The Secret Group

First time visiting here and was not sure what to expect. We were there for a 90's music dance night and at first the place seemed kind of unassuming because the bar area seemed kind of small and really packed with people dancing to overplayed radio hits of the 90's (I lived through the 90's and honestly preferred 80's music) and since it was so crowded, I couldn't even order anything and while I was walking around, I found a double door and went through and saw there was a completely different group watching a live hardcore punk and their bar was actually reachable so I got my drink there. Also, the bathroom in that side was much much nicer than the bathroom at the front bar side.Later, I figured out what was going on. This is an interesting venue that has comedy shows, concerts, and themed DJ nights on the front bar area. I believe there is the big room, little room, and the front bar so they can have multiple shows on the same night even. For the band and comedy show, you need to order your tickets online and it seems to be all age shows so you get a wrist band if you're over 21 and such. I guess we got there so late that the concert was already over so they weren't checking tickets at the double doors and that's how I got to the other room. The place kind of reminds me of the 90's version of Fitzgerald's but somehow even more chaotic. It's really hard to move around and order drinks so perhaps something can be done about that but honestly, even though I was among the oldest people there, it was a nice place. I much prefer chaos over the pretentious clubs with the bottle service and the velvet rope. It's a nice fit for EADO.

Definitely not what I expected but one of the more interesting small music venues I've seen. Came here to see a few bands (pacmanthemovie, local act plus red handed denial and unprocessed, good folks) and it was the smallest stage and room I remember, maybe few hundred capacity but honestly that was nice! Mix here was decent, acoustics good enough and staff helpful, good assortment of drinks and a couple bars across this whole space. Keep in mind, it seems like there are three spaces (bar, venue, and open mic area (?)) in this venue, you can hear the band and the act in the other room in the hallways to restrooms so that was cool. Bar seems to open up for DJ nights later, when we left the show around 11am it was packed on bar side. Never been to Houston before and this space and area in general were quite excellent, wouldn't mind stopping thru again.

I perform here several times a month. The comedy scene is my social life. Boring, but true. Many don't know this but there is comedy at Secret pretty much every day. The bartenders are amazing and it's always good times,

Nice bar with music & karaoke with separate room for stand up comedy & shows. Had a great time!

First time at the secret group for K-pop night and what can I say besides it was awesome the environment was lively the crowed was amp'd up the bar wasn't insanely busy so drinks were made surprisingly fast. The bartender looked like he wasn't having a good time but he was quick and efficient at his job so I can't complain. The venue was clean the speakers sounded perfect and it was a really enjoyable night and amazing experience.

The staff is great and extremely friendly! The gentleman working the door was so nice to warn me every time to watch my step as walked out the door. The bartenders were extremely friendly as well and offered great service. I thought that was very kind of him! It's a pretty small bar/club with a rooftop balcony. We went for a comedy show and midway into the show we decided to go to the upstairs balcony and ended up staying up there and people watched. The venue is on the smaller side so they only had a bunch of which seemed of rental chairs lined up close together. Unless you are sitting in the back or end it would be a challenge to get to the restroom or bar.

It's a unique small intimate setting but it was a very positive experience. Everyone there was cool and diverse.

I've only been there for comedy shows, which are only about $15 pre-pay. They are *very intimate* shows, sometimes with only three or four rows. So be prepared to be called out! There is a full bar in the comedy room and access to the restroom. I do wish they would start making a pre-show announcement about 1) powering off phones and 2) no heckling or engaging with the comedians... This isn't audience participation. And I think the intimate settings makes people think that. The front of The Secret Group is a dance club with '80s, '90s, and 2000s music, along with karaoke and other events. Check out their website or marquee outside to keep with their happenings.

I'm not sure why the security guard at the door decided to harass a boring, middle-aged woman at the early show on a Friday, but I've had friendlier security inspections while flying through the middle east with a ticket marked security concern because of an airline clerical error. I mean, I'm physically a KAREN -- over 50, still wearing ankle socks and off the shoulder tops because that's the only part of me not experiencing menopause body-changes.He kind of ruined the show for me. I couldn't shake the feeling of being embarrassed and harassed. Not that it matters a rat's ass to him or anyone else, but I won't go back.

BE CAUTIOUS! Me and my friend went for a comedy show, we each ordered a tequila shot and a gin and tonic. Neither of us can remember finishing the drink or anything else until the next morning. The following day we were both dizzy, shaking, and throwing up. A review from 4 weeks ago shared a similar occurrence. Thankful to have made it home, ladies be very careful!