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COOL PLACE

JESSICA2875M

COOL PLACE EVERYONE IS SO FRIENDLY

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fun

mariomacias2013

A great place to dance and drink

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South Beach Sounds Fun ..I have not been since grand opening

topher.delaney1

I have memories of HEAVEN that are really insane! The fire was tragic;-(((

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This is Your Place....

Ladybnhtown

So like, Always Happening... Always Have Fun.. Always A Good Memory. If you wanna Drink and Dance your ass off, This is your place. People are very friendly I meet different people all the time. I enjoy the conversations and especially the shots... (buttery nipples) Leo a Bartender In the Front Bar makes the best Buttery Nipples in H town. Also you will find Anna In the Bar by the Gorgeous Male Strippers You will See in The Montrose Area. Anna is a great a nice Bartender. I always have a great time with her. Everyone have fun and enjoy this spectacular establishment... I Do....

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new to houston

hersonly

Just moved here from NYC and looking for a good drama free gay club ... Hope this is the spot will visit this place this weekend

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This ship has sailed

John83

Although the building is cool, the music is dated and the "circuit" meth scene is gone

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Fun space and lights, circuit music and

BarSnitch

Liked the space. We were there on a Saturday night, and it really wasn't all that packed. The liquid ice jets are a fun gimmick, but kinda annoying. Probably are better when it's packed and hot. Really didn't like the music here, and completely disagree about the LA comment below. Some of the music was good, but most mixes were more circuit, techno, and this is NOT real house music. I mean people were flagging, and had some others with glow sticks and raver lights. Maybe you have to be tweaking or stuck in the early 90's at that rave you never left.

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Sux!

redblur

Music sux & so does the crowd!

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Not what it once was but still fun

bberryfan

Drinks are ok, barenders dont have attitude my complaints are mostly that the front staff at the door tend to be a little aggressive and come off as rude. The dj Saturday nights sometimes has his off days but for the most part gets the job done. Ive been all over and yes I also agree Sobe has better music than the Rage, Abbey and Mickys in LA. The club is aging and needs a little spruce up, I think the big screens they recently added were a mistake. Avoid the lesbian bartender unless your a hot female she will ignore you.

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Great Place Nice Stuff

Freeman_RO

Groer Club mit Lasershow und guter Musik! Publikum berwiegend zwischen 18 und 30. Raucherbereich auen - eher "braves" Publikum. Big club with Lasershow and good music! Visitors between 18 and 30. Smoking area outside! Had a lot of fun even I was on my own!

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After 3 years...im bored.

P0PR0XNCOK3

If you like house/dance this is the ONLY club worth going to in town. That said it does have its drawbacks...super packed on saturdays, if your a smoker you have to brave the elements on the patio, the drinks are standard no over pouring here. Use to be a good mix of people now its just a bunch of queens running around like they own the place giving you dirty looks. The dance floor gets so packed you can barely dance of Saturdays. Its a great place to take a group of friends and just act a fool though.

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cheap drinks on Fridays

callmesurfer

Bartender is okay (not chatty/friendly). Strippers were muscular 45 year olds. Dance floor is so bright because the light effects are on all at the same time, plus to large screens. Decor, feel, layout of the place is awesome. The people are cute and friendly. I saw a lot pf straight couples... I can select with girls, but got confused with the straight guys a bit. It was scary to think that I might mistakenly dance with a straight dude who might take offense. Open until 5 am on Fridays so this is were youll end up of you want to party all night.

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South Beach sucks

champolion

I hate this place. It is too loud, there is no real quiet room and the bathrooms are inadequate

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South Beach has lost its edge

