Nick is seriously the sweetest, nicest bar tender. I truly…read morebelieve it's so rare to find above and beyond service now a days so when I come across it, it has to be noted. Thank you so much for making a birthday/fifa watch party be such a standout event. I appreciate you more than I will ever express in person lol. Also it's all drinks here, the vibes are great, you can DoorDash food here. Our toddlers love the open greenery. 10's across the board, tysm :)

First time at TNP and I'll definitely be back !…read more Location/parking : I love that there are more and more things I'm discovering in east Houston! TNP is perfect as its own spot but also for a night cap after listening to music at East River (which is what I did) Parking felt a bit complicated. There seemed to be some street parking around but I wasn't sure if it was an option, so I tried to pull into a dirt lot I saw other cars parking in. Needless to say it didn't work out so well for me - my car got stuck in the mud and left me with a moment of anxiety as I tired to get out... That was the only negative experience for me though ! Venue: From the outside it seemed pretty small but it's much larger than expected ! There's and indoor and outdoor bar. The indoor bar has restrooms and some seating. Outside there is tons of seating and in back as well. Staff: I only ordered from the inside bar and the bartender there was awesome ! He also seemed very excited to make some creative drinks which was awesome and unexpected Other things to note: There was a dj for a while when we arrive It's dog friendly !

It's a great bar and definitely try the Wrench 75. But I'm a food guy so this is to mention hot dog…read moreMonday. Enjoyable. Hit the spot. Great ambiance. Owner is a great mixologist.

Awesome bar with good food good vibes and good drinks. I came to watch one of the FIFA games at…read morethis bar and it was an amazing time with friends. We thankfully got a seat at a table. The aesthetic of the bar is really casual and laid-back and very cool. The food was shockingly good. I got two Monday night special hotdog and they were incredible. They had french fries on top and some kind of garlic aïoli sauce. Honestly, it was one of the best hot dogs I have had in a while. My friends enjoy their beers and we had a great time.

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 :).

Unconventional in every way, Nutsouh has been one of my favorite venues in the city. Founded 30…read moreyears ago by local artists Jim Pirtle and Missy Bosch, it got its start as a coffee shop before becoming a site for art installations and live entertainment. The name is simply "Houston" spelled backwards. The decor is quirky, eclectic and goes hard on the taxidermy. There are all kinds of animals from land-based to sea creations in all kinds of positions, along with very unique art and ambiance to explore. The multi-room layout makes the place a fun spot to explore and check out the different levels. The darkly lit ambiance makes it a bit hard for photographs, but it is no less a dizzying and fascinating space. My favorite part of the entire place is on third floor, where there is a sound dome that doubles as a visualizer, a communal space, and a trippy acoustics wonderland where music can be played via bluetooth and tourists and locals would enjoy it. The sound system is excellent and a perfect place to chill out. There's more than just sensory overload, the drinks also deserve a bit of mention. The jalapeño palomas and hibiscus mules are fun, despite feeling a tinge overpriced. Bartenders are nice people, and service as a whole is a thumbs up. The parking situation will be challenging, since this is Downtown proper. Street parking is available just down the block, and if one can avoid the crowded weekends, the weeknights are an ideal time to visit. It's hard not to be impressed with the distinctiveness of the place, which is truly one of the city's great local favorites.

Chill spot right off the metro rail. Great space with a stage, outside patio and full bar. Great…read morefood, the pickled res onion is superb!

Designed to be a venue for local bands. Kickback is exactly what the name implies. It's a place to…read moregrab a beer with some pals and kickback. They own 2 pool tables and the music is mostly punk and hard rock. The owner is honestly the nicest guy you'll meet behind a bar. Seemingly running the place on his own. The fact that the location isn't crowded makes this place a hidden gem. If you don't see parking in front, the back parking lot is always wide open. Definitely recommend supporting this local business!

