Houston is for the nerds. From Dragon Ball Z-inspired cafes, to the massive seasonal Comicpalooza, Sonic pop-ups, video game bars,, cosplay havens, and more, there are plenty of places to let your freak flag fly. Located in Sugar Land just outside of Houston, Anime Bar is a refuge for locals ready to geek out on cocktails, trivia, movies, karaoke, and more.
Opened in August 2022, the Anime Bar is features a digitally saturated interior adorned with neon lights, vibrant displays, and art installations featuring familiar anime characters.
The 18-and-up bar regularly features an exciting program of live events including a Nerdlesque show – which is exactly what it sounds like – trivia night (every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 pm), movie screenings, themed nights, and karaoke events. For more detailed information regarding the venue’s events, follow their socials here.
Drink-wise, Anime Bar features a variety of classic, seasonal, as well as more innovative elixirs. Here you can find traditional cocktails like margaritas, gimlets, palomas, and mint juleps, as well as specialty cocktails inspired by beloved anime series including the Prideful Supa Saiyan 2.0, Set Your Heart Ablaze, and Depths of the Ocean. Beer and mocktails are also available.
Visitors can also enjoy a small selection of light bites. Featured eats include Anime Fries, Yes Gyoza, and Popcorn Chicken.
The Anime Bar features a well-timed Happy Hour every Thursday, and Sunday from 4 – 7 pm with discounts on tap beer, spiked boba, well shots, and tempura fried shrimp. The Anime Bar is located at 11773 S Texas 6 in Sugar Land. The venue is open from 6 pm to 12 am on Thursdays, 6 pm to 2 am on Fridays and Saturdays, and from 6 pm to midnight on Sundays. The Anime Bar is closed Monday through Wednesday.