what Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 i heard that Ugly's is opening downtown !!! my guess would be between the 200-400 block of Main Street or so... does anyone know where they leased space ? ps- i am glad that this particular national operator had enough sense to select downtown . Clearly they have good direction in selecting a location, as opposed to some other groups....(shhhhh !!!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ V Lawrence Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 i heard that Ugly's is opening downtown !!! my guess would be between the 200-400 block of Main Street or so... does anyone know where they leased space ? ps- i am glad that this particular national operator had enough sense to select downtown . Clearly they have good direction in selecting a location, as opposed to some other groups....(shhhhh !!!!) I don't know if it's official yet, but word-on-the-street has it that Houston Pavillions could be the location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westguy Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Is this like a Hogs & Heifers place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProHouston Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Is this like a Hogs & Heifers place?It's just like the movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Timmy Chan's Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Wow...awesome news. I bet this place lasts AT LEAST 6 months!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdbaker Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 Wow...awesome news. I bet this place lasts AT LEAST 6 months!!! A Coyote Ugly opened up in DC about a year ago, shortly before I moved to Houston. It's a chain, and not at all my style, but this would count as a good thing for downtown. It is not a bar that would cater to the current downtown "nightlife" crowd. The DC version opened up in a very, very pricey location in one of DC's trendier neighborhoods directly across from MCI Center (Washington Wizards). I'm guessing a Houston version would look to take advantage of Rocket's pre-game crowd in much same way, making the Pavilions the most likely location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 Never heard of it, but it sounds like another one of that breed of chain restaurants/bars that always spring up in the more touristy areas of cities. Like Hard Rock Cafe or Planet Hollywood, not really catering to the locals, and inevitably selling t-shirts and such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icanluv2 Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 Sounds like a good idea. I just hope the city does not crack down on it every so often. Houston is too conservative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 Having never seen the movie "Coyote ugly", I'm a bit apprehensive about it. Is it supposed to be a "high end" bar, that will attract young professionals and some college students? Or is it something of a glorified local bar that will feature attractive women that will attract college students, but will be able to control a crowd? As much as this sounds like it's a plus for HP's Visibility, I don't think I would entirely approve of this potential new tenant. I'm not entirely sure what demographic that HP is shooting for, but it would seem that it would be consistent with a more sophisticated consumer with an equal amount of disposable income. It's my feeling that they're probably going to attract quite a few of the more affluent college students, suburban 20 yr olds, as well as your typical tourist. The only locals that would probably hit the HP are those matching the above description as well as those simply wishing for a night out on the town to do something a bit different celebrating a milestone event (first date, anniversary, etc). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Timmy Chan's Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 I'm not entirely sure what demographic that HP is shooting for, but it would seem that it would be consistent with a more sophisticated consumer with an equal amount of disposable income.I'd hope they go for ALL demographics! Downtown can use help from every consumer possible...at least the ones with disposable income, whether that be $5 or $500.affluent college students...Isn't that an oxymoron? At least that was my experience at UH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 Isn't that an oxymoron? At least that was my experience at UH.I'll make it more clear: The college students that have a family with money. More likely to come from HBU or Rice U. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdbaker Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 Having never seen the movie "Coyote ugly", I'm a bit apprehensive about it. Is it supposed to be a "high end" bar, that will attract young professionals and some college students? Or is it something of a glorified local bar that will feature attractive women that will attract college students, but will be able to control a crowd?It's fairly high-end. I think the DC incarnation charged a $10-$15 cover. Not a neighborhood bar, and definitely not a "club." I would call it a concept bar. I would also call a dualing piano bar a concept bar. Think more in terms of tourists and special event crowds. The same crowd that you might find at a Benihana's, a Hard Rock Cafe, or a Rockets game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beltway Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 The only one I've been to is in San Antonio near the River Walk. Nothing fancy at all there, and if I remeber correctly there was no cover. Nearly half of the space is the bar and the crowd is all college age. It had a 6th street feel to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProHouston Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 The only one I've been to is in San Antonio near the River Walk. Nothing fancy at all there, and if I remeber correctly there was no cover. Nearly half of the space is the bar and the crowd is all college age. It had a 6th street feel to me.There's also one on 6th Street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
713 To 214 Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 There's no cover at the Dallas location, either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 no cover in NYC or Tampa either. those two locations have completely different atmospheres. I'm imaging a downtown Houston location having a similar crowd as Bar Houston had. It'll just depend on the night, and what events are going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drey00 Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 no cover in NYC or Tampa either. those two locations have completely different atmospheres. I'm imaging a downtown Houston location having a similar crowd as Bar Houston had. It'll just depend on the night, and what events are going on.the bar houston comparison is probably very appropriate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmariar Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 the bar houston comparison is probably very appropriateAgreed in that what I know of Coyote Ugly (from the movie, an episode or two of a related reality TV show, and a brief visit to the N.O. location) is that it's primarily known for its bartenders dancing on the bar. The reality TV show - I want to say it was focused on the opening of the Austin location - showed girls at try-outs for waitress positions and then training to do the dances. Just some context for those who hadn't heard of the chain before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 the bar houston comparison is probably very appropriateand look at its fate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 Wow...awesome news. I bet this place lasts AT LEAST 6 months!!! Totally agree! UGH!! And what an original idea, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Htowngirl Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 The one in Austin (on 6th street) started out hot when it first opened. I walked by on a Sat night last summer - there was maybe 20 people (mostly older) in there, and nobody dancing on the bar. It looked pretty tame (and boring). They were playing rock music...There's one in Vegas too... it was super-packed when it first opened (2002?)... not sure how it's doing now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C2H Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 all these replies to this? Is there an official announcement or is this some some hearsay hype? " I heard Coyote Ugly is opening up downtown". I won't believe anything until we see some type of source. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troyboy Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 I've never been to the Dallas location, but even with the problems in Deep Ellum, Coyote Ugly is still open after tons of other bars have closed. I think the concept (as well as the movie) is cheezy as hell, but people must like them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
713 To 214 Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 I actually don't know how the one in Deep Ellum stays open. Every time I pass by there in the evening/night, there aren't very many people there at all. The company must have some real commitment to that location, or they are profiting some other way that isn't readily visible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalparadise Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 The one in Austin (on 6th street) started out hot when it first opened. I walked by on a Sat night last summer - there was maybe 20 people (mostly older) in there, and nobody dancing on the bar. It looked pretty tame (and boring). They were playing rock music...There's one in Vegas too... it was super-packed when it first opened (2002?)... not sure how it's doing now...The Vegas location -- inside New York, New York, I believe -- is still packed. But, that's Vegas. If we had a few hundred thousand Midwestern mouth-breathers walking around looking for places to spend their money, this kind of place might work here, too. It's definitely not a place any local person would want to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted March 6, 2007 Author Share Posted March 6, 2007 I don't know if it's official yet, but word-on-the-street has it that Houston Pavillions could be the location.Actually, the word on the street is that they are NOT going to H. Pavilions, hence the question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 Actually, the word on the street is that they are NOT going to H. Pavilions, hence the question.thank god.let them go to the village or uptown! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56a Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 Just some context for those who hadn't heard of the chain before. From their website: Coyote Ugly Saloon, the most famous bar in the world... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownWxBoy Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 Actually, the word on the street is that they are NOT going to H. Pavilions, hence the question.I would still like to see them Downtown... even if not at HP... like still on Main street somewhere. You don't want EVERYTHING at HP... you want people to still be able to leave HP and walk somewhere else Downtown... spread some things out a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 my main problem with some of the places is that it's TOO touristy. We need something with a little local flavor. maybe a downhome Ninfas? I think they need a place downtown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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