RIPCORD

Old old old

They claim to be "The Leather" bar in Houston, but it's always dead. The bartenders look like death warmed over - thank god we have Eagle on sundays

Great space if it would see a little TLC

Like this bar, the layout, great patio. But I agree with the others, it really could use a little bit of work put into it. It's really a plain old leather levi type hangout bar that you would expect in small town America. For Houston is should be a little more exciting. But the crowd is fun. Patio is fun. Restroom is fun. Pool tables, darts, touch screen games, pinball. With just a little money and some elbow grease, they could really kick up the sexiness of the cruisey atmosphere and keep the hot guys there all night instead of just drive by's.

Mixed

The crowd is definitely friendly here, the bartenders not so much. The patio is NOT that clean, and anyone who thinks so hasn't seen it in daylight. How hard would it be to hose it down once in a while? Obviously they are not spending money or taking time to make this place as nice as it could be. In many ways a typical bar. The crowd shows up at 11 pm, at off times you may find yourself bored unless you are looking for activity outside.

Urinal maintenance please

If only this place were cleaner it would attract a much better crowd. The environment could be better for facilitating what men really want out of this bar. It really is more of a bear bar than a leather bar.

Fun neighborhood bar

I like the Ripcord on Sat nights. Usually busy, good mix of guys. Not so much a hardcore leather bar, accepting to all. Patio can be fun late at night. Love the after hours on Sat night. I can usually find what I'm looking for!