Outdoor patio vibes Nice cocktails Chill atmosphere Dog friendly You can never go wrong with this combination. As long as the weather is adhering. read more

This place has become a jumping point for events, activities and plans in the area. Parking can be a bit tight during rush, or events. Service can be a little slow depending on the day and the crowd, but it's always been a good time. The food has always been good. We've done the appetizers, all solid. More recently we came through while they had street tacos. Both the chicken and the beef were very good. They have indoor and out door seating. I believe they are also dog friendly. Facility is clean, usually plenty of seating. The last two times I have been there they had networking events. Good spot for it. Also close to Washington and the heights. read more

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Chill spot with solid bites and drinks. I like the outdoor space and that it's dog friendly! Service is good too!

This was my first time at Sawyer Ice House even though I have passed by it quite a few times living in the area. I had the opportunity to try it over the weekend. For a Saturday afternoon, there were a handful of people sitting inside, outside and playing a round of pool. It's semi indoor/outdoor with a large bar area and seating - high top bar, booth seating, lower tables, picnic tables, iron tables. You name it, it's probably there. The parking lot is smaller but that's because there's an apartment across the street, railroad tracks and the Sawyer Yards art gallery. Then across the other side is a shopping center with food and stuff. We sat at the bar and ordered food and drinks. I've been on the mocktails/zero-proof movement, so I had the dragonfruit mocktail which Mick made for me. Loved it so much that I ordered 2. Mocktails can be either too sweet or too tart, but this was the perfect combo. They don't have ginger ale but ginger beer. Not the same. I was surprised because most bars I've been to have at least ginger ale. The person I went with had the Eado espresso martini served in a short glass like an old fashioned. He liked it so much that he drank 4 of them throughout the time we were there. There's a cocktail list menu, but it would be nice to have mocktail versions. They have options like Heineken 0 and non alcoholic Blue Moon that I hear tastes pretty much like the same thing. Ritual makes zero-proof gin, tequila and rum. Please look into that. Anyway, they have plenty of beer on tap if you wanted as well. I liked the food. The beer-battered onion rings were not too skinny or thick cut. The breading stayed while taking a bite without pulling the whole onion out. The sweet potato fries were also delicious. What set it apart, really, was that spicy dipping sauce. It was so good. It was the same for the sweet potato fries and onion rings. I also had a chili dog. I liked the chili on it, and most importantly, they used a real beef hot dog. I just wish it was a little bigger. Haha. Doesn't have to be a footlong like Sonic but maybe a little bigger, especially since we halved it. I had enough of the sides to fill me up though. We took the rest of the sides to-go. Mick was nice enough to hold it at the bar while we played corn hole. There's a few activities to do like corn hole, board games, pool, and large Connect 4. The corn hole is folded off to the side with the bean bags in buckets, so you have to set it up. It was my first time playing, but I thought it was fun. I had the direction for the most part but just needed more oomph cause it was short a few times. Haha. I did land on the board and got it in the hole once. The patio lights can get in the way if you're throwing it in an arc, but it's possible to score without hitting it. There's plenty of TVs and a huge one at the bar to watch sports. Would love to see a couple here since it's so close. I thought the service was great. Shout out to Mick and Juan who took care of us and even took the time to chat and hang out after shift. I will say that it can get pretty busy, which it did around 4-5 pm. They could probably use another person at the bar. I waited a bit to close out. They have regulars who were hanging out playing pool and corn hole. The bartenders know them by name which is nice. A bonus is that the women's restroom is clean and has many stalls. I don't know what's up with the bad reviews, but I had a great time. I want to bring some friends over to hang out at this chill, local bar. read more

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My husband and I stopped in for a round of drinks and to relax for a few minutes while bar hopping around Houston. The bartender was great and provided a lot of information about the area. He did not have the flavor drink I wanted in stock so he offered to make a mixed drink similar and it was delicious. Although we did not eat, the menu looked like it had a good variety. read more

