It's a great bar and definitely try the Wrench 75. But I'm a food guy so this is to mention hot dog Monday. Enjoyable. Hit the spot. Great ambiance. Owner is a great mixologist. read more

East End Hardware - Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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East End Hardware was our final stop of the evening, and overall, it was a really cool experience. After dinner at Nancy's Hustle, we walked down the block to East End Hardware because I had specifically looked them up and wanted to try one of their snowball cocktails. Since this was a first date, I loved that we could just walk over, grab a drink, sit at the bar and keep the conversation going. I ordered the Strawberry Snowball, made with Peruvian pisco and strawberry syrup. It was good, and the portion was definitely large enough to share, which made it kind of fun for a date. I will say, though, I think I expected it to be a little more "cocktail" and a little less "snowball." There was A LOT of ice, and I found myself wishing there was a little more actual cocktail mixed throughout it. It wasn't bad at all--it just wasn't quite what I had pictured when I decided I wanted to try one. One thing I REALLY liked about East End Hardware was the selection of board games and card games available to play while you hang out. We initially grabbed Connect Four, but unfortunately something was wrong with the bottom and it wouldn't latch to hold the pieces. So we switched over to Battleship--and that actually turned out to be really cute! We sat at the bar playing Battleship, sharing our Strawberry Snowball and talking. It added a fun, playful element to the date instead of us just sitting there having another drink. I definitely think the games are a nice touch, especially if you're coming here on a date or with friends. The atmosphere was great, too. East End Hardware has a cool, quaint, laid-back vibe that makes it easy to settle in and stay awhile. I'd definitely go back, although next time I think I'd skip the snowball and try one of their regular cocktails instead. But I would absolutely grab another game while I'm there. Overall, a cool neighborhood spot and a really fun way to end the night. read more

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Awesome bar with good food good vibes and good drinks. I came to watch one of the FIFA games at this bar and it was an amazing time with friends. We thankfully got a seat at a table. The aesthetic of the bar is really casual and laid-back and very cool. The food was shockingly good. I got two Monday night special hotdog and they were incredible. They had french fries on top and some kind of garlic aïoli sauce. Honestly, it was one of the best hot dogs I have had in a while. My friends enjoy their beers and we had a great time. read more

Had the Thursday steak dinner. Was absolutely delicious. Order medium rare and got exactly that. Sides were amazing as well. Service was quick and efficient. Really like the vibes here. Especially love that they have fire pits outside! read more

East End Hardware - Steak Night - Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great place with nice people! I like their Chicken Tikka on Tuesdays and their Hotdogs on Monday.Good vibes!

Nice hidden gem. This is like your local neighborhood bar that has a very homie feel to it. What I like about this place is that it's cozy, relaxing, quiet & good vibes. I'm getting to that age where I dread spots that are so loud that you have to scream to speak to someone, this bar is the total opposite. The bartenders are nice, the customers are laid back & not sloppy drunk & the drinks are good. What more can you ask? I usually order my go to which is the old fashioned ($9). I like that they don't use cheap liquor & my drink taste strong & not watered down. They also have beer & snow cones infused with liquor. You might look at those snow cones and think that it's not going to do anything to you, nah it'll creep up on you. Strong & delicious. I also like that they have board games to keep you entertained. The menu has limited selection of food but the quality is fairly decent. I've tried the "just cheese plate", roast beef panini & brie & big soft pretzel. All were pretty good. I enjoy the pimento cheese. The pretzel comes out fresh & hot. The roast beef panini was solid but the Dijon mustard was overpowering. Overall, this is my favorite local bar to go to. Nice staff, affordable drinks without breaking your bank & cozy atmosphere. They also have outdoor seating as well. The only thing that needs to be updated are their walls in the restrooms other then that I have no complaints. The parking isn't the best but I can look past that. Shoutout to our bartenders Michele & Rennick for their hospitality. Especially Rennick, he was kind, personable & made me feel at home. He also let me try some samples of their beer and they were good. Will I come back? I don't go to bars that often but this will be my go to spot at least once a month. Thanks once again Rennick, you're awesome bro. Tip: they have weekly specials like steak night, you guys should come for that. read more

East End Hardware - Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

This is one of my go-to bars in EaDo. It's accessible off the colombia tap trail or just off leeland street. There is a good amount of street parking around. The warehouse vibe is cool and theres a large sitting area outside. They have some different board games and a large projector to watch sports games on. They have really good boozy snowcones so you have to get at least one of those. (Or many of them!) The food is tasty as well with good paninis and other bar bites. The bartenders are laid back and nice. Overall the vibe is pretty casual but its a fun place to hang out. read more

