SPJST Lodge 88

This place is so special. You can feel the sense of community here - it feels like stepping back in time, being present, and playing games together. It’s cheap and easy activity for all ages!

We hosted our son’s birthday party at SPJST Lodge with a fully paid, valid contract through TASW (who did an excellent job). Unfortunately, two bartenders repeatedly confronted our guests in front of children, attempted to shut down the event, and told people no party was taking place. One even claimed our contract was “null and void,” despite confirmation that everything was authorized. The behavior was unprofessional and disruptive at a child’s birthday party. While the event went on because it was already paid for, the venue staff’s conduct significantly detracted from the experience. I hope management addresses this so future events are handled professionally.

The gang and I throw down in this spot. Play big, win big. The energy is electric, the popcorn is pippin’, and the game goes hard. Come with your food, grab a few friends, and buckle up for the rollercoaster of emotion during the coverall.

It’s bingo night! Get excited Thursday evening. One of the few times I’ve ever seen such a large group of multigenerational events. Pretty cool.

Go!! Every Thursday is Bingo! It’s so much fun. BYOB, $4 corkage fee. Antone’s and Chick-fil-A sandwiches are available along with other snacks. Get there early as it does fill up. It’s a great crowd and people are so nice. Some people have pizza delivered and everyone brings snacks. Game starts at 7 and finishes about 9:30, it moves pretty fast. There is additional parking in the lot across the street as well. Kids can play but an adult has to collect any winnings. This is a great, family friendly event.

Is so much fun, great plan for girls night ir date or just have a good time

Come here for the Thursday BINGO night. It is family friendly and group friendly. Be sure to come early because it gets really packed inside and the parking lot. Payment is cash only. You must pay for cork fee if you bring wine or liquor. I believe $4. The bingo cards for a night of bingo is $15 each. Another expense is the dotters to make your bingo card, which are sold for $2 each. If you don’t use this you can use a pen or marker but it will take you longer. Bring your own food and liquor /wine. It’s a really good time! Doors open at 5:30pm and BINGO starts at 7pm.

Great Thursday Bingo

"Bingo in The Heights" will actually populate in Google Maps and lead you right to SPJST Lodge. I have brought so many different groups here. Coworkers, friends, friends from out of town, book club, family. It's a fun 3 hours on a Thursday evening for all ages. When people yell "BINGO" the crowd BOOOOOs, it's such a hoot. 1) if you have a big group, have someone(s) come early when they open the doors 5:30/6pm and save y'alls seats!~ and by save your seats i mean- you can set out a tablecloth, do whatever but as it fills up, prepare to be asked "are you using that seat??" cause it gets PACKED and full fast. They have a new reservation system I haven't used yet but it seems CLUTCH. 2) concessions take apple pay! (woo) and obvi credit card. 3) eat before 7pm cause once game starts, there is no room on these tiny tables for you to play bingo and be eating a box of chicken 4) they do sell antones sandwiches, chickfila (it sells out fast too), and snacks at the concessions. along with pretty cheap pitchers of beeeer. 5) there are two intermissions, so you have a chance to do what you need to do during that time 6) O69 you can bring in your own food, snacks, order pizza, do whatever. beer + wine are the only alcohol allowed with a $4 corking fee. the bingo sheets are 12 whole ass games for $15, cash only.

This venue used to be awesome. After being out of state for two years, I was excited to head back to Bingo in the Heights. Unfortunately, the atmosphere was less than fun. Too bad certain people don't realize playing their music during bingo is inconsiderate. But these people are typically never considerate of others. Won't be back. I think that's why the place was considerably less than full.

The evening got off to a bumpy start when our reservation couldn't be found. Fortunately, the ladies who I was directed to where determined to make it right...especially when they heard we were from out of town and our hostess had a family emergency that left me figuring it all out by myself with six kids (hers and mine!). I'd taken out the cash from the ATM for the bingo cards, but was giving up hope when Anna came out of nowhere and told me to get the kids to grab some chairs to go with the extra table she'd found for us. It was our very own VIP section. We had a fun night overall and for $15 per set of bingo cards, I'd happily return to enjoy another family fun night out.

Always a great spot to hang out. I've been here for a few different events and all have always been great. Lots of seating, very spacious. Restrooms are kept clean.