Sawyer Ice House - Beer Bar Near Me - Houston, Texas

0 out of 5 Stars - Disrespectful, Hostile, and Blatantly Discriminatory ​I walked in around 1:25 AM on Friday to pick up a food order from the MashBurger popup inside. The moment I asked the bartender for help, she set a hostile tone--dismissing me with a condescending, "Do you see the sign?" and assuming I was a delivery driver. I replied in a joking mannor: "I should get drunk after your treatment" and she replied, "OH you couldn't because we are closed." I ignored and proceeded to wait. ​What followed was a clear pattern of discrimination: ​Targeted rules: She ordered a Black doordasher--who was quietly waiting for food on his phone with his young son sitting in a booth across him away from the bar--to move away from the bar, claiming it was closed. When I checked in with him to make sure I heard her right, he told me, "man im really trying to keep my cool because I have my son with me." ​Double standards: Minutes later, I watched her pour fresh rounds of drinks for a caucasian group at that exact same bar. I sat down, requested a drink, and asked why they were being served while others were forced to move. She doubled down, explicitly stating they got special treatment because they were "locals and regulars." ​Hostility & Retaliation: When called out on this double standard, she became aggressive and tried to intimidate me--making false assumptions about me wanting to get drunk at my job, claiming I was on the DoorDash clock, and threatening to report me to get me banned from DoorDash. ​I don't even drink, and watching a hardworking man and his child be treated like second-class citizens while regulars got preferential treatment was appalling. ​I was filled with righteous anger and firmly confronted her on the spot. The regular patrons tried to step in and smooth things over, but not a single one could deny what had just happened or defend her discriminatory treatment of people of color and new guests. ​Other recent reviews show this isn't an isolated incident. I am reporting this establishment to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) for selectively serving customers alcohol after closed hours (which is criminal). ​The bartender was a white female with numerous tattoos. Management can verify this incident--I am sure it is all on camera. "1420 sawyer st, Houston tx" ​Do not support a business that selectively enforces rules based on race, job, or status. read more

Run don't walk! I don't think a lot of people know about this place yet because it wasn't nearly as packed as it should've been. It's an outdoor/indoor space. They have a playground and courts for outdoor activities, not to mention a big screen. The food was solid, but we really came for the crawfish. I had such a good time with all my family. read more

Sitting here at the bar...with only one bartender and a building full of people on the World Cup Final. To get a bad attitude from the bartender and it looks I have to get in line to get a drink while I'm sitting at the bar? Insane. Went Fabian's for anything soccer related. read more

We needed a place to catch the half time show during the Super Bowl. We tried Social Junkie but it was way too crowded and they were charging $40 for valet. It was an immediate turn off so we left expeditiously. As we scoped around to find a low stakes bar, we stumbled on Sawyer Ice House. There was plenty of FREE parking, and it wasn't overly crowded. They also had a nice outdoor area where most patrons were. We sat at the bar and ordered fries and some mocktails. The bartender was friendly and so were the other patrons. They had plenty of televisions both inside and outside, along with a decent happy hour menu. Only hiccup was the bartenders switched because the original one went on break and there was some confusion on if we closed out our tab. Besides that, Sawyer is a nice spot to catch a game or enjoy a subtle bar scene. read more

I love Sawyer. They're pet friendly. They're people friendly. The food is absolutely delicious bar food and the beer is cold. It's our neighborhood bar and on any given night there's various activities going on. There are various tvs showing a little bit of everything and I've never left disappointed! read more

Nope. Never again. This used to be a chill bar that had great patio seating and standard but tasty bar food. Went last Saturday in the early afternoon to beat the crowds. Four things happend during the 30 minutes my friends and I were there to influence our decision to never go again: 1. There was only one person working at the bar despite there being long lines. 2. There was smoking being permitted on the patio despite signs saying it wasn't 3. A fight almost broke out unbeknownst to staff 4. My 25 percent tip wasn't deemed high enough and when I received my credit card statement it had been raised to 45 percent gratuity. Steer clear. read more

I would like to address a certain employee her name is Dakota I believe, she was very attentive and very polite person I ever met in the restaurant industry. I would definitely ask for her cause she was on top of her game! Thank you read more

