Excellent service Excellent food…read moreFresh and Hot always! Even five minutes before closing!! These people are Always on it

Fantastic first experience…read more On our trek across the parking lot, my shoe fell apart. At the register, I asked if I might get a rubber band to hold my shoe together. The manager produced two! Ordering our Build Your Own Pizza was super easy. To pick a beer while we waited, we got to sample or thoughts first. Always best if you are unfamiliar. The beer choices are many. The staff is friendly and helpful. Plenty of places to sit. Inside and out. TVs for sports.

Jen was great! However I did not give 5 stars because WE WANT TASTY WAVES. Give the people what…read morethey want!

Great food and lots of fun for groups. Staff is top notch and the ambiance is very cool.read more

Really like this bar in my neighborhood. Good vibes and very good mead!! I have brought several…read morefriends since discovering and they all have loved the drinks.

Mixed feelings about this place. My husband was really excited to bring me here, he had a beer that…read morehe had enjoyed on a previous visit with his friends. Unfortunately, they no longer had it, which was disappointing but understandable. What stood out more was the service. Each time my husband asked the bartender a question about other beers he could try like the one he had, the responses felt short and dismissive, and the answer was essentially "no" every time. My husband remained patient and friendly throughout, but I believe good service is a big part of what makes an experience enjoyable. That said, the place itself is cute, clean, and has a nice atmosphere. Overall, I'm glad we gave it a try, but I'm not sure I would return.

Mia was such a great bartender, she made great drinks and shots. It will for sure be my new hang…read moreout spot!

Great service. Cool ambiance. Food was ok not bad or good just ok. Cool little placeread more

Kirby Ice House is a huge bar with tons of seating, big TVs everywhere, and a really fun…read moreatmosphere, especially on Saturdays and Sundays when all the football games are on. There are always a ton of people here, and it's the kind of place where you'll probably run into five friends you didn't even know were going to be there. There's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, a smoking section, and dogs are allowed. The whole place is pretty open, so it can definitely get a little hot when the weather is hot, but that's just part of the setup. The staff has always been friendly, quick, and attentive, even when the place is packed. Drinks are good and the bar is very well maintained and professionally run. They do have a food truck, but I can't really recommend it based on my experience. When I walked up to order, another customer stopped me and told me not to because they had already been waiting almost two hours for their food. Luckily, Kirby Ice House allows you to bring in outside food, so you can order a pizza, have someone bring food over, or grab something nearby instead. Parking can get a little tight during the bigger games, but most of the time it's manageable. They also check IDs at the entrance, so be prepared for that when you walk in. Overall, it's just a really fun, social place to watch a game, grab some drinks, bring your dog, and hang out with a big group. It gets crowded, but that's also part of what makes it fun.

I love this location. It's huge and has plenty of parking. Went here for the FIFA championship…read moregame. There was a huge screen and sets of TVs in various sections throughout. There's no bad seat in the house. If you're coming here for any kind of championship sports event, come early and get your seat cause it gets packed. You also avoid waiting in line for ID check. We got there 2-3 hours early, ordered drinks and ordered food from the food trucks. The taco truck's street tacos were so good, but it was a 40-45 minute wait that day...and it was SO HOT out. You get a buzzer, so there's no point in waiting by the truck. Might be quicker on other regular days, though. The burger food truck was quicker, but I wasn't in the mood for it. There's a variety of seating for whatever you prefer - picnic table, iron table, bar table, and cushioned patio lounge chairs. The servers checked in often and brought the drinks out. There's a free water station with cups. Restrooms are down one end. Ironically, on the game day, the women's restroom line moved quicker than the men's! Lol. Great place to hang out and catch a game!

As a beer con is out, I had to check out this spot--and after visiting four breweries over hr…read moreweekend this brewery took the cake for best brewery! Carl, one of the owners, was great, very friendly and offered me suggestions. Now imma tell yall he told "I promise you'll like the beers"..and he was damn right. After ordering a flight I liked EVERY beer and my two favorites were the ones he suggested! Very impressed by the quality, taste of beer, and the friendliness of staff! When back in the area I'll definitely be coming by for more beverages. Cheers!

