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    Platypus Brewing

    4.2 (442 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated a few days ago

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    PLATYPUS BREWING ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    DJ
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Maria B.

    Their fish and chips stand out for their crisp texture and rich flavor, and you can really taste the freshness. The beer selection is also excellent.

    You CAN win friends with this salad
    Arie M.

    There is plenty of parking options here and they have always been nice to our walking group before and after our hikes. I really had set my expectations low for the food because they're a brewery and so I didn't expect the food to be good, much less a salad but it turned out that my "You don't win friends with salad" salad was really delicious and unique with the greens in there. I had it two weeks ago and am still thinking about it. Their other food selections are also supposed to be excellent - I heard from multiple people that their brussel sprouts are really good and apparently the lamb shops and calamari (which I had a sample of) are great too.

    Leila R.

    Found this place when looking for breweries near my friends townhouse and immediately gravitated towards it cuz of it's name and Aussie theme. This is NOT a novelty brewery! I luv that it embraces its Aussie roots, but moreso I love that it has so much substance behind the theme! First off, fantastic beer selection; if you can't find a beer you like here, you should probably not be drinking beer. Second, the food menu is diverse and they offer legitimately quality food here; and for the quality it did not take as long as I was expecting it to! To that point, BOMG you gotta get the burger and the brussels sprouts!!! The incredible grade of the beef in the burger will melt in your mouth, and the flavor bomb that is the brussies...a foodgasm is guaranteed, so if you're a moaner def give those around you the heads-up like I did cuz you will def be re-enacting Meg Ryan's famous scene from "When Harry Met Sally" (IYKYK). Third, the staff was so great, well informed, courteous, and engaging! I cannot recommend a stop here w/a "Howdy" & "G'Day" enough! Forget Fosters, Platypus Brewing is Australian for Beer in TX! Beers I had on this visit: Freckled Dingo APA 5.5% Scarypus Marzen 5.4% Grandaddy Purp Blackberry IPA 7.3% Out of Orbit Hazy NEIPA 7.5% BA Chain Rattler Stout 9.5%

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    Caroline N.

    Admittedly, I'm not a beer drinker, but somehow I decided to try the Stella Ella 5.6% abv and my friend tried the Bobby Dazzler 4.6% abv. Since I'm a novice, I can't describe the taste well, but I enjoyed my Stella Ella and can compensate by thoroughly describing my experience :) We parked and ate at a nearby establishment then walked over to Platypus Brewing. Despite visiting on a Saturday night, the place was pretty vacant, but we were served quickly. We accessed the full drink menu on the QR code on the table (see screenshots in photos). There was a games corner with board games, cornhole, darts, and beer pong! We attempted Dominos, but I remember also seeing Uno, Cards Against Humanity, and Yahtzee, among others. There's an upstairs area we didn't explore. The bathrooms were very clean with great mirror selfie lighting. I'd come back, especially seeing that they have many happy hour deals!

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    Vicky L.

    Went to check out this chill and laid back Aussie bar with a friend on a weeknight and quite dope. What I'm saying is that the food and drinks were on point for a casual bar and you could notice the obvious smell of dope from the outdoor patio area before entering the premises. People are definitely looking to have a good time! The interior space is not large but houses a handful of tables and some bar seats. Since it was a midweek visit, there weren't too much people and there was no issues finding parking in the back of the building not a spot to sit down and kick back. Browse their menu via the QR code located on their tables and place an order with a server. The beer menu is nice with a side of cocktails and even non alc beverages like the Bundaberg ginger beer. The food menu has some Aussie style options like meat pie, sausage rolls, and fish n chips alongside typical bar food options like a variety of fries, wings, burgers, and other small bites and shareables. We tried their Fancy Fries (potato scoops w/rosemary infused olive oil, topped with parmesan) which was a decent portion value wise and crispy, and the Sausage Roll (seasoned ground pork, tomato relish, in puff pastry) which was amazingly savory and tasty. I would come back just to try more Aussie style foods. Just a note - the brewery is cashless and accepts credit cards or digital wallet payment only. There's a few arcade games for fun along the side wall leading to the restrooms. Also, seems to be upstairs seating with specials throughout the week posted on their website and social media. Nothing fancy and not particularly spectacular service but would plan on coming back to spend time with friends who like beer and bites.

