Came here on a Saturday night at around 11pm and it wasn't packed or empty. I would say it was…read morecomfortably lively inside and outside on the patio. The vibe was also a classic dive bar. Free street parking, but it was a bit hard to find a spot on a Saturday night. Restrooms were also pretty clean. Most of the seats at the bar were taken so my partner had to squeeze in to order a drink, but it wasn't too difficult to get service. Service was also nice and quick each time he ordered a drink. I thought the prices were pretty good for how expensive drinks can be these days. They also have a happy hour that ends at 8pm every day and daily specials, but I forgot what they were. Maker's Mark Old Fashioned $10 Maker's Mark and Coke $8 Shiner Bock $5.25 Coors Light, Bud Light $4.50 My partner got 3 old fashioned's and thought the first one was too light, so he asked for less ice on the next one. That seemed to fix the flavor balance. There were 2 dart boards and a pool table, but I think you have to pay to play pool because there was a daily special that said free pool on Monday's. I think the darts are free though. There were a decent amount of TVs, but I think there was a sports podcast on when we went lol There were also a number of classic red leather loveseats that I think would be great for couples on dates. The patio in the back was very vibey and had a bunch of lights. There was a birthday party set up back there, so I think you can host parties there if you contact the bar. The floor was made up of wooden planks over the ground, so it wasn't unusual to see bugs on the ground outside. Not much to do about that for an outdoor patio though. There's also a comically large wooden chair that you could take a photo op in lol All in all, this is a classic dive bar that satisfies everything you want when you're in the mood to go to one.

After hitting up Davenport, we made our way next door to McElroy's Pub for a drink. Located in…read moreUpper Kirby, while I Ubered, there is free street parking around. Ambiance (3.5/5): Pretty much your typical Irish pub. Chill, lots of wood, a decent amount of TVs. The type of casual spot where you can have a good beer, talk, and watch a soccer game. Which is exactly what we did since the World Cup was going on. We sat at the bar. They also have a patio in the back, but I didn't check it out. Service (4/5): McElroy's wasn't too busy when we arrived, but service was solid. We had a beer, closed out, and we were on our way. Food (N/A): We were on a liquid diet, but I did notice that they have free hot dogs during Astros games. That's a pretty awesome perk. Drinks (4/5): As you would expect, heavy on beer though they have a full bar. When I'm at an Irish pub, I'm going to go with an Irish or British beer. They have a good number of those options too. Plus daily happy hours, including weekends, and daily specials. I love a bar that has a good number of deals. You'll find that here.

We've been coming here the past few years and despite ownership and menu changes, it remains one of…read morethe few places around to get a beer under $5. The food is very good - a mix of pub fare and authentic Irish to match the atmosphere. We particularly love the cheese curds, potato skins and loaded baked potato soup, but the shepherds pie, corned beef and cabbage, and fall off the bone lamb shank are just as good. The true surprise is the pizza - by far the best in Houston! They recently brought in darts and pool tables, and regularly host trivia and karaoke! Rarely do you find a place that feels like home, but the staff is wonderful and welcoming and the vibes are right. We can't recommend it enough!

We rolled up and were the first customers that weekday. It's a bit hidden back in the corner of a…read morestrip but worth visiting! Walking in, the decor reminded me of the pub in our hotel in Dublin. It was clean, and nothing very worn or damaged. Very clean, cleaner than I expected a tavern to be. The menu didn't have everything that we had seen when viewing online (here), but it had the things hubby was wanting to try so that's all that mattered, and not the first restaurant to switch up menus. Less options for my vegetarian needs than I expected but I got a couple of sides which were very good and a wedge salad which was tasty. It may sound weird but I often judge restaurants based upon their salad ... I mean if they serve me wilted lettuce and questionable toppings, why would I want anything else from them? This was great, super fresh ingredients without the lettuce being watery which is another said pet peeve. Husband tried both the fish and chips and shepherds pie (which he took to go). Fish was fried to perfection, crisp and he said very tasty. He said the pie was great as well. Our server was working the entire front of house, waiting and bartending, and several other tables filled up as we were eating and she handled it flawlessly, and said it was only her third day. She's a keeper (but please get her some help lol). I think likely only one person in the kitchen as well, but didn't impact the food quality or how quickly it was delivered, so overall I was very impressed with the team. Darts, pool, music and trivia rounded everything out. I highly recommend this spot, I think you'll like the food, the drinks, the team and the vibe.

