Henke & Pillot

Review №1

Rating: 5

Best bar in downtown h town.

Date: a week ago

Review №2

Rating: 4

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

Poetry night is definitely a vibe!!! I didnt eat but food looked good. I was too impressed by the talent Laroyce Hawkins definitely surprised me with his poetry talent Great night overall

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №4

Rating: 4

Cool place. But drinks are overpriced. $27 plus tip for a crown and seven and an absolut with oj. Same two drinks are $17 at most places.

Date: a month ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

Great place to dance to 80s music

Date: a month ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

Great environment with friendly staff and good drinks.

Date: a month ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

The poetry was fantastic and the vibes were great. It felt like I was with family the whole time. Highly recommend paying a visit here.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

We had such a great time here! Came on a Sunday for poetry night highly recommend. The speaker and mic combo was kinda loud.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №10

Rating: 4

I didn t order food so n/a. The drinks were good and the bar tender was very kind and he was fast. I treated the food off the drinks. Ha! Great atmosphere! Not enough seating. I had to leave an hour and a half early because I didn t have a seat. All the seats were filled. The parking was free across the street but I saw alot of people using meters around me. Valet was around $20. Awkward entrance path if the greeter isn t paying attention to open the door for you. Get there early. I think it was a good atmosphere.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №11

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

10/10 Recommend I went to go check out their poetry Sundays with friends, the vibe, drinks and artists were on point!! We even got a complimentary drink!!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

Took my partner to the Poetry Lounge for live poetry and Comedy on Sunday evening. This was my second time experiencing the event. Great energy, love the live DJ, MC, but please lower the volume when you had the live singer on, as it seriously took away from the quality. The Poets were on point, and quite thought provoking and as real as real can get, which is who I am at my core. We ended up leaving a little early due to me having back and neck issues, but none the less, I will come back again. On a final note, I am a Poet myself, and give lots of love and credit for anyone who is willing to go up on stage basically naked and vulnerable, and bare their soul. Parking: You have to use a valet, otherwise youll never find parking, or take Uber or Lyft

Date: 3 months ago

Review №14

Rating: 3

Date: 4 months ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

Such good vibes here i recommend this place. Good food and drinks friendly environment.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №17

Rating: 3

Date: 5 months ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

I first went to The Poetry Lounge in Henke & Pillot on 06.18.2023, and I had a fantastic time. The spoken word delivered by each artist was captivating. From beginning to end, the atmosphere was inviting. Every artist was given the utmost respect and was encouraged if they happened to stumble. I was so pleased as a spectator that I decided to step out of my comfort zone and step up to the mic. The experience was the key to opening a new door for me. Ive written for years, but I had never shared on a stage before. I felt welcomed and received; I feel like I can step up to a mic again simply because of the atmosphere. Every artist was greeted with the same love! The Poetry Lounge is a great place to go if you re a lover of word artistry, love, laughs, life, or having a good time; youll get it all. You will leave feeling full.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

Sunday Poetry always a good vibe for Sunday funday.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

Was there filming a movie. Must return.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №21

Rating: 4

Came here for open mic a few Sundays ago and had a great time. Wish they had it on a non work night. Id go a lot more. Defintely check this place out.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №22

Rating: 4

Date: 6 months ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

Seven is such a cool dude. Poetry lounge sundays from 6-10:30pm is off the chain. Tell them MsPinkTheEnigma sent you.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №25

Rating: 4

I have only come here on Sundays for Poetry Lounge. I absolutely love it. It is perfect for a date night, girls night, or even family night for adults. They have decent drinks, but the event itself is so entertaining and fun. I have only personally gone to the 7pm shows about 3 times, but they do have a 2pm brunch show as well. Parking: If you can find street parking you will most likely have to walk, I usually do valet which is $20 normally.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №26

Rating: 3

Bartender didn t really know what she was doing, service took forever

Date: 8 months ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

Bar downstairs doesnt work the entire bar. Just one side. Long waits on drinks or none at all sometimes. Food service is ok for the amount of food being ordered during the show. Host and poets are great.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

Great food and atmosphere. A little pricey.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

