The Drake Houston,TX Review
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It is a very lively bar that’s open and spacious. You don’t know how spacious the Drake is because of how packed it is.
The dj spins fun music and even though there is no dance floor- everyone is dancing. The Drake is chaotic! Unless you have some really hot girls with you get there at 9:30 or you will be waiting in line. The Drake is the hottest night club in Houston so go check it out.
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The Drakes in Houston Texas:
1802 Washington Ave
Houston, TX 77346
713-526-3616
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The Drake Houston is located across from the Corkscrew, near Houston Ave. The actual entrance is on Center Street which runs parallel to Washington.
December 12th, 2007 at 5:53 pm
To me there way to many clubs in Houston for Drakes Bar to be so shallow and ignorite. The other night me and a couple of friends were given a hard time and turn away for nothing at all, other than having to many people of the same ethnic group standing at the door. Drakes Bar Sucks and is very overated!!
December 14th, 2007 at 11:24 pm
They’re prejudice… I’m not conceited but sure as heck know I’m not ugly! My girlfriends and I go to Vegas all the time and is always escorted into the club without having to wait in line, but we went to Drake once and was turned away. The bouncer told us the ID didn’t look like her… she’s 35… does it really matter. He then asked for 2 forms of ID… suggesting a passport. What girl carries a passport with her when she’s legally able to come into any club?
December 17th, 2007 at 6:55 pm
Yep, the door boys (because they can NOT be mistaken for men) are assholes.
The old “may I see another form of ID” line. Just tell me as soon as I get into the line that you’re not gonna let me in! Don’t waste my time jackass!
So yes. They discriminate. I wonder if its the same crew from Red Door. Same shit over there.
December 18th, 2007 at 3:45 am
The Drake is awesome. If you like to be at a bar where they make a good door selection, this is the place for you. If you wanna have a great time and dont mind spending the cash this place is great.
December 18th, 2007 at 10:47 pm
The Drake is awesome, selection at the door really makes a difference inside place….. ratio for men and women its outstanding…. nothing but beautiful girls in this place.. the location kind of freaks you out a little but once your are inside you forget where you are…. prices are reasonable.!
December 22nd, 2007 at 9:03 pm
My sister is the bartender there, Kelli Robinson and you are very lucky to have her!! She is HOT, dedicated and good at what she does!! I am so proud of her and can’t wait to see the bar!!
Always,
Kristi
December 24th, 2007 at 7:33 pm
I went to Drake to see if the rumors were true. Valet was quick but expensive. I paid $20 bucks to park and as I waited in line I saw valet take $10 bucks from two other guys and parked their vehicles right next to mine. I was not happy. It leads one to assume that if you’re a certain color you pay more. It was 10:30PM and the doorman looked me over from head to toe and aloud me to proceed inside. You get a very good mix of people from suits to jeans from young to old. Drink prices are a bit high but great service. I meet a lot of other club goers that were very nice and having a good time. The racial rumors for the most part I did not experience or feel inside of Drake, but was concerned about why the valet prices would be one price for me and different for another. I went alone with a very fashion forward look and had no problem getting in. B+ in my book. Lets see what happens when I try to hang out again at the Drake bar.
December 30th, 2007 at 10:43 pm
Loved the music at Drake! My husband and I had no problem getting in (we are Hispanic). In fact there were 15 of us that went that night, but we all got there at different times. My guy cousin came in by himself at around midnight and they asked him for a 2nd id. I went out there and talked to the bouncer and they let him in. He was dressed in jeans and a coat. Just dress nice and get there early! It is a huge club and like I said, the music was the best I have heard at any club in Houston (in my opinion).
January 3rd, 2008 at 6:02 pm
This place is extremely overrated!! I went there with a few friends and the midget, asshole door guy refused to take my boyfriend’s ID, when it was him. He asked him to provide him with another form of ID and when he did he refused to accept it. It is not Vegas, Miami, LA or NYC, so do not waste your time! There are many other clubs/bars in Houston. I guarantee the hype will not last.
January 12th, 2008 at 6:39 am
The Drake in Houston, TX sucks!
January 12th, 2008 at 6:39 am
I rather be in LA or NY then go to Drake that place is not all that!
January 12th, 2008 at 7:08 am
The Drake lounge & bar is only made for fake thirty thousand dollar millionaires.
January 14th, 2008 at 5:01 am
The downside to the drake lounge in Houston as it doesnt cater well to the VIPS, we had a table for 30 at 11 due to the crowd we were 15 mins late and they let our table go..Quick call to Iman at Escobar and the party moved and Iman sold 3 bottles….the upside to the drake club, good job at keeping the ghetto people out..tough place for the brothers and the vatos to mooch and bother people..best way to kill a club but if you don’t take care of those that spend someone else will.
January 20th, 2008 at 10:08 pm
The Drake is nothing that fancy inside. Its all a marketing gimmick. They make you wait 1 hour in the line, behavior is awful, DJ plays the same music that you can get in 10 other places in Houston. Nothing that exclusive or new.
My friend waited 30 minutes in the front of the line while others came in from the back of the line and got in. Total discrimination. The Promoter/ Door guy has no logic behind his decisions. He is a prick from hell. When we asked when we could get in, he shouted at us to leave and humiliated us in front of everyone. We were not the only one, the same behavior was done with many others.
Small people with power, thats what happens ..
We have seen many clubs rise and fall, and Drake will be no exception if there attitude doesnt change.
We are not going back to Drake by any means. There are much nicer and friendly places in Houston for a good time ..
January 20th, 2008 at 10:12 pm
They should put a sign up that says “We only allow good looking girls to come in and they can bring 1 guy each”
The door guy is discriminative .. full of non sense ..
Inside is ok, same music, nothing like DJ.s in London, LA, Berlin ..
Bunch of farmers with money …
January 26th, 2008 at 11:51 pm
Last night myself and a few friends went to experience the Drake Lounge for the first time for a friend’s birthday. When we approached the front of the line, the door boy told my boyfriend that his jeans were too “baggy” and that he would not be able to gain entrance. Instead of delaying the entrance of the rest of our party, we stepped aside so that they could go in. The door boy, then told the rest of our party that they were not allowed to split groups, so since myself and my boyfriend could not go in then neither could the rest of our party. (I have never heard of any nonsense such as this before.) We asked to speak with the manager and while we waited, numerous other groups were let in with guys wearing jeans just as “baggy” as the guy I was with. Needless to say, a manager never appeared and I was tired of looking at someone so shallow so we left to spend our money elsewhere. I think the problem was that we were too “dark” for the atmosphere inside of the Drake. Any place that operates in that manner will never prosper.