This is such a cool patio bar it gives off treehouse vibes as you have a view of being high up in…read moretrees from the patio. Such a lovely view. Real cool spot to kick back and relax. Board games available and they do bingo nights and other fun events. Drinks were good, service is good. Very spacious area. There is a second floor so you would have an even higher outdoor view from there. Food trucks available, when I visited Lotus seafood was there and a crawfish tent.

I've been to Patterson about 3-4 times now. The first was with my best friend when it first opened…read moreabout 4-5 years ago. It was busy then and can still get busy on trivia/steak nights. It makes for a full parking lot. There's gravel lots added in the grassy area next to the concrete lot. You can get towed with the street parking. If you live nearby, you can also walk the trail along the bayou to get here the back way. I've done that trail from near Taylor and I-10 to here. The place itself is a cool treehouse concept. The stairs can be a little steep. The hazard tape is peeling, and the painted stairs can be slippery when raining. Be careful going down to the food truck or walking up/down to the top level. The top level has great views of the city/downtown. There's indoor seating with A/C and patio seating on all levels. When it rains though, inside is best. I've tried a variety of their cocktails and mocktails, and they're all pretty good. Bartenders are always friendly. Easy to place an order at the bar. I wish they had NA options from Ritual and Seedlip or something other than juices for their mocktails. Trivia nights are fun and busy. All size groups participate. Steak night is pricey compared to other Heights locations who offer it. It's about $10 more because the steak and side are separate, whereas other places give you the steak and 2 sides in the $20-25 range. Steak night here offers more variety though. You can either get ribeye, filet, salmon or shrimp brochette ranging from $17-28. Sides are $4. It's served by Culinary Creations by MER food truck. The steak and potatoes are flavored so well. I had the 14 oz ribeye because they ran out of 12 oz. It was a little hard to cut with plasticware. My friends' filets were easier to cut. For some reason, every time I try to upload the steak photo, it doesn't stay posted here. I get that it's from a food truck, but other food truck photos are posted on the Patterson page. You should see how great the steak looks. Patterson is a cool, chill place that everyone young and old can enjoy. The clientele was varied as all enjoy a good drink, food and trivia/board games.

Unfortunately, I won't be returning to Little Woodrow's after my experience here…read more While the drinks are severely overpriced, the reason I'm leaving a 1 star review is because of the behavior/service from the bartenders. In my opinion, the bartending staff appeared to make assumptions about who they believed would or wouldn't tip based on appearance, and I found that incredibly disappointing. My guest and I waited roughly 20 minutes just to get a single drink while multiple bartenders spent time talking among themselves. When we were finally acknowledged, the service we received was noticeably different from the experience of other customers seated nearby, who were greeted promptly, checked on frequently, and treated with a much higher level of attentiveness. What makes this especially frustrating is that I was a bartender while I was in college many years ago. I understand the service industry, I understand that tip-based jobs can be unpredictable, and I also understand that not every guest tips the same. Some leave 20% or more, some don't, and that's simply part of the profession. Personally, I always tip well above the industry standard because I've been on the other side of the bar. The problem is that it's not a bartender's job to decide, before serving someone, who is or isn't worth their time based on how they look or how they're dressed. Every guest deserves the same respect, courtesy, and level of service. Great hospitality means giving everyone a fair experience and letting your service--not assumptions--determine the outcome. I also think about the couples who work 60-hour weeks and only get one date night a month. Imagine finally getting that one evening together, looking forward to relaxing, only to have the experience soured because someone behind the bar decided you didn't look like you'd tip enough to deserve good service. That's a pretty disheartening and disrespectful way to treat paying customers. I sincerely hope management reminds the staff that exceptional service should be consistent for everyone, regardless of first impressions. Until then, I'll be taking my business elsewhere.

