LOCAL Houston | The City Guide DECEMBER 2015 | Page 28

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 28 L O C A L | december 15