I cant say enough about this place as a first timer the poetry was mind blowing, drinks were on point and no long wait for them either, clean restrooms, the dj rocked the crowd and food yes food oh and 2 bars honey if its Sunday why are you still reading this get over there and enjoy yourself

Date: 9 months ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 1

We booked this venue for a company event and were very disappointed. We paid for the venue, dj, food, and drinks, and according to every listing/booking details, we had booked the VENUE. Never states you are only booking one floor of the venue, were never asked what floor we preferred, NOTHING until we arrived at the venue to another party being on the first floor. Their only argument was that the listing states each floor is x sqft as if we would have deduced it from that. After bringing up every email and booking detail to prove the flat out lack of communication, we told to make the best of it. The floor we had looked like a storage space with old couches lining the walls and folding chairs stacked in a corner. Props to staff for moving what they could when we asked, but disappointed it wasnt ready for us when we got there. DJ was booked through the venue and didnt start until 45 minutes after he was supposed to. Would never recommend or book again purely because of the false advertising, lack of communication, and uncaring coordinators/management.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 1

Racist bartender asked to keep my credit card AND my ID when I asked to open a tab. Didnt ask the gentleman who ordered after me. If I could give it zero stars I would. Very very ghetto

Date: 9 months ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

Awesome atmosphere! I visit for the salsa dance lessons on Monday.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 1

I am from Detroit, MI came for my brothers wedding and the food was horrible and I asked for my money back and got so much attitude from the so called management she was very rude the guy who was giving the poetry was asking me what was wrong so I was telling him she kept cutting into our conversation and I never cursed at her I only said her customer service was very bad so while Im talking to him she kept talking and then said she was going to have security and the Texas police to put me out...I wasnt understanding why she said for her safety witch I wasnt understanding was I not supposed to say anything about me spending my money and not liking my food I will never come back to this place ever in life it must be BLACK own

Date: 10 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

My wife and I Went for a night out in town celebrating our anniversary! Love the atmosphere inside! Very cozy, romantic kind of vibe! Nothing but good vibes! Love the poetry and energy brought on stage! Didnt get to try any food/drinks by choice, but well be returning with family & friends and most definitely will check out the food next time!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

Good service & cool place.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

The stuffed salmon with mashed potatoes was a 10/10!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

This was super clean including on the bathroom

Date: a year ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

Love this place. The upstairs is has a great intimate and historic vibe. Drinks are good, food is even better! Great atmosphere

Date: a year ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

Did the 2pm Sunday poetry lounge and it was amazing...good food, first time visitors get a free drink , atmosphere was nice , music was just the right volume and the performers were very talented.

Date: a year ago

Review №42

Rating: 1

There was no air conditioning with a room FULL of people. A couple of fans with 1/3 of them actually turned on. $10 for a beer with gratuity included. I don t mind tipping since I am a fine dining server with deep understanding. However, I d at least expect a quality atmosphere to come with it. Extremely unacceptable.

Date: a year ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

Central location Good food and service Food

Date: a year ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

I went to Sunday Poetry. It was great, However, the man that gave the XX Read, should have not been allowed to come up there, and READ that mess. It wasnt Poetry. It sounded like something out of one of his magazines. Not appropriate for that venue, or at least warn the guests that its a XX rated show. I heard people voicing their disappointment in his Reading to the audience. Most were not impressed. We came to hear POETRY. We can Read Otherwise, it was great ! The host was appropriate, and RESPECTED the audience. I think someone should skim over the material that will be presented beforehand. Should not need to, but after that guy........Yes!

Date: a year ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

Me and my husband came here last Sunday and it was amazing! Great poets, food EXCEEDED my expectations. We shared a fish plate with fries and two nice size jalapeños. Somebody in the kitchen know what they doing! Our drinks were tequila sunrise and Long Island iced tea. They weren t stingy with the liquor although I ve had better drinks. They were still good. The atmosphere was inclusive it didn t feel weird you can tell the whole atmosphere was a laid back vibe. What topped it off for us was the live DJ. He was lit! The audience was lit too it was a whole vibe! The age range of people there were a mix of middle age and above and the people that were late 20 s you can tell we re mature and in the grown and sexy class! I enjoyed this place. We going back this Sunday! Also, if you plan on eating I would pay a bit extra for a table because general admissions you would have to eat in your lap or at the bar. Get there earlier before the show to get seats that you would like. We sat on side and I would have preferred being more towards center. Host was fun and engaging. Kid-friendliness: Not a kid environment

Date: a year ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

Went there for a drag show on 6/10 with my friend and had such a good time! The host (Oz) was amazing and hilarious. The queens did their thing and were very entertaining. I ordered a few drinks while i was there and they were nice. I recommend the sunrise drink. Would love to come back to see the queens perform again.