Officially coined as Bingo in the Heights. I've been coming here for a decade and I'd say it's one of Houston's hidden gems. Every Friday junior, a dedicated community of people come together for a fun, casual but serious game of bingo. - Bingo sheets ($15) & daubers ($2); bingo items are CASH ONLY. Credit cards OK everywhere else. - One sheet per person is plenty. They move pretty fast and I learned the hard way lol - BYOB (liquor and wine only). Beer and seltzers not allowed because they sell it. - $4 corkage fee charged at the door. - Bring your own food/snacks. Food and drinks there are limited, but last time they had chick fil a sandwiches. - Doors open at 5:30 pm and there's almost always a line. These people mean business! - Bingo starts at 7 pm, ends around 9 pm. 4 stars because the AC appears to be broken and there are 90 degree areas with no moving air. Also, they are inconsistent on how they charge at the concession stands *bombastic side eye*

BINGO THURSDAYSS. I'm living for it. what a vibe, truly. Came here this past Thurs with some friends and we had such a blast. Bingo starts at 7, but we arrived around 6 to get a table. It's BYOB and BYOF, which is awesome. $15 for cards, $2 for dauber; cash only. Ends around 9ish, cash prizes. I saw so many people celebrating birthdays, baby showers, etc - they came with a full spread: table covers, party hats, charcuterie boards, wine glasses, THE WORKS. Made my friends and I look like noobs..... we're coming better prepared next time. We didn't win, but I'm manifesting a win for our next time. We'll def be back (:

One of Houston's best kept secrets (although it's becoming more well known) is Bingo in the Heights every Thursday night. This is a great place to come with a group of friends to hang out and hopefully win some money. You can bring your own food and drinks, except for drinks they sell at the bar (mainly water, beer, sodas). Alcohol has a $4 corking fee/bottle. You'd expect that for a corking fee they'd have a wine bottle opener but they don't so make sure to bring your own. Doors open at 5:30PM but I recommend your whole party come early since seats fill up quickly and they are very strict once they reach capacity. The environment is competitive but so much fun. Definitely looking to come back here for more bingo nights.

Thursday night bingo is a blast!! Make it your weekly social outing. Cheap games and cheap drinks. "This ain't NRG." Fun crowd in large old school Fred Flinntstone type lodge. You can bring your own bottles and food and you'd be amazed at the spreads some groups roll out! $15. Get there before 6 or you may not get in!

Love this place, nice friendly people. This is a place to meet friends or make new friends. Love coming here to play bingo. Bingo isn't just to old people anymore.

Thursday night Bingo in the Heights is awesome! Get here early or they will run out of space and parking will be challenging. I arrived around 6 and had to park across in the grass. Tables were getting full, but I was able to snag one for my crew. Bingo is 10 bucks for a night of fun. One packet was enough for me. You can always buy extra packets or extra sheets as you go. They have typical bar food and a pretty good selection of beer in can/bottle form and draft as well. It is also BYOB for food and drinks as well. It is a great time and cheap on top of that. There are prizes on every round. Can't beat that! I will definitely be back!

Bingo in the Heights is always a good time. Cheap drinks, food options, and bring your own bottle of liquor. I love this spot and try to come as much as possible. Just waiting for the chance to yell "BINGO"!!!

I have had this spot bookmarked forever, but have never gone here until one of our friends suggested that we come here for Bingo in the Heights. Let me just preface this first by saying that driving in the Heights sucks. I wouldn't choose to drive here if I had the choice. But, I really wanted to see what this was all about. Do get here early before 7 pm to secure a parking spot and your table section. These fill up real fast. When you do enter the building, they will check your bags. It seems they won't allow certain drinks in from outside, such as bottled water or iced coffee drinks. But, I did see a number of tables bring in their own bottles of wine. A lot of tables also brought in several boxes of pizza from outside and dry snacks. I thought that was brilliant. If you're like our girls group, who didn't bring in pizza, snacks, or wine; there's food and drinks available for purchase at the venue. However, it's cash only. Conveniently, there's an ATM machine available right across from the food area. We ordered their cheeseburgers, chili cheese dogs, popcorn, and Topo Chico water. All were pretty good. But, when I do come next time, I'll just bring in food. Ok, down to the Bingo. The first thing you should do before anything else is to buy a set of bingo sheets per person for the night. It's $10 per bingo sheet set and only payable by cash. There are extra single bingo sheets that you can purchase throughout the bingo night if you want a better chance of winning. They are $1 per sheet, I think. Also, for an easier time getting through bingo, I would suggest getting the ink blotter that they sell for $3. It was worth it to me because I got to stamp my numbers quicker. Boy, the moderator calls out those bingo numbers fast. So, this particular bingo night was fun. Not only do you do the usual bingo where you try to get a row of numbers either straight or diagonally. But, there's also bingo where they have you try to get bingo numbers to create a shape, like a tree or a kite in different directions. There's also the hardest to get, and that's the whole cell of bingo numbers blacked out. So, depending on the number of people that yell BINGO, that determines what the payout will be. Obviously, the more people that yell BINGO for a particular sheet, the less the payout that you'll get. On this night, one person got $400 and another person got $600, since they each were the only ones to yell BINGO for their respective sheets. Lucky dogs. Lol. I wasn't lucky that night. But, it was still a fun activity to bond and have fun with my girlfriends. We all had a blast. I would say if you've never been here, give them a go. You might enjoy it. But, summarizing from above, just come early, bring your own snacks and wine, bring cash just in case, and have fun. Hopefully, luck will be on your side to win. Enjoy!