I had been curious about this place since during the pandemic when everything was shut down and I was spending hours riding my bike around the city and was curious what they were going to build there. The area has really changed in the last 10-15 years from the being more of an industrial area with some bohemian art studios to the yuppie/hipster wonderland it is today and while normally I am not a huge fan of gentrifying places that I once remembered fondly when they had character, seeing how sad the area was during the pandemic and what it's turned to now made me happy. Parking kind of sucks in this area during busy times but if you're willing to walk for a bit, it's not that bad. The good thing is once you are here, there are a lot of other places to walk to so you're not just stuck in one place. The bar itself is a pretty standard ice house with some indoor seating and a dog friendly patio. They have board games that you can take too if you're into that. Service was a bit slow on the day I was there with one bartender being a little overwhelmed. Given that they are a gastropub, it would be nice if they had some brewed iced tea too for people who don't want to just drink beer. The biggest pet peeve I have though is that big TV over the bar - namely the lights around it. The lights are so bright that it hurts your eyes to watch the TV so I wouldn't want to come here to watch a big game. read more

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Nice place to come to after work for a chill moment. It's kid friendly. My only disappointment would be that the burger got changed up. I'd bragged to my colleagues about the burger and then it changed to something that I would not order again. Actually, I'm considering giving it another try. I will follow-up. Also, they have SOOOO many beers! It was truly intriguing! I tried the Crackberry beer at a fellow customer's rec. It was delicious! Alecia at the bar always does a great job tending to customers. Try this place and let me know what you think. read more

Intro: After an event in the area, I stopped by with a group on a weekday evening. Located in Sawyer Heights, my car was already parked on the street so I didn't notice if they have a parking lot or not. Service (2/5): This is where things faltered, unfortunately. A decent number of people were at Sawyer Ice House for a weekday. They had trivia night going on. For a good hour or so, they only had one bartender working. Given the number of people that were there, she did her best but she was unable to handle the volume. I had to wait 15 minutes or so to put in a food and drink order . . . which is longer than I can remember ever waiting at a bar. A second bartender arrived an hour later but they were severely understaffed for a good chunk of time. Ambiance (3.5/5): Your typical ice house. A large patio that makes for a fun spot to hang out when the weather cooperates. A large U-shaped bar (this is where we hung out). A casual watering hole. Drinks (4/5): Full bar and they had a deal going for buckets of beer. We did a bucket of Dos Equis. The bartender asked us if we wanted limes. Always a nice touch. Food (4/5): I was looking for an appetizer and decided on the fried pickles. They were served piping hot (it would have been better for them to wait a minute or two before bringing them out). Some quality fried pickles though. Crisp pickle chips and a generous portion size. Along with a dipping sauce. Exactly what I was hoping for. Overall: Some bad logistics soured the experience for me but Sawyer Ice House has the potential to be much better with proper coverage. Perhaps I just caught them on an off night. read more

Pretty great spot. Not sure why it only has a sub-4 rating. Definitely deserves higher. They have a TON of drinks here with great bartender service. The seating with access to the outdoors is great too. This place definitely deserves a higher rating. Highly recommend. read more

Great place with great food! The OG Smash Burger and wings were awesome! Emily, Oscar and all staff were just so great! Great ambiance! Definitely one of our favorite go to spots. read more

After driving by Sawyer Ice House a few times when exploring the Houston Heights area, my friend and I decided to stop in for dinner and drinks. They had a parking lot right next to the restaurant that wasn't too crowded which was great. Once inside, we went to the bar to order. My friend asked for a lager suggestion and the bartender seemed to have no clue which lagers they even had and ended up bringing a beer that wasn't a lager. I also asked a question about a beer and the bartender couldn't answer it... I would hope they'd know what they sell a bit better. I ended up going with a glass of Prosecco. For food, we ordered: - Swiss Onion Mushroom Burger: Below average and pretty flavorless. Didn't think this could be messed up but I wouldn't order it again. The fries it was served with were also not great. - Nashville Hot Chicken: Not very hot and just an average chicken sandwich Overall, the ambiance was great but this isn't a place we'd visit again as the food was meh and the service was just Ok. read more

