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  • 1/5 angelrules78 1 year ago on Google
    Terrible. Took forever to find parking. $40 at every lot around it. Then such Bad vibes going in. Door guys had major attitude. Literally felt like we were about to board a plane with their security. $5 bucks to get in. Inside, it's always the same music (right, "but it's an 80's club!"). I like 80s music but this place was never my vibe. Something grimey about it and nothing has changed.
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Karla H. 1 year ago on Google
    It was our first time at this bar/club. The music they played was great. However, the bar was not so great. The bartenders were over pouring with the drinks and everything tasted bad. I know it's not a cocktail bar but I expected at least a decent beverage. Also the $5 cash cover charge is pretty ridiculous. Most people do not carry cash anymore. The girl at the front door withheld my ID so I could use the ATM inside in order to pay the fee. For what this place was we could have had a better experience at Numbers or Etro (no cover) guaranteed. I don't think we'll be coming back to this shady place. It's just not worth it.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Ashley P. 1 year ago on Google
    Overpriced drinks claiming Tito’s is premium liquor, not just that but the bartender was RUDE. Also - they did an unapproved transaction trying to play with me. It’s not even a nice place at all. Gives me weird vibes. Tried to shut down the concert EARLY for some reason as well. (I attended a concert and the venue was this place)
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Joe R. 7 months ago on Google
    Restrooms are badly managed. Dance floor is small. Bouncers are wannabe mma fighters. Food: 1 Service: 2 Atmosphere: 0
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 honny f. '. 8 months ago on Google
    The first time here might be the last one. A long island 12$ but it was served in a short plastic cup, at least you would think it was gonna be almost pure liquor judging by the size of the plastic cup and it tasted just like coke and sweet & sour, no more liquor poured just TripleSec. I told the bald chubby bartender, and he ignored me. A girl looking for trouble threw my friends' drink to the floor on purpose, and when we tried to get help from staff, they did nothing Karaoke was the only good time. Careful with the stairs, I've heard that for some reason, they are always wet. FIX THE LEAKING ON THE STAIRS, it can cause accidents.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Padraic C. 1 year ago on Google
    Cash bar only in April 2022. $5 entry fee. Pockets are checked before entry. Great 80’s dance party on a Saturday night! Had a lot of fun. Good vibes
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Mr 11 months ago on Google
    Ok 80's music on Saturdays with music video screens. They seemed to play lesser known 80's artists. Relatively small overall club size. There was a large male cross dresser there in exposing female lingerie that seemed like a regular. The homeless surrounding the club will ask you for money or yell at you, etc. The club is across the street from a another club called Space. So you will compete for parking with this other club. Although if you are early enough I guess you might be able to park in the clubs very limited entrance parking lot if you are able to time your arrival with their very unpunctual opening of the gates.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Priscilla R. 1 year ago on Google
    I’m not sure if this is a gay bar but it definitely feels LGBTQ friendly which I really appreciate. I had a great time here, no one stares and makes you uncomfortable, it’s such a care free environment. If you ever want to dance in a judgment free zone, this is your place. Everyone dances like no one is watching! The drinks are cheap but they use flimsy plastic cups that are a bit small, I wouldn’t say it’s the cleanest bar but the restrooms are decent. The bouncers were also friendly and funny, which is so rare!! This bar mostly plays house music. I would also like to add that there is a $5 cover charge fee. Although I would prefer no cover charge, bars in this area and in Houston overall usually charge $20+.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Janely C. 1 year ago on Google
    Showed up with friends and had to pay a cover which I didn’t mind but I didn’t have cash so I was told to leave my ID and my friends had to wait outside until I came back, after we went to the restroom and we got in line and I being my first time there took a puff out of my vape not knowing it wasn’t allowed and a bouncer (tall, black kinda muscular one) came up to me kinda aggressive and told me that me vaping a regular store bought vape was “illegal” and I would be sent home so I put it away and off the bat he would not stop staring at our group so then my friend who didn’t even buy a drink at the bar got sick from the lights and threw up in the restroom and he again approached her kinda aggressively and kicked her out so we all left…I honestly felt discriminated since my friends and I are Hispanic and that bouncer was just a straight up A-hole DO NOT GO HERE! My first and last time I’ll step foot in this raggedy a$$ place
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Victoria A. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is low level bodunk. They confiscated my sharpie? Plus had to pay cover charge, only to get kicked out 15 minutes later after someone around me was smoking.?? It was 1:45, they couldn’t even give us 15 Minutes to leave ??? Never felt so disrespected at a bar.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Brandon G. 1 year ago on Google
    Love this bar but if you live in 2022 and don’t carry $5 cash you’re screwed because their atm doesn’t work and nobody will accept Venmo regardless of what premium you offer them. Makes no sense. Does the owner know they’re keeping $250 tabs out because they only accept cash and “their square broke”? Who in houston cares about $5?
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kathleen M. 1 year ago on Google
    Dive night club was a way this place was once described to me and it pretty spot on. I love barbz I’ve been going here for years and have so many amazing stories. I’ve even gotten kicked out of here once (my friend threw up on the patio). I have so many good stories and made this my tinder meetup spot for a while in2017. 10/10 they have an emo night the first Tuesday of the month but they do theme nights a few days of the week too and my fave is vintage pop and hip hop Thursdays. I almost hesitate to leave a review because I don’t want more people to come but I want them to stay open forever. I’m glad they survived the pandemic
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 snoup 9 months ago on Google
    They need to change their hours online. They kicked everyone out at 2am. Not to mention their staff was incredibly rude about it. Gives off the impression that our business would be more appreciated elsewhere.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Christopher H. 7 months ago on Google
    Honestly I love coming here to dance. My first time here was for their Daft Punk tribute night and it was a blast. I like to swing by for 80s night and the 90s-00s night. The video screens add so much to the atmosphere. Cheap cover and a decently sized dance floor. Everyone's here to dance and there's generally a lot of nice folk around. Drink selection is a little weak, but it'll get you going. If you get there early enough you can park in the lot. Otherwise good luck. My only real complaint: The DJ has been lacking the last few nights I've gone. Like how are you going to go from Rebel Yell to Jumper? ABBA to Ice Cube? The BPMs aren't matching. The musical vibes aren't flowing. You'd think seeing a dozen people leave the dance floor is a sign to change what you're doing. You get "Top 20" and then a random handful of unknown songs for 3 tracks in a row... But when they do get the music bumping, it's a really really good time.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 הדס אשר �. 6 months ago on Google
    I can only give my input on the outside. We arrived for a girls night out on a Thursday. We saw the seroundings and decided not to even park. Located in a dark street and full of homeless people. We didn't feel safe 😞
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sc_Crew_Family 1 year ago on Google
    I had the best time at Barbarella. Let me start by saying, looks are definitely deceiving when it comes to this place. I was pleasantly surprised by how fun this bar turned out to be. They play a ton of 80s/90s jams and vibe is immaculate!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jaclyn C. 1 year ago on Google
    I love barbs! it's my favorite place to go to when I want to dance. drinks are cheap and strong. you only ever pay cover on like a saturday or some theme nights. Keep in mind they do close earlier than expected some nights because they aren't busy!! Also, the bartenders look mad all the time but doesn't stop me from coming lol!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kaela E. 1 year ago on Google
    I always have the best time here dancing cause the music is always on point. Thursday is 90’s 2000’s, Friday is new indie/ electro/ underground music and Saturday 80’s!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Loida A. 5 months ago on Google
    My friends I have been coming here for a year and we had no complaints until the last few weeks. I handed the cover charge girl today a, $100 bill for my friend and I. She proceeded to THROW my change on the table and immediately went back to whatever she was watching on her phone. The guy sitting next to her was very nice and he even shook his head as he recognized her behavior. They have been closing at different times then what is on google, Apple Maps, or social media. I consider myself and my friends patrons and we would never place a complaint unless necessary. Thank you
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sara L. 1 year ago on Google
    If you want to park in the lot get there early. My only complaint is this whole place could use a good dusting and revamp of the patio, it looks rundown a bit. it gets pretty packed but love how big the patio is. They have a food truck sometimes. I do absolutely love this club and all the different music they play with the music videos. I came for pride night and the dj replayed songs throughout the night, like you don't have enough music?? Most people probably didn't notice but it was a turn off for me.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jacob G. 5 months ago on Google
    So the ticket lady or the lady up front taking money has one of the biggest stink faces ever and worse attitude, almost as if she’s telling you why are you even here. On a side note the bartenders are pretty friendly drinks are good and strong. It tends to get really crowded in there but it’s still fun to go to. I just wish someone would stop taking the jam out of the front door lady donut

