From the outside this place looks like a dive, which it is probably a local dive, but we were in…read moretown for the Metallica concert and found this place and to our surprise It was super clean with the cleanest bathrooms and the service is absolutely welcoming and amazing. Great music , ice cold beer They were even barbecuing and boiling crawfish outside. I was so happy that we found this place because in the Medical center area. There are not many good bars to be found. This is a Little Gem near NRG Stadium for a cold drink, friendly service, clean & with great music & tv's to watch the game! Yes, I recommend this place.

Friendly bartenders. Reasonable priced drinks. I will be back. One of the best dive bars I've been…read moretoo

I love D&W! It's a quirky dive bar in Eado located near the coffee plant. Inside, great service and…read moregreat prices await, so don't let the unassuming outside scare you off. They have fun art and furniture and a pool table. Take note that they do only serve beer and wine (no liquor). But not to worry, the drinks are cheap. My friend and I paid $7 for two beers. Score! Also note that this is a popular meet up spot for some of the Houston social bike rides. Definitely recommend!

Sometimes it pays to be spontaneous. I looked up bars after a dinner nearby. I decided on this one,…read morebut as my husband pulled up, I kind of got nervous because the outside is so sketchy looking. There is no signage so I wasn't even sure if it was open. I probably would've left, but my husband said come on let's go in. Once we open the door, we were greeted by everyone in the bar. Including a cute little dog. The bartender was so friendly. Definitely a neighborhood bar because he said he did not recognize us. I asked what kind of wine he has because they only serve beer and Wine. I loved his answer. He responded cheap wine. Perfect lol. The inside was so cool. Dark but cute lighting everywhere. And they actually played really great music. This is actually a dive bar with a great atmosphere that's not trying to be a dive bar. So like others people have mentioned, don't let the exterior dissuade you.

A bartender at a restaurant down the street mentioned we should check this place out since it was…read moreso funky. Its an old house that they converted in to a bar. Still has the kitchen, living room, etc. Its interesting. Fairly cheap drinks. The locals were pretty welcoming of random strangers coming in. Good conversation. They also allow dogs, which was cool.

The service here is horrible…read more The bartender Morgan has the nastiest attitude and gives anyone who is black a crazy look like they're dumb. 0/10 Then she asked for my ID (visually im obviously over 30) And didn't ask any other patrons. Only come here when the biracial guy with the curly hair is there. Everybody else is kinda ignorant

Our server Michael was excellent. Personable and great cocktails. Wasn't a busy night either…read moresurprised this place doesn't get more crowded with the small option of drink spots in the area. Love the bar and hotel!

This bar is a hidden gem! Located inside Hotel Ylem, Bar Esperanto is a great spot for a happy hour…read moreor nightcap. The long tables are perfect for large. The overall ambience exudes casual meeting place. Their liquor selection is decent and I opted for a simple Kettle One vodka soda and a glass of Lamarca Prosecco. As always, I like sitting at the bar top area and striking a conversation with the bartender and fellow patrons. Service was phenomenal. Our bartender was on point and personable. This bar is a definite must visit with visit Houston.

This place reminds me of the ambiance of Cheers!!! A total hole in the wall but great people,…read morecheap drinks and you differently get your moneys worth on the cocktails!!! I always end up asking for extra juice because it is so strong. The bar tenders and people are fun and entertaining. Great place to stop for drinks downtown by the park.

This had always been a staple of our yearly trip with great service, drinks, etc…read more.. Until this year. We showed up at 4 to have a drink and watch football. Since there was old westerns on tv with nobody watching, we didn't think asking to change would be an issue. Well, we were told "this ain't no Aggie bar" by the bartender and that they were going to watch the baseball game...that's not on for 2 hours. Very strange. I've never encountered anything like this before and I'm really disappointed to have to scratch this off the list.

