Thumbs Up: POST has done an excellent job repurposing Houston's historic Downtown Post Office into…read morea multipurpose destination. Thumbs Up: The rooftop lawn and garden are beautiful and provide a relaxing place to enjoy the city skyline. Thumbs Up: Portions of the rooftop are dedicated to gardens that grow fresh produce, adding a unique touch to the space. Neutral: I wasn't able to determine where the harvested produce ultimately goes. I'm sure the information is available somewhere, but I don't recall seeing it during my visits. Thumbs Up: I can actually see my home from the rooftop. Thumbs Up: I've watched a few rooftop concerts from my balcony. Thumbs Up: As an added bonus, it's always entertaining to hear some of my neighbors complain about the "noise pollution" during HOA meetings. Living Downtown comes with unique advantages and occasional inconveniences. If someone can't tolerate city life, they may be happier living in the suburb provinces. Thumbs Down: Access to the rooftop is sometimes restricted during seasonal events and special art installations. I understand the need for ticketed events, but I wish general access to the public spaces could remain available whenever practical. Thumbs Down: I am able-bodied, but I couldn't help noticing that rooftop access appears difficult for visitors who use wheelchairs or have mobility impairments. The elevators are not easy to locate, and several were out of service during my many visits. Improving accessibility would make this space more welcoming for everyone.

Skylawn is a multipurpose space consisting of a rooftop park and organic farm at Post Houston. The…read moreviews of the skyline are amazing! I've visited a few times over the last few years. They host an array of events and activities (some are free, while others are ticketed). Events and activities include live music, DJs, yoga, Zumba, and seasonal events like Winter Wonderlawn during Christmas and Lunar New Year. There are seven gardens which take up about an acre. There's signs throughout the lawn that explain the different gardens and various spaces. Sky Farm is operated by Blackwood Educational Land Institute and they focus on regenerative agriculture and cultivation of food. The Outpost can be rented for events. Yelp Houston has hosted some events at the Outpost in the past. During the summer, it gets very hot! They have quite a few covered/shaded areas and there's vendors throughout if you need water or a beverage. There's lots of seating too (both covered and uncovered). A visit to Post Houston isn't complete without making the trek up to Skylawn! The views alone are worth it!

Chris was very accommodating to my needs!! The party hall was a clean and had a lot of amenities…read moreThank you for making my Fur Baby's 1st Bday truly memorable!!! Snoopy truly appreciates it.. And Mike is a truly talented artist!!! Our guests enjoyed sitting for him to get a caricature.... We will definitely use you at our next event!!! 5 all day long!!!!

A great work out! If you are trying to get fit Chris is your man he will work you out to get where…read moreyou want to be. Just a heads up be ready to sweat like never before.

Doesn't look like much when you drive past - okay, I'm using the canned Yelp message there - and,…read moreif you arrive at night, it's likely that you'll drive right past it. The Palladium is located on a one-way freeway frontage road, so you can't make a U-turn to get there if you pass it up. But it's not one to avoid. The Palladium is not a franchise of a nationwide company named after Arthur Murray or Fred Astaire. It's a local concern, and doesn't offer as much as the other two studios I listed. I've gone to their Latin events, and here's what it looks like: They have in-house instructors, and also bring in people from outside Houston. (I wrote about California's Kathy Reyes in two prior reviews, I hope she's reading this and makes the trip to Houston some time!) They have classes, and they have dance parties. Both are run well, charging market rates. Lots of parking. One medium-sized dance floor, two smaller studios. The bar sells drinks, both alky and non-alky. Restrooms are deep in the bowels of the building, down the hall to the left. The people who come are a good company, and are fixinta learn to dance better and to have fun. The social dance community of Houston is smaller than in other cities, so there's much overlap from one instructor to another, and it's likely that you'll meet someone there who you danced with somewhere else. I haven't met any snobs yet, but you can't assume that they won't be there. I first went to the Palladium for New Years Eve. I've been several times since then. The experience was similar to others I've been to in other cities. I've had a good time, and never drove home thinking "well, that was a waste of a hundred mile drive one-way." Beaumont simply has nothing like The Palladium, likely because few people in the Coonie Triangle are interested in ballroom or Latin dancing. I encourage you to find a class or party and stop on by.

