Dowling Street Lounge

I came here last night with my friend after we left another lounge. It was pretty cool & the crowd started picking up not too long after we arrived. The place is real chill, nothing fancy about it. You had a variety of people there from all ages. I saw a few people in suits down to the young wild girls in their booty shorts (and I mean booty shorts). So the attire is obviously flexible. I didn’t try any of their drinks due to the fact I already had a few at the previous lounge. The DJ played great music and we enjoyed the selections he played.
I will say that this is one of the few times that the male population outnumbered the female population. Now one thing I did not like was that they had nachos, but it was set up like a kiddie party with the crock pot & Styrofoam bowls. Now who made the cheese or what, I do not know. What I do know is that I definitely was not going to eat it. But other than that little flaw that I observed, I do not mind returning and I will update my review when I try their drinks.

I love this place because it’s simple. I could come straight from the court house, class, church or wherever and go right into the Dbar and feel comfortable. The days of the week determine what type of crowd you’ll get. Let’s say on a Monday night, it would be me, my home girl, 3 random old guys and the staff lol. We still manage to have an awesome time… But, on a Saturday night it’s everybody you went to high school, undergrad and graduate school with, plus co-​workers and several other people from around the city. It’s so packed on Saturday nights! The drinks are hella strong. The «Startenders» do a great job on drinks: 2 is enough of anything you order, excluding beer and wine. The staff is really friendly too. Overall, it’s a cool little place. It can be very hood though but that should be understandable.

The old timers here start drinking, socializing, and eating very early on in the day.
I happened to be with a «regular» and thoroughly enjoyed myself. I really felt like I was in-​the-​know and part of something local, authentic, and long standing. Depending on the time you visit, this is either a neighborhood bar or a local, swanky spot.
Happy juking…

this place was pretty live on a thursday night after the rodeo. i got 2 baileys/​kahlua for only $ 8 bucks. the music they played was aite and the women was down.

OK — be forewarned… this spot is located in the hood! While staring at the front door from the car, we decided to kick off heels off in exchange for flip flops. From the outside you would think this is not the place you’d ever want to be, especially at night fall. But once your in… you’re in… and it will be hard to leave.
During the AllStar weekend day party, it was packed with local rap artists being supported by men and women wearing suits, young and old. It was a very laid back, respectful atmosphere and hosted by a hilarious women… wish I could recall her name. We first arrived thinking we’d stay for a few drinks, then leave. We stayed from 2 PM until well past 9 PM and enjoyed every minute. We danced the night away and exchanged numbers with other Dallas-​ites in the area for AllStar.
Our Ciroc drinks were only $ 5 and the bathroom was the cleanest I’ve ever seen in a club… and without an attendant!!! Goes to show that just because a spot is located in the hood, doesn’t mean it’s not filled with classy people. Before heading back to Dallas, all my girls enjoyed motorcycle rides around the neighborhood from a group of bikers that stopped through. If I ever return to H-​town, this is the place I’ll be.

Hood spot, but a lot of fun! Food trucks outside, D boys tryna holla, reminds me of a Slim Thug video! The bartenders don’t measure the shots, so the drinks are on point. Got called bourgeois a couple of times, but it was worth it! Definitely not an every weekend type venue, but I enjoyed myself.

Ok, I’ll start by saying that I like finding a dive bar/​lounge in inner city urban areas of Houston to hear some good old school rap/​hip hop and R&B. What I don’t like is finding a place in urban areas where I’m more concerned about my car or valuables than I am about how many cocktails I can have.
If only the owners could take this lounge and place it in a safer subdivision. I would rate it 4 stars. The music is great mostly souther rap mixed with 90’s rap/​hip hop and occasional new age rap/r&b selections. Not the see and be seen crowd. Very laid back.
However, I’ve heard too many times of car vandalism or break in’s. Plus too much loitering from some of the locals.

Good ol d-​bar. like the previous reviewer, it is the hood. if you know this gem you will have no problem with what you might see. yes its crushes of people constantly standing to be seen or moving though either to find a better location to be seen or just trek to the bathroom way on the other side of the room but its ok. the times i have been its been hot inside and outside so thats my only complaint that the fans above are not in center but the music is bumping and the tvs have on the game so its all good.

Welcome back, to another HOOD REVIEW. This review is about a lounge I go and chill at called Dowling Lounge. I must say that I am very impress by the space and the security in there. It have very nice furniture and lights. I am not a big fan of the happy hour. I would say the best days to go are on a Friday or Saturday. If you want a good time to drink and relax this is the place. Again, it is off Dowling parking is on the street and it is an URBAN crowd. So if you have children get you a baby sister and come out an chill. The only reason why I don’t give it 5 stars is because they do not have any waitress. I am very big on that, I don’t like walking to the bar, waiting in a long line and losing my place next to a sexy lady. UGGGHHH, now that really pisses me off. People who do lounges, remember to get waiter’s I don’t care if its one. I hate losing my spot next to a woman. However, I will say this Is a good hang out and relax spot. In addition, it really do get pack at late night.