You need your passport to enter this venue. Staff are ok but could be more friendly. The venue name has changed it is not associated with EAGLE leather bars.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Steve Kleihege
Varsity Bar HTX: A Solid Reboot for the Sports Crowd (4/5 Stars) Varsity Bar HTX, the newly reopened spot in the space formerly occupied by Eagle, has successfully navigated its transition and delivered a comfortable, sports-focused experience. The efforts to clean up and modernize the venue are immediately apparent, making it a strong contender for a casual mid-week drink or game night. The biggest upgrade is the clear commitment to sports. The entire space feels much cleaner than before, and the addition of many new TVs showing various games means you won't have a bad seat in the house. This shift in focus is clear and effective. Furthermore, the staff was friendly and welcoming, which always makes an early-evening visit more pleasant. Structurally, the bar is still very familiar; not much changed inside or out in terms of the floor plan, so previous patrons will feel right at home. The pricing is reasonable, with well drinks priced the same as other bars in the area, keeping it competitive. My only notable critique lies in the décor: the installation of fake grass across various surfaces feels a bit obsessive and gives the place a slightly jarring aesthetic that distracts from the clean upgrades. Also, while I visited around 5 pm and the place was fairly empty—which is expected for that time—I look forward to seeing the atmosphere when the crowds pick up later in the evening or on a game day. Overall, Varsity Bar HTX is a well-executed rebrand that offers good drinks, friendly service, and a great setup for watching sports. It’s a solid 4-star local spot that just needs a slightly less aggressive turf treatment. Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 4
Victor Alexander
Kicked me out with no explanation and with out cause. Only thing I did was stream live and dance with sunglasses on. Only thing I could think of is the complexion of my skin. I will campaign against this place every chance I get. I need a negative star button.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Albert James
Eagle has closed. Just memories now.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
Freddy Velasquez
During Pride Parade weekend their music was ON-POINT! Thanks for a fantastic time! Everybody was just jamming away and having a fantastic time.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Shan N
6.16.25 Great spot for Monday karaoke~. Bartender is very kind and welcoming and the crowd is great!
Freddy Mendoza
Nice place for dancing and having fun.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Anthony Herenandez
I had the worst experience at eagles Houston a bartender was very rude towards me and other customers 1st floor white male my friend has a disability and he was so rude towards him never going back . The alcohol tasted like nail polish for some reason as well wasn’t a good experience .
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
k c
Eagle Houston feels more like a generic club than what you’d expect from an Eagle bar. The crowd and atmosphere don’t really fit the traditional vibe, and this is the only Eagle I’ve seen with such a large number of women. The bartenders are hit or miss—some are great, others not so much. But the biggest downside is how unfriendly the people are. I’ve given this place multiple chances, and every time, the crowd just feels unwelcoming. If you’re looking for a real Eagle experience, this probably isn’t it.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 3
A H
A haven for pickpockets.
I want to love this bar...but, I've had property stolen here TWICE in the past six months. On my last visit, four customers on the balcony were asking people about stolen mobile phones.
I would suggest bringing a burner phone and a wallet that can be secured inside your clothing. It's just not safe to spend time here without additional precautions, and the staff is not interested in helping if something goes wrong.
Beyond the major risk of theft, it's a fun place. The music is usually pretty decent (better upstairs). It's not the Eagle you'll find in other big cities (IYKYNK), but it's one of the better weekend options. Just don't bring anything of value with you.
