150 Bronx Bar
(713) 520-9691
5555 Morningside Dr
Houston,
TX
77005
29.7163
-95.4147
Neighborhoods: South Central, University Place
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a good stopping point in a night out in rice village
by lemonea
April 18, 2009
Bronx Bar can be a ton of fun, or a pain in the butt. If you get there early, you are guaranteed a spot to sit and there are usually good drink specials, but there aren't a lot of people. If you get there when it's crowded, it can be a lot of fun, but harder to get in. Sometimes the bouncers tend to get a little selective, but I've never had problems getting in, nor have any of my friends (who are of various races). The best time to go is Thursday nights for the drink specials.
- Pros: in rice village, usually has a drink special, decent music
- Cons: limited seating, can get crowded, can be expensive
Dont go to Bronx Bar, biggest Racial Profile
by aguila
March 27, 2009
I am new in the Houston Area and I've been to this place once, but last night it was the first time I experienced racial profile at its worse case. we were inside with a group of ten people, and one friend showed up late, he was hispanic, and he got denied because the women to man ration(I understand that) but The place was dead. Couple minutes later a African-American couple showed up, and the bouncer did not let them in for no reason, I got really irritated and go in the bouncers case which it was very ignorant and disrepectful, and the most ironic part is that he is an inmigrant not sure where from, but he spoke spanish. We all decided to leave the place, and it really just ruined my nite. So lets not promote this type of bars by not going there, and spreading the word around, we are in the 21st century. im so irritated that I m looking every single way I can to let people know about this
- Pros: Selective admittance by Race
- Cons: nothing now
It's 2009, why is there still racism!!!
by jennipop81
January 08, 2009
This is part of the email that I sent the managers of The Bronx Bar, I will be contacting the Better Business as well.
My name is Jennifer and I have been to The Bronx Bar 3 times. I would love to say that your place is great, with great music, and great drinks, but the truth of the matter is, I have never gained admittance. You see, your bar does racial screens. Now, I know that's a harsh accusaction, but on 3 seperate occasions, I have been denied entrance, with excuses ranging from the bar being too crowded, to not having on the right clothes. As I walked away each time, I saw other people, white people, getting into the bar, some dressed up, some dressed down, but getting in becuase they are white.
I got dressed, not too casual, not too dressy, and my boyfriend and I made plans with our some 10 friends to join us at Bronx Bar. Seperately, one by one, we were all denied, except our lone friend whom was white. While we were being denined, we heard a white guy making racial slurs to a indian girl that was trying to get into the club as well. The white bouncer didn't do anything to stop him, and a fight ensued. It took the bouncer from the club next door (a black guy) to break up the fight that happened in front our your stablishment.
You do not know whom you are letting your employees treat this way. I am a very successful business owner whom was looking to host two parties in the next two months, and have been looking for places to have them. My best friend is a successful resturant owner who is always looking for new business ventures. My boyfriend is a party promoter for many of the clubs downtown. His cousin is a St. Thomas graduate, who's friends were wondering why he didn't get into the club.
I guess it goes without saying that I will never darken the Bronx Bar's doors again. That may even be what you want. But I will let everyone I know that your club does a color test, anyone darker than a peice of white paper need not apply.
- Pros: None
- Cons: Racists
Worst Bar in Houston
by schoolsout08
January 04, 2009
There are many great places to grab a drink with friends, family, and colleagues in Houston - Bronx bar isn't one of them. As many bars/clubs are selective about the women to men ratio (understandably so), this place is more concerned about what races hang out inside their cramped overpriced establishment. (There was a time when the bar management wasn't so idiotic and let all types of people in, but even then, the overpriced drinks and cramped confines were not fun.) There is no need to go to this establishment in Rice Village when there are about a dozen other places within walking distance. I've been to hundreds of bars -- from dive bars to posh high-enders --in Houston and throughout the country, and Bronx Bar has to be, by far, the worst one I've ever come across. Don't even bother trying to sweet talk the moronic ogre-like bouncers that work here - what a horrible job to have (not being a bouncer, but being a bouncer at Bronx Bar). Stay away. The bars that are next door to Bronx are heck of a lot more fun, cheaper, and an overall better environment. Enjoy your next night out!
- Pros: Good Location
- Cons: Everything Else - Horrible Service, Cost of Drinks, Moronic Bouncers
"Selective" to the point of discrimination - Please don't give them your hard-earned money!
