Anderson Fair

I went to see Texas legend, Susan Gibson!! It is a very small venue. The bathrooms are hard to use if you have any kind of mobility issues( weird old toilet up a few steps inside bathroom.) There are nice fans in the lobby to borrow and I really enjoyed my time. Nice old historic place.

This is a true Houston treasure. So many wonderful artists have filled the place with their magic. It is a listening room only. They have a small bar and small kitchen as well.

Timeless classic folk club. Pretty much same as first time went in 70s! CASH ONLY wine/beer bar.

Great music, great sound, intimate spot. One of Texas' best listening rooms. You should definitely pick a show and come experience some great singer songwriters. They also have a surprisingly large beer selection and a kitchen if you're hungry.

The staff was extremely accommodating to myself and my mother so she could see a show that she wanted to see for a long time. She has cancer and it makes her moving around hard they were great to let me in to help her in and out and let me park close so we could get in and out easily. I can't be more appreciative of our experience with the staff and venue.

You're flanked by champions the moment you walk into this place, their portraits hung on the wall on either side. Over five decades as one of Houston's most iconic venues, it has hosted the likes of Townes Van Zandt, Lyle Lovett, Nanci Griffith, Robert Earl Keen, and many more. Live albums, television segments, and even a documentary. The staff of dedicated volunteers work year round to keep the legacy alive, shutting down in the summer for renovations and repairs, and then starting back up in the fall with weekly concerts, benefit events, and monthly songwriter circles. Come take a spin on the red brick floor and pay your respects to all those who came before. It's well worth the pilgrimage.

Intimate historic music venue with kind folks, great music, and affordable beer and wine!

We enjoy this venue and the uniqueness of it. Historic!

I went to see Texas legend, Susan Gibson!! It is a very small venue. The bathrooms are hard to use if you have any kind of mobility issues( weird old toilet up a few steps inside bathroom.) There are nice fans in the lobby to borrow and I really enjoyed my time. Nice old historic place.

This is a true Houston treasure. So many wonderful artists have filled the place with their magic. It is a listening room only. They have a small bar and small kitchen as well.

Timeless classic folk club. Pretty much same as first time went in 70s! CASH ONLY wine/beer bar.

Great music, great sound, intimate spot. One of Texas' best listening rooms. You should definitely pick a show and come experience some great singer songwriters. They also have a surprisingly large beer selection and a kitchen if you're hungry.

The staff was extremely accommodating to myself and my mother so she could see a show that she wanted to see for a long time. She has cancer and it makes her moving around hard they were great to let me in to help her in and out and let me park close so we could get in and out easily. I can't be more appreciative of our experience with the staff and venue.

You're flanked by champions the moment you walk into this place, their portraits hung on the wall on either side. Over five decades as one of Houston's most iconic venues, it has hosted the likes of Townes Van Zandt, Lyle Lovett, Nanci Griffith, Robert Earl Keen, and many more. Live albums, television segments, and even a documentary. The staff of dedicated volunteers work year round to keep the legacy alive, shutting down in the summer for renovations and repairs, and then starting back up in the fall with weekly concerts, benefit events, and monthly songwriter circles. Come take a spin on the red brick floor and pay your respects to all those who came before. It's well worth the pilgrimage.

Intimate historic music venue with kind folks, great music, and affordable beer and wine!

We enjoy this venue and the uniqueness of it. Historic!

Still A great music venue Porter Davis harmonica player supremely this is an institution Go Enjoy Support it

Quaint little private setting to listen to an artist's sounds. It's as if you were invited by the musician for your own private show. Sound is very good and there's is a nice selection of very reasonably priced craft beers for you to enjoy. Not to mention it's in the Texas State Historical Association list of famous places! Good times if you can find it!

