Dream Bar & Lounge

One thing that a Gemini like me can find is a gem – a precious commodity like none other. Dreams on a Thursday night definitely delivers a one of a kind live showcase of Houston area singers that will have you groovin and bobbin your head into the early morning hours!
Before I continue with this review, please note that I am not talking about Dreams the strip club – I am referring to the Bar and Lounge with the same name off 288 and OST just to be clear. Sure, parking is sketchy and I would advise you to pay the $ 5 to park your car in a well lighted area, but the trade off is no cover charge. I even saw patrons bring their own box of pizza inside the place and serve it out inside the lounge. Dreams does not sell food (and rightly so because the drinks are subpar, mediocre, and have the nerve to be expensive). $ 8 for a Daiquiri in a plastic cup is just highway robbery. If you must indulge in a drink, stick with the bottled brews or go across the street to Diallo’s and get your shots and old school concoction fixes there.
Beyond having no food and decent drinks, the live performances are on point! Real and Raw R&B being belted out among a crowd on a breezy Thursday evening puts you in the right mood to… ummm well you can use your imagination to finish that sentence. Upon entering you may not know where you fit in, but once the showcase starts, music tends to unify and make people really happy and cordial. I didn’t really have a problem with anyone except a few stares when I ventured to the back to go to the restroom (which was clean by the way), but no one was outright rude.
There is a reserved section waaaaaaaay in the back of the lounge, but if you’re trying to actually see the performers cutting up, that’s a bad seat. You either are going to stand up, or be lucky enough like me to get the tall tables and stools by the door (it’s a high traffic area so beware). I usually don’t mind posting up at the bar, but the bar was very tall and the stools were very low. I felt like a little kid sitting there and I had to reach way up to get to my drink – a very awkward situation.
Despite the bland drinks and having to crane your neck to see around people standing inside to see the performances, you STILL must come and experience this live show that was still going strong at 1am! The band is on point and the singers are tremendously talented – even if you can’t dance you’ll find some sort of rhythm to groove to and have a great night!

I recently celebrated my Birthday at Dreams. We had a wonderful time. The staff was amazing!!! Each time I’ve been here (on a Sunday) the DJ’s consistently plays a variety of great music, keeping the crowd engaged. A must visit. No cover charge, great drinks, diverse crowd, live band, just a nice place to hang out.