The Spot

This was my first time in Houston. This was my birthday weekend. We did the bike ride, which was really fun and this was one of the places we stopped for a break. It was really busy. The music was good. We got our drinks quick.

After a Denver Bronco win we wanted to hear some good music with a good vibe! We got just that! Bartender gal was beautiful and very welcoming! DJ was amazing and hookah was the icing on the cake! Thank you!

The owners and everyone there were knowledgeable extremely helpful and sincere it's a great pet experience I don't think I'll go anywhere else

Drinks , Hookah & CB BBQ truck get your butt there ! Fun fun fun. Music , good times & great vibes.

Hard for me to rate when they never updated their new address on Google and sent me to the old location in a shady area. Will try next time in town.

What can I say? They don't call it "The Spot" for nothing. For anyone coming to the Tray, it's the spot. The spot for hookah, strong drinks, shots, and great music! It's hood and packed on the inside, but I've never been there when any drama went down. Always a good time and everybody just having fun being outside. Food trucks are always on the block too, so you can grab something quick to eat, Fried fish, barbecue trucks etc. Parking is bad, so uber if you can. Some side streets have strict towing enforced policies.

Nice vibe. No kitchen but nice food truck available.

We were in Houston for my husband's birthday. We went with friends. This was a nice hangout spot. They had a food truck outside. The food was delicious. DJ was accommodating.. very nice..

Lilbrosfoodtruck had the pleasure of serving the guests at the Spot Sat night.This place is amazing.The staff was friendly and professional and the Club is Grand experience in it self. We will return again on Thursday and FRIDAY To serve again.Hope to see you there.

On Saturday the light skinned male bartender said 2 drinks $20, swiped my card for $20, i tipped 6. But, had a pending charge for $22.37, and shows final amount for $28.73. I went 2 weeks ago got 2 drinks was $20 tipped $5 and was charged $25. Why is it different 2 weeks later? Stealing ssa loser. I will be calling AND im reporting it with my bank. I dont give a damn if its $2.73, that's not what he charged nor what my final amount with tip was. Y'all got me SO FCKD UP.

We went there on Saturday night and it was busy. So I tried to give it a chance, but Caleb was horrible!! I would not go back!!

One of my favorite spots for good drinks and music. They also have pretty good hookah. The drinks are made strong

I love the spot. Me and my partner and family and friends have been regulars over the years. The parking situation HAS to change though. My car was broken into last night. It's sad you can't go out and have a good time without these roachin lowlifes breaking into your vehicle. I will not be going out there anymore though, this is the 2nd time in less than a year I've had things stolen from me and I've had to replace a window. Do something about parking!

Decent urban spot in EADO for music, drinks and hookah. If you're looking for a chill laid back vibe this is an option

This jewel right here! On my last night in Houston I wanted a casual Black owned bar that had a very warm and friendly vibe. This was IT! The drinks were decent price, the place was a nice size, and the dj...oh that dj was hittin'. I learned that he's there Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays after work. Terri the bartender was pleasant and even made a suggestion on where I could find some good food in the immediate area. Next time I'm back in Houston I will CERTAINLY be back!

So after being all over Houston for Memorial weekend it was finally nice to be at a place where people actually danced & vibed with each other. It's definitely a hole in the wall in the 3rd Ward -- not from Houston but definitely got the run down of the area since my first question was "why is it so dark over here?" LOL. But The Spot reminded of the lounges back home so it felt comforting. You could come dressed however you like long as you keep your head on straight. It doesn't matter how old you are (long as you're an adult) your welcomed in to have a good time. You need to be able to loosing up, don't be bougie! The drinks were the strongest I had had from any bar in Houston which for me is perfect so I had two cranberry juice & tequila glasses + a bottle of water of course. The space is quite small with some seating around the bar & sections along the wall. Ironically, no one seemed claustrophobic like you do in most clubs. However, I will note upon entering you will or at least we were that night hit with a gigantic wave of HEAT. It was so hot I wanted to turn around but once in & a drink in hand I had forgot all about it. If I was to come to Houston again, The Spot would definitely be on my list to come back to. If your looking for a good time & aren't worried about "being seen" or paying crazy amounts to just stand around then pop in.

I LOVE a good hole in the wall! This place is a great place to listen to a good DJ and have some drinks. It is an older, more relaxed crowd. If you have a chance, and like a nice fruity drink, ask the bar tender for the drink called Skittles. Great drink that isn't shy about it's alcohol. The dj plays a variety of old school and present day hip hop that keeps the crowd moving constantly. It can get pretty crowded but if you get there early, you can enjoy the dj and move on before it gets too congested.