The last holdout from Rice Village's era of greatness. This used to be the weekend spot, the St…read morePatty's spot, and any holiday bash with a row of establishments providing whatever manner of libation you might want. Since managements cleansing of the great beer joints and bar spots, Woodrow's remains. The have a good amount of seating for an OG RV joint, and often manage to keep a volume of customers to take up at least 50% it. Service can be a bit slow as the bar is far smaller than the amount of seating. And it's not very well ventilated for those looking for a cool landing pad during hot months. They have a smaller beer selection, and a full bar. This place is a solid for happy hours and hangouts.

Oh how I wanted to have a great experience here…read more... My best friend and I took a Lyft here after seeing Little Woodrow's online and figured we'd give it a shot during the Wild Card Conference game. When we arrived, it appeared to be cool. Some of the staff appeared to be lighting the outside heaters for the evening as the sun was beginning to set but not one person greeted us. Not one person came to even say "hello, we'll be right with you"... nothing. The staff member that I mentioned earlier setting up heaters; he looked our tables direction (since we took it upon ourselves to sit), and did nothing. Not a menu on the table, not a straw, nothing. I was highly disappointed and won't be returning. It's unfortunate that such a highly respected place doesn't have that same equal service for all customers. We surely took our money elsewhere... where we were at least greeted.

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.

The Davenport has been on my list for a while. I've visited the Clear Lake location, but not this…read morelocation in Upper Kirby. I stopped by on a Sunday around 6 p.m. While I Uber'd, I know that you can find free street parking in the area despite it often being busy. Ambiance (3.5/5): The Davenport was packed even on a Sunday evening. To the point where no seats were available. Luckily for me, about 10 minutes in, the lady next to me left so I was able to snag a seat at the bar. There are also high tops and a small patio out front. The Davenport is a pretty chill establishment, but one with a loyal following. Service (4/5): A full bar usually means service issues. There was a component of that here. It took a little while to order my drink and later to get the bartender's attention to close my tab. Given how popular The Davenport is, your experience will likely be the same. Luckily, they make up for it by going above and beyond with their cocktails. I'll get to that in a second. Food (N/A): I was on a liquid diet, and to be honest, while I'm not 100%, I don't think they have food. There was a guy walking around selling boudin though right when I was about to leave. Drinks (4.5/5): The Davenport is known for their martinis so that's what I recommend going with. It's a The Cheesecake Factory-type menu with 40 or so martinis to choose from. Paradox of choice situation. I ended up going with the gummy bear which was a solid cocktail, although a bit too sweet for my taste. Here's what makes Davenport next level... their martinis pack a punch. I always appreciate a stiff drink. And on top of that, they often give you more than your cocktail in a martini glass. There's usually quite a bit leftover so they'll pour that in another glass for you. Basically a drink and a half for the price of one! Given the strength of the cocktails and the quantity, it's definitely a good deal. The Davenport has been around for a while and has become a well-known spot. I'm glad I finally got to cross it off the list. After you down a martini or two, there's an Irish pub right next door and Trill Burger right across the street.

Came right after they opened on a Sunday afternoon and the bartender was very welcoming.. It was my…read morefirst time here, and the menu is pretty extensive. We came specifically for the chocolate martinis and I tried out an expresso one as well.. It was dangerously good. The bartender warned us ahead of time as they pour double here and yea.. he wasn't kidding. It was filled all the way to the brim.. you're getting your money's worth on a delicious martini. Vibe was a good entire time as they started playing some R&B/hiphop... the crowd slowly trickled in. By the time we left it was almost packed! We had a really nice little table near the front so got to see alot of regulars come in. The bartender even gave us a round of shots on the house for being our first time. (It was like a double green tea shot lol) Great experience overall and definitely be coming back if I'm in this area.. Parking can be tight but there's spots around in some of the nearby shopping centers. I hear it can definitely get busy in the evenings, so glad to have gotten to try out this spot! Review #300 THIS IS SPARTA... Tonight, we dine on Yelp!