Love! Love! Love this place! I think that it is definitely one of a kind in terms of atmosphere. They play all kinds of music and attract a diverse crowd. I have never had a dull night there. All-in-all an awesome establishment.

Barbarella gets . It’s the best place to dance,drink, and just be in a fun environment. I’ve gone here multiple times and never had a problem. The lights are cool the DJ has a great mix of songs you know and songs you don’t know. I love the theme nights, 90’s and 80’s are my favorite. I also love the fact that it’s a mixed group of people.If your visiting or if you live here, Thursday is the best day to go, and make sure your ready to dance.

Would be a way a higher score if the dance floor wasnt sticky af. Invest in a mop or even just a swifter jet.

Makes me feel like I am back in the 80s best time of my life. Its not the best looking place but its a lot of fun! Great people

Love this place. Makes me remember the good old times. Its a hipster indie dance club. I especially love the 80s night here on Saturdays. Drinks are reasonably priced. Theres a good amount of dance space there as well as outside terrace to hang out or smoke. Parking is alright if youre there a bit early. Otherwise it can get tough there in midtown during prime time after 11pm.

Wish it was cleaner but a great funky time. If you want to go to a club without the usual crowd or vibes then this is it. Music is eclectic and the people of all shapes, size and color will make you feel transported.

Best place for dancing in Houston. music was so goooood

Have been there twice and really liked the vibe! Very down to earth and a fantastic place to dance with lots of cool crowds. I dont personally die for the music, but the atmosphere is so friendly and inviting that you enjoy making every single move! It is not an up-scale place, so if you are looking for a high-end dance spot, this is a wrong spot for you! But you definitely have to go there if you want a chill casually loud night alone, with friends or a partner!

As a first timer Id say Barbarella left me with a good impression. Its definitely a diverse crowd, I mean all ages and types. It was neat to people watch. I will say the overall decor and furniture need some updating but you dont come for that. If 80-90s music is your thing, welcome. The drinks were strong, totally worth the money. I will say parking lot is small, but its free! Theres street parking, but beware those hooligans that try to charge you! Its free on the street. They have an outdoor, upstairs seating area to hang out as well. I want to come back on a Thursday because I prefer 90s music. Overall, good experience.

Sometimes I have a lot of fun. I wish they would make up their mind about what time they close. any time between 2am to 3am they can just kick everybody else out at once while their business hours say 3am.

I love dancing and if you love dancing then its a great spot to dress classy or casual. Must have ID and cash. They have an atm but just bring cash to get it done with quicker. Their 80s nights are fun and gets super full.

The drinks are good...But I am not happy with the air conditioning.People are expected to dance and party and so they sweat. Since the air conditioning is not upto the mark. It all gets swampy, damp and suffocated.Kindly look into it.You could also improve on the music.Rather than playing entire songs of whose most of the people don’t know lyrics of, you could choose some groovy music or play songs by part.....“I need an Angel Right Now” is not the lyrics I want to dance on my partyHope this helps.Thank you for your service ️

Been here a couple times, vibes in here are lit. Drinks are made pretty good, they close at 3am on Saturdays & they have throwback Thurs. which is my personal fave. They have a couple arcade games inside. Although this club is fun & all its deff somewhere where you really need to be aware of your surroundings & take cash, dont swipe your card here .

Not sure how often they clean. Music was good. Parking is terrible. Decent atmosphere. Asked for a Sailor Jerry neat and received a shot. Asked for a rum and coke and the mix was well. They tossed in a lime for some reason. Not even mad though, it wasnt bad.

Love this place. Makes me remember the good old times. Its a hipster indie dance club. I especially love the 80s night here on Saturdays. Drinks are reasonably priced. Theres a good amount of dance space there as well as outside terrace to hang out or smoke. Parking is alright if youre there a bit early. Otherwise it can get tough there in midtown during prime time after 11pm.

