09/20/09

Respect for customers...what a concept!

by racerxhou

I've been in Houston for a long time and pretty much been to most hotspots but I can't believe I never checked this place out. Usually when I go to a yuppie/upscale bar, I expect the D-Bag bouncer, fake line at the door, attitude, etc. With Zimm's, the Door guy actually said "Welcome to Zimm's, enjoy your evening". I was shocked! A popular place that actually wants business! Their chocolate Martini's were awsome and very strong (hey straight guys can drink them too), but I think they were $12 each. When we left, we were even told "thank you for coming". It's a simple concept but believe me I will come there again. Who needs Washington?

• Pros: Polite doorman, bartenders,
• Cons: pricey

09/16/09

MUSEUM DISTRICT ICON

by missslm

I LOVE THE MUSIC IN THIS LOUNGE. THE DECOR IS SEDUCTIVE AND STYLISH. I DID LEARN THE HARD WAY THAT ON THE WEEKENDS A STYLISH DRESSCODE IS STRICTLY ENFORCED. THAT'S OK WITH ME BECAUSE THE GUYS LOOK HOT. THE BARTENDER TOLD ME THE BAR HAD BEEN THERE FOR 15 YEARS AND HAD ALWAYS BEEN UPSCALE. CALL FOR RESERVATIONS IF YOU HAVE A GROUP SO YOUR EVENING CAN BE ORGANIZED. I LIKE TO GO TO A LOT OF BARS BUT ZIMMS IS MY FAVORITE.

• Pros: CLIENTS ARE TOLD THANK YOU AND GREAT MUSIC
• Cons: NOT AN AFTER HOURS BAR --HINT HINT

09/13/09

BY FAR THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BAR IN HOUSTON

by mkk1223

IF YOU LIKE A LOT OF ATTENTION AND SERVICE THIS IS YOUR PLACE IF SEEMS ATTENTION TO CUSTOMERS

GREAT INTERIOR SPACE AND A GREAT PATIO STAFF IS TRAINED TO BE EXTRA FRIENDLY ZIMMS HAS BEEN IN HOUSTON SEVERAL YEARS ABOUT 15 AND IS STILL A FAVORITE WENT LAST WEEK AND SAW SOME OLD FRIENDS OWNER HAS UPDATED ALL THE FURNITURE AND THE PLACE LOOKS GREAT THE MUSIC IS STILL THE BEST LOUNGE SOUND AROUND SORRY SOME OF YOU HAD A BAD EXPERIENCE TRY AGAIN AND I AM SURE ALL WILL BE GOOD MY FAVORITE PLACE TO CHILL

ALL FURNITURE AND THE PRIVATE COLLECTIONS OF PAINTINGS ARE PERFECT

• Pros: WELL TRAINED STAFF
• Cons: NONE

09/12/09

ONE OF A KIND

by cecrwccrc

I HAVE HEARD A LOT ABOUT ZIMMS. IT'S REALLY UPSCALE AND LOTS OF COOL PEOPLE GO THERE. I JUST MOVED HERE AND DECIDED TO TRY IT OUT. THE SERVICE IS REALLY GOOD I LOVED THE MUSIC AND THE PLACE I REALLY LIKED THE MOOD EXPENSIVE BUT GREAT QUALITY DRESS CODE IS A BIG DEAL IT IS MY KIND OF PLACE HAPPY TO HAVE FOUND A HOT AND UPSCALE LOUNGE IN MY NEW HOME IF YOUR ARE LOOKING FOR YOUNG GUYS WITH MONEY THIS IS YOUR PLACE

• Pros: AMBIENCE MUSIC CLIENTELE DECOR
• Cons: SO FAR----NONE

07/27/09

DISCRIMINATION AT ITS BEST

by Nique33

Don't ever go to this place...I had a friend in town and I told her about this place, so myself and a few other girlfriends decided to start the night here for a few drinks. WHY???? We should have never even bothered to go to this pace. We ordered our first round of drinks and sat our money on the counter which did not include the tip at that point because we were still sitting at the bar and was not ready to check out. Well the bartender takes the money and comes back and THROWS it on the counter and says "You need to add some more to this!!" and we were like we are not even finish drinking our drinks and would have liked to order more. I have never had my money thrown to me before in my life. The manager Joe was totally out of line and told me to tell "MY PEOPLE" don't come back there anymore. Well I want to tell everyone not to go there because these people are NASTY and just plain RUDE!!!

