Htowngirl Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 A little late, but I got an email today from BAR Houston thanking their patrons for the past 4 years (it closed in August).Also in the e-mail was this:"Michael Paolucci (formerly of BAR Houston) and Blini Hoxha have teamed up to bring you Pub Fiction, a Midtown Pub scheduled to open in February of 2005. This will be a bar and restaurant for all occasions. Upscale lounge and grill featuring Sports, Live Music, DJ, Large patios, Happy Hours and much more. If you would like an invite to the grand opening, please sign up at www.PubFiction.com!"Has anyone else heard anything about this? Any idea where they might put it? I did talk to the Gen Manager of Copa Room in July, and he said then that they were going to put a sports bar/live music venue on the 4th corner of that complex sometime soon. I'm wondering if this is what he was talking about. ??Anyways, more businesses to Midtown, yay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 Hey Htowngirl! I like the avatar! Very James Bond-ish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFC Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 Hi there! Michael and Blini are opening their new place at 2303 Smith Street across from the Spec's Liqour Store. Make sure you go to the website and sign up for the Grand Opening Party @ www.pubfiction.com.Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duce Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 I looked in to the window of that location today and it doesn't seem like they have done any work. I know the bar business isn't easy but so far it doesn't look like they have made progress. Hopefully soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFC Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 I looked in to the window of that location today and it doesn't seem like they have done any work. I know the bar business isn't easy but so far it doesn't look like they have made progress. Hopefully soon.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Construction is scheduled to start within the next couple of weeks. I think their goal is to be open by Early March. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duce Posted December 16, 2004 Share Posted December 16, 2004 Construction is scheduled to start within the next couple of weeks. I think their goal is to be open by Early March.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Best of luck to them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midtown_resident Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 email i received from their newsletter list today:PUB FICTION BREAKS GROUND ON CONSTRUCTION On February 9, 2005, we began renovating the 2303 Smith Street Building, which will be the future home of Pub Fiction. If you don't remember, Pub Fiction is the first collaboration of Michael Paolucci and Blini Hoxha, both formerly of BAR Houston. Pub Fiction will be Midtown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Htowngirl Posted March 22, 2005 Author Share Posted March 22, 2005 midtown_resident beat me to most of it, but also from the email, an "opening date":"Whether after work or after 9, the party will always be rolling. Enjoy it all inside, or outside on our patios! Starting in Early MAY!!!! -" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Professional Hornblower Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 Yeah I used to love going to BAR for free drinks. I even had a tooth chipped there after getting into it with the bathroom attendant. LOL. Blini is opening it up real soon, and hopefully he will be as generous with PUB as he was with BAR. Blini's a real cool guy who I believe was taking classes at UH for construction administration or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFC Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 I stopped by there yesterday. The place looks great! Michael was telling me they are still expecting to open in mid-May. Also, I was told the construction of their new patio, which is over 1,000 square feet, starts this week. I can't wait for this place to open, it should be a great addition to Midtown!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Professional Hornblower Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 I stopped by there yesterday. The place looks great! Michael was telling me they are still expecting to open in mid-May. Also, I was told the construction of their new patio, which is over 1,000 square feet, starts this week. I can't wait for this place to open, it should be a great addition to Midtown!!!!<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Is Blini still going to do the "happy hour" thing that he did at BAR?I hope so, cuz there was nothing better than going to BAR on friday and drinkin' some red wine and ticklin' that concrete floor with my dancin' feet.Are chicks still going to dance on the bar-top? Or is this more like a laid-back lounge. My gut is telling me it's more of the latter. Hopefully it will be both a laid back lounge for young professionals, as well as a place for barely-legal teens to dance on the bar and yell "Woooooo!!"-The Hornblower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFC Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 It is going to be an upscale neighborhood pub. No dancing on bars or free beer happy hours. The club days are over for those guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Professional Hornblower Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 that's what I figured. it opens. Where's it located exactly? Is it near Red Door? And who are you and how do you know Blini? Are you his business partner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFC Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 I am friends with Blini's cousin. It is at 2303 Smith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Professional Hornblower Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 I am friends with Blini's cousin. <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Cool. So can you get me and some friends in there opening night? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFC Posted April 30, 2005 Share Posted April 30, 2005 Cool. So can you get me and some friends in there opening night?