya?) before heading to the show. Rock on! read more

Friday, Sept. 4th, was our first time at Scout Bar and it won't be our last time! We loved hearing Southbound 45, Hayden Carpenter, and Big Smo in a friendly & comfortable environment. The Manager Aline Wilson reserved us a table with a booth backing since we can't stand or do bar stools due to disabilities. The location of the table/booth was perfect and the server for drinks was awesome & very attentive. We did smell pot a few times during the concerts, but nothing big. The staff was very present and everyone had a good/safe time! I have never felt so safe, relaxed, and comfortable like I did at Scout Bar. Such a great great place to go see concerts and we will always drive from Humble to go back there! Way to go Scout Bar! read more

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Came here to see Geoff Tate's Operation: Mindcrime and loved it. I've always heard of this place, but there hadn't been anyone worth seeing in order to have to travel so far. I live in SW Houston. Nevertheless, this is a great place to see a live show. Intimate, but not small. Classy, but not expensive. Seriously, I enjoyed this place so much, I might consider traveling all the way over there even when there isn't someone worth seeing. LOL read more

They should call this less a bar and more of a stage and speaker stack with a alcohol serving area attached. I have seen a few good bands play here, but if you don't dress up like a goth kid from high school do expect some stares. The big ass beer is very worth it and the kegs are changed very regularly. Now if they would just not play the music so loudly that you could hear the vocals over the drummer. read more

The Best live Music venue in Texas if you are a band this is the tour stop you want to make it gives you credibility with Rock Fans in Houston but you will not be disappointed by the great sound system and lighting you will be very "Rockin Happy" very friendly staff and the beer prices rock read more

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This is my home away from home everyone is very nice and makes sure its you feel safe there.

Being a guy new to Texas, I think I may have found the spot to watch local live bands. If you like rock music, this is the place to go. Bartender was cool and very polite, the bouncers were even cool peeps. Drinks were reasonably priced as well. I was told you just have to look on the site to see who's playing that night, which was what I had did anyways. Now granted I never heard of the band, and looked up one song before going. They were pretty sick! So good I bought both CDs. (Nothing More is the group) Give this place a chance if you haven't. I enjoyed it! read more

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Idk why but I guess I got to intoxicated .... and scout bar staff don't trust I would get home safe so they told me to get the hell outta there ..... lol I ended up leaving my I'd and debit card there hope I can get it today !!! Shit !!!! They were being mad protective and shit but that's good glad they made sure I got home safe ! Thanks scout bar! Lol won't happen again promise!!!!!! Omg your the real MVP haha! YOLO read more

Really nice place! I love the size of it. We were there a little before doors, ten minutes maybe, still got to be in the front. Saw SafetySuit here 2/9/2016, they were incredible so that's probably affecting my rating. They're strict on their age policy, marked both my hands with Xs because I'm not legal. Also, they have free water for those of us too broke and young. I would recommend this place for intimate shows, it's small but not too small. Love love love. read more

My friends invited me here over the weekend to watch the Spazmatics play and we had a blast! Parking lot is huge so there is no problem parking. Tickets at the door were $12. It was a Friday night and the place was packed! Drinks were reasonably priced. The popcorn took all of our money! It was hot and fresh. Great show and great vibes. read more

This place books a lot of big names for being such a small venue. Many of the touring acts come back year after year, indicating there is something they too appreciate about Scout Bar. I have seen Hank III, Texas Hippie Coalition, Kittie, and many others play here. Looking forward to Wayne Hancock in November and Butcher Babies in October. The drink prices (on concert nights) are a dollar or so higher than I would like to see, but nothing unusual compared to what you would pay at bigger venues elsewhere. Lots of parking lot space yet somehow it still fills up quickly on sold out shows. Ticket prices are reasonable, they have a large patio/smoking area, and the sound quality is great. read more

