Whiskey Creek is a country Western bar and dance club. The meticulously decorated bar boasts framed photos of the frontier and wild west outlaws, whiskey barrel tables and cowhide-covered seating. The club has two bars, with an upstairs balcony that overlooks the downstairs dance floor. Music is a mix of top 40 hits, country and hip-hop, and many of the club's patrons choose to two-step. Cover charge varies depending on day of the week--check the bar's online calendar for details. Whiskey Creek is open Thursday through Saturday, as of March 2010.
Whiskey Creek
2905 Travis St.
Houston, TX 77006
281-989-8658
whiskeycreekhouston.com
The Mink is a nightclub and live music venue that features a front room, a back stage room and an outdoor patio. The front room's walls are decorated with pink flowers and offers customers velvet couches, while the back is a bare bones showroom with a small elevated stage on which bands play. Live music is usually local, fitting into the rock, indie or punk genres, while the DJs play a range of hip-hop, 80s, old school, house and more. Weekly drink specials include Tumbleweed Tuesdays, offering low prices on bottles of wine, and Friday and Saturday Twilight Happy Hour, featuring happy hour drink prices late at night. Events are 21 and up unless otherwise noted, and cover charge depends on event. Check the bar's online calendar for details. The Mink is open Tuesday through Saturday, as of March 2010.
The Mink
3718 Main St.
Houston, TX 77002
713-522-9985
minkonmain.com
Sammy's at 2016 Main is a live music venue and dance club. The large club features an elevated stage, framed photographs on the walls and brightly colored lights. Sammy's also has three full-service bars. Music is provided by one of Sammy's three house bands: the Spazmatics on Thursdays (80s cover songs), Skyrocket on Fridays (70s and 80s cover songs) and Faye Robinson and the Mid City Players on Saturdays (R&B), as of March 2010. Sammy's offers private VIP rooms and bottle service for a fee. There is always a cover charge, and guests who are driving should come early to find parking. Sammy's is open Thursday through Saturday, as of March 2010.
Sammy's at 2016 Main
2016 Main St.
Houston, TX 77002
713-751-3101
sammysat2016main.com