The Drake Lounge is a place that I will make sure none of my friends think about patronizing. I wish I would have read these blogs before visiting.
January 30th, 2008 at 8:56 pm
I know that this may offend people, but i’m going to say it anyway. I prefer the drake BECAUSE they are selective at the door. I appreciate a place where everyone is attractive and I know that i wont get hit on by creepy low life losers! I won’t apologize for the fact that I care about my appearance. I take care of myself and i like being around people who do. Maybe you should stop pulling the race card every time you don’t get into a club and realize that no, it’s not because your too “dark”, your just not that pretty. Go to buffalo wild wings loser. Rock on drake, houston! Oh by the way, i’ll be there this weekend. Look for me i’ll be the pretty one
February 2nd, 2008 at 2:34 pm
I agree with Jess. I have been back in Houston for 3 years. My wife and I have been trying to find a place that caters to a little older, and upscale crowd. I have been going out in Houston since the days of the ocean club. I want a place that makes you dress up. I like a place that doesnt exist to play ghetto rap. I realize that the younger generation loves that stuff, but so what. Go somewhere else. There should be a place for everyone. If you want to wear a hat on the wrong side and want to wear baggy jeans, go somewhere else. Never, and I repeat never, even on New Years Eve, have I had a problem getting in. I ask them to let me in and I go spend money. So thanks drake, I will be a patron as long as the crowd remains the same.
February 9th, 2008 at 7:13 pm
The Drake is ran by a bunch of prejudice Jerks! What they don’t realize is that the people that that they turn away because of ethnicity are probably the people who will spending big bucks in their venue.
The other night a group of my friends went and got in with no problems. My boyfriend gets there to meet them up and the door man asks him for two forms of ID. Who the hell carries two forms of ID? Of course they won’t tell you straight out that it’s because of your ethnicity. That’s just asking for a lawsuit! My boyfriend was fuming and left. Two hours later he gets a text from one of his friends that got in and the text said that they were thrown out of the club because they didn’t have two forms of ID. They were already in there! They were hunted down and singled out simply because of their ethnicity!
I wouldn’t give The Drake my money EVER. I’ve been in there and it’s not all worth the hype. I have decided to find a way to punish this type of discrimination.
February 10th, 2008 at 7:45 am
Went for the first time recently. The place is overated. Went before 10:30pm, so the line was reasonable. Drinks are overpriced for what you get. The place looks decent inside, 3 bars, and is spacious with large mirrors everywhere. The crowd was mixed the night I went, some 20 somethings, some 30 somethings, and beyond. I would not agree with some of the other comments about everyone being so attractive. The only common theme I saw with the men (since I’m a woman that was my perspective) is that though there were some attractive men, many of the men seemed like they were just out of college. Contrary to some of the other comments, the DJ the night I went was certainly not all he is hyped up to be. In my opinion, the music sucked. The parking attendant refused to move a large tire that was in the way of our car when we tried to exit the parking lot. Definitely not all that.
February 10th, 2008 at 5:38 pm
Dress code doesn’t matter if you’re not white. In response to Allen’s comment, I enjoy a dress code enforcement as well. But it’s unfortnuate that they take your ethnicity into account. It seems that along with my Louboutins, I’d need to put on my white person outfit.
February 10th, 2008 at 8:14 pm
It was my first time going to Drake or should i say it was my first time trying to get into the Drake. I was allright however my 22 year old brother was unable to because he looked too young. Similar to the others, he was asked for a second form of ID. After telling the guy that my brother was 22 and that he did not have a second form of ID with his photo on it he asked us to leave. We then waited for our group of friends for which one of the girls’s drivers license was bent and he would not let her in. The girl is damn near 30 years old and looks 30. The best way to take a club down is to give it what it doesn want. What needs to be done is to take a very large group of the “undesirables” (according to Drake), having 3 forms of identification, and all dressed very nicely. Get to the club very early and that way they are forced to let you in. The best place to hit a club is in the pocketbook. Oh yea, and I am a minority and so is my friend.
February 11th, 2008 at 1:10 am
This is in response to J Roc’s comment. I totally agree. The way to hurt a business is to hit it in the pocketbook. However, I refuse to even step foot into the Drake. I refuse to give them even a penny of my hard earned money. I also refuse to carry around excess IDs simply because that’s their “policy”. How do they think that it is ok to have a policy for minorities and then have a different policy for non-minorities? Being a female, I barely have room to hold my ID much less a passport! I say either all minorities boycott The Drake or we all show up there one night in one big crowd with multiple IDs! They should realize that Houston is a melting pot and without the money of the minority consumer businesses will not survive!
February 11th, 2008 at 3:44 am
This place is not racist, they just let the people who they think will spend money inside but the only problem is THEY DONT KNOW WHO WILL SPEND MONEY. I went there last weekend dressed pretty well and got in with no prob. I went there this weekend I got in but my WHITE friend who was dressed to their standards was not allowed in. maybe because he looked young but he had the 2 forms of ID’s that they always ask for just to be on the safe side but I guess to their rules a drivers license and passport are not valid..who knows? but what really is shocking is when I offered to purchase bottle service so that my friend would be allowed in they told me all their VIP tables are sold out …which is pretty hard to believe. Management needs to open their eyes they just lost $500. I give it 2 months before the door fags get their ass beat. They need to realize Houston is not Hollywood.
February 11th, 2008 at 5:54 pm
My cousins Bday party was reserved there Sat and we had a good size group, all willing and ready to spend our hard earned $. First the did not let my brother in cause they stated his jeans were to baggy, my brother said had extra clothes in car will be right back and they stated his shoes were not ok to go in? WTF! I get there after this happens and decide to head in with my friend, we get in with no problem. We browse the inside and went back outside, told my fiance to get in line to head with her GF, they then state my girls ID looks fake! asked for a passport or something else with DOB! I see this happening and head out club and talk to the little man door boy, I was pissed but asked calmly whats the problem? he the gve me BS, i asked for owner or mgr and he tried to push me out, I am a solid guy and told that little man, don’t dare touch me i am asking you to talk to your MGR or owner, long story short, this PLACE is lame to pick on certain, ethnic people, they discriminate on heavy set girls, i saw many groups get rejected cause they had one heavy set girl, so they find a reason to deny the whole group access no matter if with beautiful girls etc… We headed out to Pandora next door, had a blast there.