Are you going to Anderson Fair? If you like catching great music at one of the country's oldest venues in continuous operation, then you probably are. And if not, you should be. Anderson Fair has been hosting up and coming artists since the '60s, like Lyle Lovett, Lucinda Williams, Robert Earl Keen, up to Austin favorite Matt the Electrician, and just this past weekend I caught Ray Bonneville open for porterdavis. An intimate setting with a small stage and a few tables and chairs scattered about, AFair offers patrons an opportunity to get up close and personal with the music. Anderson Fair has built up its eclectic character over the years, and its history is in the walls. From the restaurant and coffee shop days of the '60s and '70s when artists would meet and mingle, up to today's more limited openings for scheduled shows Thursday to Saturday, regulars and benefactors have helped with repairs, and you can see the sort of fittings and hallmarks of the old place that you can't design on the front end, the sort of frissons that only come with age and experience. If those walls could talk... in fact, if the headshots on the walls of all the artists that have passed through AFair's doors could talk, what a story they'd tell. Upon entering, you'll pay a cover that will vary depending on the artist, and straight ahead you'll see a small walk-up window where you can order beer, wine, or food from the small menu on the wall. Peeking back into the kitchen from the counter, I could see that the "Killer Nachos" certainly live up to their name, but since we had just come from a dinner party, I didn't partake. To the left of the counter is a small library and sitting area, and around the corner to the right is the stage. We sat down at a group of tables, and the exposed ducting and electrical only served to heighten the loft-like minimalism that reminds you the only sensory perception they're trying to impress is your auditory. In fact, I first thought there actually was a large second story loft above where we were sitting, until I saw people walking around up there upside down, and realized I was looking at a large mirror. Both acts played great sets, and the intoxicating ballads of these singer/songwriters, carrying on the tradition of troubadours who have gone before, left everyone in high spirits. And I'm sure the wine helped. Afterwards, the artists were selling CDs and chatting with the patrons, smoking out front and finishing their beers before dispersing into the stormy night. Why haven't you heard of Anderson Fair? Why haven't you been? For one, it's tucked away about a block off Montrose, back behind The Art League, Inversion Coffee, and Texas Art Supply. And second, they're not open as often as they once were. But to help get the story out, they're actually working on putting a movie together, a documentary that should be out later this year. Check out the schedule on their homepage, and catch a show. You'll be glad you did. They're cash only, so don't forget to bring some, along with the parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme.

Wonderfully intimate venue. Cash only. Nice craft beer list. Wine too. Holds maybe 50 seats. Nothing fancy but full of history. Loved everything about it.

We saw Pat Byrne last night and had a wonderful time . I enjoyed the casual, friendly atmosphere. I wish I had heard of Anderson Fair earlier.

Awessome venue for shows. Staff was welcoming and friendly. Drinks were decent and they had food options too. Definitely a relaxed spot.

If you like the Mucky Duck then this is another great place to come see. Anderson Fair has MORE history and a MORE intimate setting than Mucky Ducky. It's a simple, small, music venue with a great view from anywhere you sit. It's a listening venue, this is not the place for chatter. This is where you come see an artist sing his songs simply, the way they do best. I definitely recommend checking this place out. It's only open when they have a gig, pretty good bottled and can beer selection, and run by volunteers.

Anderson Fair is a great place to go and unwind after a long day. It has a different pace and gets one away from the Houston hustle and bustle. The people here are great, i had great service. On top of all that, Anderson Fair has a great music vibe and a good selection of musicians.

This is a real gem of a place with a lot of history and somewhat hidden in the Montrose area. You'll find a lot of great folk acts that play here often. They aren't open for business every night, just when they have shows booked. Do make sure to check out this venue sometime because the way things are changing in this neighborhood, who knows how long this sweet place will last.

Rumor is that Nashville musician/songwriter "Mean Mary is due to play in March, sure hope so.... Already have promises of 20-25 tickets to friends.....,will work on others later.... Mary is a most talented young lady.... and Anderson Fair is a super venue, so all should go well for both parties. nbh

This is Houstons' version of the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville. The sound is fantastic and the staff is dedicated to keep it that way. They only accept cash so hit the bank first.

I have never been to a better venue! The cover is always reasonable, and the volunteer staff is so amazing! They make great affordable food, and the artists they get are the real deal. I love this place. It's a quiet listening room-type venue. It's perfect for dates.

Always love coming to Anderson Fair. It's so cozy, and truly a "listening room", as they call it. Drinks are cheap, and the sound quality is top notch. Never a bad time here!

You can't get a venue more intimate than this. Everything about the location is awesome. Staff, food, beer, artists...all of them are a win.