I have been to Wicklow Heights a handful of times over the past year. They offer fancy cocktails in…read morea laid back setting. They have a small indoor area and a huge outdoor area with couches and benches. The patio is great when the weather is nice, though they have fans and heaters depending on the season. The patio has a huge screen which is great for catching a game. At night, they turn the music up inside so it can be hard to have a conversation. The menu has a lot to offer. The bartenders are very friendly and make great drinks. I'm a fan of the variations on the classic G&T. On my last visit, I had an espresso martini and it was excellent! I was pleasantly surprised at how good they made it. I have yet to order a drink that I did not like. They have a small parking lot out front. There's also street parking. Given that it's near a few bars, parking can be difficult during peak times. Wicklow Heights is great for a stop on a bar crawl or for a chill afternoon with friends.

Visited for the first time for their Galentine's themed bingo night. It was super crowded when I…read morehad arrived around 6:30 so if you're trying to get a table I'd recommend coming suuuper early. They have happy hour until 7pm. The drinks weren't bad and I think they have a nice selection of cocktails to choose from. The rundown for bingo: It was supposed to start at 7pm, but I don't think we started until almost 7:30. Not sure if that's normal or if it was just that night. They'll make an announcement for you to go grab a bingo board from designated spots and it was quite a fight to get a board, which is one per person. I think we played a total of 5-6 rounds with breaks in between and each round is a different goal (e.g. regular bingo, making an X, blackout, etc) with a different prize and the prizes gradually get bigger. Since the tables were all full, lots of people were either sitting around the stage, or on the turf, or standing on the back patio. Parking was super crowded. They have a lot which was definitely filled so I had to resort to street/neighborhood parking. They made announcements that if you park at the establishment next door you WILL get towed (they had tow trucks coming in the whole night I feel)

My friend was celebrating her birthday and recommended this place for steak night. Amexicun, which…read morewe had tried before at White Oak Social, was there that Friday night. We like Amexicun. It's located right at 19th St. and Shepherd near the light. There's a small angled parking lot that can be tight when people park along the fence. It looks like a cute tiny A-frame home with a few patio tables in the front. The inner area has about 6-7 high tables. It's nice and clean inside. The vibe feels similar to H-Town Brewing Co. but on a smaller scale. You can also sit at the bar. I didn't really like the high tables/chairs. They're not as comfortable. It was hot out, and there are mosquitos, so we sat inside. I ordered the salmon plate for steak night. The drinks here are ok, and since I don't really drink, I was looking for mocktail options. In this era, most places have mocktail options with brand alternatives like Ritual, Seedlip and Lyre's or at the least, something with juice, Topo Chico and simple syrup. The female bartender made me a NA margarita which was great. I liked that she didn't make it too sweet or too tart which happens with mocktails that don't have alternatives and are mostly juice or lemon. On the other hand, when I ordered a second, the guy bartender made it too sweet. I didn't like his version. For the alcoholic versions, they seem to have good cocktails, wine, beer and flights. They also have daily specials. Aside from the steak night, they don't serve food here. It wouldn't be my first choice of bars in this area.

It's worth a stop for their $1 Tiny Tini's. I tried all three flavors; the Espresso martini, lemon…read moredrop, and Cosmo- and for just a buck, each 2 ounce sip packed with plenty of flavor. I also enjoyed a sweet frozen cocktail topped with a fresh mint leaf that was perfect for a warm afternoon. Fun drinks, great value, and a unique experience. They have a food truck outside that serves food, from what we were informed. Thank you Tre for inviting me here. They did not have any food menus for the truck at the time of my visit. Happy hour start at 2pm, and the $1 Tiny Tini's start at 6pm.

Unfortunately, I won't be returning to Little Woodrow's after my experience here…read more While the drinks are severely overpriced, the reason I'm leaving a 1 star review is because of the behavior/service from the bartenders. In my opinion, the bartending staff appeared to make assumptions about who they believed would or wouldn't tip based on appearance, and I found that incredibly disappointing. My guest and I waited roughly 20 minutes just to get a single drink while multiple bartenders spent time talking among themselves. When we were finally acknowledged, the service we received was noticeably different from the experience of other customers seated nearby, who were greeted promptly, checked on frequently, and treated with a much higher level of attentiveness. What makes this especially frustrating is that I was a bartender while I was in college many years ago. I understand the service industry, I understand that tip-based jobs can be unpredictable, and I also understand that not every guest tips the same. Some leave 20% or more, some don't, and that's simply part of the profession. Personally, I always tip well above the industry standard because I've been on the other side of the bar. The problem is that it's not a bartender's job to decide, before serving someone, who is or isn't worth their time based on how they look or how they're dressed. Every guest deserves the same respect, courtesy, and level of service. Great hospitality means giving everyone a fair experience and letting your service--not assumptions--determine the outcome. I also think about the couples who work 60-hour weeks and only get one date night a month. Imagine finally getting that one evening together, looking forward to relaxing, only to have the experience soured because someone behind the bar decided you didn't look like you'd tip enough to deserve good service. That's a pretty disheartening and disrespectful way to treat paying customers. I sincerely hope management reminds the staff that exceptional service should be consistent for everyone, regardless of first impressions. Until then, I'll be taking my business elsewhere.

