07/30/09

Very Cool!

by meblondie

I took some friends to Venue who were in town from San Francisco and we all had a BLAST! We had no idea it was their Christmas In July party which was different and fun for everyone- the decor was awesome! We got bottle service and were given a gift with the table service - it was 6 glass snifters, a key chain and a set of cuff links. We all thought it was a great touch and a nice addition since we spent a lot of money! The service was a little slow but once we got our first bottle service set-up everything was smooth. I'd recommend this place to anyone - the DJ was also very good.

• Pros: Not the same oooold boring stuff!
• Cons: Crowded! I'm more of a lounge person

05/31/09

Ok Place, R U D E staff

by Ihearthouston

The place was nice with plenty of room to sit or dance and the drinks were very strong which is always a plus and the music was good. However, aside from the bartenders, the people working the inside of the place were just rude, one waitress (i guess that's what she was, she was delivering a bottle to a table) actually pushed me out of her way. She did say excuse me as she pushed me so i guess that made it ok in her mind??? The bouncers that were inside were rude as well. We were only there long enough to have a couple drinks, I couldn't believe how arrogant and rude the employees were. My husband and I will not be going back.

• Pros: Nice look
• Cons: Rude staff

02/01/09

Remniscent of Chicago Night Clubs

by Romansmadre

A friend and I went last night and had a FABULOUS time. Dress to impress and expect to spend some $$. We were warmly greeted by all of the friendly staff dressed in suits as we entered. The decor, lighting, and music are amazing! It was pretty slow until 11pm, but the cover is free on Saturdays before 10:30pm (It's $10 otherwise). The valet is also $10. At 11pm, they slide a huge door to the dance floor open and the DJ starts spinning (last night, one of the owners was the DJ for a little while just because he enjoys it so much). Then a live band who played a mix of house, techno, top 40s, and dance played for the rest of the evening.

There's plenty of comfortable seating strategically placed near the dance floor and in a separate lounge area, a small dance floor, and let me just say - incredibly huge, clean bathrooms. We also had to request that the bartender make our drinks less strong!--No complaints there! Venue is absolutely one of the nicest clubs in Houston.

• Pros: Music, staff, cleanliness, ambience, seating
• Cons: Expensive drinks

01/02/09

A REAL club for those who know what one is....

by PartyBoyTexas

I just recently came back from Xmas vacation visiting family who lives in Miami. For a change I decided to go all out this New Years on the acount of some good fortune so I chose Venue. Being that I have never been and have only heard good rumors really put it up to chance. Lets just say...MISSION ACCOMPLISHED! Where has this place been? How is it that such a place could go un-noticed by my social group and trust me, we are i-n-t-e-r-n-a-t-i-o-n-a-l ROCKSTARS! Oh..thats right...its Downtown. Although downtown, it was nestled between a group of bars and resteraunts which included Flying Saucer and Angelo's which did not fit your downtown stigma. A few blocks away was Rock Bar and the other direction ...House of Blues. I pre-purchased my tickets at $50 each and had a table for 15 of my friends. The section was for 4 bottles but we ended up with 6. Like i said.....ROCKSTARS...lol Bottle prices where cheaper than most clubs in Houston and compared to the rest of the country....HAPPY HOUR! What impressed me the most was the experience. Rivaling clubs from New York to South Beach Miami they blew me away with an assortment of goodies. The night started off with a light house set (to set the mood )and then right into Live music by what I understand is their house band. Cover bands freak me out but these guys are good. After the first set, the DJ cam back on with some sick S#!% and to my surprise, 3 hot GoGo Dancers. The countdown was intense and you could feel the love in the room from everyone. Needless to say it was one of the best New Years EVA!!! The staff was friendly...not sure about bartenders because we had bottle service. Our cocktail waitress was excellent and should be able to pay for her second semester with the tip we left her..lol. If you are trully one that enjoys a good time and not a CHEAP @$$, you will like this place. I expect to return soon ...well as soon as we sober up from NYE!

• Pros: Great Experience
• Cons: Did not know everyone like i usually do !?