One of my favorite bars, always great service and great drinks. I've been wanting to come try their steak and I was not disappointed. Every Thursday starting at 6pm. You get a 14oz ribeye, salad and a Parmesan shallot polenta all for under $25. The menu does say "No To-Go Orders". There was a steady crowd coming in and eating and leaving. It was never over crowded but at a few times did get loud with conversations. They have a great playlist going all night. I asked for my steak to be cooked medium rare and the chef nailed it. Bartenders were friendly and attentive. I'll be back next Thursday! read more

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My date, Mr. W, asked if I'd prefer coffee or cocktails.... ummmm, cocktails please, I mean it's Sunday Funday! Mr. W chose @eastendhardwarehtx as our meeting spot which is a cute little bar tucked away in an east end neighborhood. We grabbed two seats at the bar and spent the next hour getting to know each other over the delish cocktails! I started with the strawberry pisco snow ball and he enjoyed a Stout Beer by Brash and for our second beverage we both enjoyed a tiki cocktail I enjoyed the laid back atmosphere, it was a bit noisy but still allowed us to enjoy each other's company and have a pleasant convo. Will definitely return. read more

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My friend and I were looking for a place in EaDo to grab a bite before a show. Some of our go to places aren't open 7 days a week so we started looking for places and ended up at East End Hardware. This place is super chill which is what we were needing. There was a guy in there drinking a beer and reading a book. You can tell it's a neighborhood bar because it literally is next to townhomes, but it is also laid back. The bartender looked like she did not want to be there. I'm hoping she was just having an off day because she was not very personable. The other employees were really nice though. I love cucumber drinks and one of my favorite is the Pimm's Cup. Anytime a place has it on the menu, I have to try it. This one was okay. It wasn't the best (i.e. Anvil), but it was good enough. They had another cucumber drink on the menu that looked good, but I had to try their version of the Pimm's Cup. My friend had a pina colada snowball. She said it was good, but it was very messy. Every time she would try to scoop some onto the spoon, it just dripped down the side of the glass. She had a puddle of snowball on the table by the time she finished the drink. I took a small sip once it melted down, and it was very heavy on the rum. The ice isn't the smooth shaved ice, it's more crunchy. I think they have 7 or 8 different flavors for the boozy snowballs. It was Taco Tuesday night but we opted for sandwiches. I can't remember how much the tacos were, but the bartender said you get 4 large tacos that are enough for two people to share. I believe it also comes with chips and salsa or queso. I had the Turkey Pesto panini with salt & pepper chips and Taiwanese Cucumber Salad. My food was really good and I liked the cucumber salad. It had sesame seed oil on it which gave it an interesting flavor. My friend had the Italian panini with the Parmesan side salad and the cucumber salad. She enjoyed her meal and really loved the cucumber salad. The décor in this place is really cool and it's very clear that it was a former hardware store. They had an awesome playlist. We noticed the jukebox and how diverse the catalog was (though the jukebox wasn't turned on last night). I didn't go out on the patio, but my friend said it was large. They also allow dogs which is nice. They have a small lot on the side and two handicap spots up front. There's also street parking if the lot is full. My car got blocked in because some jerk decided to make their own spot up front near the handicap parking. One of the employees was nice enough to help me get out. I'm grateful to the employee for helping me! read more

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Intro: I stopped by East End Hardware on a Monday evening. While they have a small gravel parking lot, it was full when I arrived so I parked on a side street for free close by. Located in EaDo, I was excited to check out a new bar. Ambiance (3/5): East End Hardware is a no-frills bar. They have a good-size patio but we opted to sit inside. Inside, they have stool seating at the bar and a couple of tables. East End Hardware is a casual spot. While they have happy hour specials and daily specials, rather than being listed at the bar, they're listed at the door. As a result, I didn't notice the specials until we left which was unfortunate. More prominent placement would help. Service (4.5/5): They don't have waiters but you can order at the bar. The bartender working while I was there friendly and efficient. And they let us linger for a good while after they had closed so we could finish our drinks. That's always appreciated! Food (2.5/5): The food menu isn't extensive but I always appreciate it when a bar serves food too. We went with several appetizers: a cheese board, pimento cheese dip, and a soft pretzel. The pretzel was a disappointment. When it comes to a soft pretzel, you want a crisp exterior with a chewy interior. You also want the exterior of the pretzel to be buttered. This was not it. The pretzel wasn't even as good as a pretzel you can get at a sporting event---which isn't a high bar. It tasted like a frozen pretzel. The pimento cheese dip was served with crackers. It's not often that I come across pimento cheese in Texas. I have a soft spot for pimento cheese because it is popular in North Carolina where I spent four years. The portion size is generous for this dish and it was my favorite out of the three. Finally, the cheese board was pretty similar to the pimento cheese dip because both pimento cheese and crackers are part of the board. In addition to that, other cheeses, kinds of honey, and kinds of butter are included. Not as elaborate as you'll see at other places but not bad. Drinks (4.5/5): The drinks are probably what you care about most and this is an area where East End Hardware delivers. They have a nice list of craft cocktails, beer, and something that makes them unique: alcoholic snow cones! This was a first for me and I couldn't say no. The snow cone is served with a spoon. Eating it takes a while and it gets messy (I spilled some red ice on my shorts) but it is a unique experience. Not something I would order regularly but it was cool to experience once. The cocktails are creative and the beer list is unique so that was appreciated. I had one cocktail and one beer so the trifecta was complete. Overall: Come for the drinks and not the food. Take advantage of their daily and happy hour specials. read more

