This place has changed a whole lot since it first opened. The atmosphere is more club oriented rather than country western. If you truly want to two step and line dance I would recommend stampede. This location has a high turnover rate for management and I think that is to blame for it going so downhill. Its still a cool place to check out. They have three bars so its not too difficult to get a drink, one dance floor, and a mechanical bull. Latin night is Thursdays. Dance lessons offered early Friday afternoon. No cover before 10 pm.
Love Whiskey River West. I recently went there with a group of friends. After buying the last round of drinks and closing out my tab, I left I establishment when I realized I did not have my debit card, I had left it in my wallet at the bar. I went back to the bar and the bartender had my wallet waiting for me. I never left so much relief, specially these days . Thank you so much to whiskey river, and the awesome bartender Miguel!! He is awesome!!!
I’ve been a few times to the Teen Nights over the summer and holidays and the atmosphere is top tier! The line dance classes are rlly fun even if you already know the dances! The music is great but as you might’ve read it could use more country than rap or pop but still those songs add to the mood of the night. It feels very safe in there and as a girl that has gone with friends and alone ive never experienced any sort of harassment or felt uncomfortable. The one thing i wish they’d change is either the entry price ($20), once inside when you inevitably get thirsty you have to pay $1.50 for a tiny plastic cup with tap water and a ton of ice and $2.50 for soda that comes in the same tiny cup with even more ice 😭😭 like if I’m paying $20 dollars to be in there either make the drinks be included with entry, lower the prices or make the drink sizes be worth the money we pay!!UPDATE‼️They actually have a wider variety of drinks options and snacks for fairer prices in the now!! And now you get the actual can/bottle of the drink! Also you can store things in the counter for $3!! :)
I want to share an experience I had when sitting at the chair rail seating around the dance floor. I had been at this seat for 2 hrs getting up to dance and restroom breaks. I was dancing and came back to sit down and a young girl was in my seat. I told her thats my drink and been sitting here for hours. She said I got up and its free seating. Apparently she had no eticate, and cursed me getting up. Half hour later 2 whisky river personal came up and told me these seats were open seating if you get up for any reason someone can take your seat and its too bad. They went on to say thats there policy. You get up too bad. If I was to walk around the dance floor and wait for someone to go dance I have the right to take there seat. If i would have done that i would be thrown out. YES THIS IS WHISKY RIVERS POLICY ACCORDING TO THERE PERSONEL. Do you know how many fights there would be if everyone went by there policy and had no eticate. It disgust me that so many young girls have no eticate. She should have just said Im sorry sir I thought the seats were not taken and moved on. So just beware that whisky river policy is you get up from the rail seat to dance or restroom your seat can be taken even if you have a drink your phone a purse a jacket on the chair while your dancing. Its poor policy. Maybe they should have a sign on the wall posted all around the dance floor. If you get up for any reason your seat can be taken, THATS OUR POLICY!
I have been enjoying going for the last few weeks. The free dance classes and the social dance time with other dancers has been enjoyable. The atmosphere before 10pm is pleasant and I wish that it was portrayed better through the pictures on the website, instead of just the younger crowd/late night pictures.
I grew up listening to hip hop and R&B so country was never my thing. Decided to go to a Friday night beginners dance class and I am completely hooked. Staff there is amazing and there are more ladies than gentlemen looking for a dance partner, so men, where you at? Oh, and military and other service members get free entry.
Love, love, love Whiskey River West. Seriously fun atmosphere with a super cool mix of people from lots of ages and backgrounds. The music is always on point, the drinks are fast and great, and the free dance lessons on Fridays and Saturdays…seriously? It’s amazing. I’ve been 10+ times and I can’t wait to go back!
WR is a great bar. Its not so crowded you cant move and the additional space outside will give you that reprieve if you need it. Its actually like 2 bars when you go outside. We take all friends who visit us here or couples and its just a safe place. There is good security and police presence, so that keeps the idiots at bay.
Came for latin night. Thanks DJ for reading my review and adding more latin music to the list. We would like to hear Pastor lopez sometimes. 🙌 :)
We all know that at 10pm the prices change I waited for a bar tender for 15 min just for her to skip me several times I waited from 9:45 to 10:00 I let her know I was waiting for her and she said you can wait for that guy over there….i was like wow great customer service….. not well because of her actions I will no longer give your awesome bar staff anymore tips that I give with no hesitation her actions messed it up for everyone else
First time there and it was a very good experience fun too, nice restroom but could use constant attention, it was running out of toilet paper and soap women in front were asking others for toilet paper. My husband also said the mens RR was horrible, a flood of what possibly urine unless a sink or toilet had a leak. I felt sorry for him & other men. Bartender was honest, my dear friend left her wallet and bartender was able to communicate with her of it and was retrieved in tact. Very pleased
Second time on this place. First time they take out the parking three times. And now the second we going early all table was reserve not tables not chairs. Beer was not cold. Dancing class same music. Never come again. Its really sorry because the place looks great.
My cousin and I were standing in line and some girl cut us so we approached her and we told her she was cutting the line. She got upset and was saying things to us, after this she walked to us towards the bathroom stall and then that’s when the altercation happen. She hit my cousin a couple of times after she hit me. Overall some girl opened the door and we all walked out, and she hit my cousin again. I asked the cop if the other girl got kicked out as well, and she said I don’t I know. This is ridiculous we were just standing in line trying to go to the bathroom and this happened. After this my anltercation and we got banned!!!! How long does it take for security to get there, this is ridiculous.