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I've been to Sawyer for several company happy hours. We had reserved tables this time but the atmosphere is still really loud. When I came in, there were no servers to help direct me to my party. Eventually a waitress came by to take drink orders. My group ordered some of the queso nachos and the fried pickles and fries. Everything was ok, but pretty spicy. Typical bar food. It wasn't anything special. Other than proximity, I'm not sure why we keep coming here as I feel like there are better happy hour places like Torch's tacos. read more

OK-Stumbled upon Sawyer and loved everything about it. Inside is comfortable and clean. Patio is spacious with a great view of downtown. Bar food menu is perfect for an Ice House. Staff are efficient and kind. Will definately be back for more.... read more

Stopped by this place after a short night bicycle ride. I've been here a few times, but only during the weekday and somehow always right before closing. We always usually just get a beer or two when hanging out here. I know they have cocktails -regular and frozen and a big selection of draft beers. As far as food, they do have a kitchen but unsure how late they are open. Service here is always good - never had problems. There's a big bar area with decent amount of indoor seating: there is also a huge tv right above the bar. Speaking of tv's, there's plenty inside and outside although I did notice that the outside tv's are only open during the weekend or when there's a big game. No big deal though, I could literally see the huge tv from the outside. The outside area is nice with plenty of tables. They also encourage your fur buddies to hang out in the patio which is always a plus! The beer I got tonight was from a local brewery and it was nearly $8.00. Maybe I should've gotten a lone star or something for cheaper, but for a post-ride beer that seems a little too steep for me. Overall, I like this place for the dog friendly patio and laid back atmosphere. Will have to try the food options next time! read more

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Nice atmosphere, good food and prices are reasonable. Service was very good and friendly bartenders.

OMG!! WTF??! An ice house trying to be a boojie brunch spot. With a DJ playing definitely not brunch music so effing loud you can't hear yourself think, let alone have a conversation. The "regulars" just want to watch the game, have a cold beer and a burger, and enjoy some friendship. Now you can't even get bar food until after 3. Apparently "Dawn" thinks this a good idea to Jack with the standard fare of an ice house. STUPID! One drink and I left. If this is the new format, I won't be back. Used to be a cool spot...now it sucks! read more

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The food was DELICIOUS!! I highly recommend the pretzel. The service was very quick and super nice! The ambiance was pretty calm for a Wednesday. I can't wait to go back! read more

My husband and I popped by Sawyer Ice House for the first time last month. We came for the live entertainment in the evening and a couple of drinks. The parking lot was large and practically full but we lucked up and found a great spot. At the bar we were amazed at how busy the bartenders were hustling! The staff were pretty friendly and accommodating. We enjoyed some wings ( my husband loved them ) and met some very friendly patrons. We will most surely be back. I appreciated that it was a more mature crowd ( at least from what I observed on that night ) and although it was packed that evening everyone was having a great time and acting civilized. I definitely recommend visiting Sawyer Ice House for a casual date night. read more

Bar food is on point. Had the Philly on my boat and enjoyed it. Great for a group of friends looking for a spot to hang out.

Cute little spot with several beer options. We stopped here once for burgers and a beer and found it quite charming. This is walking distance for us so can't speak much on parking but seating inside and on the patio was plenty. The burgers were great and came out fast. One of the bartenders was kind enough to bring us napkins, condiments, and check on us while seating outside. TVs we're showing some games and I noticed the patio had different options of entertainment outside like corn hole and connect four. Cocktails were on the menu but we did not have any. Looks like they had a decent menu as well. We will definitely be back. read more