We have been consistently going to dances at SPJST since the beginning of 2019. The music is great! The dancers are friendly & graceful! Highly recommended for those who love hanging out, listening to music and dancing.

This is a local gem; not only do they offer Bingo on Thursday nights (except during COVID), but they also host voting for elections. Parking is ample. The lodge includes a large banquet hall area, several smaller meeting rooms, and an outdoor playground for the kiddos.

We went to some of the funnest humans wedding here... I didn't think it was possible for their coolness to totally reflect in their reception venue but, look at my photos - it did 100 percent. They had a prom theme and asked guests to dress the part. Their friends and family totally brought their A-game and blended in with their balloon centric decor. There was perfect amounts of seating and the buffet setup/bar area flowed so well. There's a stage for DJ's and the entire venue has a hardwood floor - DANCING ALL OVER perfection!

Good place to come for Bingo on Thursday. The place gets full pretty quick, so it's good to come early to find seating. You can bring your own wine and alcohol, but no ice, mixers, or beers are allowed. It gets pretty loud, so I don't suggest bringing kids.

SUCH a fun, atypical activity that you can do with large groups for all ages! It's a casual dive where you play bingo while drinking, eating and catching up with friends and you might even earn a couple bucks (I won $33!). Gotta get there early to find parking and the flexibility to seat everyone. BYOB and F (food), but they also sell concession type food. Bring cash to buy bingo sheets and sheet dabbers, pop a squat and enjoy the night! I highly recommend for those looking to switch up their nightly routine.

This place is spectacular....review all about the Thursday Bingo Night. Ever wanted to play bingo with 700 of your closest friends with booze. Come here. Bingo starts at 7 and is like $10 for a bunch of cards that last you through the night (it is organized really well). There are about 12 games and cash money for winners. The hall sits about 700 and shuts its doors when it fills up. We got there around 6:20 and had our pick of seats. You are allowed to bring in your own food....saw so many pizzas delivered! Also they let you bring in your own booze but there are restrictions. You can bring full wine or liquor bottles but no mixers. We ended up just getting food and drink there (the concessions revenue goes to keeping the place running) and it was dirt cheap. Like $3 handburgers and $9 pitchers of beer cheap. Absolutely fun evening!

Unless you and your gang of friends can arrive by 5:30pm - 6pm the absolute latest, but you're pushing it! - you're not getting a seat. (Keep in mind it starts at 7:45pm) I hadn't been to BINGO Night at SPJST Lodge 88 since early last year, right before it got "big time" - thanks to countless Yelp reviews, the chron.com feature, and regular word of mouth. But last week? OH. MAH. GAH. We arrived on Beall Street shortly before 7: There was a mob outside the door; the once-empty field across the street was more packed than the State Fair; there was no streetside parking; we even spotted a firetruck and ambulance roll through. And the mob? Chaos. It looked like the outside of some of Houston's most popular nightclubs. Why? More than a dozen people were on their cellies, phoning friends and asking them to "get them in." Thing is, you could only get in (past the sole SPJST volunteer was working the door) if you had a friend inside that could come and get you and guarantee that they had a seat saved for you ... even though the sign on the door clearly states "no saving seats." They were at capacity with some 700 BINGO fanatics and freaks. I guess it was a good thing we couldn't get in. Who wants to split the pot with who-knows-how-many-people? I say wait and see if SPJST opens up for more BINGO nights in the week, arrive super early, or get your dobbin' fix elsewhere. Aside from this, from what I *remember*, BINGO at SPJST was always a blast. Only five dollars to play with one book, $1 popcorn, $5 pitchers of Shiner and other domestics, yummy burgers ... and it's BYOB for wine and liquor. They just ask that you purchase their mixers. Perfect for a casual date, mixer with friends/colleagues, birthdays, anniversaries (for us laid-back folks) or just a fun, cheap night on the town. There are some lookers there, unlike your grandmother's BINGO night, so you might want to iron your shirt - but don't try too hard like some of the trendy attention-whores.

