Description

You can count on good drinks from the bar and enjoyable chatter among friends and co-workers during the week. On weekends, though, count on elbow-to-elbow trendoids trying to see and be seen. On a nice night, enjoy the patio. If you get the munchies, the kitchen can serve up a variety of dishes. Favorites include shrimp cocktail, smoked salmon, antipasto and buffalo wings. The Southwestern eggrolls ...
by Citysearch on May 15, 2007 from Citysearch

Editorial Reviews

The Scene This downtown installation is one of a few establishments that have been brought to life along with the reincarnation of its host, the Rice Lofts. One floor up from the original location of the Old Capitol Club, bastion of Houston's movers and shakers from the late 1950s to the 1970s, its leather furniture and long, U-shaped bar seem to strive for the same atmosphere. Rated 4.65 stars by Citysearch on January 24, 2008 from Citysearch
A mostly serene after work crowd during the week, make way for the trendy hipsters wanting to see and be seen on the weekends.
by clubplanet on September 03, 2007 from clubplanet
The State Bar & Lounge seems like the sort of place where successful lawyers and aspiring politicians might be found. Located on Texas Avenue in the heart of downtown, its rich mahogany décor and dim ambiance gives it the feel of a charming club on Capitol Hill rather than a Houston hangout.

But hangout it is. The club's prime location and pleasing atmosphere draw business professionals looking ...
by houstonchronicle on April 11, 2007 from houstonchronicle