Monday live music was great! The pizza outside was all right, definitely fresh and good price.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Vivian Wise
WAN poetry is a very important part of our cultural identity as a city and a poetry community. Rudyards does a wonderful job of giving the artist community a safe space to gather and share their work with others. It has been part of my life for 20 years now and I love knowing that it will always be my favorite place to perform or applaud the performance of others.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Daughter's Wedding Cake
m odell
Food was at a food truck but very good. Vibe is great here & the diversity. Drinks were good by the female bartender but nit so much the male.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Josie- Maria Sena
Best wedding experience ever. Thanks to Avant Garden and all staff included :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stephen Humphrey
We got married here a week ago. I must say that this venue is very unique and absolutely beautiful. Mariana and her staff were very accommodating. She didn't skip beat and keep things very orchestrated. Food was delicious as well as the cake that was made. What great time all of our guest had! Thank you Mariana and staff!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kay Bergen
Attended a wedding there. Very impressed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Dezmond Scott
Cool place did open mic the host told me my jacket was too little after my performance ???
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 2
T Ramirez (EYSYL)
Dope ambianceCool poetry
Atmosphere: 5
David Jones
Poetry night every Wednesday is awesome great atmosphere. Drink specials are
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
John Cruz
Good venue, awesome staff,.great live music would go
AvantGarden has a warm and social atmosphere from its antique, 2-story building with a balcony facing the illuminated "Garden". Its back porch serves as a stage for artists and entertainers alike in the colorful village of Montrose.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Darion ..
I left this venue mortified and embarrassed this evening. I've been a Montrose resident for almost ten years now. I've celebrated birthdays, weddings, and regularly pop in for the house made sangria/ poetry nights here. Tonight, I sat upstairs with a date to find somewhere to relax and talk. We are both homosexual men and shared a few intimate kisses. This seemed to disturb the dj on duty who felt it was necessary to come over and ask us to "leave and get a room". We were also asked "to be respectful" of the other 3 people he was "entertaining " upstairs. We took this as homophobia at its finest. As we left we couldn't help but notice the heterosexual couple cuddled up in a corner downstairs (which was in a much more crowded area) seemed to be enjoying their evening without any disruption by staff, so why us? At the very least, this was blatant disrespect. No one else came to us and asked us to stop, and we didn't notice anyone in a disturbed or agitated state because of our actions...except him. I refuse to support a business that condones the employment (temp or regular) of a person with this much disdain for the homosexual community living authentically in MONTROSE. If you're up to having to hide yourself and have your date night ruined go to Avant Garden.
Alison R.
Beautiful place!! Great events nightly!! Live music, karaoke, variety shows with burlesque... amazing bartenders... truly, what more could you ask for?? Oh... FOOD!! True...they've got that covered with literally the BEST taco truck in Houston in the parking lot!!
Jim C.
Not to be missed: Houston's premier poetry, open mic every Wednesday, Doors open & show begins promptly at 7:30 PM. A veritable parade of outstanding talent you won't soon forget. Cover charge is a bargain at just $10, ($7 with WAN membership. available at )
Angelica Llanos
Amazing drinks, chill vibe, awesome performances. Poetry always brings amazing artists. My favorite place to hang out at on Wednesdays.
Monday live music was great! The pizza outside was all right, definitely fresh and good price.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
WAN poetry is a very important part of our cultural identity as a city and a poetry community. Rudyards does a wonderful job of giving the artist community a safe space to gather and share their work with others. It has been part of my life for 20 years now and I love knowing that it will always be my favorite place to perform or applaud the performance of others.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Daughter's Wedding Cake
Food was at a food truck but very good. Vibe is great here & the diversity. Drinks were good by the female bartender but nit so much the male.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best wedding experience ever. Thanks to Avant Garden and all staff included :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We got married here a week ago. I must say that this venue is very unique and absolutely beautiful. Mariana and her staff were very accommodating. She didn't skip beat and keep things very orchestrated. Food was delicious as well as the cake that was made. What great time all of our guest had! Thank you Mariana and staff!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Attended a wedding there. Very impressed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Cool place did open mic the host told me my jacket was too little after my performance ???
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 2
Dope ambianceCool poetry
Atmosphere: 5
Poetry night every Wednesday is awesome great atmosphere. Drink specials are
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Good venue, awesome staff,.great live music would go
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
AvantGarden has a warm and social atmosphere from its antique, 2-story building with a balcony facing the illuminated "Garden". Its back porch serves as a stage for artists and entertainers alike in the colorful village of Montrose.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I left this venue mortified and embarrassed this evening. I've been a Montrose resident for almost ten years now. I've celebrated birthdays, weddings, and regularly pop in for the house made sangria/ poetry nights here. Tonight, I sat upstairs with a date to find somewhere to relax and talk. We are both homosexual men and shared a few intimate kisses. This seemed to disturb the dj on duty who felt it was necessary to come over and ask us to "leave and get a room". We were also asked "to be respectful" of the other 3 people he was "entertaining " upstairs. We took this as homophobia at its finest. As we left we couldn't help but notice the heterosexual couple cuddled up in a corner downstairs (which was in a much more crowded area) seemed to be enjoying their evening without any disruption by staff, so why us? At the very least, this was blatant disrespect. No one else came to us and asked us to stop, and we didn't notice anyone in a disturbed or agitated state because of our actions...except him. I refuse to support a business that condones the employment (temp or regular) of a person with this much disdain for the homosexual community living authentically in MONTROSE. If you're up to having to hide yourself and have your date night ruined go to Avant Garden.
Beautiful place!! Great events nightly!! Live music, karaoke, variety shows with burlesque... amazing bartenders... truly, what more could you ask for?? Oh... FOOD!! True...they've got that covered with literally the BEST taco truck in Houston in the parking lot!!
Not to be missed: Houston's premier poetry, open mic every Wednesday, Doors open & show begins promptly at 7:30 PM. A veritable parade of outstanding talent you won't soon forget. Cover charge is a bargain at just $10, ($7 with WAN membership. available at )
Amazing drinks, chill vibe, awesome performances. Poetry always brings amazing artists. My favorite place to hang out at on Wednesdays.