Where is the Best No-Cover Nightspot in Houston, Texas?
The drinks are overpriced, when the bartender told me $31 and some change for a shot and two drinks, my response was immediately, “I DON’T wanna leave it open…” when I handed him my card. We finished our drinks and moved to the dance floor where many people who appeared underage or very young (similar to the crowd at Bond) were grinding on eachother. Of course, the dance floor was somewhat crowded because of the line for the bathroom that strung all the way out to the middle of the floor (just 2 stalls in the womens room). Needless to say, this venue was small. And, even though it’s “smoke free” except for the patio, the patio just off of the front door (that sits with all doors open all the time) extends no more than 4 feet out from the venue walls, so even the million people out there smoking aren’t separated enough from those inside to make a difference. Also, this place smelled like curry. I gave it 3 stars because the doorman was cute and polite and the location is great f
If you like beer, you like the flying saucer, there is no way around it. Boasting the largest selection of that beautiful beverage distilled from hops and barley, Flying Saucer is an adults candy store. All you have to do is gaze at the seemingly endless wall of taps behind the counter to know that you’ve arrived at your happy place, and that’s only what they have on tap, they stock a much, much larger selection in singles.Perfect for any casual occasion, you can come with a large group of friends after work, or even by yourself if you feel like unwinding and letting traffic cool down. I won’t even get into how splendid their beer selection is, because I would keep you all night reading, you have to go and sample it yourself. They also offer a wide variety of foods that pair excellently with beer, I recommend the french dip and queso personally, but you really can’t go wrong with anything that they serve.One of the things that I like about this place, apart from the awesome downtow
hidden away…marfreless is a legendary wateringhole. enter through the unmarked ‘service door’, but watch that step down…it will surely catch you again on the way out after a few of the strong drinks they serve up. now i’m not going to say too much about the upstairs, aka ‘makeout’, lounge. except to say i think that the (mostly) attractive young female hostesses enjoy stepping in on their customers whilest in the throngs (or thongs) of passion. having said that, this bar is mostly for couples. if a woman in the know agrees to go there after another bar or club, well, anyway. at one time it had (does it still?) the reputation as a place where marrieds secretly align with other marrieds. the service is very good. the drinks are on the pricey side but the overall experience – and strength of the concoction offered – warrant the expense. i’ve never seen it very ‘crowded’. the patrons tend to be 30-ish and up. it’s also a pretty good place to step in alone for a late nigh
On a pretty weekend, RA opens up their windows on the second floor, so guests can enjoy the sunshine and music across the way playing at Central Market. However, the best time to go is for happy hour.Happy hour is from 3:00 to 7:00 PM, Monday-Saturday. They have 1/2 off appetizers and sushi, $1 sakes, $2 Beers, $3 well drinks, $4 wines and specialty drinks, and $5 Kirin. The best roll on the menu is the Viva Las Vegas roll–crunchy, creamy, spicy, with just a hint of sweetness. Only order two though, or you will feel like you have been through a Vegas buffet.Pros + Happy HourCons – Can be a little too clubby