Fun, safe place to dance. Drinks were a good price and music was a good mix. Especially on Latin night. I can’t wait for a 90s country night though. 😋
This place is way more lenient and makes me feel more comfortable compared to the North one. Staff here is nicer and more friendly, I recommend it.
This place used to be so fun but I’ve noticed lately that Latin night is no longer Latin night.The DJ uses all the same songs every Thursday and only puts the actually Latin songs for a short amount of time.Hopefully the dj can work on adding new music to his playlists.Other than that it’s a pretty nice place.
Food is mediocre at best. Drinks are weak. The place is not very clean and the bathrooms are disgusting. I have no idea what the hype is about it this place. I would save your money.
Overall, my experience with this place is good. However, I have one complaint. The male bartender who wears a cowboy hat and works on the left side of the bar when you enter the club is a complete hater. He has called out several people for not leaving him a tip. The first time was the night I was about to leave the club, but I decided to get a beer before I did, and I didnt leave him a tip. The only reason I didnt leave him a tip was that I had already tipped $25 throughout the night and unfortunately didnt have any more cash with me when I got to him. However, I dont think that should give him the right to start calling anyone out for not leaving him personally a tip. Plus, I did tip $25 throughout the night, so he did receive a tip from me. So, after that night, Ive had several people tell me about their own personal experiences with this bartender, and as of now, they have all been negative. Hopefully, with this review, they can talk to him and he can change his ways.
Love this dance hall been coming here since it was ropers love the atmosphere and dancing the dance floor is big and easy to move around the drinks are easy to get no waiting great bar tenders
Not enough country songs. They play 6 country songs then a line dance, another 6 hip hop and salsa, then another line dance. Whiskey Rio
I go here every weekend and honestly it’s always a blast! The girls upstairs Priscilla, Ale, and Morgan are amazing! Best service I’ve had at any bar thus far! Latin nights on Thursdays have to be my favorite 10/10
This place is a lot of fun! Great music, great dancing, and drinks are $3 till 10pm! Awesome!
Great place to learn the country music and dance, plenty of othet activities. Foos was delicious but limited selection.
What a fun night!The dance lessons are a great date-night idea!Been enjoying date-nights at Whiskey River West for the past 6 weeks!We look forward to the fun, casual atmosphere and have even started spreading the word around.Now have several others who join me for the dance lessons and stay around for a couple of hours for an evening of dancing and meeting more new friends.Fun! Fun! Fun!
I love whiskey river west! Such a great dancehall! They play great music, have great table deals and shot specials through the night! If you love country music and like to dance this is your kinda place! They also have a mechanical bull that’s a good source of people watching, not to mention a taco stand inside the dance hall!! One of my favorite places for a Saturday night!
We went there for the BBQ. Nice place and nice people. Had beer and BBQ while the DJ played great music. They have live bands I was told. On this day I gave a lower rating because due to the high price of the BBQ for the amount of meat you get. A $16.00 two meat plate and only got three slices of brisket and five slices of sausage paired with the two sides. The food tastes great but not outstanding. Where at Harris County BBQ for comparison a $14.95 you get a half pound of meat and two sides.Maybe it was due to a cold day the serving size was off. Will give it one more try and also like to see the bar open.
I want to like this place. But the last two times I have come here, the bartenders have been rude. If youre not a regular, you receive terrible service. The “manager” asks you to move tables because they are “reserved” but have no reserved signs like the others. You get kicked out because you have had too much to drink, yet you have others stumbling and not making any sense when speaking. So unprofessional - I tried giving them a second chance because of the terrible experience we received the first time from a male bartender (they are big and bad behind the counter). Still, I will no longer be wasting my money here.
Miguel “bartender/manager” is absolutely trash. I walk in went straight to the bar to order my drinks and he didn’t even look at me or have any eye contact, he was texting on his phone the entire time, when I ordered he says yeah without even looking up at me with no acknowledgment turns around while remaining on his phone turns around and just starts making my drinks. Not too sure what he’s so upset about maybe it’s because he HAS to take orders for a living however that’s a him problem not a customer problem. We’ve been in there with a party of 5 consistently for months, and it never fails that’s he’s rude every single time. I closed my tab and obviously left him a $0 tip (for the first time) because I’m sorry last time I checked you are in the hospitality industry and you are supposed to be hospitable. Last night I was not going to tolerate it anymore. We left and went to another bartender and ordered drinks correctly per TABC guidelines. Tried to complain to the other bartender and they call the GM and Monica herself is a female dog and we walked out. We are locals in the area and I’ve been a bartender for 12 years and I constantly rave about finally having somewhere to go in the area. They are obviously NOT thinking about the future of this place because as soon as another bar opens up whiskey river will suffer for it. They don’t care right now because they are super busy however when another bar comes no one will tolerate it. Side note: Monica decided to approach us from behind the bar which was laughable considering she calls herself a GM and doesn’t approach customers on the customers side of the bar. Do better whiskey river and hire a new staff because they’re all trash.
They are a nuisance and even blast music until 2 a.m. They will blast music on weekdays of school and people going to work. Hundreds of people call the Ft. Bend County Sheriff complaining. Do not buy a house three miles from them. I guess many of the politicians are money grubbers and corrupt? Many know what is going on here but go along with it criminally. My husband heard two students that were in his class that are minors say they went to Whiskey River in his class and he asked them if they were carded and they said no. After this experience I wouldnt recommend buying a house anywhere in Texas and it came fifteen years later after we were here.
