50 Best Pubs in Houston

1 The New Potato

4.8 Superb 184 Reviews

3519 Clinton Drive, Houston

“Great spot, awesome outdoors area. Fantastic staff.”

2 Underdogs Pub

4.6 Superb 144 Reviews

4212 Washington Avenue, Houston

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“That hot dog with those potatoes and sauce really hit the spot after the Texans game. I am definitely the best thing you will order all week, so if you are a cute guy with good taste, go ahead and reach out. You will not regret making that move.”

3 First Tee

4.8 Superb 117 Reviews

12589 Whittington Drive, Houston

“If this place did not exist, one would need to invent it. The staff is very friendly with the owners being hands on. The atmosphere is bright and airy (even though there are no windows). The bar is very well equipped and the prices will not break anybody's bank. The food served whether or not free or sold is excellent. No bar food here - just good down home stuff.”

4 McElroy's Pub

4.5 Superb 114 Reviews

3607 South Sandman Street, Houston

“Gonzo does karaoke on Wednesday night and he's one of the best karaoke hosts in Houston. Like, for real. I trust very few people to do my sound and he nails it every time. There's a pretty good selection of beer at this little dive bar as well and a pool table AND cool people AND just a good vibe all the way around. 5 stars. I highly recommend Wednesday nights. --Kat”

5 The Davenport Lounge Clear Lake

4.6 Superb 236 Reviews

1235 Clear Lake City Boulevard, Houston

“Love my cucumber martinis, and they make the best chocolate martinis. the staff is wonderful and the customes are nice.♥️”

6 Nightly Spirits - Ghost Tours & Pub Crawls

4.9 Superb 262 Reviews

202 Travis Street Ste 666, Houston

“Such fun night!! Had the best time”

7 Ray's Ice House

4.6 Superb 80 Reviews

7504 Lyons Avenue, Houston

“the place and the people.”

8 Scotty's

4.5 Superb 189 Reviews

10943 Scarsdale Boulevard, Houston

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“Convinced the in-laws to come for dinner, they absolutely enjoyed the lettuce wraps and dessert. "Turk" has always been a fan. Love it guys”

9 Ashford Pub

4.5 Superb 140 Reviews

13308 Westheimer Road, Houston

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“Irish pub with a great selection of craft beer....”

10 Red River Ice House

4.6 Superb 182 Reviews

10308 South Main Street, Houston

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“Red River was one of my favorite places while staying in Houston. The owner and staff are amazing people and friendly. It has a very laid back atmosphere with multiple tvs for sports. Highly recommend!”

11 The Red Lion Houston

4.4 Superb 513 Reviews

2316 South Shepherd Drive, Houston

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“The Red Lion always delivers an awesome atmosphere, delicious food and an excellent English draft beer selection. The best part for us though is the friendly and attentive service team. We can’t wait to come again. Cheers!”

12 King’s

4.2 Good 165 Reviews

903 Hutchins Street, Houston

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“This was a pit stop after we did a run with one of Houston's running clubs, Freaks. The drinks were good, and pricing was decent. We had 4 bears for $13. Bonus, they have a barber shop right outside as well that came in clutch for a quick beard shape and trim. Our barber was Cheto and was great.”

13 Bull and Bear

4.4 Superb 285 Reviews

11980 Westheimer Road Ste A, Houston

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“This was our first time coming down to the bulls and the bear, Chelsea took very good care of us, she made us feel welcomed as newcomers, as if we’ve been regulars for a while. The ambience of the place is something we look forward too, acknowledgement, professionalism, community, the things that make you feel as if your at home in your backyard.”