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I had been eyeing this place for what felt like years and today was their soft opening. Location, Parking, Decor - 5* The location is in the heart of the Art District right off Sawyer. There are a couple of entry points right off Edwards and Sawyer. There is a private parking lot as while, but it it small so I'd suggest walking, biking, or ride sharing here. The front has an area with tables perfect for great patio weather with a large group of friends. We headed inside since it was a bit chilly and they do not have patio heaters or anything enclosed for colder temps. Inside there is a large central bar area with wrap around seating with TVs all over. To the left and right of the bar area are tables spritzed everywhere, mostly four top seating. This place screams sports pub for a great game. Service - 2* There is no wait service to the tables at this time so one must wait in line at the bar if you choose to sit away from it. When we first entered we waited wondering if we should seat ourself or find a seat. We were able to flag someone down and they said open seating. Suggest they add a sign as we saw others doing the same wondering. Once we grabbed a table we headed to the bar to order. We waited a good 5-7 minutes for the bartender to finish with the two in front of us, but he never acknowledged our presence or that we had waited sometime. We finally managed to get his attention to order and given the time we waited we knew exactly what we wanted. We ordered and we're immediately told the kitchen was closed. Ok, that's cool, but if that's the case take the food menu away so it isn't available. It must have just closed (8 pm) because people around us were being served food still. Food / Drink - 3* Look, we truly wanted to try the food, but I guess we'll have to wait. As for drinks, they have a basic cocktail menu and a pretty decent selection of beer from national brands to local craft. Cost - 4* Their prices for food seem quite reasonable while the drinks are what you'd come to expect anywhere. Overall - 3* I will definitely come back to try the food given how close it is for me. The service is certainly its largest area of improvement t from what we witnessed. I mean, while we were waiting to order during our visit there was a point the entire staff went into the kitchen to eat food. I think everyone understands that on a soft opening there will be hiccups and it was certainly present today, but I'd say this place has a lot of potential if they can iron out the service. It can serve as another great option in the area for a sports bar. read more

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I've been to Sawyer Ice House multiple times and there's a few reasons I keep going back. Food: OMG. Not your typical bar/patio food that all tastes the same. The pretzel...... no words. I dream about it. Everything else is great too, but specifically the pretzel. Drinks: Good! Their cocktails are fun and tasty. Lots of beer and cider on tap. Parking: Decent. There's a little lot but with the drink prices and tight lot you're probably better off ubering or walking. Service: Bar service is hit or miss. A little slow sometimes. All the services are incredibly kind. Ambiance: There are TVS!! And outdoor or indoor seating. If I lived walking distance this would be my number 1 hang out spot. read more

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Affirmations are real. I put into the universe I wanted Chicken Fried Steak that reminded me of my elementary cafeteria days, and the universe came through. I ordered the Southern Fried Steak Frites Basket and was not disappointed. Gravy, fries, fingers... Sawyer Ice House understood the assignment and killed it. Also, they serve SMASH BURGERS here, and y'all know how much I'm a sucker for smash burgers, especially when they are only $8. Check out their weekly specials before you go! read more

Stopped in just to the a drink before meeting for dinner and love the industrial type aesthetics of the place. They have well over 40 type of beers on draft and reasonably priced. Def would come back for a beer and downtown views on their patio with my dog. Didn't get to try the food but on the next time I'll give it a try but below you will see the menu for the food and drinks. Enjoy! read more

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Oof I don't even know where to start. Such a bad experience all around. I know they're in their soft opening phase, but it doesn't even seem like they are even ready to be open. We came on a Saturday afternoon. Parking was difficult-it's a small parking lot so if it's full you will have to circle around and find parking on the street or maybe even park in the lot across the street with all the other businesses. There was 1 bartender for the entire place. She was clearly in no rush to make any drinks. We waited about 20 minutes to place an order and immediately closed our tab since it would prob take a while to have her come back around to us. It was the worst French 75 I've ever had. She just poured a bunch of stuff into the glass, no mixing or anything and took the pulp out of a lemon slice and put it in the glass. We won't be back here anytime soon-prob best to wait until they're ready to be fully open. read more

Last week was the first time my wife and I had a chance to visit. good menu, reasonably priced given the cost of things. plenty of TVs/Big screens to watch sports. Really nice patio of good weather days. The bartender was all by them self so it you're expecting a fast paced afternoon you will need to be reasonable. Overall good spot, diverse drink menu and beers on tap. Go check it out if you're interested in getting out. read more

