The Mezzanine Lounge & Sports Bar

The Mezz is simply the best bar in Houston. They have great drink specials every night of the week and offer a variety of fun activities each month. Trivia Tuesdays are a blast (and how often do you go out and get a free shot just for playing?!) and their theme parties are always a good time. All of the employees are amazing; you'd be hard-pressed to find better service anywhere else in Houston. Aside from the good drinks, the Mezz also has really good food, which is kind of surprising for a bar. Their menu is varied enough to satisfy any drunk-cravings and everything is delicious. more

My absolute favorite bar to go to. I love the friendly staff and great alcohol choices. Sometimes hard to find a parking spot, so get there early! They work hard to get all the major sporting events up for everyone to see. My first choice when deciding to go out! more

I can't believe the guy complains about having to buy a bottle of water.\r \r Good luck finding another bar in Houston that carried the fight, at the request of their loyal patrons no less, because most of the folks that come out to watch boxing quite frankly don't drink and leave right after the fight is over. If you were that upset you should have taken your cheap arse to BW3's. \r \r They take take care of everyone that comes in there. Phil's staff is professional and awesome. Oh wait. Unless you're just a cheap arse to start with.\r \r Not to mention they carry every NHL game, which very few places in Houston do, especially in that relaxed of an atmosphere. Pros: NHL Center Ice, all the big fights and cheap prices. more

I was looking for a good sports bar yesterday to watch the mayweather and mosely fight. I searched and called about 6 places and found that Mezzanine had a cover of $15.00 which is good for a great boxing. We there early around 7:10pm and good a great seat. Then a large groups of drunks rowdy guys came in and were so loud that i could even her the sports on any of the 9 tv's. But to make a long story short is that we moved downstairs to the fl. level bar where cute Justin was serving along with just damn asian girl that was really pushy and trying to make sells. Well after i bought to picther of beers and ask for a cup of water and her reply was "" on game night we only have BOTTLE WATER""! So i had to buy a BOTTLE WATER to have WATER! I was so pissed off . I bought 2 pictcher of beer and those cheap m...f... wouldn't even give me a cup of water. I will never ever go back to the shithole again . that was my FIRSTand lAST time i spend my hard earned money there. I will find a sports bar the really care about their customers and to have a cold iced cup of water. i hope the owner will read this and make changes(im so the owner will not cuz they,he,she, or them are to cheap to). Pros: two hottie Justin bartender and Manager Phil. Cons: overly price drinks in little plastic cup (cheap fucker) more

I love the mezz. always something going on. great drink specials and great atmosphere Pros: always a great time more

I LOVE this place (upstairs) on Tuesday nights! My girlfriends and I call this our litte hideaway spot because most of our friends have never heard of it - and we like it that way :) On Tuesday nights you can enjoy ""$2.50 you call it's"" all night long and a lot of the songs they have in the jukebox took me WAY back...I'm talkin old school 80's carryin' a boombox on your shoulder gold chain and addidas rap!! Now don't get me wrong, they play a WIDE variety of music and the crowd is always pretty mixed, so there is a little something for everyone. They also have a mix and match menu of food...I would not recommend the bacon wrapped shrimp (I suppose that's never a good idea at a bar), but the mango wings and the pizza usually don't disappoint. I always leave a happy camper!! One thing I often wonder - when you walk in there are people engaged in what appears to be some sort of group game...can anyone tell me what the heck is everyone doing downstairs?? LOL! Pros: GREAT drink specials, not crowded, a jukebox Cons: Sometimes the wait/kitchen staff can be slow more

This is truly the classic example of a neighborhood pub where you can go and feel comfortable. You can see and get to know all ages, groups, etc. A wonderful blend of folks like to hang out here. The bartenders and management are just the friendliest!! Caution: If you are used to getting weak , watered down drinks at other places, you better go easy on the drinks at Mezz. They pour them plenty strong! The shot wheel is fun and Poker nights are great! Karioke is a hoot! Pros: Best drinks/drink specials/events/nicest management more

I was so excited to hear that the Mezzanine Lounge shows the game as well as the fights for free. It was to my dismay , when my boyfriend and I arrived we were charged a $7 cover charge. Not that $7 is expensive, but the online video was a fraud!!!! The Mezzanine Lounge is a great club and attracts many people, so for future references ""DON'T FALSE ADVERTISE"". Pros: Many Cons: Cover charge for fights more

Wonderful staff, cool place to hang out. Reasonable prices and great food. Oh yeah, the drinks are awesome! Best of all - everyone is welcome. more

This is the best bar in town, without a doubt. You won't find more friendly, hands-on owners, managers or bar staff. From Tommy and Tanya, to Phillip (my favorite Golden Tee victim), To Damien and all the great bartenders.\r I don't look for places to go anymore. I just decide when I want to go out and follow my friends right here. My favorites are definitly Tuesday Trivia and DJ Larry on Fridays, who by the way will be upstairs Halloween night playing some scary tunes for us all. But the best thing is just hanging out with my friends on thier huge patio. Either watching a game or fight on the big screen, or a band on the stage. Check it out. You will have fun here. more

