Proof Rooftop Lounge
| Address: | 2600 Travis St, Houston, TX 77006, USA |
| Phone: | +1 832-767-0513 |
| Site: | proofrooftoplounge.com |
| Rating: | 3.8 |
| Working: | Closed Closed Closed 7PM–2AM Closed 7PM–2AM Closed |
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Ashley G
A couple of friends of mine and I went to check this place out. I read the reviews online and wanted to find out if they were true. It was me, my best friend and her boyfriend. We went around 7-8pm. There was no line to wait. The muscled up bouncer that people complained was rude actually was not as bad as they said. He did ask if we were on a list. When I answered "No", he proceeded to check our IDs and let us in right away. There was no cover when we went, but when I was leaving I heard some girls talking about paying the cover. Which is it? Did I get lucky because I went earlier? You have to walk up a staircase to get to the roof. They have really good seating areas, but I wish they would only hold the tables until a certain time. The bar is not that packed to be having so many empty seats. The decor is cute and eclectic. There was a whole game room with a pool table up another flight of stairs which was toltally empty. There should have been another small bar up there or something to draw people in. I would spend my quarters up there if I didnt have to walk so far to wait to get a drink. The views were my favorite part. It was a theme night and the atmosphere was fun except for the other half of the crowd that did not look interested at all. My drink was a bit watered down when I got it and a bit overpriced. The bartenders looked nice but not happy for some reason. I know great bars from being in the hospitality business for so long, and right now it is only good. I think it could be something, but this bar is being run like it doesnt need people in it to survive. Not good for a new place. Im not sure if I will be back, but I dont think it would be bad to try one more time. Summer is coming, so theres a a lot of time for improvement.
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Razzak Al-Gurnawi
After ordering 10 shots, I received a 100 dollar bill, which I paid for and did not tip on. Apparently this pissed off the bar staff and the manager came up to me and asked me why I did jot tip and if the service was bad. I told him it was OK I guess, but all she really did was pour something into some glasses. It didnt even take 2 minutes of her time. He proceeded to berate me on the fact that the bar staff did not get paid here and how they rely on tips. Stupid me actually felt bad for the lady, so I wanted to make it up to her by buying another round of drinks and making it up to her, but she would not serve me! I actually asked the manager for her specifically and he told me that she does not want to bother serving me because I didnt tip her last time! 1) if you are charging 10 bucks a shot, you can afford to pay your staff a fair wage. Dont pay them 0 and leave them at the whims of the customer. 2) if you do get a bad or no tip, take it with good grace and move on. Dont make a situation out of it. I dont need to hear from your manager about how I am a bad tipper. I certainly dont need your bad attitude. 3) tips are for service that exceeds your expectation. Something you give if service was better than you expected. It is something extra you give to somebody to say thank you. It is certainly not somebodys salary. It is very unethical behaviour to leave your staffs wage up to the whims of the customer. I certainly wont be going there again after this episode, but if I ever did, I certainly wont be tipping. Pay your people properly and stop ruining my night out!
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Henry Dent
So...lol. After I waited a decent 8min in line, the couple behind me walked into a line that I thought was VIP. Come to find out its just another fast line to get in for the same admission. I get to the line and Clark the "bouncer" tells me that I am not admitted because Im wearing Champ shoe (tennis shoes). Which are comfortable and actually get ventilation. Thats not the problem. The problem is the group of 7 that went in 3 spots ahead of me. Some wore classic Kswiss, Jordans, and Vans. Im wearing a collared shirt some jeans and my Champs. I would figure that the Antonio pick in my afro would be a problem, my baggy jeans, but the reason is Im wearing "sneakers". When I pointed out that group, his response were that theyre the owners friends. Im still trying to figure out what gives them the right vs me. I mean as the owners friends they should respect his policies more that those that arent , right? Im not trying to throw shade, but these characters are shady.
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Brandon Curwick
Went for a snoop dogg show and was cancelled, they never had a replacement DJ and it sounded like they were playing the radio the whole time we were there. My friends and I went to have a good time and they kicked us out for being "too drunk" after we drank a few beers. To open a tab they took my ID and credit card, when I went to close out the next day they lost both, I still havent gotten them back and they refuse to pay for a replacement. This place is irresponsible, not a good party spot if you are looking to have fun and is simply just not a cool place. Used to draw in a cool crowd, but now its just older people smoking hookahs. The view on the rooftop has no actual view so there is no rooftop appeal. They usually cover it with tents. I would NOT recommend this place to any of my friends and I will never go back.
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Stephanie Liang Hsu
Perfect for the fall and spring, this place has an amazing outdoor lounge area. Came here once when it was pouring, the place was relatively empty so we got the upstairs area to ourselves for some pool and arcade games. Came back a few other times when the weather was perfect and there was a good crowd. Lines are never too long and move quickly. Bartenders are quick (indoor and outdoor bars)! Parking is a bit annoying and the valet line gets long, but its not as bad as pub fiction. Will be back!
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Fernando Gonzalez
Its okay. Very chill, not much going on. If you are just looking for a place to hang and drink I guess this would be a good choice; however, if youre looking for more of place thats alive,popping then no, I wouldnt suggest coming here. Dont get me wrong there are some people dancing here but the atmosphere doesnt compare to Glorias which is a block away. If you like latin music and dancing your night away give that place a try. Have fun! :)
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DarkSkynLyn
Actually wore heels, nice dress, nice makeup and did my hair and my boyfriend had on a collared shirt, nice pant and dress shoes, but yet when we arrived the bouncer said we looked like riff raff and wouldnt let us in. A few people after told us they had reached their demographic for the night and didnt want too many blacks people in for the event. The DJ for the night apologized but it wasnt his fault, its the establishments fault.
