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CLUB/LOUNGE
DOWN THE STREET
AH,THE OLD DAYS
TALK ABOUT A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE. FOR PART OF OUR LIFE
PRE-MARRIAGE AND PRE-KIDS, WE LIVED ON LARKIN STREET IN
COTTAGE GROVE. A LOT HAS CHANGED SINCE WE MOVED
ON...SPECIFICALLY PLENTY OF NEW HOUSES AND A LACK OF
PROM-THEMED PARTIES LIKE WE USED TO HOST AT 5667...HOWEVER, DOWN THE STREET IS HECK OF A PARTY THAT WOULD HAVE
PUT A SERIOUS DENT ON OUR “SINK” SAVINGS ACCOUNT.
We’re not sure whose idea it was to put a bar in at 5746 (appropriately
named Down the Street) but they are a genius. Man, the good times we
would have had. Out front, Down the Street bar proudly displays its dogfriendly patio, which is awesomely huge and well-appointed for both summer and winter months and quite the place to chill year-round. Inside, plenty of reclaimed wood mixes with soft, comfortable tones and some unique
light fixtures. The bar is generous with well-placed TVs, offering plenty of
places to order your drink, catch the game or if it’s your thing, plant it for
the evening on one of the stylin’ wingback bar stools. Most patrons come
in groups and take over the ample tables both inside and out; on the weekends this place is full of party, rain or shine. WORTH NOTING: The parking around here isn’t awesome so you may want to take advantage of
the complimentary valet offered on the weekends.
As for drinks, we have it on good authority the Moscow Mule is the number one seller. If the number of copper cups floating around amongst the
lively, youthful crowd is any indication, it’s official. Second to that, probably the Strawberry Basil Margarita, at least from a cocktail standpoint. The
greater category of BEER (draft, bottle, can) is well-represented, and the
stocked bar offers quite the selection of spirits. We should also mention the
kitchen is open late on weekends, and the brunch gets rave reviews –
come hungry because overall this isn’t your average bar food.
So while the prom-themed parties have moved on, Cottage Grove still has
it going on. Its new residents and our savings account are thankful.
By Mike Cook | Photography by Daniel Ortiz
5746 Larkin St. 77007 | 713.880.3508
Mon–Wed 2pm–12am | Thu–Fri 2pm–2am
Sat 9am–2am | Sun 9am–2am
[email protected]
www.downthestreethouston.com
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