So DRAKE in my book is waiting for a law suit once someone gets enough proof and I can’t wait for it to ccrumble down.. peace.
February 16th, 2008 at 2:45 am
Hmm, all the reviews are very interesting. I’ve been to Drake 3 times, always got in after about 5 mins., but every time I went I’ve been with someone who knows someone. Otherwise I would never go, because the line outside is ridiculous. No club is worth waiting in line for an hour. I love the inside, though, and the music they play is some of the best in Houston. And yes, the door guys definitely do discriminate based on looks. It’s unfortunate, but that is the way the world works. I am just very thankful every day that I got my momma’s good looks.
February 17th, 2008 at 7:03 am
i just just got back from The Drake…I live in LA and I’ve been to a lot of clubs that claim to be “The Club”. There is a lot of hype around this place…I’ll admit that I’ve read the reviews about how it’s a racist club and it might be…if it is…I hope that it goes down in a blaze…but otherwise we had a decent time there. We walked right in, parked really close and had a great time. The music was decent. A mix from Michael Jackson to Daft Punk to Britney (puking from the fact that I recognize her song). We had a pretty fun night…one of the best nights that I have spent in Houston!!! I would agree with all of you that say that they are picky at the door…for sure that’s true! I guess it’s up to you to decide whether or not you want to go to a club that bases your admittance upon whether or not you meet their criteria. I used to work at a club and my best bet is that it depends on the night. The “coolness” of the “club” depends on the people that are there…choose where you spend your $$ carefully…
February 23rd, 2008 at 5:31 pm
Why does everyone say that they’re predjudiced?? I am a black girl and have gone many times with many other girlfriends…. I havent had any problem whatsoever getting in….But then again, I’m super hot……
February 25th, 2008 at 2:19 pm
WENT TO THE DRAKE 2-23. PARKED VERY CLOSE, IF U WANNA VALET ITS ONLY 7 DOLLARS.. NOT 20 AS STATED ABOVE. HOWEVER WE FOUND A SPOT VERY CLOSE. THE LINE WAS MEGA LONG BUT WE HAD RESERVATIONS.. WENT RIGHT IN TO OUR TABLE.. THE MUSIC WAS DAMN AWESOME! HAD THE MOST FUN EVER EVER!
February 27th, 2008 at 10:07 pm
I remember when they opened The Red Door. If they didn’t care for your nationality, ethnic background & your culture they would ask you for a second I.D. Then, they would straight lie to you & say its NOT you when it was you (if you had a 2nd one to show them) and say its NOT you & turn you away. We all know even when you get pulled over by an officer that they don’t even ask us for a 2nd I.D. The owner DOESN’T have the COJONES to post up a sign out front saying “NO Africans & NO Asians PLEASE”!!! So for those who aren’t living in the slavery days still – SAVE YOUR FUNDS AND YOUR TIME & GO HAVE FUN ELSEWHERE!
March 5th, 2008 at 12:06 am
I whent to Drake last weekend, I Valet, it only cost me $7.00 dollars which its cheap considering what I ussually pay. I got in line, dont know a door guy, I was in there quick and even wish me to have a good time. I am a educated latino man, who has the scense to know how to dress. If they discriminate, good, “people” its a club. They have the right to negate entry to any, low life, gettho, cheap ass. That type of people dont spend money in a club, they only hit on your woman. I am glad that someone finally got the vision to open a club with style, flair and the balls to keep out college hungry kids and smoochers. For those of you who think this club will fold, think again, they are catering to the elite in Houston. The DJ rocked!!!!! and the woman were hot! I am looking forward to spend many weekends there, I have clubed in NY, Miami and L.A. and this place hangs with all of them. Please dont change, do what you do and the rest of you style challenge, ignorant people, open a magazine and learn how to dress. Look at it this way, you can always go to drink Houston or one of those cheazy ass clubs.
March 9th, 2008 at 4:40 am
I’m not a club or bar person, BUT my sister is and she is BLACK and SHE GETS INTO THIS PLACE EVERYTIME SHE GOES…but here’s the catch….SHE’S CLASSY AND BEAUTIFUL…the main point (from what i’ve read) is just don’t go to the place looking like trash and you will be fine. AND if you’re not the best looking person in the world, maybe u should UP your wardrobe a bit…not to sound shallow, but that’s the way some people like to do things. She enjoys Drake EVERYTIME she goes. When I told her what people were saying on here she was VERY surprised because she’s never had a problem…well, CLASSY just might be the key but, heck, I’ve never been so what do I know? theotherblksister gives it TWO thumbs up!
March 10th, 2008 at 12:23 am
This club sucks!!!!! I have never met more prejudiced people in my life. Being a proud american born sikh I am disgusted to even have establishments such as Drake Lounge exist in the area that I live in. I can understand having a no hat policy, but to deny sikhs entrance into this lame lounge is plain racist and something you would think was not an issue in the 20 th century. To have some doorman with a glorified job of letting people into a club blatantly insult a sikh male to others stating we can’t let him in because of his “hat” is ignorant. So sad to think that people are so ignorant to know that the “hat” in reality is a turban which a religious component of Sikhism. So basically Drake Lounge promotes that it is a racist, discriminatory, and ignorant establishment that feels that Sikhs with “hats” are not allowed in their club. I have seen clubs in NY, Chicago, Miami, La and believe me when I say Drake is a very average lame lounge that has no appeal to me or any of my friends. I would never recommend this place to anyone I know. To fund a modern day racist establishment is not my cup of tea, I would rather give my money to the various other lounges in houston which are far more classy than this one.
March 17th, 2008 at 4:12 am
im glad they are PARTICULAR AT THE DOOR. Most palces turn ghetto, you ghet Ghetto people in buying a couple drinks and NOT TIPPING, taking up space, hitting on your girlfriend, and the cheap ghetto woman(could be any race) expect men to buy them drinks cuz they cannot afford them.