• Pros: NONE
• Cons: THE BAR TENDERS and MANAGER JOE

01/16/09

A Bad Case Of Cool

by NotYourAverageBear

Everything you've read about this spot, good and bad, is likely true.

Zimm's has a bad case of cool. In fact, it thinks it is cooler than it actually is. It's a rather unattractive quality, and frankly a downside, to a bar that was beautifully designed and appointed. When you really take the time to watch people, they look around as if they are looking for a mirror.....read that sentence again.

The staff here is "sometimey". My guess is, they like the money, but hate the self-loving, obnoxious clientele. There is always the possibility that they also percieve themselves too 'special' to behave respectfully, but if you scratch the surface on the majority of the crowd that occupies Zimm's on a regular basis, you will find the same sparkly, but vacant and useless, gold-plated piles of poo that have simultaneously defined and destroyed the mid-town social scene.

Go ahead and laugh...you know it is true.

• Pros: Beautiful interior...great dirty martinis...accessible location.
• Cons: Rivals the midtown crowd for most obnoxious and self-involved.

03/17/08

Classy Place to be!!!

by Agersen

I recently visited Zimms from out of town this weekend. Let me begin by saying, the crowd was very classy. I was greeted and charmed by all its regulars who are fixtures at this lounge. The service was great and all the bartenders were charming. I also enjoyed the various music selections played untill the DJ arrived. I highly reccomend and will be back soon!!! The belini martini was the best!!!!!!!!!!!

07/24/07

Best Place in the world!

by mskellymay

This bar is pretty much my second home and its hard to pull me out of it at times. I Love Danny, Ginger, Donald, Matt, Ross and Curtis. Really cool people and they will put a smile on your face and a drink in your hand when you need it. I have had My birthday, My boyfriends birthday, and Valentines in Zimm's. Great place to take your friends if you want to relax with real people who are classy and not obnoxious. Such a relief from bars with guys who wear their shades in the dark and girls who are "promoters". I love you Zimm's!

• Pros: Staff
• Cons: Nothing

05/17/07

Great bar with great staff and beautiful clientelle

by mrjohnsmith

Im a regular at this awesome bar now!!! Just outside of the montrose area by the museum district makes it a perfect place for young beautiful people to hang out !!!!! last time we went the place was packed with beautiful women and tons of fun!!! the two floor managers (just ask for matt or donald) will bend over backwards to make your night enjoyable!! the bartenders and waitresses are top notch as well!!!! if you are into the midtown crowded bars i suggest checking this place out it won't disappoint :) do need to dress up but that will help attract the gorgeous women

• Pros: atmosphere, staff, clientelle, everything about this place
• Cons: owner but staff makes up for it

04/16/07

Terrible Service, Rude Bartenders = Do not recommend

by sofiale

I went to Zimm's this weekend with a fabulous group of girls (all minorities). All 3 bartenders (2 men and 1 woman) were rude in how they took our order, wouldn't even look at us and gave us so much attitude. What is ironic is that the second our order was taken, the bartender took another order from some white, females and they were as nice as could be. Me and my friends left almost no tip. What is unfortunate is that the ambience, decor and atmosphere is perfect. It was like being at spa and getting beat up. Stressful and not worth it. Bad service, insanely unnecessary attitudes and rude staff.

• Pros: Atmosphere, decor, good for talking and catching up with friends
• Cons: Awful service, poorly managed and rude staff