RIPCORD

Those Were the Days

When I first moved to Houston, The Rip on Friday's and Saturday's was a place to see a lot of friends, and get your clothes saturated with cigarette smoke. Now it seem empty on the big nights, and except for major event nights - after a big party, perhaps LUEY, Halloween, 4th of July - it seem empty and a bit sad. Drinks are reasonable, and the location good. Unfortunately, no spark seems to animate it anymore. Certainly it's not a leather bar compared to Eagle or other venues. It would do much better to have events to draw a crowd other than simply being open. People have aged and moved on. They need to get a new focus.

Wow

Umm all i can say is umm ok

Just like the old days!

Was in Houston for work and hit the Ripcord on a Fri night. Got there around 9pm, not very crowded then. Bartenders were very friendly. Drink prices were very reasonable. Walked around a bit, patio was nice, played some pool. About 11pm the bar started to fill up. Lots of hot leather guys, some twinks, some older guys. Music is outstanding here. By midnight I was having a great time making new friends. Ah, southern hospitality! Hit the patio again around 1am, wow, hot guys, and a lot of fun to be had. Hooked up with a very hot guy and after playing a bit on the patio we left and went to my hotel room. What a night!

Where the MEN go

The BEST music uninhibited by the commonly restricted sound imposed on gay venues. It's THE true leather bar of Houston housing a variety of clans, somewhat like the Boy Scouts of America, except with gay men and women and NO chaperons! Afterhours til 4am Friday and Saturday! Leather is not just for the "older guys"! Men from all walks of age and life can be found at this watering hole. 21+

Best bar in Houston

This place is full of great people and fun times!