I have a great time @ scout bar every time i go. Def the place to go if you like live music and awsome drink specials. The texas buzz on sundays is pretty good and 5 dollars pitchers and 2.50 jagers cant go wrong. Thur with absolete august 1.75 big ass beer night and 1.75 well shots can get the party started :) not to mention something on sale almost every night of the week. (except national acts ofcourse) seen some national acts there can get pretty crowded but never exspensive to get it in. The only bad thing is they have a 1 small mens bathroom that is always crowded on busy nights/shows. (i believe 2 women bathrooms) and they have a small smoking section. Can get very loud for such a small place but when the music is good its alright. iv been to alot of big concerts and huge arena's and then getting to see the same band face to face with yourself only a couple feet away pretty awsome. I rate you 5 stars all in all pretty awsome place. I dont ever hang out in the green room dance club also located inside scout bar, but on weekends it seems pretty popping and full so appearently some people like it . read more

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Covers of "OPP" by juggalo bands are quite amusing. Specially when juggalos in the crowd are singing along like it's their "jam" read more

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This place gets some good shows BUT... the parking is terrible and the drinks are over-priced. Come on... $6 for a Bud Light???!!! Are you kidding? Sorry, but I can't see myself coming back for these reasons. read more

First time, nice venue, the place is clean interesting decor good sound and friendly attentive staff. Pleasantly surprised.

You get alot of good bands here. BUT whn you do you cant move an inch!!! to the bar, restroom, UGH! such a drag.... Another thing, thy allow 18 an UP on band nights.... BOOO! oh and Parking SUCKS too.. read more

This venue has too many problems. The owner is very rude and so is her staff. Plus they gave my friend free water and then when I went up to the counter to ask, they charged me! I WILL NEVER COME BACK HERE AND I WILL MAKE SURE THAT I LET A LOT OF MY FRIENDS KNOW TO NOT GO HERE. BYE SCOUT BAR. read more

Im very disappointed.. We finally went out and was ready to enjoy the night. We get there and to find out the bucket of beer is $36.00. Seriously.. and the bartender had the nerve to us that they need to pay the band. WOW.. that was price gauging and I will be letting people know about this. This is ridiculous.. so no scout bar for us!!! You need to figure out others way to pay the band.. read more

Went to see Spazzmatics... good people watching to say the very least! Great drink prices.... somewhere to go if you want to get of the beaten path read more

Love love love this live music bar. It Rocks!!!!!!! The staff are attentive and so nice. If you love love music of all types you will enjoy this bar. The atmosphere is amazing!!!! Thx Guys!!!! read more

Very strange crowd of trendy yokels. They have a decent sound system and sometimes get decent bands but it's usually cover bands or some one hit wonder alternative 90s band or a nu-metal band from the later 90s early 2000s. Also every local band that plays here seems to have that crappy radio rock sound. They all sound alike and it sucks. read more

the location is strange, but when a band i've been following for a while booked a show there, i had to try it out. the set-up of the place was fine, but when the show started, people started lighting up like crazy and smoke lingered in the room. i'll not go back for the smoke alone. however, when the artist started making jokes about the smoke, it seems as if the crowd aimed to chain-smoke him out of the place. then there were the kids who were calling him a homo. the worst didn't end up being the smoke or the creepy crowd but the bumping house music from the room next door. the doors to that side room were left open which prevented the artist from being able hear himself. the whole night was just awful. i'm happy the rest of you enjoy this place, but i'll not be returning. read more

April is amazing find her. The venue is small but great it's worth the drive to south of Houston. Concert space is great it is intimate; sound guys rocks too. read more

Ok so I don't hang out here on a regular basis. I do however go and see national acts when they come to town. They draw a lot of heavier bands on tour. Their sound system is great and I have never seen a band here where I thought the sound was off or bad. The facility itself recently changed. There used to be a dance room called the green room and it is gone and has been replaced with more seating and another bar. I think this is a big improvement. This venue is still small however and if you go you are going to see the bands close up from pretty much anywhere in the club. The drinks are cold and they have a full bar. Prices are not bad. The staff is always friendly and there is usually enough of them so you don't have to wait long to get your drink. The bathrooms are always clean as well. There is no smoking but there 2 outdoor area if you like. I believe they now have a food truck there on some nights. So to wrap it up. Great local venue to see national touring acts. Run professionally. I would not hesitate if you see your favorite band is playing here. As for a nightly hang out I really can't say but this place has been open a long time so they must be doing something right. read more