Thursday Latin night was good last night, DJ is lit. My first time going to this club. Cashier was nice and welcoming, but both the female bartenders by the entrance bar were not friendly and seemed bothered. No fun energy or good vibes from them. The male bartender at least seemed friendly and would smile. Drinks are watered down. Different bartenders on Latin night will definitely spice things up in here!
I had such a bad experience dealing with destiny. I waited in line for 10 mins I was behind two people. She was taking a while making the drinks and decided to have a conversation with the customer. After that other people came into the line and she decided to take their order before mines. She didn’t cared that I kept saying I was next. She definitely needs to do a better job and I’m disappointed since I do come here a lot. I’ve never had this problem before. Bad experience for sure.
During the summer and occasionally during the other months they have Monday reserved as teen night. No alcohol and the kids seem to have a great time in a safe place. The staff is very professional. They allow parents in (at no cover) but are kept in a cornered off area that is risen so they can see the club. I cant see this as a big money maker for the club. They charge a $20.00 cover which probably covers the expenses. This gives young people a place to go and burn off some energy in a safe place. Im usually the only parent up there and sit quietly and read. I suggest any other parent do the same and not be a distraction for the staff who have their hands full.
I love this place !I was so happy when I saw the Tacos lol ,they are delicious! nice touch .I like that they have a lot of security, I felt safe !Service was excellent, manager very attentive.Miguel the bartender, makes the best drinks !Music was excellent!!I been here many times! Always a good experience!
The bartender Miguel is amazing super friendly his side of the bar always make the best drinks. You can tell his customers are loyal to him because of his amazing service. Hopefully whiskey knows hes an asset to the team.
Had the worst experience last night! This was my third time going to this location and never had any bad issues. So me and my boyfriend went to the bar to order our 2nd round of beers, we were going to get 2 beers and one shot but he forgot about one beer and paid for the single beer and shot. I told him go buy the other beer and I’ll wait right here next to you. So he goes back to the bar with the SAME bartender we ordered from the first round of drinks. I noticed the bartender kept walking back and forth ignoring him mind you there was about 5 other guys waiting to order next to him. So then I see one of the bouncers I guess (red shirt guys) come out and a tall white lady go talk with the bartender (she was short with blonde hair and light skinned). Then that tall lady begins talking with my boyfriend and I’m like what is happening so my boyfriend comes to me and says that the bartender told the bar manager my boyfriend was making her feel uncomfortable because he supposedly threw money at her and couldn’t count the money right! Mind you I was next to him the whole time and that never happened! He paid cash and needed extra money so I gave him 20$ out of my purse to give to her. So I become infuriated and start telling the lady off! Like we are paying customers and for her to say that made no sense. All the bar manager said was the bartender had every right not to serve him and etc. That we weren’t being kicked out but couldn’t order from that side of the bar anymore we would have to go to the other side. I understood yes she’s a woman and things can happen but my boyfriend didn’t ever once do that and for her to single out him but not the other guys literally looking at her up and down made me sooo mad! We weren’t even there an hour and they ruined our night. Never coming back to this location!!
If I could give zero stars I absolutely would! They do not check ids and over serve minors even when the bartenders know that person is underage. Bartenders are taught not to serve people after a certain amount and I know for a fact that they are supposed to check ids correctly before entering. I used to love this place until they let my son in and over served him (the bartender knew who he was) he lost his life that night
Ashley Jones Im glad to hear about the new policy of not letting thin blue line gang members in with their firearm. They are entering into an establishment that doesnt allow concealed carry holders in due to state law. Its a bar that makes more than half their revenue off selling alcohol, pretty simple. Weird how a regular citizen has to know and follow the law yet they get pissy when they have to and leave a petty review.We always have a good time at Whiskey River. Weve never had any of the issues I see people complaining about.
The GM Monica Luna must be sleeping with the rude male bar manager Miguel Alvarez. He’s so rude. We closed our tab with him and went to the other bar. They refused to serve us. Monica Luna came up and was SO rude. Told us we could leave if we want, said he cut us off which is not true. Monica’s exact words were “my name is Monica, leave a review, call whoever you want”. Management needs some major help. Look at previous reviews, many people have complained about the male bar manager/bartender. Monica Luna told us Miguel Alvarez didn’t have a bad attitude, even though she wasn’t even present when he served us with his stank attitude and bad breath. They are targeting the wrong people, but over serving other people who are losing their lives after leaving here from being so intoxicated. Owner should really reevaluate management here.
Great, clean and safe atmosphere. Love going here.
Always fun time! Great music and atmosphere.
Dance floor is a little small for a club this size. We enjoy dancing here but the staff picked up mine and my wifes drinks while we were on the dance floor so we didnt buy any more after that. We will be back but I guess well have to finish our drinks before going to dance even if only for a song or two when wed been standing at the same spot for two hours.
Overall a fun place- the only thing that was disappointing was having to pay a cover even though we paid for a table-that didn’t make much sense 🤷🏼♀️ the other thing was that they definitely let too many people in! It was so packed you couldn’t move anywhere without bumping into someone! Obviously a club will be packed but not that much to where you feel like canned sardines!
We normally enjoy WRW, but last night was just… not it. I guess we’ve gotten lucky to only go on nights with DJ Damian the past 2 years. DJ Jammin J just didn’t do it for us. The rap music and constant techno transitions gave me real Midtown vibes. A lot of shout outs that didn’t pertain to birthdays. Played a lot of “country” songs that half the crowd didn’t know. It was packed and if there are only 5 couples on the floor dancing, it’s time to read the room and change the song.No complaints on drinks or service. Main bar crew is great.
