Chayns — Restaurant in Spring

So I wouldn't come here unless you want to be unprotected somewhere with only one security guard on a Saturday night which is usually overpacked. This place has security cameras that don't work well at all so if something happens to you then you can forget about the management doing the right thing or being able to provide video. They overserve already drunk patrons which then act really crazy, and sometimes women are taken advantage of here due to this so be very careful and watch your drinks closely. Underaged teens have also been allowed to come here at times which I've seen firsthand and don't even think about taking a seat at the bar close to the VIP section and the front door for the high end prostitutes that apparently come there for business. The owner Orlando will let you sit there forever then come place a reserved sign for their high end prostitutes and make you move. It doesn't matter if you're a loyal customer for years, they have no loyalty to you....they simply care about getting your money. You may also get overcharged on your bill if you have an open tab, especially if they get you tipsy. They use to have a decent dress code and now they let just about anyone dressed any kind of way in. If you're offered drugs here or see something dangerous going on it's best to call the police (and they'll try to discourage you to do that so they don't get in trouble) because the establishment won't do...

I had the pleasure of going to Chayn's in Houston recently. I learned that the establishment has been around for over 40 years and is a favorite for many "regulars" in the area. As I enjoy singing karaoke, I can say that the DJ, Mr. Knight, was very nice and accommodating to me and to everyone else throughout the evening. We started with two quick trivia games (before the karaoke) which was fairly challenging but fun. The sound system was amazing! It's one of the BEST sound systems (for karaoke or for dance music) that I've come across in a long time! (I was told that it's the original one that was placed there many years ago, so I was really impressed.) Although karaoke is on Wednesdays, the majority of the patrons were dressed nicely and/or professionally and everyone behaved accordingly. (There is a strict dress code for Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.) The overall ambiance of the place was warm, elegant, and inviting. The staff that I met, Merrin and Michael, were welcoming, attentive, and fun to be around. Valet parking is offered on the weekends, too.The only thing that bothered me was that it's not a smoke-free environment. Other than that, if you want to experience a fun and exciting evening alone or with family/friends, I would definitely suggest giving...

I first started going here in 2005 when I lived at the Timberstones right next door. I fell in love with the place after my first night. At that time, there was never any cover charge, mature crowd that made it chill to go there, great drinks, and I made several friends that have become close and dear to me still to this day. The original owner, Clifford, was always onsite behind the bar. One year, he served my birthday party group shots on the house. Many regulars, who made going even more enjoyable. The strict Dress code prevented drama, so you never heard or saw someone trying to fight someone for stepping on their Nikes! Great drinks that were mixed perfectly! but after 2011, that changed when Clifford retired and he gave ownership to his daughter and colleagues. They started charging a cover charge, which ran many of the long time regulars away. The age limit was lowered, in which the young bucks started coming in and just disrespecting the crowd and the club itself. Had a punk throw a lit cigarette across the floor and almost hit me. We left and have not been back since. I miss this place, and hope management figured out the error of their changes and have gone back to what the made the this...