Fantastic neighborhood bar! I love the extensive draft beer wall and the variety of other drinks for my non-beer drinking friends. PSA some of the Frozen drinks come topped with candy - what's not to love. The staff is so friendly and they've even let us put our preferred show on the patio big screen. Stop by and grab a drink!!! Easy street parking. read more

D & T Drive Inn - Beer Bar Near Me - Houston, Texas

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D&T has a lot of what I love in a simple old school icehouse bar. It's one of those low key neighborhood bars that want to go to anytime. It has the vibe when you step in that what's going on in the world pauses, a place to unwind, and just about everyone you run into in these types of spots are laid back looking for that same soul in a bar. If you're the type that wants packed, lively and busy, this ain't it (aside from big sports events). The original D&T icehouse first opened in the 1960s and closed in 2012. Then after acquisition and renovation, reopened in May 2013. There's been changing of ownership in that time, but the spirit of what this bar has been about remains. There is a parking lot across the settees and you can generally find parking around the place, which is always nice when you're just seeking to catch up with some friends and watch a game. To that end, the bar is long with a good amount of seating, there's also tables throughout and a large patio, mostly covered, if you have a pet or care to take in some sunshine. They typically have fans running in the summer and some heaters in the cooler months. There are TVs throughout which always have at least one sports event on. They are typically open in the afternoon and close around midnight aside from the weekends, when they stay open later. Food & Drink - 4.25* They have a solid selection of craft beer on tap, a good amount of local brewers, which is great. They also carry a selection of canned beer as well. There is a full bar if you are looking for something a little stronger or are not a fan of beer. As for food, it's a bit more of a roll of the dice. This has changed with time, but generally there's pop up vendors that will visit. You are also welcome to DoorDash or bring whatever you like in as well. Service - 4.25* Ive never had any trouble going into the bar and getting service. They don't have servers in the traditional sense, it's your typical dive bar where you want something, go get it at the bar. On occasion you'll have someone come out and grab an empty glass and they may ask if you want anything. Cost - 4.75* Always subjective but getting some good craft beer at a typical tap price is about as simple as it gets. There's a few that could be adjusted but I've never noticed anything too out of market norms. Overall - 4.5* The only knock I would give D&T over other nearby neighborhood bars in the area is the fact there is a more consistent food setup at most of the others - whether that is in house food or a good rotation of pop-ups. That said, this neighborhood "dive" bar offers just about everything I want in a spot. Local beer, great patio space, plenty of tables for friends or family, local sports, and non-pretentious vibes for those who tend to prefer being away from the massive crowds. read more

Cool chill spot. Has an outdoor patio area that allows pets. Staff are friendly. Lots of beer on taps and ranch waters are great.

Bartenders are amazing! They don't serve food but they have pops ups Chef Hat pirates is one of the vendors on some Wednesdays and weekends. Tacos and quesadillas are delicious! read more

D & T Drive Inn - BEST tacos in Houston, must try! - Beer Bar Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Our car was getting repaired a few minutes away so we found this place on accident. Fun atmosphere, good happy hour, and friendly service. Totally great find. read more

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I'm not sure why it's called a 'Drive Inn'.... You have to walk in after parking outside. They have a wide selection of beers on tap... some of which you can't find elsewhere. Cool people and covered outdoor seating. I like it. read more

An amazing experience every time you come. We come multiple times per week with our teen daughter (who will actually hang out with her parents at this place). The drinks are draft drinks (and I don't usually drink draft drinks). So the drinks are great BUT... the food is amazing. @Mortuary BBQ shows up with food and it's over the top. I live around D&T and when I smell the food I show up to get dinner. An excellent hang out for any night or a families night. read more

D & T Drive Inn - @mortuaryBBQ - Beer Bar Near Me - Houston, Texas

Best neighborhood bar in Houston. Staff is amazing and gives excellent recommendations on their selections. Great service and atmosphere. Also dog friendly. read more

Great spot. In Houston for a long layover, got bbq close by and walked over after for cold beers at D&T. Very friendly staff and delicious local drinks on tap. Will be returning next time in town. read more

This place is a gem! You would never guess that it belongs there but a great place to set up for the day; relaxing, super laid back and great pop up spots for chefs! The outdoor area is great as it opens up to the inside part, as well. A great part of this place is that the owners are very involved! They even work the bar and really make an effort to serve their customers. Eddy is one of the owners that I met the day I came with some friends and it is truly evident that they care about this business! Will definitely be back! read more

