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    Tom's Watch Bar

    4.0 (172 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    TOM'S WATCH BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    Cornbread pancake and fried chicken
    Euni B.

    "Upscale" sports bar. TONS of TVs and I can imagine a full house when a Seattle team is playing. The service was okay sitting at the bar. There were only 2-3 working at the time and I felt like they may have needed help as the night got busier. The cheese curds were light and fluffy (not pictured). The cornbread pancake was a bit dry until you slather butter all over it and the chicken was extra crispy but not in a good way. The drinks were expensive. It was great for what it was but I wouldn't recommend watching a full game in there hanging out with friends and eating and drinking if you are on a budget.

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    Hannah F.

    Tom's Watch Bar missed the mark for me. While the inside is spacious with tons of TVs, tables, and bar seating, the drink service just did not hit. Unfortunately they intentionally do not offer their daily weekday happy hour on home Astros and Rockets game days, and when there are big events at the neighboring entertainment venues, namely Toyota Center and House of Blues. These are the days that customers would be most likely to visit. Instead of the $5 well drinks and bar bites options that we had hoped for, our bill was $45 for one well drink, a well tequila ranch water, and basket of fried pickles. There are also no prices listed on any of their menus. No thank you. They also add an automatic 4% service fee on all tabs "to cover raising operational costs" and state that "this fee is not a tip". Sadly this business seems to only have one priority: profit

    Juan P.

    The service is ok it's a bar so service it is what it is . The food is over priced I'd say but decent the wings are small and not worth the price the sandwich was ok, overall the food is ok the bar is great for watching games and having drinks . Ambiance is loud during game time great place to enjoy and hang out for sure .

    Steak Nachos
    Brandi W.

    Upon entrancing this sports bar on a Saturday college game day, I immediately heard the dj and was impressed with the many television screens for watching college football. The hostess asked if we wanted to watch a particular game, and we were seated near a television for that game. Unfortunately, with all the empty tables in this area, I was a bit dismayed that our seat was the nearest table to the kitchen. The waitress was nice and the food came out promptly. The buffalo wings were large and tasty, as well as the steak nachos. I'd definitely visit again on a game day.

    Grilled chicken sandwich with house salad
    James K.

    We came here for dinner after a work event and very much enjoyed it. We were able to get seated immediately around 6pm on a weeknight which was nice. The food was all delicious. I liked their grilled chicken sandwich I got as an entree. Fries were solid too, as was the side house salad. My co worker also liked the lettuce bun burger. And my other coworker also enjoyed the prime rib special. Kerric also crushed it as our waiter and did a good job taking care of us. They also had a bunch of TVs to watch the games as well. Overall, it was a good experience!

    Ashley O.

    I enjoyed myself here. We came because my boyfriend wanted to watch college football and he wanted to try somewhere new. We were both pleased with the experience. Definitely get the chicken and cornbread pancake. It's as good as it sounds. It was soft, sweet, and very flavorful. The service was also really good. We had two servers because one was training and they were both friendly, attentive, and approachable. It had a really nice ambiance too for a sports bar. There were plenty of people there watching games and a watch party for the university of Tennessee game came while we were there and we were asked if we wanted to sign up for their raffle lmao. We parked across the street using street parking. I'm not sure if they have a dedicated lot but this was convenient enough. I would definitely suggest this as a place to watch a game for sure.

    Loaded nachos
    Crescida J.

    Went for a football watch party and the service was impeccable! The food is the best bar food ever, and the bar has an indoor/outdoor vibe with huge windows that are open and TVs EVERYWHERE. The bathrooms were always clean. Would definitely return to chill but this is a great watch party destination!

    Prime Rib Dip
    Brett N.

    Why 4 stars? Because Tom's is a good option before or after an event at the Toyota Center. --- --- --- With my Cavaliers coming into town, a big group of my family bought tickets to the game and we decided to meet up here beforehand. I looked at the menu ahead of time and knew I would absolutely be ordering the Prime Rib Dip. That item is basically my love language, so I barely even glanced at the rest of the menu, once I saw that. It didn't quite match my expectations - J. Alexander's is still the gold standard for me. But the fries were enjoyable and the service was excellent. I will say, I was surprised that the beer list was so minimal at a place like this, but I did enjoy a Mango Cart. There are a million TV's here, so it's a great place to watch sports - even completely obscure sports like face slapping (seriously) airs on one of the TV's in the corner. And it's about a 5 minute walk to the Toyota Center, which was the key for us. I'd happily come back here again for a pregame meal again in the future.

