The Boondocks
9 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/houston10 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many commenters recommend The Boondocks, a Westheimer bar where a couple mention an upstairs area. A few say it sits within walking distance of other bars, and one lists it among spots for cheap drinks. One patron had a poor experience there.
Address
Boondocks, 1417 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006
At a glance
- Known for
- Upstairs area
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/teensylilladybug in r/houston · Jan 2025ambience
Recommends this chill dive bar with an upstairs dance floor as a good first stop.
- Recommendsu/donkeybrained420 in r/houston · Jul 2026price
Lists it among spots for cheap drinks.
- Recommendsu/a_tomsk in r/houston · Feb 2024
Suggests adding Boondocks to the Westheimer bar list.
- Recommendsu/Dependent_Store3377 in r/houston · Aug 2025
Listed in a walkable Montrose cluster suggested for bar hopping.
- Recommendsu/PaulandTheYeetles in r/houston · Dec 2025
Suggests Boondocks as one of a few spots worth checking out.
- Caveatu/FreeCartographer8 in r/houston · Feb 2024service
Had a poor experience at the bar, echoing an earlier complaint.
- Recommendsu/araselys in r/houston · Jan 2025
Suggests it, noting it also has an upstairs area.
- Recommendsu/Thyname in r/houston · Nov 2026
Commenter suggests this as a walking-distance option.
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- Recommendsu/Cooley_brown88 in r/houston · Sep 2026
Lists it among the great choices for this outing.
- Recommendsu/fragilevenus in r/houston · Jan 2025
Suggests it as a place to go.
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Details last checked 13 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.