The first note for anyone to know is that parking is very limited aside from the surrounding…read morestreets in the neighborhood. I highly recommend folks ride share here. The second note is it's very common to have to present an ID at these types of sports bars so make sure you have it on ya! This venue has a decent layout but there are some areas that are not great. Particularly the tables near the bar where one has to line up to order. Alot of people will queue up in this area which becomes tiresome if you're sitting at these select tables. It's just a poor location to have placed the primary spot for folks to order and I feel this could easily be corrected (having owned a bar myself). The outdoor patio has a fair amount of deck chairs and patio tables, some uncovered, others under an overhang. This can make for a bit of trouble if it's a rainy day. The space is decently sized with enough TVs to catch the main events. This leads me to service. There are no roving servers so this effectively means one has to queue up and wait to place their order. This is what I like to call adding "friction" to the point of sale. This bar is hit and miss with queue times. They can have the same amount of bartenders and sometimes it's quick, other times you could be standing there a good amount of time. This means you're missing out on conversation with friends or looking for the tv that has the event you're interested in while you wait. All of these types of struggles could be remedied with changing how they operate. This typically isn't too large of an issue on a normal night but it definitely is on event days / weekends. The bathrooms can get pretty messy at times too (at least for men). I've never asked the ladies I come here with how their side is but I'd certainly hope it's better. Now, that leads to food and drink. Food is limited with vendors that come in and serve whatever. Crawfish, bbq, hot dogs, burgers, etc. Their website and socials will list these sometimes though they are not always up to date. For drinks, don't come here looking for any decent cocktails or wine selection. Sure, they can make basic ones or have some basic wines but it's limited. This is a liquor/mixer and beer type bar where speed/volume is the focus for the bartenders. Overall, I don't dislike this Little Woodrow's location as it is a bit more low key than some of the others but it comes with some considerations too. I will say, I do like that they tend to have more main events than other spots nearby and the vibe isn't nearly as off-putting as some of the others.

More than amazing atmosphere and drink. It feels like every shot is a double. The only place in…read moretown to be if you speak Spanish on a Friday night.

went last Friday, and honestly, I was very disappointed with the way the payment was handled. When…read moreI paid for the entrance, they automatically added a "tip" for literally nothing other than checking us in. I tried to change the tip amount because I did not feel a tip was justified, but the employee noticed what I was doing and immediately accepted the payment without even giving me the opportunity to sign. That is completely unacceptable. A tip should be optional, not something that is automatically added and then rushed through before the customer can even review or change it. I felt pressured and taken advantage of, and I definitely do not agree with the way this was handled.

By the Wayside is not just one of the best bars to open in the East End, but is one of the most…read morepopular bars to open in Houston recently! I love that I get the chance to call this my local neighborhood spot. I'll say this louder for the people in the back, but the East End is way too underrated! Just down Navigation Blvd from Boo's Burgers (shoutout to them), is the new craft cocktail bar, By The Wayside. What's not to love about this place?! Think relaxed but refined environment, beautiful artwork, live music, bar food featuring meat from Eastbound BBQ, and thoughtfully made cocktails. Sergio was my bartender my first couple visits here and nothing, but excellent service from him. Their matcha cocktail, "This Counts As Self Care," is creamy deliciousness. Otherwise, I've had well made classics like their old fashioned, daiquiri, and Southside. Honestly the world cup games lately have been an excuse to come here more often. It's so convenient that they have their own parking lot as well. Cheers to my favorite bar in the East End!

*New Bar Alert in East Houston*…read more By The Wayside Bar is tucked away on the East End of Navigation Blvd, and it's definitely a vibe. This bar + listening lounge has been transformed into a creative hub where live music meets local art. What I loved most? It gives after-work hangout energy, the kind of spot you pull up to with coworkers or friends to unwind. From their specialty cocktails to the beautiful outdoor patio featuring murals by local artists, it's the perfect mix of chill + curated. And yesssss FREE parking. If you're looking for a lounge with live music, good drinks, and a whole vibe, add By The Wayside Bar to your list. They checked all my boxes: Beautiful Space Friendly Staff Specialty Cocktails Spacious Outdoor Patio Plenty of Parking