Date: a year ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

Love poetry night.

Date: a year ago

Review №49

Rating: 3

Well, what can I say. The seating is limited, and the drinks are light.

Date: a year ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №51

Rating: 3

My friends and I met here for brunch and poetry lounge Sundays. The vibe was on point, drinks were good, poets were good. However, the food service was horrendous, We ordered chicken & waffles and french toast and eggs at 2:27 and the complete order didnt arrive until 4:05. The show ended around 4 and people were literally leaving while my friends food was being served. This was a slow afternoon with 35 people there and MAYBE half of us ordered. We arrived at 1:35 and the brunch menu wasnt even on the site yet, we saw people coming in with items to cook. They need to be more organized or remove the food from the event, it totally killed the experience. I would return for the poets at night without food.

Date: a year ago

Review №52

Rating: 1

Came for brunch on a Sunday along with the poetry lounge. Ordered food before the show and never received it despite telling staff multiple times we were waiting for our order. No apologies about not receiving it either. Horrible service. Poetry is great and they need to look into getting a new venue. Or just go to the evening show and skip the brunch.

Date: a year ago

Review №53

Rating: 1

Garbage location, garbage show (Red Velvet Burlesque - read THAT review and New York Post article), the DJ he, she, man, woman yells at the audience versus entertaining anyone, the place smells terrible, and the bar tenders, employees, and anyone else attached to this travesty are terribly rude. This is a low rate dive bar; it doesn t even hit college bar level - it s that bad. Never never never again advice for management: close it down.

Date: a year ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №56

Rating: 3

Went for poetry Sundays poets were good drinks a little high and the place was crowded

Date: a year ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

EVERY SUNDAY IS A VIBE AT POETRY LOUNGE and Tuesday Late Night Vibes are Chill. IF YOU ARE IN HOUSTON THIS LOCATION NEVER FAILS TO GET YOU RIGHT!

Date: a year ago

Review №58

Rating: 4

Only ever been here for poetry on Sundays... But love the upstairs downstairs vibe.

Date: a year ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

Great place, great location downtown Houston with two levels of dance floors and consistent bars

Date: a year ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

Nice vibe, good food and drinks

Date: a year ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

Good vibes

Date: a year ago

Review №63

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

We go here for Poetry Lounge Sundays. If you havent been, youre cheating yourself! Its always fantastic! The poets, the drinks, the hookah, and the food have improved substantially!

Date: a year ago

Review №65

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №66

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

I had a great time at the Poetry Lounge this past Sunday! I especially appreciated the happy hour before the show. I loved the energy of the staff and the food was phenomenal. Im definitely planning to return AND bless the mic!

Date: a year ago

Review №68

Rating: 5

Love poetry & was looking for a good vibe here in Houston. FOUND IT Definitely adding this place to my list of things to do on Sunday. Great crowd, atmosphere & libations!!!

Date: a year ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

Love dancing here

Date: a year ago

Review №70

Rating: 4

The place is a cozy spot fir late night. The drinks were not that good at all and they were expensive. A bottle of water was $5 which was crazy!

Date: a year ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №72

Rating: 2

Was there last night for the poetry lounge and it was COLD!!! My hands and nose were freezing. I should not have to wear a coat inside and be cold regardless of the temperature outside. You pay to be inside of a venue to be protected from the elements...

Date: a year ago

Review №73

Rating: 3

I mean, if the food takes an hour and its cold, its not good. After I feel the fries and they are cold, dont bring the very same fries to me saying they just came out. Because they didnt, the first time I checked...hint, the first time I checked...yall said, were backed up. The vibe is good but to keep it good, get that food on point. It will keep people coming to your events.