First time here n I must say I am impressed. Decor is amazing. Music is on point n service is amazing. Make sure to ask for Chavi...super attentive n very personable. Did I just find my new hang out spot? P.s. they do have hookah as well!!! What more could a girl ask for? Happy hr is 4 pm - 7 pm. $2 dollars off regular priced drinks except Hennessy unfortunately. Will I be back? Hell yeah!! Curious to see this place on a weekend.

Absolutely LOVE the spot! Chill atmosphere and best DJs & great vibe & music !!! I always a good time- not to much, good crowd, basic hole in the wall but chill spot to have a good time. As a regular I always bring people there from out of town. Unfortunately I give it one star because of the owners wife. She is very rude and Everytime she comes there I am forced to move in a very rude manner. Even after being there & bringing several paying customers, she has rudely made me get out of my spot on the bar and move. As a paying, regular promoting customer regardless of who she is married to, she shouldn't kick people out of their area because she arrives. Very unprofessional and rude. As a customer we should be treated a lot better.

I'm only writing the review to warn folks to be careful when parking too far as your car or truck becomes easy target to robbers. Visited the place after work Friday for HH and parked around the corner and couldn't find closer as the cones blocked all the closers spots. I so didn't want to parked where I parked and even circled for a closer spot but nothing and get to my HSE RR burglar attempted x3 still couldn't enter and I guess gave up. I give the actually club a thumbs up as I do like the vibe and atmosphere after work... but again the review is just to warn those with wips worth cracking... please to be careful and do not leave anything visible.

Older crowd and I always have a great time here. I usually pass through, have a drink, socialize for about an hour then leave. I give four stars because it's small but the crowd and music is always nice and on point.

The beat bartender ever! Great music, fast service, cool vibes at The Spot!! Love this place. Cheap drink, good music what more could ask for?

The Spot is a place for "The Culture", so if you're questioning what that means stay at home. You'll see plenty of TSU and PVAMU alumni in this spot due to the music and some of the best drink deals you'll find in the city. It's in the heart of Third Ward on Emancipation in the midst of it all. You'll see food trucks, vendors, hookah, etc. so everything you'll need will be right here. Especially over holidays. Friday's - Sunday's are some of the best days. As an HBCU alum I say, come one and come all!

Stand and sway type of place , not to big. But the crowd didn't mind , it was packed. Seats and a few wall booths were against wall on entry. DJ was on point the crowd was pleased. Not sure about bar didn't visit it . But overall a nice hole in the wall to have a drink and chill. Crowd was 18-60 every age was in there.

Love this place but only 2 stars because I ordered a hat from their online shop in February 2022, trying to support Black business. Today is May 18, 2022 and I still haven't received it and there's no one to contact.

Pros: good sound system, cheap drinks. Security is out side the door. Cons: you'd better use the restroom before you get there. Hard to move around.

If you are looking for an older crowd , cheap drinks, and throwback music then this is the place for you. I come to people watch lol. I always have fun , but don't expect the upscale experience of many Houston clubs and lounges , this is legit a hole in the wall that you come to , to just have a good time . You don't really need to dress up either , just come as you are trust me you won't be the only one. It's always packed so if you don't like crowds don't come. Everyone is on a have fun vibe so if you have the hot headed friend or the friend who can't control heir liquor this isn't the place for you.

Bartender ignored me when I sat at the bar after I spoke. He took my friends drink orders and only asked for mine when another patron offered to buy it.

Every met a classy bar-fly? *extends hand* Nice to meet you, I'm Dom! The Spot speaks to my soul because it is the quintessential "Hole in the Wall". It's about the size of your grandmother's living room and kitchen combined and it's a bit shabby inside and out- but good times await! DJ 50 always rocks the crowd with his music selections, and Britt (the Bartender) will entice you in to taking shots of Don Julio blasters all night...never trust a big butt and a smile. I have two gripes: The restrooms aren't properly attended to. Sometimes they lack toilet paper and/or paper towels, and on busy nights, the floors are always wet. Yuck! My second gripe is that on weekends it's very difficult to find parking if you don't get there early. If you are ever in Houston and are looking for a no-frills good time. Check out this 3rd Ward staple.

THE SPOT...where everybody knows your name!! A Third Ward gem, it don't gett no better than this. Admission...what's that? Music...TURNT! s/o to 50 Drinks...will have you on your a$$, drink at your own risk. Bartendars...on fleek!! (Sam, Cori, Brittney, & Sam) Plz tip them! Skittles! Blasters! Bombs! Parking...good luck with that lol. Weekends...get there early. Age group...25-50, 55, 60? Numbers don't matter here. Ladies...on the bar & on the pole (clothes on tho) Vibe...man we all here to have a good time, good vibes only. Restrooms........... o_0

Great DJ, and good drinks. Gets crowded in this little spot fast. I could've danced all day long. They let locals come in and sell goods, anything from food to Tshirts.

