Crocker Bar

This is a cute little older house turned into a dive bar, situated in a neighborhood with street parking and a small lot. It was our first stop of the night and kind of early, so it wasn’t very busy yet. Drinks were strong and cheap which I love. I got my favorite simple drink, Deep Eddy Lemon vodka and soda! This inside was small and there was a DJ playing music. They had a small outside patio for smoking and heaters to keep warm. I must say, we were all very put off by the strong odor of vomit and piss upon entering the bar. It was so strong and foul we could smell it out on the side patio as well. The photo booth is also a nice touch, and the walls are covered with other patrons pictures.
This is a good starter bar and parking is free and pretty easy. Other bars aren’t too far off, so you could walk if the weather is nice. I would return, just hope they fix that horrible smell outside!

I rarely come here anymore since everything has changed but I typically have had a great experience. However, This all changed a few weeks ago. The door people and staff were very rude and belligerent with me. I was drinking a cheap cocktail on the patio and needed to use the restroom before I left. It was closing time and apparently no one is allowed to enter the building even if you’re on the patio. They basically refused to let me use the restroom even after I’ve been drinking. I’ve been to hundreds of Houston bars and I’ve never experienced an establishment that would not let me use the restroom so close to closing. I would suggest hiring new door people!

Perfect dive bar in the heart of Montrose. Make sure you take time to have your picture taken in the photo booth. The drinks are cheap and the service is good. I was literally the only girl in the place when I went on a Sunday afternoon for a little Sunday funday, but I guess that’s pretty typical of a gay bar :) will definitely be back!

Gross divey gay bar. But they serve really cheap strong drinks all day/​night. But isn’t that usually the case for dive bars haha? It gets a surprising amount of foot traffic and is definitely a possible stop when bar hoping or sunday funday-​ing. Surprisingly, there are no professional dancers here even on the peak nights. It’s mostly an open floor with no seats/​tables so sometimes patrons will dance but it’s not a strictly dancing venue.

My girls are new to Houston clubs decided to try to find other single ladies here to mingle with. As we quickly learned, Crocker Bar is mainly a Male focused club which was disappointing for my friends but it does not disappoint when it comes to cheap drinks. That’s a nice feature in addition to some entertaining stages in the side room. I like Crocker but it did not fit the purpose of our night.

Good Sunday drinking spot if you like cheap drinks and like the atmosphere. 10 dollar parking spots during the summer but good fun and r&b music. Take advantage of the specials. Patio is really fun and very nice to cut out with friends

Apparently they charge for cover sometimes? Like the patio. Drinks are ok. Restroom is too small and dirty. «Top scene» supposedly haha.

This is the dive bar you go to where everybody knows your name! Drink specials can’t be beat, the bartenders are outstanding and the mix of people that come here are fun to watch! Did I mention the drink prices cannot be beat!!! Every other bar’s Drink Specials are Crocker’s Drink Prices Daily. Oh, and the owner is a great supporter of the LGBT community by supporting charities, sports teams and many other things! No pretention and lots of drinking! Yes please!

After visiting George’s bar down the street, the dive felt like the Taj Mahal.
Service was fast and friendly and you can’t really mess up a bottle of Michelob Ultra (which was about the best beer they had, can you imagine?).
Friendly crowd, nice porch to stand on if you can find some clean air.
This isn’t a knock on this place, I just don’t get why so many people in Houston smoke. Outside was nice but it was almost like being in Italy because so many people were smoking. It’s amazing how many people are cute until they put a Marlboro between their lips and then they look like Steve Buscemi.

Good times

I stopped by on a Sunday afternoon for a bit of day drinking while I was in town, and found this place to be pretty much a typical small gay bar. The inside is very dark, with a moderately sized dance floor and stage, and the outside is a decent sized wrap-​around patio.
Drink prices were average that I could tell, just like the crowd. I don’t dislike the Crocker Bar, but I don’t like it either — very «meh.»

On January 23^rd, my partners were in line for the restroom and touching each others butts, the bar back said that was inappropriate and they said «Ok». We were then approached in front of friends by security that we needed to leave. We go here every week and the embarrassment was ridiculous. After talking to the owner, he sided with his security. This bar owner is losing our business after we have been going here since day one. I will not support this bar any longer. I will promote other bars and events to draw business away from Crocker Bar.

I’ve been a long time patron of this establishment, but after the way the staff treated my friends, I will NEVER set foot in this place again.
My friends were kicked out for grabbing each others behind’s while in line at the bathroom. They were told to stop and they did immediately. They were then later approached and asked to leave the bar because of this. Are you KIDDING ME!!! FAR more offensive stuff goes on in this bar on a regular basis and they staff always turn a blind eye to it… constant drug deals, people doing drugs in the bathrooms and FAR more gratuitous sexual stuff than two partners grabbing each others behinds.
After talking to more people in the Houston gay community who frequent this bar, I’ve heard more and more horror stories about poor treatment of customers & shady staff.
SHAME ON THIS BAR, it’s staff & the owner.
You’ve lost a customer for life.

Our favorite gayborhood dive bar!
Karaōke here is more fun and a lot more laid back than the ones at JR’s or Guava Lamp (try singing badly at either of those two places and see if you don’t get any death stares — apparently they’re all really serious about karaōke). You’ll also get to have your turn more often.
Being a dive bar, the décor can range from campy to ghastly, but that’s part of its charm. I miss the days when Lady Baa Baa (an oversized fake sheep) ruled the small stage. She probably met her untimely end as someone’s dress.
Drinks here are the cheapest you will find in the gayborhood, especially on Sundays. Bartenders are always nice and polite (and one of them will usually take their shirt off). Music can be a little loud, with your typical Mariah Carey-​Kylie Minogue songs always playing, but it’s a great place to get away from the crowds at JRs or the snobs at F Bar. Don’t get me wrong, I like F Bar but sometimes I just wanna be able to let my hair down, you know?

Been there — umm. it is okay. The drinks are cheap and th the bartenders are nice. They have a really nice patio, which is typically full. I just get the feel of this being a «JR’s» light. However, I haven’t been on the weekends or special events — so they may have something more to offer — just feels a bit blah.

I would dare to say this is the worst gay bar in Houston. If I could rate lower I would. They are not ADA friendly and think having a wheelchair ramp is the only requirement. You cannot get a wheelchair in the restrooms. The owner drinks at the bar and makes an ass of himself. While he was really drunk one night he kicked me out and 86’d me for being in a wheelchair. The drinks are watered down, overpriced, the bar is dirty, the only good thing I can say about it is the karaōke is good. Customers are not appreciated.

Saying this is basically the «gay Cheers!» would sum it up.
This is a fun little Montrose bar. The crowd is mostly attractive, 20s and 30 something men with some women thrown in here and there.
The patrons are very friendly and fun to be around. Bartenders have a heavy pour and the friendly owner Grey keeps the prices super cheap. There is never a cover charge. This bar also offers some fun Karaōke on Thursday and Sunday nights with different hosts to spice it up. Patrons bring in food on Sundays on occassion and the bar hosts benefits and Art Shows frequently.
Darts — Pool — Bar Arcade — Digital Jukebox
Check it out.