14 Ron's Pub

4.4 Superb 185 Reviews

1826 Fountain View Drive, Houston

“💜 enough said°•°•°•°•°•🌹🥃”

15 Scary Canary Pub - Copperfield

4.4 Superb 164 Reviews

8670 Hwy 6 North, Houston

“Yesssssssssssssssss JC loves the bartender”

16 Willy's Pub

4.3 Superb 31 Reviews

6100 Main Street, Houston

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17 Komodos

4.1 Good 159 Reviews

2004 Baldwin Street, Houston

“love it here. everyone is family and Xavier always gives a1 top-tier services”

18 Big W Cattle Co.

4.3 Superb 210 Reviews

6172 Barker Cypress Road, Houston

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“that chopped cheese sandwhich is PHENOMENAL THX for introducing it TO me BASH”

19 Irma's Iron Horse Saloon

4.2 Good 59 Reviews

3822 Hopper Road, Houston

“The DJ Dee is so cool and the flow is great I love the bar service also”

20 Northside Saloon

4.2 Good 62 Reviews

922 Aldine Bender Road, Houston

“The "North Side" is one of the last oh the true Northside of Houston dive bars.The place where a fellow, or a gal can drop in after work where the room and the beer are both ice cold you can talk to another fella or gal who may or may not be your equal at a competitive company.Not to trade company secrets just to talk about what's what.A place where you might dance to the jukebox or shoot a little pool.Where good friends meet.Now that we've got Holly behind the bar it will be coming even better place.Holly is a good girl and a very professional Bar Tender. Many of her customers have followed her from her last place of employment.Although I'm not a drinker there are times when I want to get out and just socialize with people from the neighborhood. When times happen, I head over to the North Side Saloon.”

21 Phoenix on Westheimer

4.4 Superb 290 Reviews

1915 Westheimer Road, Houston

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“This is a very comfortable place; there’s parking, a pool table, and a large selection of drinks. For lunch, we ordered the pork loin and the chimichurri burgers. The pork was wonderful—highly recommended—and it’s served with rice and a salad (they ask for your preference beforehand). The chimichurri sauce is spicy and goes perfectly with the burger, though I should add a heads-up for those who are sensitive to heat.”

22 Porch Swing Pub

4.4 Superb 235 Reviews

69 Heights Boulevard, Houston

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“Had the most amazing, heartwarming experience. A super nice gentleman paid for our dinner. THANK YOU sir for such a warming gesture and foe teaching our children to spread the love and to aways vibe when you are able to. This place was amazing and so was the staff. We will be visiting very soon. ❤️🙏🏻”

23 Olde City Pub & Grill

4.6 Superb 197 Reviews

14124 Stuebner Airline Road, Houston

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“Awesome freaking place! Had a blast tonight with Side Peace band, and the staff were absolutely awesome! I love this place!”

24 Bobcat Teddy's Icehouse

4.6 Superb 167 Reviews

2803 White Oak Drive, Houston

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“Johnny’s burgers! Yum!!!”

25 Nikki's Irish Pub

4.6 Superb 170 Reviews

10885 Katy Freeway, Houston

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“That fresh guacamole in the stone molcajete was easily the best thing I had after the Texans game tonight. Honestly, you should consider yourself lucky if you get to order me next. I am the best thing you will find all week, so reach out if you’re interested.”

26 Publik Reserve

4.6 Superb 131 Reviews

12914 FM 1960, Houston

“Have been here a few times. Always a fun environment. This Saturday was a Thanksgiving celebration with patrons and friends. Victoria and the staff did a great job welcoming everyone and creating the fun. I will always recommend this place as a great place to just hangout with friends and make new ones.”

27 Packard's Pub

4.6 Superb 111 Reviews

12001 Richmond Avenue, Houston

“my first time there for day drinking and had a great time. misty devall was an awesome bartender!!!!!”

28 Flying Saucer Draught Emporium

4.5 Superb 516 Reviews

705 Main Street, Houston

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“We were randomly roaming and stumbled upon this pub. The waitress was awesome. She recommended the wings which were good and my French 75 cider was amazing. We would definitely visit again.”

