Rose Garden

I absolutely love The Hideaway! I don't get to go out very often, but when I do make it over here,…read moreit's always such a nice experience. It's nowhere near me, but I still enjoy making the trip because I always feel welcomed. I especially love the live music and the vibes. It's laid-back, comfortable, and unpretentious, with that neighborhood hangout feeling that can be hard to find. The patio is great, the food and drinks hit the spot, and it's just a fun place to relax and enjoy yourself. If you want something chill with a neighborhood hangout vibe, this is the place. Whether I'm listening to the live music, having a drink, or just enjoying the atmosphere, I always have a good time. Definitely one of my favorite Houston spots.

The parking lot is a mess... so many pot holes and if it rains you could get stuck…read more The staff is kind, when busy, they're very understaffed but still helpful, just long waits. It is very small inside and they try to crowd in as many seats as possible so it's hard to get through them when crowded. The bathrooms are bar bathrooms, sooo.... The best menu item I have had and will always get when in the area, their potato wedges. I take them togo too and after a 30 minute drive they're still great and massive.

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Steak meal

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Steak meal

Gene's Better Times

3.1(10 reviews)

17.2 mi

It's typically a pretty good place to go you just have to know that some nights they will have…read moreleague nights so the pool tables will be taken. Sometimes there's weirdos in there just being obnoxious but if you're lucky they will leave you alone. Sometimes you get lucky and there's food but if you go at night it's probably been sitting out all day so I would not recommend eating it at that point. I will say that the bartender I have had a slight problem because depending on which one it is if you go and try to close out or get a drink she will get the order for the woman before the man even if they're there at the same time. Because me and my husband's friend each went to go close at our tabs before all of us left and she closed out my tab before she even got his and after she handed me my receipt to sign she walked off and started pouring more drinks which is honestly honestly rude.

People. This is your typical Dive Bar in Pasa-get-down-dena…read more No frills. No BS. - Friendly patrons mixed with 20 - 60 somethings... - Friendly Bar Staff - Big A$$ Beers for cheap on draft including Lone Star and Shiner! - Pool, Darts, Games - Table with a Crock Pot! - Digitial Jukebox - A real bar with comfortable, backed vinyl chairs! - Smoking Allowed! Check it out sometime after work or on the weekend...you won't be sorry.

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Marquis II

3.8(157 reviews)

6.3 mi•West University

Visited for the first time yesterday and it definitely won't be the last! Not a dive bar but has…read morethat casual, neighborhood feel. Huge space with lots of comfortable seating as well as a pool table and a couple dart boards. The bartender, Mike, was friendly and attentive to everyone. We even got to chat with the owner and hear the history behind Marquis. Just really great service and atmosphere!

After having dinner next door at George's we wandered over to Marquis II for a nightcap. What you…read moresee on the outside is pretty much the vibe on the inside. It's pretty much a dive bar in the middle of the West U area. There's billiards, darts, and other games. It almost feels like an old house transformed into a watering hole The bar itself is mostly fully stocked. They have plenty of beer on tap and they can certainly whip up a cocktail for you The staff were friendly and professional enough. The drinks were made with care and in a timely manner. I will say a handful of our cocktails tasted "off" like the French 75 tasted nothing like a French 75. It may have been the gin, but it just wasn't at all refreshing. Also, the drinks themselves were pricey for what the experience and quality is Some tips: Play darts while you're there. Normally bar darts look like they've seen better days and they're barely hanging on, but these ones were actually clutch They are known for their Texas Teas, and they're so strong that they have a 3 Tea Maximum rule Theres typically plenty of parking, but as always, when going to bars or for a nightcap I recommend using ride share programs Cheers!

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Beaux Jangles

4.5(4 reviews)

75.6 mi

Cool Dive bar. The former 19th hole has been rejuvenated into a rural atmosphere divebar/icehouse…read more They have only beer/wine license. but you can BYOB spirits if you like. They occasionally have local bands and food nights . Ryan Hansen supplies steak on Thursdays and often they have another food item, on wednesdays. They have pool tables, ;jukebox, punching machine and darts, The patrons are usually a mix of local and transient blue collar workers along with a few local patrons who go here to chill out or drink cheaply. Overall the atmosphere is low key but clean and fun.' Oh, and don;t forget to sign the ceiling! there are hundreds of signatures from visitors from all over the world already. Beaux Jangles is a don't miss while in SETX venue. (If you like rednecks, cheap booze, and simple bars)

Great service. Fun, friendly atmosphere with good music and cold beer. Set-ups available as well as…read moresnack foods. Laid back spot with some cool folks. And a covered smoking area.

6.8 mi•Langwood, Spring Branch

Grab a marker & leave your mark on the ceiling!

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Buckhorn Bar

3.5(4 reviews)

Kathy, regulars and others are awesome . Come on by! Very chill place. Kathy is also super sweet.read more

Just too many people asking people for money and trying to start trouble so I should not hang out…read morethere anyway anymore Don't need anymore disappointment in my life. Stress or issues or trouble than I already have and some just get on your nerves I don't like lies or malice I just wanna live in peace and that's all I've raised my kids already and I didn't take anymore to raise as it was hard enough raising them

I love coming to the buckhorn. clean restrooms,awesome friendly people.

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Always sunny at the Buckhorn

Exit 73 Bar & Grill

3.6(40 reviews)

21.7 mi

Had a great time with all of my friends. Definitely recommend for small social groups.read more

Less smokey than some other bars I have visited, but it's still a smoking indoors establishment,…read morebut they also have some outdoor seating. Every time I visit family in the area we always end up here at least one time. They have billiards, darts, golden tee - some real good players, and trash can pong. On weekends they have a DJ. Full bar, plenty of parking. And also big a** pizza that you have to carry in sideways through your doorway. Also can do by the slice.

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Mark J.

10 years ago

You need to know that this establishment supports Donald Trump. The only way to show folks like these that you strongly disagree with their thought processes is by refusing to give your hard earned dollars to their business. While they have every right to post what they want in their own establishment, you also have the rignt to disagree with their choice by refusing to give your business to them. Anyone who supports Donald Trump will never get my business. read more

Gina D.

11 years ago

Let the buyer beware... The people who run this place LOVE to gossip. They will lie, gossip and instigate to the point where their patrons' health and safety are on the line. It is some kind of warped hobby of theirs. When they knowingly and willing create dangerous situations for their patrons, that will never, ever turn out well. Stay away. If you must go, please don't talk to anyone. read more

Jamie D.

9 years ago

First time here and im already in love. My friends and i came here to pre game and we just love the laid back atmosphere and cheap beer! Will definetly be one of my go to spots! read more

Rose Garden - divebars - Updated October 2026

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