Nightclubs and Nightlife in Houston
When you arrive via Bush Intercontinental Airport or Houston Hobby Airport and make your way to downtown Houston, you will be ready to experience how Houston sizzles at night. Find out about all the nightclubs, bars and nightlife, then plan your trip to include some exciting night-time entertainment. Where in Houston can you find the best entertainment, the best happy hour and the best place for wine lovers to unite?
The Mezzanine Lounge touts one of the best “Happy Hours” in the city. It is a sports bar like no other with thirty-five TVs. And if you think they are all on the “game” channel, think again. If you want to watch something in particular, just ask and they will find a location and TV for you. For something really unique take the elevator up to the mezzanine and spin the “shot wheel.” They offer over 30 beers and a full restaurant menu all night 365 days a year.
Firkin and Phoenix is in the cozy English pub style offering full service lunch and dinner. They have a great variety of bottled bear and 13 different beers on tap with inside seating or two outside patios. Get your favorite beer during their pint sale on Monday through Friday, 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm. You get your choice of a $2 domestic pint, $3.50 imported pint or $3 Wells. Not only that, Monday is free pool day – all day. Tuesday brings $3 – 23 oz beers and 40 cent wings. If you’re into poker, join them for Wednesday Pub Poker League and $8 beer pitchers.
Front Porch Pub has a full bar and nearly 100 different beer. They’ve been voted the #1 happy hour bar in Midtown. They’re just an all around fun after work bar or one where it’s just nice to feel like a local. They have a full menu and the kitchen serves until 1:00am. If you’re looking for something a little different, try the chocolate stout.
13 Celsius mirrors a European wine bar while being housed in a 1920s Mediterranean style building in Houston’s Midtown area. Sit at the marble bar and marvel at the windowed wine cellar (maintained at 13 degrees Celsius). Choose your favorite wine or be adventuresome and try something new. All their wines go well with the fine cheeses and meats offered. If you find a wine that speaks to you, take a bottle home. They are also a retail wine seller.
Agora offers gourmet coffees as well as imported beers and a large selection of wines along with their Greek yogurts and cheeses. It was voted the best coffeehouse in Houston by the Houston Press. But, don’t that lead you to think that this is just a day-time experience. It’s true, it is a bit on the tame side, but if that’s your style you will love the ambiance at Agora’s.
Anderson Fair started out as a coffee hangout, growing during the 60s and 70s to a local icon. In the 80s you could eat, drink and enjoy the show that was going on at the “AFair Theater” just 8 inches above floor level. The music that became famous during that time is still going strong and is called singer/songwriter in it’s traditional natural accompaniment without lip synching or synthesizing. It creates a very intimate performance between singer and audience.
Goode’s Armadillo Palace is a mix between a Texas honky-tonk and history museum. You’ll make up your mind one way or the other as to go on in when you drive up to the giant armadillo, wearing longhorns and breathing smoke, out front. One thing for sure, there’s only one Armadillo Palace. Once you’ve grabbed a pistol-handle to open the door and walked under a arch of antlers, you’ll settle right into the live music and saloon type bar. The menu is full of Texas-style dishes to go along with the great beer on tap.
Bar Annie is a late night bistro and bar where you will enjoy appetizers, salads and entrees with a Southwestern flair along with a full bar. It’s classy with a décor of wood accents and zebra print bar stools. The atmosphere is relaxed although even the bar is set with fine linens and china. For a fun night with a lot of class without the stuffiness the obvious choice is Bar Annie.
The Corkscrew is the place if you are a wine lover. You can peruse racks of wine for just the right one for the mood your in. If you can’t decide, converse with the knowledgeable and friendly staff for help in making your choice. If you’re just in the mood for a glass of wine, gather around the beautiful Cyprus bar and choose between thirty different wines. Watch the big screen TV, or move to a lounge atmosphere with comfortable seating and a quite conversational tone.
The Drake is a new and sizzling nightclub on trendy Washington Avenue. It’s located right across from The Corkscrew, so you’ll have a chance to look in on both hopping night spots. It’s housed in a former warehouse, but don’t let that fool you. The Drake is a classy cocktail lounge with dark brown leather sofas and chandelier lighting. It has the kind of romantic atmosphere where you’ll want to bring that someone special for an intimate evening.
Sammy’s, owned by the local talent, Sammy Relford, brings live music to his place every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. You’ll find the owner introducing professional musicians in the soul, jazz and funk genres. The dance floor is crowded and the entertainment is a lineup of local names such as Houston’s queen of R&B, Faye Robinson and the Mid City Players.
Numbers has it’s own motto, “No Dress Code, No Waitresses, No Valet and No Attitude.” This a place where everyone is welcome to settle in and enjoy a cold drink and hopping music. Top DJs spin the tunes with the added ambiance of a light show. Other nights they host up and coming artists of different venues. Join them Wednesday night for 50 cent beer.
Houston Nightlife
Houston is fun by day, but sizzling by night. There is a nightclub, bar and/or entertainment for everyone’s taste. And there are quite a few places that are so friendly, they make all who enter through their doors welcome. Enjoy your trip to Houston and pencil in on your calendar a few nights of fun.
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