I had high hopes for this place but was very disappointed. Overall, they missed the mark across the…read moreboard from service to atmosphere. Walked-in 10 PM on a Friday evening, the place did not appear busy, less than a third occupied. A hostess/sever inquired if we had a reservation, we did not, (we popped in on a whim). It was a bit of an odd interaction, almost as-if they only accept reservations? We were about to give up and just go next door, as my friend gestured at the empty seats and asked if we could sit at the bar, also only occupied by a couple. We should have taken this first impression as a sign to leave. It took over 30 minutes just to order our cocktails, only to then be told they're out of everything and can only make four of the signature cocktails. We then waited another 15+ minutes to receive our basic "essential" cocktails that were still $20-25/each. Only few other guest trickled in after us, leaving most of the bar still empty. We tried to withhold our judgment, assuming maybe there just wasn't enough staff. But the servers would stand around talking amongst themselves behind the bar or with a possible boyfriend. At this point, the other guests near by are also getting restless trying to order/closeout. A group of men gave up and finally walked out. The lack of service and quality cocktails were the greatest offenders. However, for a place trying to position itself as a luxury, hotel lobby bar-inspired experience, the vibe is just off. The large fake plants look cheap and the giant teddy bear is just weird. The only redeeming feature was the pianist. I guess I'll stick to their other concepts.

What a great find! You wouldn't have any idea how elegant it is from the outside. Beautiful spot…read morethat does look just like an upscale NYC or London hotel lobby. I'd been before when it was an event space and wouldn't have ever recognized it. They have a piano and other live music in a refined setting, which Houston really needed. Some fun cocktails and a few bites are on the menu. I think it's a great spot for after dinner drinks in the galleria area.

If you're looking for the perfect venue, look no further than 1111 Studewood Place! This place is…read morethe real deal--a stunning venue with breathtaking views of downtown Houston. Nestled in the historic and vibrant area known as "The Heights," it truly feels like a hidden gem. I chose this location for my husband's 40th birthday bash, and let me tell you, it was the best decision ever! With a Casino Royale James Bond theme, I wanted a venue that could deliver an exclusive vibe, and 1111 Studewood Place did not disappoint. My husband was completely surprised and in awe of the space, and it certainly wowed our guests! I've never received so many compliments during a party; everyone was thrilled by the beautiful details and had an absolute blast! A huge shoutout to Muyiwa, who is a complete professional! He attended to my every need and was a master at putting out fires before I even realized there was a problem. His connections with vendors made everything seamless--from catering and wait staff to casino tables, beverages, decorations, and luxury lounge seating. He offers these services as add-ons or can provide contact information, which took so much stress off my shoulders during the planning process. Oh and as so many others have mentioned parking, valet included! I did add a backdrop for some extra flair, but honestly, the venue is gorgeous on its own! The event was an absolute blast--we danced the night away and truly felt like we were in the movie Casino Royale. I wouldn't hesitate to host another event here; in fact, everyone at my party was so impressed that they immediately started planning their next event at this venue! The rooftop setup is fantastic, giving you the best of both worlds. If it rains, you still have a beautiful indoor space to enjoy. It's clear that this venue is thoughtfully designed, and my husband and his friends had the time of their lives. They even mentioned how jealous they were and wished their wives would plan something similar for them--so I think I earned the best wifey award! I highly recommend 1111 Studewood Place. Don't hesitate to book your event here; you'll definitely be the talk of the town!