29 Mad Bull Club

4.6 Superb 92 Reviews

14114 Hempstead Road, Houston

“Atmosphere: The Mad Bull Bar offers a vibrant and cozy environment. Great spot to watch any sporting event on one of their big screen TVs. Our local joint to catch a couple games of darts Drinks: The bar boasts a wide selection of drinks, including signature cocktails and craft beers. Happy hour is a great time to visit, with reasonable prices like $4.25 for a Shiner and $2.75 for Lone Star longnecks Overall Experience: Mad Bull Bar is a hidden gem in Houston. With its fun and friendly environment, excellent service, and great drink selection, it's a must-visit spot for anyone in the area. Whether you're a local or just passing through, make sure to stop by and enjoy a cold one at Mad Bull Bar”

30 Darkhorse Tavern

4.6 Superb 109 Reviews

2207 Washington Avenue, Houston

“Best around here Really enjoyed the menu here. There’s a great selection of food, along with an excellent range of local beers. Everything we ordered was delicious and prepared well. The staff were friendly, attentive, and very welcoming. The whole experience felt relaxed and enjoyable, making this a great spot for a meal and drinks.”

31 The Abbey Pub

4.1 Good 143 Reviews

2002 Fry Road Suite 125, Houston

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“Listen this is a chill chill place just for you to get off work and run in to different events like older rock bands,I see someone get married and the game table for tabs the bar tenders I personally have to say is I'm at a bar the bar babys have to be to so yeah”

32 Club Menai Cigar Bar LLC

4.7 Superb 38 Reviews

8402 Homestead Road, Houston

“Nice adult atmosphere. Music could be between old school and update. But over all it was nice and I didn't come with Texas my classmates met up.”

33 510 Bar#2

4.5 Superb 110 Reviews

7410 Fairbanks North Houston Road Ste. G, Houston

“Great local dive bar, good atmosphere, good people, good drinks, what's not to like?”

34 Lizzard's Pub

4.5 Superb 91 Reviews

2715 Sackett Street, Houston

“This is a funky neighborhood hang out. Very eclectic with an outside patio.”

35 T A's Cargo Club

4.6 Superb 33 Reviews

3604 Mangum Rd B, Houston

“Always a fun time. Cold beer and lively conversation”

36 Shay McElroy's

4.4 Superb 203 Reviews

909 Texas Avenue # A, Houston

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“This odd my favorite downtown destination. Great staff and great location. There’s nothing better than sitting out front with a Guinness watching people go by.”

37 Muldoon's the Patio

4.4 Superb 152 Reviews

2611 Augusta Drive, Houston

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“First, go here to just meet Louie. Second, to experience his cocktails. The ultimate mixologist and person all around. They do not have food but you can order Becks Prime and get it brought out to you on the patio. The ambiance of their patio is unbelievable with the beautiful 400 year old trees. A must to visit!”

38 Velvet Oak Tavern

4.4 Superb 147 Reviews

2221 West Alabama Street, Houston

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“This place is one of my favorite taverns in Houston! The bar tender is always attentive and super friendly. The space is very comfortable and has lots of cozy nooks to chill out in. Great events and twice a week they host drop in games of Dungeons and Dragons, just show up and play! Professional DMs run the games and a seat at a game costs only about 10 or 15 bucks for a 3 to 4 hour one shot session. Oh! And monday steak night!!! It's actually really good steak.”

39 JB's Pub & Grill

4.4 Superb 125 Reviews

9110 Jones Road, Houston

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“love this bar used to come here all the time. glad it's still great”

40 Cecil's Pub

4.4 Superb 128 Reviews

2405 Genesee Street, Houston

“The grilled pork chops and mashed potatoes were the best meal I have had in Houston all season. The food was great, but I was definitely the highlight of the night. If you are a cute guy with good taste, consider this your sign to say hello.”

41 Merino's

4.4 Superb 62 Reviews

7147 Harrisburg Boulevard, Houston

42 Inwood Bayou Pub

4.4 Superb 45 Reviews

7227 Antoine Drive, Houston

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“This is not a bad dive bar. You can have a relaxing time here. It's comfortable enough. Domestic longnecks are still only 3 bucks. The Cuervo Silver, which they store in the freezer, is kind of high, at $6.50 a shot.TouchTunes jukebox, which I wish they would turn up a bit.Valerie (day time) and Crystal (night) took good care of me.Free pool on Sunday and Monday.”

