The Flat
(713) 521-3528
1701 Commonwealth
(at Haddon Street)
Houston,
TX
77006
29.7518
-95.3987
Neighborhoods: Central, Neartown/ Montrose
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In Short
With low ceilings and clusters of couches, the small bar is designed for dedicated lounging and close conversation. The main bar area has earth-toned walls and plenty of eye-catching local art pieces provided by the Koelsch Gallery. Patrons drink mostly cocktails, specialty mixed drinks and martinis. Some dedicated beer drinkers can still be found in house, just don't count on having any suds available on tap. On Mondays, DJ Sun adds to the laid-back atmosphere.
User Reviews
younggiftednblack08
February 10, 2009
Recently went to the Flat and realized that it never disappoints. The place is eclectic in its choice of art and furniture but that adds to the ambiance. The bartenders are very friendly and will make you a mean drink. The space is kind of small but it is what makes it so inviting and relaxing. The owner is frequently walking through the bar talking to everyone and sipping on a few drinks as well. Basically, when you come here you can feel at home just on the setup alone but they spice it up on Mondays with a DJ. The music you hear at the Flat is not the music you will hear frequenting the air waves in H-town, what you will get is some of the best music out there. The DJ seamlessly goes from great hip hop tracks to downtempo to house. What a great time! The lounge feeling makes this place comfortable, the music keeps me moving, and the drinks keep me coming back. If you haven't been to the Flat on Monday . . . shame on you, I mean what else are you going to do to extend your weekend!
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jenniger
November 04, 2008
Somehow, the bartender charged my card twice for 1 round of drinks. I have been calling repeatedly to have to charge reversed but am always told only the owner can do it, and he's never there. Interestingly, the bartender told me it's common to have 2 charges because they hold the amount on your credit card when you give it to them, and then charge your card after you close out. She then proceeded to say that they sometimes forget to release the amount they originally held. Meaning, they charge you twice and you have to call your credit card company to fix it because the Flat won't. If you go here, I suggest you pay cash.
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July 03, 2008
I went to The Flat last night to celebrate a friend's 21st and we had a few drinks and they were all pretty good. I paid for the drinks, and I got a receipt saying $44.00 so I was like ok that's fine. Well the next morning I get on my bank account and gues what I found? A charge on my card for $50 then another charge for $25 for a grand total of $75. While the drinks were good, they were not worth that much. I will probably pay in cash if I ever go next time. Good thing I kept the receipt.... edit: So apparently they're machine does this thing where it charges you $50 or more and it is suppose to refund the difference in a couple of days. I suggest bringing cash with you because I saw this charge and freaked out. I frantically called my bank and The Flat. The owner has a message saying that the charge will be removed after a couple of days so I am just having to wait and see.
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Save Money:
Happy hour is weeknights from 5pm to 9pm.
Parking:
Parking is available along the adjacent streets and in the few spots available at Reid's Key Shop across the street.
Category:
Bars & Pubs, Neighborhood Bars, Bars & Clubs, Singles Bars, Lounges
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