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Great bar to hang and have drinks. Prices are reasonable and the staff is friendly. Kind of a dive bar feel but nothing "divey" looking about it. read more

6 $ drafts all day when the Texans play!!! I mean what do you need other than that.They dont serve food because of renovations but the bartender was awesome and the atmosphere was relaxed. They have a patio and a large choice of beers. I recommend as a duck off spot to chill and watch the games. read more

D & T Drive Inn - Beer Bar Near Me - Houston, Texas

A much needed update. I'll try not to ramble too much... The last few years of Treadsack ownership here, I should have updated to a 1 star, as the bar became pathetic as many of the people that worked to make this place great and unique left for various reasons. I'll refrain from going into detail, but I will never go into a Treadsack owned place again. Anyway, D&T changed ownership a while back, and at least one more time since. Along with taking down the iconic original sign for some reason, blah. They tried being a coffee shop/beer bar for a while. That never really took off. They are back to being just a bar with beer. With more trivia nights, and they push more sporting events than I remember. No more regular food menu. They now use Eddy O's BBQ as a stand in. With mostly stuff on the weekends and a steak night. I have always found Eddy O's good, if not great BBQ, and food is only at certain times. Beer selection is all Houston area, which is great but lost a little from its peak which was always unique stuff from the likes of Unibroue or Weihenstephaner. Now, its still good, just that almost every spot in town with more than 5 tap handles have this selection. D&T has fallen out of my regular rotation for some time now, but since the Treadsack guys are out of the picture I do tend to have a drink once in a while. Not the great bar it once was, but much better then the last few years of the Treadsack nonsense. read more

I'm a huge D&T fan and have been for years. Before we moved we went every week for frozen sangrias on steak night. Whenever friends come into town to visit this is a spot we'd take them to! Realized since then it changed ownership (we recently moved back). Happy to say its still got TJs ch and unsuspecting friends get a kick out of this unassuming treasure. Only complaint is it seems the frozen sangria doesn't hold as much of a punch. Would love to see this addressed, and if so we'd definitely be regulars again--no question. read more

D & T Drive Inn - Beer Bar Near Me - Houston, Texas

This Heights dive is cool. Tons of beer on tap (including lots of Texas beer) - they also have a couple of non-beer drinks for non-beer-drinkers: wine, sangria, and something else. They have daily happy hour specials - last night a great St. Arnold's was on the happy hour, so that's what I got! (But then when I discovered they had Lone Pint's Yellow Rose, I had to have that!) Their food is creative and good! I had the cauliflower grilled cheese sandwich - pretty delicious. Only thing keeping this place from being a five star is super picky - WHY would you put peanuts on elote??? Not great elote. There are lots of other vegetarian options! Starters: pimiento cheese and ritz cracks; beet pickled eggs; hose pickle plate, and smoked mushroom mousse. Entrees: beet salad, portobello grilled cheese, vegetarian nachos, kimchee nachos, and the smoked mushroom bowl. They don't have any pescatarian options - veggie or meat. The place itself is so cool, too. It might not look like a ton from the outside, but there's an indoor bar (that is open to the outdoor area in the back. The back has tons of long picnic tables, with tons of misting fans and twinkly lights! So cool. The staff is awesome. We sat outside for a bit and then went inside to catch the end of a baseball game. Our bartender forgot to add prosciutto to his meal. When we reminded him, a server took his plate back to the kitchen, added the prosciutto, brought it back, and comped the added prosciutto, which is normally a $3 addition. He also walked us through several of their beers! So glad I chose this place to catch up with an old friend! read more

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I used to frequent D&T. I stopped going altogether them because of what self righteous assholes the Treadsack employees were. They were really rude to me and I went from going 2-8 times a month to zero for a few years. I'm so glad there's new owners! They're cool as hell and are obviously passionate about the local beer scene due to their knowledgeable recommendations and extensive local selections. It's also WAY dog friendlier! I'll trade their meh menu for being able to bring my dog onto the patio anyday. It absolutely influences the frequency that I'll go here. read more

Hidden gem just off of I-45 North. Cool staff & great selection. We each ordered a brat special and shared the Dan & Ted's plate and I got a Frito Pie to put it (i.e. my caloric intake and cholesterol levels) all over the top. All were good. Cool little spot which (as expected) was quiet on a Monday night. It was kind of nice to have room to stretch out and the attention of the staff. They all know their craft well and were very helpful when we were deciding on what to order. The keep up the place well and that includes the (men's) restroom. Parking is available on the street. Love the easy access and lack of traffic getting here. read more