YUM Pimlico steak night never disappoints, after you check their instagram after 5pm on…read moreTuesday-Thursday to see if they will be hosting a steak night at Pimlico. And if you've got a bunch of cash you are looking to burn for a yummy dinner because they're cash only. And one drink purchase is required. Amazing seasoning, which they actually sell I think! The steak itself runs about $35ish If you add a half rack of lamb, double that price. If you want one side, and or sausage add $5 each. This picture here is a plate with a half portion of steak, sausage, lamb, mashed tatoes. Not pictured is the other half portion + a beer that was with my Fiancée. With tip, this ran us $95 for dinner on a Thursday. Almost a benjamin, I wouldn't say this was a good deal but it was a tasty dinner. Go elsewhere if you're looking for bang for your buck and don't have cash.

I never understood why Pimlico's had a crowd on weekdays or why my friend talked about a bar's…read moresteak so much... until I went. Steak night starts at 7, which means that's when they start taking orders. If you want to beat the rush, you should already be in your seat by 6:30-6:45. It's a two-man show on steak night. The husband is outside grilling everything on what looks like a standard home grill while the wife is taking orders. Orders go out in batches. They're definitely efficient and work as fast as they can, but with that comes a little abruptness- they aren't the friendliest, but they're focused on getting everyone fed. We got there at 7:05 and didn't get our food until 8:25. Was the wait worth it? Absolutely. The steak was tender and juicy. The lamb chop was charred perfectly. And surprisingly enough, the sausage was my favorite. It was JUICY. When you bite into it, the juices literally burst out. Something had a little kick to it... it wasn't the sauce, but I actually liked it. The jalapeño cheddar mashed potatoes were also great.

Great atmosphere Nice to visit has a nice menu done well…read moreMy wife and I have gone back several times always good

Lively, sporty and relaxing ambiance as a result of wall and ceiling decorations. Medium size…read moremenus for pub food and drinks.

How have I never reviewed Saint Arnold Brewing Company?!…read more It's the longest running craft brewery in Texas, having won countless national awards. Though I don't drink beer anymore, I love that they do have a line of ciders and sparkling water at the brewery; and they have a few wine options. Most recently, I had their pizza margherita (made with cauliflower pizza crust, per my request). It was surprisingly very good! I wasn't expecting much, but it was crispy and had zesty pesto sauce that made it even better. If you don't want to order from their kitchen, they do have food trucks and other artisan vendors, entertainment. Do a tour if you can. It's kid and dog-friendly. And it's a great spot to watch some sports on their big screen with views of the downtown Houston skyline. Also, love that SA supports so many non-profit events. High community involvement...

It's might be petty on my side but I'm taking off a star because of how terrible their heirloom…read moreTomato Salad. For $15 plus $5 for chicken, you'd expect it to be at least a decent sized salad and have salad stuff in there but you just get a few pieces of chicken and a green goo with just a few and I mean this literally, a few pieces of arugula? I guess I should have read the fine print which didn't mention lettuce but how can you call something a salad that doesn't have any kind of green leaves? I have been coming here a few times a year for various events but the place just doesn't seem to have any sort of a niche...yeah they have beer but I could get that down the street at any pub. They don't even bother putting ice in their water coolers anymore either.