March 17th, 2008 at 7:09 pm
I have gone the last two sat. nights to the Drake and had no problem getting in or any…ANY of my friends get in…if you dress and act like a respectable person you wont have any problem…this racist shit is exactly that a bunch of shit…there are people of every ethnic groop in there and having a good time…if you want to bring the hood in to this place its just not going to happen and im glad there are plenty of hood places to go if thats what you want this just isnt it.
April 8th, 2008 at 10:01 pm
I love how a lot of people automatically assume that anyone who didn’t get into this so called “exclusive” club were dressed badly or are “low-class” and bitter and calling them racist. Let’s lay those assumptions to rest, right now.
First off, I have been to the Drake with friends twice. The first time, it was Friday night, pretty early, they let us in and barely glanced at our IDs. Second time, Saturday night, late, they first ignored us and then claimed they needed a “second form of id.” My group of friends is predominantly Asian, definitely all ethnic, and I’m sure no one needs me to elaborate on why we were refused. The funny thing is, I was even MORE dressed up the second time (black low cut cocktail dress) than the first. Our group is the kind that dresses to the nines to go out.
To give some perspective, we (same group) have been to most of the exclusive clubs in Miami and Vegas and have NEVER had a problem. We also routinely visit the Red Door (a club often mentioned in conjunction with the Drake) and the doorman there lets us in so fast I’m almost certain he never really reads our IDs. One time, in Vegas, somebody PAID us to help get their friend in. This should tell you that it wasn’t dress, or looks, or any other excuse that kept us outside the door except for one: our Race.
It’s sad that in this day and age, in a metropolitan area the size of Houston, where we routinely mix and mingle with a variety of other ethnicities and cultures, that something like this could still be going on. How could you patronize this place knowing that they routinely bar people from entering based on the color of their skin? How could you, if you are a minority, have so little pride as to go and beg entrance to a club that will happily take your money, then look down on you behind your back?
To give them their due, once you’re inside, the place is well-decorated and the bartenders are friendly and polite. But they certainly aren’t the only place in Houston that could claim that. If you are a minority, or if there is any part of you that is opposed to racism, let your money and your presence speak up and show them that Houstonians will NOT stand for this. STOP patronizing the Drake.
April 19th, 2008 at 11:48 pm
you people are so ignorant…its not because of your ethnicity, every night at the Drake there are people from all over the globe covering every race you cuold imagine its how you and your crowd carry yourself, and look physically.
you can only let a certain amount of people in based on fire marshall code so you have to be picky…and just because the race card is so easy to play you all play it…instead of being ignorant why dont you realize that maybe you just look too shitty to step foot in…its not a restaurant ctering to anyone that will pay, its an EXCLUSIVE club…notice all of the pissy posts are written by folks that couldnt get in…go figure
DRAKE BAR IS THE BEST BAR IN HOUSTON…BAR NONE…hehe
May 8th, 2008 at 9:57 pm
Drake:
I am a Black Male and I am the son of a very famous actor. When I came down here from Atlanta to visit my friends and I went to The Drake. They asked me for 2 forms of ID which I could never understand. Im not one to flex my muscle at a club and tell somebody “Do you know who I am?” because that shit is for the birds. Trust me i was dressed in nothing but the latest fashion. I was very digusted to see White males get in that looked like they just got done shopping at Metro Park or some other off the rack clothing store. Somebody mentioned earlier that they are glad the Drake has high standards..Im going to tell you right now..NOBODY has higher standards than Sean Combs and I get personal invites to everyone of his parties.Im not going to diss the Drake but they really need to check themselves with all that race shit. I took my money elsewhere and we ended up spending 15K..I guess we really should have broken out the Lambo’s for this spot..I guess are Hummer’s were not enough.
May 12th, 2008 at 1:50 pm
Horrible place. I arrived with a party of 4 (my wife and another couple) for a friend’s birthday party that was previously arranged with the club mgr and promoter. All of our friends were already inside when we arrived at 11pm. We were told we just had to tell them we were with the party and everything would be cool. Not so… The door man pulled the “Do you have a 2nd ID” bs with me. (BTW we are Asian but my friends inside were all white). My buddy tried to tip the door man but he wasn’t having it. I was ready to asap because I heard they discriminate according to race there but figuring since I’m half white and my wife an other female friend I arrived with are hot and dressed great (we guys were in $800 suits looking good), it wouldn’t matter. WRONG!! All 20 of my friends inside raised hell, paid for their drinks, left zero tip, called the mgr and door staff what they are and promtly left. They told me that there wasn’t much color in the club besides white.
I also like how a hispanic guy pulled up in his new vette with a busty blond, they let her in but not him.
To the people that say they only discriminate based on looks are dead wrong because there were plenty of busted looking girls in there.
May 17th, 2008 at 11:02 pm
Last night, I visited this place with two of my friends. I am a 28 yr old female and both of my friends were male. Being new to Houston, I hadn’t heard of the place before, nor read any reviews. I think one of my friends found it on a listing of bars, or whatever in Houston. We were all dressed nicely, and on arrival at the door, both of my male friends produced their IDs before mine. Those were silently viewed by the bouncer, but on viewing mine, he informed me that I did not look like the picture on my Texas driver’s licence, and asked if I had any other form of ID. I actually had TWO other forms of picture ID with my DOB (I am a citizen of another country, so I produced my ID and DL from there). Of course, now he had been presented with as much proof that he needed that i was indeed over 21 and was the person in my IDs!! Of course he informed me that he couldn’t accept my other IDs and could not let me in. Fine.
I wasn’t angry nor upset. I think we were just all a bit shocked that there are such stupid people in the world. We walked away, but before completely leaving the vicinity, I suggested to my friends, just to be humoured, that since the problem was supposedly me, they should be able to go in without me. I waited around the corner for them, whilst they once again approaced the guy at the door. While waiting, they witnessed a Hispanic girl and Black guy being refused entry, and witnessed the girl accussing the guy of being racist. Upon their (my friends) turn, they were promptly informed that if ‘she’ (referring to me), couldn’t get in, then they couldn’t get in!
