We found this Diamond in the Ruff in Arcola, Texas. Local Folks, in house Dog & Cat. The Cat's name…read moreis BO. The Dog's name is Schaffer. Small Town, on the edge of a big town local watering hole!

I'm definitely liking this spot. This is the small town type of bar that everyone hangs out at…read more It's regulars are friendly and chill. They serve beer only, which means it's BYOB for liquor. And you buy setups. The bartender was super nice and chill! They treated me like family. And i'll happily go back for a few cold ones! Bar games: Shuffleboard, pool & darts Parking: luxurious space for pickup trucks and whatever else you drive.

You don't find places like 2 Ways Draught & Kitchen by accident. You have to want to eat and drink…read morewell enough to drive a little farther than is convenient--and that's already the first good sign. This isn't a shiny, soulless concept bar with Edison bulbs and a marketing team. It's a neighborhood joint that understands the fundamentals: cold beer, poured correctly; food that knows what it is; prices that don't insult you; and a staff that actually gives a damn. Let's talk beer first, because they clearly do. The draft list is deep and thoughtful--enough variety to satisfy the hop-chasers, the lager loyalists, and the folks who just want something cold and honest after a long day. And yes, they know how to pour a proper Guinness. Settle time. Correct head. No shortcuts. That alone tells you everything you need to know about their priorities. The menu doesn't try to reinvent the wheel or lecture you about provenance. It's bar food done with intention. The street tacos are the kind you order expecting "good enough" and end up wishing you'd ordered two more. Balanced, flavorful, no unnecessary nonsense. The fried cod special? Exactly what it should be--hot, crisp, flaky inside, and served without ego. Comfort food that respects the eater. Prices are fair. Refreshingly fair. The kind of prices that make you relax, order another round, maybe stay longer than planned. That's not an accident--it's hospitality. This is the kind of place that reminds you why local bars matter. Why it's worth skipping the chain down the road and driving a little further for something real. 2 Ways Draught & Kitchen isn't trying to be famous. It's just trying to be good. And that's why it is. Go thirsty. Go hungry. And don't rush it.

#1 spot for my husband and I!! Great food, drinks & awesome staff members!! 2 ways never…read moredisappoints!!

This is a fantastic little cafe worth the drive from 288 if you're passing by. We went on a Sat…read more afternoon, plenty of parking and not crowed. BUT, I can totally see where they would get packed. It a nice island vibe with Rasta style music, a great pina colada (don't let the "it's not frozen" keep you from ordering it, trust). The fried shrimp are delicious, nice sized, the wedge is huge and the gumbo is pretty decent too. The cornbread, must! We got bread pudding to go based on all we tried today. I really enjoyed the mini escape which reminded me of some eateries in the Bahamas. You can never go wrong with that! Cost...mid I would say; staff is super friendly. We will be back.

The place had nice vibes, like an ocean/surfing beach feel. There's an outdoor patio and two sides…read moreto it. I think it's a great place to grab drinks casually. The food was okay nothing really stood out. I tried the brown butter scallops, and they just tasted like oily scallops. Not too much flavor, but they were cooked nicely. I also tried their avocado tuna taco, and those were a bit weird. The flavors and texture weren't it for me. The inside was kind of mushy, but it did have a hint of yuzu sauce, which made it tolerable. Next, I tried the gumbo with cornbread, and the cornbread with the gumbo was a game changer. It definitely kicked it up a notch. The gumbo didn't have very strong flavors like other gumbos, but I still enjoyed it. Then I tried the fish and chips. The fish was cooked crispy to my liking, and the portion size was decent. However, the fries were a bit too hard and tasted a little stale. The oysters were the last thing I tried and they were pretty decent my favorite was the easy coasts ones. My only complaint with them were the shell some pieces of shell ended up in the meat portion. The service was great too and they have happy hour.

Favorite pizza in the area. Cracker crust is a must try! Deep dish is also good and I'm from…read moreChicago! Ambiance is cute and lively, service is good too.

A family friendly joint! Pretty busy on a Sunday night, lots of TVs to watch the game though…read more Pizzas are decent, good portion sizes. Shared a pizza with another person and it was a good amount. Attentive staff.

This was our first visit. We loved the pizza, it was so good…read more We also ordered an app, I cannot remember what it was called but it was like dough balls or something. Don't sleep on that app, it was great. Our server was the best. All around an awesome experience.

I decided to treat myself to a dine-in experience after a long day and Perry's Pizza did not…read moredisappoint on the atmosphere! I was greeted when I entered and seated quickly with no long wait. My server Michael was pleasant and knowledgeable and I loved that he pointed me toward his favorites on the menu. I went with a half Uncle Sam and half Five Borough pizza. The dough was wonderfully soft but unfortunately a little too thin to hold all the ingredients together so things got a little messy once I picked it up! The marinara sauce was decent but did not leave a lasting impression. I also tried the Parmesan bites since they are listed as a popular appetizer and I had high hopes! I was imagining buttery fluffy clouds of Parmesan goodness. They were soft which was a plus, but the Parmesan flavor was barely there. A generous drizzle of garlic butter and a heavier hand with the Parmesan would take these to the next level. A good dipping sauce option beyond the marinara would not hurt either! They were running a $5 margarita special which I could not pass up! It was a solid frozen margarita for the price, though my glass was not quite filled to the top and let's just say it was not strong enough to give me even the slightest buzz. Overall a decent spot with good potential! The vibe is great and the service was solid. I would go back and next time I am definitely trying the wings!