by geogirl33
December 15, 2008
Of course you always question your perception of events, but after reading other reviews on this site, I feel like my perception is reality when it comes to the Bronx Bar. While the door guy was unfair to us, I blame management for the policies he upholds. For the short version of the story, I will just say I threw on some clothes to meet friends there and was wearing nice pants but my signature shoe, a flip-flop. Either he didn't see or ignored it and let me in. My boyfriend met us there later and was wearing jeans, a t-shirt and his Timberland boots. He didn't look sloppy. Maybe a little casual for the place. The door guy kept him waiting at the door for at least 15-20 minutes telling him he had to wait for more people to leave. Ultimately he let some people in in front of my boyfriend, who was still waiting patiently. I was seething just watching this, so I confronted the door guy and asked for the manager. I asked him why my boyfriend was still waiting and he looked him up and down with a sneer on his face, said his jeans were too baggy and he was in a t-shirt. I asked him why, if he was so concerned with the "dress code," why was I allowed in with my flip-flops which were against the dress code? He didn't really have an answer, just smirked at me, and so I handed my buddy the extra beer and said see you later. We went to one of the bars next to Bronx, and the bartender there said that she always heard stories like that about the Bronx. I will NEVER go there again and want everyone to know what kind of business they practice. Please don't give them your money. They don't deserve it. It's such a shame, because when they first opened it was such a cool place to go...
- Pros: It's in the village.
- Cons: Management, door guy, overpriced drinks, too crowded, not enough seating, pretentious crowd
All recent stories are SO TRUE .. Doorman is an absolute d bag
by JuanMata
December 05, 2008
All I can tell you is that the doorman is an absolute tool, and i can not for my life understand why they try to be so " selective" about the people they let in... I did not think it was racially motivated, but after reading the reviews below and my previous experiences i have to say i believe this is the case .. there's absolutely nothing special about the bar or the area, its RICE VILLAGE, theres nothing but broke college students and a bunch of d bags/pretenders with spiked up bleached hair (actually he doorman looks like that),.. but still, not worth putting up with the doorman's bs.. sorry, but this place is BIG TIME THUMBS DOWN
- Pros: people easy to look at
- Cons: you got brown/minority friends? avoid an awkward/ bummer moment of the night
Doorman is a tool
by regencys
October 23, 2008
I hate places like this. The door guy thinks that this is New York or LA.... it's Houston Texas you j**k! Get a real job at a real bar if you want to act like that you loser! Rice Village is supposed to be a relaxing place to hang out, listen to music and meet people, A place where you don't have to worry about being too trendy or dressed up. These guys at Bronx just ruin that experience. The sad thing is that I've never even been turned away...but I've seen them turn away people for no reason, probably because they weren't white. And the crowd that was already in did not look "upscale" at all. The first time I noticed this from the door j**k, I left and have never been back. Brian O'neals next door is a great alternative. Good music, nice crowd, tables outside... the only con is the bar service... but I guess you can't expect good bar service on a friday or saturday night anywhere. In conclustion, I will never return to the Bronx zoo (bar).
- Pros: non
Racial Discrimination
by pat281
October 13, 2008
The doorman is a F***ing Rac*st. We waited for 20 minutes at the door and we left. He let people behind us in and and told us that we had to wait more. We were dressed nicely. This is not the first time this has happened, several people I know have been through the same S**t here. This placed has changed a lot since my college days. The owner needs to take a closer look at his operation and I am suprised that no one has repoted this to the Better Business Bu**au of Houston.The doorman needs to go and I hope someone beats his F***ing A$$.
- Pros: good atmosphere
- Cons: the doorman and service
diverse party crowd
by houstonislame
September 06, 2008
Free seating if you can get it, which is nice, because crowding is inevitable. No reason to spend time on the patio since all the fun happens inside. People actually go here to drink and have fun, and everyone is approachable. Whether you just want to stand and drink or grab someone for a dance, it's a easy place for everyone to agree on visiting.
everything is cool....except the doorman. PLEASE READ MY STORY!
by maxx5452
September 04, 2008
allow me to share my experience. i was with a party of 12 (5 guys, 7 girls). we were all dressed nicely and appropriately. anyways, MOTHA F****N A**H*** doorman lets the ladies in with no problem. then, looks at me and my friends and tells us that "sorry fellas, we are packed right now." which they weren't, lots of empty seats at the patio and the bar inside was nowhere filled to capacity. but, wait it gets better. after he told us it was packed, he has the nerve to say, "for $100 i can let u fellas inside". well, my friend whose girlfriend was already let inside was like, "dont worry about it, i'll cover everybody". i told him dont give that MOTHA F****N A**H*** a single effin penny. He was like, "dude, chill be cool. i got it". So he pays, we get inside. When we get inside, one of my friends just happened to be working at the bar so i tell her what just happened outside. She was furious to say the least. She was like, "hold on i'll be right back." Couple minutes later, she comes back with my friend's $100 and told us sorry. Which was hella cool of her to do. But, i was like make that MOTHA F****N A**H*** be the one to give us our money back. After all he was the one that took it, he should be the one to return it. She was just like please let it go, im gonna tell my manager what happened, but please just let it go with the doorman. Her being my friend, i respected her request.
i guess what im trying to say is if my friends didn't work there, i would never ever go to this place because of that MOTHA F****N A**H***. Everytime we go, i just give him this dirty look when he's working the door.
P.S.
We sat at the patio one nite and observed this doorman at work. and i can say that some of these negative comments are not at all far from the truth.