Now, am I ugly like some people on this thread seems to suggest as the reason of some women being turned away? Absolutely not! (but on the other hand, I guess beauty is always in the eyes of the beholder). Am I fat? Definintely not. I am 5’8″, skinny, and was in heels …definintely quite statuesque in appearance. Are my friends and I Black? Yes!
Did this feel like a racist experience to me? It absolutely did! (the FIRST experience I have ever claimed to being racist!!). Is my opinion of it being racist correct – I don’t know – after all, it is just an opinion.
One thing is for certain though – the bouncer is indeed an unreasonable person, and I don’t associate with people who are unreasonable and small minded! Ah well, Houston is a big city!
PS It’s a real shame that people in this thread, and others about this club, seem to be PROUD when they are allowed in! Says a lot about their personalities!!
May 19th, 2008 at 8:05 pm
You know what isiah follow me and my crew to this club and then you will really find the truth this place is horrible I am a hispanic female that is not quote (ghetto) I am educated and well spoken not (except for in this comment) not metion “hot” but when I went this past weekend 5/17/08 a member(brother and sister-n-law)of
my party was denied so my brother and sister in law kindly asked on what grounds the piece of shit door-man then told them not to night I just dont feel like it, my sister in law asked well is it cause of our skin color he replied with bye. fyi he is an engineer at a company called FLOUR with a degree unlike the loser that works as someone else little bitch.
May 20th, 2008 at 3:10 am
May 17, 2008 Blogg Guys i want to say that Prejudice extends across the board to all races. Do ur self a favor next time you visit actually do a count of nationalities by accident. I guarantee you that it will not be proportioned. I say this because i have visited and have had no problem getting in, but have watched other be turned away for some of the same reasons used since 2007. YES they are at the door manns discretion picking, AND I GUARANTEE HALF THESE UGLY AZZ INDIVIDUAL MEN, AND FAKE AS WANNA BE BARBIES.. I WOULD TOUCH IF THEY WERE LAST ON EARTH. The owner is a Middle Easter guy that wants the WHITE PEOPLE to keep him open, butt his demographic study was flaud before he entered the financing for this place, because in Houston, Texas The Asains, Blacks, Latinos out far by 62% out spend there white counter parts..check the facts…Next time ur thereand they turn you away.tell them SHUR MOOT in Arabic, or just tell them thank you and Blogg to the Houston POST..Lets stop this shit.. I have alot of money and would by this place and turn it around butt it alreay has a badd LOOK….
Young and RICH…BIATCHHHHHHHH
May 21st, 2008 at 7:25 am
~~~I know for a fact this club discriminates based on race~~~
May 21st, 2008 at 8:53 am
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FUN FACTS ABOUT DRAKE:
1) The same brothers who own red door, own drake.
2) One of the brothers (who is also an owner), works the front door and looks like a bouncer (he has spiky hair).
3) They used to own the Foundation room in Austin but have since sold it.
4) The policy at all the clubs they own is to limit Black, Asian, and Hispanic people. When they don’t want to let you in, they ask for a second form of ID or comment that you do not meet the dress code.
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June 4th, 2008 at 4:30 pm
this is the most racist club i have ever been to. I was with a group of 12 people, they made half the group leave to change there shoes, when they returned they had to stand in line for one hour directly in front of the same door boy. After one hour, he then says that he will not let them in due to a supposing comment that was said 2 weeks prior. He made my friends drive all the way home to change their shoes, drive back, stand in line for an hour and THEN says they could not get in. I will never return to this club. I will recommend that no one spends any time or effort in this place. I will try my best to shut this place down. My friends may not be as white as they are but they spend the same money. These assholes will get what they deserve, and i hope it is soon!
June 24th, 2008 at 2:10 am
the drake is a gorgeous club i love how it looks in the inside its beautiful BUT i strongly agree about the bouncer at the door they are such asshole well atleast the oe me and my friends got he asked my friend for a second form of id and refused to take it…luckily some other girl that was tuirned away that night SLAPPED him whcih im glad cause he deserved that and more, and as no surprise that asshole pressed charges and started whining like a total FAG, anyways the ppl are too snotty there specially the dumb faked boobied girls UGH so annoying! but we managed to go in and have a good time and about keeping the freak out pls u guys arent doing a good job…there ugly old white pervs in there worry about those saggy pricks!
June 24th, 2008 at 9:02 pm
Tried to get in there, this last Friday. We rolled up in a stretched hummer, our entourage had about 4 professional athletes in it. Only to be turned away because one of the athletes had on white tennis shoes! And lets just say these were very well known athletes. That place lost a lot of business that night, and after reading all the other blogs about them being racist. In my opinion that is the reason we didn’t get in and since they didn’t recognize who was trying to get in proves that even more…….
June 25th, 2008 at 12:31 am
This place is horrible… the as*hole guy at the door picks and chooses who he will let in… not only that but my buddy offered him 80 bucks as incentive to let us and our girlfriends in… not a chance. I will NEVER EVER return to or recommend this pompus crap hole.
June 26th, 2008 at 4:25 pm
Sigh! What is there? – expensive drinks, metrosexual hyenas, ugly hookers and crappy music—no thanks.
July 4th, 2008 at 10:35 pm
I am so tired of hearing people pull a race card every time they cannot accomplish something – Its never their own fault…always the fault of someone else, the system, the door guy at Drake. Come on people…first of all Houston (just like the USA) is not a melting pot. Are Blacks, Latinos, Whites and Asians all living side by side here?? We are the most racially divided country in the world. The other difference between us…Money. Thats right – some have it others dont. If you were turned down at the Drake – rather than bitch about it you should seek to understand. If you cant afford to dress up and spend $500 at the club maybe you should hang out at a club that is more your speed…or get an education, get a second job, get a better job…whatever but please dont pull a race card every time something does not go your way – Thats just an excuse!
July 11th, 2008 at 8:21 pm
Look if u cant get in that means ur not wanted. so dont bitch about it. Why would you want to go to a place that doesnt want you? the place is jam packed with good looking people and they have a huge line every sat night. i dont think they really care about your stupid coments because the place is obviously making money
July 13th, 2008 at 8:07 am
Just went tonight first night actually I’m from Austin and let me tell you the place sucks ass!!! Whatever you say about the people selection is just BS dude I know about clubs and European and Mexican clubs will never compare to this wanna be. First hoe the F would you ask 10 bucks for a drink in Houston common lets face it it’s not Vegas!!! The owner acually stand out in the entrance until 12 he let me in but dude the is so many people kissing ass and stupid enough to pay just to get in that is pathetic that guy must have a shinny ass!!! If you really wanna go wear shoes don’t complain also a nice shirt and no stupid looking outfits that attract too much attention just a simple shirt, jeans and shoes will be enough. I actually recommend pandora looks crappy on the outside but its fuckin awesome!!!
