150 Bronx Bar

12/14/09

A shame of an establishment, has so much potential...

by htownkimmy at Citysearch

For the record - the accusations regarding the racism at this place are completely true and extremely disappointing.

Prior to the 'make-over' this was one of my favorite spots to hit up. It used to be such an easy place to have fun and the music was always on point.

After the remodeling I came back right away and was impressed with their new look. The music was still great and everything seemed to have been the same if not better until I invited a friend to meet me up. He and is friend (who just happened to be African-American) were denied entrance due a 'private party'. He ended up going elsewhere and I was going to follow once I finished the drink I just bought. So for the next 10 min, as I finished my beer, I watch him deny 2 Asian guys and 2 Hispanic guys telling the Asian guys the same excuse about the private party and the Hispanic people that their shoes were inappropriate (they were in Vans/Chucks). Then a group of 5 Caucasian guys come to the door, in T-shirts and FLIP FLOPS came in with him barely checking their ID. When someone else saw and complained he said they were all on the 'list' for the private party (no clip board in sight mind you).

I thought that was an isolated incident until I encountered the same European guy at the door (I saw European because of his accent) around 3 more times, every time a guy was present we were not allowed in and then I just gave up. I only gave it so many tries because I enjoyed going there so much and now I refused to give them even a glance much less a penny. In passing I have had co-workers, classmates, and other colleagues share similar experiences even Caucasians who attempted to enter with a non-Caucasian male.

It was just so blatant that it's extremely disgusting that an establishment can be so openly racist - I mean they could at least attempt to be subtle about such sickening behavior.

• Pros: Good music, nice location
• Cons: Door Guy

12/04/09

staff was wasted

by Rob1980 at Citysearch

While i did enjoy the music I thought the place was TINY and overcrowded. Tough to get service and every staff member i encountered seemed to be more intoxicated than any of the patrons.

• Pros: location
• Cons: music

10/08/09

The Bronx Bar; a Village hotspot

by Allen Henson at Citysearch

This particular Saturday night it was pouring in Rice Village. My destination was the Bronx Bar, a smaller joint on Morningside, wedged in between Brian O’Neill’s Pub and the street housing the Ginger Man. I had seen the Bronx Bar on my way to the Ginger Man some weekends ago, and made a mental note to stop by sometime.

The only way I can describe it was Spartan in decor. Pretty to the point. The layout of the place reminded me of a Starbucks on the rocks with a twist of bar. This was certainly emphasized with its attractive but not too innovative lighting. Distressed colored glass lamps hung over the bar which was a somewhat illuminated marble top. It was raining outside so I didn’t nose around the deck very much. But the energy was very warm inside. It was good spot to grab a drink, but not the best spot to relax due to the limited seating. They had the XM on until the VJ showed up.

It’s really the little things that make a bar pass or fail at providing these basic services to their customers. The busboy was like a ninja expertly clearing a table as stealthily as possible. You’d really have to be looking for him to notice. You could tell the manager ran a, not to be cliché, tight ship.

Parking was a downside but that’s the way rice village is. Just a little heads up there’s a CVS a block away. It was all too easy to park there and just walk up Morning side.

The weekly rundown; Thursdays ladies drink free till eleven, Wednesdays eighties night, Tuesdays 5$ patron 3$ wells Fridays and Saturdays VJ Gabe graces Rice Village with his presence exclusively at the Bronx Bar.

*On a side note I had researched some existing reviews on this establishment and thought it was disturbing and ironic the multiple reports of “racism” exhibited by the bar. I only say Ironic considering the group I had found my way to mingle with consisted of; an African American, a Jordanian, two Caucasians, and four Hispanics. I am no subject matter expert on the topic, However I believe these reports may be somewhat over exaggerated.

• Pros: atmosphere, drinks, patrons
• Cons: seating, parking

09/04/09

Racism to the highest level

by ShawnP at Citysearch

I have not gone to this establishment since they do not let any minorities in. Also, they do not let certain quote colored people in also after a certain time. If you are going to go in this area please go somewhere else then this place. I think the bouncers and the owner need get a reality check that this is 2009 and this does not fly. I would rather spend my money elsewhere.

• Pros: None
• Cons: Everything

07/20/09

Embarrassment

by LWilkins at Citysearch

So I guess African-Americans are allowed to supply, but not consume entertainment in this establishment. You'll dance to our music all night long, but won't let us in your establishment? Ridiculous. Peep blog.dangerousnegro. com

• Pros: Are you kidding me?
• Cons: Racism, Discrimination, Hate

07/20/09

BOYCOTT BRONX BAR

by demetriuswalker1 at Citysearch

Racism like this has not been seen since the Jim Crow era. I have notified the press. Please read my article and see the video filmed before you step foot in this place: blog.dangerousnegro. com

• Pros: N/A
• Cons: Racial Discrimination at its Best

04/18/09

a good stopping point in a night out in rice village

by lemonea at Citysearch

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

03/27/09

Dont go to Bronx Bar, biggest Racial Profile

by aguila at Citysearch

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

01/08/09

It's 2009, why is there still racism!!!

by jennipop81 at Citysearch

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

01/04/09

Worst Bar in Houston

by schoolsout08 at Citysearch

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