“ I had fun! Liked the vibe. I would go back when I am in town again. I liked it had two sides and it was connected. I will take friends and go again ”

“ I didn't realize there was such a big queer community in Houston! We were visiting from out of town and had a great time. Good music, good entertainment, always felt safe! ”

“ I came here with some friends on what started out as a quiet Friday night but quickly picked up by around 11 pm. Parking can be a challenge, but we were able to snag some street parking nearby. A few things that make this bar stand out to me: 1. Traffic light system: Each person that came in got a wristband, with green being available, yellow being "it's complicated" and red being taken. This is a great idea and more bars should adopt this policy! 2. Connection to Side Peace Bar: One side was playing Latin music hits, the other side was playing club bangers. Depending on the vibe and connected by a delightful outdoor backyard, you can truly choose your own adventure. I loved the flexibility and ambience of both bars. 3. Outdoor backyard: There were plenty of fun neon photo sign opportunities and other outdoor activities like arcade basketball, board games, and more in case you wanted a break from dancing in the club. 4. Mocktails/Cheap Alcohol: The Side Peace Bar had some not only tasty but also reasonably priced (less than $7) mocktails. Alcoholic drinks in both places were reasonably priced as well, and though I can't vouch for how strong they were, a cocktail less than $15 is a win nowadays. 5. Playlist: This is the first bar I've seen play both classic club bangers but also songs from Hannah Montana and early age Justin Bieber. They truly knew their target audience! All in all, I would recommend this place to anyone in the area for a fantastic atmosphere. ”

“ Great atmosphere! There were four of us. First visit to Houston. We sat outside in the garden. Very spacious and comfortable. The main bar and dance area was inside. The music was great and the dance floor was adequate size. We would definitely go back. ”

“ I thoroughly enjoyed this place. Great atmosphere, loved being here on a Saturday after 11 when it's busy. Drinks are good and the patio and outdoor area is spacious and beautiful! ”

“ If you want to hit up a LGBTQIA bar in Houston, stop by here. It's small but at least people are dancing! There is a wide variety of people that come here. The drinks were good, but not that strong. The entrance was free, but we paid $25 for parking next door. The overall atmosphere was pretty chill. Service was good, but my friend thinks they might've given her the wrong drink. ”

“ Let me start by saying this place is the real deal. We started at Axelrad for drinks, and one of our Houstonite friends recommended me move on to the Pearl. I am so glad we did- when we walked in, it was delightful, and I immediately started with a frozen margarita, and my girlfriend got a t-shirt (they are SO cute!!). After a few minutes of just hanging out by the bar with my party of 5, a drag king show began. This was my first time at a drag king show, and it did not disappoint. It totally added a whole different layer of fun to our evening, and totally unexpected for a Wednesday night! The bar servers was all great, and we really enjoyed the vibes of the place. We ended up outside for a bit, and there was lots of space- no one was really crowded so we actually got to talk. Great time, and I feel honored to have been able to experience this, one of the few! ”

“ The vibes here are so good! Pearl is such a safe space where queer people can just be themselves. Drinks aren't super strong but they're tasty as hell! I will definitely come back as many times as I can! ”

“ Pearl is a hidden gem in Houston. The bartenders are friendly and unpretentious, and the inside is loaded with vintage couches and cool art to look at. The outside patio is beautiful and feels much more organic than the other bars on Washington. To top it all off, the drinks are well priced and well made... this isn't the type of place that'll hit you with an $11 vodka soda. Stop by the Pearl bar the next time you're bar hopping on Washington. It is a lesbian bar, but my husband and I have always felt welcomed. We're happy to support the Houston LGBTQ community, and at the end of the day Pearl is just a damn good bar. ”

“ Visiting from Dallas. I enjoyed the sounds of DJ Von Kiss. Great atmosphere with reasonably priced drinks. It was a mixed crowd of couples and singles. If you get a a chance I recommend the drinks studs lemonade and femme punch, it was great. I Took an Uber to the Pearl so I am not too familiar with the parking. I did happen to see a gated area charging $10 for parking. ”