July 15th, 2008 at 8:58 pm
drake blows…bottom line…why would u want to go somewhere that has weak 10$ drinks – 30k millionaires, busted cougars, creepy old white men and mostly beat up girls? walk accross they street to pandora thats where its at. It might not be as big but mos def. a better vibe
July 19th, 2008 at 9:45 pm
is this place really that bad? looking for somewhere nice to go out to w/o youngstuff messing it up, thought this was the place but i’m almost afraid to even try:)
July 28th, 2008 at 3:54 am
I went to Drake for the first time last night and it was awesome. We skipped the lines and were treated like VIPs. The bouncer was cool and took us into the nightclub and people in line were yelling and cursing at us for no reason but I guess the bouncers select who they want in. The atmosphere and vibe inside was really nice compared to other bars/clubs I’ve been to. Good looking people everywhere and great music. I don’t know about others on here who complain and write bad reviews but I guess they have their own experiences. Mine on the other hand was a good one, definately coming back!
August 6th, 2008 at 11:50 pm
Do not go here! This place practices blatant discrimination. I am thinking of filing a lawsuit against the owners. Even if you are following the dress code to a “T” and come with 2 ID’s, they will still not let you in if you are in a group of minorities (even if they are girls). This is illegal in the United States. Please, to the other reviewers, do not stand for this! Stand up and let your voices be heard! We don’t have to take this type of discrimination in 2008!
August 8th, 2008 at 6:33 pm
This place blows!! I went a about a month ago and my tab was $75. I paid with a credit card. The next day i checked my bank account and there was a charge for $75 and a charge for $500. I called the bank and they said maybe they were just verifying if I had enough money in my account. The $500 posted on my account. My bank called Drake to ask why because there was no purchase and they said that it was authorized and they weren’t going to give the money back. Today (yes a whole month later) my bank called Drake again and they said that the $75 was swiped with the credit card and the $500 was manually entered but since it went through they are not going to give the money back. Now I have to fill out an affidavit and file a police report with HPD!! Do not use your credit card at this place!!
August 21st, 2008 at 10:02 pm
The Drake is one of the best clubs in town. Yes they are selective of who they let in, but that’s what makes it the hottest club going.
To all those complaining about not be able to get in, 2 forms of id, “too dark” etc., don’t blame “the door man” he is a friend of mine and is just doing his job. Try reading the signs posted everywhere “We Reserve the Right to Refuse Service to Anyone”. Their club their rules, don’t get mad about it just go elsewhere.
August 24th, 2008 at 6:40 am
Man I went to Drake for the first time last night and I am a Black male I also went with my Black twin brother we were not turned away and the doorman was courteous. The said hello politely and guys and enjoy your time when we came and left. I don’t see how this club is prejudiced. I had a good time plus my friend ordered bottle service.
August 31st, 2008 at 5:38 pm
Im not sorry to say this at all…Drake Sucks and they can all kiss my A**! Especially those people who think they’re pretty enough to get in. Sorry to say but they arent letting you in because you’re pretty. I saw some ugly girls getting in that club and that tells me that’s not it. The stupid “ASSHOLE GUY @ THE DOOR”, you know who you are, is prejudice and the whole club all together!
The only 2 obvious reasons I saw that they didn’t allow me in were 1. Im not a tall blonde amazon, instead I’m a short, pretty hot hispanic brunette female! & 2. He just said I was too young…Im 22, YOU IDIOT!
Please realize that the only reason that you get in this club is because you in someway flash in their face that you have some real money to spend!
That’s really all they give a shit about.
And to all you assholes who comment here about us pulling the race card and always blaming it on someone else I got something for you too. If you were able to see a picture of everyone here who posts a blog, you would see that 99.99% of the time is a white individual who speaks of it. Those of you who “have 500 dollars” to spend on 1 night have really no real friends. That’s why you’re there trying to buy people with every dollar you spend.
And by the way I do attend college, almost an RN by May 2009!
Thanks
September 7th, 2008 at 9:33 pm
MOST RACIST CLUB IN HOUSTON!! Hands down!!
October 5th, 2008 at 12:24 pm
This is total B.S. !!!! Reading these reviews makes me not want to come out to see my most favorite d.j. in the world on NOV.10-08(Z-Trip)!!!! FREE SHOW BY THE WAY. I know its contempt prior to investigation but for real, is this really happening in our clubs…..duh. We must make a stand and run this club out of buissness. It is us, The Party People, who in return keeps this buissness alive.Now with all due respect lets please please aleiveate all of this big dick mentality.
October 13th, 2008 at 9:59 pm
Well, I have read everyone of the previous reviews. Mostly unhappy and disappointed patrons. With that standing the things that have shined out the most. There is a dress code, and you are let in if you are a “7-10″ or a very glowing “6″. Its not about color its about attitude. I look forward to spending an obscene amount of money.
November 9th, 2008 at 9:29 am
The Dark is cool! I like this pace. Good music, cute people, awesome atmosfere.
I don’t like only one bartender upstairs, I think his namie is Greg. He should work, not drink too much. He should pay attantion for what he charging and how much. Guest is always right. Next time I’ll pay with cash.People check your receipt.
Anyway I recomended thic club!!!
December 15th, 2008 at 6:01 am
I am little bit confused now. I was at Drake last night (12/13)….for starters I am an asian( from India). I did not have any problem getting in….may be because I was dressed up, I am not bad looking either
I really had a good time. Place looks gr8, music is OK…its not out and out rap…which is good, boy woman were beautiful…I did not see any cheap ass sluts shaking.
I guess I will try to go back sometime and see for myself if I can get in without any trouble..but again I will take my fav blazer with me.
January 1st, 2009 at 2:34 am
Discrimination at the Drake is all I can say. I will never go nor recommend this place to anyone. I can understand trying to bring in a different clientele and not dressing appropriately can be criteria among others, but discrimination based on race is there selection at the door and I as many refuse to spend my money and/or promote this type of establishment. They allow a few of the minorities in to avoid being obvious.
