RIPCORD

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715 Fairview St
Houston, TX 77006
RIPCORD is an iconic gay bar known for Bear, Cub, Daddy, Chaser, Leather and Masculine men. Established in 1980, RIPCORD is the second oldest gay bar in Texas and is a staple in the gay community, hosting a wide range of events.

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Trip Archer R.
9/18/2023

Oh, Ripcord. I will miss you. Ripcord has been my go-to bar since moving to Houston. I've loved it, and come to love the ambiance, the crowd, the bartenders, the shows. Ripcord has it all. As a...

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Rick S.
8/23/2025

This is a great venue for most folks to go out for a drink and socialize. You don't have to be in the leather scene to enjoy yourself here. It has a pretty roomy patio out back so when the weather...

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Phuoc N.
6/15/2025

Ripcord is a very niche bar. You'll see a very specific type of environment. People that are generally friendly. Drinks typically come out fairly well-timed. The wait time generally isn't all too...

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Aubrie G.
3/12/2025

I absolutely loved this bar! The motto is "a place to be yourself" and it truly is! The staff was very kind. The other customers were also extremely friendly as well. The friends I went with early...

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Justin N.
11/17/2024

I moved to Houston in 2022 and since living here Ripcord has been my go to bar. I've never had a bad night here. I've had the pleasure to get to know most of the bartenders. David, Joe, Sam, and...

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