Houston's Best 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

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
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A thriving bar scene, slick dining and cool tunes make this one of downtown’s most reliable hot spots.

Reviews:

• “Extremely fun night out”
• “Service is UNAcceptable”
• “Bad Service just ruins it!”
• “If you have the money, they have the time”
• “go here”

Tips: The two-hour limit is for dining tables. At the bar, you can stay as long as you like.

Sambuca

An Irish heart beats proudly within this Rice Village pub.

Reviews:

• “WORST BAR IN THE VILLAGE!”
• “Chair pulling!!!”
• “Do not go here, there are other great bars in the village”
• “Good place for happy hour; slow service”
• “if you want to be hassled at the door, this is the place to go”

Tips: Two bucks for Long Island Iced Teas until close on Tuesday.

Brian O’Neill’s
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Midtown pub with live music, plenty of drink specials and an ample outdoor patio.

Reviews:

• “BAGGY JEANS! That sob must be blind.”
• “Great Bar!!! Shoe Policy Enforced!!”
• “not a bad spot. reasonable parking.”
• “It is what it is.”
• “RAClST and ignorant door guys”

Tips: Happy hour is Monday through Friday, with $6 domestic pitchers from 4pm to 8pm.

Pub Fiction

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

Thai touches accent traditional Mexican dishes at this popular River Oaks restaurant.

Reviews:

• “Do not plan a special celebration here”
• “A big YES to Tealas!”
• “Best margaritas in Houston”
• “Almost as good as expected”
• “Now that is Mexican Food!”

Tips: Hit up happy hour from 3pm to 6pm, Monday-Friday for a $1 discount on specialty margaritas.

Teala’s Mexican Restaurant & Bar
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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

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

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

This Montrose area cafe and lounge is a classy hangout for after-work groups or late-night dates.

Reviews:

• “NOT RECOMMENDED….DON’T GO!!!!”
• “Best Martinis!”
• “Didn’t feel it.”
• “Satisfies every time”
• “Great Atmosphere, Great Food, Great Service”

Tips: The brasserie is located in a strip center in a space last occupied by a laundry center. There’s no sign out front, so look for the hefty wooden doors.

Absinthe Brasserie

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