Share(713) 521-0010
2324 Bissonnet St
Houston,
TX
77005
29.7257
-95.4134
Neighborhoods: University Place, South Central
What People Are Saying About Kay's Lounge
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene – More "Houston" than Houston itself, this self-described hole-in-the-wall is a haven for regular Joe's and low-maintenance gals. Antique beer ads accumulated since the bar's opening in 1939 adorn the walls and ceilings. A smattering of tables fills the front room while the rear of the bar allows for bigger crowds to gather. The outdoor beer garden provides even more room to relax. – – The Draw – While only beer and wine are served, they allow patrons to bring their own liquor. Leave the shot glasses at home though; they have plenty here. On Sundays and…
08/08/09
STEAL YOUR MONEY
by jcbgrunt0311 at Citysearch
Went there and they ran out of regular glasses so they started using plastic cups which were significantly smaller than the normal size but still charged the same price. rip off. Then I wake up the next morning with my hangover and look at my bank account and they over charged my account by $15.00 . The bartender wrote over my signed receipt and gave herself a much nicer tip. I had already tipped her well.
- Pros: jukebox (but thats it)
- Cons: bathrooms, cups, and steal your money
09/18/08
Great, laidback old fashioned bar
by VAF0411 at Citysearch
We love Kay's. Small bar with pool tables and a Texas shaped table in the middle. Great bartenders. Really good late night pizza.
- Pros: Great old bar, bartenders are excellent, pizza is delicious
- Cons: Not a lot of parking spaces
05/24/08
Unclean to the point of gross
by Rabbit01 at Citysearch
I go to Kay's. It's always a good time because that's where my go. However, this is the dirtiest place I've ever been in. There is a cake of dirty (literally) on every light fixture and the ceiling is this greenish-brown. It's the foamy ceiling so I'm not sure if it's years of cigarette smoke or mold. We all have sneezing fits and then are clogged and congested for 2-3 days afterward. I has to be a health hazard. Where is the health inspector? Either way, it's disgusting. I try not to pay too much attention to the atmosphere when I'm there. The place smells horrible too. I'm sure it's years of cigarette and dirt but it's seeped into every surface and will probably always smell. I go home and take off my clothes in the laundry room. If I take them off in the my closet and put them in the hamper, my whole closet (including my clean clothes) stink. Then there's the time I was in the bathroom (don't get me started) and the biggest r0ach I've ever seen crawled across my foot. I was in flip flops and still gag at the thought. And to top it off, they serve food. The pizza is actually great but the thought of what's in the kitchen makes me cringe and certainly curbs my appetite. What a great diet tool. This place should close for a week for professional cleaners to come in. Or, since their regulars are so loyal, have a cleaning party one night...everyone come in and clean the place. This place could be the ultimate Texas bar. Unfortunately the owner (Dwayne Marshall) seems too cheap and out for a buck.
- Pros: Great people
- Cons: Dirty as can be legal
The Details on Kay's Lounge
When to Go:
Hot Dog! Monday is free hot dog day.
The Extras:
Challenge your friends on the only foosball table in the Rice Village.
Category:
Bars & Pubs, Bars & Clubs, Neighborhood Bars, Dive Bars, Lounges
Payment Methods:
American Express, Cash, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Bar & Club Special Features:
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