My sister loves this place. She lives in Boston now, but when she came back to visit, she wanted to go to East End Hardware. The walls are full of art. There are several games to play with friends, I beat everyone in Uno. The bartenders are nice and helpful. They should have some merch, because my sister would buy a hat and a shirt with their logo. We got lucky and got there for steak night. The food was delicious and cooked how we like it. This is a great place for a boozy snow cone or a tasty steak. read more

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Good service. Nice drinks. Been wanting to come here for awhile. Not quite as busy on a Friday night as I was expecting which was nice.

Very 5star place -- nice hidden gem with a great vibe. We ubered there, but seemed like plenty of room on the side for parking. This is a great place for groups or something romantic. Try the snow(thing) -- a little tough to eat clean, but it's part of the fun. Can't be shy, just gotta use that mouf. Service was great, people were great, drinks were great - will be back! read more

Love this place! We came back for pizza and trivia night! It was my friend's birthday and we decided to celebrate here. It was so much fun! It was the trivia lady's bday too! We brought cake and ate from their regular menu too. It was a blast! read more

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This rating is only for their steak night. I went there for a steak night with my family. The steak has a lot of fat and tasteless on the meat part. And it's not worth of the price. For those reason, I won't be back. read more

Mmmmm. Steak Night! And the perfect, Homemade Ranch Water I've had I'll be be back on Date Night! read more

East End Hardware - My happy steak night face - Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

I've been to this place 3 times now. And it gets better every time I go. The last time I finally got food. The pimento cheese sandwich....is EVERYTHING! You can definitely tell that its house made. The staff is alway friendly. And the drink prices...unmatched. I love a good hidden hole on the wall place. 10/10 would recommend! read more

A friend who enjoys a great cocktail/drink came into town and we all wanted to try something new. The reviews definitely helped us give this place a try and so glad we did! A little shack on the road in EaDo, there are a couple parking spots in the front but street parking is probably what will end up happening. They have a variety of drinks to choose from: beer, wine, mixed drinks, and my favorite, boozy snow cones! Their cocktails are about $10-$13, their beers are $5-$8, and their snow cones are only $6.50 (or $5 if there's an astros game on). What I really love about this place is how cozy it is. They have games and a dart board that's great to play with friends. We had an awesome time sipping on drinks while catching up. Would come back! read more

East End Hardware - Strawberry pisco snow cone $6.50 - Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Nestled between Downtown and East Downtown is this lil sweet spot! It used to be a hardware store now a cute little drink, eat and chill spot! It's great for date night, meeting up with friends or to bring your pup and have a beer. I haven't made it on Taco Tuesday happens, there's hot dog night and on Thursday's steak night! The ambiance is sexy especially as sunset. Great and attentive staff, dog friendly and just an overall good Houston vibe! Come hang out. It's all good here! read more

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Quirky bar with good cocktails. Great vibe, good drinks. Nice to have in the East End.

Great mixed drinks for times when you want something other than beer. Service was great too. I didn't try the steak, but it looked delicious. read more

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This is a quaint little bar and I thoroughly enjoyed my time here. We stopped by for an after dinner drink and I have to recommend that you try one of their Boozy Snowballs... .an adult snowcone. I got the Tiger's Blood Snowball and it was delicious. The young lady at the bar was very friendly and personable. Besides the wide and unique selection of drinks, the atmosphere was very unique as well. If you visit, take the time to peruse the pictures on the wall, there is a lot of interesting history there. I didn't stay long on this visit but I plan to return soon to spend more time. read more

East End Hardware - Tigers Blood and 'stro-cone Boozy Snoballs - Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Ya know what beats a snocone on a hot AF Houston summer day? A BOOZY snocone! Yup, ya heard right. Snocones drenched in booze for $6.50 a pop. And for your GOT fans, there's a Jon Snocone complete with a black sword and blood red cherry. East End Hardware is a brand new watering hole in the East End, and as you may have guessed, it is indeed a former hardware store, hence the name and the decor. There's an outside area that they're looking to expand, street parking, and even a car wash across the street. Perfect time to multi-task. Car wash + cocktails = win/win read more

