Houston's Best Hookup Spot 2008

Sushi restaurant and lounge features Asian fusion dishes and sleek, club-like decor.

Reviews:

• “truly disappointed. wretched sushi. music way too loud.”
• “Night club or sushi restaurant???”
• “Love the happy hour!”
• “Just Okay”
• “A (M- – - – ) (rhymes with House) joined us for lunch!!!”

Tips: Try a Tsunami Punch, served with Southern Comfort, amaretto, vodka, cold sake, grenadine and fresh juice. It’s served in a 60-ounce fishbowl and is plenty for two.

RA Sushi Bar Restaurant or email RA Sushi Bar Restaurant

This rustic, village favorite lures Rice undergrads with a big patio and big beer selection.

Reviews:

• “Great beer specials”
• “great place for a beer on the patio”
• “Cozy little bar”

Tips: Padded bar stools provide a more comfortable alternative to aging outdoor picnic tables.

Little Woodrow’s in The Village

High-energy live entertainment, upscale clubbing and VIP lounging await visitors to this downtown super club.

Reviews:

• “Fun place”
• “Nice staff!”
• “Awesome Atmosphere!”
• “Congratulations Yaxkin”
• “Something New”

Tips: The club offers VIP memberships that enable reservations in exclusive club areas, express valet, member discounts and monthly billing options.

Venue or email Venue

It’s not on Baker Street, but the attraction of this relaxed little bar is elementary.

Reviews:

• “Good After-Work Spot. Older Crowd”
• “My new hangout”
• “Horrible”
• “Ehh, there’s better”
• “RUDE and UNPROFESSIONAL”

Sherlock’s Baker St. Pub-Westheimer or email Sherlock’s Baker St. Pub-Westheimer

Status is the place for an extravagant and unique night out in Houston with VIP and celebrity service available.

Reviews:

• “great atmosphere”
• “what happened to this club?”
• “Waiting to see what the clubs going to be like”
• “night club”
• “CLASSY CLUB, BEST BARTENDERS AND THE DJ WAS ON FIRE!!”

Status or email Status

The club’s motto says it all: “No Dress Code, No Waitresses, No Valet and No Attitude.”

Reviews:

• “eccentric…league of its own”
• “28 yrs and Going”
• “The Best of the Worst.”
• “No BS”
• “Same as it ever was……”

Tips: The drinks are cheap: Wednesdays are 50-cent beer nights; Fridays include 50-cent Shiner and $1.25 well drinks.

Numbers

This haute spot has experienced a resurgence in popularity, luring the after-gala set back to its pub-like environs.

Reviews:

• “Ole legends in View”
• “OLD CROUD”
• “Where adults go”
• “An Exclusive Club”

Tips: Even though jeans and heels are the reigning style for women, leave the denim behind for an evening at this refined outpost. Men can get away with jeans if they wear blazers and loafers as well.

Remington Bar or email Remington Bar

This 25,000-square-foot super club hosts West Houston’s biggest party.

Reviews:

• “FUN”
• “I love this club!”
• “Don’t think so”
• “Beware of False Advertising!”
• “tries too hard”

Tips: Don’t want to valet? There’s self parking in back of the club or overflow parking in Lazy Boys parking lot with bus service every 10 minutes.

HUSH Nightclub

Downtown see-and-be-seen nightclub for a high-class ambiance, pearl mosaic bar, massive top-shelf liquor menu and VIP bottle service.

Reviews:

• “great music wednesdaysss!”
• “Trendy”
• “Seen it, done it, eh.”
• “SLEEEEEEEZY!!!!”
• “Dead Night”

Tips: The club is 18-and-up for women and 21-and-up for men.

Scene Lounge

Shepherd Plaza lounge for relaxed mingling, friendly clientele and notoriously stiff drinks.

Reviews:

• “Quality Lounging???”
• “Identity Crisis”
• “Great dive bar”
• “Not safe for young women”
• “Best martinis in Houston”

Tips: The club features live DJs every Sunday and Wednesday from 9pm until close.

Davenport or email Davenport

Good news, bohemians: There’s a place to drink downtown without tripping over a velvet rope.

Reviews:

• “I LOVE BEER! I LOVE FLYING SAUCER!”
• “Many try, but there is only one!”
• “great fun”
• “excellent atmosphere”
• “Stupid Manager”

Tips: Tuesday is singer-songwriter night, an open mike for musicians. Wednesday is Brewery Night (buy the featured beer, keep the glass). On Sundays, Texas brews are only $2.50 per pint.

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