Food is from a small taco shop inside. Its good but expensive. I think $3 a taco. If you drink alcohol and need bar service its packed just like any other club. The atmosphere is amazing 🤩
I know a lot of people stay away since there music can go miles until 2 a.m. on certain nights and residential areas that can be a football field away. The residential areas were there before them as well years earlier. The zoning bases on corrupt zoning, that many people dont trust once they have experienced it. Sound goes down for awhile and they comes back and hundreds of people call the Ft Bend Country Sheriff which I havent. They even do it on weekdays sometimes. A couple of kids in my class where I work told me they went to Whiskey River and they are not of age. I believe not everyone is being carded? Obviously, many of the politicians dont have our interest and the system is corrupt and money grubbing. They are blasting it tonight with kids having to go to school and people working .People shouldnt buy a house in Texas with the corrupt zoning. Like I pointed out it can come years later too. .
LEOs; read this.Apparently their policy recently changed to where off-duty law enforcement is no longer allowed to concealed carry on premises. This is the first time I’ve been denied entry anywhere as an armed LEO in my entire career. With all the shootings happening, you’d think they would want as many trained and armed officers in their business as possible. But whatever, it’s their business; however, once I told them they might want to post something about this on their website to avoid this situation from happening again, I was advised it’s been happening to other LEOs also, but they weren’t sure “how to” word it, so this is me wording it for them.If you’re an LEO, either don’t come here or take the risk of not carrying off-duty. If you are an armed off-duty LEO, you aren’t welcome in. I’m not so sure that’s very “pro-law enforcement” of them.Also, those deputies working EJs inside probably would appreciate the help from their colleagues, and not your bouncers in their cute little pearl-snap shirts, in the event things went bad.2 star review, because of the bouncer’s attitude about the situation. No need to flex that hard, sir. Cool your jets a little.The manager, Monica, was wonderful and remedied the situation for the evening, rather than telling me to “leave it in my car,” as the kind gentleman at the door suggested. Come on now. 🙄Anyway. Overall, this place is cool. Good music. Older crowd. And the tacos are delicious. 🌮Not sure if I will be back based on this recent policy change, but we’ll see.
First time coming here and last.. The atmosphere was great at first, but the manager was very rude. (Short lady with black hair.) The other location is much better and I highly recommend going there for better service, especially as paying customers.
Great spot to come with friends and have a good time. Come alittle early on the weekends to book a table or section. Restrooms are big, not dirty. Theres always water for everyone at the end of the bars. Always a lot of fun. priced reasonably. Plenty of parking spots as well.
Title: Exceptional Service and a Memorable Experience at the Hands of Bartender Keeley!Review:I recently had the pleasure of visiting WR West and was lucky enough to have Keeley as my bartender. I must say, the experience was absolutely fantastic from start to finish! Keeleys exceptional service, skill, and warm personality truly made my night memorable.From the moment I approached the bar, Keeley greeted me with a friendly smile and made me feel instantly welcomed. Their extensive knowledge of cocktails and spirits was impressive, and they were more than happy to recommend and create unique drink concoctions based on my preferences. Keeleys attention to detail in crafting each drink was remarkable, and every sip was a true delight.Not only was Keeley a master mixologist, but their ability to engage and entertain the customers was second to none. They effortlessly struck up conversations with everyone at the bar, creating an inviting and lively atmosphere. It was clear that Keeley genuinely cared about ensuring everyone had a great time. Their energy and enthusiasm were contagious, and its clear that they love what they do.What set Keeley apart was their impeccable customer service. Despite the bar being busy, Keeley remained attentive, ensuring every guest was taken care of. They were quick to anticipate our needs and never missed a beat. It was evident that Keeley valued each and every customer, going above and beyond to ensure we had an exceptional experience.In addition to their skills and service, Keeleys friendly and approachable nature made the entire evening a joy. They were always ready with a smile, making me feel like a valued guest rather than just a customer. Keeleys genuine passion for their craft and dedication to making each visit memorable truly shines through.I cannot recommend Keeley highly enough. Her professionalism, expertise, and genuine care for their customers make her an outstanding bartender. If you visit WR West make sure to seek out Keeley for an unforgettable experience. Im already looking forward to my next visit!Thank you, Keeley, for making my evening exceptional!
Five⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐️ on the music, however, our vehicle got vandalized.I invited a group of friends(some first-timers), we all work in healthcare and needed some much needed therapy. We had an amazing time, until we got home, we noticed that our vehicle had been vandalized. Highly recommend that they increase their security. It was a stressful/disappointing/expensive ending…it’s truly unfortunate that this happened to us on our first visit! 😞
I have been here twice now and love it. It is very clean and smoke free! They play a great mix of old and new country. I cant believe I havent checked out the patio yet because it has been cold. After reading the reviews, I will definitely check it out this weekend when I go back! Its nice to have a great dance hall close to home. I still need to check out the food too!
We’re here often, and we LOVE sitting with Keyla, she is attentive, so sweet, and takes the best care of us! Will be back for the vibes and suggest requesting her every time especially for birthday celebrations!
I saw a post about a dance class and was super interested in coming to participate. Your employee Steven completely ruined it. This was my first time here and the only chance I’ve had in the last 2 years to indulge in a hobby or anything that interests me. Dance instructor and everything else was great! Thanks.
Thursday night are so 🔥, highly recommend to have fun and dance with your partners
So close to home. Amazing atmosphere but most importantly best bartender ever. Hector is the one to go to and see. Very creative and never disappointed. Every drink he served was bomb.com!! He is super friendly and welcoming. He wont disappoint!
