Great local spot off the trail with a really laid back atmosphere and a great selection of beers. The manager Jorge puts a lot of thought into the variety of their beers they have on tap. They have the best selection on IPA's in the Heights! The staff is friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable, which makes the experience even better. Definitely our favorite spot to grab a few beers! read more

Fun spot if you like trying different drinks without committing to a full pour. The setup is self-serve, and you pay by the ounce, so it's easy to sample a few different options or just pour yourself a half glass. They had about a dozen wines available, along with a few ciders, mead, and beer on tap. The indoor space is pretty small, with around 9 or 10 tables, but there's a much larger outdoor area with plenty of room to hang out. I also appreciated that they have chilled pint glasses and beer mugs. read more

Benny Thunders - Beer Bar Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Benny Thunders, don't get me started. Not considering the amazing selection of beer and wine on tap, the customer service is top notch. You truly get to choose your own adventure - from the chilled different size glasses to the games to use, outside patio with a fireplace. The attention to detail is immaculate- and who can beat a good ole happy hour. Come in the afternoon, stay for a day. read more

Benny Thunders - Build your own adventure - Beer Bar Near Me - Houston, Texas

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One of my all time favorite Houston spots. Love how cozy it feels, love the huge selection, friendly service, green space, beautiful patio, location, just everything! One of the best there is read more

Cute spot. Plenty of outside seating. Plenty of selection. Friendly staff. Only issue is how much per oz it adds more than a standard bar. read more

Benny Thunders - Cherry cider - Beer Bar Near Me - Houston, Texas

Very good service and a great concept it was a good hang out if you don't mind being in a very loud environment. The appetizers we good but not memorizable. I'd try it again when it's not too busy or if the can manage to open up the place up to some outside seating . read more

Benny Thunders - Big drink selection - Beer Bar Near Me - Houston, Texas

Variety of wine, beer and seltzer option. I like the self-pouring system so you can choose what you want to taste and the size. The build your own flight setup is good too. Would have liked more diversity in the beer. Maybe more dark beer options with the cooler temperatures and international beers outside Guinness. read more

They have a pretty interesting concept of pouring your own beer or wine (or hell mix the two) and getting charged by the ounce that I haven't seen in Houston before but apparently it's a trendy thing that they have in Austin and other places. I'm not a beer drinker anymore and can't keep up with all the different microbrews and what not so this is right up my ally since I can just sample all the different beers without much commitment. How it works is you go and give your credit card, get another card like you would at a Chuck E Cheese and use that card to run up your tab. Then when you're done, you go back and close out or if there is a long line or something, just drop off their card in one of the self-checkout bowls they have according to how much tip you want to leave. Unfortunately for me, both times I've been here, it's been hot and humid so the patio wasn't that pleasant but they leave bug spray on the tables for you to use which is nice. It's dog friendly too. They have indoor seating too but I'd imagine the patio is better once the weather gets cooler. read more

A dog-friendly neighborhood oasis, Benny Thunders is a quaint self-pour pub tucked away in the Heights. They offer a great selection of well-known breweries and a few lesser known (at least, to me). They cater to all the right needs of urban-dwellers: food trucks, good drinks, and one day, when the weather works in our favor, a host of outdoor activities (giant Jenga, cornhole, outdoor seating). A marvelous little shoutout to the manager: we tried to call before arriving and the calls weren't getting answered. The manager went out of his way to actually call us back. I, for one, am in love and will return as often as possible. read more

Benny Thunders - Self-pour fun!! - Beer Bar Near Me - Houston, Texas

Absolutely awesome place to hang out in the Heights! The atmosphere is so like country within the city with an outdoor fire place and some of the best craft beers, ciders, and wines in Texas! Maximillio is an awesome guy and recommended some delicious ciders for me! Will def be back for more;-) They also had a food truck called the Nacho Wagon. It was amazing as well! read more

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Terrible parking and inattentive staff. Hosting events of poor taste in this establishment. I got explosive diarrhea and I found roaches everywhere read more

Great beer selection. Nice place to sit outside. It is novel paying by the ounce. It allows you to try lots of beers

What I liked: - Great selection of craft beer, cider, and wine on tap on a per-use basis - Friendly staff - Dog friendly - Great outdoor patio with a nice patio and green area. - Free parking Could not find anything I did not like ‍ read more