Driving down the street, I passed it up. The back patio is nice, covered with a lot of chairs and tables. Nights look fun. Our server was awesome- she could tell us everything about everything. The pulled pork nachos were the BOMB. The half order that was ordered was enough for two people. The pickled red onion is sweet, and crunchy. These nachos I must say would put a lot of others to shame. The atmosphere is conducive of having a good time. I will definitely return back. read more

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Cool hole-in-the-wall bar with lots of beer options. Feels homey without being too cramped. They also have an outside area with TVs and food options. read more

Came here and met up with a buddy for some brew, list is extensive with lots of local brewery items which is cool. It wasn't to packed and had a cool vibe as we sat inside, I understand it has new ownership and wish they still had the jukebox. All in all 4 * read more

D & T Drive Inn - Karbach Crawford Box - Beer Bar Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This is 100% a hidden gem!! It is so unassuming from the outside. I didn't get a chance to eat there, but excited to come back. GREAT beer selection and the frozen drinks were not too sweet and awesome. Bartender was super nice and the place is dog friendly! Can't wait to come back when there is not a monsoon so I can enjoy the patio! read more

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UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT! This place is a super cool chill spot, family friendly. Tons of different local beers. Different food trucks almost every night. Dog friendly . Bring some friends and play some games Tv's so you can watch your favorite spots. Friendly Staff . Check out their Instagram page for updates https://www.instagram.com/dandtdriveinn read more

D & T Drive Inn - Beer Bar Near Me - Houston, Texas

I've been coming to D&T off and on now for a few years. It's had it's share of ups and downs, but with new management hopefully things will start to look up. This also means the kitchen closed which is a bummer, as is the fact that they cut back on taps, but probably for the better as it was likely a lot to keep tabs on in the past under Treadsack. Not much else has changed though otherwise, still the awesome wooden bar and the patio out back is quite roomy. I would definitely check this spot out if you want to put a little variety into your craft beer stops. read more

I've been here a few times but it's usually to participate in one of their TV/Movie themed trivia nights. I've seen the place packed to the rafters for a Parks and Rec trivia night were it seemed to be bonkers crazy busy and then I saw the opposite for the Wayne's World trivia night that felt like barely anyone was there. The food is pretty good especially considering it is a bar. The burger is simple and delicious. There are occasionally food trucks around so if you're in the mood for something that is not on the food menu you might be able to get it from a food truck parked up front. The only reason I knocked a star off is because the service when they were busy was pretty slow and they didn't seem prepared for the onslaught of trivia participants. It took a long time to wait for a simple drink but any other time I have been back, the service and atmosphere has been wonderful. read more

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Great selection of beers. The pulled pork nachos are AMAZING! I need to go back to try the frozen sangria that everyone is talking about! Took off a star because it gets a little stuffy in the back area, perhaps adding some fans would help. read more

No complaints at all! Lots of beers on tap. I had a couple 512's. I didn't try any food so I can't comment on that. They had card games available!! My group & I played Cards Against Humanity. :) Had a blast! I'd love to come back here and try their food. Definitely enjoyed myself on my last visit! read more

D & T Drive Inn - Food menu - Beer Bar Near Me - Houston, Texas

This place definitely falls in the "dive bar" category but it delivers a good variety of beers! It has a good ambiance with a classic "chill" vibe, I definitely like it. The beer menu is extensive with beers from lots of local breweries and if beer isn't something you're crazy about, they offer frozen sangria (awesome and strong) and a shandy drink. Their food menu is just ok. They have burgers, sandwiches and different types of apps that you can share. During the week, they usually offer dinner specials too, ex: Taco Tuesday etc etc. On our first visit, we had a burger and their taco plate (part of their daily special) and it was just ok. To me both dishes were over priced for what you get. My advice would be to come here to enjoy their beer menu and maybe grab a bite to eat at a different spot afterwards. During each visit, the employees were very nice and talkative to the peeps sitting at the bar and they usually have good music playing. The inside is a bit small. They have a good amount of seats at the bar and a few tables inside but they also have a spacious ,nicely lit patio. During the winter months they put heaters out to keep their patrons toasty. Parking usually isn't a problem since they have a parking lot directly across the street but I have seen it get full at times. To sum it up, this place is really cool and is a gem of the neighborhood, I would have rated 4 stars but with the lackluster food, I had to give it a 3 star rating. read more

