Howard's Club H

Three weeks ago, my wife and I were in Bowling Green to visit with friends and reminisce about the bygone days of our collective Falcon splendor. Of course, as part of our agenda, we paid a visit to our habitual favourite haunt, Howard's. Now, keep in mind, kind reader, we attended BG nearly 30 years ago. The fact that Howard's was still there was a given. The business was a mainstay even back then. Kind reader, I will not offer my age but do feel free to extrapolate given the timeline afore mentioned. Walking through the doors was akin to walking through a time machine. Howard's was remarkably preserved - as if in formalin. Every detail that I had recalled - from the hand carved bar to the colourfully decorated bathroom walls - were exactly as I had remembered. The surreal experience was further augmented when the bartender took my order and said "hey man...do I know you?". As it turns out, this gentleman was the same bartender who poured my Pabst Blue Ribbon all of those years ago -Dan - still working hard at Howard's! Remarkable! He is a superstar! (He didn't really recognize me). Now, kind reader, to the fifth and final star. As Howard's is (and always was) an establishment that features live entertainment, the bar has an individual that "works the door" and collects a "cover charge" to help the business to afford the best talent. The night of which I write was no exception. As we approached in a dusky northwestern Ohio light drizzle, we were politely greeted by a charming young man named Cameron. A far cry from the brutish "bouncers" of my experience, "Cam" was nicely dressed and kindly. He calmly and professionally requested our cover charge and then smoothly opened the door for us. It doesn't end there though, kindly reader. Cam walked us in, no doubt taking pity on us as "elderly" patrons, and escorted us to seats at the bar. He pulled out a bar stool for my wife and dusted the seat off with a perfectly pressed handkerchief. He then seamlessly returned to his work welcoming patrons young (and old!). Well done Howard's for keeping on keeping on, for hiring consummate professionals such as Cameron, and for convincing the brilliant Dan to continue to deliver the coldest, purest Pabst in all of Wood County!! Cheers All!!!

The bar itself is very fun and very full of personality! There is graffiti and stickers all over the wall and polls that show a rich history of happy patrons and bands who have had joyous times here! The bar staff were incredibly friendly and very attentive! The only critiques I have are that there are many many tables for watching and not much room for dancing ( or in my case moshing since I visited to see a metal show) which was a bit sad, they do not serve food here which again was a bit sad ( I should have looked up though) BUT!!!!! They do have a popcorn machine so that was a very happy surprise! This bar has good vibes and character!

I love Howards and I really don't understand anyone who leaves a bad review. It's a dive bar and one of the less dingy ones. I have been coming here for over a decade. They offer a lot of different beer and they have plenty of liquer. They could use some other flavored beverages like ciders or those new alcoholic water things but they have a good variety. They also have free popcorn. They no longer have pinball but they still have pool. The only gripe I have is their tiny little patio is basically taken over by smokers and every time they open the door ALL that nastiness comes right to the bar. I really detest smoke. I miss the days where the smokers had to go out the back door and huddle together by the dumpster. I have always received pretty decent service from the bartenders. It's a great place to just chill with friends.

It ranks up there with the late CBGB's in NYC .All out music, unpretentious bathrooms and maneuvering room. It is the penultimate college rock bar.

Good spot for live local music, pool, even a pinball machine. They do usually have a cover charge which is why I don't go there very often. Drinks are ok, but bartenders can be sparse considering they have two sides to the bar. The crowd is more locals or Toledoians who come down to relive their 20's, so older than your typical main street bar, which I like. We were there on St. Patrick's Day and they had some sweet cover bands, including a Beatle's cover band made up of some of the staff of the bar. The music was not great but they got an A for trying! My favorite thing about Howard's is that it's big, so you aren't all squished together on weekend nights.

Sure, it's a bit of a dive but that's part of the charm! Love that they have live music and it typically attracts some good local talent. Sort of a college draw since it's close to BG but overall a fun spot.

Yes, Howard's is gross and dirty. But it is hands down my favorite bar in Bowling Green. It is the dive bar queen. It has also been a Bowling Green institution for at least 50 years. To the haters who snivel about how obscenely dirty it is- history lesson- it used to be across the street and according to local legend, had DIRT FLOORS. The staff are some of the nicest people you can run across and the clientele is generally pretty awesome as only the bravest of undergrads will go in there. This is the bar that allows townies to keep their collective sanity during the school year. They get some amazing acts and, I won't lie, some downright awful ones. But really, if you like meeting interesting folks, listening to great music, and having a great night- put up with the smelliest bathroom in Bowling Green and check it out!

Howard's is a filthy, nasty hole. There's no getting around it. It's quasi-affectionately (and with some "yuck" factor thrown in) as "Howard's Club Hell, and that nickname fits. For a place that depresses me to look at it every time I drive by, however, Howard's brings in a surprising amount of really good local and national acts. I've often visited the "tours" page of a band that I love to find that they've decided to make Howard's Club Hell in dinky Bowling Green, Ohio their Ohio destination. Don't know how that happens, but it's a good thing.

A Beautifully Filthy Rock & Roll DiveIf you love a good, grungy, rock and roll dive bar, Howard's Club H is the place for you. It's got all the essentials: cold beer (only slightly overpriced), bartenders who are usually nice enough, and a smell that can only be described as shame with a hint of stale beer. The bathrooms? Perfectly disgusting, just as they should be in a place like this.The walls are covered in layers of graffiti and stickers, some of it actually pretty interesting if you take the time to look. Live bands crank out music that ranges from surprisingly solid to who let them on stage? But that's part of the charm. This is the kind of bar where you go to lose track of time, drink with strangers who might become friends, and soak in the glorious decay of a true dive.It's not for everyone, but if you appreciate a bar with character, history, and just the right amount of grime, Howard's Club H is a must.

03/20/2021 seen Saturnine Hello at Howard's. We had a great time watching a really good band. It was nice to get out and listen to live music again. They had a lot of energy, good vocals, talented musicians. They played a mix of their own songs as well as some covers. Shout out to the bartender who also rocked it out! We really enjoyed ourselves and can't wait to return for another live act!