An event space in a restaurant with exposed brick walls, vaulted ceiling with wooden beams, bar seating, and decorative lighting at Velvet Oak Tavern.
An event space with vaulted wood-beam ceilings, bar seating, and large windows at Velvet Oak Tavern.
An event space in a restaurant with a polished bar, exposed brick walls, and pendant lighting at Velvet Oak Tavern.
An event space in a restaurant with a long bar, exposed beams, shelves of liquor, and patrons seated at Velvet Oak Tavern.
A set of cocktails with orange and lime garnishes on a wooden table at Velvet Oak Tavern under string lights.
An outdoor pub area with patio umbrellas, string lights, and the Velvet Oak Tavern neon sign.
A bar with a close-up of a breakfast sandwich with melted cheese and home fries on checkered paper at Velvet Oak Tavern.
Tacos filled with shredded cheddar, lettuce, and tomatoes served with salsa and ranch at Velvet Oak Tavern.

Interior at Velvet Oak Tavern

Bar
·
Shared space
2221 West Alabama Street, Houston, TX 77098 –
Greenway / Upper Kirby Area, Houston, TX
Up to 45
seats
Up to 50
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Step into our welcoming neighborhood bar, where every day brings new specials and activities to enjoy. Whether you're joining us for Thursday night trivia or simply relaxing with friends, Jeremy, our gracious bar owner, and the attentive bartenders make everyone feel at home.

The food is a cut above typical bar fare, satisfying even the most discerning palates. The interior exudes a cool vibe, with brick arches and walls adding character to the sleek bar and chairs. As football season approaches, we look forward to being your go-to destination for memorable moments.

Prices

Sunday
11:00 am – 2:00 am
from $25 per person
Per session
11:00 am – 2:00 am
from $25 per person
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Monday
4:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $25 per person
Per session
4:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $25 per person
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Tuesday
4:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $25 per person
Per session
4:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $25 per person
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Wednesday
4:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $25 per person
Per session
4:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $25 per person
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Thursday
4:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $25 per person
Per session
4:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $25 per person
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Friday
4:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $25 per person
Per session
4:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $25 per person
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Saturday
11:00 am – 2:00 am
from $25 per person
Per session
11:00 am – 2:00 am
from $25 per person
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 50
  • Dining
    up to 45

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
American cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Flatscreen TV
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Free parking is available on-site
  • Free on-street parking
  • Pool
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Air conditioner
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Own music not allowed
  • Bring your own DJ not allowed
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • No promoted and ticketed events allowed
  • No wedding licence
  • No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Host rules

Dogs allowed.
Smoking outside only.

Reviews and ratings

(11 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

BE
Brooke E.
Verified review
Party · 40 guests · December 2025

This venue had great communication throughout the scheduling process, flexibility with our needs, and the space itself was great for our party! Everything was set up when we arrived, which made it a very easy and enjoyable night!

4.9
IF
Imani F.
Verified review
Restaurant · 30 guests · June 2024

From the cleanliness, to the staff, the service and the items they served…everything was absolutely perfect. I would definitely recommend this venue to others. 10/10.

5.0
RR
Robert R.
Verified review
Graduation Party · 40 guests · May 2024
5.0
NL
Nessa L.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

About Velvet Oak Tavern

Velvet Oak Tavern is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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Meet your host

Jeremy Wagoner
Member of Tagvenue since September 2023
11 Reviews
4.9 Rating
1h Response time
94% Response rate

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