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    Tony's Corner Pocket

    4.1 (83 reviews)
    ModerateGay Bars
    Open 7:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    Divey
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    Loud
    Outdoor seating

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    Megan M.

    If you like your bars just a little on the trashy side, this place is for you. I dig it. But I like a little raunch now and then. And it's the other side of the spectrum from the gay bars in Montrose, of which I only like one. This place is friendly. In Montrose you either get uppity or creepy. I don't get that feeling from staff or patrons here, aside from maybe one or two of the dancers. It's a wild Saturday night out. Lots of fun, unless you're an uppity prude. And if you are, I'm sure Montrose will welcome you with open arms... I mean catty stares.

    View of downtown from the second floor patio space
    Sung In K.

    Every night at Tony's is a good night. Did you know that they're open every day of the year? I had the honor of meeting Tony on one of the slower nights during Harvey, and learned that his vision was to have a place for the community to come together for a drink, no matter what day of the year. On one of those rare, slow nights, you'll get to personally know the bartenders and Tony, and have a fun time doing shooters and dancing to the jukebox. On most nights, you'll have your wretched fun with all the fabulous dancers, who will be wearing almost nothing and shaking their bootay thing trying to earn some $ (for college tuition?). If you're prudish and can't handle a little friendly flirting, you probably won't like it here. There is also a nice little patio space, for when you need a little break from the craziness inside, and enjoy a beautiful view of downtown Houston while lazily conversing with your friends.

    Is this a Gay bar? Too many straight females here for the guys. Good looking guys but they only show attention to the infestation of females. WE are just extra. Get them out of here. Dance for US! I'd gladly tip if one of the guys would bypass a female and show me attention. Tony I've know you for years. Fix this. No girlfriends allowed. Geez. Luv u tho.. Ps as we speak some "healthy" looking girl just scooted me out of the way. Sigh... I miss true GAY bars

    Brian D.

    Ok, so me and my friends are regulars here. How do you tell if you're a regular? If you know most of the dancers' names and even have nicknames for some of them (there's Leech, and Ratchet, and there's Flat Ass -- just to name a few), then you're probably a regular. And if the bartender (our favorite is Josh, who mans the back bar) has a special drink he makes just for you and your friends, then you're probably a regular. Fridays and Saturdays are when they're busiest and when most of the dancers are out. Thursdays and Sundays are more relaxed, so if you don't like competing with others for the dancers' attention then those two days are your best bet. Like others have mentioned, if you're a prude or if dive bars aren't your thing, then Tony's is probably not for you. Otherwise, this is a great hangout just to chill at or to stare at half-naked boys. There's a few regular creepsters who I always stare down and make slashing gestures at when they try to approach us, but otherwise everyone is friendly and just looking to have a good time. And the boys always try to make sure you're having fun, so make sure you tip them because they work hard (har har). Just please don't play pool on the pool table -- that's not what it's there for! (pet peeve of mine, sorry).

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    5 years ago

    Super awesome staff great sexy guys string drinks friendly people!! We love the community we love everyone

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    5 years ago

    Tony is amazing, the drinks are perfect. I wish every bar made me feel as comfortable. Thirteen out of ten stars. -Shawna

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    8 years ago

    Love this place. The patio seating with a beautiful view of Downtown Houston, the bartender was awesome.

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    Super fun vibe, nice bartenders and a fun show! Great outside seating with outside music and several areas to sit. Nice views of downtown.

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    9 years ago

    I love this bar!! Chill atmosphere, really nice dancers and the crowd is super friendly!!

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    16 years ago

    well..... where do I start.... I don't know really. Lots of strippers on Th so bring your singles! Fun bar!

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    Omg Chris Zuniga, best bR tender by far! Great customer service followed by Jordan! Absolute best quality by all the bar tendeders!!!

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    10 years ago

    Great place to have fun.. Bartenders are really friendly... Strippers are more into girls in a gay bar.. Not cute...

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    8 years ago

    Nice place to go. I enjoyed the performances. Most of these dancers actually can dance.

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    15 years ago

    A chill place with dancers. I liked the Latin/ reggae

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    This play was so much fun definerly didn't think it would be as cool as it was but I appreciate all the fun

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    10 years ago

    Found this place via Yelp while visiting and had a great time. Andy was an awesome bartender!

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    Ask the Community - Tony's Corner Pocket

    Do y'all have gay strippers that give lap dances?

    Too many girlfriends.. most guys only pay attention to the girls.. I used to support this place. I've known Tony for years but the infestation of females is a big deterrent

    Is this and 18+ or only 21+?

    21+

    I'm looking for a job seriously. May someone help me?

    No. This is not a place to find a job.

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    It's always fun to come on Wednesday and Sunday nights for drag performances and the amateur strip contest.