The first note for anyone to know is that parking is very limited aside from the surrounding…read morestreets in the neighborhood. I highly recommend folks ride share here. The second note is it's very common to have to present an ID at these types of sports bars so make sure you have it on ya! This venue has a decent layout but there are some areas that are not great. Particularly the tables near the bar where one has to line up to order. Alot of people will queue up in this area which becomes tiresome if you're sitting at these select tables. It's just a poor location to have placed the primary spot for folks to order and I feel this could easily be corrected (having owned a bar myself). The outdoor patio has a fair amount of deck chairs and patio tables, some uncovered, others under an overhang. This can make for a bit of trouble if it's a rainy day. The space is decently sized with enough TVs to catch the main events. This leads me to service. There are no roving servers so this effectively means one has to queue up and wait to place their order. This is what I like to call adding "friction" to the point of sale. This bar is hit and miss with queue times. They can have the same amount of bartenders and sometimes it's quick, other times you could be standing there a good amount of time. This means you're missing out on conversation with friends or looking for the tv that has the event you're interested in while you wait. All of these types of struggles could be remedied with changing how they operate. This typically isn't too large of an issue on a normal night but it definitely is on event days / weekends. The bathrooms can get pretty messy at times too (at least for men). I've never asked the ladies I come here with how their side is but I'd certainly hope it's better. Now, that leads to food and drink. Food is limited with vendors that come in and serve whatever. Crawfish, bbq, hot dogs, burgers, etc. Their website and socials will list these sometimes though they are not always up to date. For drinks, don't come here looking for any decent cocktails or wine selection. Sure, they can make basic ones or have some basic wines but it's limited. This is a liquor/mixer and beer type bar where speed/volume is the focus for the bartenders. Overall, I don't dislike this Little Woodrow's location as it is a bit more low key than some of the others but it comes with some considerations too. I will say, I do like that they tend to have more main events than other spots nearby and the vibe isn't nearly as off-putting as some of the others.

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 met our good friend up Friday night around 10:30 PM before hitting Sushi By the Heights reverse…read moreHH. The bar wasn't crowded, which I prefer with a chill atmosphere so you can have conversations with some good music not blaring over you. Moonshine Deck was that exact vibe. We'll be back soon!

Love the food here and the servers are always really nice. the banana pudding is fantastic and so…read moreare the brisket fries (and so is everything else I've ever ordered- you can't go wrong) I come here for trivia every now and then and usually if the answer he has on the screen is wrong and someone tells him (with proof, of course) he'll be like "ok cool yeah nvm, for anyone who answered xyz y'all will get those points" but for some reason tonight one of the answers he put up was wrong and everyone started booing him (lmao) and then later someone went up to him and was like hey here's something that proves the answer you put is wrong and he was like "I'm not taking any comments, my answers are final" like get off your high horse dude. my friends got pretty annoyed so we ended up leaving after the third round or so. I feel like if it was general trivia it would've been fine but it was a themed one tonight and people always get crazy intense about the themed ones. just admit you were wrong, it'll be ok I promise. other than that it was great lol

First time here after walking by frequently and driving by daily…read more Cool looking food menu. I had the Macha Fried Chicken Sandwich. Very good! Not spicy at all, so don't let that scare you off. I really liked the slaw that was on it. There were 3 other items on the menu I want to try next time (burger, quesadilla, BLT). I ate outside on the deck since the weather was good. There are about 4 or 5 TVs so you can watch whatever game is on. Inside they have a pool table. You order at the bar and they bring your food to you. Food came out pretty fast, and the chicken was piping hot. Overall, glad I stopped here and I'll be back again. Just wish they had unsweet tea

Local bar with pool tables and a great vibe. Great service and good drinks…read moreSpacious area with a big patio, rustic indoor, very laid back dive bar vibe.

Great dog-friendly spot!…read more We had such a great time at Patterson Park! The atmosphere was fun and welcoming, and it was especially amazing being able to enjoy the experience with our dogs. I really appreciated how dog-friendly they are. they have multiple water bowls available throughout the area, which made it so easy to keep our pups comfortable and hydrated. It's such a thoughtful touch and definitely makes the place feel welcoming for pet owners. We had a wonderful experience and will absolutely be back!

Patterson Park is a fun sports bar in The Heights. The bar itself is very large and is great for…read morelarge groups, however parking isn't adequate for the size of the bar. They do have a moderate sized parking lot and limited street parking, but you'd be better off carpooling or taking a rideshare. There's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and they have a two story deck that is great to sit on when the weather is nice. The patio is also dog friendly. They have some really good craft cocktails and their menu changes seasonally. They also have mocktails which are equally as tasty. One of the cocktails that I really enjoyed is the French 765B which is a lavender French 75. If you need a bite to eat, they have a small food truck on site. They also allow outside food to be brought in which I found out on my most recent. I've been to their steak and trivia night on Thursdays which is so much fun! Trivia is ran by Challenge Entertainment. The prizes for trivia are gift cards that can be used at the bar. The steak is provided by Culinary Designs by M.E.R. and it's really good. If you don't want steak, they also offer salmon and shrimp. In addition to steak and trivia on Thursdays, they have daily specials and theme nights too. It's definitely a fun atmosphere.

It was my husband and my first time going on Sunday night. We stopped in for a quick drink before…read moreheading home and ending our weekend. Well it was one of the Best Stops we have Made! The atmosphere & ambiance were great, for a place that we thought looked very small actually was a great size. The drinks were amazing, along with the little show they put on while making your cocktails was awesome! So if you are in the area stop by, you won't regret it. Thank you Josh & Julian for great drinks and an awesome show! We can't wait to go back!

I absolutely love this place- been here about two times now and totally different days, different…read morepeople and environments but wow- the service is always so great and the people who work there are just GREAT. The food- GET IT! The burger is a hit and the fries, I'll always come back for. The ambiance is like a disco ball in the middle of a big city in Texas, I love it here truly