BUDDY'S Houston

I had a very disappointing experience at this club. I was sitting with my date when a young Black male with short hair, who claimed to be the owner, approached me and told me I had to leave my seat. He was extremely rude and unprofessional, and when I questioned him, he escalated the situation by calling over a bouncer to have me removed from the seat — and this was all while I was with my date! This type of treatment is completely unacceptable, and I would expect better from a place that claims to offer a welcoming environment. I won’t be returning and wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone looking for a respectful atmosphere. This happened at club Play a club that constantly changes their Name. The table didn’t have a reserve sign on it. So we sit there. Not on that we were paying customers. We were not standing up on the furniture like some of the other unruly guests. And to make matters worse he wasn’t part owner!!! He was a freaking Club promoter!!!! Do not waste your money with at this establishment!!!! If you have class don’t go here!!!

Cool bar plenty of seating . Its nice that's it's connected to Kiki. Drinks were great and a bigger size that usual. So that's a plus. Only thing is that the fun tunes machine stole my dollar lol. But oh well

A friendly neighborhood bar with a great staff. The owner, Christopher Barry, continues to put his heart and soul into turning this place into one of Houston's premiere bars. The Karaoke night is a lot of fun. Steak night is a nice deal on Wednesday evenings. Great DJs keep the music going. Give Buddy's a try.

The chef was slaving over an open flame and 100° temperature outside putting love and passionate to the food it was so awesome I didn't get his name but he knows how to cook a steak great job😍 Great atmosphere every one was super friendly.

Great bar but I got double charged and there’s no way to contact the bar for assistance… is it not the same bar? Why isn’t this updated on google?

I love this place with a passion I went and had the most amazing time ever they made me feel welcomed. I felt beautiful ❤️

Amazing all around. The staff, atmosphere, and drinks were all top notch.

Horrible establishment - while I understand having third party contractors and/or private property, it is unreasonable to expect someone with a disability placard / plates to pay to park to enter a business to spend money. The African American lot attendant was rude demanding a $10 fee to park in a handicap spot (please note a cone was not in front of spot as the other spots in the lot), and the doorman was rude by trying to demand that I speak to the parking lot attendant. The majority of my visits here are negative, however after my experience tonight I had to ensure it was appropriately captured.

4 of us were invited to come here by a great friend on a Thursday night for Chingona Jueves and at first I was skeptical because we had never been to a gay bar but let me tell you we all had a great time. The music was fantastic so kudos to DJ Urí The people here were all fantastic and treated us as if they had known us forever. Definitely feeling a sense of belonging. They made us feel welcomed. We enjoyed the show put on by a very beautiful and friendly lady dancing and having fun, entertaining us with her moves. We all danced and had so much fun with the regulars here. We danced without being judged and this is definitely the place. The drinks were on point thanks to our great bartender Victor. Very attentive to our need of drinks. We didn't order food but will be coming back for steak night on Wednesday's. We heard great things about this so come try it out starting at 6:30 pm. There is plenty of parking available with security and lots of lighting in the parking lot. They have a pool table in the back (no pun intended) so come have fun. I would definitely recommend this place for a great time and the best thing is there was no cover charge and parking was free, a great plus. Definitely coming back because we loved the music, ambiance and the people. So glad we visited this place.

Sorry to hear that BUDD is closed due to the owner failed to pay rent. I feel sad about those displaced employees who are jobless. I have been here a couple of times for events. The bar is a typical bar. The club is pretty large if you include the patio. But there was a tiny dance floor big enough to dance. So, you know. BUDDY's is CLOSED.

This place is so much fun! I went for a special 420 bash. I was performing and it happened to be my birthday! We had a blast! The bartenders were great! They really took care of us. These weren't the type of bartenders that you had to wait for. They would wrap up their customers quickly and on to the next. The performances were excellent! Shout out to Morena for doing her thing! They have a patio area for smokers and even had a CBD/edible vendor out there. There's plenty of standing or seating area. The standup tables were great with stools. The lighting was awesome! Really had such a fun and great experience here. Definitely a memorable 420!

Nice clean bar located in the Montrose area, it's a chill environment to relax and grab a couple of drinks. If you don't want to be inside there's also an outside patio to hang out. They also have food if you're hungry, and considering it's bar food; it's not too shabby. They have good music to jam to & there's also karaoke night as well. The music tends to get extremely loud at night when they have a DJ so if you don't really like loud music then come during the day time where it's quiet & chill. Overall, great vibes, amazing staff & drinks are strong. Will I come back? Of course. Tip: come Wednesday for Steak night, yum yum yum.

I love buddy's so much! The steak night is the bomb and the bartenders are so nice/fun Love this song lace. You should check it out if you are in the area

BUDDY'S welcoming community of patrons creates an atmosphere that feels like a second family. This Houston gay bar is a place where strangers become friends and friends become family. With open hearts and shared experiences, it's a haven of connection and a catalyst for lifelong memories within the LGBTQ+ community.

