ricco67 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Hey guys, do you know of anyone that owns a bar/club that is relatively empty?Reason why I'm asking is that I need a place in which I can host parties once a month with a minimum of fuss and at the same time save a place that may be dying. Anyone? Anyone?My only criteria is that is must be at least inside the beltway, but for the right venue, I might be willing to go out a bit further. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 you want food too? or just drinks? music? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted August 31, 2006 Author Share Posted August 31, 2006 We're open for food later on as the crowds go. so for now a jukebox and a bar will do. After the part expands more, we can handle more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 My sisters used to rent the Majestic Metro Theater downtown for Halloween parties. A great place and a great time. Last time I was down in Houston, it still looked like a place that was rentable... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metro Matt Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Are you looking for a DJ? I'll spin almost anything except Hip Pop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted August 31, 2006 Author Share Posted August 31, 2006 Are you looking for a DJ? I'll spin almost anything except Hip Pop.i wasn't looking to rent a hall, but rather give some business to a struggling bar or lounge to take over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FilioScotia Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Hey guys, do you know of anyone that owns a bar/club that is relatively empty?I'm still chuckling at your premise. Do you really want to hold your parties in a club has a hard time attracting customers? Then again, you're probably hoping to find one of those little off-the-beaten-path places like the one Yogi Berra was talking about when he said famously that "Nobody goes there anymore. It's too popular." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREASER Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 try Blancos in River Oaks...they serve food during the day, so they have a staffed kitchen and are closed on Sat. for private parties..I have contact if ya need it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FilioScotia Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Hey guys, do you know of anyone that owns a bar/club that is relatively empty?Reason why I'm asking is that I need a place in which I can host parties once a month with a minimum of fuss and at the same time save a place that may be dying. Anyone? Anyone?My only criteria is that is must be at least inside the beltway, but for the right venue, I might be willing to go out a bit further.It's not "relatively empty", nor is it dying, but my favorite "inside-the-loop" watering hole is The Harp, a nice neighborhood pub on Richmond about halfway between Montrose and Shepherd. I don't know how big you want your parties to be, but The Harp can handle small gatherings of a dozen or so people, either in a side room with tables, or on the patio outside when the weather's nice. And the atmosphere is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted August 31, 2006 Author Share Posted August 31, 2006 yes, i want an empty place. the parties i'm talking about are going to average about 60-90 people with the potential of a couple of hundred.harps is too small, and i don't need to rent a place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToolMan Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Hiccups is a new bar downtown that is quite dead - but I don't know if it couldhold 90 people confortably. I wonder if SpeakEasy is open anymore?How about Brewery Tap or Leon's Lounge in Midtown? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 (edited) he said he wanted a place that can hold 60-90 people. I don't think leon's meets that criteria and neither would brew tap if there is a possibility of 200. Edited August 31, 2006 by musicman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToolMan Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Brewery Tap could easlily fit 200 people. Leon's can fit a lot of people too...they have a back room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 (edited) Brewery Tap could easlily fit 200 people. Leon's can fit a lot of people too...they have a back room.When we used to bring 75 skaters into the brew tap it could handle that fine, but 200 just seems like a stretch.EDIT: I just spoke with brew tap, their max capacity is 100. Edited August 31, 2006 by musicman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnu Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 When we used to bring 75 skaters into the brew tap it could handle that fine, but 200 just seems like a stretch.EDIT: I just spoke with brew tap, their max capacity is 100.Maybe he is thinking of the Magnolia brewery/ballroom next door and above? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Maybe he is thinking of the Magnolia brewery/ballroom next door and above?Magnolia Ballroom is for rent only. He said he didn't want to rent a room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escapee Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Maybe he is thinking of the Magnolia brewery/ballroom next door and above? OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO The thought of skates on the Magnolia Ballroom's beautiful hardwood floors makes me cringe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Htowngirl Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 The Social? Depending on when you go, they are pretty dead during the week (except Weds)... nice indoor space and a huge patio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Meteor is closed right now, but will reopen this December againwww.meteorhouston.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Chenevert Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 I rented out Spectators on Westcott for a party a few months back. Its $250 for 8 hours on a Saturday night. Might be cheaper on a weeknight. The place isnt fancy, just a bar, pool tables and a jukebox, but its perfect for holding a party. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted September 5, 2006 Author Share Posted September 5, 2006 I rented out Spectators on Westcott for a party a few months back. Its $250 for 8 hours on a Saturday night. Might be cheaper on a weeknight. The place isnt fancy, just a bar, pool tables and a jukebox, but its perfect for holding a party.well, that seems great, but this is going to be a saturday night kinda thing and i don't need to rent anything, but just be able to give some hole in a wall place some decent business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrbo Posted May 8, 2007 Share Posted May 8, 2007 OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO The thought of skates on the Magnolia Ballroom's beautiful hardwood floors makes me cringe. OMG!!! I've been to the Magnolia Ballroom.. went to a private party (with skaters), had to be '76 or '77. Pretty wild party.. and I remember it was very very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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