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the BAR What is your favorite shot to make? Colombian Car Bomb: I came up with it working in Atlanta when Patron XO first came out. Patron XO topped with Bailey’s and dropped in a half pint of Guiness. What is the best and worst holiday to work? Why? PRIDE is the best because everyone shows their true colors and the community is so unified. I don’t have a “worst” because people tend to gather at Rumors when they can’t be with their family…so there’s a good, close vibe!
ROBERT CHANDLER
Rumors Galveston 3102 Seawall Blvd. Galveston, Texas rumorsbeachbar.com
highlights like open mic night, steak night, and drink specials. 4216 Washington • pearlhouston.com. RICH’S HOUSTON Houston’s most iconic and largest LGBT dance club, with multiple levels featuring a video/show bar and a private VIP lounge. No cover before 10:30 p.m. 2401 San Jacinto • 281.846.6685 richsnightclub.com. THE RIPCORD This multi-roomed leather bar boasts a busy patio, especially on the weekends. The Forge shop located inside the club. Saturday nights with DJ Tad Dvorak 715 Fairview Ave • 713.521.2792. RUDYARD’S The eclectic British pub is known for its craft beers as well as for the burgers. Most weekends you’ll find up-and-coming local bands rocking the house. 2010 Waugh Dr. • 713.521.0521 • rudyardspub.com. SOUTH BEACH Closed for remodeling. TONY’S CORNER POCKET This comfortable club has one of the friendliest bar staffs in town. Amateur dance contest each Thurs., Fri., & Sat. at 11pm. Opens daily at noon. 817 W. Dallas • 713.571.7870 tonyscornerpocketbar.com.
Biggest tip from one customer? On my second night here I got $100 for making champagne with a splash of Campari served in a Stella chalice. If you weren’t a bartender… what career would you choose? Although I’ve managed bars in Atlanta and Chicago for many years, I currently work in nursing services at UTMB.
NO COVER BEFORE 10:30pm
BRYAN/ COLLEGE STATION HALO VIDEO BAR The only LGBT dance club in Bryan/College station, this sleek spot is open Thurs.–Sat. smack in the middle of Aggieland. 121 North Main • 979.823.6174 • halobcs.com.
2401 San Jacinto • Houston, TX • RichsNightclub.com
GALVESTON
JULY EVENTS
23RD ST. STATION The bar features daily drink specials and the weekend is filled with pulsing music hot dancers, drag shows, and a Sunday Tea Dance. 1706 23rd St. • 409.621.1808. ROBERT’S LAFITTE The Island institution features a private patio with swimming pool. On Sat. and Sun. nights, the Ladies of Lafitte show takes the stage. 2501 Avenue Q (at 25th) • 409.765.9092. RUMORS BEACH BAR Drink specials every night and daily day drinking specials starting at Noon. Great drag shows Friday – Sunday and karaoke Sunday – Thursday at 8p. Sunday Drag Bingo. 3102 Seawall Blvd. • 409.497.4617 rumorsbeachbar.com SPRING
VIVIANA’S Happening weekend-only gay dance club with Latin DJs, singers, talent shows & Sunday strippers. 4624 Dacoma • 713.681.4104.
RANCH HILL SALOON With its two pool tables, 52-inch plasma televisions, and large dance floor, this popular northside spot also offers DJs Thursday–Saturday. 247041 I-45N Suite 103 • 281.298.9035 • ranchhill.com.
BEAUMONT
THE ROOM BAR AND LOUNGE This bar and video lounge has a laid-back atmosphere including daily drink specials, karaoke, free pool, drag shows, and live DJs several nights a week.
ORLEANS STREET PUB AND PATIO The place to hang for food, fun, and booze in a newly renovated pub, in good weather or bad. Open every night from 7pm–2am. 650 Orleans • 409.835.4243.
Houston’s most iconic and largest LGBTQ dance club
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Food & Surprises Noon
Drop Pool Party The Towels DJ Melle Mel Party 10pm - late 2pm-7pm
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CumUnion Largest All Male Party 10pm - late
always open • steam • sauna • whirlpool • huge outdoor pool & patio • private dressing rooms • lockers • full gym • guest membership available • 18+ only
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