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Remember the -old- D&T? The one that served a dollop of pimento cheese with ritz crackers and charged like $10? Yeah, it was ok but nothing special, right? Well, the new D&T menu is freakin great! We tried all but a few items when we went there last night with some friends, and everything was delicious. We didn't realise that it was their first night serving their new menu, so I didn't think to take a picture of it, sorry! They have elote that was so yummy we had to order seconds, a few fancy sandwiches, street tacos, and quesadillas. Perfect to make a meal of it just snack on while drinking. Also German potato salad and fried cauliflower, also good! All the servers were super nice, and they have lots of beers and wines, of course. It's still everything you liked about D&T before, but new and improved with the food and staff. Like D&T 2.0! read more

Love this little neighborhood bar!! Been coming here for years! It's truly one of my favorites!

I finally had a chance to check out this place. There's a small lot off Calvalcade and street parking. The sign out front is vintage, but when you step inside, it's a casual, contemporary atmosphere. Relatively small indoor area with a long counter and a few tables, but the outdoor patio is where it's at. It was warm when I went and there were plenty of fans and misters to keep you cool. I went to check out happy hour and steak night with a few friends. I was intrigued because I had just learned about shandys from an Aussie coworker. Their shandy, a cocktail of beer and lemonade, was delicious. They grill your steak made to order and then you make your plate with your own salad, baked potato, and their selection of condiments. I thought the food was fine, I would love to try other stuff on the menu. The staff is great, friendly, doesn't hover. Accepts credit cards. Great place for a drink and fancier bar food. Try the shandy! read more

D & T Drive Inn - Shandy on the patio during happy hour - Beer Bar Near Me - Houston, Texas

Darn, just when I left such a good previous review... Came back last weekend, pre-called to make sure they were dog friendly, yes. Turns out, not as much, why can't someone walk through to get to the much more spacious back patio? You don't serve food.....I'm confused. Front's outta the question when you have more than 6 patrons out there and only 2 tables. So for this reason, probably won't come back, when there's so many other other fully dog-friendly places to go. Plus your location is way out of the desired area. read more

The staff are the absolute best here! So humble and they provide the greatest service. Such awesome bar side manner if you will! The place has such a great selection of drinks and the food is bomb!! They even have steak night, we definitely love stopping by for a drink and some nice conversations! read more

D & T Drive Inn - The staff are the absolute best here! So humble and they provide the greatest service. Such awesome bar side manner if you will! - Beer Bar Near Me - Houston, Texas

I'm hesitant to write a review because I want to keep this place off the beaten path for as long as possible. I love the laid back atmosphere, nice bartenders, and of course the food and drink at D&T! There is a huge beer selection, a couple wines and their signature (maybe not their signature but it's why I go) frozen sangria and frozen shandy that you can mix together if you wish - and you wish. read more

D & T Drive Inn - Delightful frozen sangria and frozen shandy mix. - Beer Bar Near Me - Houston, Texas

They have countless potent beers on tap to choose from--Bartender David hooked me up with a perfect match for my tastes on his first try--Mama's Lil' Yella Pils. Excellent service plus an awesome sense of humor from David made both my visits a pleasure. This cozy little shack of a place has a nice, new, clean feeling inside--rustic, understated cool. The bartop and tables are beautiful! I was told D & T constructed the bartop and tables themselves from the wood of trees they had to cut down on the property. I love the new slick picnic tables and benches running along the fenceline on the spacious back patio and deck. Good design! Made me happy. I'll be back. read more

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I went for my first steak night at D &T Drive Inn - GREAT first experience. Atmosphere: The patio in the back was awesome. It wasn't overly packed for a Tuesday and although we shared a long picnic table with other people, it wasn't annoying at all! From the outside in front you really can't tell how awesome the back is until you walk into the place. It's not close to anything else but the patio is something I'll definitely go back for!! Food: Get the shandy drink - you'll need it to cool off in this Houston weather and it's delicious. I had 2. We went on steak night so we obviously had.... steak :) I ordered the new york strip medium but it was a little overcooked. Still had great flavor though. The steak comes with a potato and a salad. There is a little potato fixings bar that was a wonderful surprise so I obviously loaded up my potato so it was more of bacon and sour cream with a side of potato but whatevvvvv (don't judge me). Service: We didn't really have one waitress the whole time but both of them were not as attentive as they could've been. All of the staff was really nice though but we waited a bit for our drinks. read more