<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Go to www.pubfiction.com and sign up for the opening weekend party. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFC Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 I drove by Pub Fiction today. It looks like they are getting close. The new patio and parking lot are done. Also, that horrible fence around the lot is gone, so it looks a lot more open. In an e-mail from them last week they said they are waiting for the "CO" from the city. It looks like it will be a good addition to Midtown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim1980 Posted May 23, 2005 Share Posted May 23, 2005 I stopped by Pub Fiction on Saturday night for their soft opening. The place looks great!!!! Also, the food was much better than what you would expect to get at a bar. This place is definitely a must for anyone in the midtown area. The door guy told me their grand opening is May 27th; however, they are doing soft openings all this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Htowngirl Posted May 25, 2005 Author Share Posted May 25, 2005 Kim1980, What's it like? Laid back? Upscale? I'm looking forward to a new place in Midtown... Hopefully I'll be able to check it out this weekend. ------------------------ Got this on email... "PUB OFFICIALLY OPENS FRIDAY MAY 27TH @ 4 PM As many of you know it has been a long and winding road to get Pub Fiction open. We would like thank everyone for the encouragment along the way. Pub will be open 7 days a week from 4pm-2am with an outstanding food menu being served until 10pm. Whether you are looking for Live music, DJ's or a JukeBox, Pub Fiction will have it all this weekend! Come be one of the first to experience Midtown's newest addition!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim1980 Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Kim1980, What's it like? Laid back? Upscale? I'm looking forward to a new place in Midtown...  Hopefully I'll be able to check it out this weekend. ------------------------ Got this on email... "PUB OFFICIALLY OPENS FRIDAY MAY 27TH @ 4 PM As many of you know it has been a long and winding road to get Pub Fiction open. We would like thank everyone for the encouragment along the way. Pub will be open 7 days a week from 4pm-2am with an outstanding food menu being served until 10pm. Whether you are looking for Live music, DJ's or a JukeBox, Pub Fiction will have it all this weekend! Come be one of the first to experience Midtown's newest addition!" <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It has a little bit for everyone. A nice large patio plus the main lounge looks great! Looks like an upscale loft. They are building a stage in the main room for bands a couple of nights a week plus they have DJ's on Saturday nights playing house mixes. However, if you don't like the band they have another room that is a modern irish pub that has a jukebox. Also, the food was great!!!! So, to answer your question it is upscale, but laid back at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BayouCityGirl Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 My dads business (I work for) sells meat (good meat) to "Pub Fiction" TOO Weird y'all dabbled in this! I remember the owner calling work for a coworker and I thought the guy on the phone kept saying, "Pulp Fiction"!! LOL! and yet he's VERY cool! (actually called today) ...too funny!!!I swear y'all get more into my life then I could want! LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFC Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 Just wanted to let you all know that Pub Fiction has some great Happy Hour Specials. You can check out the specials at www.pubfiction.com. The website is worth checking out, they did a great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 we went after the stros game saturday afternoon. good place, friendly staff, but they're still working things out. we ordered a pitcher of frozen ritas, they were still learning on how to use the blender. the nachos were great though, and they have plenty on tap so you can't go wrong with that. they were really nice and apologetic, and everything but the ritas were great.we walked back by later that night and there was a good crowd, but we didn't go in since we probably weren't dressed appropriately (shorts/caps) for the night crowd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFC Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 As a fyi the dress code is actually relaxed on saturday nights too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howard30338 Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Anyone recommend a good happy hour to go to in Midtown? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFC Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Anyone recommend a good happy hour to go to in Midtown?<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Pub Fiction has really good happy hour specials. You can check them out @ www.pubfiction.com. Just click on the specials tab on the homepage. Also, there is almost always a crowd there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Timmy Chan's Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 The Big Top Lounge has good prices all day...not just for an hour They're on Main at Alabama, by the Continental Club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToolMan Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Wet SpotLittle WoodrowsFront Porch PubDog House TavernLeons - Cool place but usually dead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwj Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 I went here about a month ago and wanted to leave before I even ordered a drink. Did not like the vibe at all, and really couldn't put my finger on it. I expected it to be more upscale and relaxed, I think, but it was uber crowded, smoky, and busy. This is actually the first bar I've been in Midtown so far that I haven't enjoyed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonia Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 I agree 100%. It felt like a high school reunion or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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