Awesome experience, great place to meet u with friends and have an amazing time. One person in particular caught my eye with his Fire breathing trick. Awesome guy named Hector. Pays attention to detail and is a great bartender. Didn’t disappoint with my party of 10! Definitely going back next weekend and visiting Hector area!!
So much fun, really chill and great vibes
Smells bad. Drinks watered down. Staff are bullies. Music too loud . Typical dive . Stay away. In addition, they have no consideration for the neighborhood around them. You can hear this smelly place from Fry Road, which is a good mile away. The reason they play the music so loud is so the drunks don’t question the watered drinks. As for the bathrooms, you can see an occasional rat.and a homeless guy pedaling junk. He says they just let him in there. Smells awful. Why would you want to go there?Update: Still the same rat hole . Cards being overcharged, watered down drinks and a real jerk of a manager. Don’t ask why you’ve been charged too much or else they’ll throw you out.A truly horrible place. Avoid it like the plague.
LOVE IT! I am so happy to have a GOOD dance hall so close to home. They played both new and old country and plenty of old school dance music! The variety made taking a group of 15 people much easier! Everyone was happy and drinking and dancing...and even riding the bull! I can see this place becoming a regular spot for our parents night out. We still need to check out the BBQ, but I am sure we will get to that soon!
Nice atmosphere. On Thursday’s they have $5 you call it’s. The staff is always nice. I usually go visit Jasmyne, she’s my favorite bartender. She’s really good at recommending and making very good drinks, and she’s always super sweet! Great customer service.
Came here with a pretty large group on New Years since we heard it had just recently opened and wanted to check it out, we werent disappointed. A good mix of the older and younger crowds. DJ kept me out on the dance floor all night with the music, and a few line dances here and there to get the crowd going. On the downside, once I left my boots were completely covered in saw dust or dancing wax so they might want to look into that. Drink prices were a little on the high side but nothing too serious. Overall great experience, and I will be back in the future.
If you’re looking for a country bar that has great music, great staff and overall a great environment… whiskey river is the place to go!!! Hector is definitely the bartender to go to if you want some bomb drinks. Overall a great time, will be returning soon!! 😇
So much fun!!! I haven’t been out in quite some time and we decided to stop by here and had an AMAZING time! We went to the bar inside by the patio and Laura served us. She was so sweet, attentive, and did a great job. We’ll definitely be back to see her!
I love this place have been going for awhile.. This past Saturday night my wife and I went , really didn’t pay attention to the bill til the next day.. was disappointed we were charged for three drinks that we’ve never heard of... I hope this is not becoming a place that’s going to charge drinks just to add up the bill!!!! If we go again we will check the bill very carefully next time,,, which we shouldn’t,,,, but the staff is amazing and the atmosphere is great!!! Love this place!!!
Love this place! They play a variety of country music but it would be nice if they played a few more old country songs. The atmosphere was great along with the wait staff. The number of bars make it easier to get drinks. My favorite thing was probably the outside patio. The patio has a bar, a dance floor that only plays country, cornhole, big jenga, heaters, and plenty of seating. We had so much fun last night!
Whiskey river is my absolute go to, when I want to have a good time! I always look forward going and buying drinks from my absolute favorite bar tender, Hector! He’s hands down the best! Super attentive and makes sure I’m well taken care of. I always have the best time, great music, and of course great drinks thanks to Hector!
My wife and I came here this past weekend to celebrate her birthday with friends. As soon as we walked in we were greeted by a highly enthusiastic and friendly bartender named Zach. Zach went out of his way from the time we got there to the time we left and made sure we had the best experience. I will definitely be coming back and Ill be recommending this place to friends. Zach, keep up the hard work, and we look forward to partying with you again!
It was a 5 star customer experience. Super fun. Music was the best. Security was on point. Our waitress was very friendly she gave us a big smile and a warm welcome. Delicious drinks and very cold beers I highly recommend this place.
First time going to a country bar and this place KILLED IT! Great music, people, and good dance hall! And they got a mechanical bull! My bartender Hector did this spitting fire trick which was awesome! He made the best Mexican candy I’ve had and was quick with all customers. 10/10
Sandy was the best! She took care of me and my family all night long! She made sure to bring us water and was such a Sweetheart! I will definitely come back and request her! She was amazing
Fun place for CW dancing but they dont have live music. This is a DJ dancehall. Big and open with lots of room. Great large outdoor patio area. Lots of pool tables. Dance lessons several nights each week. Plenty of parking.
I wanted to test out the prices to reserve a potential party of mine to come to Whiskey River West, but came to realize I submitted a reservation request upon which I got a text from the Reservation Manager, Joey for Whiskey River West and North.I greatly appreciated having a real person to communicate with me about this club through via text.Joey was professional, and understanding along with being well versed with explaining to me the prices and how reservations were done for this establishment. Even though I was unable to reserve a table with my party, I am very thankful for Joey for his hospitality and our small encounter despite my circumstances.Thank you Whiskey River West! I am looking forward to one day reserve a table and partying with you all!
We had a great time. The mechanical bull is fun and lotsvof laughs. The music was entertaining, and dance floor is nice. We celebrated my birthday. The drinks are watered down. I ordered Crown Royal straightI could tell it had been watered down. STICK TO BEER!
Two stars because the music is nice the. Beer reasonable but I was annoyed by the staff first I was in the bar with family it seems this worried the staff somehow they offered us a table with chairs, 30 min later they started to take our chairs as the chair game... if you want this experience I would invite you to do ask for a table ( not reasonable price) good luck!