Great music, vibes, cheaper drinks for a club in downtown. New noise fridays, 80s Saturdays, emo nights! Fun place to dance and meet ppl

Everyone knows this is the best place to come to dance and get even more trashed then you were before you walked in. Love etttt

Love the vibe, atmosphere and people who work here. Alex is the best bartender from all out there. If this place was open on Sunday, I would definitely visit it more often but overall I good talways have time here.

Great spot, love the music, great ambiente.

Excellent place to dance the night away!. There are themes depending on the night you visit, the drinks are affordable and delicious and there is plenty of room to dance and sit if you need to rest your feet. This very much a come as you are venue. I would definitely recommend this spot.

Best place for dancing in Houston. The drinks are basic but fine.

The worst bar i have ever seen. I went on saturday and the music and atmosphere was disgusting. very poor quality

Great place to DANCE and socialize. Check out their website to see what type of music they are playing each night.

Great crowd. Great music. Fun atmosphere.

Absolutely LOVE the 80s jams Babarella features!! Complete with 80s music videos!! The bartenders are quick to serve (even tonic & lime, as I dont drink) and the dance floor stays packed!! The rooftop patio is great place to cool off and enjoy the downtown skyline! ♡♡♡

The best memories with friends!

Fantastic vibe! Awesome mix of people just there for the tunes. Young and old, every culture, no aggro, just a chill good time.

For the East Village NYC and Berkley North California eclectic vibe. From drag queens to school marms and all things lively and in between. For the international collegiate to the around the way girl/guy...Never a same night. Always something vivid and fun!! Food truck and Mobile Pizza guy always on deck for before or after your turn up (party). As always drink responsibly. And more importantly; call a Lyft ride and save that $10,000 attorney fee!!

Really neat dance club/lounge with a unique laid back vibe. They typically play older popular music from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s. They also have a nice outdoor patio, and the drinks are reasonably priced.

Staff wont call taxi for anyone. Drink and pay all you want, but if you happen to lose your people inside and have no phone; it will take an earth shattering effort to grapple with the general mentality of theres someone who needs a taxi, but their seemed to be adamantly about to sound off about their personal safety. Well thank goodness theyre not getting murdered, maybe that would be too convenient.Apparently for that service must be stupid drunk, drugged through gravel and unable to let the driver know where youre headed is acceptable for getting their heck off their lot. Everyone in ear shot refers to the greyhound station as the best place to take care of paying patrons.And I hear avoid debit cards, charge cards, miraculous multiple charges and no one answers office phone, FB messenger, nothing. Everyone who has a problem must be drunk, even if youre sober.

I love, love, LOVE this place! It gets super crowded on Saturdays when its 80s night, but its totally tubular!

Their staff Is rude, the bouncer cant even point where the water is, not even tipsy and wanted to get there but their bouncer was so rude I will never come back. I used to love coming here... so sad

Very cool, love the fact that they play the videos with the songs! Two things though, they need to turn the volume down a bit. Numbers has the perfect setting. Second, some more alternative 80s would be cool.

Get free parking if you get there at 2100-2200 hours or park near streets near at your own risk. Homeless people usually take care of my car for a few bucks and a cigarette.The mens restroom typically gets chaotic so watch where you step and be prepared to find no soap where you wash your hands.Approach the bartender as close as you can and be patient, there are a few.The dancefloors are awesome, and the TV screens are great.Good place to dance the night away to some iconic 90s & 80s songs. Good people, good vibes, stress free. Great place to forget about your student loan debt.Make sure you get there before 2300, its free.

The bartenders are rude except for one guy. Emo night is full of great people. The tequila isnt that great but everything else is good.

Our friends gets here for fun but the people on entrance door wasnt perfetional and dont respect to Customer

Thursdays are slow weekends of course good. But drinks are not great tasting. Cool looking spot. Just average though nothing special.

We have been going here for years on Saturday nights only. This year (2019) whoever the DJ is keeps playing the same set list over and over every week. No variety in the music and the same songs. Very disappointing. Also I can tell they are boycotting MJ. I’m a woman and they play way too much chick 80s hits. They need more of a variety.