BINGO! I got to shout that wonderful word on my first trip to SPJST lodge. People really do win! Ok ok, so it was only $15 ($100 split among 6 winners in one game), but I still won! I still got to yell Bingo and collect my cold hard cash. I was really skeptical when I heard Yelpers were going to Bingo. I wondered if there were portable oxygen machines and little trolls covering tables, but I saw neither! This Bingo hall is quite the fun young place. There were tons of 20, 30 and 40 somethings there. The place was crazy busy, and $6 pitchers of beer didn't hurt. When I arrived I was a bit puzzled by all the lines. I got there early (6:45pm) and saw several lines forming throughout the hall. There is a separate line for sodas, beer, early bingo cards, regular bingo cards, horse race cards, popcorn, food, and daubers. Nothing is sign posted, so just ask around. Get there early, mark a claim to a table and then get in line. Tables fill up fast, so get in there and find a spot before 7pm. There are 12 regular bingo games, 2 early bingo games, and the horse race game (part of the 12th regular game). The 12 regular games only cost you $5. I thought that was a great deal. 12 games for $5 so I decided to play 2 sheets for $10. I don't know how anyone can do more than two sheets. I wasn't drinking and I was seriously concentrating. I suggest one sheet if you plan to ever speak to anyone you are with. There is a break between game 6 and 7. People run to get more beer or for a bathroom break. Otherwise you won't have time because Bingo moves swiftly here. The funniest things all night are: *When someone incorrectly yells out Bingo, they get royally booed. *When they call O69, people actually ring cowbells! I'm not joking! *When someone yells out a correct Bingo and the whole crowd groans. People are serious about their Bingo here! No messing around! Get here before 7 to get parking. I had a blast and I am a total Bingo addict now.

Awesome place to hit up if you want to go play bingo. Their volunteers are super nice. It was hard to get a seat when we went but they helped to move folks around for us. It is nice for large groups if you have someone getting their early.

Houston Bingo in the Heights Thursday!!! Finally checked out this spot with some friends on a quiet hot summer Thursday right after school was back in session, after years of hearing great things. First impressions, plenty of parking and seating area - I think they fit 700ish people. It's a great place to kick it with friends and family or just casually meeting new people. Bring your own food, your own booze (one 750mL+ bottle per person) and keep in mind everything is cash only. $10 for bingo sheets, $1 per extra sheet for the blackout (cover all squares on your board) games, $1 for popcorn, $2 for dabs to mark your sheets, and very affordable food and drinks. Will be back on another week for sure! - edited its THURSDAY bingo night not Wednesday!

1. They stated food isnt served passed 8pm when the event starts at 7pm... yet on the website it says 8:30pm 2. Each Bingo card is different. The last in each "period" is called Cover All, where you are required to cover all the spots in the square. With numbers being called out one after another, it may be difficult to keep up. The winner said BINGO and on went the announcer saying which numbers weren't called under what letter. As he was going through, he stopped at 'I' and I realized I had a BINGO!! Coming from the very back of the room, I waved my hands, yelled bingo, and went to the front. As I was getting there they said "does anyone else have a bingo?" I yelled yes and continued to proceed to the front table, running and waving my arms. When I arrived, the table said Bingo is closed and then the announcer said Bingo is closed. I arrived to the table with my BINGO card in hand to be turned away during a cover all. Not only was this ridiculous, but the cover all before, the announcer went through EVERY letter of what number had NOT been called. He did not do it this time. How could you not give everyone time to look at their Bingo cards when going through a cover Allan's reviewing all of the numbers. Not only was this ridiculous in acceptance of a BINGO, but the people located at the front tables were extremely rude. This was my first time here and little did I know that Bingo games were so vicious. No one wanted accepted my BINGO even though I was waving my hands, yelling, and got to the table before the announcer closed the game. Honestly this makes me not want to come again. I don't understand where "friendly competition" went and why there is a restriction on a game when you have tables in the very back, are reviewing the numbers and it's a COVERALL.