Great place to go with friends for drinks and dancing. The wait staff dances on the tables and bars like at Coyote Ugly in New York.They even have a mechanical bull for you riding pleasure.They have an outdoor section with a live band playing. But no taco stand like Whiskey River NorthThey do however have games to play on the outdoor patio.Always a fun place to go.
Love this place! Almost feels like family after a few times there. All bartenders and servers are fantastic and very welcoming. If you are ever looking for a place that’s clean and fun to dance or have a few drinks at this is the place to be!
Went here for the first time last week. Loved it! Michelle was an absolutely amazing server. I will definitely be coming back. She was friendly and very helpful!
Always a great time there, atmosphere is always entertaining. Staff takes great care of you, Hector always make sure your glass is full. Music and great views, my weekend go to spot!
Everything was great until I received a skunked beer. I asked the bartender to switch it out and she said no. Did I really pay that much money for an over priced skunked beer? Super frustrating.
I really wanna love this place We were so excited to have a nice country place near us .But why is it so hot in there! You can barely dance without feeling like you might pass out from heat exhaustion.. There seems to be no AC in the womens bathroom. You dont get dressed up to go out and have a fun night only to get overheated. Yall need to do something about that AC.
Great atmosphere, Priscilla my bartender was sweet . Great drinks! I’ll be back next weekend .
Didnt tip the bar tender so after few minutes the staff asked me to leave 😂. Though I told them I am here for the first time. Also I was by myself and in the morning when I checked my credit card they charged me twice for the entrance. The owner needs to check on the staff and their behavior towards the guests.
Great atmosphere. Its a cool country bar also Id like to see something like a 90s night or different themes. With a little imagination it can be a truly great place
They do a teen night every once in a while. It is a huge hit with my son and his friends. They search the kids before they go in and have lots of security. Good job Whisky River!!
Nice place plenty of room. The dance floor lighting is awesome. The only BIG downfall...it was freezing in there. Air conditioner was on even though it was 49.outside. crazy!! Even men were complaining. Couldnt wait to leave it was that uncomfortable.
Super fun night, music was great and drinks at great prices! Lots of dancing and I really liked how there was control of making sure no drinking on dance floor and picking up of empty bottles and cups!
This was CeaserMartin n Plezette Greer-Martins 3rd Party at Whiskey River West and Wow! did All our Guests and The Martin have a Wonderful time. We really do appreciate Whiskey River West From Joey to Everyone connected to the Club The Martins Give Whiskey River West a 100 💯 WOW!
Last night was the 2nd time coming here over 1 year and Sara was our server both times; we really appreciate her professionalism! Part of the reason why we came to celebrate our newlywed friends! Thanks for making it special for them!
Got a chance to go hang out on a thrusday night (latin night). Its very cheap drinks. I paid more to get in than to buy drinks. Had a great time.
Favorite country bar to go to on the weekends! Great vibes and awesome staff!! Ladies check out Hector the bartender! Makes great drinks, jokes and he’s a cutie!! Highly recommend!!
Typical country club. This is not a dance hall. Yes there is a dance floor, but the place is focused on their drink sales. There is a cover charge to get in. The venue is fairly big in size but still gets very crowded. There is also a machanical bull available for anyone willing. Parking sucks, so your best bet is the valet or uber. They play top country hits and the hip hop dance favorites for the women. Think Wild West for the Richmond area.
Love this place ❤️ great service 👏 great drinks 🍸 calm ,relaxing atmosphere. Get ready to dance,eat and drink. Even if you dont know how, you will learn.
We arrived for Happy Hour, had call and push the place a food order #2 so a person would answer to in form us that corporate decided they were stopping Happy Hour immediately before they changed their website. This after months of thinking we should try this place out, it finally worked out that lent is over so were done with fried fish Fridays, and our first immpression is not good. Were not late night partiers but we like to eat drink and dance. Im not sure well try it again unless they start opening earlier.
Let me just start off by saying this was my first time attending and Im very hard to please when it comes to music choices. Damien (DJ) did a phenomenal job with selecting songs within my culture. I normally just listen to R&B but going to a country bar, I knew that country was going to be the main choice. He made sure that he played rounds of rap, hip hop and r&b music to satisfy everyones needs. I will be back just for that!!!!!!!
Absolutely love this place!! Great crowd, music, food and hospitality!! S/o to Hector the bartender! Always friendly and very helpful. Does a cool fire spitting trick lol 10/10 recommend
Its a club in the middle of a residential area that blasts music all night until 2:00 AM and make hundreds of families and their kids not feeling rest and thats Thursday to Sunday every week. This is a big place and covered, but yet they have parties outside with huge speakers. Please help us by stop visiting this place and report them to local authorities and bad reviews
I went on Latin night so I did not get the county music I was expecting. It was a big dance floor and service was great. Note to self Thursday is Latin night 😆
Nice place to have a drink!
Zach the bartender outside on 12-21-2019 was terrible. He was rude, the Long Island we ordered was waaayyy over poured and tasted horrible. Didn’t want to remake or replace our drinks. Dismissed my friends and I mid conversation to help someone else. Manager said “we’ll take care of it” and we got no further assistance. He’s rude and demeaning. Need a new bartender and playlist for sure.
We love going to Whiskey River! It’s close to home and a GREAT atmosphere! BUT, our most favorite thing about Whiskey River is Hector! The best bartender in all of FBCO! 🙌🏼
The hell with Covid-19, this place was awesome. Great music, cold beer, big dance floor, and beautiful country women. They made sure we were all safe while still being able to have fun. If youre in the area I recommend you check it out.
