Scout Bar (Houston)

06/05/09

Updated Review

by houstonproud09 at Citysearch

I see the reviews for this place are outdated so I thought I would chime in..

The clientele are sketchy to say the least..alot of dudes wearing 'Affliction' shirts and fake tan, roided out. The chicks look like they all stepped off the "rock of love tourbus" (not even the half decent ones though and they are all about 18). some pretty cool bands play there and as said in other reviews the owners seem to be nice

a couple of bartenders are definitely doing coke, before or during their shift, one in particular but i won't call him out. some of them are so wasted behind the bar that they can barely function

one nice bartender (an older chick), she was really friendly and her drinks were awesome

i wont go back though unless its a band i really like

• Pros: Cool bands
• Cons: some of the staff

06/30/07

Extremely dissapointed with their service provider Frontgate

by smalpree at Citysearch

I have been here once before to see my brother-in-laws band play there and I thought the venue was OK and the sound was so-so. Location is terrible on less you live in Clear Lake. It is a major drive otherwise. Beer selection is a bit weak and could be better. Prices are average.

Also:

I have to say I do not trust their service provider Front Gate Tickets. I would highly recommend that you buy tickets at the gate the day of a show. I would not use a credit card with Frontgate ever.

I have purchased tickets to 2 shows in the last month. (W.A.S.P. & Michael Schenker)

Both shows were canceled stating that I would get a "partial refund". I have yet to see the refund for W.A.S.P. and MSG was cancled hours before the show. I have had to contact American Express and dispute the charges and request an investigation to get credit for cancled shows. Extremely unprofessional and questionable business practices in regards to Frontgate.

Update: I received an e-mail from Bone Wilson, the owner of Scout Bar, and he offered to refund me the service fees that Frontgate keeps. This at the very least shows honor and intent to be a honest business person. He too is a victim of the financial imapct of cancled shows while Frontgate profits from it. I politely declined his offer to compensate me and explained that I don't want his Money, I want Frontgate's money.

• Pros: They get great acts,
• Cons: Some cancled shows, Frontgate Ticket Sales, location

05/14/07

Best place to party south of houston

by bellylaughs at Citysearch

This place is awesome..I worked there when it was called the Liquid Lounge..it has changed a lot since then but completely for the better. Its now twice as big, they book amazing bands and the owners are awesome.

• Pros: amazing bands
• Cons: none