Volcano

11/08/09

Changing for the worse

by userofreality1 at Citysearch

Been a big fan of this place for several years... always recommending it and visiting for the freshly made high quality drinks...

Went there this weekend..and it su***! The drinks we had were TERRIBLE.

The only thing I can think of is that the new staff just doesn't know their way around that bar.

We left our drinks 2/3 full.. only to get home and realize we also got the wrong amount of change. Short changed! (partly our fault for not checking, but this certainly didn't help)

This place used to be great.. I hope this is just a one time deal.

• Pros: cool vibe
• Cons: new bar staff

06/03/09

Mine and my friend's favorite in Houston

by gearwhine at Citysearch

I have recently moved out to Colorado, but this is the one thing I miss most about Houston. The juke box is the greatest box I've ever seen. I like fairly obscure music, but this selection is even more than my tastes ever went. You can push random buttons and I'd love anything that came out of it.

The drinks are great...all my friend's love the Bloody Marry's, the screwdrivers, etc. Not many tap beers, but what they have are high quality...no alcoholic water. The food menu is minimal, but great. Italian queso is a normal win.

I always stopped here on my way back from work when 59 was backed up heading into downtown. A beer and a sandwich at the bar is a nice cool down.

It does get crowded at nights with younger people, but this place shines during the day. The most laid-back place you'll find, typically with an older working crowd. Bring a pack of cards... play all day out on the porch, etc. We've never been hassled even if we haven't bought anything for hours.

Sunday's are usually empty, and great for a day full of celebrating whatever it is you feel you want to celebrate. First game of pool for the day is always free!

• Pros: Best juke box ever, staff
• Cons: College crowd and loud at night

09/28/08

my kind of bar

by robinsona at Citysearch

Relaxed atmosphere. Lot of characters, I mean the customers and workers all talk to you like they know you. I guess some people won't like that. If you like good music, they've got one hell of a juke box in there... All selections are hand chosen w/ little notes to clue you in on stuff you might not know but might want to listen to. Cold beer and good drinks. Can't wait to go back.

04/12/08

The best Bloody Mary's in Texas

by yelpingninny at Citysearch

First off, I feel the need to defend this place against its one bad review. I frequent the Volcano and have never seen it packed with obnoxious college kids or power-starved bouncers. In fact I think this person must be getting his bars confused. The Volcano is a great casual place to have a few beers or specialty drinks (the best bloody mary's I have ever had) and you don't have to scream over the music to hear what people are saying. One of my favorite places to get a drink and relax with friends in Houston.

01/23/08

Avoid if you can

by foodnutt at Citysearch

Straight to the point:

Pro's

1. Nicely decorated

2. Reasonable selection of beverages

3. Good outdoor seating

Con's

1. Some staff are very rude

2. Bouncers have been known to through too much weight around

3. Too many college kids...(sorry guys, just I am a bit older and quieter that is all)

4. Parking can be difficult

5. Food pretty boring

TTFN

• Pros: Trendy...ish...sort of...
• Cons: Service

10/22/07

good stuff

by matty78b at Citysearch

thoroughly enjoyed my experience. wonderous bartender (anne) definitely seems like the brush your teeth before bed type of gal.

• Pros: great jute selection
• Cons: lost at pool

07/13/07

Trendy place

by aebrown1023 at Citysearch

Crowded but has the best frozen screwdrivers! Cool atmosphere, pretty people frequent this place. Good location.

• Pros: Awesome atmosphere, other bars in the area are close
• Cons: Can get very crowded - prepare to wait for drinks at the bar

02/27/07

Don't kiss up to the bouncer!!!

by pixie69 at Citysearch

Tried to go to Volcano for a friend's birthday this past Saturday. Couldn't enter due to someone having an expired license, no joke about 15 of us headed out cause the stupid bouncer wouldn't let him in. (they lost about $400 in sales) Seriously folks, this is the worst place to go after dinner!!! Management is very rude especially one particular bouncer (not that he's management!). Regardless,he must have woken up on the wrong side of the bed!!! I guess he realized his future as a rent a cop is basically no future at all! Beware, if you don't show your ID properly at a certain angle, he will go after you and try to start a fight with you!!! Can not believe Volcano hires rude rent a bouncers whose IQ is a negative! Go to Kay's across the street, it's a divey bar but has lots of character!!!

Laid-back vibe and a highly praised jukebox headline a long list of reasons to go with the flow.

by Joshua Hinsdale at Citysearch

In Short
Craving a martini with relaxed after-work conversation? Or a lively weekend mix of students, dancing and hanging on the patio? Volcano has both. A dozen draft beers, wine and martinis satisfy most tastes, but this spot really packs them in with its frozen screwdriver and specialty drinks. Owner Pete Mitchell personally selects the bar's jukebox contents, an eclectic mix of everything, like vintage Kinks, Tribe Called Quest and blues veteran Little Joe Washington.

01/03/07

Great for those who don't drink that much as well as those who do!!! Everyone can have fun here!!!

by maryjoyner at Citysearch

We went for a friend's Birthday Celebration, and it was FUN!!! Great uncommon bar food! I'm not a big drinker, So I was excited to see drinks that I could sip on, Like the Hot CoccoLoco; hot chocolate with Kalua, some cocco rum, AND homemade whipping cream to top it off! My husband, who is the partier of our family, had a great time with their specialty drinks too!!!! The selection of tequila, scotch, and wines appeased everyone at the party (even the restauranteur whose birthday it was)!!!

All in all, the volcano has a lively atmosphere, great staff, interesting drinks!

We loved it and will now become regulars!!

• Pros: New Great Manager, Specialty Drinks and Food, "Tiki" Decor, Music Selection
• Cons: Nothing I could tell