BUDDY'S is more than just a Houston gay bar; it's a place where friendships are nurtured. The friendly bartenders go above and beyond to make you feel like part of the family. With their warm smiles, attentive service, and engaging conversations, they create a sense of belonging that keeps patrons coming back for more.

The Greek God pizza is soooo delicious!!!!!! It's my new addiction ! Its a must try!

I must preface this with the fact that I am a neurodivergent individual and I have been going to this establishment for the past 5 years, but my experience tonight was ATROCIOUS. First, I will start with, the security guard (a tall, wide white man, with tattoos up & down both arms and a few face piercings and tats) who initiated the issue and made sure it persisted, even after I was leaving with people who were diffusing the situation of him yelling at me for NO REASON. I have worked at bars/restaurants for a long time and at no point would my manager encourage us to call the police on people who are nonviolent and clearly not drunk. I also happened to speak with the manager about my business and how he runs his own business, before my encounter with the security guard, and it was a very cordial conversation. Because I am a woman who has dealt with drunk men before, I purposely stayed near a security guard because of a man who was a bit pushy and was clearly drunk when I met him. Yet 3 hours later, his bartender friend was still serving him drinks while I was behind the guy giving the bartender the "cut him off signal". The bartender kept the drinks flowing for his friend and then kicked the dude AND ME out of the bar. I was so confused, as far as I was concerned, I was doing both of them a favor. But the arrogant security guard was not listening to me and asking me a bunch of questions yet not interested in engaging with or answering my questions. I had NO desire to be outside with the dude, but the security guard kept insisting I leave with him because he saw us together. THIS IS A DANGEROUS MINDSET FOR A SECURITY GUARD WORKING IN A SPACE WITH UNISEX BATHROOMS. I don't need him policing the restroom, but he (AND the bartender) certainly should have some training and understanding of what drunk behavior is and how to interact with males vs. females, because yes, it is different especially when liquor is involved. This is an establishment that I visited every weekend with my league, but that is done for me. As a female & mother, it is important for me to spend my time & money in places that I feel safe in, in spaces that will look out for me & protect me against bullies & power-stricken people the same way I would do for anyone I witnessed experiencing this madness. Certainly not a "buddy" of mine.

Beautiful staff very professional the and the establishment is on point stop by and check it out

Buddy's has become my go to bar in Montrose. It really is a place where every "Buddy's" welcome. They care about the community, and not just the gay folks. Its a place straight people, white, black, Asian, Latino, male and female, would all feel welcome in. They've been trying a bunch of things lately and the addition of a trivia night looks really fun. I wasn't such a fan of the "go-go dancer" thing that I saw last time I was there. Just seemed really weird and uncomfortable. Something you'd see at Tony's corner pocket....it just ruined the laid back vibe and brought the class down a notch. But the set up is great, the bar food is good, the steak night is great, and the drinks are good and reasonably priced. Plus they have the best bar staff in Houston and the owner is a pillar of the gay community. Definitely the best gay bar in Houston now.

Aaron, the bartender is the sweetest man ever!! He remembers you, and your drink order I love being able to walk in, and have my fave drink handed to me! Amazing service every time

Cool place to visit. The bartenders for super nice and even explained that some of the restrooms were unavailable due to renovation. Great selection of draft beer. A nice chill vibe for some day drinking on a Thursday afternoon. I enjoyed the chill vibes and will definitely return.

I've never felt like I had a "home bar" until Buddys opened. The amount of care that the bartenders and staff put into this bar is incredible. Good food, drinks, and conversation await you when you walk in. Seemingly almost every weekend, Buddy's hosts a fundraiser for a cause, during the election Buddys hosted a voting center, and has been a COVID vaccination site. Don't like being in inside spaces since the pandemic? Buddys has a wonderful patio with bar access via gorgeous rolling garage doors. Buddys hosts weekly bar trivia and drag events, as well as other special events. Truly, this bar is a place where "every Buddys welcome".

WORST PLACE !! we placed an order for wings and we got the wrong order. They took it back an hour later we asked what happened and they said they were chopping the carrots and it was almost ready 30 min later we ask again and they said the order was never placed After speaking with the manager he was VERY rude and disrespectful talking about I know how to tell time sweety u got refunded already . He didn't even apologize. First time and never coming back.

Yesterday Jonathan was so great and nice to our friends, recommended good drinks, his signature shot and the margherita pizza which was soo delicious. Love the hairy fur and hope to see him often around

Great bar and greater service. Came in on a slow night and some times I've came for the industry night for us in the same industry. Everyone I saw behind the bar and around it had their masks on and were enforcing social distancing. The food is pretty solid and the drinks were cheap! Get yourself something nice and try out the new hip bar whenever you need a little pick me up. Every"buddy" is welcomed there!