The doors open up around 5:30pm every Thursday and they limit the center to 700 people. There's a parking lot in front of the building and a grass area to park at too. We got there around 5pm and there was already a line out the door! It just depends on the season, but it was HOT outside so we were all sweaty by the time we got inside. They check your bag as you enter the building. Bring CASH to buy food, drinks, and bingo sheets. You can bring outside food and drinks as long as it's not stuff they already sell at the center. They sell burgers, nachos, frito pies etc. There's a section for water, sodas, and alcohol. Bingo doesn't officially start until 7pm so during that time you can eat your food and mingle/socialize with friends! We had brought bentos and tapioca :D There's around 8 or 9 rounds of bingo with regular bingo, cover all, free style(depends on caller), etc. Each round will have different amounts of prize money. The last round is usually $600 as the prize! Bingo usually last til 9:30ish. It's a fun way to hang out with friends and get a chance to win money as well. I would come back for another chance to win some moola!

So - at long last - I finally made it to the infamous Heights Bingo Night at the Lodge. Luckily, I planned my visit with a few OGs that knew to get there early. Can you really beat $9 beer pitchers, BYOB (with no corkage fee) and of course, bingo. The crowd can be a bit of a nuisance, but good fun nonetheless.

I absolutely love this place! I come here almost every month and even a few times a month because it's just so much fun. The crowd is pretty young and energetic and people come here to celebrate birthdays/anniversaries/etc. A pack of 10 bingo cards are $5 each, each additional card is $1. All proceeds go to their youth club, if I'm not mistaken. Let me warn you, this place gets crowded all the time, and it gets worse during the summer months. Lines are out to the street, so be sure to get there at least 20-15 min early. If it is crowded, they do have additional field parking across the street. They also sell food, beer, and liquor, but be sure to BRING CASH if you plan on buying here. They do have ATMs just in case. They serve hamburgers, hotdogs, nachos, desserts, like cookies, cake, and chick fil a sandwiches and nuggets. They also let you Bring Your Own Food & Liquor/Wine, however, there are a few stipulations: all food is welcome but no beer, wine coolers, water, soda are permitted in the establishment and they do check bags!

Went this morning for early voting. A bit of a line but went quickly and smoothly. The staff and volunteers were very friendly and helpful!

Bingo in the Heights was a fun and interesting experience. We went with a group of 9 people from my work and we all enjoyed the experience! Two people from our group went early and arrived around 5:45 to save us seats. The actual game didn't start until 7:30. We arrived around 7:15 and we were still able to get in to find our friends. Make sure to bring cash to purchase the bingo sheets for $5 and the dauber for $2. They provide you with rules and instruction paper when you purchase bingo sheets, so make sure to skim through it if you have never been to bingo! You can bring your own food and drinks! They are strict about drinks though - you can only bring wine and liquor from outside. They sell some food, snacks, and beer at their food stand. The place was packed with people of all ages! The crowd gets real into it. If you yell bingo, be prepared to be be boo-ed by everyone. None of us won anything, but we still had a blast!

This review is for Thursday night bingo games. This was a unique and unforgettable experience that was a solid 3.5 chill. Basically, for $6 bucks, it's the cheapest way to spend 5 hours of your life. I think the bingo hall opens at 5:15, but people were queueing far earlier than that. You'd associate bingo with senior citizens or learning your numbers in the second grade. Surprisingly, there is a LARGE range of ages here and all types. The hall has a ton of tables (5 or so columns, maybe 10 tables each, 6 chairs at each table), but you have to get there early and with your entire group as this place fills up. $5 will get you a bingo pad (10 sheets with 6 cards each) with the option of buying extra sheets for "early bird" games, an intermission "bonanza" game, and the "big" blackout game at the end ($600 game prize when I was there). $1 will get you a dauber, or can of soda, or popcorn, etc. And yes, they do have food and drinks here. Sodas, beers, juices, popcorn, hot dogs, candy. Everything else is BYOB (the cops won't let you bring in stuff they sell). People brought in wine, pizza, and cakes (this is a place to celebrate birthdays...) The actual games last from about 7:30-9:45. Regular bingos go pretty quickly (the ones that take 5 dots to win), as some lucky fool will get it in 4-5 numbers called. The regular game prizes are about $100 less the tax and $300 or $600 for the two blackout games. People get rowdy about corners, "O-69", and if someone erroneously or validly calls "Bingo!" (to which everyone delights in the caller saying, "That's a good bingo!") There are maybe four stalls in the women's restroom, and it's a fiasco trying to go at the one intermission. Cheap fun if you arrive early.