    Bryan M.

    I've been frequenting the Wednesday surf & turf special. A good price & I like the option for the veggie sides. Great specials and varied selection of brews, really something for everyone to drink. It's rare to find a place with so much parking AND such a great patio. There always seems to be something going on here. The indoor seating fills up quickly for midweek, but the service is always excellent - don't forget to tip your bartenders.

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    Irene H.

    plenty parking options - lot + street. food menu. only one cider option. cocktails menu as well. plenty outdoor covered patio seating. attentive service. live music on Saturday was great. https://cdn.flowcode.com/prodassets/MASTER_Food_and_drinks_menu.pdf?ts=1750798871&fce_id=c61f79cb-64d5-4d5a-892a-474c28518248

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    Great atmosphere. Excellent customer service. Friendly staff. Great happy hour. The bartenders were great explaining everything.

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    over priced unflavored drinks. I had some garlic fries they were nothing of the sort... and also over priced...

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    Great service, great bartenders, great beer, and a very chill environment. Would definitely come again.

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    Great place for rugby - thanks for providing a place us antipodeans can enjoy a game with great beer

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    3 years ago

    Had the best time at Platypus brewing! Incredible fish and chips. Don't miss it if you are in town!

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    4 years ago

    Platypus is one of the best breweries in Houston. Fantastic beer, great service, laid back, kid friendly. Food is top notch.

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    service is very friendly and funny. I was outside in great weather. It a pretty cool location.

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    Plume - Bar area

    Plume

    4.4(82 reviews)
    3.6 miThe Heights

    Came here for a friend's birthday party recently on a Saturday night and we had a great time. Our…read moreserver impressively managed our whole group of 30+ people efficiently and quickly. The DJ was also bumpin'! Song choices were fitting and he mixed the music seamlessly which made the vibes so much more fun. We loved the Prosciutto Flatbread, the toppings were generous and the crust was perfectly chewy but crispy. We also got the Papas Bravas, which was pretty standard. For drinks, we got the Situationship, Lychee Lemon Drop, Smooth Operator, and Blue Tile IPA. All the cocktails were very tasty and perfectly balanced. Food and drinks here are definitely on the pricier side for a typical Houston bar.

    We hosted one of our La Maison Houston events at Plume this past Saturday, and it was an amazing…read moreexperience from start to finish. The vibe is always great, and the team truly went above and beyond for our group. Crysta, the Manager, was wonderful to work with and had our space set up beautifully, including a personalized menu, saxophonist and great DJ, that made the event feel extra special. Cristian, our server, took such great care of us and our guests all night and made sure everything ran smoothly. Jordan, the videographer/content creator, was also capturing special moments throughout the evening, which was such a nice touch. I would 100% recommend Plume for events or a night out, and we will definitely be back!

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    Kanpai Club - Late night bites

    Kanpai Club

    4.6(69 reviews)
    2.2 miThe Heights

    Had a great time. JJ the bartender was very welcoming and gave me some local recommendations as I…read morewas visiting from out of town. The food was the perfect amount of food for a late night meal and everything was fresh and flavor. I regret I don't remember the name of the drink I had, but it had rum, Ube, spices, and guava.