Love this place and they carry my favorite tequila La Santa with the best view in the cityread more

The hubs conducted a happy hour Yelp search, zeroed in on Lawless, as there aren't many in the top…read more10 that we haven't tried, and we made our way over! Lawless gives speakeasy vibes as from the entrance (I wish they'd pull that carpet as there's a stale smell when you walk in), you don't get the full glory of this spot. Now, once you head upstairs, there's a different (and much more exciting) story to be told! The street view, the balcony, the decor, and the "dark loungey" aesthetic is giving! We had a round of drinks ($3 off for happy hour)! The hubs had an old fashioned, and I ordered the pineapple ginger beer -- which is actually on the mocktail list, but I wanted it and added tequila. Danny, our fantastic bartender/server, was excellent (personable and attentive). He manned the bar and checked on us frequently. We ordered the fried ravioli and the meatball appetizers and (although they took quite a while to arrive) they were delicious! All in all, we'd definitely recommend and return with friends. Cheers!

If it's not clear from the Yelp listing, this place is an event-only space. Not open to the public.read more

I am writing this review to say thank you for hosting our Miami Hurricane Alumni event for the the…read moreFinal Four! At first I was frustrated with how slow the bar staff was. I had asked the girl for a side car and she nodded and acknowledged my order. 15 minutes later she was still doing other things and had not made my drink. Then took someone else's order. That made me upset but we wound up finding a table top and ordering from the waitress. Chrissy made up for my initial impression of the bar. She apologized for the slow wait. When having a big event you need more than 2 people behind the bar and they need to be efficient. Spending more than 10 minutes making one drink order is not efficient. Food was provided at the event and I'm not sure if what they served is part of their regular menu. The Cajun pasta, fish nuggets and wings were good! I definitely went back for seconds. We stayed longer after the alumni event was over and enjoyed their R&B night. They turn down the lights after a certain time and it turns into a lounge vibe rather than a sports bar. What made me happy was R&B night was actually R&B night! They played so many great jams from 80s, 90s and 2000s. I hate when R&B night winds up being hip hop and twerk music. So this definitely made my night!

First time at Magnolia Ballroom and I was only here for a World Cup watch party (Dutch fans…read morementioned this spot after the walk to the stadium).. It's more of an event space with a lot of history rather than a typical bar, but they transformed it for the Netherlands/Sweden watch party and did a great job... International flags hanging everywhere, a big screen, and small tables set up that kept things intimate. We watched the game with a mix of fellow Netherlands and Curaçaoan fans, which I know can be a complicated relationship, but we were all there in orange so it was all love. One thing I really appreciated was they let you bring in outside food.. they made a special menu for drinks, and the cocktails were pretty decent too. (I ordered a margarita).. Service was friendly, and honestly one waiter was all they needed. Glad I got to check this place out. The natural sunlight coming through, the old wood floors and staircases.. you can really feel the history in there. Vintage vibes all around... Cool spot.

The setting is very 'Texas'. As in, flags everywhere. The entry is a bit musky but once you get…read moreupstairs the smell clears right up. Table settings, wood floors, and natural light inside the (small) event space make for a nice enough atmosphere. Service: considering that I had gone to the trouble of setting up an appointment and they completely ignored me - even after I knocked on the office door, watched them look at me, and continue about their business - I'm gonna go with "unfriendly" Location: in the heart of downtown, which could be sketchy later in the night. Food: They do allow outside catering after all (hooray!) and beverages Overall: meh. A definite no.