Awesome service and relaxed vibes. Unique beers and is worth the visit for something new and…read moredifferent. Not too crowded either

Very glad this irish pub is in the Heights/Shady Acres/Timbergrove area; if you've visited the…read morelocation on Waugh, it's practically like they transported everything there to here (albeit this location is a bit smaller due to only being single story). There is plenty of outdoor covered seating and inside seating. What comes to my attention is how clean this place is. The floors and tables are virtually spotless whenever I've come here. The restrooms also follow suite. To me, this indicates how efficient they operate. For entertainment, there's multiple large televisions throughout the pub, including outside on the multiple huge outdoor spaces. I appreciate they do Houston sports first so I can catch a Rockets or Astros game on TV here easily. The tables are spaced out outside and allow for kids to roam while parents watch as they sip their beverages. As for drinks, there's plenty of beers on tap including irish favorites such as Guinness and Smithwick's. They also have plenty of irish spirits available that are not Jameson (although that's available too). As for food, their menu is typical bar food; I heard they serve Irish breakfast on weekends which I'm eager to try. Glad they expanded into this neighborhood!

Authentic Irish pub with amazing bartenders and great fish and chips. They have their own parking…read morelot with plenty of spots and lots of indoor and outdoor covered seating on a dog-friendly patio. It's super charming and we loved our visit.

This is one of those spots that just makes a great low key neighborhood bar. The parking out front…read moreis small, but you can usually find a spot around if it's full. They have plenty of tables inside and seating at the bar. The patio area has a nice covered area with some TVs, typically with a local sports game on. Typically at least a couple of families are around, either playing a game or just enjoying the patio with a cold pint. Food & Drink - 4.75* Great local craft beer selection! Definitely give the wall a close look as there's probably something you haven't tried unless you frequent the place already. For food, they have plenty to choose from. Starter and shareables such as chips & queso, pretzels, flautas, or spinach & artichoke dip. For mains you can grab a salad or a guilty pleasure like burgers, wings, and chicken sandwiches. I've had plenty of the items and have never been disappointed. I definitely recommend the onion rings if you go with a sandwich meal. That's not to say the tots or fries are bad, it's just their onion rings are really on point. On Thursday they do ribeye night, so give it a go if you're looking for something a bit more substantial. Service - 4* I've found generally speaking the service is pretty good when ordering at the bar. They can get a little busy at times and slow, but never egregious. Everyone is quite friendly when you ask questions and looking for some recommendations. Cost - 4.25* Always subjective, for me, I find their pricing pretty good for an above average pint and burger. If I were to knock it a little, I think some of the larger brewers "easy drinking" lighter beers could carry a slightly less cost, or maybe run more "specials" to sell at volume with thinner margin. Just a suggestion. Overall, I've never been turned off by any of the pricing. It's definitely refreshing to support local brewers and a local bar more than going to some of the more corporate establishments that sit nearby. Overall - 4.5* Whether you live nearby or need a good meetup location for family and friends around the city, this is a spot I'd recommend to anyone seeking a laid back family atmosphere.

Lazy Oaks is a solid beer garden in the Spring Branch neighborhood that has a little bit of…read moresomething for everyone. They have plenty of indoor seating between booths, bar stools, and high tables. If the weather isn't too oppressively hot, they have a great outdoor area as well with covered picnic tables, and even a play space for kids. There's beer on tap ranging from the standard to the craft, and they offer a full bar if you're looking for something stronger. I haven't ordered food yet but everyone I know who's eaten here has said that it's above and beyond their expectations. If you're looking for a place in Spring Branch to enjoy a beer and have a casual chat with friends, Lazy Oaks will be right on target.

Great beer, no table service but variety of seating options…read moreFriendly beer tenders knowledgeable. True craft beer. 16 tapsBelgian styles.

We love this place and the beer! Definitely will be back…read more Don't let the outside (former Sherwin Williams paint store) fool you, Ovinnik is great! Give them a try!

Wow. This place is loud. I came to Cosmic Ice Cream restaurant was because of a blog published by…read morethe Spring Branch Management District. Getting here is not bad. The parking lot though. I don't understand why the spots don't line up. Omg. Too loud. Children were screaming. Adults were shouting over the loud music. I think I am too old for these. This place filled up quickly and yeah Houston is hot. It's like 110 degrees outside. I'm going home to enjoy the ice cream at my house. Not coming back.

Was craving some ice cream after lunch and found this place nearby. The young lady and gentleman…read moreworking behind the counter were welcoming and immediately offered us samples. I was struggling to decide, so they let me know that they could mix flavors in a cup, which was perfect! You'd be surprised at the number of froyo or ice cream places that refuse to mix flavors, so I'm always happy when that's an available option. To the ice cream itself, it was exactly what I was looking for. Not too sweet or heavy, but still creamy with unique flavors. I ended up trying the lavender honey and was surprised that I could actually taste the floral notes of the lavender without it being overpowering. I paired it with an ube flavor, and thought it really hit the mark too. There was a steady stream of customers flowing through, from families to couples. Small place as expected of an ice cream shop, but still more than enough seating inside, and a nice covered area outside too.