Stumbled into this bar on our walk back after a show at 713 Music Hall. Ended up sparking up a conversation with John who has worked there many years. He talked to us about the history of the bar and even gave us a little tour of the place. We were honestly blown away by his friendliness and passion for the bar. Overall a great experience. Definitely going to try and stop by next time I’m in Houston.
Gali Tellez
BEWARE: THE MANAGER WILL TAKE THIS DOWN LIKE HE DID ON YELP! When anyone leaves a review, beware that John will have an excuse rather than listen to anything constructive you have to say. We had a poor customer experience because of the lack of beer options and the fact the entire bar is extremely dirty. No this bar is not haunted, so don't go for that experience. The vibe could be amazing, but just like the manager says he's been drinking there longer than working there. This bar could be on the top 5 if they knew a good patron when they visit, cleaned the cobwebs, cleaned the lines and offered a real good selection. Hope the constructive feedback is actually looked at then coming up with excuses like every other comment. I hope this bar can turn around and be great.CAROLYN - this bar has so much potential, but John is killing the opportunity. If you’re not making 30k profit a week then you should make a change. He drinks more profits away than you show on your books! Make bars great again is our big mission. And for owners to not be taken advantage of.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Pere Yere
Great care and attention. It was just fine.
Erin Mason
I got what I came for. Couldn’t be happier!
sarah lipscomb
an instituttion :)
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Diana Argueta
Can not express the amount of utter shock ??? and just confusion for the amount of human indecency ??? Came in showed ID right when asked, bartender (had a white/grayish beard, older gentleman) started off with one of his first of many “jokes” that me and my friends should “oughta start carrying passports around with ice around” mind you me and another friend are hispanic, another is pakistani and all of which, born here but nonetheless doesn’t matter-an odd choice of words to make to complete strangers, whom are just showing ID’s. To then have him joking -or so we thought- around that me and one of my friends have came up to the wrong place, and that this is “a bar, we don’t have any food here”. Pointing to us being underage and to get out the bar, mind you all the while he is actively pointing a flashlight to all our ID’s (mine being a horizontal over 21 ID), meanwhile my friends 21st birthday had just past in June- it is now August. To which when we tried explaining that we indeed were of age, and had valid ID’s (he checked ID star with flashlight multiple times), he would just increasingly get more hostile and loud to which he’d give out that he sounded unsober and like he had a couple of drinks himself. My friends and I were so token aback by the realization that he wasn’t kidding and had to leave. It was clear he wasn’t in the right state of mind to be reasoned with nor was it even worth it. To the first thing coming out of his mouth being a racist remark, to then being treated as if we were the incompetent ones, as if his daily regime of work isn’t checking the validity of each and every one’s ID’s that come in, we were severely disappointed by this behavior portrayed. Would absolutely not consider coming back nor supporting.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
m7467689
Atmosphere! Probably the best place in Houston
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jorge Cisneros
Bartender named Gary, nasty and rude! So unfortunate, because it’s a gorgeous place. They need staff education on wine.
Laura Snyder
Very cool historic place. We received great service from John! Great little spot worth checking out!
Isaac Hermosillo
The bartender was grumpy but still attentive. I loved the place, an old historic building.
La Carafe is the oldest bar in Houston and well known as one of the most haunted places in the city. With immersion ambience and a laid back atmosphere, this is a perfect place for evening drinks. Make sure to check out the upstairs as that's where most of the ghost sightings have occurred!
濱幸成
I was not allowed to sit down as an Asian. It is a racist restaurant that only accepts white people.
Deisy Salazar
Excellent service and awesome prices!
Rodney Saunders
Absolutely awesome 👌!
Greg McFarlane
I dont like new places but somehow this place has a good vibe
Stumbled into this bar on our walk back after a show at 713 Music Hall. Ended up sparking up a conversation with John who has worked there many years. He talked to us about the history of the bar and even gave us a little tour of the place. We were honestly blown away by his friendliness and passion for the bar. Overall a great experience. Definitely going to try and stop by next time I’m in Houston.
BEWARE: THE MANAGER WILL TAKE THIS DOWN LIKE HE DID ON YELP! When anyone leaves a review, beware that John will have an excuse rather than listen to anything constructive you have to say. We had a poor customer experience because of the lack of beer options and the fact the entire bar is extremely dirty. No this bar is not haunted, so don't go for that experience. The vibe could be amazing, but just like the manager says he's been drinking there longer than working there. This bar could be on the top 5 if they knew a good patron when they visit, cleaned the cobwebs, cleaned the lines and offered a real good selection. Hope the constructive feedback is actually looked at then coming up with excuses like every other comment. I hope this bar can turn around and be great.CAROLYN - this bar has so much potential, but John is killing the opportunity. If you’re not making 30k profit a week then you should make a change. He drinks more profits away than you show on your books! Make bars great again is our big mission. And for owners to not be taken advantage of.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Great care and attention. It was just fine.
I got what I came for. Couldn’t be happier!
an instituttion :)
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Can not express the amount of utter shock ??? and just confusion for the amount of human indecency ??? Came in showed ID right when asked, bartender (had a white/grayish beard, older gentleman) started off with one of his first of many “jokes” that me and my friends should “oughta start carrying passports around with ice around” mind you me and another friend are hispanic, another is pakistani and all of which, born here but nonetheless doesn’t matter-an odd choice of words to make to complete strangers, whom are just showing ID’s. To then have him joking -or so we thought- around that me and one of my friends have came up to the wrong place, and that this is “a bar, we don’t have any food here”. Pointing to us being underage and to get out the bar, mind you all the while he is actively pointing a flashlight to all our ID’s (mine being a horizontal over 21 ID), meanwhile my friends 21st birthday had just past in June- it is now August. To which when we tried explaining that we indeed were of age, and had valid ID’s (he checked ID star with flashlight multiple times), he would just increasingly get more hostile and loud to which he’d give out that he sounded unsober and like he had a couple of drinks himself. My friends and I were so token aback by the realization that he wasn’t kidding and had to leave. It was clear he wasn’t in the right state of mind to be reasoned with nor was it even worth it. To the first thing coming out of his mouth being a racist remark, to then being treated as if we were the incompetent ones, as if his daily regime of work isn’t checking the validity of each and every one’s ID’s that come in, we were severely disappointed by this behavior portrayed. Would absolutely not consider coming back nor supporting.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere!
Probably the best place in Houston
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bartender named Gary, nasty and rude! So unfortunate, because it’s a gorgeous place. They need staff education on wine.
Very cool historic place. We received great service from John! Great little spot worth checking out!
The bartender was grumpy but still attentive. I loved the place, an old historic building.
Restaurantji Recommends
La Carafe is the oldest bar in Houston and well known as one of the most haunted places in the city. With immersion ambience and a laid back atmosphere, this is a perfect place for evening drinks. Make sure to check out the upstairs as that's where most of the ghost sightings have occurred!
I was not allowed to sit down as an Asian. It is a racist restaurant that only accepts white people.
Excellent service and awesome prices!
Absolutely awesome 👌!
I dont like new places but somehow this place has a good vibe
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