Reuben the sound guy super rude to patrons, other employees. just about everyone. Is this old guy for real? Please tell me the meds have kicked in. No reason to annoy customers who pay good money to be there. Can't believe this guy is still working here after all of the complaints. He's been around forever, so that means he can continue to be obnoxious and literally make paying people leave. He has a medical problem, ok, but don't take it out on customers. No more excuses for his tired old act. read more

Sound was great once the band started. Site said doors open at 8 and band goes on at 9. Band didn't start until 11 and played until 2. Don't know if it was just the crowd that night or what but no one wanted to talk. Bunch of rude people there. It was like high school. If you didn't bring your own "click" you were left all alone to sit and drink while everyone else was having fun. There will have to be a great act playing for me to go back. read more

Went to see a friends band play. $5 domestic beer then they open for me and pour into a plastic cup...WTH if I wanted a draft id ask for a draft. Lady tells me it's because no glass yet these potatoes are serving mixed drinks and shots in glasses. Bouncers are all degenerates who like to harass paying customers yet not the pot smokers on the back patios who aren't drinking. Place reeks of weed btw if your into that you can just get a contact high no need to buy any. read more

Great concert venue, it's a little small for some of the musical stylings they bring in, but it's got a nice vibe and the acoustics are good. They are pretty versatile with the genres of music and the drink/ticket prices are reasonable. They take security pretty seriously too, which is comforting because many similar establishments don't. read more

I had to film a band performing at this place, so I didn't get to see everything this place has to offer, but from the stuff I did see, I was very impressed. First of they do let under 21 in, so that's always is a plus. The atmosphere is very awesome (if you love hard rock music YOU WILL LOVE THIS PLACE) and a very nice place to be. Since I am under 21 at the time of this review I can't comment on their alcohol selection, but from what I saw it was ok. They have live bands playing every weekend (I think). Inside there's a area where if you just want to drink and not listen to the band, the room has a sound prof wall. One thing that makes this bar unique id that they have a outdoor smoking section, so if you have a problem with smoking, you'll be ok here. When I turn 21, this will definitely be my favourite bar to go to. read more

Customer service is the worst, the door lady couldn't even keep track of who had a ticket and who did not at the Natalia Lafourcade show tonight. People were smuggling while she had a bunch of people at the window, pushing everyone around, we could even stand inside, much less walk or enjoy the show. It sucked. read more

I used to love scout bar. Back in the sick puppies, el nino, Wayne static days. But as of late, they've been sucking pretty hard.. boo guys... Just boo... read more

I went here last night for the first time to see Dark Tranquility, Amorphis, Moonspell, and Omnium Gatherum. Aside from the show being great, I really enjoyed this place. Great atmosphere, friendly staff, free parking, and well priced drinks (which were well mixed). I will definitely go back to this place when I get the chance, since I live in Sugar Land. read more

Went there on the eve of "Doomsday" 12/21/12. Scout is pretty legendary in the area as anyone who has ever made it big in the rock scene has played here. Smallish yes, disgusting green room yes, great beer prices and beautiful people? Well, mostly... Parking is great, I just wish it were closer to downtown. There's a ton of history to this place, and unlike Meridian and Fitzgeralds, this place is clean! read more

I have been here for a couple shows and I was really impressed. The venue is small, so there is a really intimate feeling when watching even big name acts. There is seating both inside and outside the bar, so if you smoke there is a comfortable spot outside and if not there is plenty of inside spots (both booths and tables). The drinks are reasonably priced, and they carry some great brands! They always have something going on, so if you are looking for something to do you can always pop in and see what's going on! read more

I enjoyed my drink & service, but they really need food options! Make sure to eat before seeing a show here.

I went to Scout Bar last night to watch an awesome band play but found out at the last minute that the bands time had been cut by an hour so that they could have a DJ play. There are plenty of clubs on Thursday nights with DJs. I came to listen to live music not Spotify. read more

I only been here twice, for Kamelot and Powerman 5000. Both times the place has been fantastic and quick. The Acoustics is surprisingly great, this is a small venue so be prepared to get early to get best spots and expect the restrooms to be cramped, more so after the show. It is far out from where I live (Spring) and still far from the center of the city. The parking is free and there is a big lot so no need to pay for paid parking. Drinks are strong and some specials depending on the day and show. security is tight which is a good thing. This was a two part venue and not sure if it still is, with the other room doing EDM music, but again correct me if I'm wrong. read more