50 Best Pubs in Houston

“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“

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

“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. ❤️🙏🏻“

“Laken & her staff are literally the greatest at what they do. They are visionaries, they are re-inventing themselves & their cocktails daily… and I respect anyone who takes ongoing education in their respective field seriously. They are the most uplifting, hilarious, fun, warm and inviting group ever - and I can personally say I have never had a bad drink from this place. This is extended family for sure.“

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

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

“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“

“Yesssssssssssssssss JC loves the bartender“

“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.“

“We had gone to another local establishment to eat corn beef and cabbage for St. Patrick’s Day. We left completely dissatisfied. We decided to try B&B. We hadn’t been to B&B for several years. What a pleasant surprise and an excellent experience. Aaron, the manager,, met us as we entered. He was very enthusiastic in helping us get a table and making sure we were seated. Our waitresses and all of the staff We interacted with were terrific and helpful. The food was great the whole experience was fun. Just want to make sure that this message is very positive and the food was REALLY great!“

“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.“

“💜 enough said°•°•°•°•°•🌹🥃“

“Such fun night!! Had the best time“

“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).“

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

“Cozy little neighborhood spot to have a couple drinks and hangout. Went here for wing Wednesday for their $1 wings and was impressed by how big and juicy they were. Sweet Thai chili was very good, however, I wished the mango habanero wings had a little bit more of a kick to them. The wings and the Heights light beer were the perfect combination.“

“Welcoming atmosphere. I popped in for a drink and loved the variety of options for flavored liquors! How can you get a hangover if you have pickle tequila? The electrolytes are built in.

They played a mix of football games and I liked the general energy of the place. If I lived here I'd come here with friends. The bartender was a whole VIBE. Cool ppl here. ?“

“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!“

“We love this Irish bar so much! BUT, when KRISTI is working she’s rude, obnoxious and she gave us our tab with 20% gratuity already on it and it was just us 2! I’m a bartender so she knows I’m industry and we get 10% discount. But when I reminded her she told me “I don’t have to give it to you” which I ignored and stayed nice. We both did. So confused as to why she’s like this. Do not recommend having her as a bartender. We’re regulars and I wanna keep coming back but when I walk in and see her working I sometimes don’t even wanna be there, knowing she’s going to be rude as hell.“

“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“

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

“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 “

“After rodeo hangout! Low key place with drinks and rock music! Go figure!💕“

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

“Fun atmosphere. Live music events. Good food, drinks, and service.“

“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.“

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

“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.“

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

“Johnny’s burgers! Yum!!!“

“Came here for a few hours and didn't know what to expect. Worth the stop though. Service was great and prices were also decent. People there were friendly and attentive. We ended up staying longer because we met some cool peeps and had great conversations“

“the people the drinks the music all are great“

“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.“

“God bless the Dark Horse Tavern, after a long bullshit night of wandering through downtown this place was still open late at night, got a couple drinks and was able to charge my phone to call an Uber home, honestly don’t know what I would’ve done without them this place saved my life that night.“

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

“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!“

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

“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.“

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

“A sports bar with great vegan food! I love the Phoenix for watching sports. The food is great and varied. They have choices for most diets. The staff is very nice and accommodating. Also, I have consistently been served tasty cocktails. Lastly, the owner is hands on and makes sure everything runs smoothly. Please give this local establishment a try!

Vegetarian options: They can also make meals vegan.“

“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.“

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

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

“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“

“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.“

“Took my son back to UofH for his sophomore year. Needed to find a close spot to watch The Cowboys game, and this place was perfect.
Cool friendly staff and the energy is perfect.
Parking will be a challenge, with it being on campus. But it’s perfect for food and drinks.“

“Love Muldoon's. Bring your own food and saddle up to the bar, or find a spot out on the patio underneath a 400 year old oak tree. The staff is friendly and attentive, and they offer a good selection of beer and booze for a reasonable price.“