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Continental Club

3700 Main St
Houston, TX 77002
Phone: (713) 529-9899
Continental Club
Cross Street:
Alabama Street
Specialties:
Live Music Venue
Hours:
Mon-Sat 11am-2am

Editorial Review for Continental Club – by Citysearch Editors

In Short
High ceilings at the Houston location ensure the music is always loud, but there's also a back bar for a little less volume. About one-third bigger than its older sister, Houston's Continental lacks the latter's intimate charm. The music has a tendency to be distorted in the cavernous space, and it's hard to chat with friends, but eager-to-serve waitresses can always be found to take your order.

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Know Before You Go

Music fans love the place for its free happy hours and the strong calendar of Texas acts like Junior Brown and Two Tons of Steel.

User Reviews for Continental Club

2 Star Rating: Below Average

01/23/2009 Posted by pnella17

Apparently there are off-duty HPD officers hanging out at Continental Club now. I was accused of making a "deal" while watching a band Ive followed for years, played at my friends wedding, seen in their hometown, seen on the East coast, etc. As a friend handed me my kids, a "rookie" HPD officer, must been off duty, confronted my buddy about making a "purchase". At first this was just hilarious, yeah we made a deal while dancing to our band in the middle of the floor. (Wow.) Instead of trying to prove we had anything on us, he forced us to leave and told management. We had to walk home, our rides were still inside enjoying the show I spent cover to see. To management, this is lame. Not sure you're aware of this, but what a "sobering" experience for two of your loyal patrons. Way to go Rook, you've got a lot to learn. I think maybe next time HPD Union hounds me at my business for a donation, Ill have to pass, after 10 years.

Pros: Book decent bands occasionally

Cons: Rookie HPD

1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

12/26/2008 Posted by lo12345

I never really take the time write reviews but I feel that I have to vent and let Houston know what a horrible experience this was...... Went to this bar for the first time to see a mutal friends band perform. I was pretty exctied to try something new but the experience was horrible. Our first encounter was the door guy, he was so rude he yelled at my friends for not know we had to pay him first and then threw her license at her. Once we were inside, the crowd was very lively which was nice. We tried to get drinks at the first bar but it was next to impossible so, we went to the back bar. I tried to open a tab but if you show you are paying with a credit card forget it... they won't serve you! Oh and don't worry they will even let you know that! For a second I thought maybe we were just being singled out, but when I went back for a second round there were 3 other people at bar waiting with their credit cards in hand, pretty confused as to why they hadn't been served yet. Needless to say, the owner needs to hire a complete new staff because this was the worst experience I have EVER encounter at ANY bar. Do not go there.... you don't need to pay to have someone be extremely rude to you!!!!

Pros: Good crowd

Cons: Horrible service, parking

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Music fans love the place for its free happy hours and the strong calendar of Texas acts like Junior Brown and Two Tons of Steel.

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Bar/Club Information for Continental Club

Smoking

  • Yes

Atmospheres

  • Live Music
  • Clubs
  • Bars

Parking

  • Street

Live Music

  • Yes

Hours

  • Mon-Sat 11am-2am

Dress Code

  • Casual

Payment Types

  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • MasterCard
  • Visa

Music Types

  • Swing
  • Blues
  • Alternative Rock
  • Country
  • Folk & Bluegrass

Specialty ratings for Continental Club

Specialty Rating  
Live Music Venue 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended  

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