Underground club that is very good

90s Thursday! I love this place, I’ve only been on thursdays and it is so much fun. I love that you can truly be yourself and dance freely. So if you love 90s music and dancing you have to visit on a Thursday!

Ive been going to this place for 4 years and not once have I had an incident until tonight. Me, my girlfriend and her friends decided to go to 90s night and everything was going fine until I stepped out to walk her to her car. I walked up to the bouncer who checked my arm for the stamp and let me go in and before I could reach the door; one of the bouncers tells me that Im banned and I cant go back anymore. I ask him why and he tells me that me and some friends of mine were being rude and disrespectful to a bouncer and threw a beer can at him. I tell the guy i was nowhere near barbarella last Saturday. Not one of those bouncers were there that night and refuse to call one of their employees so I call my girlfriend and she tells them we were not there that night. He refuses to back and tell me that me and the guy were a black shirt and that we looked alike. I was racial profiled and refused entry inside. I dont know his name but hes an Asian guy who has blonde highlights and tattoos on his left arm and wears glasses. Ive always sung the praises of this place to EVERYBODY and now they treat me like this because YOU assume Im the guy because we look alike. I hope to get ahold of the manager or owner to tell them this because I was racial profiled and wrongfully accused of something I did not do AT ALL.

I have heard great things about this place from friends, so I decided to check it out after being sardined at another place nearby. I was not impressed. Drinks were decent, but the venue itself is very small and it was flooded with single male creepers who just stood on the wall staring, waiting for an opportunity to sneak between my friend and I while dancing. The music was subpar. Techno dance music with very little lyrical tunes.

If I could give 0 stars I would.Go here if you want to be denied service for asking your girlfriend what she wants to drink at the bar and then getting kicked out by the bar back aggressively for no reason at all.Don’t waste your time in a bad place like this.

Drinks are over priced, I’ve had friends get roofied here, and I found a condom on the floor next to a bunch of guys doing coke.It’s fun if you like that kind of stuff.

Not the cleanest place but TONS of fun!If dancing to 80s with tons of people is your thing.. this is the place for you. Love the fact that they play videos for the songs too. Nothing like seeing the video for Borderline or RUN DMC. The light up dance floor just adds to the 80s vibe.

Wish they didnt require a cover charge after a certain time. The music is a nice change to the typical midtown bar though. While its nothing fancy, its a fun place to dance at.Emo night is my monthly tradition but I wish theyd switch 90s night to Friday and New Noise to Thursdays. Id much rather go to 90s night!

This place is a whole in the wall. They only played 80s music in here the whole night. First time and last night. My cousin and I were over dress. Chicks in here wearing 80s ruffle prom dress with tennis shoes and girls wearing leg warmers and its like 75 degrees outside. This place is a dump dont was your time. Never again will I come to this raffle as dump. And let me not forget the expensive parking 20 dollars. Although the cover is 5. Dont waste your time

This is pretty much my favorite place to go - anytimethe only place that fits my music/dance needs for many moons

Really neat dance club/lounge with a unique laid back vibe. They typically play older popular music from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s. They also have a nice outdoor patio, and the drinks are reasonably priced.

Amazing place to dance! This place is great for groups. Theres a food truck in front on Thursdays and Saturdays. Cart in front of the club right across the street that serves hotdogs wrapped in bacon! Love the staff! Amazing guys with tons to talk about favorite spot to mingle, drink and dance. Open till 3 also!

Super fun! If youre looking for a place with a great dance floor that isnt all dirty, club music, this is a great option. Theyre music is going to be a lot more niche trendy, with lots of dance beats and lights. Drinks are fairly priced as well.

