Houston's Best Over-30 Singles Scene

Posh little Rice Village joint cuts a space-age, bachelor-pad groove.

Reviews:

• “Best White Pizza in Houston!”
• “Good drinks”
• “quaint chill lounge in rice village”
• “It’s okay…”
• “Unreasonable Staff”

Tips: The lounge is often open even when the restaurant downstairs is closed. If the front door is locked, climb the staircase in the back of the parking lot to access the patio and the lounge.

Lounge at Benjy’s

Upscale professionals flock to this snazzy, high-as-a-cloud club for rarefied air and too-hip-to-be-square music.

Reviews:

• “Overpriced and falling apart!!”
• “Best Bar in Town!”
• “I liked it!”
• “Time for a facelift”
• “GREAT VIEWS!!!”

Tips: Find happy-hour drink specials on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Ladies have no cover charge on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Scott Gertner’s SkyBar

This British pub lays claim to authentic English tradition.

Reviews:

• “I actually can’t fault The Red Lion”
• “Why go anywhere else?”
• “Great Customer Service and Fantastic Food”
• “Great Pub, Great Local”
• “Excellent Pub”

Tips: Red Lion is open for lunch. Bring your laptop and get some work done with the free Wi-Fi access.

Red Lion Pub or email Red Lion Pub

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

Inner Loop sports bar keeps its neighborhood cred with darts, trivia night and smoker-friendly pation with a giant TV.

Reviews:

• “great night out”
• “Great Inner Loop Hang Out”
• “Love This Pub”
• “Great Neighborhood Bar”
• “Best neighborhood bar”

Tips: There’s no kitchen here, but several nearby pizza and sandwich spots will deliver to the bar.

Roeders Pub – Neighborhood Sports Pub or email Roeders Pub – Neighborhood Sports Pub

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

Clear Lake-area hangout for urban cowboys (and girls).

Reviews:

• “Best 2-stepin on South side but smoky”
• “Wonderful club for over 30”

Tips: From Wednesday to Saturday, take advantage of happy-hour prices with $1.75 longnecks, and $1.50 wells and wine until 9pm.

Big Texas Dance Hall & Saloon

Travel through Houston’s past at this classy cocktail lounge near Market Square.

Reviews:

• “Love the crowd!!!!!!”
• “Not mixed/ multi cultured”
• “Uhm, Yeah I don’t think so…”
• “Great Friday Night Crowd!”
• “Hot night spot on friday nights, Great customer service "

Tips: A VIP area affiliated with the coffee shop offers a private space for business meetings and video conferencing.

The Cotton Exchange Bar & Lounge

Small Midtown club packs in the pretty people for dancing, drinks and nightly in-house DJs.

Reviews:

• “Don’t Go”
• “The place SUUUCKS”
• “Beware of theives”
• “Avoid going there at every cost”
• “Need to bribe the doorman to let u in”

Tips: Table reservations are available and should be made at least 24 hours in advance.

Escobar

Festive two-story tavern’s drink specials, games and music attract a diverse downtown crowd.

Reviews:

• “Slainte is no more.”
• “TERRIBLE BEER”
• “Never Again”
• “surprised by some of these other reviews”
• “Uptight Staff”

Tips: Beginning in late November until the spring, Slainte will be closed for lunch. The kitchen remains open for dinner during winter hours.

Slainte Irish Pub