  • 5/5 MEL S. 7 months ago on Google
    This place's emo night is like none other. Food trucks usually outside, don't wear nice shoes here cos you WILL get a drink spilled on em/get stepped on.

  • 5/5 Karizma J. 8 months ago on Google
    If the great club scene!! Great music Ray PJ just the overall fun and exciting place to come and dance and have fun!! I have tended for gay pride and the festivities were phenomenal

  • 2/5 erica M. 4 months ago on Google
    Vibe was okay. Cover was $10 & only cash accepted at the door. Restrooms were a disaster and all out of toilet paper last Saturday night.

  • 5/5 Natalie A. 7 months ago on Google
    Came on 80’s night and it was “bumping”. Cover charge of $10 is worth it for a night of dancing your heart out and fog machines. The bartenders had a handle on the bar so your not standing there waiting to order forever. Very attentive bartenders.

  • 4/5 Dav B. 10 months ago on Google
    It was one of the most exciting places to have fun, weekend is the best time of the week to go in, I had the best fun, there were actually different things to do extraordinary things.

  • 3/5 Erica F. 1 year ago on Google
    Went here after a birthday dinner for 80s night. Barely played the songs I wanted to hear. If he played it out was after I left at 1130pm. I got there early and the dj said he would play more of what I wanted to hear when more people arrived.. they arrived and he still didn't play them.. but I had a good time and the drinks were good.

  • 5/5 Rhea L. 11 months ago on Google
    Great place for a girl night out. No cover charge I believe for women? But I didn't pay. Got there 10:30pm Saturday night for 80s night. The music was great for the whole night! Definitely danced a lot and struck up some good conversations with other party goers in the huge patio outside!

  • 5/5 Ben H. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place for all ages and being yourself. Most unpretentious club around. Go feel free and be yourself. Staff and music are great. Will come back any chance I get.

  • 5/5 Ellery A. 1 year ago on Google
    Fun spot for those throw back days to the 70s, 80s and 90s. The way a dance club should be… fun, with no fuss, drama queens or screaming kids!

  • 4/5 Chris “CyRo” R. 1 year ago on Google
    Was nice until 2 am, when they went around throwing everyone's drinks out.. before then it was fun reasonable prices ($5 for a miller 500ml), dance floor ready. Music loud as hell but that's what it is everywhere


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✗ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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