Our next all-member happy hour is just around the corner! Join us for a relaxed evening with your fellow Preservation Houston and Pier & Beam members from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 23, at Under the Volcano, 2349 Bissonnet Street.
The one-story building near Rice Village began as an ice house in the 1940s, later became Munchies Café, and has housed Volcano since 1989. The bar takes its name from Under the Volcano, Malcolm Lowry’s 1947 novel set in Mexico on the Day of the Dead. Inspired by that story, the owners filled the space with art, décor and furniture purchased in Mexico, giving the bar its distinctive personality.
Today, the funky yellow house is known for its tropical patios, neighborhood atmosphere and inventive cocktails. Favorites include a strawberry basil margarita and the bar’s signature frozen screwdriver — more than a million of those have been poured over the years.
Whether you’ve been a PH member for years or are just getting involved, this is a great chance to meet others who share your enthusiasm for Houston’s history and architecture. You’ll also have a chance to chat with us about our work, upcoming events and the latest preservation news, all in a relaxed and welcoming setting.
Feel free to bring a friend or two, and remember that happy hours are casual: Come when you can, leave when you’re ready and pick up your own tab.
RSVP today so we know to expect you — and we look forward to seeing you on the 23rd!