OMG love it here with my Tesla AI team. Can't stand that Trump allowed cloud computing to go to Texas. Texas just needs more gay bars and be more gay friendly. I love the Boston gay scene. Trump must protect gay rights!!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Luca Meijer
had my phone and wallet stolen here last friday. security was no help, suggested i lost them despite another man also having his phone and wallet stolen. my friend had her phone and wallet stolen here this friday. beware of a repeat pickpocket that the management isn’t taking seriously! or at least keep your stuff close to your body if you come here
aaron timmins
I good place with many different types of people. I gave the house less woman a run and she love it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
jason marchan
Best at night when it's straight up Montrose best dance club
You need your passport to enter this venue. Staff are ok but could be more friendly. The venue name has changed it is not associated with EAGLE leather bars.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Varsity Bar HTX: A Solid Reboot for the Sports Crowd (4/5 Stars)
Varsity Bar HTX, the newly reopened spot in the space formerly occupied by Eagle, has successfully navigated its transition and delivered a comfortable, sports-focused experience. The efforts to clean up and modernize the venue are immediately apparent, making it a strong contender for a casual mid-week drink or game night.
The biggest upgrade is the clear commitment to sports. The entire space feels much cleaner than before, and the addition of many new TVs showing various games means you won't have a bad seat in the house. This shift in focus is clear and effective. Furthermore, the staff was friendly and welcoming, which always makes an early-evening visit more pleasant.
Structurally, the bar is still very familiar; not much changed inside or out in terms of the floor plan, so previous patrons will feel right at home. The pricing is reasonable, with well drinks priced the same as other bars in the area, keeping it competitive.
My only notable critique lies in the décor: the installation of fake grass across various surfaces feels a bit obsessive and gives the place a slightly jarring aesthetic that distracts from the clean upgrades. Also, while I visited around 5 pm and the place was fairly empty—which is expected for that time—I look forward to seeing the atmosphere when the crowds pick up later in the evening or on a game day.
Overall, Varsity Bar HTX is a well-executed rebrand that offers good drinks, friendly service, and a great setup for watching sports. It’s a solid 4-star local spot that just needs a slightly less aggressive turf treatment.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 4
Kicked me out with no explanation and with out cause. Only thing I did was stream live and dance with sunglasses on. Only thing I could think of is the complexion of my skin. I will campaign against this place every chance I get. I need a negative star button.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Eagle has closed. Just memories now.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
During Pride Parade weekend their music was ON-POINT! Thanks for a fantastic time! Everybody was just jamming away and having a fantastic time.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
6.16.25 Great spot for Monday karaoke~. Bartender is very kind and welcoming and the crowd is great!
Nice place for dancing and having fun.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I had the worst experience at eagles Houston a bartender was very rude towards me and other customers 1st floor white male my friend has a disability and he was so rude towards him never going back . The alcohol tasted like nail polish for some reason as well wasn’t a good experience .
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Eagle Houston feels more like a generic club than what you’d expect from an Eagle bar. The crowd and atmosphere don’t really fit the traditional vibe, and this is the only Eagle I’ve seen with such a large number of women. The bartenders are hit or miss—some are great, others not so much. But the biggest downside is how unfriendly the people are. I’ve given this place multiple chances, and every time, the crowd just feels unwelcoming. If you’re looking for a real Eagle experience, this probably isn’t it.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 3
A haven for pickpockets.
I want to love this bar...but, I've had property stolen here TWICE in the past six months. On my last visit, four customers on the balcony were asking people about stolen mobile phones.
I would suggest bringing a burner phone and a wallet that can be secured inside your clothing. It's just not safe to spend time here without additional precautions, and the staff is not interested in helping if something goes wrong.
Beyond the major risk of theft, it's a fun place. The music is usually pretty decent (better upstairs). It's not the Eagle you'll find in other big cities (IYKYNK), but it's one of the better weekend options. Just don't bring anything of value with you.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 2
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OMG love it here with my Tesla AI team. Can't stand that Trump allowed cloud computing to go to Texas. Texas just needs more gay bars and be more gay friendly. I love the Boston gay scene. Trump must protect gay rights!!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
had my phone and wallet stolen here last friday. security was no help, suggested i lost them despite another man also having his phone and wallet stolen. my friend had her phone and wallet stolen here this friday. beware of a repeat pickpocket that the management isn’t taking seriously! or at least keep your stuff close to your body if you come here
I good place with many different types of people. I gave the house less woman a run and she love it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
Best at night when it's straight up Montrose best dance club
Worth a visit
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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