BEST steak night by far! Every Wednesday. Fun karaoke nights as well, good drink specials

My partner and I went for triva on Tuesday and had a great time. It was a perfectly delightful post-COViD experience.

We're having 25,000 friends from around the world converge and convene in June for the Rotary International Convention. We think there may be some who are LGBT+ or Allie's. We chose BUDDYS BAR out of all the other outstanding gathering spots in Montrose for many reasons... FRIENDSHIP FIRST - the owner Chris and Sarah who we've been planning our Sunday Funday for 12 months in advance have been so helpful, gracious, and fun. SERVICE ABOVE SELF is a central focal point of the Rotary LGBT+ Fellowship and BUDDYS BAR contributes and supports so many of the worthy causes in the gayborhood. And EDUCATION is our third focal point - we invite all Rotarians to explore Montrose- a short ride-share from the George R Brown Convention Center... enjoy karaoke, pool, a drag show, "Rotary's Got Talent" contest, and Drag Queens while you visit this DIVERSE and INCLUSIVE corner of America's 3rd largest and MOST DIVERSE city. Check our website for more information (soon but not yet - May 1 is our online date) for SUNDAY FUNDAY... or our HOWDY HOUSTON HAPPY HOUR on Saturday, June 4, and our ROTARY TAKES PRIDE in HOUSTON on Monday, June 6 - with an art auction to benefit a local LGBT+ organization... www.rotaryLGBT.org.

EveryBuddy's welcome! Great bar! The music isn't blaring, the drinks are yummy and are a good price, and the employees have always been friendly and helpful. The owner, Christopher, is doing his best to give back to the LGBTQ community by providing a space where everyone can feel comfortable and welcome. The steak night each Wednesday is also a wonderful addition. Recently an in-house kitchen was added, but I haven't had a chance to try any of the food. Will update the review when I do so.

Wednesday night steak night is amazing! This was my first time trying it and I will definitely be doing it again! Not only was the food amazing and priced well, but the atmosphere was fantastic. Having dinner in a gay bar surrounded by family was the best feeling ever. I highly recommend this!

This place has been several things in the past but Buddies is a welcoming bar that supports the gay and Montrose community. Service has been friendly good local bar to go sit and relax with friends!

I haven't been to this bar, but I think it deserves 5 stars for serving as a polling place on election day. I think that is an amazing way to make sure there is enough safe and convenient places to vote in 2020. Of course, you should vote early if you can (in which case this is not your polling place) -- please don't wait until the last minute!

This place has the BEST customer service! Christopher is an amazing owner. This is the only bar in montrose that has an accessible stall that has a door that closes behind for someone In a wheelchair like myself.

Went to this bar just before covid hit. An awesome gay bar with an awesome staff. The event I went to was a bearracuda event with a visiting DJ; there was a cover charge that night. They had some pretty good signature drinks for the evening, but have a full bar. With a full venue, I've been to bars where the wait is long for a new drink-this was NOT the case here. The bar staff was both friendly and incredibly efficient.

Always a fantastic time anytime I go to Buddy's. Bartenders are always awesome and friendly. Aaron, Alex, Matt, Sarah and all the other bartenders here know what my friends and I will be drinking the moment we walk through the door. Also the pizza and all the other munchies they have on the menu are great. Great music, drinks and an awesome welcoming vibe. I highly recommend stopping in if you haven't checked it out before.

Buddy's is my #1 favorite bar anywhere. The music is always good, and the bar itself is a piece of art. My favorite part is the outdoor area with the glass garage doors where you can still order at the bar. I love Buddy's. I have brought my family, friends and kids there (depending on the time of day!) Try the Greek God pizza. Can't say enough good things about the whole place.

Buddy's is a new montrose neighborhood bar. The drinks are great! The staff is friendly and has great pours! I love how the bar has been opened up to the patio. The location is right in the middle of the action. Come and enjoy cold drinks and the fun atmosphere.

Buddy's is a local wonderful bar they have wonderful steaks cold beer and wonderful people that work there and also has parking

This is my happy place. I love everything about it. The bartenders are so friendly. I walk in the door and Aaron already has my drink ready by the time I get to the bar. The music is great. The food, especially the pizzas are delicious. And steak night on Wednesdays are superb. It just feels like home. I love the staff and patrons. If I didn't have to work I'd be there every night of the week instead of just 3 or 4.

Buddy's is fabulous! We took my friend there for her batchelorette party. She had a great time. The dancers circled around her and kept her entertained. The dj played great music and the drinks were delicious!

The food is AMAZING!!! Best pizza and steak ever. Shout out to Shawn for excellent service and knows EVERYTHING. Don't skip this bar!

Aaron the bartender is still just as bitter and hatefull as he's been at other bars he's worked at...makes me close tabs and open with other bartenders.....hateful....

Came to this place on a recent trip to Houston. Came early in the night. I would love to visit this place on a busier night. The bar felt welcoming. Drinks were good but I only ordered shots.