My friends and I did a little holiday day drinking and Trash Panda Drinking Club was one of our stops. It's a quirky little bar in the Heights area. They take their already eclectic decor and spruce the place up for the holidays. It's a weird mix of Halloween and Christmas and I'm all for it. The weirder the better. They are a fully stocked bar with a nice drink, unique drink menu. They also have a pretty impressive food menu with typical bar food. I did not partake in food when I visited. They have an everyday happy hour which was really cool. I partook in a New York Sour to start. It was something that looked like a new to me combination and it worked well. It had whiskey, lemon, and red wine. I didn't know what to think about it at first, but then I started digging it. I then switched to one of their holiday drinks called Making Christmas Time. It was their take on a espresso martini topped with a churro. It was a great drink as well. This place is a little out of the way for me, but a fun bar nonetheless. I would definitely stop in again if in the area. read more

Wes is the best! Stopped in for happy hr and the bartender was approachable, friendly with a grest sense of humor and a wicked pour. Tried the Saturn it was delicious cool indoor and outoor seating. Pull up stay a while. Private parling lot on both sides read more

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Drinks were well made, bartender friendly and patient. Poor guy was by himself on a Friday afternoon/early evening, so there were some long lines at time. Tables a little wobbly outside, but no big deal. really chill place, enjoyed ourselves. read more

The food and drinks were really tasty for a happy hour! The bartenders were nice too. The prices were great with $10 pizzas on Fridays, discounted cocktails, beers, and wine during happy hour and discounted other snacks. The mini tacos were tasty. I only took off a star because most of the tables were super wobbly and it was very humid inside, as well as a lot of the cushions outside were wet, which can be understandable with the mercurial Houston weather, but also may have been avoided if they were taken off or kept somewhere dry where someone could get one if they choose. read more

Trash Panda Drinking Club - CHIPS & QUESO - Pizza Near Me - Houston, Texas

Amazing bar! My daughter and I were looking for a fun spot to go out for a bit while visiting Houston and as soon as we saw "Trash Panda" on Yelp, we knew this was the spot. The vibe was amazing. They went all in with the theme and we were happy about that. We did not try the food but I did try one of the Hazy beers on tap and it was excellent. The bartenders were super nice and kept things moving quickly. There was seating both inside and out and we had a lot of fun! Looking forward to going back next time I am in Houston. read more

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A great spot for a delicious smash burger and tasty drinks if you're in the area. They go all out with decorations which makes the atmosphere really fun and they offer both inside and outdoor seating. We saw (and heard) them working on new metal fire pits that will be perfect for the cold nights, but it was a pretty noisy while we were eating. read more

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Trash panda was quite the opposite of trashy. Friday night and the Shrek theme pops up on social media. As we arrived, parking looks small and limited. However they have plenty of street and parking across. Theme was very well decorated. Kept clean and inviting. Drinks were good. Food was good, tried the $10 pizza Fridays. Also the chicken sammie. Fries were seasoned and crunchy. Service was great! Everyone was nice and greeted you as you walked in. Seating was both indoors and outdoors which also has bar seating. Comfortable and spacious, enough to have a personal conversation but still feel at a restaurant/bar ambiance. Look forward to next themes and evening hang outs. read more

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It's a great place to grab a drink and the concept is really cool. Very eclectic inside and well worth it. Ambience was nice and so was the weight staff I would definitely recommend this place. read more

Trash Panda Drinking Club - Vodka tonic twist - Pizza Near Me - Houston, Texas

This place is not what I expected. It was definitely better than I had anticipated. The vibe is dive bar, but their drinks were high-end bar. We tried a Saturn, Negroni, and Culture Shock. All were tasty but the one that shocked us all was the Culture Shock (Maker's Mark, Absinthe, Mushroom, Bell Pepper, Soy Sauce, Gochujang, Sage By: Parker Duncan​). It has a savory taste. We also enjoyed a bucket of beer (best bang for your buck). For $25 for 6 beers (the menu doesn't make it clear how many beers you get). They have several beers to choose from and you can mix and match. The only thing I'd recommend is to ask for some paper towels as the buckets sweats a lot. The service was great and fairly quick. I saw them tackle long lines quickly multiple times while I was there. I'll have to come back and try some of their food! ​​​ read more