Really great dance classes - very friendly to beginners and very easy to follow. Took salsa and…read morebachata classes here and would highly recommend going here. Sign up for classes ahead of time and be sure to account for traffic so that you make it in time for class and if there is a line at the check in.

I love a good, open venue space. So much beauty in one place, it's not a secret why so many book…read moretheir special events here. Beautiful views of the city from all directions, a trusted & large vendor list for you to choose whatever you need, the chandeliers, the drama. There were a few gimmicks I noticed that wouldn't deter me from coming again, but definitely are notable. One elevator for over 400 guests, come on. Difficult directions on where to park/how to access the building, unacceptable.

Wow, just wow. One of the most beautiful venues I have ever seen with hands down the best staff. I…read moreattended the most beautiful event here a few days ago and I have to say, this venue was an absolute show stopper. The attention to detail. The beautiful bar. The ambiance. The chandeliers. The view out of the windows. I have never experienced such luxury! I'm sure it costs a pretty penny, but there is certainly a reason why. This is a well known venue because of the gorgeous atmosphere and the luxury feel from the moment you step out of your vehicle. You are made to feel like YOU are the main character!

This is a cute little date spot. The outside area is huge. The lighting and setup is really cute…read more They have parties and poetry nights here. No food but there has been a taco truck and pizza maker on site depending on the day I'm guessing. Free parking is street parking and very scarce but they do have a valet lot. Bartenders are nice. Drinks are average priced.

Went to the Speakeasy Burlesque show Friday night and had a blast. This is a very small and…read moreintimate venue area which made the show an even better show as the ladies were able to interact a bit with the audience. Loved the New Orleans speakeasy vibes of the place. The ladies were beautiful and funny will definitely be coming back as they did inform us there are different ladies each night.

Great drinks & great space, love the music & the interior decor is so classy and intimate yet very…read morespacious. Whether crowded or not this spot is a vibe. I ordered their tart cherry old fashioned & it was a solid choice, I'd recommend! Been here twice & I'd be back again, great spot for a good night out.

Giving this a 4 just to be fair. This is a speakeasy. When you walk in it appears to be a bakery…read moreand they sell some tubed drinks. When we entered no one said hi or anything so we just kept it moving past that part. When you go to the back its cute and the have a huge outside patio where all the tables were reserved. We sat for a while and the crowd kept getting younger and younger so we left. They also should invest in new patio furniture.

Good sports bar with sand volleyball courts and an open air feel…read more Bartenders are friendly and quick. Food option was a pop up crawfish boil that was the best we've had this year. Young after work crowd on our Friday visit with large groups watching the World Cup and Astros. Overall, a good spot for drinks with friends.

Called to make a reservation the day before the Mexico-South Korea game and was put down for a…read moretable for 6 inside. I called back again to make sure there wasn't a minimum or anything, and they confirmed my reservation. When I showed up on game day, I walked into the full bar that clearly had no tables and went up to a man with a Decoy shirt on who said they don't do reservations. I told him I had just spoken to someone yesterday, and he "you have wrong information, there's no way we can do reservations with this many people - you probably called the corporate office (it's the number listed on their website so that made no sense)" and was very dismissive of me and not apologetic whatsoever. It's totally understandable that reservations wouldn't be possible on a World Cup day. Seems like the staff are not all on the same page, or I was misled to just get my group into the bar (which has happened at other bars during the tournament so it's not unheard of). Had to take my three nieces elsewhere at the last minute and don't imagine I'll be returning after that experience.

I came here for a Salsa night last friday…read more Oh man it was so much fun. Beautiful facility, nice restooms. Its a spacious and classy place!

If your looking for a first class party venue, this place is it! I'm an event planner and recently…read moreworked a wedding at Hughes Manor. 146 guests during covid-19, Feb 2021. From our first sit down meeting (before covid) to the emails and day of event set up and load out, Kate and Janell were professional, personable and covered all of our questions and requests with a smile. It's the little details that make a difference in a good event and Hughes Manor checked all the boxes for me. Lots of outdoor seating selections, a nice variety of tables and chairs, special lighting fixtures, and accessible a/v hook ups - Hughes Manor is full service! Most importantly the bride and groom and their families were SO HAPPY with the venue and the catering crew - Churrascos. Thank you Hughes Manor for making this wedding picture perfect!