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R Bar

4.3 (47 reviews)
InexpensiveSports Bars
Closed • 3:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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Juke Box
Moderate noise
Happy hour specials
Outdoor seating

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Steeler bar!
Leighann V.

Great little bar! Chelsea and Kareem are awesome bartenders. Good place to catch a Steeler game too!

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Bobby Q.

La Flau food is amazing! Great local bar. Pop up kitchen in the Houston historic First Ward! Recommend to everyone! Close to downtown.

Ribeye steak, mashed potatoes and green beans.
Paige P.

So I originally stumbled upon this bar in search of a steak night I was told about awhile back. I learned the company, Elements that prepared and sold the streak dinners had moved locations(once at Glitter Karaoke). Friday night Steak.. are at R bar! This steak was big and juicy loved it! The bartender said they had foil in the back if I wanted to take it home. Little did he know that steak wasn't going to make it home with me. It could've used a lil seasoning on the veggies and the meat to be perfect to my liking. There might've been some at the table but I was so hungry I didn't even think about it until it was practically gone. I had a Japanese mule from the bar , it was good, prices are a steal. It's not to crowded, outside and inside table seating, and along the bar. I'd come back! Trying the Peggy French martini next.. Also there are a variety of steak opens! Come early to have the option of them all. When I came they had the filet mignon $20, ribeye $25 and one other option 40 (think this was enough for 2 people and had sauce topping options ; crawfish/crab bisque).

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Great Bar, Great service, Plenty of seeting in or in the Patio out front. KARAOKE Mondays with DJ BENster!! www.instagram.com/djbenkaraoke!

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Mark A.

If you want Washington Ave douchebaggery, look elsewhere. If you want some relaxed fun with tasty adult beverages and nice people, drop by R Bar. Very friendly and warm service, a place you can chill with a drink and have a good time. And if you order something out of the ordinary, the bartender won't give you a dumb look--they're all professionals that know what they're doing. It's centrally located so it's easy to get to from Downtown, Montrose, or the Galleria. Also right next to Los Coco's if you want to grab a bite. There's trivia night with 'homemade' trivia and a dart league team. Check it out.

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“This neighborhood bar was chill and we loved the they turned on the audio for the game.”

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Tom's Watch Bar - Fish tacos

Tom's Watch Bar

4.0(182 reviews)
1.3 mi•Downtown
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I'm impressed !…read more Came here to watch a WC game on a Sunday. We arrived an hour before the start. The seating assignment is strange. Despite being quite empty at that time, we had to be on a waitlist system for about 20 min. Maybe people signed up for that time slot, unclear ? The tables do move. We were originally assigned right under the TVs, which defeated our purpose of watching the game. We moved our table back, enough to not pinch our neck. It's a great location for game watching. TVs are set all throughout the bar. Bonus if there are two or more sport events. That evening, we could watch a WC game and a UFC fight at the same time. What surprised me was the quality of the food. The wings were excellent, the burger came out quickly as well. The fries could be crispier. The tots were good. Wish they offered sweet potato fries. Overall pricing is a bit on the higher side. So watch your alcohol consumption, lol! Now, it is downtown so parking isn't the best. Use a rideshare. I can be convinced to go back for their wings. They were really delicious !

Downtown sports bar with big TVs. (I was watching a bank of six TVs: four showing the same World…read moreCup game; one with a rotating series of ads; one with US Open reruns. Don't know why there wasn't one tv showing any baseball game, including the Astros game on at the same time.) The bar is fine; the seats not the most comfortable; the food is overpriced bland Sysco, with the atmosphere too loud for the friendly waitstaff to hear you. I had a salmon Caesar, which was fine, but $31 plus a hidden 4% service charge for not a lot of lettuce, dressing, and four croutons. An app (chips and bland dip, skimped on the chips) and two entrees, a 16 oz beer and two mixed drinks was $145 with tax and tip. Agonizing to pay that much for a mid experience, especially with the other costs in time and money. Guaranteeing seats for the game without showing up ages in advance cost $40/seat and we didn't get the advertised VIP World Cup goody-bag package we were promised. Worst part of the night was getting out. 45 minutes stuck in the $10 Greenstreet parking garage because the scanners weren't working, but it's that or $40 of Ubers. So ~$250 for a less-than-mid evening that wasn't especially relaxing.

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Flying Saucer Draught Emporium

Flying Saucer Draught Emporium

4.0(848 reviews)
0.9 mi•Downtown, Fourth Ward
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Happy hour specials
Full bar

Came to Houston in March for the World Baseball Classic and went here three times during the week…read morethat I was here. The first time that I went there, I went by myself and had a seat at the bar. The bartender was attentive and greeted me when I say down. I ordered some beers and a hot dog with chili. Both the beers and hot dog were great after the three hour bus ride I just took. The third time that I went there, I went with my friend and we had a seat at the bar. This was our last night in Houston and we decided to have a few drinks before our trip ended. I got a beer in their special St. Patrick's Day glass. The bartender was again attentive and it was a good night. Looking back, I guess both my first and last stops in Houston were here. The second time that I came here was also with my friend and we sat at a table to order food. The waitress was great and kept checking on us. I ordered the fish and chips. The fish was crispy and tasty. This is the only part that I had an issue with from the restaurant. At some point during my second visit, a woman came into the restaurant with her pants covered in poop. She left and then came back another time and walked among the tables. The bartender eventually escorted her out. Here is why I am still giving this place 4 stars after this. The service and food was still good even and I had two uneventful visits. This visit, I just happened to sit at a table closest to the door. If you want to make sure you don't have an experience like this, you can sit at the bar, or upstairs or further away from the front door. I recommend this place for a great selection of beer, great staff and great food.

