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Dive Bars

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Ty_Webb, Mar 2, 2001.

  1. Ty_Webb

    Ty_Webb Member

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    RM95 brought up one of my favorite topics, dive bars. What are some of y'alls favorites?

    My all-time favorite was the Aquarium, rest its soul, until it was torn down. Big fan of the Kay’s lounge also like Warrens, although I rarely go there. Cecil’s is another good one.


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  2. Pole

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    Old Quarter Accoustic Cafe in Galveston

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  3. HOOP-T

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    It was Rocketman Tex I believe who brought it up, but no matter......

    Anyway, I love a good dive bar...Maggie Mae's was one of my favorites in Austin. I heard they moved it, and the old old one is gone.



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  4. RocketMan Tex

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    My favorites in Houston are:

    Kay's
    Silky's
    Warren's
    Lola's
    West Alabama Icehouse
    Local Charm Club


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  5. mc mark

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    Would Rud's be considered a dive bar?

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  6. rockHEAD

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    Oh, you mean...LOW LIFES?! [​IMG]
    Theres also "The Tall Texan" off of Main. $1.50 Shiner Bock in an iced fishbowl! [​IMG]



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  8. mc mark

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    Anybody remember The Pick n Pack?


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  9. mr_oily

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    Pic-n-Pac-n-Barfed there once! [​IMG]


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  10. RocketMan Tex

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    I would consider it as one. And it's a good one.


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  11. ArtVandolet

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    Anyone remember The Island close to DT (288 & 59). One pool table didn't have any felt. The band (I think it was the Dead Kennedys (sp), but it was 81-82 so I don't remember), broke up their equipment and threw it at us because we weren't throwing enough half empty beer cans and lit cigarette butts. I thought they were mad because some people were doing that - just call me a clueless punk. In between ducks, I kept thinking, "How can a band break up their equipment and make a living?"

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  12. Lynus302

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    I love the West Alabama Icehouse. Hell, we've probably met. I haven't been in about a month or so. I used to frequent that place a bit, and I've been itching to go back.

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    I didn't know The Aquarium was gone! [​IMG]
    (When, I was seventeen, I drank some very good beer... I drank some very good beer, I purchased, with a fake I.D.... My name was Brian McGee... I went home listening to Queen... When I was seventeen.)

    Seriously, my favorite dive bar is The Marquis II, on Kirby and Bissonnet. Every playoff year, we go there and watch The Rockets.

    Also, Tuesday night Tea's kick a$$! Three of those, and you're on the floor!

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    The Marquis II is the worst. I have never visited that establishment without a member of my party vomiting from too many LITs. [​IMG]

    How about Cecil's? It's dive-ier than Rudz.

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  15. ChrisP

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    La Carafe is a great dive but I haven't been there in a long time (I don't know if it's still around either). Nowadays I frequent Rudz the most.

    I almost forgot about Local Charm. I used to spend a lot of time there when I was going to UH. My college days are a little foggy.

    Lola's is OK. Never been too impressed with the place. I remember lots of fun (illicit) stuff going on out on the back patio though. The most entertainment I ever had at Lola's was a raid. A bunch of undercover cops that had been hanging around the place all night started shouting for everyone to get down on the ground as uniformed officers came rushing in. They were busting under age drinkers and the bartenders who served them, as well as pot smokers on the patio. I had nothing to worry about except that I was on my way to pee when they did this. My bladder just about ruptured before it was all over.

    Cecil's rings a bell. I must have gotten smashed at the place, I can't even remember where it is.

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    Man! I wish I could remember the name of the beer bar that was on campus of Rice.

    Very laid back atmosphere. Good chess games too!

    Ah Lola's, right down the street from Emo's.

    Now that was a pretty good bar in the day!

    Have a great weekend folks!


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  17. jamcracker

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    "I wish I could remember the name of the beer bar that was on campus of Rice. "

    Valhalla. I can't believe I forgot about it. I worked at Mudd Computer Lab one summer, and when I got off work I had the option of driving home, or walking 1/2 a block for a 60 cent beer and a bridge game. I ended up playing bridge and drinking 60 cent Pearl and eating cheap sandwiches until 9 or 10 every night that summer.
     
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    You mean Valhalla? Or spelt somfin like that?


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  19. mc mark

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    Valhalla!!!

    Thas it boys! [​IMG]

    If you was there around '89-'91, we probably ran into each other.

    I was working pretty steady at Main Street Theater at that time, and would usually end up there 2 or 3 times a week!

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    Anybody here remember "The Ship's Wheel" down in El Lago? What a dive, yet I spent many a day and night there. Then head over to Tulie's to dance, then eat at Eberado's after the bars close.

    Who knows what a "special tea" is?

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