Checked out this place for the first-time during Lights in the Heights. Love the concept of self-pour beer/wine business, Decent selections of well-known breweries and wine/ciders options as well. The seating can be limited inside but outdoor patio is rather nice with games and very dog friendly. Great for groups and parties. A very busy night but great atmosphere during our visit. Would definitely want to come back and enjoy the patio on a nice day! read more

dog friendly cider food trucks WiFi - remote work friendly fun facts: they also host trivia nights on Tuesday - check their schedule out they bring local brewery reps to MC (I saw Paradigm glasses-I was just there a week ago) they also host free yoga ‍on Mondays read more

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I come every month for their speed puzzling night. I love that they host unique activities like that. I have only tried their rosé (not a huge beer person) and it was delicious. The staff is also lovely. I do wish there were more food options but there are also plenty of food spots in the area so it's not a big deal. read more

My new favorite place, especially since it's a five-minute walk from my house! First, the concept is really cool and fun. I really like that each selection has information about it on the screen, which makes it easier to know what you're getting. Second, the selection is great and it's fun to get a flight and try a number of different things. I've had some good (and not so good) stuff that I probably would have never tried if I had had to commit to a full glass. Easygoing atmosphere with a lot of outdoor seating. Dog and kid friendly, although I don't know why people would bring their infants to a taproom. Not a ding against BT, just the kid who threw the playing cards all over the place. Located right on the Heights Hike and Bike trail, it's a great friendly spot to have a drink and relax. read more

Benny Thunders - Get a flight so you can try out a variety of drinks. - Beer Bar Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great outdoor spot! Love the self serve option and the flights. Great way to taste new beers and a fun experience.

We went last night and we all really liked it, it helped that it was a nice night out and we all just enjoyed a couple of beers and sat outside. I liked that we could pour what we want and don't have to commit to an entire beer we don't like. We were all able to try a couple of different ones, we will definitely be going back and they were very friendly and helpful. read more

Benny Thunders - Beer Bar Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Really nice place with GREAT BEER SELECTION. It is also very dog friendly (I know yelp info doesnt specifically mentions this part). Also Super clean + spacious bathrooms. read more

Amazing cute place. Had amazing beer choices on tap. You have to go check this place out. We I'll be back. Also, the guy at the front was very nice. read more

The venue is terrific. They have done a wonderful job creating an oasis just off White Oak that feels miles removed even though it is little more than 100 feet from the mayhem. The beer selection (did not look at anything else) is very good and well organized. The beer is pricey at $8-10 per pint and I am not a fan of the self service system. Ordering craft beer is one of those activities that benefits greatly from a knowledgable server. The food was expensive and was pretty average (10/10 for trying to be inventive but not quite working). Overall a nice place but we will probably go back to our local breweries instead. read more

Manager and owner were extremely nice. They welcomed me and helped me out with the whole system as it's completely different than any other system that's out there that's a normal wine bar/beer bar. They told me I could taste as many as I wanted as long as I put in the card and then showed me how I could pour it. The ambience is really nice. I love the back yard. The bathrooms are really nice. The front desk person is kind and informative.they have live music , dogs are aloud . be careful. It can be very dangerous if you put your card in and you pour it because there's no limit . it doesn't have a 2 ounce 6 ounce and an 8 ounce pour it you pour it and then you stop that's how much money you spend. i enjoyed the small vibes . read more

Really great atmosphere and concept. My group and I went on Friday night, it wasn't too busy which was nice, we went there at about 5pm and decided to walk some of our friends back to their apartment around 7pm. When a couple of us tried to come back about 30 minutes later at 7:30 we were denied service because "we spilled our drinks all over the floor". The quite literally never happened, my group sat outside the entirety of the time we were there, besides when we went to fill our glass. I asked the man working for suggestions of the most popular brews, his favorite, etc. and he just overall wasn't too happy to be there. 10/10 for the atmosphere but the service was not my favorite read more