    After enjoying a late night snack at Handos, we decided to mosey on over to Kampai Club. I had…read moreheard good things for years, and I remember driving past it a couple times and not seeing it or any signage. Even this time the GPS took us to an entrance that had us going the wrong way down a one-way, but we eventually figured it out I will say that the parking isn't all that great, but we were able to find a spot. If the parking lot is full you should be able to find street parking nearby Kanpai Club is a sister location to Handos. They share a kitchen and you can walk through an inside door access either. You can find the same cocktails and bites from Handos on the Kanpai menu, but there's also additional drinks and bites The bar feels like a Japanese Izakaya. It's a narrow space resembling a Japanese outdoor bar. It's intimately lit and well decorated. We did have to wait for two spots to open up, but that didn't take too long The bartenders were friendly, professional, and efficient. We went on a Friday night (fairly late), and they had two dedicated bartenders The cocktails were fun and were beautifully crafted. Most were served in novelty glassware. You can order classic cocktails, but both Kanpai and Hando offer a variety of signature cocktails. Most having some sort of Japanese or Asian fusion. They have beer, wine, and extensive sake list, as well as green tea and other nonalcoholic options The cocktails were tasty. The only one I was iffy on was their Espresso martini. It was poured from a machine and I guess there were having issues with it. The presentation was phenomenal. There was a roasted marshmallow garnish. The drink itself was far too Smokey in flavor than I like, or at least in terms of my espresso martinis The Yuzu Kosho fries were incredible. The flavors really hit the spot. The Okinawa Potato salad was both questionable to looks and and to eat lol. This purple mound of potato's had an interesting taste, look, and consistency. It wasn't bad, just... interesting and new Some tips: If you can't find this spot from the street, look for Handos. It's part of this restaurant Ask the bartender about the happy hour menu. And most nights they're open until 12am, but on Fridays and Saturdays they are open until 2am If you order food online (technically from Hando's) you can get 10% off using code: HANDO10. This is part of their "Hando and Chill" special Cheers!!

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    Permission Whiskey & Service - Vitamin Sea and Gold Rush

    Permission Whiskey & Service

    4.3(215 reviews)
    1.2 miThe Heights
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    Great bar Met some…read morefriends here after dinner. They were packed and boomin when we arrived. Dj set up right behind us and got the night started right. Even though the place was completely full, the service was still quick and really good. They brought out more chairs to accommodate our growing party and we never had to wait long for drinks. After about an hour, we slid through the back door and into the speakeasy. This portion of the bar was equally impressive and had the same high end vibe. More great service, more great drinks. Some Louis XIII may have been poured- which came with white glove service and a complete history lesson btw lol Literally zero complaints. Just a great night out.

    If i could gove 0 stars for the service inside on. May 2nd i would…read more I left a 0 tip on my tab since i PAID for my drinks.. and had to wait over 30 min i KID YOU NOT to get my drinks ... I even had to remind 3 waiters and 1 told me i didnt get the tocket but came thru Shout out to him. Management was trash, my party of 15+ people wanted to drink more but waitresses were never to be seeen Bartenders did what they could And a guy that looked like a boss was jus ttaking paymentts and doing a shit fucking job My party was ready to spend 120-250 per person but were only able to spend 48 bc of how long it took To order 1 ducking drink 10 win to order 15 to wait... I waited 30 on top of the 10 to be able to order Inagine almost a f hour... Dont go here Management .. do better

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    Starduster Lounge - Bar Area

    Starduster Lounge

    4.0(25 reviews)
    1.7 miThe Heights
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    I want no one to know about this place.. BUT... it's important to not gate keep, LOL. Love…read moreStarduster Lounge. First, they have parking.. it was easy for us to find a spot on a Friday night. They do check IDs at the door, and it's Ssmall inside with intimate vibes, and plenty of outdoor seating. Great for a date night.. and I really like the furniture and decor. They have an Espresso Martini Drink on TAP and it's VERY GOOD. Service was quick and friendly. I read on their sign that they are doing a Steak Night soon, and I can't wait to see the pricing and how that tastes. Love that it's in my neighborhood, and such a fun place to go to. Check them out!

