ArchitecturalPRGirl Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 This place is owned by the same people that own The Red Door. It's across from the Corkscrew, close to Houston Ave. The actual entrance is on Center street which runs parallel to Washington. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToolMan Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 I may stop by soon...that is if the douchebag crowd at Red Door doesn't show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vertigo58 Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 I may stop by soon...that is if the douchebag crowd at Red Door doesn't show. God this made me laugh, I needed that....chuckle, chuckle Hey Archgirl , make it the next Haif meet? ha ha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchitecturalPRGirl Posted October 24, 2007 Author Share Posted October 24, 2007 Yeah it should be interesting to see what kind of crowd this place draws. Nonetheless, it's good for this area and businesses like Corkscrew who were pioneers in that part of Washington. All of this activity should clean things up a bit down there.Another place that's basically the same format (lounge) called Pandora's is opening in December down the street in the former Rhythm Room location on Washington. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bacchus Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 I drove by there tonight and there is a TON of work to be done before they start entertaining guests... I could see through the opened door off of Center and it is AWESOME inside. The outside is still very much a construction zone. What are they doing with the front part of the building? There appear to be several entrances to the place, leading me to think that it is suitable for several different bars. Or is the plan to have this be one massive lounge? There is not a doubt in my mind that this will be successful. Those guys have the winning formula. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vertigo58 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 I drove by there tonight and there is a TON of work to be done before they start entertaining guests... I could see through the opened door off of Center and it is AWESOME inside. The outside is still very much a construction zone. What are they doing with the front part of the building? There appear to be several entrances to the place, leading me to think that it is suitable for several different bars. Or is the plan to have this be one massive lounge? There is not a doubt in my mind that this will be successful. Those guys have the winning formula. Thats what I'm talking about! I say we should create a topic of how you would design your own night club or restaurant. Ok, I will start it under Other Topics. Thanks for the inspiration Bacchus! I have seen massive dance clubs in larger cities and they work. I don't care what anyone on this forum says! ha ha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hokieone Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 went last night to the drake - have to say, these guys know how to build a fancy place. makes red door look like a barn - not really, but the high ceilings and lighting is really impressive, and the layout is nice and open. decent size crowd last night already and i kind of like how the entrance is in the back - sort of hidden. if you're planning to go, i'd probably go soon - the shiny hair shirt unbuttoned contingency will be out in full force soon (the upstairs part already had a few last night) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larissa Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 The rumours going around is that Lance Feagin (Glass Wall) will be opening a new eaterie in the downstairs space, once renovations are complete. The Dittman Building, a block down toward downtown, is also being marketed for a restaurant, with rooftop dining. Add Beavers just a few blocks away, and you have some mighty nice pickings! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Sure, nothing like more bars to "clean things up".Oy {RIP Richmond Ave.} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gollyG Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Actually it was the Warehouse that was a good long standing pioneer, but is no longer in existance that really rocked the place. A good wholesome atmosphere that unfortunatley, is no longer there. Yeah it should be interesting to see what kind of crowd this place draws. Nonetheless, it's good for this area and businesses like Corkscrew who were pioneers in that part of Washington. All of this activity should clean things up a bit down there.Another place that's basically the same format (lounge) called Pandora's is opening in December down the street in the former Rhythm Room location on Washington. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstongirl Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Went by to check it out the other day & have to agree, it really is a fancy place. Let's hope they can keep it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToolMan Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 I heard the made $42K is alcohol sales one Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyps Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 we tried to go last friday night, and it was INSANE. I felt like I was in some version of CSI Miami. Right out front they had all the crazy expensive cars parked right at the door in an obvious money flauting way. There were various stages of scantily clad girls and heaving frat boys...all JAMMED at the door trying to get in. We made a pathetic half hearted attempt to get in and then left. it supposed to be really neat inside, just stay away from it Friday nights for a few weeks until the "hot" wears off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToolMan Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Yep, Red Door shiney shirt crowd. I'm staying away and going to the local dive bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wernicke Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Walked over after corkscrew two weekends ago... totally nuts outside the front entrance. I'm not sure if it was just because they had not yet "officially" opened, but the mob outside was definitely a sign of gross mismanagement... pretty much you tried to wade your way through a mess of people (they haven't heard of lines?) and then the doorman selects people to come in... so we took off. Friends who went in said it was impossible to get drinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vertigo58 Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 the doorman selects people to come in... so we took off. Friends who went in said it was impossible to get drinks. What is this place another Studio 54? I hate when a place like this doesn't hire enough bar help. I would have left too. There should be a sign at the entrance that states celeb's only! Sounds like this joint is catering (or wanting to) cater to the aristocracy/society crowd of Houston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstongirl Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Ahh the good ol' cattle call. That reminds me of when Prague first opened, many moons ago, and they really revived the practice of "choosing" who gets the privelege of coming in. Although I can usually get past the crowd, this practice still really turns me off to a place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hokieone Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 have been a total of three times - first two opening nights were perfect. not yet crowded, good looking crowd, plenty of room to move around, no lines to get drinks. third time, we got there early and had no wait, but our friends that came later got stuck in the mob of people. we went downstairs to try to get them in and i haven't seen anything like that in a while. opened up the front door and it was just like you guys said, a mob of people, no line. people just screaming. then it got way too crowded inside, took forever to get $6 drinks and all around was not the nice lounge it had been the first two times. i think the problem is they are trying to use the red door system of letting people in, but it works there because red door isn't as crowded as it was 3 years ago. i agree the drake is a thursday night or early fri/ sat night place. other than that, its going to take a while for the idiocy to die down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 Blog entry from the Chronicle:http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/life/main/5377213.htmlLast Saturday, it seemed everyone was yelling Darren Van Delden's name as he stood his post at the velvet rope. He sifted through the masses of people, who included many using everything from hugs to birthdays to folded $20 bills to try and jockey their way inside.Because of the club's strict dress code, which prohibits anything baggy, torn or, heck, ugly, only some made it in.I asked a girl whose male friend had just been turned away what she thought of the policy."If you're going for a certain look," she said, "it's understandable."Generally, I'm pretty wary of the arrogance and entitlement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 I noticed that a couple of the people posting complaints about the drunks are also HAIFers. Especially loved the comment that the homeless behaved better. I met the blogger, Kristin Finan, a couple of weeks ago at Lucky's Sports Bar. If I'd have known she was into "butterfly kisses", I might have tried it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 sounds like some in the black community are wondering why they aren't allowed in.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sowanome Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 sounds like some in the black community are wondering why they aren't allowed in....]Maybe b/c The Drake has reached its minority quota by 10 pm..... It's the truth, ask anyone in the clubbing business! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 ]Maybe b/c The Drake has reached its minority quota by 10 pm..... It's the truth, ask anyone in the clubbing business!those darn quotas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJones Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Well, I got to partake in the hoopla that is The Drake. Didn't have to wait in line on a Saturday, we know a bartender inside and was put on "The List". We were supposed to have "bottle service" and a table set up for us, but we were about 20 minutes late arriving, we got there at about 10:45pm or so, and they had broken down our section, so we just went in and got drinks at the bar. Pretty strong drinks, so I can't complain about that. A little TOO dark in there,maybe because the decor SUCKS, music was fine, but the crowd. HELLO, if I wanted to be in a mosh pit I would go to a Korn concert. Ridiculously packed, BUT, there was alot of eyecandy to go around. There was one girl in particular...... but I digress. I don't think I would EVER try to go there if I had to wait in line like the sub-class I saw out there huddled in the cold. LOL! Just Kidding. I am just very fortunate to know someone who works there. Alot of hype, NOT alot of bite, you are missing nothing at this joint. Escobar on the other hand was much more fun, if you go to Escobar, which now has new owners as of Sunday, make sure you say hey to my buddy Zeus, and tip him well, he makes good drinks also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyboy444 Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 went to the drake the sat before last. my friend and I both agreed the place seemed to be full of trailer trash that night. maybe it was the rain and a bad night? music also sucked. it was like 104 on speed. maybe i will check it out again bc i keep hearing how great it is. i just came back from new york and this place does not compare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJones Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 sounds like some in the black community are wondering why they aren't allowed in....Musicman, I meant to tell ya. It ain't just the Blacks, it is more the Asians. Like I said, they ain't missing anything though, but The Drake may have created the illusion that they are. Dress like you were going out to a nice dinner at Vic and Anthony's and leave the do-rags and baggy jerseys, pants and Nikes at home, you will get in after about a 30 to 45 minute wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc281 Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 i guess i went about 3-4 wks ago. around midnight there wasnt even a line of any sort. we went straight up with ids showing and came in. were pretty under dressed too, but they were cool about it. was a good time inside, but would definitely go back. but everything im reading seems to be the opposite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Musicman, I meant to tell ya. It ain't just the Blacks, it is more the Asians. Like I said, they ain't missing anything though, but The Drake may have created the illusion that they are. Dress like you were going out to a nice dinner at Vic and Anthony's and leave the do-rags and baggy jerseys, pants and Nikes at home, you will get in after about a 30 to 45 minute wait.this has been going on for as long as i've been old enough to go out. I know it isn't just blacks but some made a comment to me when they went. i think it is hilarious that anyone would wait to get into a place like this.if there's even a hastle to park...forget it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vertigo58 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 went to the drake the sat before last. my friend and I both agreed the place seemed to be full of trailer trash that night. maybe it was the rain and a bad night? music also sucked. it was like 104 on speed. maybe i will check it out again bc i keep hearing how great it is. i just came back from new york and this place does not compare. This is hilarious! There was a huge mega-mixer kind of event Wed night. I guess the idea is not to walk in comparing to other large city clubs otherwise you wont have a good time. Here is my take of what I loved about this place. The very high dramatic ceilings, decor, vast bars, friendly staff, large clean restrooms, furniture...yep the furniture and most of all some of the best made drinks around. Hats off to the bartendars (not to mention the beautiful lady bartendars). Most seemed like super models. I wont knock the music since they were good enough to ask us what we wanted to hear. If I were to open my own disco/club whatever it would resemble this place, the inside anway. Exterior/facade needs some big time upgrades. I was only disappointed that the upstairs area was not open mayeb later on it was? I want to see a grand piano and maybe some huge wide screens on those empty brick walls. It is very reminicent of the large night clubs of Los Angeles. Order a Cape Cod and see what ya think. This place dazzles. http://thedrakebar.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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