Other than the distance if youre not in the Heights.. there's really no reason NOT to go. - buy in is 5 dollars. Prizes go from $100 to 600. - you can bring in your own food and liquor (except for beer) - burgers, nachos, popcorn and beer is all so cheap - it gets packed so its a great opportunity to meet people sitting around you! - starts at about 7 but get there by 5 to snag a good table!!

B-I-N-G-O spells good cheap fun when it's a Thursday night at the SPJST Lodge 88 in the Heights.To echo what other reviewers have stated, this is not just for nana and papa. It seems that 2/3 of the crowd are 20 and 30-somethings. Winnings go up to $500 for the final coverall round. Everyone gets to play 12 games for $5 but you can increase your odds for the $500 prize round by buying extra bingo sheets for $1 each. Just look for the nice folks walking around during the first few games. Oh, and you get to keep your marker! W00t! I may just customize mine for good luck (anyone got a bedazzler?). The food was alright, I had a cheeseburger and shared nachos with friends. The burger bun was toasted yet cold to the touch...but I wasn't there for the food. Next time, I'll eat beforehand but still get the $6 pitcher of Shiner to share with my pals. Awesome deal in my book. I love how everyone gets excited when they call "O-69," including the senior citizens. I heard a unison of "WOOOOOO" accompanied by cowbells and air horns. Seriously, who started that? Hilarious.

OH! OH! OH! SiXXXty - Nine... Was not the only screaming going on here. Talked to the old man in line waiting to get food, "So many pretty young ladies I don't care if I win or lose I'm already a winner by just coming here." I hope he was talking about arrival.

I remember when I was first invited to Bingo night with my older sister my first thought was "is this what people in their late twenties do? Lame!". Haha no offense to people in their late twenties that by no means is old. I am so glad I came with her her that day because it is so much fun! This is one of Houston's hidden gems if you want to have a great time without breaking the bank! I have frequented Bingo night many times and even though I've never won I still keep coming back! Bingo is great for a group of friends or to have fun with your family! The crowd is mostly young professionals just getting off work. I've even brought my parents here and they really enjoyed it... Even though the one time they came someone decided to hire a male stripper. It was definitely uncomfortable! Don't let that scare you though it was the only time that has happened... To my knowledge at least. TIPS: - COME EARLY around 5/5:30 maybe a little earlier if school is not in session. It gets crowded and they stop letting people in around 7. - Save seats! If you have a friend come early to save seats they usually let others in who are running late. Not everyone get get off work early. - If you actually want to engage in conversation with friends I would suggest not getting two boards. You get caught up in talking for a second then realized you've missed numbers. It's stressful catching up with two boards... Unless you're a pro. What to bring: -CASH! You honestly don't need more than $20 unless you go snack crazy or purchase a lot of bingo boards. - Food! Most people bring pizza. If you don't have time to get food they have a concession stand with burgers, frito pies, hot dogs, and snacks. - Wine and/or liquor for a good time! - Board games are fun to have if you're there early and have time to kill before bingo actually starts. - Decorations! I recently came on my birthday and my friends kindly decorated the table and brought balloons. Don't bring: -Outside mixers. The bingo hall has sodas and ice for you to purchase. They will not allow you to bring anything from the outside.

Have you ever wondered where all the 20 to thirty somethings are on Thursdays from 7-10pm?? Well, they are at Spjst Lodge trying to win some loot!!! The atmosphere is pretty fun, everybody is just there for a great time and the occassional opportunity to Yell "BINGO!!" or to giggle at the announcer when calling the number 69. I do recommend you get there early because parking seems to be an issue after 7. The crowd is very mixed, but I really think the younger crowd outnumbered the senior citizens by a few dozens. It is only $5 for the night and you get to play about 12 games. You can buy a marker for $1 and use it for about a year!! (haha, I still have it in my purse!). They also have a few games where you can pay an extra dollar and get an extra sheet. The prizes were mostly $100 (minus tax), there were two for $250 and one for $500 (details scape me right now, but you get the point!).The announcer was very funny (not sure it was on purpose), it definitely was entertaining. They have beer, which seems to be very popular. They have some food too. I had a cheeseburger and it was good. It cost $2.25, which is definitely cheap. I had what I believe to be a piece of a blueberry cake... or was it??! regardless of what it was, it was good! You can bring your own alcoholic beverages if you choose to, per the "older" lady wearing the pink hat. I loved it!! I never knew one could have such a great time "almost winning!!" lol!! I am eternally grateful to the amazing Edgar V. for letting me know about this place. I can't remember all the details since I was there a few weeks ago, But, worry not, I shall be back soon!