I will admit i am not a beer person, but our book club decided to try this place and i am glad we did! I brought my 2 dogs, and they were treated like royalty! given water bowls and treats right when they came in! My dogs even got a little too excited and made a minor mess, but they were friendly in assisting to clean it up. Even though i don't like beer as my first choice i was able to try many different varieties and self-pour the amount i wanted and not forced to drink a full glass lol. The backyard area is nice and cozy and gives it a unique vibe and i am glad we went to try this place out and look forward to coming back in the future, all the staff are nice and friendly, thank yall for a wonderful experience! read more

Amazing location right in the heights off white oak. The atmosphere was very casual and they have plenty of outdoor seating with umbrellas giving customers plenty of shade. They have very limited indoor seating so beware if you don't want to sit outside. This place is also great for groups! Now, to the good stuff, this is the only place in Houston I know that is self pour not only for beer, but wine as well. Buyer beware though, you are pouring your own beer and wine so you are responsible for the tab racking up haha. I personally love it, it's a unique experience and I cannot wait to come back and try it for a second time. Did I mention that they are pet friendly? read more

Stumbled on this place while we were biking past. Had a great outdoor porch and indoor air conditioning to drink beer cider and wine! Staff is extra friendly and really cute! I see they have a dog friendly yard and I anticipate coming back soon! read more

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My partner and I wandered into this place while walking the dogs. We've now made it our regular spot. They are so kind with the dogs. It feels like they are hosting them as well! They bring them a dog bowl with ice water and a huge dog treat. I got to know Shannon today after seeing her several times, and I can't wait to spend so much more time there. It's a great spot off the beaten path of white oak and it may be my favorite my place to stop in from now on. Here's to many more random visits! read more

Great concept self-pour wine beer and drinks great food truck beer You gotta try this place read more

Benny Thunders - Entryway - Beer Bar Near Me - Houston, Texas

I'm glad we have an place like this in Houston. I love the concept of pouring your own brews on tap. It is like a brew buffet . The ambiance is welcoming and outside patio is spacious. read more

Fun place. Great taste to try a bunch of local beers. Owners are super friendly. Space is dog friendly

I stumbled upon Benny Thunders one day while walking the heights (which gives them an A+ for location alone) and it was fun!! My friend and I went in for wine + beer on tap and had fun playing along in their trivia night! I loved it so much I went back the following night for yoga on the deck! read more

love the idea behind putting money on a card and using the tap system to pay a certain amount per ounce. it's great for someone to try new beers or wines. love that they have community events like yoga and food trucks. also the board game collection they have. fun spot read more

Noticed this place while walking on the trail next to it, and the self pour taps concept caught my eye. Ended up dropping by the following weekend with a group of friends during the day, and it made for a great hang out spot. The self-pour has a bit of a learning curve to get some beers served just right, and the staff is friendly and helpful. They have some card and yard games to play as well, which makes it quite fun. Also, there was always a staff member regularly clearing out empty glasses, which was quite nice and kept the place clean. To pay, you can check out with a staff member or drop your card in one of the clear boxes based on how much you would like to tip. read more

A great selection of adult beverages, 60! to be exact! Friendly staff and patrons. Definitely worth checking out! Live music on weekends! read more

Great little addition to the neighborhood. It's a little intimate spot with a pour your own beer concept. I love how the location is nestled next to the bike route. You can make a pit stop while on a ride or on a run. There isn't a food kitchen, just brews. I would give it another star but the beer selection was a small and a little meh, but I'm sure in time they will improve upon their offerings. read more

Benny Thunders is my favorite bar in the heights. Lots of nice out door space and very laid back atmosphere right off the bike path. Dog and family friendly environment - they bring your dog water and treat. Sometimes has acoustic live music. Nice taps on selection and very easy to fill up yourself and try several items. Good trucks available as well. read more

I poured one beer that was $7.30, I was told that I didn't need to close out multiple times. They charged me $25. Got no help

My Bookclub hosted a meeting at Benny Thunders. Enjoyed the atmosphere. So many beers and several wines to choose from. The blonde beer was so good and it paired well with my nachos that I ordered from the food truck. The owners were super sweet and accommodating. I will definitely be back. read more

Wow, such a gem in the heights! A serve yourself taproom with lots of different beers and offerings. Great atmosphere and beautifully designed. So glad to know about this place! We had a great time and can't wait to come back. Highly recommend! read more