The Continental Club

Overall the place is great. The sound is quality and the drinks are good. The only bad thing is the doorman. Where is the "I love toxic waste" T-shirt is a complete asshole. He is a miserable bastard.

Went to Adult Story Time last night and the experience was generally not very pleasant. Starting with the jerk at the door in an Umbrella Corporation hat that seemingly thought it funny to be as rude as possible to everyone. I saw this with the people in front of me, as well as my group and then after finally gaining entry, heard strangers discussing him and the same experience. If the ID of the person who purchased tickets is required for entry, that should be stated, maybe even one time, when purchasing the tickets online. He interrupted people to say he didn't need to see the tickets, just ID of the person who purchased. Finally get past the troll at the door and the acoustics are not very well setup for spoken word. Admittedly, I have not seen a musical show here, so maybe it's perfect for that. One bartender on duty during a show night is a poor decision and I watched her repeatedly skip over a woman who was waiting her turn to order. Overall, not a great experience and likely will not return, which is a shame as the AST concept is great! Miss it being at Rudz.

Really cool place for live music and a great stage for local and upcoming artists. I wouldn't say their drinks are exceptional but If you're looking for beer or liquor this is the place to sip on while enjoying performances. Their restrooms are all the way in the back and decently clean despite the grunge look. A hidden gem and would be back!!!

I love live music and have had a great experience at the Continental Club located on South Congress in Austin, so when I learned there was also one in Houston I was excited to try it out! Unfortunately the experience in Houston was not what I had hoped. The drinks were good, basic. The service was mediocre since there were only 2 bartenders for the entire packed show. The sound system was not good. We didn't enjoy either of the bands who played and ended up leaving early. This may have simply been bad luck on our part since we picked a random Friday night to go. Maybe they have better music other nights.

Great venue for music and dancing. Adequate parking if you use nearby garage. You can find places to sit even if you don't buy reserved seating.

I went here for the first time last Saturday. I did read the reviews beforehand. I went regardless and had so much fun. There was about 4 different groups that played. All of which I loved. Not one bad group, along with music id never heard. Amazing performances. It was crowded...but I made do. There is a back oration thats filled with a whole other life and energy plus the bar you can walk to next door and listen to more live music. Suiting to whatever vibe you're feeling. The drinks were awful.. dont come here expecting a cocktail or anything with much of a mix. All in all...good people, good fun. Id return. Parking is in the garage across the street for anyone wondering.

WTF HOUSTON! This place has some really good music running through it! Been here a couple times now and each time it's really nice! Not packed each time too, and I'm a bit shocked! I'm thinking this'll be a hangout! Good music and decent atmosphere makes for a good time! Come out Houston people!

This long time Houston gem is the best place in town for live music! It's small so I recommend reserved seat, but there isn't a bad spot in the place for great sound.

This place is a classy venue to go to and it's a historic location in Houston. Despite its reputation, I counted at least 11 roaches in and around the grounds (and I'm not talking dead ones). So if you plan on seeing a performance here, bring some roach spray.

I've been here a couple of times to see various musicians and it's an okay environment, but the building just wasn't designed for live music. It sucks acoustically, no other way around it. The main room is very loud and guests will come and go, if they're not dancing in front of the stage, since there is limited seating. The back room has 2 pool tables and shuffleboard, although they board them up so customers can't play on them during performances. A vendor is usually set up selling bbq back there. Along the back wall of the back room is the hallway to the restrooms and back patio.As far as entry, they set up outside on the sidewalk and either charge a cover sometimes, or ask for a small donation to see the band/performer. However, the venue has 2 entrances, so if you were to enter from Shoeshine Charlies' bar next door, and proceed to the back hallway and keep walking it would lead to the rear of CC, thus bypassing the doorman.On nice evenings, most people seem to gravitate toward the back patio, The Pachinko Bar, which sort of has a tropical theme going on with a palm tree and a small open air bar building.