Lounge at Benjy's
(713) 522-7602
2424 Dunstan St
(at Kelvin Drive)
Houston,
TX
77005
29.7191
-95.4155
Neighborhoods: South Central, University Place
Hours:
Mon 4pm-10pm
Tue-Thu 4pm-12am
Fri-Sat 4pm-2am
Sun 11am-10pm
Last updated 1.30.09
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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.
User Reviews
maovgi
May 08, 2009
Binjy's over in Rice Village is nice and good. First of all they don't serve Heniken, wat the hell going on. Heniken is a upscale beer, my flavorite beer, ANTHONY BOUDAIN flavorite beer. But wat got to me the most was that they serve a BOWL OF SOUP WITH RIBEYE, and we order it. In vietnamese, this is call PHO and cost 3 to 5 buck at almost every vietnamese restaurant. Well Benjy thought they was so smart to copy something so simply and sell it for 22 buck and made it taste worse. I hope they realize that some American and all asian eat pho. Did Benjy think they invented that and think their customer is stupid. Get rid of the dumb popcorn. Alot of money went to this place, and I think alot of unique ideas should too. But hey how can u stay away when u see all the nice cars and ppl. Lifestyle of the rich and not so famous. hahhahaha
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hrhl2
February 15, 2008
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.
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covergirl6
August 30, 2007
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.
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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.
Category:
Lounges, Bars & Clubs, Wine Bars
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard
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Smoking Permitted:
No