Ordered 3 lunches today. Was shorted one potato salad side. Portions were small considering we were 3 female teachers. The sausage was dry, the pulled pork bland. Very disappointed in the food that cost $50 for 3 lunches. We’ll stick with Rudy’s! Food was a big disappointment!! Good luck!
Fantastic country dance hall. Theres food, theres dancing, its a great time every time. Ask for Laura M. at the bar and shell pour you some great drinks all night long!
Ambers performance blew my mind!!! Her ability to keep tabs on my name and my drinks AND MY TABLE and her ability to serve us within less than 10mins in a crowded facility was IMPECCABLE!! This girl deserves a bonus frfr!!!!
Wow, what can I say about Whiskey River that hasnt been said. Hector the bartender is incredible friendly, he knows exactly what he is doing, he is fast, oh did I mention he does a incredible amazing cool 🔥 fire show for yall as well. Impressive 100%
WHY is there a HOMELESS man selling merchandise in the men’s bathroom? And yes I understand he was helping with bathroom stuff but he was also pushing to buy his music and t shirts. I asked my girl friends and they said that was not the case in the ladies room. Very tacky.
Solid spot. I like loud music but the music here has passed the point of loud and reached painful. Any chance it could be turned down from 11?Outside is fine, inside is what is too loud. Wasnt like that about a year ago from what I remember.
I bought 1 beer on my card and 1 with cash. I get up the next morning and they charged 71.00 on my card. My fault for not signing out when I left but, it sounds like the bar tenders don’t know what they’re doing or lining their pockets.
Such a great place to dance and great music. Amazing service from my server Michelle. She was super friendly and created a fun atmosphere. Highly recommend!!!
Feeling like being talked down to? Go here. Ive spent plenty of a great nights at this place before now. Which means Ive spent a lot of money here. I have even recommended my friends to go and have a great time at this place. Tonight, I was met by someone at the front door, asked to check my ID, then called me stupid for not knowing it was teen night. Sorry I dont follow your social media posts or live my life by your schedule but your reaction is uncalled for. I will tell any friends, visitors, and others who care to not spend your money or time here. Your front door staff is a joke.
We were supposed to celebrate a 30th birthday here but came down with Covid a few days before hand. We had spent a lot of money and they refunded us. If that isn’t great service, I don’t know what is! We will keep coming back.
The manager tonight was an angry,egotistical jerk. We were entertaining business owners from Venezuela and Italy. The manager told them to hwt away from the dance floor and had the POLICE escort them out. A total embarrassment. We will NEVER go back, nor will any of our friends in Grand Lakes, Cross Creek or Cinco Ranch! In fact, we will explore the legal options surrounding this case.
Great place to dance country music and have fun with friends
Went there for New Years, had a great time. The staff was on que and the multiple bars were always accessible. Inside and outside played excellent music throughout the night. Would definitely recommend!
I love spending my free time here its such an amazing place to have a great time! They have great drinks and the energy here is awesome. We love going to get our drinks made by Hector!
The bartenders will ignore you if you dont tip them. I stopped buying drinks at this place.
We were there for opening night Sneak Peek. Totally packed but expected. We have been back on a Thursday and on a Friday. We go for the dancing so my review is oriented that way. Pros: Thursdays not very crowded and lots of space on the floor. Friday was very crowded on the floor after 9pm. Fortunately most dancers followed line of dance with good floor craft. The music was great with mix of twostep and country polka along with a few waltz, WCS, and even a cha cha. (Although Thursday the DJ did play 6 polkas in a row).. Two Cons: 1) The floor on Friday was completely dusted with dance wax/sawdust which made dancing like dancing on ice. Very slippery and dangerous. Dance wax in the corners is fine for those who need it but a complete dusting is terrible. 2) It would be nice if they opened at 6pm or even 7pm so we could dance some before the floor is filled later at night with those who did not necessarily come to dance..
Best place to feel safe. Plenty of security and nice atmosphere. I love the decorations its feels so comfortable.
It was New Years Eve/New Years Day, I was having fun until end, they had remaining balloons from the drop at the top of ceiling, which was supposed to be for everyone, but anyway one of the workers there was knocking the remaining balloons down, I grabbed one, after I popped it he was rude to me and told me I should not have done that, I am thinking he was trying to make it to where his friends could get it, which was wrong on his part. I told him not to disrespect me like that.
Hector is my go-to bartender! He’s always so polite and on top of the job. He’s very helpful when looking for drink suggestions. He makes my experience at WR worthwhile.
I love Thursday nights at whiskey river! Great music, I always have great time
Nice facility, but their well liquors are awful. Im from out of town, and expected it to be a country dancehall so was disappointed that they were having latin dance lessons.
Very beautiful country club, the music is wonderful and the DJ was the best! A really nice country club to go and have fun! Excellent Customer service , very good bartenders & servers .
Totally loved the BBQ! You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. I went during lunch on a Thursday and had the best time. The food, service and music were great!
Very pricey! Make sure you get receipts for all transactions!! Over charged and double charged on single purchases. Too many young people drinking in the restroom with small bottles of liquor they bring in.
Great ambience, the steak night dinner was Texas big. The steak could probably use a little more salt. Need some light at the tables so you can see what you are eating.
Always have a great time at WRW! Its a fun place to meet old and new friends. This is my go-to place for country dancing.
The best country dance bar in the Houston area.
Great environment, diverse crowd, great prices on drinks
If you want a great night out, head here I’ve been coming for over 5 years and don’t plan on stopping.
Great place. If you like dancing & a western theme, its perfect.
