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Under the Volcano

Bar and American Restaurant$$$$
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    Has a stamp of approval from Men's Health Mag and Houston Press
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    Michele L.
    "The best frozen Screwdrivers, EVER! Be careful, they're potent!"(9 Tips)
    Joan T.
    "Strawberry basil margarita was super delicious and loaded with fresh..."(3 Tips)
    Steve L.
    "... frozen screwdriver (or frozen cuba livre, if you're a guy), then try the..."(2 Tips)
    Alirio S.
    "Monday Steak Nights are excellent!"(2 Tips)
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  • Shah
    ShahFebruary 12, 2018
    This place is super fun! The interior is awesome, there are plenty of tables inside & out for bigger groups and the drinks are solid. I enjoyed my strawberry basil margarita a lot.
  • Houston Press
    Houston PressNovember 6, 2014
    Get away from the mobs of the Village Arcade at this eccentric dive, where you can get $1 off mixed drinks and daily beer and food specials during their all day happy hour. Read more
  • The Most Interesting Man in the World
    Far more hospitable than actually being under a volcano, which is good, because I always found it incredibly inconvenient to try to drink a beer with a fire proximity suit on.
  • Now Hiring H.heart icon on user image
    I am a big fan of a bloody mary, but this place wins for having the best! You won't be sorry just shocked when you see everything they add to them. In 1 word YUM!
  • Houston Press
    Houston PressAugust 4, 2014
    Under The Volcano, a cozy, eccentric bar in Rice Village, takes its name from a macabre 1947 novel by Malcolm Lowry. Read more
  • Joan T.
    Joan TankersleyMay 23, 2014
    Strawberry basil margarita was super delicious and loaded with fresh strawberries and basil.
  • Steve L.
    Steve LaBarFebruary 27, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the frozen screwdriver (or frozen cuba livre, if you're a guy), then try the mojito (awesome), then the bloody mary, (like a meal), then the strawberry-basil margarita, (unusual but good).
  • Men's Health Mag
    Men's Health MagNovember 15, 2011
    Houston’s humidity will make you do nothing. Here’s the best bar to do it. Sit outside—there’s a roof over the outdoor seating—and order an iced screwdriver. You’ll never go back to ice cream.
  • Nikhil C.
    Nikhil CDecember 5, 2017
    I gave this place two chances based on amazing reviews. It is avg food and cocktails not a foursquate 8+ in any way
  • Julie N.
    Julie NMarch 6, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    love the chimichurri sauce they serve with their steak but i don't like the fact that you HAVE to order a drink when ordering on Steak Night. sometimes i do just want water...
  • Amy M.heart icon on user image
    Amy MohsFebruary 9, 2014
    Great atmosphere and nice decor. The frozen screwdriver was a party in my mouth and will be back!
  • Nayeem C.heart icon on user image
    Nayeem CNovember 13, 2014
    Mojitos are fantastic! Frozen screwdriver is pretty good too!
  • Houston Press
    Houston PressJanuary 25, 2011
    2010 Best of Houston® Winner: Best Shot: “The Upside-Down Cake” the tropical taste of pineapple washes down neatly with a smooth layer of vanilla and a bright note of grenadine at the very end.
  • David O.
    David OrtezFebruary 23, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Steak Night every Monday at 6 PM to 10 PM is great. It includes tossed salad with sesame raspberry vinagrette. 16 oz Rib Eye or Strip with garlic mashed potatoes and flan for dessert.
  • Zach R.heart icon on user image
    Zach RJune 3, 2015
    Great patio area, beer selection, and cocktails.
  • Shannon Ø.
    Shannon ØverlandNovember 2, 2013
    Good drinks..frozen screwdriver is meh..the chicken salad sandwich was awesome! Parking kinda sux.
  • Michele L.
    Michele LoffiApril 14, 2010
    The best frozen Screwdrivers, EVER! Be careful, they're potent! The line to the bar is a bit long and, yes, they do need more bartenders on Friday nights.
  • Liss V.heart icon on user image
    Liss V.June 17, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Wonderful fresh cocktails. Love the casual atmosphere
  • Houston Press Street Team M.
