09/26/09

Crowded, Bad Service

by aus10m

There is 1 bar and usually 2 or 3 bartenders. I was having a good time there until I went to order a beer from the middle of the bar. The bartender serving the middle of the bar was busy helping the ends of the bar at the time, so I waited for the line to clear at the end of the bar, near the front door and I moved there.

When I got there I asked the red head bartender for an "octoberfest" told me I had to wait because I hadn't waited long enough (at this point it was like 10 minutes). Nobody else where I was wanted service at that time, but he made sure to ask everyone else before he came back to me (because he thinks people like me have to wait a certain amount of time). When he returned to me he gave me one second to say my drink, which I was about to say, but couldn't because I was shocked at how bad of an attitude this bartender had towards me, then he turned away and walked to the opposite side of the bar and completely blew me off.

Horrible service.

I had cash in hand when I ordered the first time, and now

I will never go back.

• Pros: other people may like it
• Cons: small, crowded, bad service

09/17/09

P0ison Girl, the Cure for What Ales You

by Allen Henson

The P0ison Girl Cocktail Lounge simultaneously breaks as well as maintains many of the stereotypes of what we often refer to as a “dive bar.” This diamond in the rough is seated quite comfortably between two indie clothing apparel stores right on Westheimer in the Montrose District. At first glance PG’s atmosphere is obviously reminiscent of the dive genera. However, what it lacks in space it certainly makes up for in personality. A laid-back social experience further emphasized by the low lighting, inexpensive décor, appealingly generous drink specials, and the notably friendly staff.

The P0ison Girl does not come equipped with your typical bar accommodations. You won’t find a single pool table in this joint but, you will find quite a few pin ball machines, a fairly expansive patio, and everyone’s favorite the giant red Kool Aid Man statue tucked away in the corner.

The digs, staff, and of course the booze are all charming aspects of the P0ison Girl but the real spirit of this establishment comes directly from its patrons. Her crowd could best be described as eclectic. A place where complete strangers can come together and no one leaves without making a few new friends the P0ison Girl is the last place for pretentiousness. If you are looking for a good time, good friends, and a nice stiff drink the P0ison Girl can certainly accommodate.

• Pros: Personality, Excellent Drink to Price ratio
• Cons: Somewhat Genera Specific

03/28/09

Great happy hour; take negative reviews with grain of salt

by Chuckybones

I found good and bad reviews of this bar online But two friends recommended it for my birthday, and we went with it. It's a little hard to find, but very worth it. We were there for Friday happy hour, and it was great. I guess the business picks up later in the evening, so we went when it was slow. Lots of seating, great drink specials, and the folks behind the bar (especially the blond woman) treated us great. They found out it was my birthday and gave us a round of shots. We had a GREAT time at this place, I highly recommend it... at the right time.

• Pros: fantastic bar, great staff, pinball machines, drink specials
• Cons: can be hard to find, parking is an issue, no food