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The Volcano, a cozy, eccentric bar in Rice Village, takes its name from the macabre 1947 novel Under the Volcano by Malcolm Lowry. The menu offers a few sandwiches and bar snacks, as well as a long list of excellent draft beers by the pint and a blackboard wine list with some impressive specials. Don't miss the "steak night" special on Monday nights, when a 16-ounce USDA Choice ribeye with tossed salad and mashed potatoes is a bargain.

Cuisine(s): American, Bar Food, Brewery

Price: $$

Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards
Attire: Casual

Features: Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout

Serving: Dinner
Alcohol: Full bar

Reservations: Not Accepted

Parking: Lot Available, Street

Houston Music Roundtable

Every week Tuesday, 7:00pm

Meet other members of the music community in Houston. Drink are served at Happy Hour prices. Topics and hosts change weekly.

John McVey

Wed., February 15

John McVey

Wed., February 15

Shinyribs

Wed., February 22

Shinyribs

Wed., February 22

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2010 | Best Shot

If Under the Volcano seems like an unlikely place to order a shot, that's because it is. Most of the time, you'll see most regulars at this classic Rice Village bar drinking frozen screwdrivers, frozen rum and Cokes or just a plain old draft... More >
2009 | Best Steak Night

In this city of carnivores, choosing a steak night — by which we mean, a pre-designated night a local tavern fires up the grill outside, not a trip to Fleming's or Texas Land & Cattle — is as easy as choosing which night of the week you want to... More >
2008 | Best Steak Night

Sometimes it seems like there are as many steak nights around Houston as potholes, and they'll all fill your belly up real good. But Under the Volcano gets the nod, because the Bissonnet shrine to Malcolm Lowry's novel (and all things tropicalia)... More >
2006 | Best Jukebox

Many bar owners are content to let jukebox vending companies stock their boxes for 'em. That's why you so often see the same Otis Redding, Patsy Cline and Eagles discs everywhere you go. And while there's nothing wrong with those, it's cool when... More >
2006 | Best Mint Julep

Let's hope the new management of the Cotton Exchange Bar brings back their once-legendary mint julep. Offering premium spirits, elephant ear-sized mint leaves and a special silver tumbler, the club served the best in town. Until that happens,... More >

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Houston Press Reviews and News

Soul Food Cook-Off

By Olivia Flores Alvarez | Thu, January 12, 2012

Think you know soul food? Bring your tastebuds to the annual Soul Food Cook-Off and find out. Under The Volcano presents the yearly fundraiser which benefits College Park Cemetery, one of only three original African-American cemeteries remaining i... More >
A God-Fearing Boogie Man

By William Michael Smith | Thu, January 12, 2012

Reverend K.M. Williams, who plays the Martin Luther King Jr. Day soul food cook-off at Under the Volcano Sunday, is an ordained minister. And a boogie man. "People have been saying the blues is the devil's music so long, a lot of people believe i... More >
Horseshoe's Top 5 F*cked Up Songs

By William Michael Smith | Tue, October 18, 2011

Greg Wood and his band of merry men known as Horseshoe slide into Under The Volcano Wednesday night for the late-'90s warhorses' second "reunion" gig since getting back together at Rudyard's th More >
Best Riffs Only: Krayolas Going For Tex-Mex Rock & Roll Master's

By William Michael Smith | Wed, July 27, 2011

The Krayolas play a free in-store at Cactus Music at 5:30 p.m. Krayolas drummer David Saldana is not your average power-pop rock and roller. While his resuscitated band continues to draw gobs More >
The Krayolas

By Chris Gray | Thu, July 21, 2011

The Krayolas aren't the official house band for Little Steven's Underground Garage, but they might as well be. Since the San Antonio band led by Houston natives Hector and David Saldana returned from an extended hiatus with 2008's La Conquistadora... More >

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houstonpressbestof

| Wed, May 06, 2009

Sometimes it seems like there are as many steak nights around Houston as potholes, and they'll all fill your belly up real good. But Under the Volcano gets the nod, because the Bissonnet shrine to Malcolm Lowry's novel (and all things tropicalia) has the good sense to have its steak night on Mondays, and it's always a good idea to start out the week with a good, solid meal. Actually, make that several meals: With a giant rib eye or strip, tasty mound of garlic mashed potatoes and salad for the eminently reasonable price of $12, sometimes we're living off steak night until Wednesday or Thursday. Drinks sold separately, though.

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Allisen Picos

| Tue, November 11, 2008

They have a really unique choice of drinks that you don't typically see at bars like that. The frozen screw drivers are my fav! It's a cool place. Nice patio in the front and in the back.

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