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One word: DECOR!!! They did their thing with the decorations. There was true commitment to the theme! I liked it a lot. This was my first time visiting and I found the cocktail menu to be a bit confusing. When I looked at the menu provided on the QR code, it said that happy hour had $7 classic cocktails. Keep in mind it just said "classic cocktails", with no actual list of cocktails. When you look at the menu placed on the bar, it says classic cocktails $14 and a list of cocktails underneath it. I assumed those were the "classic cocktails" they were talking about for the happy hour. Long story short...I was incorrect. So make sure you ask what the classic cocktails are, before you assume like I did. Other than that, service was good and the food was even better. I can definitely see myself coming back! read more

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I heard this place was transformed into a Nightmare Before Christmas pop-up, so we had to go check it out. This runs through Jan 5 only, so hurry up! This place has very limited parking so be careful where you leave your car as it's not the safest looking neighborhood. There is a sweet cat that will randomly come in looking for foods and pets. Better pay up if she comes to say hello to your table! With an ongoing event like this, expect some lines as they usually only have 1 or 2 bartenders and they have to make each cocktail as they get ordered. Decently priced drinks in all kind of themed cups. Lots of cool options. You're guaranteed to fine one you like. You MUST give them your ID as it's their way to guarantee you don't steal the very cool cups. They have above average bar food that's hot and fresh. The place looks like Jack Skellington threw up all over it (in the best way possible). Lots of cool spots to take photos at. They use the lighting and space in fun ways. Enjoy it for another week before it's gone! read more

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My favorite bar in Houston! Stellar drinks, food, decor, atmosphere, and service! This place hits all the marks for me and is everything that I'd want in a bar. Yummy, innovative cocktails without the stuffy atmosphere. Sign me tf up. When I saw the Shrek theme for spooky season I nearly cried of nostalgia and happiness! Lol. They go all in for their themes and I really appreciate that. Such a fun spot to hang out. The core staff here are dedicated to their craft. My go to is the Hotel Nacional. Cheeky little rum drink that's the perfect balance of sweet & tangy. The seasonal menus are always a treat. And the food!? Fire. I usually get the trash nachos with beef fajita or cant go wrong with a classic pepperoni pizza. Aaand the kitchen is open until 2am!? Cherry on top. Can't tell you how many late nights Trash has come in clutch for that. They are the epitome of your friendly neighborhood bar. You can tell they care about their customers. It's the main reason why I find myself coming back time and time again. You can't say that about many bars! Good vibes all around. They are truly the best! read more

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I love the Shrek theme throughout the pub/bar. The burgers are awesome and taste juicy and fresh. The value is not bad for the quality of food provided. The drinks are steeper in price, but good quality and decently strong. We have already recommended this place to multiple friends, so I can guarantee us returning soon. Our server was very patient and helpful with ordering when we shared it was our first time here. Just all-round a friendly place with a good vibe for an after-work hangout! read more

Trash Panda had a awesome Pop Up of Khoi BBQ. Dude, obsessed. The BBQ was AMAZING, the rice was EVEN BETTER and the drinks were great and reasonable price. The only thing I dislike about Trash Panda are the flies. They need more fans, because if you have food, the flies are coming! Service (for drinks) was a tad slow, but we got our drinks and hung out outdoors. Plenty of parking in the overflow/street. Definitely check it out! read more

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My boyfriend and I went to celebrate and decompress after my halftime performance so we ordered this heart-shaped birria pizza. SO GOOD!! The hot cheeto sticks were big and paired well. Cute dive-y spot, for chill nights. read more

Trash Panda Drinking Club - Hot cheeto mozzarella sticks - Pizza Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Amazing vibes - come-as-you-are, everyone welcome. Great bartenders that are super friendly and helpful when looking for a recommendation. Their cocktail menu is inventive and inviting; everyone should be able to find something to their liking and if not, it's a full bar so you can order your standards. I didn't eat any of the food but will next time - everything that came out looked great. They have an awesome happy hour with their house cocktails going for $7, which is a steal. Parking - small private lot and street read more