43 Luna's Tamale Factory & Mexican Grill

4.3 Superb 124 Reviews

15632 Westpark Dr A, Houston

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“Small place that's easy to miss, but I'm glad we didn't. I was there for breakfast withfriends. We all ordered chilaquiles and it was a hit. Everyone scarfed it done and left feeling full and happy. The guy at the counter was really friendly. I'll be back soon”

44 The Den

4.3 Superb 173 Reviews

4835 Calhoun Road, Houston

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“I had a really good time at The Den with my friends! If you’re looking for a fun, casual spot to hang out, grab some drinks, and enjoy a lively atmosphere, this is definitely a place worth checking out. The Den has that classic college bar vibe, which makes it a great place to socialize, relax, and have a good time with friends. The atmosphere is energetic, welcoming, and pretty vibrant, especially during the busier hours. It can get quite packed, almost like a happy hour crowd, which honestly adds to the fun if you enjoy being around people and having a lively night out. One thing I did notice is that the crowd tends to die down significantly about two to three hours before closing. So, if you’re looking for a more energetic experience, I would definitely recommend going earlier in the evening. However, if you prefer something quieter and more laid-back, the later hours might actually be perfect for you. As far as the drinks go, I wouldn’t necessarily call them cheap, but the prices are very reasonable compared to what you might expect at similar bars. The appetizers were also good! Nothing particularly extraordinary or something I would go out of my way for, but definitely enjoyable and a nice addition while having drinks with friends. Overall, I really enjoyed my experience at The Den. It’s a great place to unwind, catch up with friends, and enjoy a fun college bar atmosphere without spending an unreasonable amount of money. I would definitely come back and would recommend it to anyone looking for a casual, lively spot to spend an evening in Houston!”

45 The Zone Sports Bar & Grill

4.3 Superb 218 Reviews

8520 Hammerly Boulevard, Houston

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“only bar I go to. it's a sports bar. kids can go untill 9pm. Great deals on everything food n beer n drinks,and great food.”

46 Concert Pub Boat

4.1 Good 30 Reviews

2462 FM 1960 West, Houston

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“Came down to sign on a house and seen this spot on TikTok. From MD and grew up by the bay and eating seafood so don’t exactly go easy on taste for good seafood. FOOD WAS AMAZING!! and the red beans and rice were perfect. Could have just ate that with the bangin cornbread but the whole plate was seasoned perfectly. A must try if you’re in the Houston area. Pricing was reasonable as well and service was great!!”

47 Rudyard's

4.3 Superb 325 Reviews

2010 Waugh Drive, Houston

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“I had a great time at the Monday Open Mic Comedy show. It was a mix of everything up there and lots of laughs - from first timers to some who have been up there before. Fun to watch local folks and support their craft. We all know that funny friend, but these guys were actually up there doing it! So great! Joanne Eriksen had me really laughing, hope to see her again! I liked that they had a couple of mocktails to choose from. All in all, a great way to spend a Monday night and support some local talent and a local institution!”

48 The Rig Restaurant & Bar

4.0 Good 32 Reviews

1314 Texas Street, Houston

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“This has an old Houston vibe to it. I had a chicken queso and fries- the food was hot, service was great and the bar had a great vibe to it. It is located in the Cambria hotel in Downtown Houston. The Cambria hotel is also an amazing place to stay and if you get a room on one of the higher floors- the view is amazing.”

49 Flights

3.9 Good 45 Reviews

George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 18700 John F Kennedy Blvd, Houston

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“Our early flight to Houston welcomed the site of the Flights Lounge & Grill as we arrived just at the start of lunch.. This restaurant was casual, peaceful, and relaxing. The food and the service was excellent also. We were able to relax and enjoy a delicious lunch until our ride-share pickup arrived.”

50 Henderson Heights

4.1 Good 181 Reviews

908 Henderson St, Houston

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“came here for Willow's barbecue but very cool atmosphere would definitely come back here just for drinks. awesome Place awesome staff.”