July 2015BY FAR the WORST business i ever owned!!! Most of the customers & employees were great. Problem was the crooks that I bought the business from. They committed MAJOR FRAUD!!!! I bought it in Nov.2010 and terminated the lease in Dec. of 2012. It was losing so much money that it had 0 resale value!!! --- It was losing even more money, before the con artists sold it to me!!!Same crooks still own the building,and land. Tenants and/or business name has changed 2 or more times, since I had it!!! It was called Status, when i was there (see sign on google).Any of you former customers and employees who read this -- THANK YOU Very Much for your patronage and work, etc.,,

Great place to end the night. Theres a mega bar on first floor with impressively short lines. Go left to dance your socks off or outside to chill on an upstairs balcony. We drank beer so I cant speak for mixed drinks, but the prices were fair. Only complaint is the cover.

I’m giving this place 1 star due to being accused of trying to give a bartender(the one with the colored hair and eyebrows) cocaine. The bouncer came directly to me and said I needed to go because the bartender accused me of trying to give her cocaine. I was so upset specially since it was a group of us and we were celebrating our friends bday. It’s kinda sad because it makes me wonder and think what kind of place this is and if I really even want to be in a place where bartenders think your trying to give them drugs. I have never had this issue or any issues at all with this place but this really upset me specially when I’m being accused of something I did not do. I was so humiliated and upset I haven’t been back since then, which sucks cause I would go every now and then completely changed my view on this place and the ppl that work there.

The guy over there charge us double price. He alwyas has attitude and barbella needs to get rid of him.Don’t come to this place.

Bathroom flooded. Sent every one to Rich’s for $10 cover to use the restroom

Barbarella will always be the dance club where you could have a great time to dance the night away without a care. Theres always all types of crowd coming to here because theres only so many big dance clubs in Houston where the drink is decent price, the light, the sound, and its moderately air conditioned building that all feels just right. If you get in before 12AM, there will be no door charge!Normally the Saturday night is 80s night so if you feel like some great 80s dancing time, you should make Saturday a Barbarella night. Then theres also New Noise night and sometimes theme nights on other days. The club is spacious as theres an elevated floor for people to dance on. However, you have to be careful because sometimes the floor may be wet due to people spilling drinks and it makes it very slippery especially youre wearing a less traction shoes.Theres also an outside patio where people can get some fresh air and a great view of the Houston skyline. You can always walk back inside as long as you got the black light stamp on your arm. As for water to quench your thirst, theres usually two big water dispensers near the back of the bar for you to self-serve. In the back is also a photo booth and a few lounge chairs along the side to sit down.If you come on other nights there will be different themes so it depends on your mood of dancing but over all I never had a bad time at Barbarella. Parking is always tricky in that part of town but as long as you see street parking that everyone else is parked there, you should be safe to park there as well. I would certainly recommend anyone who wants to dance all night long should go here first or last, depends how your night goes.

They play 70s, 80s and 90s music. The dance floor is typically full, no judgment. Great place

Saturday’s for 80’s. Good music.

Its ok

Its like taking a time machine and going to a discotech from the 80s.

This place is for every kind of crowd. Welcomes everybody.

Great music, but bartender service really varies from bartender to bartender.

This is my absolute favorite place to get out and dance in Houston!!!! Hands down! Ive never had a bad night at this place and I love dragging my friends here. Drinks are reasonably priced and music is always good! I wish they would change up their theme nights sometimes but I still always enjoy them. 90s music on Thursdays, indie music on fridays, and 80s on Saturday nights. Also good to know that it doesnt really get busier until midnight if youre wondering why its emptier before then. Love love love this place though!!!!!

Let me first say this: I am NOT a club person. I hate waiting in line at clubs, bottle service and dudes in shirts that theyre about to Hulk out of. Its just not my scene.With that said, I feel like this club was built for me. Incredibly laid back atmosphere where everyone is welcome to be themselves. Youll see everything from boat shoes to no shoes and the dance floor is one of the best around. Come out on 80s night or 90s night and you wont be disappointed.

Its a bar with a dance scene I think

Good vibe liberal people great price for drink and great music

I just came with my friends so no one can reserve the table but as I was drunk the guy that was out side came and told me that I have to get up because the girls was sitting on the couch before me that’s why so they have to take care of the customers but they don’t they have very poor customer service and they don’t care about the customers

I always have a great experience at this place, cheap drinks, interesting crowd, magnificent 80s music!