Date: a year ago

Review №74

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №75

Rating: 5

Great show!

Date: a year ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

Poetry Lounge Houston on Sunday Night. Its a Vibe.

Date: a year ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

Great atmosphere, music, and vibe!

Date: a year ago

Review №78

Rating: 4

Nice place, it wasnt full, but the drinks were good

Date: a year ago

Review №79

Rating: 3

They have good events that come host events here- great experience from the event but not 5 star customer service from the venue staff

Date: 2 years ago

Review №80

Rating: 1

Place is nice! However, bartenders are extremely rude and food was mediocre!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №81

Rating: 4

Poetry lounge! Sunday night! great and food!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №82

Rating: 3

Went for a poetry thing. Hot, not enough seating. Very nice talent though.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

Really busy and crazy night. Oscar, Victoria, Andrew and Amber gave amazing customer service in a tight spot. Definitely made the night come through as a success. Definitely coming back next Sunday.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №84

Rating: 1

Someone important to my family and I, calls me upset and wants me to pick her up. Then she stops all communication and her phone goes straight to voice-mail. I call the business, for a safety and wellbeing check of this person who should be at the bar. The lady who answered the phone did not give one flying fudge. Didnt sound like she cared at all and worse made it seem like I was bothering her. I will tell people to stay away from this business if they do not care about womens safety.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

It was my first time attending the open mic session, & I enjoyed it all wonderful service, food, drinks & the talent was awesome.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

The percussion taking over Henke!! love working with that crew.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №88

Rating: 5

Acho and Courtney always have a great party here!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №89

Rating: 3

Hit and miss but they are some promoters that bring the energy, keep and eye out ya know.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

Great club, not too crowded and the DJ played hit after hit. Hookah was reasonably priced and had great service. Will definitely be back in the future.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №91

Rating: 3

Music was not good on 2nd.floor. but much better at 1st floor

Date: 2 years ago

Review №92

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

Salsa night!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №95

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №96

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №97

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №98

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №100

Rating: 2

For a Friday night or was empty except for a table next to us. We ordered a watered down drink. Im not a real drinker so for me I couldnt give this place all stars. Nice decor, lighting an setup

Date: 2 years ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №102

Rating: 1

Date: 2 years ago

Review №103

Rating: 1

Terrible service! Had to walk up to the waitresses to place an order. Don t forget they charge automatic gratuity! Tipped for absolutely atrocious service. Been there for 2 hours and didn t even receive a drink menu. But all the other patrons were serviced. Will not be returning!! Waste of time and money.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №104

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №105

Rating: 5

Desirous party EDM was great there upstairs

Date: 2 years ago

Review №106

Rating: 1

Date: 2 years ago

Review №107

Rating: 1

We went here to attend a drag show and saw some major cultural appropriation. One performer (not a native American) wore a traditional native American mask and some performed some fire dance as entertainment. Wont be coming back.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №108

Rating: 4

Vibe was definitely one for the books!!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №110

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

Great saturday nights of Salsa and bachata dancing to be had through the partnership with latindancefactory.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №114

Rating: 3

Vegetarian menu was very good...the live music with Nakitta Foxx was excellent...the waitstaff was horrible...then they put a gratuity on my bill...I will only go there again if Nakitta is singing there!!!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №118

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

DJ Dee Wreck kept me dancing all night (Friday), will be back.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №120

Rating: 4

Came on a Saturday ....DJ had everyone dancing. Had a good experience would come again

Date: 2 years ago

Review №121

Rating: 1

I was working there for an event as a subcontractor. And the door girl refused to let me and one of my employees in. We had to pay $60 to be allowed inside. The older lady at the door was very rude. When she told me along with the bouncer that I was not allowed in unless I paid, I went ahead and paid. Like stated previously I was there for subcontract work for the event that was taking place upstairs. She then swiped my card multiple times saying it didn t go through. *looking back she charged my card twice for $60* she then said to cash app the business, which was her personal cash app account. We stayed there a total of ten minutes. I will never return or send anyone that way.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №122

Rating: 4

Henke & Pillot was a great spot to grab drinks and listen to good music. The atmosphere was great and the drinks were tasty. Definitely had a good time and look forward to another visit.

Date: 2 years ago