ferngully

South Beach used to be the "It" club but not anymore. For those of us have been going to South Beach since it was named Club Heaven before they had an accidental fire that cause the club to burn down, today it fails in comparison to how great of a club it used to be. The dj's have no edge or consistency with their music. Their madonnarama party is no longer eventful as the great dj's that they once had are a thing of the past. I recently went for the Lady Gaga dance party this past weekend and I was totally disappointed. It was nothing in comparison to a Madonnarama event. The dj was horrible. It was like he was experimenting with the music. The bartender to the rear of the club doesn't know how to make drinks and apparently overcharges customers. I could not believe that they were out of certain product to make mixed drinks!! Then I noticed all the NOW HIRING signs in the club for managers, bartenders in the rest rooms etc. Seems like the club is undergoing a recession still. At their recent Lady Gaga event, they only used the fog twice to cool us down on the dance floor, but it was too short and bittersweet and the fog didn't cover the entire dance floor. The club is only half full--not packed like it used to be. I only club for the music but South Beach has not delivered in the 4 times that I have been in 3 years. The atmosphere is not the same. The dj's are too mediocre for Saturday nights. That one shirtless bartender is by far not the best representation of South Beach! I am not a dj, but yes I have better music at home(dance music cd's even one that I got from a then great dj at South Beach for answering a Madonna question right prior to club closing years ago). Do you remember when South Beach was re-born? From Heaven to South Beach? When they had their World Premier Party and then their huge V.I.P party? A time when the lines outside would wrap around the building? A time when dj's were like God's and we the club goers were like angels and demons having nights of dance and decadence on the dance floor? Now most club goers that were South Beach faithfuls are apparently going else where. I would love to go for Gay Pride this weekend June 26, 2010 but my biggest fear is that they will have a "sorry" dj who may ruin my gay pride experience with bad music. I will be at the parade, but I will skip South Beach this year and house party with my friends. Unlike some people, who get in for free, their is no point in me wasting my hard earned money paying 20 or 15 dollars to enter a club if I am not going to enjoy myself. It's all about customer service, great drinks and dj's that know how to deliver great music. South Beach had lost its edje on all three.

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Great Party Spot for young guys

Azauzzie

I loved south beach. Actually all the bars on that street are great if you want to bar hop. I loved the scene, the dancing, the young crowd, LOTS of beautiful people. Who knew Houston was so hip!

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ATTITUDES ON THE BITCH...

southbeach

WE loved the environment, Loved the light show! But hate your Staff. Like an infection simply (Rotted ) Get over your self! Say Pop and get your head out of your ass you guys are not all that! (bar tenders) this review is for You!!!!!

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HORRID! Go to Blur ... or the BRB!

MontroseMuscle

1. Rude staff. The jerkbutt, asswipe, goosefart, overbearing loudmouth at the front door who screams out "GET OUR YOUR ID OR YOU GO TO THE BACK OF THE LINE? LIKE FREEZING OUT HERE? WELL DONT HAVE YOUR ID OUT MY FRIEND!" [ I was in the Army for six years and the bedstain at the front door doesn't even rate a 'huh?' ] 2. Rude Bartenders. WHERE in the world did the "JR's Family" get these people? Almost every bartender (except for a cute blond kid on the back bar) seem to have the same body language as the apparatchiks at JR's: GO AWAY. Rude f----g bartenders. 3. BAD music. The music at SOBE is bad, very bad. The remixes are not even top 40, 20 or 30, but combination (read: cheap) remixes that you have never heard. Madonnarama was a joke (and a waste of a good $25). Fire the DJ! 4. Straight girls! The straight girls take over the dance floor after midnight! Run for your lives! They wear their big, gawdy Louis Vitton purses on their shoulder ( which have a tendancy to hit you in the FACE ), high heels ( which feel wonderful striking your foot ), and loud obnoxious behavior. [ "OMG! OMG! OMG, like I just LUUUUUV my gay men! OMG OMG! ] Str8 women, we love you ... but please, stay at your own bars. 5. Str8 Dick Dancers. ... who scope out the str8 girls at the clubs. I love this. Str8 men at a gay club who are nearly naked. Why not gay men as dick dancers? GO SOMEWHERE ELSE! SOBE is a joke. Its the worst club in Houston we've ever been to. And, if you read the other reviews here, dont get me started on the "18+ night" where the tweekers come in and run rampant over the club. No thanks. We no longer go to SOBE, unless we are dragged their by our str8 friends. I would rather stay at home with lube, porn and poppers....

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Great time on New Years Eve!

Houston_bar_man

Actually a great time everytime I go. Got the Limo from exclusivetransportation.net (say NO to drinking and driving!) Everyone was comfy and we hit the road! The music is always fantastic at South Beach and Rich's... Not sure which I like better? Anyway, spent some time at South Beach, got back in the Limo and headed to Rich's! It was a great night and everyone made it out alive!

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Why bother.

marinatedinbeer

This must be the best thing gay houstonians have ever seen. And yet, it's a mediocre club. "The biggest disco ball in Texas"! WTF?? The music is ok, but the staff in general are rude with no manners at all and zero social skills. Anyway, go if you want to check for yourself. My advise: Why bother?