    Check out Under the Volcano's Happy Hour on the Go Time Happy Hour App! Download for free on iphone, android and blackberry! http://bit.ly/NkNt2M
  • Mills M.
    Mills McCoinOctober 15, 2010
    The Singapore Sling is excellent here. Be careful not to shit your pants in the short time betwixt finishing your third and ordering your fourth.
  • Lizzy B.
    Lizzy BuftonOctober 7, 2011
    One of great bloody marys in Houston - garnish includs salami & pickled okra on a stick!
  • S C.
    S ChanDecember 18, 2012
    So, came to try their Monday steak night...better to wait for Tuesday steak night at the Hideaway!
  • Mandy G.heart icon on user image
    Mandy GraessleMay 9, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    Not actually dog friendly. Bring your own water. Instructed that owner doesn't allow servers to provide water for dogs because they might pee on patio.
  • John-Henry P.heart icon on user image
    John-Henry PereraSeptember 1, 2015
    Not a bad bar by any means, though the seats outside make my back hurt a little.
  • Dana M.heart icon on user image
    Dana MonsonApril 12, 2016
    Steak night and strawberry basil margaritas!
  • Anita N.
    Anita NuñezDecember 9, 2012
    Great football table. Fun times on the patio. Very spacious.
  • Daniela R.heart icon on user image
    Daniela RyanJuly 2, 2016
    The Mojito are awesome!
  • Eveline R.heart icon on user image
    Eveline RosegrantOctober 24, 2016
    Nice atmosphere and good service
  • Samantha Maeheart icon on user image
    Samantha MaeDecember 9, 2015
    Steak night on Mondays!
  • Seth w.
    Seth wyattMay 30, 2013
    Great roast beef sandwich. Simple but good.
  • Jean-Marc B.
    Jean-Marc BuytaertMarch 31, 2012
    Try staying on the patio. Inside is too crowded and noisy, you have to scream to have a conversation.
  • Chet B.heart icon on user image
    Chet BoyettNovember 12, 2013
    Good place to take a date on a Monday.
  • Eva K.
    Eva K.November 3, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    My favorite steak night in town, held on Mondays!
  • Irenaheart icon on user image
    IrenaNovember 26, 2010
    Been here 50+ times
    frozen screwdrivers are famous, but also try the frozen cuba libre ;)
  • Clive M.heart icon on user image
    Clive McNabbOctober 27, 2018
    Bar with a good vibe
  • Steve L.
    Steve LaBarFebruary 27, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Also, gets lively late night, after 12. Great place to end the night.
  • Jeff S.heart icon on user image
    Jeff SchmitzApril 30, 2015
    Frozen scroozi
  • Alirio S.
    Alirio S.June 4, 2012
    Monday Steak Nights are excellent!
  • Robert M.
    Robert MataOctober 30, 2011
    Try the whiskey sour! It's awesome!
  • Tim B.heart icon on user image
    Tim BrockmanNovember 14, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Best bartenders in town!
  • Mark V.heart icon on user image
    Mark VAugust 29, 2023
    Been here 10+ times
    Steak night
  • Blair S.heart icon on user image
    Blair ShipperNovember 8, 2013
    Best frozen screwdrivers 👌
  • PAUL J.
    PAUL JACKMANMay 31, 2013
    Watch out for Margaret (aka the Train Wreck).
  • Javier R.
    Javier RendonJuly 4, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Ask the good Geneva to make you a Paul Walker special.
  • Martin N.heart icon on user image
    Martin NorvalJuly 25, 2015
    Great drinks
  • Alican E.heart icon on user image
    Alican ErdemMarch 20, 2018
    Cocktails are okay
  • Chris B.
    Chris BoydAugust 26, 2011
    Great place to take a date on a Monday.
  • Elsie
    ElsieNovember 18, 2013
    Great drinks!
  • Jamaal P.
    Jamaal ParkerSeptember 2, 2012
    Terrible service, waited for a drink for at least 20 min, and even after telling the bartender what I wanted, was still not served. Won't be back
  • Jen L.
    Jen LAugust 23, 2010
    Off-menu drink: Seabreeze. Grapefruit, cranberry, vodka --> summer yumminess.
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