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Dirty- Rodent droppings on table... On a couple of visits lately I noticed chewed corn by the game shelf. Rodents had eaten thru a bucket of bean bags. However, I hope to return soon and give them another try. read more

I love east end hardware - such a cute vibe and I LOVE their $4 hot dogs on Mondays and $4 drafts on Mondays. My favorite draft is the new magnolia IPA - a great choice. The hot dogs change every week and you can get a veggie dog too! read more

I've been here for steak night and it was really cool, I just couldn't really eat anything since im a vegetarian. So when I heard @bobbyonthegrill was making burgers and had veggie options I was stoked. Vegan options: my burger was absolutely delightful. I decided to eat vegetarian this day because it was Labor Day and I wanted to treat my self lol But you can def make it vegan by removing the mayo & cheese. Also the cheese he used was amazing!!!!!!!!! Ambiance: the place has a very chill vibe which u love and they have indoor and outdoor seating! That day they had a huge water slide to celebrate! Which I thought was unique and cool!! Drinks: I had an adult snow cone called the dude. It has khalua and vodka, super super yummy! Especially on a hot day! Extras: they have tv for games and they also have board games & cards to use!!!!! Super cool! We will be back!!! read more

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Such a fun and laidback place! The food is delicious and drinks as well! Nice outside place to sit and relax with your dog!

The cutest little bar with the best meat and cheese tray I've had and I don't think it was because I was hungry. The boozy snowballs are the perfect summer cool down - especially when themes snowballs are out. The staff is very attentive and conversational. There are specials daily that are posted on their Facebook page - give them a follow! read more

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Great drinks and good. Had a fun evening with friends.

Great food, sno balls and fun time! Thank you, Scotty! This was a place we looked up and went to and so glad we did!

There are not enough love/heart emojis to explain all of the feels I have. You know I'm a Nola girl through and through. Nothing makes me happier than a properly done shaved ice snowball... except an adult, boozy version of one. Oh My Everything That Is Right In This World. I've been searching for a perfect boozy snoball for 13+ years. I never thought I'd find it in Houston. But here it lives, in Eado. I don't just love the snowballs, though. The bar, the staff, and the atmosphere all help make this place exactly what I've been craving. Great outdoor space, too. Absolutely bound to become one of our go-to local watering holes. Plus, they have Magner's on tap. :) Which deserves a sixth star, honestly. read more

Great ambiance at this place. If you looking for local beers or a great cocktail they have both. Served up with knowledgeable and personable bartendin g staff. I had the pleasure of having Mandy made me feel at home. Not a big food menu but what they do have they do well. read more

You don't need to know much more than boozey snowballs. So refreshing on an exhaustively scorching Houston day. If flavored ice ain't your thing (why?), East End Hardware also totes a full bar and over 10+ craft beers on tap. This is a no frills, local watering hole - and since it's in my new hood, I can see myself frequenting here often! read more

East End Hardware - Tigers Blood! - Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Delicious drinks and a pretty chill atmosphere. It's a great place to take pictures as the outside looks so unique. Once a hardware store turned bar I was drawn by their selection of boozy snow cones and they were so good! I highly recommend visiting this bar! read more

East End Hardware - Boozy Snow Cone - Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

East End Hardware is the place to be during the hot summer time. How clever is this place to bring back childhood memories of eating snow cones and turn them into adult beverages. I think it's one of the best things to happen to me as an adult. The place is clean, but unfortunately I have not been at night. Usually, my family and I walk in mid day when they sun is out and grab us about two trays of these delicious beauties. There are always different bartenders when I go so I can't specify who is who but service is always great. read more

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Love this place! Unassuming and delicious! A great laid back bar with great cocktails :)

Great service. Good time and great food. Steak nite is the best in the city. Everyone is very friendly.

Cleanliness: 4 Quality: 4 Drinks: 4 Service: 5 I went here with my dog and she really enjoyed the dog friendly backyard attached to the bar. She's not 21 so she can't consume alcohol legally but I'm sure she would've enjoyed the beer and snow cone, which was pretty boozey in my opinion but also had a nice light pina colada taste. She's also deaf but I think she would've liked the 90s music playing in the background! Overall, friendly staff, unpretentious atmosphere and decent prices on the beers! read more

East End Hardware - Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

I received a terrible service at this establishment. we arrived with a bike tour; the bike coordinator informed the bar prior to us showing up there so we did not show up unexpectedly. They were expecting us and once we arrived it seemed as if we were an inconvenience to them. We were not greeted with smiling faces at one point the bar manager/shift manager (tall guy) told us that we could not order pretzels because there was too many of us and it was a small kitchen I'm sorry but it's a pretzel. The service was very discriminative. read more