I’ve been to the Drake twice. Once, well dressed with an Asian friend and they made up the excuse that my friend’s pants were too baggy. This is how they get away with discriminating using the excuse of not properly dressed or they ask for two identifications when they don’t want to let you in. For the people that have their mentality….How often do you see an Asian person wearing baggy clothes?? Standing back and observing the people going in while we waited…they allowed a guy with a T-Shirt, tennis shoes and baggy pants in.. of course he was of the majority and trust me looks had nothing to do with it. We complained and pointed him out and the door boy ignored the observation. So we figured it wasn’t worth it and left.
I tried it one more time giving it the benefit of the doubt. The second time I went with another friend and although I was allowed in twice they pulled the ID excuse with him. He presented one driver license and an additional Identification, to their surprise. They claimed that it was not him and didn’t allow him to get in. Two ID’s….What is this place helping catch America’s Most Wanted ??.
If the Drake wants to discriminate based on race I have no problem with that. I wish (although I don’t think it’s allowed) they could just promote it in that manner and they will get the clientele they seek. I wasted my time valet parking just so they can turn down my friends at the door. Trust me looks or attire had nothing to do with these two decisions.
In conclusion, if you want to be humiliated at the door then Drake is the place to go. If not I recommend going elsewhere as Houston has many other places that cater to the diversity of Houstonians which make this city one of a kind . But don’t take my word for it, read the comments above. Paint it whichever color you want the truth will eventually come out !
January 3rd, 2009 at 8:47 pm
I agree and disagree with alot of the comments.
I attended the Drake this week and was allowed right in, the bouncer even called me by name after reading my ID and told me to have a good time (Im Hispanic with a very Hispanic name). But its bullsh*t that a few months ago I took a cousin of mine (dressed somewhat nice) and they didnt let him when this last week I saw some white guy dressed in a t shirt. I like that they try and keep the club “classy” but they need to realize that there are lot of classy, educated minorities around and white people, in my opinion, have hardly any taste in fashion, but they still get in.
The club is nice and the DJ mixed awesome. The drinks were not that expensive and yes, Its nice to go to a club and not see ghetto dudes trying to fight and get completely hammered and ghetto girls with their saggy ass hanging out trying to get their drinks paid for. I agree with not allowing ghetto customers in but just cause we are minorities does not mean we are ghetto.
By the way, I am still in college and that does not mean Im a drunken idiot.
January 4th, 2009 at 12:53 am
As I am reading these comments, I start to wonder why arent these complaints with BBB? I believe it would be more productive.
With enough negative feedbacks, they will start an investigation and shut them down, if need be.
My two cents.
January 11th, 2009 at 8:42 am
Drake sucks .. that’s the story in short. IT may be clasy and upscale from within, but the attitude of the door eunuchs spoils everything. I pray that Drake personnel suffer to the core.. Rude and discriminating people.. This kind of stupid attitude doesn’t exist even in the clubs in Beverly Hills. This place should close down soon and it’s door boys should be left to beg.. those 2 penny, good for nothing, rude attitude, desperate in lives sick minded idiots..
January 12th, 2009 at 11:23 am
Drake stands for discrimination, racism and rude attitude. Shallow mentality, stupid excuses at the door like “show me some other form of id”, is just a polite way of not asking for a lawsuit but still utilizing full scale discrimination based on race, color and “the perception of the A*hole at the door about your looks”..
Spread the word about this and it’ll be the start of the downfall of this stupid and elegant place..
January 18th, 2009 at 4:36 pm
i totally agree with u guys………. was there last night and they refused entry to one of my friends on the “ID” issue…… despite showing the bouncer 2 ID’s, he still insisted d pic didnt look like her………. racist folks!
January 18th, 2009 at 10:04 pm
The Drake is OVER RATED! There are plenty of other places better than this Drake ignorance. I have never seen such thing. I had a crew of 7 HOT Latinas where 5 of them had a license of Puerto Rico. They didn’t let them in because they needed a second ID. Who the hell carries with a passport when you don’t even need it in the airport when coming from Puerto Rico. Such ignorance it seems their bouncers have their head way up their behind. Belvedere is very up scale, no problems going in, nice music and mixes, very packed.
SPREAD THE WORD! THE DRAKE Is NO GOOD! Let’s go somewhere else!
I forsee the downfall. Too bad it is such a nice place with idiots as bouncers!
January 19th, 2009 at 12:42 am
Well, I think if the person is saying that he is not convinced, then some legal action should be taken to prove that the ID is valid and then throwing that person out of job, or at least letting him convince that he’s been told by the stupid club owner to keep ‘certain’ population out of the club.. Something serious needs to be done to stop this kind of exploitation.. after all it’s just another club.. either let the valid people in with valid ids.. or go out of business..
January 23rd, 2009 at 6:49 pm
People I feel your pain as being a minority, but the Drake and Pandora are private clubs meaning they can grant access to anyone they please. I’ve been there 3 times. The first time didn’t get in because I got there late and didn’t know anyone. The last 2 times I walked in with no problems. Got there early and made some contacts with the staff. Hey I know it hurts and it’s embarrassing being turned away but you got to know people. Not one of my favorite clubs but I’ll go with my non-minority friends.
January 25th, 2009 at 10:11 pm
this club is a joke because they did not let my husband in on my sisters birthday and she had reserved her $300 bottle ready to go so they he was wearing loose pants my husband wears his pants on his waist he is 6′1 and 300 lbs he is a football player so because the pant leg is to loose they did not let him in and that is a BIG JOKE TO ME AND EVERYONE ELS. I have heard from a lot of people that this club is not opend to people with colore
February 2nd, 2009 at 8:34 pm
In my experience this past saturday I had a wonderful time. Great music, inside looked classy, bartenders were very helpful. The ladies were gorgeous, but not fake if you know what I mean, yet you know all gorgeous women are stuck up no matter where you go!
I am from DC and we are known for our nightlife. I read a lot of the reviews and was surprised to see so many negative comments, especially about being turned down due to racial discrimination! My friend and me went there early because she had heard that it would be hard to get inside if you come late. I did not sense any bad vibes from the doorguy or any employee inside the place! For those who don’t know how to dress when you go out to a nice club then you should blame yourself and stop bitchin!