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I really like D&T! Drinks, food, atmosphere, people - they're all good! I went once in the winter and they had a super yummy spiked hot apple cider. But on a regular basis I like the frozen shandy/sangria thing and the darker beers. Also the sandwich with the grape relish is amazing. The outside seating has such a perfect Heights feel to it. And the service has always been pretty good. D&T is great for a casual evening, sipping drinks on the patio. read more

D & T Drive Inn - Gross. I did not drink this. Was a friend's. - Beer Bar Near Me - Houston, Texas

In the wise words of my friend, "we can have alcohol for dinner, right?" We stumbled upon this place while looking for a place to eat in the heights. We were completely sold by the idea of frozen sangrias and those babies did not disappoint. $6 each, served in mason jars, and packing quite a punch! Exactly the delicious frozen alcoholic beverage we were looking for after the end of a long Wednesday. Fortunately, this place also serves some delicious food. I had Mara's rice bowl ($8). The description reads- white rice, black beans, pibil pork, cilantro, crispy garlic, love. How cute is that?! Made with love. Aww. It was healthy and yummy. Service was friendly and attentive. Ambiance is laid back and relaxing. The outdoor backyard patio is adorable and a perfect place to sip on beverages and catch up with good friends. I absolutely love places with a hole in the wall feel like this and hope to come back soon! Pro tip: on Wednesdays, they have dog and a beer night. You can get their black hills dog (normally $8) with a pint for $10 total. read more

D & T Drive Inn - Frozen sangria! - Beer Bar Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I really dig D&T Drive Inn. It's my local neighborhood bar within walking distance. A nice selection of craft and local beers on tap but my heart belongs to their shandy. I love, love, love this drink! It's simultaneously tart and sweet and extremely refreshing on a warm day. It makes my body curl up in bliss when I drink it! It's typically served with bitters on top, but they do seasonal offerings of this drink. My favorite (and I mean FAVORITE) is with blueberry during the summer! The bar is situated both inside and outside. During the summer, inside is my preferred way to go, but I have noticed that due to the open arrangement, I've gotten bitten by mosquitoes. If you're special enough to be bitten all the time, I'd definitely recommend some bug spray before you go. D&T also a jukebox with great tunes on it. There are also warm nuts that you can help yourself to! Bartenders and bussers are polite and friendly. Bathrooms are clean and tidy. One complaint: I'm not impressed with their food. I ordered their pulled pork nachos, and it was unimpressive. It came out with thick yellow corn rounds topped with really bland Velveeta-like cheese, black beans that tasted like they were poured out of a can, pickled red onions, and jalapenos. The pulled pork was actually flavorful, but paired with the other ingredients, it just wasn't tasty, was overly salty, and seemed a bit pricey. And selfishly speaking, I wish that they'd serve a burger on their menu! But when I come here, it's not about the food. It's about the ambiance and drinks (or in my case, SHANDY SHANDY SHANDY)! I hope D&T continues to have a nice long run here. read more

D & T Drive Inn - Blueberry shandy: my love! - Beer Bar Near Me - Houston, Texas

This has become my regular spot and it's easy to see why. Great beer selection. Fun, laid-back atmosphere. Delish food (I'm obsessed with the pimiento cheese). Friendly service. You can even bring your dog. I just love, love, LOVE it. My coworker was making fun of me because I pump it up so much. Then, a few weeks ago, he happened to drive by as I was walking into D&T from the parking lot. What can I say? I practice what I preach! UPDATE: They also let you borrow blankets when it's chilly outside. Score. read more

D & T Drive Inn - Food menu - a tad grainy, but I'll try to add a better one soon. - Beer Bar Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Found a new favorite bar in Houston! It's kind of tucked away in a residential area in the Heights, and I never would've found it without the help of the Internet. I loved their frozen shandy (beer + lemonade), although the frozen sangria was a little too sweet my taste. Their beer menu is impressive with a good mix of Texan and out-of-state craft brews -- and the prices are very, very reasonable. I also got to try their kimchi nachos, which was pretty damn delicious (thought I was in for a little snack, then ended up finishing the gigantic plate mostly by myself). Their food menu is a bit more pricey ($11-15), but the portion size is huge. Oh, did I mention their service is also very excellent? The bar spacy is a bit divey. Very chill, unassuming space. I went on a Monday night, and there were just enough people to keep the place fun and cordial. Will definitely return! read more

D & T Drive Inn - Kimchi nachos - Beer Bar Near Me - Houston, Texas

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