Another Bar On Washington Ave.

[ricco67]

the concentration of dbags in the bars on washington is higher than in most other places, this is like the problem s3mh has with anti-ordinance people not necessarily being anti-preservation.

a) dbags go to bars on washington with higher frequency than they go to other bars.

next) not all people that go to bars on washington are dbags.

unless you have a fake tan, wear a lot of ed hardy shirts with sparkly dragons on them, and have spiky hair, you probably aren't a dbag.

there are a few bars that cater to the D-bag sub-species, but they have a tendency to migrate where they feel comfortable. As I have posted on this thread before, they typically wear the same "uniform" of D-baggy-ness and can generally identified from other social animals in the same environment. They seem to hang in some small groups and get boisterous when in close proximity of those of their same, or complete opposite, species.

Those bars that have taken preventive steps in minimizing or eliminating the infestation in bars are those that do not admit those in uniform, of which is "Vintage", "Drinkery", and "dirt bar" (now "222").

You can never stamp them out, they just evolve.

[DrLan34]

there are a few bars that cater to the D-bag sub-species, but they have a tendency to migrate where they feel comfortable. As I have posted on this thread before, they typically wear the same "uniform" of D-baggy-ness and can generally identified from other social animals in the same environment. They seem to hang in some small groups and get boisterous when in close proximity of those of their same, or complete opposite, species.

Those bars that have taken preventive steps in minimizing or eliminating the infestation in bars are those that do not admit those in uniform, of which is "Vintage", "Drinkery", and "dirt bar" (now "222").

You can never stamp them out, they just evolve.

hahahaha "They seem to hang in some small groups and get boisterous when in close proximity of those of their same, or complete opposite, species." you make them sounds like a gang of chimpanzees hahaha

[RedScare]

I have it on good authority that Sawyer Park has closed. I know I made a prediction on how long it would last, but I can't find it. I doubt I predicted 3 and a half years, though. That's probably a year and a half longer than I gave it.

[HoustonMidtown]

I have it on good authority that Sawyer Park has closed. I know I made a prediction on how long it would last, but I can't find it. I doubt I predicted 3 and a half years, though. That's probably a year and a half longer than I gave it.

 

Your authority would be correct:

 

http://blogs.houstonpress.com/rocks/2013/02/washington_avenue_sports_bar_s.php

 

The comments are rather amusing !

[TGM]

Churn and burn. (Well sometimes....)

[SilverJK]

They wouldn't let my buddy wear a rockets jersey in there to watch a rockets playoff game 2 years ago (or was it 3?)  How dare they even call themseleves a sportsbar.  Maybe a real sportsbar will take over.

[HoustonMidtown]

Pearl Bar now closed also...

 

http://www.29-95.com/bars-clubs/story/pearl-bar-washington-ave-padlocked-nonpayment-rent?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

 

 

[InTheLoopFromNYC]

Updated photos from what used to be the Guadalajara Bakery on Washington and Leverkuhn... Looks like they're doing a nice renovation job on the old building but not sure what to say about the new structure! If I remember correctly, the old building will be a restaurant/lounge and the new one is slated to be a club. The old variance request sign mentioned Laroux.

[Texasota]

Hm. That does look like a nice renovation job. The windowless black box next to it does look ...strange. 

I actually like it, but, this being Washington, I can't imagine ill like what they actually put in there.

[InTheLoopFromNYC]

Hah, what a joke! Two full years later and the exterior progress has actually regressed if you can believe it. My take is that the owners are a complete amateur act and are likely strapped for cash. They obviously couldn't care less about this thing's negative curb appeal. Been funny watching them struggle with even building planters for trees along Washington -- that's taken weeks and those trees, yet to be planted, all appear to be dead or dying and are routinely blown over with every high wind. The club has opened, but the front structure languishes along, and the adjacent lot still has yet to be cleaned up. Over/under for 2018??? By comparison, look at the high quality job that was done at Concrete Cowboy -- big bucks invested and relatively quick turnaround when compared to this. Hope the latter does an equally impressive job with the soon to be Clutch City Bar across from Kung Fu.