Trash Panda Drinking Club - Pizza Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great atmosphere and very friendly staff. I ordered a drink that honestly wasn't my favorite, and the bartender kindly replaced it with another one without charging me. Excellent service, creative cocktails, and a really cool vibe overall. Definitely worth visiting in Houston. read more

Trash Panda Drinking Club - Pizza Near Me - Houston, Texas

I wasn't impressed drinks are over priced. Pizza was super thin greasy no sauce but did taste good

This place is pretty cool. Nice hole in the wall that has great music, drinks and vibes. I wish I would remember the last bar tenders name. He was an Asian guy and he was great. He made me some good off menu cocktails and also invited us to taste one of their limited Tequilas that they got from Mexico. The Tequila was some of the best that I've had. Nice and smooth, no bite. I don't know how long they'll have it since it's limited so I'd definitely go and check them out. read more

Trash Panda Drinking Club - Pizza Near Me - Houston, Texas

Seasonal set up an option? Heck yes I will be there to check it out. Stopped in with my friend and husband. First impression was someone smoking up on the patio which carried over into the bar due to the open doors. I wasn't impressed by this. However the bartenders were attentive and friendly. They were happy to be working which was a nice change to a lot of places lately. We had a heated drink along with I forget the other's name. They were nice pours and had a large variety. Not exactly my typical hang out due to the first impression but wouldn't mind a second attempt. read more

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Came here for late night dinner and drinks after attending a show at White Oak Music Hall. We took an Uber, but they do have a small parking lot next to the bar. Upon entering, we noticed the "People hate us on Yelp" sticker which made us legit laugh out loud. We opted for a table on the patio because the music was loud inside and it was chilly. The DJ was set up on the patio and he was spinning some good tunes. It's counter service for ordering food and drinks. For my drink, I had the Heebie-Jeebies. It's a gin based cocktail with hibiscus liqueur, Salers aperitif, and plum bitters. Unfortunately I did not like this drink. I went ahead and drank it because I don't like to send drinks back, but I wouldn't order this drink again. I tasted some of Lupe's lychee martini and it was good, but tart. It wasn't the best lychee martini I've ever had, but it was definitely better than my drink. They have daily food specials. Fridays is $10 pizzas. We ordered the birria pizza with the jalapeño salsa on the side (which was a good call because the salsa was extremely spicy). This pizza was soooo good, especially with the consommé. We waited a good half hour for our food. It was a nice size and plenty of food for two people. One of the staff brought us some chips and queso on the house as an apology for the wait. The queso was thin, but flavorful; we were appreciative because we were starving. I always appreciate bars that serve late night food, and it's a bonus when the food is really good! The birria pizza exceeded my expectations. I'm looking forward to coming back for more of that pizza and to try a different drink that doesn't taste like cough syrup. read more

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First time here on a Friday night. Walking up my first impression was how loud it was with the DJ outside. Walking inside it was not what I was expecting. I got the impression they were shooting for a classy dive bar vibe. Bartenders are dressed down and very causal but also very friendly. Lots of options on their cocktail menu. I had the lychee martini that was very tart and had more of a lemon drop taste. My date had the Heebee jeebies which was very bitter and hard to drink. We also placed a food order for a birra pizza. We grabbed a table outside on the patio as it was freezing inside the bar. After about a 30 min wait we were brought free chips and queso for the long wait. The server/bartender said it was for the long wait as there was a miscommunication with the kitchen. The queso was a bit watery but still had good flavor. Our pizza came out shortly after and is served with a side of consome. The pizza comes with a jalapeño salsa which we got on the side as we were unsure how spicy it would be. This salsa is made in house and so happy we got it on the side. It had good flavor but was crazy spicy. Too spicy for us. Overall the food was good for bar food. I will skip the specialty cocktails next time. Not bad for a neighborhood bar. read more