    Vlad V.

    Don't believe me just watch. I have stopped by Tom's Watch Bar a handful of times. Located downtown right next to House of Blues and across the street from Reserve 101 and Dirt Bar, Tom's Watch Bar is a sports bar. Ambiance (3.5/5): As a big sports fan, I'm always looking for spots where I can catch some games. Especially those that have good food. More on that later. What I like about Tom's is that it's a large bar with lots of TVs. What I don't like is that they don't have parking. Since it's downtown, street parking is your best bet. I have heard that they validate in the parking adjacent to them, but I don't know all of the details. Service (3/5): It's a bit of a hit or a miss here. I've sat both at the bar and at a table for waiter service. I'd say average at best, overall. Service can be slow regardless of whether they're packed or not. Drinks (3/5): Part of what I love in a sports bar is good prices and specials. Since games take hours, you don't want to break the bank while you're there. I haven't been impressed with Tom's prices on their cocktails (a standard and unimaginative menu) or the selection of their beer menu. Food (N/A): Outside of a Yelp Elite event (which isn't your typical experience), I have been on a liquid diet while at Tom's. So I cant touch on the food but know that they have a large menu. Tom's has a lot of potential but execution is lacking. One of the highlights though is pre-gaming here before an Astros game. They have drink specials (though somewhat deceiving), they will validate your parking in the adjacent garage, and they have a complimentary shuttle to take you to and from the game. Done and done.

    Went for a drink after a Houston Rockets game. Got a beer and loaded tots, pretty good. I also left with a $78 charge to my card that had nothing to with my tab. $78! The waiter never checked on us after she took our order until it was time to check out. The tots and my one beer was good, service was awful!

    Adrian R.

    After going to Reserve 101 downtown Houston we decided that we need some eats. Thai place is across the street and the football game was on. We noticed all the screens from across the street and the passionate crowd in the restaurant enjoying the many screens and watching the game. We decided to sit at the bar and enjoyed a coupe of old fashioned! Now Many sports bars I've been to made half assed drinks. However we had the pleasure of having one bartender that was on point. We also enjoyed a burger and tacos. The burger was thick and well seasoned, just shirt on the veggies. The tacos were good but a little salty. However it did the trick and got use right after a night of hanging out. The energy here is perfect from drinks and a game with friends and possibly meet new people. If in downtown Houston again I would return .

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    Savannah M.

    Me and my boyfriend came here today for game 7. We were excited , as we've heard great things. When we arrived we put our name on the waitlist and were instructed to wait outside....in the heat. After about 20 minutes I asked my boyfriend to get a water from the bar. He returned and advised the bar tender looked at him and told him "no ". I thought there was a misunderstanding. So I went in myself and asked the same bar tender for a water as well. He proceeded to look me in the eyes and say "no". Now, I'd hate to believe he refused us service For obvious reasons ( we are an African American couple), but I couldn't imagine any reason Tom's would allow this type of behavior. Needless to say , Toms will never get a dollar out of Me. Said Bar tender: Chase. Thanks for ruining our night Chase.

    Calamari
    Amber D.

    Fun atmosphere for sports. Staff is great and friendly. Everyone is talking fantasy football. Cocktails on tap. Calamari was delicious! Prime rib sandwich is delicious! 10/10 recommend!

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    We were seated immediately and every game was on tv. There was an energetic crowd. The food and drinks are good. Love this place.

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    Ask the Community - Tom's Watch Bar

    Is this family friendly? I wanna go for ufc but I have a 2 year old?

    Do they have Happy Hour?

    They do! You can also sign up for their email program and you'll get a coupon for a freebie. Mine was for a free beer.

    Is this establishment 21 and over only or can kids come during the day and eat?

    I believe it's open to all before 9pm. I went for a UFC event and after 9pm they were charging and carding folks.

    When do you open?

    They are open now as of November 19, 2023.

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