February 20th, 2009 at 4:33 am
I HAD A FABULOUS TIME THERE….THE MUSIC was AWESOME!!!! I love how everyone was dressed classy!!!! It’s one of the top bars in HOUSTON!!!! I accidently dropped a drink at the table and they were quick to pick it up!!! I asked for Patrons shots and our bartender was so fabulous….she had everything under control!!!!!!! I can’t wait to go there again!!!! The doorguy was very very sweet! My husband and I will for sure go again and again!!!!
March 4th, 2009 at 7:59 pm
There are some many different races at Drake’s! It goes from white to Arab to Latino to Black. They let everyone in, as long as you uphold the appearance. It’s true, face control is tight, but you might want to look nice when you go out. So put some makeup on and a nice shirt, and perhaps you won’t think that the bouncer was racist. Great music/great service (including VIP), great door guy, great people. There is a reason why they don’t let you in, and speaking to a manager definitely won’t help the situation, it’s not a restaurant. If you don’t like it, go to Bikini Beach, the only thing you have to do there is take your baseball hat off.
March 9th, 2009 at 3:05 am
Went there the other night with six friends, we had more friends inside, who had already got us a VIP + bottle. My friends and I always dress HOT, we are a good looking group and dont worry about the money..
So I dont know WTF is wrong with the people at the door. We could not get, but that’s alright with so many other great clubs in Houston we can always find somewhere else to spend our $$$.
I give this club another 3 weeks and with all the people they turned away I hope they close at a loss in margin..
March 29th, 2009 at 5:52 pm
Went to the drake, stood in line for 20 minutes or so. Was bum rushed by an obnoxious, rude bachelorette party of 15 who, wanted to fight with my friend after they had pushed her out of the way, once they were across a few looked back at my girlfriend and started talking more trash. Very classy group. Got inside found out was not worth my time and was charged $12 for one beer. Worst place ever.
April 26th, 2009 at 5:48 pm
This is a great club, and they know it. This fact give the doorman ‘Jared’ licence to aka screen ‘discriminate’ against non whites at the door. I have seen them equally discriminate against blacks, asians, indians, mexicans, and anything that was not white. I think this club should be boycotted and protested against for their blatant racism!
May 3rd, 2009 at 10:12 pm
I went last night and I was asked for 2nd form of ID, I presented a US Government issued id. I was not allowes to get in because the danm ass did not recognize the governmnet issued id. I should have asked one of the cops about the validity of my second id. Any way What Drake is doing is recial profiling. Which in the long run they will be out of business. they should post a sign that says “whilte only.” Houston is a very diversed city, we will see how long Drake will survive with this attitude, for now I will take my business elsewhere.
May 22nd, 2009 at 9:54 pm
Oh dear. First off, people who wait outside clubs in line for hours are losers. Secondly I don’t think it’s the race thing as much as a big freaking group of race thing. I’ve read many reviews that basically said ‘ me and my 15 asian friends we wondering why they wouldn’t let 15 asians in at once’, or 10 black guys, or 5 fat hispanic chicks. You want in because it’s a cool place, then get pissed because you don’t hang with a diverse crowd? Who’s the racist?
June 21st, 2009 at 11:00 am
The Drake is a fun club… as long as, you are able to get in. I’ve only be able to get in once out of the four times my friends convinced me to go there. Not anymore!
I really thought the time when bars were pregedious againt people was long gone. Well… not at the Drake. I’ve been turned away with my friends 3 times, and we have always complied with the dress code you would expect for nice places. Their best excuse is “tonight we have a private party”. But one time we were turned away suposely because one of them had a Florida ID and the bouncer could not recognize the similarity betwen the picture in the driver’s license and my friend’s face. To me, this are all excuses behind the “extreme” discrimination the Drake has with some of it’s customers. People have to stop going to this club, so that we can teach them a lesson. This is supposed to be America, the land of the free and the land of equality.
June 29th, 2009 at 3:47 am
Drake is an awesome club to attend, that is if you’re able to get in. The club is highly racist but if you manage to make it past the jerk at the front door, you’re in for a good time. Problem is if you’re not white, or have white people in your group, you’re most likely not getting in and that’s just the straight truth.
August 1st, 2009 at 1:16 am
Well I’ll be going to Drakes tonight so lets see what happens.
August 9th, 2009 at 2:01 am
So me and 2 other girls decide after bar hopping, we would go to the Drake bar. Valet was $7 dollars, not bad. It was close to 1am, so we walk up to the “bouncer” (skinny, dorky, gay looking) guy and so I show my ID, then my other friend shows her ID no problem, then the last girl shows her ID and he then asks for a second form of ID, who carries two forms of ID?? He claims she doesn’t look like the person in the picture. Who really looks like their ID picture especially after fixing yourself up to go clubbing. Now I’m guessing they have reached their ethnic quota so we were turned away. After trying to talk to the guy and seeing what the real problem was we were told we were tresspassing so the cops came, I have never been in any kind of trouble with the law, never even in school have I had detention or went to the principals office, but I was handcuffed that night, the most horrible experience ever. Oh did I mention we were all hispanic as was the officer who arrested me! In my recommendation I would say if you like being racially profiled, harassed and arrested go to the Drake bar if you are white or appear to have money go and maybe you may have a good time, but for me I will never even think twice about going to that place again.
February 17th, 2010 at 3:42 pm
I am a Hispanic female and have gone to the Drake many times without any problems getting in! It’s one of my favorite places to go. One time they refused to let some friends of mine (male) in because of the way they were dressed. I was really upset about that and because I was with them they would not let me in either. The owner said because we were in the same group. So, I guess I now know how that would feel because that 1 night out of maybe 2 dozen times I’ve been there….they gave me a hard time (but in the end he did finally let me in! But it was after the group completely left – drove off, etc!) I haven’t gone in quite a while but mostly because I’ve been checking out other places. And my grudge is gone now so I’ll be back soon! In my opionion, it may be more about how people are dressed rather than race. They want stylish trendy people so that when the yuppies go in there they want walk right back out. Especially since those are the ones that will spend the most money. It’s marketing, that’s all. Don’t be offended…just run over to Pandora or Sawyer Park!