Pearl Bar — Restaurant in Houston

I usually have a good time when I’m here, however last night I was physically assaulted by this bodyguard who’s photo is below. Last night around 2a when the club was closing, I was asked by a girl who works there to finish my drink as it was time to start heading out. I told her that my friend just walked into the restroom and that the drink (which was a big shot) was for us, but will be finished before we walk out. The girl said no, and insisted I need to finish the drink right now. I said the same thing, thinking maybe she didn’t hear me because of how loud & packed the club was. She said OK, and walked away, thinking she was going to tell others the same thing. Instead, I guess she told the bodyguard who came out of nowhere with no verbal warning, but instead physically put his hands on me so aggressively that my hand still hurts. He squeezed the cup so hard out of my hand that the cup squashed and the shot spilled all over me (so now I’ve also wasted money). He proceeded to chest bump me, telling me to get out of the club because I didn’t listen to her. I was asking him why he approached me by physical force instead of approaching me verbally? I was also telling him to stop chest bumping me out the club, which is why I took photos. I have would have told him the same thing I told her, so I don’t understand why I’m being physically forced out the club. It was so packed still, that he was pushing me into people. So why couldn’t I wait for my friend so that we could take the drink together??? I was not hostile, and I was not aggressive, so I do not feel his physical force was deserved or acceptable. I asked him to speak to management once out the club, which ofc he did not grant my wishes. So I’m hoping by writing this review my complaint will be taken more...

I’ve never been to this bar and decided to give it a shot on my night out with friends and upon arriving I pulled out my passport since I lost my state ID and the bouncer looked at it for a while and mind you I’ve lost 159 pounds so the passport picture was obviously me but heavier and I explained that and he asked for anything else for identification. I used to be an ID checker at a club myself for 3 years and I knew that a credit card with my name on it should suffice. He denied that and made me go on my Facebook with him looking over my shoulder to go to old photos of me from when I was heavier to prove it was indeed me in my passport picture In front of everyone. It was incredibly humiliating especially on a night out when you’re trying to feel yourself and have fun and not look at pictures of yourself from the darkest points of ur life lol. It honestly ruined my entire experience there and went to straight to the bathroom to try and get over the embarrassment I felt and left after 1 drink. The music was good and the bartenders were quick but I will literally never go back there solely because of...

Honestly, an amazing staple in the community. When asked to do community events such as fundraisers, stray animal hostings, food or necessity drives, voter registration, they always say yes. They have an event every night they are open, whether it be a market, bingo, drag dances, and even concerts and dance classes! I don’t know a bar that does as much to involve community. We have also been able to support local vendors because of them, such as plants, jewelry, and a baker!

They have an outdoor area if you just want to sit down and have a conversation without blasting club music. I’m a people watcher and have seen people show up alone, people noticing, and welcoming them into their group.

Will say that sometimes my straight cis male partner gets asked a bit more questions when coming in alone while meeting me, but it is to ensure the safety of the visitors and overall establishment. We live on Washington, but this is the only bar we go to because of their impact on the community,...