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Lounge at Benjy's

2424 Dunstan St
Houston, TX 77005-2521
Phone: (713) 522-7602
Lounge at Benjy's
Cross Street:
Kelvin Drive
Specialties:
Happy Hour
Best of Citysearch:
After-Work Bar 2007, Happy Hour 2007, Over-30 Singles Scene 2007
Hours:
Mon 4pm-10pm, Tue-Thu 4pm-12am, Fri-Sat 4pm-2am

Editorial Review for Lounge at Benjy's – by Citysearch Staff

The Scene
This low-key upstairs lounge complements the bustling restaurant below. Passing through thick strands of silver beads that hang over the entrance, patrons discover a world unto itself. Bamboo-ribbed paper lanterns, tropical plants and an impressive array of retro couches and ottomans accentuate the space-age, bachelor-pad ambience. Need a smoke? The patio offers a pleasant view of the Villages' tree-lined streets.

The Draw
In the evening, happy hour patrons and those waiting for a table downstairs mingle as they enjoy generous drink specials. After 10pm, savvy scenesters relax as various flavors of jazz-tinged electronic music buzz around them.

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Insider Tips

Know Before You Go

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.

What to Drink

Ask to see the leather-bound, nine-page wine and liquor book with hundreds of varieties of wine, brandy, cognac and much more.

Save Money

Happy hour is 4pm to 7pm, Monday through Saturday. The $5 menu includes crab cakes, beef potstickers and individual-sized pizzas.

User Reviews for Lounge at Benjy's

4 Star Rating: Recommended

02/15/2008 Posted by hrhl2

I LOVE Benjy's for the food, music and the fact that it's next door to the Kelvin Arm's! I always take out of town visitors to the Village for this little Oasis which is one of the few places you can actually walk in Houston without becoming a hood ornament! Good people in both establishments and one of the few parking lots where you won't get towed in Rice Village. Interesting mix of people from all over and you never know who you might run into.

Pros: great atmosphere, food and drinks, great location

Cons: closes early

3 Star Rating: Average

08/30/2007 Posted by covergirl6

I went during happy hour. It wasn't that crowded and the service was great. Ordered the pizza on the appetizers menu. I don't think I will ever order it again. Think crispy cardboard box with a lot of pizza sauce. I think the drinks helped me forget the quality of the pizza for the moment. Don't expect GREAT crabcakes. They are okay, nothing spectacular. The waitress was very attentive and pleasant. It's not a place to put on your must-do list for happy hour.

Cons: pizza

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Editor's Review

Posh little Rice Village joint cuts a space-age, bachelor-pad groove.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Know Before You Go

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.

More Insider Tips

Bar/Club Information

Smoking

  • No

Atmospheres

  • After Work
  • Happy Hour
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Wine Bar
  • Specialty Cocktails
  • Lounge

Hours

  • Mon 4pm-10pm
  • Tue-Thu 4pm-12am
  • Fri-Sat 4pm-2am

Dress Code

  • Casual

Payment Types

  • Visa
  • Diners Club
  • MasterCard
  • American Express
  • Discover

Recognition for Lounge at Benjy's

2007 Editorial Winner - After-Work Bar
2006 Editorial Winner - Happy Hour
2007 Audience Winner - After-Work Bar
2007 Audience Winner - Happy Hour
2007 Audience Winner - Over-30 Singles Scene
2007 Audience Winner - Romantic Bar
2007 Audience Winner - See and Be Seen Bar
2007 Audience Winner - Singles Scene
2007 Audience Winner - Wine Bar

Specialty ratings for Lounge at Benjy's

Specialty Rating  
Happy Hour 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended  

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