Hear me out........... I'm not coming here again. I do have…read moreto say that while I stayed at The Hotel ZaZa in Dallas with my sister we had a spectacular time! I wanted to go to a cozy staycation in Houston and even though my heart and soul was telling me to go to The Westin Downtown, my favorite hotel in Houston, I wanted to stay somewhere different. First of all, as a content creator that highlights her travels I needed to get content on a different hotel. The problem is, I knew I would be let down by Hotel Zaza Houston because Dallas is just more fabulous and fancy. Their aim is to please. This is not....that. So, on arrival to the hot there is a person who opens the door for you but that is it. There wasn't an offer to take my luggage or bring it to my room. In Dallas, they trip over you to assist you and they definitely earned the big tips my sister and I gave. They seemed like they Loved their job. Anyways, first world problems and definitely not the biggest deal. I am definitely capable of bringing my own luggage to the room. Now the reception was fine and quick to get me to my room. I had worked the night before and chose to go get a manicure and pedicure before my arrival to Hotel ZaZa so I could be nice and tired when it was time to go to bed. I honestly am getting irritated with the check-in and check- out times of hotels lately. When I was younger, growing up and up until recent years check-in time was noon or 1PM. Their check - in time is 4 PM, soon it's going to be midnight. There was a mention of early check in on th e website but I'm sure it involved paying more money. I'll pass. Also, to check out late, same thing even though I was leaving early Friday morning. Now, the room was just basic. I blame myself for this because I just picked the cheapest room. I did bring products to clean and sanitize the room and they probably should have put more effort into cleaning the room. I shouldn't feel icky when doing a quick clean up. The sheets were clean and so was the shower. The shower was wonderful! Great temperature and pressure. It was soothing! Now I didn't do turn down service but housekeeping did come around to give free bottled water, ice, and a Moon Pie. I saw that the gross Moon pies were part of turn down service. No thank you! I passed on room service and just Doordash. The food options were too expensive to be basic and unappealing. I asked for a specific blanket my first night and it took over two hours to receive and it wasn't what I asked for. Bummer! The room got cold but not like I prefer. Honestly, my stay was just okay. I didn't even film content my second day. I just vegged out and relaxed.

First time staying here while in Houston. The hotel is very nice. It's pricey but the rooms are…read morevery nice. The shower has lots of pressure and the beds are comfortable. They put coffee out every morning by the elevator. The bar is nice. The parts that are not that good are they only have valet parking no self park. Also my room must have been near the 10 even though it wasn't facing it and the road noise was louder than expected. Will stay here again for sure.

Attended a private event at The Houston Club. Parked at 811 Louisiana Garage that was catty corner…read morefrom the club. I followed 2 ladies that were headed to the same event via the underground tunnel since it was hot outside. However, she led us to another similar sounding club - never knew there was another club. The other lady led us back to the garage elevator where we then followed the reliable directions provided by the host of the event. Arrived, checked in and enjoyed the evening event. The view from the 39th floor was quite spectacular - it was like watching live traffic on the highway. The Hors d'Oeuvres at the club were quite good. That makes sense as they are a long standing eating establishment in this city. There were spring rolls, chicken fingers, beef skewers, various dips with pita bread or pretzel bread sticks. Loved the spring rolls and chicken tenders best. Some of my company had beef skewers dipped in crab dip. I tried dipping the chicken fingers with the crab dip - quite good. The desserts of chocolates and mini tarts were just enough to round up the evening that flew by in the wink of an eye. Tried a sparkling brut and it's the pairing to do. There was a tequila tasting event and we tried swigs of 3 different types of tequila. They also made a refreshing citrus tequila on the rocks for my table of 4. After that, I started hydrating with 2 glasses of soda water. Time flew by so quickly and it was time to go. The kind host made sure the parking ticket had a validation sticker. Exiting the garage was a breeze.

Luvz. Always a wonderful experience. Steeped in Texas history and with the greatest service in…read moreHouston to boot.

I attended a fraternal alumni dinner at The Wynden. I drove in from San Antonio for the event. This…read moreplace is super easy to get to, and pretty near the highway. The venue is beautiful and was perfect for about the 175-200 that were in there. They had round tables set up for 10 at each table. Fortunately for me, I sat closest to the door - which is nearby where the buffet was set up in a side room. Unfortunately for me, this is also by the kitchen is located, so when the caterers were cleaning up, I was a little distracted from my guest speakers by the clanking of dishes and cleanup in the back. If you were looking to book for a wedding, where music would be playing, I don't think the cleanup would impact your event. The microphone system (which I don't know if it was provided by the venue or by my organization) was a little low volume for what we needed. But overall, visually, this place is a great venue for weddings, guest speakers, etc.

I have never seen management yell at staff in front of guests at a wedding until tonight at the…read moreWynden. Wtf.