JR's

07/23/2008 Posted by coog78

JR's is a wonderful Montrose institution. I really like the place a lot, but it seriously needs some updating. The TV's have got to be older than dirt and sound system truly tragic. Some new flatscreens, slight redesign and a little TLC (maybe even making a small dance floor) would breathe some much needed life back into JR's. I really hate to see this place go downhill with no brakes.

07/03/2008 Posted by justinmymind

The only thing that makes it worth coming to for me is the Frozen margarita machine in the front bar. They use higher grade tequila and I can't taste it, but it gets me buzzed. Don't go to the machine in the patio unless you like the taste of toilet water and diesel fuel. I agree with a lot of the comments in here about the place being "tired." Been going there since I was legal enough (and maybe a few times when I wasn't) for over 10 years now. It needs a face lift and not just re-doing the hardwoods like they just did. I noticed the large 1998 rear projection screens don't work anymore. I do like watching videos there at happy hour. Think it’s time they got some LED screens in their place?? The bathrooms were remolded a few years ago and fairly nice for an old gay bar actually but it time to focus on the rest of the bar! Does that elevated part in the front really have to be there? REMODEL gurls come on; I know Charles Armstrong is making enough to put some money back into the place!

Pros: Nice Patio

Cons: Too old, messy people sometimes.

04/26/2008 Posted by Rhino437

As you walk into JR's your greeted by the front door person who normally greets you as you walk up to the bar to buy a drink. As you stand there waiting for either a bartender to recognize you or a bartender to decide to make you a drink, you look around and notice nice new plasma tv's, a huge multi screen tv, and old outdated speakers handing from the ceiling and subs from the 70's. On any given night you might just hear half of a sound system do to blown subs. Then, you walk over to the Santa Fe side of the bar, where there are gorgeous wooden bar tops, and a stage to die for. Also, with a huge tv and plasma's, then you decide you want to sing and as you walk up on stage for karaoke you begin to sing not being able to here yourself do to the cheap bose speakers with the elegant part of the speaker gone being the grill. So, you begin to try to wing it as far as singing and it begins distorting and just sounds horrible. You would think that after all the money Charles Armstrong brings in from these clubs that sound and lighting which are key elements in any club, would be maintained, updated, and kept clean. So, if your wanting to go somewhere that has good sound for music or karaoke, I would not suggest JR's. However, customer service is somewhat good, if you look over the pretentious queens that want to serve additude over service. Now, the patio on the side of Santa Fe is wonderful if the sun is shining, but don't decide you want to smoke or go outside for a breath of fresh air if it's rainging because your SCREWED!!! So, I don't think it's worth it to spend my money in a place like this and never see any improvement on the looks, upkeep, character, customer service, video, or audio.

Pros: Patio

Cons: Sound/Customer Service

09/14/2007 Posted by bigcitytraveler

I arrived at JR's shortly after leaving the neighboring club where I had been bullied by a drag queen and left without entering at about 11:35PM on Saturday 9/8. I was told by a short, twinky security "guy" that I needed to button up my shirt before entering. HUH! What a joke! I have never heard of such a "rule" at a casual place like JR's. Could it be actually true that you can't take your shirt off at a gay bar, let alone, have it on and unbuttoned? Get it together JR's! Another place that lost out on my cash in my pocket for such a stupid policy. Won't be back!

Pros: Location

Cons: no open shirt policy

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06/25/2007 Posted by babor

the friendliest bartenders in town always gracious with a smile and lots of good looking guys. the crowd is friendly and unpretetious.

Pros: great mix

Cons: too cold

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08/03/2006 Posted by intheknownow

A Houston gay landmark, but can't figure out why? Moderate after-work happy hour, but Thursday nights kick off more fun. Crowd has recently gravited to young, pis*y, twinks. Music = moderate/videos. Dancers = Yaaaawn! Can be cruisy at times, but mostly S&P (stand and pose)

Pros: never a cover

Cons: needs updating

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07/18/2006 Posted by bighoustonbear

If you LOVE being surrounded by arrogant poseurs who treat everyone around them like a doormat, then JR's is your place to be! ENJOY! This club has by far the most stuck-up, arrogant, rude, and haughty clientele of any place I've ever been. The "dancers" (and I use that term loosely) are anorexic junkies who are clearly barely old enough to get into a bar, let alone know how to behave in one. I took a friend of mine from out-of-town and was actually 'shoved' aside by some stuck-up idiot trying to get to the bar - only to find out it was a bartender!!! To the owner of JR's - yes, you may be laughing all the way to the bank, but how do you sleep at night once you get home?

Pros: NONE

Cons: EVERYTHING

01/24/2005 Posted by blittle

JR'S is by far the best gay bar in Houston....

Pros: everything

09/04/2003 Posted by thedesia

While the atmosphere is a bit dated, overall JR's is a great place to go! the music and videos are great and the DJ/VJ's are truely talented.

Pros: DJ/VJ's, music, Kofi and the team, Dancers

Cons: Decor, Darren

05/26/2003 Posted by seriously_padfoot

It's really not that bad a place to go. The main problem you're going to run into is the crowds and trash that makes its way through. Again, not really a bad place, but it does not live up to it much hyped reputation.

Pros: Popular

Cons: Parking, Crowded, LOUD