[InTheLoopFromNYC]

Two months have passed since the last post and unfortunately this project continues to languish. Dead trees were planted (yes, planted dead) along Washington after the full set was repeatedly blown over for weeks by the spring storm winds. Now all of the trees, including the dead ones they planted, were removed. The parking lot has been marginally cleaned up, but overall, the whole thing is still a mess! This was supposed to be Black Orchid Gastro Bar. Per Swamplot back in February: 

"As of January a year ago, chef Michael Sanguinetti was slated to be at the helm of Black Orchid’s $75-ish nightly tasting menu. Culturemaps reports that Sanguinetti’s other Washington Ave project closed for restructuring last summer due to conceptual disagreements between Sanguinetti and the owner."

 

Don't hold your breath!

[Urbannizer]

5-story structure proposed somewhere along Washington.

 

[Purdueenginerd]

That one might deserve its own thread wherever it subsequently is. Also, someone tell that guy with the baby stroller that his tires might be flat! 

[Ross]

1 hour ago, Purdueenginerd said:

That one might deserve its own thread wherever it subsequently is. Also, someone tell that guy with the baby stroller that his tires might be flat! 

Nah, the baby is so heavy, the stroller sinks into the pavement.

[InTheLoopFromNYC]

On 8/1/2019 at 12:22 AM, Urbannizer said:

5-story structure proposed somewhere along Washington.

 

Where did you find this? It looks too good to be true, lol... Trying to think where that could fit, especially with the big garage in the back... I'd love to see it replace the former commercial/industrial building at the northwest corner of Washington and TC Jester!

[InTheLoopFromNYC]

On 8/28/2019 at 10:31 PM, CrockpotandGravel said:

The rendering came from Identity Architects. I wish people would include the source of images and other info when posting these things to the forum. It is helpful to know. It's also why when I post anything, as annoying as it may be, I include that and anything else for others.

The rendering didn't include an address for the Revival off Washington development.

Also this structure should have its own thread since it's not a bar on the 5100 block of Washington Ave, the topic of this thread.


http://http//www.identityarchitects.com 

Thanks for the info! That would be a welcome addition to Washington Ave if and when it ends up there! Seems Bottled Blond is possibly a goner - no activity in many months on former pawn shop site, so that corner of Washington/Durham would be amazing too!

[InTheLoopFromNYC]

On 8/28/2019 at 10:31 PM, CrockpotandGravel said:

The rendering came from Identity Architects. I wish people would include the source of images and other info when posting these things to the forum. It is helpful to know. It's also why when I post anything, as annoying as it may be, I include that and anything else for others.

The rendering didn't include an address for the Revival off Washington development.

Also this structure should have its own thread since it's not a bar on the 5100 block of Washington Ave, the topic of this thread.


http://http//www.identityarchitects.com 

Your link didn't work, but I was able to find... Unfortunate that none of their project renderings have any detail (location, status, builder, etc). Maybe they're all conceptual?

[skooljunkie]

That rejected Jack in the Box finally shut down this week...could be at that corner of Shepherd...totally guessing cause it's fun. The lot does go all the way to Lillian.

[CrockpotandGravel]

Originally posted April 30, 2019 in this thread before all of my content were removed from the entire forum earlier this month.

 

On 2/2/2009 at 5:38 PM, Htowngirl said:

Got some info from my friend in the restaurant industry (we did discuss this while drinking, so my deets may be a little off)...

*Pub on Washington - 5102 Washington - it IS from the Pub Fiction people, but they want it to be a little different than Pub Fiction (I really hope so... I really don't want a frat party in my neighborhood every night!). This one seems to be coming right along - there are people there all the time.

*Busty LaRoue's (the smaller building) - 5120 Washington - Formerly Taps House of Beers (that apparently fell through), and they are having some problems now getting BL's off the ground too... Hrm. She's not really sure what this place will be either.