So, I know there are quite a few negative reviews at this establishment; however, all I can attest to was my own personal experience. I have to say, the bartender who served us was absolutely amazing and My husband and I came by here on a Sunday evening for a bite to eat and a drink. This review is a couple weeks late but hey, more time for the experience we had to marinate! To make a long story short, let your own experience speak for itself. I say this as this establishment has multiple negative reviews blasting customer service. While I am not discrediting anybody's personal experience, I think it is important to voice our own personal experience so consumers have a diverse range of reviews to make their determination on whether or not to come to a certain place of business or not. Food: 5 Stars ~ The food was absolutely delicious and I was actually pleasantly surprised with the quantity as well as the quality of the food. Since this is an ice house, I didn't set my expectations too high, but the wings were great and the nachos were full of flavor. The serving size was pretty large too, for the price considering what area it's located in. Service: 5 STARS ~ The service was fabulous in every way shape and form. HUGE SHOUT OUT TO ALEHSA, she took care of my husband and I and even though it was busy, she was so kind, helpful and overall pleasant to converse with. I have been in the service industry, so I know how it can be and I must say, she appeared to know how to manage the crowd while still giving top notch service. Atmosphere: 5 Stars ~ Based on the two times I've been here, the atmosphere has been chill and enjoyable. Definitely enjoyed my time here. All in all, please come by and try this place out for yourself, I know I enjoyed my time here, you might too. read more

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This one was a tough one to rate. Honestly, the drinks added a star to my original though. We love the frozen Jim & Coke's. The food was sub-par. We have been here twice, the first we only had drinks. Today we also ordered food. Both times the drinks have been good! They have a large selection of beers and 3 frozen drinks that are delicious. Their food, however, left a lot to be desired. We ordered the Millionaire bacon which was (as pictured) just strips of cooked bacon. I tried to order the onion rings but they were out. We instead ordered to Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich. It wasn't bad, but honestly I have better at some fast food/chain restaurants. We put our bacon on the sandwich which I think helped! Their fries were hand cut and well-cooked! Again, not a place I would pass up. They have a lot of TVs and patio space. However, I would probably not be back for the food! (P.S. parking in their lot can be tough, but it is the Heights so isn't everywhere like that?....) read more

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Stopped by before Astros game after eating nearby to get a few beers and a shot, the draft beer tasted rancid unfortunately ( ordered a Crawford bock and it tasted sour). Although they easily replaced it for me it's something that should be brought to their attention and it seemed like they didn't care whenever I pointed it out. Other than that it was a chill spot read more

I'm a big fan of Sawyer Ice House! I don't understand their mediocre rating. They have a huge selection of taps, ample seating, ample parking, and a gorgeous outdoor area. Their food is pretty good too! They also have card games/board games you can play while you hang out. read more

I love their fried pickles. They also have great list of beers for an IPA lover like I am. Servers are very friendly. It's a hidden gem.

We celebrated a recent birthday here where I had provided advance notice that included a time and quantity of people. When our reservation came, the bar was fairly empty minus our large party. We had a decently good time until a few incidents with a staff member really turned the night as a whole into a poor experience. The first interaction with this staff member (the blonde bartender that's been cited as rude in many reviews previously) was when food we never ordered got dropped off at our table. We told the staff, it wasn't for our table and no staff did anything but later rudely reprimanded our table for eating it 2 hours later. The blonde bartender spoke with mean words about a mistake the staff made. The other incident happened while she was working behind the bar. She was in general extremely curt and rude to everyone she served and that coupled with slow service, mediocre food, bad cocktails made for a poor celebration. I had reached out to the manager, Ian, ahead of us getting there to make the reservation and he had always responded within a few days. I privately messaged him about these incidents and haven't heard back in over three weeks. The "five star" reviews of this place are the employees/management reviews, so stick to the others for the truth. We will not be back to Sawyer Ice House and it's unfortunate since we were looking forward to a place like this in our neighborhood. Without major staff training, Sawyer Ice House will continue to be a black mark on an otherwise awesome neighborhood. The breweries around here (Platypus, Holler, buff bayou etc) are awesome with great food, drinks and courteous staff, so spend your money to keep them in our neighborhood. read more

We stopped here in a whim because we didn't want to keep driving aimlessly looking for a lunch spot. The patio looked nice but the weather was hot so we stayed inside. The bartender was very nice and the food (just wings) came quick. There was plenty of TVs for my husband to watch sports. read more