Stopped by for a beer flight while in downtown and I was excited since this spot has been in…read morehouston forever. There are about 200 beers on tap! Inside is decorated with several plates all over the walls it is worth checking out. They serve pies (pizzas) and a variety of other food items. Kid friendly during the day time and service is really good and helpful.

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Kirby Ice House - Great place for HH our group met there recently and was given great drink service

Kirby Ice House

4.0(55 reviews)
4.3 mi•The Heights

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!

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The Moonshiners Southern Table + Bar - Pulled Pork Sliders

The Moonshiners Southern Table + Bar

3.7(832 reviews)
0.9 mi•Downtown, Fourth Ward
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Stopped by the Moonshiners while exploring downtown Houston and really enjoyed it. The whole place…read morehas a cool Southern rustic atmosphere with lots of wood, TVs, and that laid back Texas feel I ordered the bacon cheeseburger with fries, and it was delicious. The burger was juicy and the bacon was nice and crispy! I eat everything off that plate. And that bacon. Omg! Fresh and perfectly cooked. I sat at the bar and the atmosphere was relaxed and the service was welcoming. Definitely a nice casual spot downtown. It's on Main St where all the bars are at so you can walk around after to enjoy the city

We drove here from Magnolia to meet my son halfway for his birthday. I wish I could say it was…read moreworth it, but it just wasn't. Drinks were great. Food was...meh. I ordered the country fried steak and my potatoes were cold and dry. The steak was pre breaded and had to be frozen. The country gravy was thick and well, there just wasn't enough. My other half ordered the shrimp tacos and he said they were good. I tasted my son's Texas redfish and the flavor was good. The rice pilaf was "ok". Our waiter was great. Very attentive and we appreciated his service! We did make a reservation, but it wasn't necessary because it is a seat yourself establishment. Between the soccer game and the Rastros vs Rangers game, it was hard to hear the person next to you. If you're looking for a quiet place, this isn't it. Overall, this place is great for drinks, hence "Moonshiners" and in my experience isn't great for dining with family.

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Captain Foxheart's Bad News Bar & Spirit Lodge - Dancing lady

Captain Foxheart's Bad News Bar & Spirit Lodge

3.8(329 reviews)
0.9 mi•Downtown, Fourth Ward
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Parking: There really isn't any, it's downtown. Nearby lots are around $9. We parked on Texas…read moreStreet which is free after 6PM on a weekday. You might get lucky with parking near Market Square but look out for the rideshare signs. Yeah I'll admit we had trouble finding which door it is. For those confused, it's the law door and you go upstairs. The patio is an easy giveaway. This was our first stop for a little birthday bar crawl. They have a great happy hour. Old fashioned was a tad sweet for my taste but still a solid deal. Really nice long-bar style with plenty of different seating and the patio option. Nice creative seasonal drink options. Would definitely come back for the happy hour again.

This is an epitome of a speakeasy bar, no signs tucked in between Cherry's & Behind Closed Doors…read more If not for the bouncers outside enticing you to see what's inside you may miss it. My husband and I decided to try it out on the way back home. Main St is filled with a surplus of bars and clubs ranging from Off the records to Deans. This place offers a sophisticated bar adjacent to a lawyers office. First impression walking in is a large bar area with a patio overlooking Main st. The front view of the patio only shows the train, the right and left side offer people watching. It is the only place on that strip with a balcony. The service was very lackluster. I was there on a Friday night. The two male bartenders stood directly in my face several times, not one offering a "will be with you shortly" or anything accommodating. After getting tired of waiting so long I told my husband to come in to see how long he's have to wait. As soon as he sat down beside me, a female bartender sauntered over. I would've appreciated quicker service or at least acknowledgment. My husband also noticed how rude she was questioning if the drink he ordered for me was for him or I. ( why doesn't that matter?) All in all of a first experience it lacked hospitality.

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Notsuoh - Live Music

Notsuoh

3.8(145 reviews)
0.9 mi•Downtown, Fourth Ward
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This... this place is so unique on soooo many levels. Where do I even start... When you first…read moreenter, there's a lot of antique stuff, animals, and mannequins. And randomly that's a chess table haha. In the back, there is a small bar that has cocktails, some with Asian inspiration. There's a staircase nearby that takes you upstairs. Every time I went, the door was closed, and there is a second bar that overlooks the first floor kind of like a speakeasy. But the journey continues of a spiral staircase next to this second floor bar! You take that, and you end up in a small outdoor area -- it's surrounded by buildings, so it's not quite a rooftop vibe. Seating is very limited and a lot of people smoke out there. But you can go inside on this third floor, and there is even more vintage stuff, and another bar behind a window. There are a bunch of rooms with different vintage stuff that kind of reminds me of this bar in DC I used to love. But what really kept me coming back was the sound dome. No matter where you stood in there, other people could hear you because of how the sound carries. There were some stimulating visuals on the ceiling, and you can Bluetooth to the rather epic stereo sound system. The comfy stools and the bean bag couches make it the perfect spot for an impromptu listening party. What other places have things like this?! Out of all the places I went to in houston, I found myself coming here the most. The Sunday night karaoke was a bonus too :).

Notsuoh has got to be one of the most uniquely laid out bars I've ever been to. I thoroughly…read moreenjoyed my delicious cocktail while exploring the many different levels and rooms of the bar. If you're in Houston, I highly suggest you stop by. This bar is definitely an experience unlike anything else.

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Notsuoh - Cool chill pad upstairs

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