So glad I live so close to a place that has late-night eats and entertainment. I was craving a…read moreburger and stopped in with my husband after he got off work. We both ordered the regular house Burger, mine without cheese. It came out 10 minutes after ordering and it smelled so good. I asked for a side of ranch for my fries and dug in. The burger is solid, thick patty and very well seasoned. The fries were also bomb. Very seasoned with (i think) slap yo mama seasoning and I killed the entire thing. Im excited to go back and try other things. I saw people order some spinach dip and queso and those looked so good! I want to try at some point. Next time!

Jeremy, the Owner, came to say HI and introduce himself and check on everything personally…read more Really trying to connect with the neighborhood and customers. They have Great food and good prices - and the cocktails were all spot on! We can't wait to come back

Grabbed dinner at Hugh O'Connors before heading to a comedy show at Improv…read more Hands down the best stew I've ever had. Every piece of beef was tender. The flavor was amazing. Truly a dish I'll remember forever. Highly recommend. My husband had the fish and chips. Forgot to get a picture of his. For dessert we had the bread pudding. It was delicious. Looking forward to going back. They got busy, but the staff were great.

One of my goto futbol pubs since I live in the area. So many memories here from watching the World…read moreCup finals with a packed house to catching Champions League on a random afternoon, to the weekend Liverpool watch parties... Always a good crowd for match days. They've got a solid beer selection on tap and a great whiskey list too.. Great location in the MarQ, you can start or end the night here after catching a movie or dinner nearby. Classic pub food on the menu like Shepherd's pie, Burgers, or Fish n'Chips (one of my favorites here). Appetizers like wings and fried pickles are solid too. Service has always been fairly consistent. Bathroom is small, so keep that in mind. It's not a huge place and the booths and tables fill up fast when it's busy. (They do have a small outdoor patio which helps.) St. Patty's day can be pretty fun here too (check the calendar for events) They also have happy hour and daily specials, definitely worth checking out!

What an adorable find!…read more We've been to this shopping center several times over the years and have made note of the little Irish bar in the corner. Well, we finally decided to stop in before grabbing dinner next door, and I'm so glad we did! It was about 5 p.m. midweek, so the crowd was light. We sat at the bar and I ordered the Irish Cider that was on tap. It was cold and crisp and refreshing. Not too sweet. The service was friendly and the atmosphere was adorable. We're definitely coming back next time we find ourselves nearby.

I first visited Finn MacCool's Irish Bar on St. Patrick's Day, and happy to have stumbled upon this…read moregem. The pub can be found within a shopping center off Eldridge Pkwy with plenty of nearby parking and proximity to a fun cigar shop. The bar allows outside food, and the adjacent pizza shop seems to be a popular choice. The service is friendly, and they feature live music, a large indoor and outdoor space, and, most importantly, pour a great Guinness. Five stars.

Shay's is the quintessential downtown, friendly bar that every city needs. Here you will find a…read morepleasant mix of downtown dwellers, business guests from the surrounding hotels, sports fans, and perhaps a smelly dude drinking in the corner. All the folks who work here are quick of their feet and friendly with their words. The bars vibe definitely encourages talking to the stranger next you. This is also a nice place to post up with your laptop and knock out some 'work from home' . They open early (12 pm) and you can always find a drinking partner no matter the time of day. Tuesdays are karaoke night and draw a crowd every time. From cowboy crooners to Taylor Swifties the music is varied and it's a guaranteed good time. They no longer serve food but you can get a single serving pizza, or take advantage of the ample dinning options right outside the door. The hot dog truck is my guilty pleasure. Don't judge me' There is always a group of locals hanging out, out front and I might me among them. Sit down and have a chat!

I have to give this a 1 Star because no food. Seriously?? You are the only Irish pub in the area…read moreand no fish and chips? No bangers and mash? I'm sorry but that is just unacceptable. Service was okay though.

I love this place! People are friendly. Drinks are great! Ashley and Erik and awesomeread more

Always a great time! Drinks are VERY reasonably priced, the music is good, and it's almost never…read moresuper crowded. The crowd that goes tends to be very easy going, no one gets rowdy. A great quality neighborhood bar that my friends and I have been enjoying for a long time now.