And on a side note... I really dig The Usual on TC Jester. It's what Pearl Bar was before the trendies took over. Great beer/wine/liquor selection and friendly bartenders. Not too sure about the Thursday/Saturday night karaoke... but whatevs, it's a nice neighborhood hangout!

https://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/18093-another-bar-on-washington/?do=findComment&comment=305299


 

On 5/26/2009 at 2:03 PM, PureAuteur said:

I was driving down Washington yesterday and noticed a new bar opening up with a doorway that looks like a barrell. Anyone know anything about this one?

Also, I tried to look for Ei8ht Lounge, but I didn't see it. I was driving from Studemont all the way to T.C. Jester. Is it on a side street? Anyone been there yet and tried it out?

https://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/18093-another-bar-on-washington/?do=findComment&comment=323859


 

On 5/27/2009 at 8:27 AM, longhornguy said:

The barrel place will be Taps House of Beers, I guess this will be similar to the Ginger Man in Rice Village.

The douchiness from the place across the street probably comes from the Escalade with 28" wheels...so 200-LATE!

haha...jk, couldn't resist. I am excited about all of these places opening on Washington, douchey or not.

https://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/18093-another-bar-on-washington/?do=findComment&comment=323976


 

On 5/27/2009 at 2:41 PM, lcc179 said:

Taps House of Beers is still on? Nice! I thought they weren't opening anymore and it was going to be Busty (Rusty?) La Rue's. It'll be nice to have a relaxed place with many different kinds of beer.

https://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/18093-another-bar-on-washington/?do=findComment&comment=324074

 

On 7/31/2009 at 1:34 PM, 77007golfer said:

Taps House of Beer(The bar with the barrel entrance) was open last night. Just thought I'd pass it along.

https://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/18093-another-bar-on-washington/?do=findComment&comment=335043

I suppose this thread is the right one for this since there are past discussions on the row of bars on the 5100 block of Washington Ave.


Taps House of Beer at 5120 Washington Ave in Houston, closed somewhere between 2015 and 2016.



Loopnet listing:
https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/5120-Washington-Ave-Houston-TX/5228327/

Other sale listing:
http://www.5120washington.com/



Photo from leasing and sales website of property:






 

[CrockpotandGravel]

Originally posted April 30, 2019 in this thread before all of my content were removed from the entire forum earlier this month.



 

On 10/21/2019 at 3:04 AM, CrockpotandGravel said:

 

On 2/2/2009 at 5:38 PM, Htowngirl said:

Got some info from my friend in the restaurant industry (we did discuss this while drinking, so my deets may be a little off)...

*Pub on Washington - 5102 Washington - it IS from the Pub Fiction people, but they want it to be a little different than Pub Fiction (I really hope so... I really don't want a frat party in my neighborhood every night!). This one seems to be coming right along - there are people there all the time.

*Busty LaRoue's (the smaller building) - 5120 Washington - Formerly Taps House of Beers (that apparently fell through), and they are having some problems now getting BL's off the ground too... Hrm. She's not really sure what this place will be either.

And on a side note... I really dig The Usual on TC Jester. It's what Pearl Bar was before the trendies took over. Great beer/wine/liquor selection and friendly bartenders. Not too sure about the Thursday/Saturday night karaoke... but whatevs, it's a nice neighborhood hangout!

https://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/18093-another-bar-on-washington/?do=findComment&comment=305299


 

On 5/26/2009 at 2:03 PM, PureAuteur said:

I was driving down Washington yesterday and noticed a new bar opening up with a doorway that looks like a barrell. Anyone know anything about this one?

Also, I tried to look for Ei8ht Lounge, but I didn't see it. I was driving from Studemont all the way to T.C. Jester. Is it on a side street? Anyone been there yet and tried it out?

https://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/18093-another-bar-on-washington/?do=findComment&comment=323859


 

On 5/27/2009 at 8:27 AM, longhornguy said:

The barrel place will be Taps House of Beers, I guess this will be similar to the Ginger Man in Rice Village.

