50 Best Pubs in Houston

“It's a great place for St Patrick's Day“

“This is a very chill spot for drinks with a small outdoor patio. Inside is cozy, with a cheers like vibe. Drinks are cheap. No food served inside but it is next to a columbian food truck. TouchTunes. Usually can find 1-2 chess games being played (boards are stored with the bar tenders and are behind the bar). Parking can be hard to find on weekends“

“parking is a bit tight when crowded but as expected since the place is pretty large! we went for christmas themed drinks & trivia night — overall good vibes! i can see why this spot has so many regularsfood here is decently priced & generously “

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

“When I'm on the east side of town, I stop in for a drink or two. I met Katie, the bartender & we talked through finding me a drink for today. She made me a blood orange margarita, my 1st ever
It was good!!! Thank you, Katie!!!“

“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.“

“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“

“Nice pub (bar and grill for you locals) with a laid back old world atmosphere.
I’m impressed with the presentation of my order of sweet potato fries in their own miniature fry basket. The fries are delicious and the service attentive.“

“Yesssssssssssssssss JC loves the bartender“

“The best group of bartenders and staff in Houston! I’d recommend this place to anyone. The employees make the atmosphere so fun!“

“Favorite place bc it has pool, darts, cheap beer, and classic rock playing all the time. Also has kinda nice leather indoor seating with a cool back patio. Also isn't super packed. Fits every desire I have in a bar where I want to bring a date “

“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.“

“Great prices! super cool bar to come and just chill alone, or chat (everyone’s so nice☺️). Definitely gives a neighborhood vibe, I noticed many people know each other. There’s bingo, & lots of different fun events. & great drink specials! They’re prices are super fair & bar tender is cool & attentive.(I forgot his name.. maybe Cody? Caucasian male, glasses & hat).“

“My friend and I had the pleasure of finding this spot by accident. We stumbled in on a cold rainy night and met Andrew. He made us feel right at home and was friendly our entire stay. He is also very knowledgeable when it comes to drink making and produced a few great ones for me and my friend.“

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

“I have not been to here for a few years, ever since I moved across the state. However, this place is awesome, just never reviewed it till now. I remember one occasion I got a little too drunk with my bestfriend and passed out in the bathroom, until my brother and bestfriends wife came to our rescue. Sure had a bad hangover, but have a funny story to last a lifetime. Thank you!“

“Such fun night!! Had the best time“

“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!“

“The Upside Pub is one of my favorite local spots & has been for a while, so I should’ve left this review sooner in support of them. The whole team there always takes great care of me and everyone else there. They serve great food, they know their drinks, they care to get to know all of their customers, especially their locals. Paige invests in the community, sponsoring clubs, hosting events, and going above & beyond. If more businesses operated like The Pub, the world would be a much better place.“

“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“

“go there. well I couldn't keep this short so have fun and go visit.“

“It was a wonderful experience I have been here at least 6 times and I do not go to bars. They have good food you must try the wings. When I first came in I was not acknowledged it made me feel a certain type of way but Kesh she was off the clock and made me feel welcomed after that the staff was more attentive. The band was great Kollective Mind must visit!!!“

“Hot as hell in that place / bit lazy waitress - not very welcoming / BUT the wings were awesome / I’ll be back just for that- there fresh- perfect amount of sauce and cooked to perfection .. service definitely can be way better / and shut the damn windows if it’s 80 degrees out/ if I wanna sit outside I “

“This place was absolutely packed for the national championship game and the staff and owner were amazing with everything going on. Highly recommend simply for their attention to detail and caring for the consumer. Thank you so much for the hospitality.“

“The new staff is amazing, bar looks better, and the back setup is awesome.“

“I love the patio in the back! It's dog friendly and you can order puppy burgers for your pup!“

“the people the drinks the music all are great“

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

“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“

“One of the oldest ice houses in Houston. Great atmosphere and genuinely coolest bars in Houston.“

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

“If you’re looking for a bar like cheers where everybody knows your name-this is the place for you! All the bartenders are great, but Kathy and Miranda have truly become family! They take such good care of us! Even the food is great- shoutout to Pedro!“

“You know how theres that place where every one knows your name.. Thats nikkis. You member when the beastie boys said " you got a right to party!!".. You do that a nikkis. When people say the got friends in low places.. Those friends are at nikkis. So like they say on The Price is Right!!.. COME ON DOWN!!!“

“We hosted a bar tab here for a welcome event the night before our wedding and they went absolutely above and beyond. They blocked off some tables outside for us, printed some special signs and moved their regularly scheduled karaoke inside in case it got too loud (our guests loved the karaoke, it was a super fun activity to add to our event). They had asked in the run-up to the event if there were any special labels they could buy or drinks they could prepare, and wound up bringing us some bottles of champagne during the peak of the event, which was a really nice touch. They clearly understood the special nature of the night, were very considerate and wanted to make the evening fun for everyone. They were also very communicative in letting us know how the tab was going and when we got close to the amount we were capping the tab at. Overall, we really couldn't have asked for a more perfect night to kick off our wedding weekend. Joe was super helpful and we are so happy we chose this bar for our event. We'll definitely be coming here more often!“

“Sometimes a 4 star is actually a 5 star. This is where I go when I wanna isolate and not talk to anyone, but the few times that I have made friends there, it's been awesome. Lots of interesting folks here that have contributed to plenty of memorable interactions

Parking: No matter what day, you will find a spot 10-20 feet from a ramp leading to an entrance.

Wheelchair accessibility: There's three ramps leading up around the bar entrance. Very accessible.“

“Excellent food and excellent service! This location lives up to the Flying Saucer name and we were overall very pleased. They have plenty of awesome beers on tap and you can't go wrong with anything you order- but I highly recommend the Reuben!“

“We have been coming here for over 15 years. It’s quick and delicious! The man who owns the place is so nice and always remembers every customer, and their orders. Friendly environment and very chill. The gas station takes away from this gem but nevertheless we still come here.“

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

“Lovely bar, super friendly staff- and if they are reading this- I did wander off with the barman's lighter- I am so sorry! No food served, but can get very good burgers delivered from the place next door. A lovely evening all in all :)“

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

“Drinks bartenders nice good service“

“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.“

“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.“

“Great little place! Great food and drinks...“

“Last week my son and I had the fish and chips and it was terrific. I’ve been in Houston for about a year and three months and this is the best fish and chips that I have found. I am so happy that it is literally two minute drive from my house and I think on Thursday or Friday, is eight dollars. The fish pieces were huge and I would’ve been just fine with one piece of fish. Excellent!“

“steak night..10/10. will definitely be back“

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

“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.“