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Cool place

twinklover

The door staff is extremely rude but the boys late on Friday and Saturday night are the hottest Houston can offer.

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Unprofessional and Rude Staff/Management

style09

Unfortunately this place has the most unprofessional and rude staff in the city. I have and lots of my friends have experienced this over and over again. I am here to let everyone know that it's not even worth going to this club. There is no reason for them to act this way.

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Great Club But..

superstar

only on Friday nights DJ Tucker plays some good music. Saturdays after 2am the music kind of sucks and it emptys out. It would be nice if they hired a DJ on Saturday to keep the crowd there until close unless they are trying to run everyone off.

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Wow...

youngbuck3930

It was my first time going to SOBE, and I had a blast. Great music, fun times, clean area, organized and most importantly.... SEAN (THE BARTENDER) IS SO BEAUTIFUL. Nevermind the strippers. I would love to have Sean for a night. I got an opportunity to hug him, and it was amazing. Go to him for all of your drinks and friendly smile. He's the best.

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In need of Change

erich

I agree with the previous post. SOBE should change its business strategy on the weekend and cater to those individuals who are able to afford a night out with their friends. Leave Friday night to the under 21 crowd who, for the most part, are not really adding any revenue to help pay the employees and other operating expenses. SATURDAY NIGHT SHOULD BE 21 AND OVER....PERIOD!!! Shuffle the kids on down to BLUR for their gay fun. We shouldn't have to deal with the children on both days of the weekend. Charles Armstrong....are you listening???

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Good on Saturdays

uscg21dude

It's a million dollar club, with a hundred dollar crowd. Saturdays are the only night worth going anymore. It's a decent crowd, plenty of minors and women yes. Mostly see the same faces. As for bartenders, find Sean, tall guy with curly hair. He makes the best drinks by far. The folks at the door must think they are guarding heaven's gates, they are about as pretentious (and unattractive) as they could have possibly hired.

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Only 4 tweekerz

Luke80

I must agree with a few of the prior reviews, SOBE has seen better days. Today, the crowd has dwindled and there are no men at this club. Usually these things go in cycles, so I stuck it out....but after enduring the endless messiness of all the nelly tweeked out 19 year olds, I decided to head to Rich's (used to be totally Gay). I did not know what I would find, but I found a packed dance club with loads of gays, str8s, lesbians and drag queens...love that Anita Bump chick! While I miss Rich's being totally gay, the party is just like you would find in any open-minded metropolitan city...a great mix.

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Hot Saturday Nights

HEYA

SoBe has seen better days, but it does have the best light show, music, and the craziest people in Houston. Overall, it gets pretty packed on Saturdays, but recently I've seen a decline in the crowd, especially on Fridays. Fridays now-a-days are somewhat dead. I guess the 21 & over crowd is getting tired of the young boys, their hags, and all those breeders that stop by. Suggestion: Saturdays should be 21 & over. About the breeders, well, you're never gonna get rid of them. Drinks are good if you know what bartender to go to. I usually end up in the back bar. SoBe is still the best dance club that I've been to (and I've been around) HEE!!. XOXO

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Good but getting old for Houston

Andy1978

South Beach is not how it used to be, first they started letting all these young people in (18+) who can get annoying when they for some reason end up drunk. Also alot of straight girls and their boyfriends invaded (some lesbos but thats ok). Me and some friends had a run in with some dumb drunk straight latin guy who was ther with his bitch. Just because my friend bumped by accident (while walking in the back area by the backbar when its really crowded) him he was wanting to start a fight. I mean this is a GAY bar bumping and pushing comes with the territory at South Beach and this dumb latino thug was wanting to fight.. Talk about stupid. This is why Im beginning to hate this place! Too many straight idiots who dont know how to act. If you ever go to a straight latin bar you cant ever bump into a drunk ranchero type cuz they all up in your face and this is what this moron was trying to do.. He didnt fit in at all and we just kept walking like if he didnt exist. The lesbian bar tender in the middle bar always ignores us, the big white guy at the front serves too slow. The drinks arent that great, the music is nothing but remixed top 40 and house which got old in 2003. The music still is great though, Ive been to all the West Hollywood clubs and theyre music is way outdated compared to South Beach. If your a newbee or from out of town I recommend it but Ive been out for a while so Im kind of bored of it. I really do miss Riches Houston! Now that was a REAL GAY BAR! Think of the Gay studio 54! PLEASE COME BACK!!! AAAAH :)

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Crowd to young and boyish

Oreo

I didn't like this place I guess because I like an older crowd. I wasn't impressed with the music all they played was house music. The drinks weren't that good either. Yeah this place has lights, fog machines, and all that to cater to a younger crowd but that's it. They will let you in if you 18 plus so there are alot of guys there that are young and not even old enough to buy you a drink because they're tagged with that bracelet thing. I think the only good thing about this place is that they valet park your car. I liked this place a lot more when it was Heaven.