Heather rocked, great time fun time, karoke was hilarious. will be back next time i go out on the town. nice people greatest bartenders in town more

This place is more for a younger crowd, interested in sports viewing on the big screen TVs. If you are not a sports fan don't even bother going there. Was not really impressed. The drinks were average but the service was good. more

I've been coming to the Mezz since it opened, and have gotten to know the management/staff very well. I walk in and everyone knows my name! I hardly ever go to any other bar anymore. Poker nights are always fun, as are the themed parties. \r Pros: Great barfood, best bloody mary's, something new everynight Cons: Parking lot can get crowded, check your reciept for extra charges more

As a young gay professional from Indy. I had heard from a friend of mine in Chicago that this place had a great group of Gay Golden Tee players. Just want to say thanks to the bar and GT players I 'hung' with. JStew, Staceman, BAW, Tater, Spanky, and Da Skooter. Thanks for the great evening rolling the trackball(s)! HeHe, you know what I mean. xoxoxoxo :)\r \r The jalepeno things are to die for! Better than Antanio Bandaras in a banana hamock!!!\r \r Your buddy Chad from Indy! Pros: Da GT players! more

The Mezz is great and has hosted the Texian Army and El Batallon, the supporter's groups of the Houston Dynamo, for two years now and we love every minute we spend there, be it for Dynamo games or National team games. They have a wide array of beers and liquor, plus their ever-growing food menu is top notch. The burgers and pizza are easily the best on the menu. \r \r The bar tenders are also really nice and learn your name real fast and are super nice and have no problem in joining in on the fun. During one away viewing party in 2007, the upstairs was jam packed with Dynamo fans and the place was rocking, literally. The floor was vibrating from jumping and singing and the tenders joined in!\r \r Their birthday drink is also really nice, and huge! Karaoke is always a blast and people sing everything from common Karaoke to stranger things. The trivia games are fun, as well, and poker is common. Every sport you can think of can be on the TVs. Just ask! Astros, Rockets, Texans, Dynamo, whatever! \r \r I tell ya, I always go to the Mezz for sporting events and will continue to do so. They are just amazing and the owner, Tonya, is a real sweet gal! A good friend! Pros: Ambience, Food, Service Cons: Parking can get tricky on big events more

My husband COOGS and I have been regulars here for a couple of years now, coming 2-3 times per week to play NTN/Buzztime trivia with our friends. Mezz offers an all-around great experience, from the attentive staff to the food (the Mezzy burger is a world unto itself, while COOGS swears by the nachos) to the ambience (lots of things to do even for the non-trivia player, including pool, karoaoke, Golden Tee, and and Texas Hold 'Em). The Mezzanine rightfully won the Houston Press ""Reader's Choice"" award this year for best drink specials, from its $2.50 U-Call-It Tuesdays to the Fiesta Fridays where both Dos Equis and margaritas come in also at $2.50.\r \r Owners Tonya and Tommy put a lot of energy into coming up with even more ways for people to have fun, from the monthly theme party to the new Wednesday movie night on the patio with free popcorn. Plus this is ""the"" place to celebrate a birthday--as we both will be doing this week: the enormous ""Gullywasher"" for the birthday person, plus free drink tickets if at least 10 friends come along and $10 of Mezzy bucks. \r \r All in all, a wonderful place for people of varying ages and interests to come together and enjoy themselves. Pros: Great NTN/Buzztime trivia, drink specials, kitchen open late Cons: Sometimes noisy when lots of folks are there having a good time more

Love the place. great for watching the games, when there are not sports on they have a great juke box and some nights karoke. i like that it is two levels with a patio, so you have 3 places to find the fun crowd. For sports bar food i think it is very good, TRY THE GRASSHOPPERS. I also like the fact that the owners seem to be hands on, they are there often and treat their customers like they are guests. Great drink specials, especial tues. and thur. if you are looking for a fun bar i definetily recommened it. Pros: fun, drinks, sports Cons: wish they opened earlier more

we had the best time here! lots of people, great drinks, good prices, and fun kareoke (spelling?). we laughed so hard at everyone singing, in a good way, it was really fun! Pros: ATOMOSPHERE, DRINKS, PARKING more

My Wife and I do a pub most Sunday afternoons. The MEZZ has the four things key to a great time. 1) A full pint of cold Shiner Bock- none of that 3/4"" missing, ""it's for the head"", funny bussiness here. You paid for the pint you get the whole frosty delicious pint! 2) Some of the best pub food in town- the Buffalo wings are killer and the burgers are nice and juicy. 3) ""Crak machines""-You know these little guys, they are the video machines on the bar that remove all the $1s out of my wallet. And finally 4) A great jukebox selection- I don't want to have to read a lot of hand written personal mixed CD's. I want the picture of the artist on the front and I don't want the album that sat on the discount sales stand for a year either. See'ya Sunday. Pros: Full, cold pints, great buffalo wings Cons: I can' think of one more

Many themed nights and different types of happy hours. I've mostly gone on weeknights - Tuesday Trivia is great! Friendly bar staff, casual atmosphere, and a good place to dress down and hang out at. Pros: Tuesday Trivia, friendly staff Cons: Can get crowded more