Top 5 Houston Night Clubs

1. Bartini

Whether you crave a quiet evening with friends or an energy-laden excursion to meet new ones, Bartini stands ready. The dual-purposed club features a downstairs dance floor, revved up with rhythmic tunes and flashing lights, while upstairs, a lounge offers terrific views and a calming place to imbibe and indulge in a cigar. A downstairs patio also makes for good mingling, affording glimpses of all the folks who pass by. Other perks at the gay-friendly club include drink specials and pool tables.

2. Drink Houston

Be shaken and stirred at Drink Houston at I-10 and Silber. This mega-club complex is three clubs in one location. 104.1 KRBE, Houston's top-40 station sponsors several events at Drink Houston.

3. Escobar Houston

Another Downtown Houston hotspot, Escobar is for hardcore parties and club-goers. The music is loud, the drinks are strong and the party is jumpin'!

Escobar is located on Travis past Elgin.

4. Club Mantra

This downtown Houston night club features 2 levels totaling 12,000 square feet of lounge, bar, and club space. Mantra also hosts free bachelorette parties for brides-to-be. Club Mantra is located on Main Street at Capitol.

5. The Shadow Bar

As one of downtown's newest nightclubs, the Shadow Bar is 4,000 square feet with a strong New York and Miami feel. The Shadow Bar is located at 213 Milam.