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    I have not been to the club scene for a long while until recently. I only came here because my…read moreout-of-town friend visiting. I couldn't believe that was my first time step into South Beach Club (SoBe) since I moved to Houston almost 2 decades ago. Every time I came to SoBe, I got turned away by the long line wrapped around the parking lot before midnight. That's when I normally get off work. But this time, we stopped by on Saturdays. We came super early, like 9:30 pm. Yeah. We got our free pass. Normally, it's $10 cover charge, which isn't bad because there is a huge dance floor with high tech lighting system and sounds system. It was totally worth every penny. Because we love to dance. We adore the music to our liking, more like in the 90's oldies. Yeah, we are older than most people on the dance floor. Thank goodness they didn't kick us out. I remember one night there was a huge group of young Asian guys came in around 10 pm. There were also many birthday celebrations around the seating area. Boy, I would love to sit on a cozy chair after dancing my ass off. Looks like they have some kind of VIP access. There were also girls and straight couples on the dance floor and around the lounge area. Oh, there is a cool patio on the side. Restroom was clean. Looks like there was some kind of upgrades at the club. Yeah. I would definitely return.

    Always great staff and fun times. A true open and accepting environment. I recommend getting on the…read morespeakers and dancing the night away.

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    Guest DJ Nina Flowers on the Easter Saturday night ($20 cover charge)
    Guest DJ Nina Flowers on the Easter Saturday night ($20 cover charge)
    Futuristic bar as we walked in
    Futuristic bar as we walked in
    Dance floor at 9:30 pm

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    Dance floor at 9:30 pm
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    if you're looking for a place that confuses attitude with atmosphere, Pearl Bar Houston delivers…read morewith 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.

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    4.0
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    Get ready, set and play! Then, pause…read more I recently discovered a dance bar after the closure of my beloved Eagle Houston bar. This Play Nightlife bar is located at the former Hamburger Mary's and Buddy's aka Kiki's on Grant Street of the Montrose Gayborhood. The entire complex has Hollywood neon sign on it. The left side is called Club Pause. The right side is called Play Nightlife. Together they are called Pause/Play (like on the music machine). On the weekends, Club Pause opens at noon and music starts at 10 pm. There are other activities like karaoke nights on Wednesdays and Thirsty Thursday etc. I'm usually here on Friday and Saturday nights after 11 pm. Saturdays seem to have a bigger crowd. Club Pause has bounce music by DJ Jimmy D on Saturdays and Sundays. It's a place to hang out and dance. I like to dance at Play Nightlife because the deejays are from the former Eagle Houston. CJ Fader was the resident deejay upstairs and DJ Jimmy Skinner was the resident deejay downstairs. Music is more danceable than South Beach Houston. There are not many parking spots up front. People usually park elsewhere and bar hop to Play from neighboring bars. There are 2 taco trucks in the parking lot. My favorite food truck Pixi Dust Houston is previously called Eagle Eats. That explains why I come to Play Nightlife more often than any other gay bars in the Houston's Gayborhood.

    love drag events here, pretty chill environment. wish there were more nonalcoholic drink options…read moreand bathrooms were cleaner

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    Wall at Pause
    Wall at Pause
    New kind of dance bar on Friday night
    New kind of dance bar on Friday night
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    Behind Closed Doors

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    4.5
    (67 reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    On my recent trip to Houston!…read more When I was searching for dowtown bars and dancing, Behind Closed Doors popped up. It looked dark, clubbish, and fun (exactly what I was looking for) and I couldn't wait to come here. After a 25 minute Uber ride we were downtown and walking to our destination. At first we could not find it but thankfully a nice gentlemen showed us where it was. Upon walking in, darkness with these bright lights paved our way. We sat down at the bar, but realized dancing did not start until 10pm. The bartender came over and said to us "we have a speakasy behind door #3" we were like WHAT! Let's go. So, we walked down the dark hallway and pushed open door #3 (hence the name) to find this super cool speakeasy bar. Dim lights, really modern decor, comfy suede chairs and best of all, some really great cocktails. If you are ever in Downtown Houston, I highly recommend you coming here. I promise you will have the best time. We did not stay for dancing.

    Behind Closed Doors is a cool downtown "speakeasy" experience. Each room has its own vibe and…read moremusic, which makes it feel like you're discovering something new as you move around. The drinks were solid, and the overall atmosphere was definitely a vibe. We went on a Saturday evening, so it was pretty crowded, but once we found our spot in the Gold Room, we stayed there most of the night. Great music, great energy, and a unique concept. Definitely worth checking out if you're looking for something different for a night out. Not sure how it took me this long to stumble in here. Parking is what it is downtown so, there's that.

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    Inside
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    Entrance
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