Fun late night place. Great except that the state of the restroom during my last visit has given me reoccurring nightmares

Barbarella is probably still my favorite bar to go to even after a couple of years coming here. The fact that there are no pretentiousness and I dont have to dress up to come here is awesome. You combine that with reasonable drink prices, awesome music, lit up dance floor, and dancing; I always have fun at Barbarella.Thursday - 90s nightFriday - New SoundSaturday - 80s nightComing to Barbarella on any of this night will almost guarantee you a great time.

I love this place! Great music, people are super fun. The place is friendly to anyone. Even 80s night was super fun

Had lots of fun. Wishing cute chick didnt leave.

Mi favorite place in Houston! Great music and very cool atmosphere.

$20 parking and a $5 cover would lead you to anticipate a fun time here. Unfortunately, this hole in the wall feels quite grimy where one would expect many shady drug deals to go down. The music was good, if you were to take that playlist and jam in your car, not in a club. Severely disappointed and would not recommend returning unless this sounds like your scene.

Far price on drinks. 80s style music. Free dance environment. Reasonable price for entre.

This club is soo boring, I’m right here rn and I ever have wanted to pull the eyes out of my head

This place is not for the faint of heart or fancy, your really have to embrace the place. From the slivers of flashbacks I have from the couple of times I went here I remember a ton of mirrors, a room that captured the vibe of Kubriks 2001: A Space Odyssey, laser lights, cheap lone star tall-boys, loud music, and a ton of dancing. This isnt the type of place that you make a plan to go to, it is a place that you end up at and say damn that was fun

Great place went on 80snight they really played all the greats

The bouncers and the entire club was the best part of our night!!! You have to go there!!!

Im visiting my family and was brought out by my cousins. The music is great, its a little small but it works somehow. We had a really great time. The reason Im rating this 2 stars is because this past Saturday, after last call, I went to use the ladies room but ended up slipping and falling in the handicap stall of the womens restroom because the floor was soaked. This is a major issue that needs to be resolved before someone gets seriously injured.

Bartender was rude, blonde girl slapped my hand after I ordered a drink and asked for extra limes as I waited a few minutes and decided to reach for the lime myself. Great environment, will not get drinks from rude blonde girl again.

Aggressive staff. No desire to go back.

Came to this bar/club for the first time today on November 18, Saturday. First impression: bartenders were motionless robots. Got here around 10:00pm, girl with blond hair and tattoos was playing with her phone for 10 Minutes while 5 customers was waiting for to order some drinks. Not only this is dirty, rundown and got mold over the bathroooms, customers service is really bad. I would not recommend not even my worst enemy!

Always lively and always crowded. Saturdays is 80s night. love it the most

Went to this place twice and will go back for sure! No cover, drinks 3-5$, no line, good music. This place is perfect!Pros : outside terrace with view on downtown,

Its really fun and good to meet people. Good theme nights too

Interesting little chic dance club, lots of people and cool tunes. Worth a look!

Definitely has its target audience that I dont fall under but it was a fun time. Restrooms can get a bit dirty though

This place is cool

Super fun!!! Love 90s and 80s nights!

If you like 80s music youll love Barbs! Best place to dance on a Saturday night!

I love the atmosphere at Barbarella its fun and the owner/manager is cute!

Went for 80s night, it was amazing. So fun. But the place is a dump.

Always a fun time for Saves the Tuesdays!

IDK why they started charging a $5 cover. Drinks also went up in price...Must be getting really packed. I had fun when I went, its just that the music that was playing that night was not my style.

Music is good I see that everybody has a good time here and always a crowd

I love Barbarellas everyone is friendly the music is awesome!!! lots of fun... oh and no cover charge

Strong drinks, good music, fun atmosphere, no dress code

My FAVORITE place to dance on a Saturday night. Cheap drinks, 80s music and interesting people.