The best place on earth for bingo! No smoking, kid friendly, full of fun folks who want to have a light hearted time. Bring a group, or make some friends when you get there. Bring cash cause not all the concessions are set up for plastic payments.

Holy H-E-Double Hockey Sticks. I almost had to throw it down on a very unfriendly lady because she called me a bitch (in a no cursing venue!) after I tried to take her seat while she was in line. It gets really thick and intense there with people fighting for empty seats! I still had a good time after everything settled but I'll be back after the summer...... It's just too crowded right now and the other Bingo players are too cranky from the humidty and heat. There's new rules and expectations now, especially with the summer crowds now that school's out. 1) Arrive at 6:40 and you can expect to park on the grass and you might not even find a seat. 2) They only let 700 people into the door before they start a line to get in. 3) Expect ppl to be nasty while they swat away eager patrons who are also looking for seats. The SPJST staff is SO NICE. They helped my group find a place to sit and brought us extra chairs! In general, they are nice and tolerant, period. Still left standing at 7PM without any seats? No worries, they make people give up their saved seats by 7:15. Got too over-zealous and bought too many Bingo games? Too bad. They don't buy them back and it's impossible to sell them.

Bingo in the heights is sooo fun! I've been a total of 3 times now, and each time I remember more and more why I like it. Doors open at 5:15PM and there is usually a line after 5:30PM to get in. Their capacity is something like 700 people, and they shut their doors when they reach it (Which is usually around 6:15-6:30PM). They sell beer and other concessions like hot dogs, popcorn, etc. It's free to get in, but make sure to bring cash to buy a dabber, bingo sheets, and food & drinks. Our group of friends like to do a big pot luck with wine and snacks. It's kind of a long night, especially if you're getting there early to save your spaces. The last round typically ends around 9:30PM. This is a super fun way to celebrate with friends as well. You can bring a fun tablecloth, fun cups, and turn it into a party! Tip: Use the restroom when you can. There aren't that many stalls and the lines are always long. You're so into the game, you don't want to leave during any round!

Thursday night bingo turned out the a great cheap date night. Lol. We had a great time bringing in our own Booz and food. Make sure you check the site out for details on what you can and cannot bring into the hall. Been back many times and never won a thing but the prizes aren't what I go for.

All my friends keep talking about Bingo in the Heights and I just never got a chance to make it up there so early.. well I finally did and now I know what the hype is about! This is so much fun BUT it gets so crowded, so arrive early to reserve a table for yourself and all your buddies! This makes for a fun cheap night - you can BYOB or liquor.. they sell mixers for real cheap. They even sell pitchers, beer and ciders if you don't get a chance to bring anything. You can also bring in food! I wish I had a pizza! But they also sell burgers and grilled cheese, etc. They have a cover all game that goes all night for a percentage of the sales.. and then 10 games throughout the night on various colored cards. The prizes range from $100ish to $600!!! Let the competition begin! I had so much fun! I plan on being back! The cards are $5 for all 10 games and you get a book with 6 cards per game! The early bird games are $1 and daubers are $1!

Since, moving to Houston four years ago, i had always heard of bingo in the heights, but had never been. Let me tell you, I wish i had gone sooner! What an amazing experience! The giant auditorium was packed from wall to wall with excited guests of all ages ready to get their bingo on! Oh yeah and it's BYOB! Take my advice, bring a box of wine for your crew!! It's the only way to go! You can't bring individual beers or containers like that, so bottles of wine and liquor are it. They do have beer for sale there as well. Do yourself a favor, check out Bingo in the Heights on Thursday nights!!

I love bingo Thursday's here, even with the price increase to $10/pad. BYOB- liquor and wine but no mixers. The hamburgers are quite delicious from the kitchen if you don't have time to pick up food on the way as well :). I would arrive by 6 pm because they max out on the number of seats.

