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Grasshopper, an Amsterdam-influenced bar, is located at 506
Main St., between Prairie and Texas, Downtown Houston. The original architect of the
Tudor revival style building is unknown, but
the building was constructed around the 1880's. The last known renovations to the facade of
the building were in 1928. The
original tenant of the building was a barber shop. Then around 1917, a lunch counter became the
new tenants. After some time, Barringer-Norton, fine men's clothes, moved into the
space and eventually changed its name to Norton Ditto. Zales Jewelers moved in and took over the building
in the 1930's. The building has been vacant since the mid
1980s. Houston's famous architect
Isaac Preminger was chosen to breathe new life into the
120-year-old building. The owner's
have gone to great lengths to renovate the historic building into
something truly unique.
The first
floor's long, flowing bar is constructed of a granite top with a floating
glass overlay. Beautiful, antique, gold mosaic, border
artwork, dating back to 1917, is at eye level around the entire length of
the first floor. Cozy banquettes are built along the wall with
low cocktail tables.
LATEST NEWS
"Grasshopper
Bong" drink.
An entire yard long reusable glass that can hold 42ounces of liquid!
If it's for a souvenir or just to
claim you finished the entire "Bong", make sure you've made
arrangements to get home!!!
Want VIP? Call or email the club to get a
copy of our all new "VIP package" options.
We have two new
VIP rooms and a selection of tables
to reserve for you and all your guests.
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