Social Beer Garden is a great spot with Beer flight options, pool tables in the upstairs area and…read morebig screen on outside patio to watch games etc. There is no food options unless there is food trucks. There is a parking lot available across the street with a sign saying "Social Beer Garden Parking" Good and fast service. There is also different fun events that they have on Fridays or weekends.

Social Beer Garden just doesn't do it for me. I've been once or twice years ago and recently…read moredecided to give it another try, hoping for a different experience, but unfortunately I still left unimpressed. To start out, the concept feels like a blend of accents from other popular bars in the area - the hammock chairs from Axelrad, the Adirondack chairs from Truck Yard, and the string light back patio from 8th Wonder. This blend makes it hard to give the bar a true identity. While they do have a large selection of beers on tap, their cocktail menu leaves me feeling lost. I appreciate the attempt to create unique flavor combinations but the options are just...confusing. For example, mezcal with citrus and prickly pear, or a highball with black currant, tequila and apricot. I'm holding on for dear life with all of these ingredients! Going along for the adventure, I tried their pickle cocktail that was on the menu and it was honestly, terrible. While they do have a happy hour that goes until 8pm, the service this last visit just wasn't the best. The server who helped me told me it was his second day and was clearly struggling to keep up with the cocktail combinations, referencing his phone many times while preparing the drink. I ended up not liking this drink and brought it back to the bar with just one sip gone and rather than offering to make me another drink, they kept it on my bill. Ok, whatever. That being said, just before this happened, the couple in front of me went to pay for their bill, prepared drinks in hand, at 8:02pm and the bartender refused to honor the happy hour prices, just two minutes past the official end time. With these two instances, it seems like the priority is maximizing every dollar of profit rather than investing in the customer experience. Given the number of other original concepts in the area, I would pass.

Axelrad is one of those spots that show up on every must visit in Houston list. After visiting a…read morefew times I can see why. Vibes are chill, beer selection is vast, they have some nice frozen drinks and cocktails as well. There's almost always some sort of event going on so it's a nice place to just stop by and check out if you have some time to chill. I've liked that there are random events and they can be hit or miss. Sometimes there's interesting musical guests, sometimes there are various vendors, sometimes there's a movie night. Regardless, I know I have a pretty good time and will be treated kindly by all the staff.

Axelrad is a chill spot, over the years I've been here several times. They have a Photo Booth,…read moreboard games, an upstairs area for karaoke nights. Also a big screen tv outside which they recently increased in size. They host Latin or Cumbria night and all sorts of different events. You can often find food trucks for food options. Or next door is a pizza spot you can walk to.

Grand Prize is a kitschy dive bar with a tiki bar feel. There are a couple of pool tables available…read moreto play (one upstairs and one downstairs), as well as a couple of patios. Drink prices were fairly cheap, especially for Houston (select beers ranging from $3-6). During my first visit on a Saturday, they had a dj playing lively music at the upstairs bar. Downstairs is where it feels like a proper dive. Parking wasn't as much of a challenge as most other areas in Houston. Definitely will be returning!

A very peculiar bar tucked away betwix a neighborhood and a school. It was clearly previously a…read morehouse that has now been transformed into a bar. When you walk in there is a smaller bar on the 1st floor and seating available. When you go upstairs there is a dance floor a large booth to your left and a Dj playing a mix of song that give EDM. I was here for an afterwork function and the bar seemed chill. But don't know that I'd cone back Also parking can be tough street psrking only.

Great food, drinks and great live band on Friday and Saturday nights. Service is great. Ask for…read moreArnold he will take great care of you.

This is a nice place to meet friends for cocktails and casual but tasty bites. We noticed several…read moregroups in Two camps: Astros game and AC/DC concert. We sat in the patio, which I love because of the atrium-style windows. And, even though it's sweltering summer, they had powerful fans blowing, so it was actually quite cold out there. Loved it! Service was welcoming, friendly, and very attentive. We all enjoyed cocktails. As for the food, the reactions were mixed. I absolutely loved the shishito peppers and French fries. Others at the table said their pizzas were "just okay " and even left a few pieces, opting to not take them home. The burger was also nothing special, but not bad either. We like this place enough to come back for the aesthetic and the casual yet upscale vibe.

4.5 I'd say. The only con was that we were seated outside in Texas summer weather, and they didn't…read morehave fans or umbrellas for the patio tables to the side. Luckily our server was able to move us to the covered outdoor seating after a little while which was a little better. The covered patio has fans. However, bonus for sitting outside is that they're having a promo during HRW where happy hour drink specials are going on all day. The food and drinks were all yummy though. We got the yum yum fries for the table to share. I ordered the duck duck shroom pizza and the aperol spritz. The portions of everyone's food were huge so I'd say a good bang for your buck. We experienced multiple servers with our table switch and they were all nice and helpful.

Located across the street from St. Thomas in a renovated house. Street parking is available in the…read moresurrounding area, they also offer parking validate in the near by garage. Getting seated was a little chaotic. Indoor seating was pretty limited and not managed well. We end up sitting on the patio (still pretty toasty around sunset time). The giant pretzel we ordered for appetizer was excellent, highlight of the meal. The sourdough pizzas were pretty thin, overall I'd give the pizzas a 3/5. Of the 4 pizzas we tried, my personal ranking: 1. Spicy Goat 2. Duck Duck Shroom 3. Heirloom Margherita 4. Sweet & Spicy Pepperoni. Service was also disorganized and a little slow. I'd come back if I'm craving that pretzel.