If you know you know. Has it changed over the years? Yes. Is it still my favorite place in Houston? Yes. Been coming for almost 10 years and don't plan on stopping.

Looks sketchy but music was decent and people were respectful. Hole in the wall spot when you just want to chill. Minimal seating space.

Cool duck off. Been in and out of this place for years. It never fails that when I go it's always a cool chill spot. Definitely predominately black. If you can't handle that you shouldn't been on that side of town anyway.

Did you graduate from an HBCU mid 80s/90s? Yes? Then you'll love The Spot. Even though I'm a few years younger than the average crowd (I'm 25), I enjoy the drinks, the music, and the energy. There's not much to look at, but The Spot is always packed...almost unbearably packed. Stop by here for a few shots and twerk sessions as the start OR end to your night - but not as the main event.

I love this place nice vibe, good food good drinks &hookahs,and the waitress and owner she was very nice I'm glad we end up at this spot last night I enjoyed myself here

Nice place good vibes, music, and mixture of "Hood" & "Professionals highly recommended. Dope vibes on Sunday

Now this is a good ole fashioned hole-in-the wall. My Houston friends had us everywhere a tourist wouldn't go while we were intown. Gloria's, the D Bar (which is a block away) and then the Spot. Dark. Free seating. Casual Urban apparel. Just what you would want in a local joint. Reasonable priced drinks (beers were $3). And the djay was cranking. I didn't know half of the songs but the crowd did. You can tell that you are at a good spot when music you typically don't listen to and can't recognize is played and the crowd gets even hyper! If you are not easily intimidated by social settings, I encourage you to stopby. Be open-minded and have a great time. Mind you, we went on a Sunday.

This by far is my favorite Watering Hole! I couldn't think of a better place to go and have a drink and let down your hair. You go in to have one drink and end up staying fro one more because they music the D.J. keeps playing your song!! They just celebrated 10 year's in business and it was definitely a blast. It's the neighborhood cheers and everyone is "VIP"!

One Friday, my coworkers convinced me to go to the Spot with them and I was not disappointed! The Spot is their Spot, the African American Cheers where everybody knows you're name or want to know you're name because they're cool like that. No dress code to live up to, no cover, just people getting it in to celebrate another day done and to get ready for the weekend. Smells of barbeque beckon you outside to absorb the hefty shots of alcohol you may have consumed by friendly strangers...you may even look out your first time here to make sure you're car is still in its same place because there isn't much parking here-- actually zilch-- only street parking. But the music is on point with classic hip hop and present club jams. Find your comfort zone by the bar, sitting on the side benches people watching, or doing something on the dance floor. It's your world at The Spot. At this point in my life, dressing up to see dudes stand on the wall is so passe. I prefer a hole in the wall any day of the week where you can meet people of all kinds of life. Furthermore, I love places with charm and clean bathrooms! Much love for that! If you haven't been to The Spot, tell yourself why not and make it a point to make it to The Spot!

This is the cheers of third Ward. Small but the drinks are very strong and the crowd is always very chill. this is my go-to when I want to have a low-key night and not have to worry about getting dressed up are dealing with the crowds of clubs

Went around 12:00AM. Crowded but not too crowded to where we couldn't move. They could have used a 3rd Bartender. I brought a friend with me, it was his 1st time. He had no complaints with the quality of his drink. And the DJ was banging some nice tracks. For those that don't like crowds, check them out during the week.

The spot was really small but a really good time! We hung out here our last night in Houston and had a lot of fun!

I met my family here. You can too! You ain't been nowhere until you come here. 50 does the Q with coal and smoke. He says he's the best, we'll see. I'll get back with y'all.

Spacious but not all the waiters/waitresses are wearing masks. So beware. I like the vibe

This place is really small. And we went on a Saturday night, so it was very crowded. The seating accommodations were very limited. However, the DJ was on point with his music selection. I would probably come back to the spot.

Well... This place is one of my Houston guily pleasures. It is hood, ghetto, and any other word you want to describe it. There is no cover, no doorman and the drinks are STRONG. The decor is crap, and there is a bunch of people that stand outside the club. So why does it get 4 stars? Because, though I've grown up, got educated, and moved out of "the hood" I guess you could say, I still enjoy local urban dive bars. I figured this place wasn't on Yelp so I thought I'd ad it. Why not lol...

My ending point of the night on the Fourth of July. The place was jammed packed. It was definitely live. Parking can be a problem for this area in general. It's just one of those factors that can't be avoided. This place is HOOD. Just in case you weren't informed. There is no dress code and pretty much anything goes. If you like small crowded spaces, loud raggedy bass, and heightened level of paranoia this is "The Spot".