The douchiness from the place across the street probably comes from the Escalade with 28" wheels...so 200-LATE!

haha...jk, couldn't resist. I am excited about all of these places opening on Washington, douchey or not.

https://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/18093-another-bar-on-washington/?do=findComment&comment=323976


 

On 5/27/2009 at 2:41 PM, lcc179 said:

Taps House of Beers is still on? Nice! I thought they weren't opening anymore and it was going to be Busty (Rusty?) La Rue's. It'll be nice to have a relaxed place with many different kinds of beer.

https://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/18093-another-bar-on-washington/?do=findComment&comment=324074

 

On 7/31/2009 at 1:34 PM, 77007golfer said:

Taps House of Beer(The bar with the barrel entrance) was open last night. Just thought I'd pass it along.

https://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/18093-another-bar-on-washington/?do=findComment&comment=335043

I suppose this thread is the right one for this since there are past discussions on the row of bars on the 5100 block of Washington Ave.


Taps House of Beer at 5120 Washington Ave in Houston, closed somewhere between 2015 and 2016.



Loopnet listing:
https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/5120-Washington-Ave-Houston-TX/5228327/

Other sale listing:
http://www.5120washington.com/



Photo from leasing and sales website of property:



 

 

Here is what's moving into the Taps of Beer space at 5120 Washington Ave in Houston: The Sugar Room, a bar from So Clutch Group (Concrete Cowboy, Clutch Bar).


I don't have photos of the renovation work yet, but here is more about it from Sugar Room's website:

Donuts, Drinks, & Events

Sugar Room will be a bar with cocktails, I presume. It will also double as a donut shop.



Two coming soon pages or splash pages with limited details:

https://www.sugarroomconcepts.com/

https://www.sugarroomconcepts.com/coming-soon-alt/



A rendering of The Sugar Room

 

[CrockpotandGravel]

Originally posted April 30, 2019 in this thread before all of my content were removed from the entire forum earlier this month.



Here is what's moving to 5102 Washington Ave, part of the row of bars on the 5100 block of Washington Ave: The Sporting Club. 

The Sporting Club moves into the space where Atlas Pub was located. The space was also Galway Hooker, and before that, Giulietta Sociale and Ei8ht.

This is another bar from the So Clutch Group.

https://www.soclutchgroup.com/location/the-sporting-club/



More about the Sporting Club (from the Instagram of a co-owner of So Clutch Group, posted in January):

 Coming soon to Washington Avenue: A unique all day experience featuring an open air kitchen, 30 foot retractable roof, patio gaming, elevated cocktails, local beer, and home to the players. 




Renderings from their website:
https://homeoftheplayers.com/




(direct link: link 1, link 2)

 

[CrockpotandGravel]

Originally posted July 30, 2019 in this thread before all of my content were removed from the entire forum earlier this month.




Photo taken in May of the demolished building at  5102 Washington Ave, Houston. 

This is part of the row of bars on the 5100 block of Washington Ave.

The building is under construction to become the Sporting Club. This moves into the space where Atlas Pub was located. The space was also Galway Hooker, and before that, Giulietta Sociale and Ei8ht.


From the Sporting Club's Instagram in May


https://www.instagram.com/p/BxlJQRxHi_N/


 

[CrockpotandGravel]

Originally posted July 30, 2019 in this thread before all of my content were removed from the entire forum earlier this month.



More information om what's moving into the Taps of Beer space at 5120 Washington Ave in Houston: The Sugar Room, a bar from So Clutch Group (Concrete Cowboy, Clutch Bar).

Sugar Room will be a bar with cocktails. It may also double as a donut shop.


Their updated bio on Instagram:

An all new experience for Houston. A design forward lounge, featuring high end cocktails and a warm atmosphere that is perfect for any occasion.
https://www.instagram.com/sugarroomhtx

[CrockpotandGravel]

Originally posted July 30, 2019 in this thread before all of my content were removed from the entire forum earlier this month.




