Michael’s Outpost

The drinks are expensive and the Owner who inherited the bar from her brother does not like gay men.

I don’t know who this John S. queen is, or what he’s talking about, but there is no «off the street» entertainment at Michael’s. The live music has indeed expanded beyond the piano realm; and I would say it’s all fair to outstanding. Live music at a gay bar?! How unorthodox and refreshing.

This place has went down hill very fast it is sad how such a great bar has dropped all around… It use to be a great place to hang out and spend time with friends and enjoy a drink and had excellent piano players and entertainers to know it looks like anyone from the street can come in and play.

I have been going here about once a week for the last few months. The staff is so incredible friendly and the drinks are way more than adequate.
There is a piano player that is incredible most nights and a drag show on Saturday. I will not say that the drag queens are the pageant girls, but they are definitely entertaining. There is also complimentary food available a few nights a week, which I had heard from others is very good.
This is a great place to kick back, relax and not worry about the pretense that is present on the strip.

Went there for the first time last night with a friend. I didn’t feel like going to some loud glitzy club. I wanted the more «dive bar» experience. And by «Dive Bar» I don’t mean seedy.
Boy did this place provide. When I went there were several patrons crowded around the piano watching a very talented guy play some great tunes. This is certainly one of the only piano bars left in Houston.
This was definitely a place for a mature crowd (with a sprinkling of young ones for extra measure ;-). Like «Cheers», this was the kind of place where everybody knows your name. Steven behind the bar was very friendly and gave me the 411 on the happenings at this establishment.
This may very well indeed be my new favorite hangout!

Had a ton of fun here! It seems like the bar is under new management. The inside looks new and updated. Bartenders here are very nice and make strong drinks. The Saturday drag show (7:30pm) was really good. This bar went from hole-​in-​the-​wall dive to neighborhood favorite.

I am so glad to see the improvements with the new management. I cannot wait to go back before finishing this review and yes I love Big John’s Mixing skills. I just wish there was an establishment like this in Houston that had a full food service menu also as that is something I see missing in this city.

Their plumage is dazzling, their wigs are precise, and they don’t need bustiers to show off their ample cleavage. The ladies of Eye Cons, a La Cage style revue, have never looked more appealing than they do in the warm, winning production now appearing at Michael’s Outpost every Saturday night at 7:30 p. m,
«We are what we are, and what we are is an illusion,» sing the Eye Cons in their closing number. And the illusions they create are jaw dropping unbelievable transformations into well known celebrities. Eye Cons, featuring a mix of veteran and newer female impersonators, is a raucous music and comedy cabaret show. Personalities include Marilyn Monroe, Madonna, Bette Midler, Liza Minnelli, Celine Dion, Reba, Tina Turner, and Faith Hill. The theater is small enough so that every seat is a great one. Kourtney Page Van Wales, who has portrayed female characters since the 1980’s introduces the acts and has a great comedic rapport with the audience. Other performers, all excellent in their various incarnations, include Jame’ Roberts, DeyJzah Mirage, and Lana Blake. There is no cover charge and the bar drinks, with clever names such as Chocolate Tini Turner and Reba Red Royal are remarkably inexpensive.
And speaking of transformations whoever has re-​imagined Michael’s Outpost has done a fabulous job. Michael’s Outpost, one of Houston’s venerable gay bars, has the look and feel of a Parisian 19^th century cabaret. It is one of the best gathering places in the Houston area and a jewel in the crown of the Montrose scene. Houston is growing up

My favorite Houston gay bar. Completely unpretentious and they have the best bartender in the city in «big» John O’Brien. It’s a great place for your standard bar drinks, but get John to make you a margarita. I have had them all over town and his are addictive. Sometimes the elderkins who frequent the place can be grumpy, weird, gropey or downright stupid, but everyone means well. Well except for a couple of old ghouls.