    Stopped in for a drink after work, thankfully not too far away from where I work in downtown…read more A big win for me was that they have designated parking, I had parked but wasn't sure and then saw Dylan, bartender, and I asked him and he said I was fine in the parking lot next to the bar, and that they also had parking across the street on Enid St. For me that's one thing that's important is to have parking. Midtown with their questionable parking makes me not want to go. Upon entering, the place is a nice, intimate setting, with a handful of seating areas along with bar and outside seating. Recommend bringing a light jacket as it was a bit cold. The menu had a variety of offerings, and noted that all drinks are $12. They are card only, so bring your card or tap to pay and also your ID. Because they are 3 feet from a school and are considered a private club, they comply with TABC regulations to ensure safety and efficiency in their business. From the variety of the drinks, I opted for my signature drink, an Old Fashioned, it definitely had a bite to it. I slowly sipped on it while I lounged in one of the seating areas. My sister tried the Starduster Ranch Water, and she didn't like it, I had a sip of it and it tasted like only way I can describe is like soap. Saw that they also have Mocktails and THC Beverages, I didn't try any of them. We headed out as we were trying to grab dinner and Starduster doesn't currently offer food. I did get to speak with Dylan again outside and he clued me in on a couple of things they are planning to do such as having food trucks and also open the upstairs for additional space. Overall, I know being new (had just opened last week) there are many things being worked on and do hope that things improve here and they add additional seating, it got busy for a bit and seating was standing only. Thankfully I was there early enough and got a nice cozy seating area. I removed a star because both my drink and my sister weren't really anything special, it tasted like they were premade and poured from a tap, I missed seeing each one be made. I did like that there aren't TV's inside, it helps maintain the personal interactions natural and focused. Outside they do have TV's which makes sense for bigger groups. Though the seating is limited inside, likely to maintain it as a cozy and intimate space, outside has a lot of seating AND they are PET FRIENDLY! In cold weather without heating lamps, don't think anyone would really sit out there. Once spring and summer arrive, it will be nice. On their menu they indicate "Weekly Specials" Spaghetti Western Sundays Monday Night Steak Night (not sure why it wasn't happening the day I was there, would've enjoyed some steak) Tarot Tuesdays Whiskey Wednesday

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    Jethro’s Cocktail Lounge - outside, covered patio area

    Jethro’s Cocktail Lounge

    4.7(121 reviews)
    1.4 miFourth Ward, Midtown, Montrose
    Free parking
    Happy hour specials

    We stopped into Jethro's Cocktail Lounge while we were out at the Vintage Community Market hosted…read moreby Faculty Club Never, and it ended up being one of those places you're so glad you randomly walked into. First, the vibe. It is warm, stylish, and very Montrose in the best way. It feels elevated but still relaxed enough to just sit, talk, and enjoy your time without feeling rushed. We came during happy hour and it was such a great deal. I ordered the Sweet Like Peach Tree, which was light, refreshing, and perfectly balanced with the peach and ginger. My husband got the Frozen Paloma and it was just as good, super smooth with the right citrus bite. We also shared the churros and they were honestly a must order. Warm, crispy, and paired with Nutella and caramel. What really made the experience stand out though was our bartender, Manny. He was incredibly welcoming from the moment we sat down, had such a great personality, and made the whole experience feel personal. You can tell he genuinely enjoys what he does, and that kind of service is hard to find. He also told us about their upcoming two year anniversary party on May 3rd with rotating live DJs, which sounds like it will be such a fun time. We will definitely be back. Between the drinks, the atmosphere, and the service, this place really gets it right.

    On my weekly walks through midtown, I got to watch Jethro's be built and come to life. First visit…read morewas a big HIT for me and I love finding time to come back. The vibes are immaculate! It's a little small inside and a small parking lot, but if you're lucky and can walk there, do! The quality of the drinks are really excellent and the burgers have been voted some of the best in town! I can't speak for them, but the drinks and the spot, are phenomenal. They have bingo nights, dj nights, and other themed events that keep the place packed out. Maybe once I try the burgers, it'll be 5 stars, but the smallll parking lot and lack of safe street parking keep me at 4.

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