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The Place to Dance !

JacenSpace

South Beach is a must see! The busiest gay dance bar in Houston and probably the nicest dance bar in Texas! Most people have not been to another club this nice and full of technology. If you are looking to dance, hear great music, see hot guys, and feel like you are the star...This is your place. Awesome!

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Cool place... hate the bouncers!

draco

A nice disco, superb special effects and lights, lots of attitude and strippers "wanna be's", a few "weird" people, but overall OK. HATE the bouncers; one of them took my beer from my hand around 2:30am, supposedly because they can't sell more alcohol after 2:00am. Let me tell you, that's this was the most horrible thing that has happened to me (I'm not a B*&TCH person, but I've been in discos in Paris, London, Beijing, Phili, NY, Miami, etc., and NEVER a situation like that have happened to me); the management should do something about that, because, if I already payed for the beer, I have the right to finish it; NOT some as*&%ole to take it from me, like if like if I were a delinquent.

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Dance Palace of Texas !!

Alec

If you are from out of town or not...This is the place to dance! It will probably be the most impressive light show and music you have experienced. Packed every weekend with the hotties! One of the best gay dance clubs in the country!

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Yes !!!!

EducatedMuscle77

This awesome club will "let you have it" !!! Best Dance Club in Texas!

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Snazzy dance club

kdogg36

South Beach is one of a trio of clubs, owned by one Charles Armstrong, on the 800 block of Pacific Street in Montrose. This one is a shiny, ultra-modern, high-tech dance club, and the perpetual long lines of folks waiting to get in is a testament to its success in giving the people what they want. Inside, South Beach almost seems like a theater in the round, with the crowded dance floor sunk slightly below the bars that surround it; this set-up allows one to easily participate in the fun as a spectator or as a dancer. South Beach has a high cover charge ($15 as of December 2005), but if you arrive between 10 and 10:30 you get in for free -- that's much too early, of course, but if you're on a budget it's a good deal. Laser/fog shows and refreshing water jets are among South Beach's cooler features.

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Texas should be PROUD !

JBH

I have traveled all over the world and love the nightlife. I have been to many, many, clubs. Vegas, Miami, NY, LA, London, etc...San Fran, the "Mother Land", has horrible clubs. Nothing even remotely close to what we have here in Texas. Many zip codes have great clubs but none have all the amenities of South Beach! You have a great sized venue, with overwhelming lighting, sound, special effects, full colored lasers, Kryogenifix cold fog system, and great DJ's / events. South Beach is defintely THE most high tech bar in Texas and surely one of the best in the country. Houston, be lucky that you have something so clean and fabulous! You could have some run downed hole in the wall or nothing at all. All of those things I listed cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. What club or club owner spends that much money on a club for his patrons? So, yes, it may cost a little more but you have to pay for your experience, it is not a charity event! People are in business to make money. If you have never been you are missing out on a grand experience. This is the dance palace of Texas and one of the greats of the US. No, I do not work there or am I affliated with them. I am loyal customer just because this club is awesome and I can see how my money is being re-invested!

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SOBE

hbomb

best nightclub i have ever been to, im there every weekend :P

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Not Like Heaven

Eddie

South Beach, or as the locals call it SoBe, would be a fantastic dance club. The music is HOT and the bar is phenomenal. With a huge dancefloor, complete with dance boxes, shirtless dancers, awesome light shows and a "fog machine" that is so intense, you can't see 10 inches in front of your face. Yellow warning lights announce the coming of the fog which lowers the temperature on the dance floor. Barbacks are there to prevent any late comers to the dancefloor, entrance and to maintain the safety of the crowd on the dance floor. It only lasts about 30 seconds, but well worth it. This reviewer, however, doesn't see much worth in the rest of the place. Over priced drinks and cover with a fair portion of the patrons being chemically friendly. If you like Twinks, dancing, drinking and pretentious attitudes this may just be your bar. I'm sorry to say, it's not mine.

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