An updated renderings of the Sugar Room,  5120 Washington Ave in Houston. This may be another area of the space, the donut shop posted above being the other. 



This is from Instagram yesterday:





This is from Instagram earlier this month:


https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz1UHRZg8c3/

 

[CrockpotandGravel]

Originally posted August 25, 2019 in this thread before all of my content were removed from the entire forum earlier this month.


 

Construction progress photos of the Sugar Room at t 5120 Washington Ave in Houston. The Sugar Room will be a bar and donut shop from So Clutch Group (Concrete Cowboy, Clutch Bar). This replaces Taps House of Beer.

 

From June, posted by Trinity Construction:


https://www.facebook.com/trinityconstructors/photos/a.1693467807548943/2449865425242507




From Lone Star Electrical Services in July:

We've kicked off the electrical work at the Sugar Room—coming this fall.





https://www.facebook.com/LoneStarElectricalServices/posts/3205031072902858


 

[CrockpotandGravel]

Originally posted August 25, 2019 in this thread before all of my content were removed from the entire forum earlier this month.




So Clutch Group is doing behind-the-scenes work for the Sugar Room's website. This is their donut shop and bar at  5120 Washington Ave in Houston.


The website shows the splash page, but saw this page for their donut shop when messing around with the url. Here's the screenshot:


https://www.sugarroomconcepts.com/donuts/







The bar part of the Sugar Room:

https://www.sugarroomconcepts.com/venue/drinks/

 

[CrockpotandGravel]

Originally posted August 25, 2019 in this thread before all of my content were removed from the entire forum earlier this month.

Another rendering of The Sporting Club from So Clutch Group. This one shows the main bar area from a different angle and shows more of the room.

The Sporting Club is located at 5102 Washington Ave. It's part of the row of bars on the 5100 block of Washington Ave. This replaces Atlas Pub. The space was also Galway Hooker, and before that, Giulietta Sociale and Ei8ht

This comes from their updated website that includes a site for the Houston location.

https://homeoftheplayers.com/venue/houston/

 

 

 

[CrockpotandGravel]

Originally posted September 9, 2019 in this thread before all of my content were removed from the entire forum earlier this month.



Construction progress of 5102 Washington Ave, Houston. 

The building was demolished in spring (photo of the rubble is several posts up). This was where Atlas Pub, Galway Hooker, Giulietta Sociale, and Ei8ht were located.

This is part of the row of bars on the 5100 block of Washington Ave.

The building is under construction to become the Sporting Club. another bar and club from So Clutch Group out of Dallas.


From Instagram a week ago:




 

[CrockpotandGravel]

Construction progress of  5120 Washington Ave, Houston in the Washington Corridor (this is NOT in the Heights and it isn't part of the Heights area).


The building was Taps House of Beer and was demolished in spring (photo of the rubble is several posts up). 

This is part of the row of bars on the 5100 block of Washington Ave.

The building is under construction to become the Sugar Room. a donut + coffee shop and another bar + club from So Clutch Group out of Dallas.




From Facebook last month, posted by Lone Star Electrical Services:


Here's a behind the scenes look at "Sugar Room." It'll be a great new spot on Washington Ave!





https://www.facebook.com/LoneStarElectricalServices/posts/3484505291622100



 

[IntheKnowHouston]

The Sugar Room at 5120 Washington Ave is open. This is a dual concept with a bakery operating on one side and a speakeasy bar on the other.

 

Contrary to the posts above, there isn't a donut shop. Instead, So Clutch Group partnered with Sweet (Tour Suite). Sweet is a dessert shop and coffee shop. The Washington Avenue branch offers an abbreviated menu.

 

The cocktail bar and lounge is known as Sugar Room. It's a completely transformation of the bar before it.
 

https://facebook.com/SWEEThouston