I know what you all are thinking...really BINGO??? Dont you have to have blue hair first and be a heavy smoker? This is not your grandmother's BINGO Hall although she might volunteer there? Get there at 4:45pm minimum there is a small window where you can get in. The place holds 700+ but fills up fast. This place is 5 blocks from my house in the Hip Heights but people come from all over and drive for miles to play its crazy. if you bring your own provisions one could play all night on $5, what you get for $5 is 10 games 4 cards on each game, naturally you might want to play Early Bird, Bonanza or purchase additional cards during the games way to up sell! The largest purse is $600, last game naturally. Don't go to win.... just fun weekday with sister and friends. The hall is loud and rowdy in a good way be prepared to be booed if you win being a poor loser is fun!!!

Thursday night is bingo night. BYOB (Hard Liquor & Wine) and BYOF (any food you want to bring). Doors open at 5:15 so come early because it gets crowded quick. They fit 700 ppl in the hall and starts at 7 pm. Good place to just hang with friends, eat & drink, and hopefully win money playing bingo!

Great place to come on Thursday nights for bingo. Grab some friends and your bingo marker (because they cost $2 to buy). A bingo book gets you play time all night for $10. You can even bring your own food and drinks. The room seriously fills up with hundreds of people

Thursday night Bingo! great place for Bingo fun and very affordable. you can bring your own food and wine. incredible atmosphere. Arrive early as possible to get a good parking spot and a good seat.

BINGO. I guess it's about time I write this review since I FINALLY won a game of bingo. Well, except that 11 other people won the same round. The reason I enjoy coming to bingo is because it's BYOB (minus beer) and BYO-food (but not any water/soda/juices), so you can get away with finding things in your home, bringing that along with $5, ad having a great time. Tips to succeed: - Get there before 6:30, otherwise you have the problem of maybe not being able to get in. - $5 will get you the 10 rounds of bingo. $1 for the Early Bird games. - Food and alcohol will get you through until the games start at 7:30. Chick-fil-a party trays, pizzas, random food from your favorite restaurant... pretty much anything. If you forgot food, they sell some there pretty inexpensively. - Water is $1 for a bottle. - Just have a good time! It's a lot of fun to go, so just go an enjoy yourself. As long as you have some good friends, good food, and alcohol, you can't go wrong.

I want to give this place four stars, because the last three times I came, I was turned away when it was packed to capacity. However, that wouldn't be fair to them. That's our fault as customers. They've done their best to get everyone in that they can, and in a timely manner. So. Warning. Get there when the doors FIRST open. At 530 I think (read some other reviewers). It gets packed. If you have more than 6-8 friends, you better have help holding down the tables. Besides that: It's fun to play BINGO, I've won 3 times (prob about $150 in total), the beer and food is cheap, and it's a fun social activity. BYOB! This ain't your grandma's B-I-N-G-O! :)

Looking for a great BINGO spot? Look no further! Went here for my birthday with my girls and we had a very good time. Will definitely be going back! Reasons why you should go here? - Cheap cards - You can bring your own food, and my favorite part is you can bring your own WINEEEEEE! - They sell food and drinks at a very reasonable prices including: burgers, frito pies, fruit plates, candy bars, beer, chips, wine, and much more. Reasons why you should get there early? - Place gets filled up super quick! If you're not there early is going to be very hard to find a seat. - Parking also gets filled up quickly. I think everything else has been covered by other reviews, just check this place out is FUN!

First of all, I love BINGO. I know, I'm like 80 years old, right? This place is awesome and it's an old Czech lodge. Bingo is on Thursday nights and I'd say about 700 people show up. Food is cheap (think burgers and nachos), sodas and candy are a dollar and they have $7 pitchers of shiner. You can also bring your own food in- there's more info about that on their website. I had a blast playing bingo but I did get there super early so we could sit close to the front and be able to hear. They also stop letting people in after a while so I would recommend getting there as early as you can. The only thing I didn't appreciate is during my visit is when they let us know that they were closing the next week due to Easter but would resume bingo again after that and people booed. Yes, people booed an older lady on the stage for saying they wouldn't have bingo due to Easter. I thought it was not only extremely disrespectful but it is culturally insensitive as Easter is a huge deal for Eastern Europeans even if they're only Czech heritage, this is a CZECH lodge, have some respect and remember their mission statement is "To endeavor to keep alive the cherished traditions, customs, and Czech language of our forefathers."