This is a "hole in the wall" place. It's nice, clean, have good cheap drinks, and a nice place to unwind after work. The DJ plays good music, and you can always find a dance partner. Don't expect nothing fancy, so leave your "bourgeois" attitude outside. This place is about the size of a one bedroom apartment so make sure you don't forget your deodorant because as it gets later, a crowd will begin to form. Overall, this is a nice place, easy to access and the DJ and drinks are great. Why don't you stop by?

Very kool spot for the grown and sexy,that love sports and chill out with friends and staff!!

Had fun for my cousins 26th bday. We were looking to turn up and this was the perfect place. The bartenders drinks are strong and the music had us all vibing. Will definitely be back.

I've tried this spot a couple of times and I like it. It's a cool, very casual, and the restroom is clean (a serious plus). The first time I went was for a party celebrating my Alma Mater's Homecoming and I was seriously overdressed. This ain't the place for pearls and an off white dress. Jeans, and a shirt will do just fine. On both visits I was able to get prompt service from the bar. Prompt bar service goes a long way in this industry. Keep up the good work ya'll. The crowd is primarily African-American men. Woo hoo for the ladies a gentleman caller! There is a DJ that plays the latest and some of the oldies in rap and hip-hop and a little R&B. There's room to dance, lounge, and even play dominoes. It is a pretty good distance from where I live so I will not be a frequent visitor, but I will visit again.

...kooL place to hang and have a drink -- & yes, it iz a hole-in-wall but if that doesn't throw you -- just go in & have fuN.... ....but maybe they should have someone at the dooe to pat peeps down -- just in case.....

I don't know how they managed to get the perfect combination of "professional" & "hood" patrons in one place, but they've mastered it! My favorite day to go is Sunday (Sunday Funday) although the drinks are the best price & just as strong any other day of the week. Bartenders are friendly & usually pretty good about managing the bar, although it can get kinda crazy when it's crowded. If you walk in and there's not much of a crowd, fear not: people are definitely coming! Food is offered (for free & sometimes for purchase) & you can even bring your own! Don't try to bring your own drinks though, they don't play that. The regulars are like a big happy family but the DJ happily welcomes the newbies. Speaking of the DJ, it's not the same one every day, they rotate the same few throughout the week, but they're all great...just depends on what you feel like hearing. The owners are super cool. It's just a fun place to be.

We had so much fun here ! Drinks were strong , music was great and you can sit anywhere without any hassles ! There are food trucks outside so we were able to grab some food and come back inside and continue our turn up lol . Very chill and laid back , I'm 23 and I didn't mind hanging with an older crowd. (30-40) so I would definitely recommend this place !!!

After reading the reviews on here I thought that The Spot Lounge & Bar would be a great destination to visit while celebrating my 25th birthday in Houston. Unfortunately for my group, there were several things wrong here. -It is a really small storefront club -They did not check anyone coming in, which made one of my friends uncomfortable. I, however, assumed that an older crowd would not be drama filled. -It took a while to get the attention of the bartenders. -The drinks were really strong, which is good, but it did not have a good taste. It was basically a shot. So you get a lot of alcohol for your money, but they do not mix the drinks well. The drinks were also not too expensive, which is good as well. -The patrons at the bar appeared to have attitudes. I assume it is because we were obviously not locals, but I am not sure. I did, however, notice a lot of rude stares, especially when my friend asked two ladies if they were ordering. They took offense to his question and responded that they were with a negative attitude. But they were merely talking and never ordered anything from the bar. WHY ARE YOU SALTY? -The music was HORRIBLE. But maybe it was just local Houston music. There was not a mix of music, as mentioned in some of these reviews. If you like the slow-paced Houston rap, this place is for you. The songs were not fast enough to dance to, and not many people were dancing. -The DJ was rude! I went up to request a song. Before I could say anything, he got on the microphone yelling that he was off, which confused me. Why are you making an announcement when I approached you? I was still standing there waiting for him to speak with me directly, but he instead got back onto the mic saying that he was off and not being paid (or something like that). Maybe The Spot is fun and welcoming for people from Houston, but it was not for people visiting Houston. The drinks were nasty, although strong, and the DJ was an asshole. We left The Spot and went to a place called D Bar down the street. Luckily for us, D Bar played a LOT of Louisiana music and had a much more inviting crowd and DJ. I would not recommend the spot for someone visiting Houston, this place is for the locals who can recognize one another.

I went to The Spot for the first time this weekend. It is definitely a tight, hot, hole-in-the-wall type of place and its very unpretentious. It was pretty hood/ghetto, but that is not necessarily a bad thing. It was super chill/relaxed, but I didn't appreciate the dudes smoking weed outside, nor the fact that the DJ played ALL ratchet hip-hop and only 2 songs I actually knew (I'm from NY). I had a good time with the people I came with, but I don't see myself returning.