12/28/08

CLUB DESPERATE FOR MONEY---HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!! They see CONSUMERS not CLIENTS...

by CHIHOUTX

So I was visiting from Chicago, and after this experience I truly realized that Chicago nightlife is on a whole other level compared to this "wanna be" exclusive spot....This place doesn't have a clue on how to be a truly "exclusive and high end lounge/club"....I WILL NEVER RETURN HERE NEITHER DO I RECOMMEND IT! So this was my experience:

I RSVP'd for Bottle Service, First of all the doormen were rude, arrogant and obviously not professionals and that is a big turnoff for someone that is going to consume a lot inside. I had to wait 20 min to get in before I finally "pulled some strings" to get in. UNACCEPTABLE! Third the cashier tried to hustle me a cover that is ridiculous if you are doing bottle service...this shows the lack of customer service and the desperation that the club has to make money! She tried to overcharge me thinking I wasn't going to check my change and I was short $30 which I later told her to give me. THEY TRIED TO PULL A FAST ONE ON ME AT THE DOOR!!!! WHO DOES THIS? The crowd was decent, the estetics were horrible inside, but I must say the bartenders were quick and very friendly thank god! The prices were on the high end considering that it's Houston...Overall I was VERY disappointed with my experience and hope that there are better places in Houston that know how to treat their patrons/guests.....I doubt this place is going to last much longer, they are obviously struggling because the employees and club is trying to hustle every last dollar that they can from their guests....FIND A BETTER PLACE TO PARTY HOUSTON!

• Pros: Bartenders, Music was decent...
• Cons: Location, Customer Service, Corrupt Staff, Estetics, Ambience

12/04/08

Good Place for being in Downtown Houston!!!

by ReviewReaderThinker

The first time.. I went I had a blast.. I saw people there that I knew.. the staff was great.. and that gray haired man the girl is talking about in the other review HE IS NoT THE Owner.. I know exactly who.. that is and he is a very nice.. guy.. (you were probably a sloppy drunk).. if you are pretty and thin.. you will have a great.. time here.. the guys are hot.. and so is the staff... there is hardly room for dancing.. and it seems like all the tables are reserved.. so RESERVE TABLE IF YOU WANT A PLACE TO SIT!!!!!!

• Pros: the crowd
• Cons: not a lot of room on the dance floor

11/18/08

My Best Birthday Ever!!!

by Tati00

Venue is the best example of what I can describe as a unique experience. Last weekend a group of friends and I celebrated my 25th birthday. The whole idea of the Live Band, Dj, and Lights Show really made me feel like I was in a different city. Houston has nothing like this anywhere.....it is in downtown and a little far away but I think the drive its really worth it. Actually downtown looks pretty nice, I was reallly impressed!!

• Pros: Live Band, Service and Beautiful Facility
• Cons: None

11/14/08

worst owner in the business...

by htn

i was there just last nite and i was standing watching the show on stage, a very old, short gray causacian haired man comes charging near the bar area and pushed me in the process. i stumbled and grabbed him and said "wo! watch out". now, im a female,who had not been drinking and my stature poses no threat and it was very crowded so i went into defense mode as i thought he was intoxicated (he seemed to be)...he yelled out "ur outta here" "get the f outta here" "u wont do that to me!" and grabbed security and escorted me out. i had no idea who this was and told the cops that i was pushed and i merely defended myself. NOONE listened to me. the cops clearly could see i was sober and very confused. turns out, HE IS THE OWNER. this terribly insecure old man needs to give up club ownership and focus on retirement.

• Pros: very spacious
• Cons: owner,cleanliness and crowd

11/01/08

WOW

by Technoviking

So I walk into this red room, with cover charge, with leather couches and a bunch of people chillaxin and go "I thought this was a club?". At about 10 am the whole wall starts to fold up and there it is........clubbers paradise. They had two djs and even a group singing live dance music(rrrr or lipsinching). The lighting effects were very nice and of course there is a huge bar on the dance floor as well. There were also plenty of places to chill out inside of the dance club. My favorite was the live dancers in the crowds. One guy was doing break dancing and that it was cool.

• Pros: no cover before club opens
• Cons: small dance floor that everyone seems to be standing around watching

07/20/08

Fun place

by txbrowneyedgirl

I went here for a friend's bachelorette party. We had gone to dinner a few blocks down and arrived at Venue about 9:30. There wasn't a whole lot going on at the time so the bouncer suggested we get stamped so we didn't have to pay cover and then come back. We did that and hung out at a pub down the street until about 10:30. It was great not having to pay the cover and when we got inside it was really nice. The bartender was super nice and there was plenty of seating in the front. The DJ was great, the bathrooms were clean, overall it was a good experience. I recommend it for people looking for a change of scenery in Houston.