I'm from Austin but took a trip to Houston Stopped by the…read morefriendly inn for drinks. Our bar tender Erica was AWESOME. Super friendly super nice. Next time I come into town I'll definitely be stopping by there again.

I've been going to this bar before it was even the Friendly Inn. Same crowd & always a good time…read morethere.

Right under my nose, minutes from my house in South Houston. This is what happens when you think…read moreyou're to good for the hood. CHUTZPA! It could be defined as a dive bar, but we have had and have many of those in South Houston. People have always driven into this small city for night scene, remember the clubs: Hallaballoos and Rockys? Now-a-days we have many other places where locals hang out. The eclectic indoor area is spacious, they have a stage, and pool tables. The outdoors in front has a small raspa eatery feel to it, but a bigger, relaxed, and more gentrified area in the back. Are you a homebody? If you're a gamer or "I don't like people" type, then no worries come pick up your drinks to-go via the drive thru. They have a heavy hand. The menu has everything that tickles MY alcoholic fancy. Mixed drinks, Jello shots, stiff drinks. I felt like I was in EADO, come on my peeps, you'll enjoy this out of the way, yet in the way bar (club in our small town). I can really chill at this spot frequently and I don't say that about any spot!

My first time going to the chill spot July 1st and I was very impressed on how cozy and worm…read morewelcome I felt walking in. Food was on point!! It was loaded baked potatoes and Veronica the bartender was absolutely surpurb!! It was busy but she was on it from the front of the bar to drive through. I have found a great hangout and will spread the word!

I went here for a quick meetup and really didn't know what to expect. we got diverted from…read moreDonatellis because the wait was too long there.. The owner was the cashier/bartender and he was helpful with picking menu options. He was super busy, but never missed a beat. The only one working the front. The smoked wings come with sauce on the side as they kind of dont need the sauce . they were so good and fell off the bone. I also had some tots and chicken snitzel..not bad at all.. I was told the burger was good along with the spinach dip, which i didnt try... they did have a specialty drink menu The outdoor patio was nice because the weather was behaved, the inside is a good size as well. Tuesday night is trivia night also.

I've been out here a few times now and I can say it's been consistently awesome each time…read more Located just outside of 610 in the meyerland area, it has a ton of lot parking. I've been out here for trivia, happy hour, birthdays, and St. Patty's Day. Their food, their service and their beer has been consistently excellent. It is also the preferred watering hole for my friends in the area. I was not aware everyone was in a first name basis, knowing is half the battle. They have a good selection of brews, as well as a full bar service. The food has been consistently excellent. Parking is easy, they have a giant lot that should make it an easy task. They have indoor, and patio seating. Definitely recommend. We'll be back.

Slowpokes is the place to be! I've been to pretty much all of their locations and I've had no…read morecomplaints about any of them! Quick and fast service, they have great food choices for breakfast and lunch options, and the drinks are absolutely delicious! Some of my regulars that I get when going there are the Cortado, With Love Latte, Cosmic x Slowpokes Affogato, and the Cold Brew. In terms of food, you need to try the Ham and Brie Crossiant, Prosuitto and Fig Panino, Meat and Cheese Board, and the Breakfast Tacos, they are all great choices! Parking can be tough, so plan ahead when arriving. There is plenty of seating and can be a great place to study as well.

Pretty chill spot…read more Parking: The lot is a bit small but I was able to get a spot with no issue. Seating: There was plenty of seating but a lot of it was on taller stool-type chairs. Luckily there was one booth left with seats at normal height Food: I had the avocado flat bread. It was good but didn't blow my mind . I felt the same way about the iced latte I got Staff: I only interacted with the person who took my order and she was nice Overall this satisfied my need - a place to kill an hour and recharge - but really didn't make much of an impression on me. It was chill and quiet. Seemed like a good place to study

The bartender was nodding off while she took our order. Tried to give me the wrong beer. Then…read moreTRIED TO STEAL THE CASH TAB. Spung to life when she was called out. The strung out bitch tried to steal from people she didn't know. She was HIGH.

Texas closed for the recent freeze, and a three day weekend turned into today, Thursday being my…read moreMonday. Tuesday night, I needed a spiked coffee but nothing was open. With the assistance of the yelp app, we called bars and restaurants sitting in the Denny's off of Woodridge drinking regular coffee. Finally, a lovely young lady picked up the phone, "Cooter Brown's." We had to take detours because the highways were closed too. I already mentioned Texas was closed. Mind you yelp said it had two reviews. I told him, "You know they are probably the owner's friends." The parking lot was empty in the front. How did the bartender get here? When we walked in to my surprise there were a handful of folks all playing darts. They have a back entrance and that's the door the regulars use. Beer only dive bar, doesn't usually suit my fancy, but this one did. They had plenty of Smirnoff in several flavors. We played few rounds of pool and enjoyed plenty of cool music from the jukebox. Everyone there was friendly, even the dude who caused a ruckus and was banned from ever going back during her shift. (Talkative on his way in, but didn't say anything to us on his way out.) Michelle the bartender took great care of us, she was in a great mood for having to work on TX Ice-pocalypse 2017. Cheers to cold, I want to see you weather, and a FUTUREcast of the sniffles. Going out in that cold weather was not a bright idea *sneeze* but going to Cooter Brown's is...