Lounge at Benjy's
Houston, TX 77005-2521
Phone: (713) 522-7602
- 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 GoThe 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 DrinkAsk to see the leather-bound, nine-page wine and liquor book with hundreds of varieties of wine, brandy, cognac and much more.
Save MoneyHappy 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
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
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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