R.I.P.: Gallant Knight

Tonight's the night - the last night of the Gallant Knight, unfortunately. Houstonist has scrounged for parking, queued up for cocktails and, most importantly, shaken our money-maker at the coolest little dive bar in town. Alas and alack, 'twill come to a screeching halt at the close of business this evening — or so we hear from the Chronicle.

It is truly a sad day as developers continue wreaking havoc on landmarks and some of our coolest places to hang, all in the name of dumbing down the inner city and bringing the suburbs inside the loop. OK, we admit the joint was sort of junky — that was the allure. But it was also the funky/cool fabulousness that made the Gallant Knight what it is/was.

Grab your friends, think about carpooling and head to the Gallant Knight to pay your final respects to one of the coolest blues/funk/jazz/soul bars Houston has ever known. It is a "school night" — but hey, it's the last dance for the Gallant.

The Gallant Knight
2337 W. Holcombe
713.665.9762
6 p.m. - Midnight