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316 Main Houston, TX 77002

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Best Place to See a Local Film
Award Winner 2010

Hours: Daily 8pm-2am
Features: Patio/Sidewalk Dining
Entertainment: Live Entertainment

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Dean's is one of the liveliest bars in downtown as well as one of Houston's most welcoming venues for local musicians. Before patrons even set foot inside this clothing-store-turned-bar, they're likely to hear the Metro light rail rattling past and the sound of live music. Once inside, the tunes and lively conversations will drown out the train, and there might be a local fashion show going on. Dean's has been under new ownership since June 2010, when Jim Pirtle, owner of next-door neighbor NotsuoH, took over. The drinks here are rarely light, with a stiff pour the norm that will make you forget that you may have a monstrous tab. This a good place to go on weekends to scout out new local talent between here and NotsuoH, because a lot of younger acts work out their kinks here before moving on to bigger gigs. The front glass windows are a favorite stomping ground for lead singers looking to get a rise out of fans as well.

2010 | Best Place to See a Local Film

A former-clothing-store-turned-bar might be a strange place to screen newly produced local movies, but Dean's Credit Clothing has found a kindred spirit in the Houston Film Commission, which co-produces the monthly First Thursdays screenings at the bar. Dean's regularly hosts a showcase of just-released films, clips of works in process and chats with filmmakers. And lots of schmoozing by screenwriters, directors, actors and audience members takes place here. More »
2000 | Best Bar Decor

Sure, we were sad to see the well-preserved grit and grime of the old Dean's go. But let's face it: The couches smelled like pee, and the dark, cluttered room was a minefield of opportunities to fall on your ass. Besides, the new yuppified version of Dean's makes a few nods in the direction of its less illustrious past. Vintage clothes still fill the nooks and crannies along the bar's walls, and its bathrooms are papered with pages from the store's old accounting ledgers. But best of all,... More »

30 Seconds with Vertigo Blue

By Jef With One F | Wed, May 23, 2012

Using the magic typing box, we hurled 1's and 0's through the ether towards local electronica master Mike Naus, better known as Vertigo Blue, to see what we could learn from him in 30 seconds. Rocks ... More »
Balaclavas, Black Leather Jesus

By Craig Hlavaty | Thu, September 01, 2011

Balaclavas and Black Leather Jesus step up Sunday at Dean's for a special free gig honoring their Dull Knife label head Brent Tipton's growing one year older. We can't think of a better way to celebrate Labor Day weekend than with a shot of Black ... More »
Easy Credit

By Shea Serrano | Thu, July 14, 2011

Plenty of sentences are scribbled on the men's room wall at Dean's Credit Clothing (316 Main), but one stands out from the rest. It is firm and direct and declarative and written in all caps. It's hardly the bathroom's cutest graffiti, which wo... More »
DEAN'S CREDIT CLOTHING'S GOLDEN ZINGER

By W. Healy | Thu, July 02, 2009

As a concept, Sunday Fun Day has one fundamental flaw: Last I checked, Sunday precedes Monday on the calendar, so Sunday Funday almost always turns into Monday Notsofuckingfun Day. But I always fall for Sunday's trickery. Oh sure, you have the day... More »
DEAN'S CREDIT CLOTHING'S MOCHATINI

By Mountjoy, Debbylou | Thu, May 22, 2008

I happen to be one of the lucky folk that live close to the Metro train, so lately when it's cocktail time, I save gas and hop on board. Saturday night I was headed to Midtown, but missed the exits because I was engrossed in a conversation with a ... More »
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ShinaRae | Houston, TX | 10 Reviews

| Sat, October 24, 2009

We're doing FREE Hair & Makeup Styling for any ladies in their Costume, who come in and sign up! This and Next SATURDAY NIGHT From 6:30P - 10:30P (10-24 & 10-31) 2 Photographers will also be on hand to capture the night, and your beautiful, or possibly horrific costumes!
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amymgamez | Katy, TX | 17 Reviews

| Mon, January 24, 2011

Love it! Music and fashion!
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wylie327 | Humble, TX | 17 Reviews

| Fri, July 16, 2010

always new beautiful art and some great bands. great people playing show this tuesday!
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316 Main Houston, TX 77002

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2010 | Best Place to See a Local Film

2000 | Best Bar Decor

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