Brewery #397 Under…read morethe Radar is a very small neighborhood style brewery. Lots of people just cycling and walking up to get a pint. I got my usual flight and for a small brewery, they had a solid sized selection of 14 different styles. I got a Hazy IPA, a Kolsch, a stout and a rice lager. The Hazy Town was my favorite, but I really liked the Koln Kolsch too. They also had a refrigerator for soft drinks and a few different nonalcoholic which was great for my buddy who no longer drinks. Most of the seating is outside but most of the seats are in the shade. The beertender (is that a word...it should be) was very friendly and knowledgeable. I would definitely be a regular if I lived nearby.

Stop # 3 on the #Fifty-FiveTXBreweriesBy55Tour…read more Excellent! Every beer delicious. Lots of outdoor seating. Don't tel St A, but the Raspberry Love raspberry hefe here is so good! The Luck It Irish Red has more weight than some Irish Reds, but in the best way. The Basti Bear Milk Stout is perfection. 2112 Black IPA, just 6.7 ABV, it's a powerful drink. The Jubilee Kolsch was enjoyable. The perfect go-to.

We made an impromptu stop at Baileson Brewery on our way home and had a tasty experience. This…read morebrewery has over 30 beers listed online with 10 in house on tap. And if you don't drink beer they offer a few nonalcoholic options. We picked four beers to try The Chosen Family (Pils), Unsupervised Dads (West Coast Pils), Beauhaus (Hefeweizen), and Saguaro (Saison) which were ALL bold, crisp, aromatic and refreshing. The ambiance of this brewery was simple and cozy, with both indoor and outdoor seating available. Dog friendly and there were families there including children as well. Parking is limited, but there is street parking on the surrounding side streets. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable of the beers, and very welcoming, making the experience even more enjoyable. While the brewery doesn't serve food, there was a Polish hot dog vendor outside grilling fresh sausages, which was a great bonus. If you're in the area and have the time, this brewery is definitely worth a visit and 5 stars.

Leni's was a great pick. Just my speed. My team mates liked it too. The lifesaver was the Thai…read morepop-up outside. We really wanted some munchies with our beer thank goodness they were out there and we're able to deliver to our table.

This is one of Rice Village's only real bar scenes, and it's slightly off the beaten path…read more The exterior looks appealing with a nice patio. The interior is dimly lit with a variety of interesting pieces of decor. One thing that I love is this used to be an old bank, and the location has gone through a handful of owners and bars, but the old bank vault still remains, and is even an area where you can play games and sit and enjoy your beverages They have board games, a lane for darts. There's also a popcorn cart in the middle of the bar with complimentary popcorn The staff is fairly pleasant and efficient. The drinks were fine. The ambiance just wasn't my thing. It was fairly dark and the bar, darts area, and a couple other spots just felt crowded and congested. This is also a Rice Owls bar, and many of the clientele are rice students or alumni, and when we went it was very "bro-y" for lack of a better term Come tips: If you can, get reservations for the speakeasy that is located directly above the Owl Bar. Much better vibes, drinks, and service Cheers!!

Rice Village isn't exactly known for having a bunch of cool bars so it was nice to find this spot…read more Had some friends in town for a conference that were staying in the Galleria area. They looked up bars and suggested this spot. I had never heard of it but rolling up, I recognized it as where Kelvin Arms used to be. It was a cool spot back in the day and still a cool spot now. It shares a lot with other businesses and parking wasn't an issue when we went during the day. Inside is dark with an old bar feel to it. I believe this used to be an old bank and the original vault is still there. You can go in there and chill in a lounge like atmosphere. We ordered drinks and sat out on the spacious patio. I started off with an Old Fashioned. It was strong but tasty. What I didn't like was the used of regular ice as opposed to a proper, large ice cube. We then switched to espresso martinis which was done very well here. Overall, this is a solid spot in the Rice Village area. I'd come back if in the area.

This place is amazing !! Amazing vibes !!…read moreGood selection on the menu!! The staff is so kind and attentive Facility is clean and spacious Check em out

Y'all - this tiny little bar has a delicious secret. If you visit before 7pm, they offer $7 single…read morepatty burgers with fries, or a $10 double patty burger with fries. We have zero photos because my brain was misfiring at how INCREDIBLE the food looked - PIPING HOT - melty, greasy (but not off-putting), cheesy, fries were crispy. Do not sleep on this place. I can't comment on the drinks - I don't really enjoy alcoholic beverages and they didn't have iced tea. The service was top notch - friendly and attentive but not overbearing. Ambiance is fun, colorful bar scene.

Service and employees great friendly help either smiles on there face. Food and drinks are very…read moregood and at a reasonable price. Free parking, lots of secure so you feel safe all the time.

They have extensive beer menu, they do have wines and ciders here. The price is great and be sure…read moreto bring cash also for the taco truck across the street. It is tradition to drink alcohol at West Alabama Ice House while eating tacos from Tacos Tierra Caliente. I am now a disable person and I find this place very not friendly to people with disability. It is still a great third space for people who live in this neighborhood come and hang out. They have a good amount of parking spot on site but sometime you have to park on the street, be careful on where you park. There are some nice sports game you can play here.