Parking was tricky but had a lot of fun regardless. Good atmosphere just prepare to sweat lol.
Best place for country dancing I’ve been coming here since they first opened the staff has always greeted us and make us feel comfortable.Sara and Kylie are very attentive to the customers and make sure we are taken care of and the music is a great mixture DJ Damain knows how to keep the crowd going I highly recommend Whiskey River West for a night out 🤠
A place to go if you want a good time. Hector is one hell of a bartender. Treated me and my family like we were family.
...no Johnny Cashno George Jonesno Waylon Jenningsno Hank Williamsone Willie Nelson: “Whiskey River”so, really, Whiskey River is a bar that plays contemporary music some of which is played on country radio. Hard core country music fans may need to find a grittier Texas dance hall.
Had the BBQ today and damnnn. Tried all the meats favs are jalapeno sausage, brisket, turkey. And the sides are good but once you eat the green beans Jesus taps you in the shoulder and said thats the shi huh.
The bartender was super sweet and nice. But the place was super dead. I would not come back and stick with whiskey river off the 1960. This place was super by dead.
Fun place to relax after a long day. Very nice dance hall. Great ambience. I was surprised that they provided food as well. Good place for great country dancers.
Love the food and received it fast thru Uber eats. Ribs are amazing along with the sausage and of course the sides. Will definitely order from there again.
You have to come visit Cynthia! Shes extremely sweet and not to mention gorgeous! Shes very fun to talk to while she serves up your favorite drink! 😁
Was in last Saturday for the first time ever and the atmosphere was great. I had great time! My bartender Jasmyne did an awesome job!
Great atmosphere! Nice decor!drink specials! Fun all around!
This has got to be one of the greatest dance Halls in Texas! Staff is the greatest Ive had the pleasure of being served by! Please get out here as soon as you can!
Refreshing to have something nice to look forward to in Katy area. The beer was cold as can be, the air was smoke free, and the music kept the vibe going.
Awesome place. Great músic. Angie served my drinks. Great environment.
Very inconsiderate place blasting music at 2 am so loud that it’s waking everyone up in the apartments half a mile away on the other side of the highway! There are hundreds of families trying to sleep!
Friendly staff. Very clean. Great dance floor. Great outside area. Riding the bull was fun. Cant wait to go back.
Pork Chop at the door was so helpful. And inside he was so personable and attentive to my party.Thank you we DEFINITELY Will be back as long as Pork Chops there!!
First night there and got waited by Michelle . Super friendly and made sure I was taken care of . I would definitely recommend this place to my friends and family !
Always love going to whiskey river, one of the better bars in the area! Also always great seeing my favorite and sweetest bartender Hector!
First time at whiskey river west and I had such a fun time . Michelle is a great waitress highly recommend her .
Great music, drinks, and a safe environment. Security was always present and huge venue so not overcrowded. Will good back.
Waaaaaay to noisy and junk music. This place is annoying a mile away. NOT for residential use!
Love this place!! Had an Amazing time! The service was great, music was awesome and the drinks were cold. Can’t wait to go back!
Love to come here for dancing and drinks. My bartender Hector is the absolute best and never disappoints on service or tasty drinks. ❤️😉
Couldnt be happier with the customer service. DJs inside and outside both are on point, BBQ is awsome. Its nice to have a place close by to go to .
My girls and I visited about 2 weeks ago and this place is awesome!! Costumer service is really good, tacos are great! Will definitely be back :)
Had the bbq during the day and it was great!! Also, had the late night tacos from dance hall they tasted so good! Love this place!
Always a great time when I come to whiskey river west especially how Michelle takes care of me with my drinks very attentive and sweet !
Always lots of fun. Hector is the best bartender! Very friendly and makes great drinks!
The dance floor is really sticky. Should be sanded and kept up. No drinks Should be allowed on dance floor. No one should stand on the floor.
Went Sunday and had some BBQ and two step lessons. It was a good time. Very nice atmosphere and attentive staff.
Love coming here every chance I get ! Great music, food, and drinks. Hector makes the best drinks too!
Great dance club! Everyone’s friendly. The best bartender Laura M. Friendly and makes great drinks!
Laura is my favorite bartender! Shes so knowledgeable and fast! Wouldnt go to anyone else!
I am thrilled that Whiskey River opened up just blocks away from us! Great food and music to dance until late into the night!!!
Had a great time! We had a friends farewell party here, it had a great atmosphere, a lot of open bars and a great patio!
The CMA s last nite - Tyler Hubbard - Dancing in the country I cant get Dave to play it- - Damon does
Horrible bartender-servings spend your money at big Texas.
Amazing place ..I highly recommend,so much fun !Good management.
We were here for a little wedding celebration and Sarah was our waitress. She gave us great service the entire night!
Nice place staff excellent
Waist of money, bad service, rude staff, bartenders stole yours drinks, while dancing..... very bad experience ..... never aigain ... ...
Sarah hosted our small Wedding get together and she was great and very helpful! Thank you and God Bless!
Had a great time there, first time being there, won’t be the last
Tasty BBQ sandwich. Eager staff. Casual patio. Missed the music -- expect that would be fun too.
WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE EVER. AND TELL THE BARTENDER OUTSIDE TO PRACTICE ON HER MAKEUP SKILLS
Laura M is the best! Quick and friendly service, the only bartender I go to! Highly recommended her!!
Big thanks to my boy JOEY for our party reservations ! Everything was nice and smooth from drinks , environment and our reservations! Will be back !
The environment is lit, staff is fantastic. Absolutely my new favorite dance hall! ❤