Black Magic Social Club — Restaurant in Houston

While my recent experience at the event may not have met my expectations, I believe it's important to offer a balanced review. Despite my personal feelings, I decided not to give a one-star rating. It's important for me to provide honest feedback and recommendations. It's worth noting that your experience at this venue greatly depends on your expectations. Many attendees at the event seemed to thoroughly enjoy the show, so perhaps you might too. The energy of the crowd was unmatched.

I had purchased a VIP burlesque show ticket through Eventbrite, and I had high expectations as someone who frequents similar events. Unfortunately, I didn't feel at ease as I walked around the city block and venue dressed up. It was extremely difficult to take in the strong urine smells and lack of cleanliness of the men’s restroom.

I acknowledge that this was partly due to my oversight in researching the venue beforehand. Upon arrival, I wasn't greeted or guided to my seat, which was unexpected for a VIP ticket holder. It's possible that my late arrival may have contributed to this, but I was hoping for the same level of service that I've experienced at other VIP events. Additionally, there were no servers available to take drink orders, and I was asked to vacate my seat and relocate, despite having paid for a VIP experience. To clarify, I wasn't greeted upon entry, and no one offered to take my drink order. Instead, I was only approached to vacate my seat, which was quite disappointing.

The VIP ticket purchase didn't mention anything about being seated with a group, and when I raised these concerns with a reluctant server, I was able to speak with the show's co-producer. I explained that the ticket's description was somewhat misleading, as it didn't stipulate the seating arrangements or the possibility of being asked to move from my seat. Nevertheless, it seemed that the co-producer was more defensive than understanding of my situation as a VIP ticket holder. Overall, I left the event feeling as though I didn't belong and that my presence was...

I've been here about 3 or 4 times now. It's a cool little bar. The jukebox is filled to the brim with punk and metal from the Misfits to Judas Priest, the live shows here are almost always mixed great and the decor is awesome. Just a heads up though, the restrooms here suck as in being claustrophobically small, and the only other real drawback is their beer selection is a bit, minimalist. It being a fairly newly opened place, I give them a pass on that while they're still figuring everything out and getting the business off the ground. Cool staff, great atmosphere if you're into punk/metal/the occult. Definitely isn't going to be a rap or country fans cup of tea place. 2 pool tables inside with ample room to play as well, plenty of tables to sit at inside or outside. Looking forward to many more...

Don't let the theme of this place scare you away - patrons and bar staff (great job Boston!) are friendly and overall the place is awesome for catching an intimate musical performance (or an all out rock fest) - Only cons appear to be the parking situation (I arrived very early and parked in the front, only to realize they prefer you to enter through the rear of the building where there is additional parking). If I had any complaints it would be the overpowering urine smell in the men's facilities - might be one of those things they just can't fix but just be prepared to breath through your mouth if you've got to relieve yourself. Would return for another show if my friend's band Come See My Dead Person ever played...