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Went on Comdey night and it was really great !!Bartenders are very knowledgeable and the atmosphere is very friendly. Parking was a bit of a hassle but all around good vibes. We got the Birria Tacos and Pizza and they were really good. Would come back! read more

Trash Panda Drinking Club - Birria Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Houston, Texas

Trash Panda is a hidden gem. Came thru during happy hour. It was chill vibes walking. Eclectic music playing in the background. Staff members are attentive and friendly. There is no table service. You make all orders at the bar. We had the munchies so we got an order of their quesobirria tacos. Fire . Defiantly get them. It was also pizza day so we got their Margherita pie. I like it! The crust was nice especially if you like thin crust. Drinks, I got to come back another day cause their cocktail list is extensive. We only got to try toki highballs and margaritas and those were good. Definitely come back. read more

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Trash panda was so fun! I was out running with my friends and we ended up all deciding we wanted to go out for late night drinks on a Tuesday lol This grungy bar was the perfect place to stop by and catch up with my friends while we talked and enjoyed the vibe there. This bar has a neighborhood bar feel to it and it's nice. It's quite small but perfect enough for us because it wasn't packed. We sat out in the patio because there's was a foul smell inside /: but we didn't let that discourage us from having a good time lol We didn't get any food from here because the smell inside led us to believe the food wouldn't be good but we got all sorts of drinks and they were super yummy! The bartenders were nice and they were very chill and laid back. They were attentive and kept coming out to get our empty glasses out the way. Other than the smell, it was visually clean. If you're thinking about checking this bar out I'd definitely recommend you to stop by and try it! read more

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Fun place to wet the whistle and or eat some tasty food. Friendly staff and chill atmosphere.

Very tucked away in a not so great area but it's worth checking out. Great menu with reasonable prices and pretty good drinks! Had their street tacos and elote, 8/10 it's pretty good and a buck each on Tuesday's with min of 3/order. Chill vibe and friendly bartenders. ***beware of their green hot sauce it's HOT!"*** read more

Excellent cocktails and birria tacos in Northside. It's a small place but had a chill vibe. Bartenders were helpful in recommending drinks to try. There is a small parking lot and some outdoor seating. Support local! read more

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This place has it all, great tequila selection, tasty bar foods, excellent merch, and most importantly - raccoons. The bartenders are incredibly knowledgeable and walked me thru some options. Ultimately did a tasting flight of some mezcal's, an excellent margarita and even a pizza. Great for hangs and everyone we met there was good vibes. Definitely the place to be. read more

Trash Panda Drinking Club - raccoons on the side of a building - Pizza Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I enjoyed this place. The drinks were good and the atmosphere was nice. Their dj was good, I'm not sure he's there throughout the week or on Sundays only. We had some brunch dishes, the hash bowl and the sammie. They were just okay. The carrot mimosa was great. read more

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Been here a few times and enjoyed myself. They have a small interior area and then a spacious trendy looking patio. Vibes are mostly chill but can get a little loud. The food is solid bar food - it always slaps. I recommend their pizzas. What I appreciate is their commitment to making great cocktails as they should be made! I don't know of any similar tier bar that knows what a Vieux Carre is and how to make it correctly. Don't love that they leave the lemon peel after they express the oils over the drink. If they removed the pith it would be fine but it gets a little bitter as you consume the drink. Anyway, that's my one gripe. Otherwise, you can get well made cocktails at pub pricing. Overall it's a fun time - I'd go again. read more

Trash Panda Drinking Club has a dark dive bar vibe inside and a casual outdoor patio seating area. You order everything at the bar, and the food is good, but the drinks are even better. They have great happy hour deals. We liked the birria tacos so much we ordered them twice! The queso, burger, and fries were also solid. The service was good, and I'd definitely recommend coming here for happy hour and light bites. read more

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Cool spot when you need a solo date at a dive bar. Food specials daily which I can always find goes great with a beer.

I was there for Thursday Steak night. 10/10 recommend. To start, the atmosphere is chill. The outdoor patio was comfortable. A Dj came later in the night and it was great music, could still hear and converse with friends. You seat yourself, go order at the bar, and get a number for them to bring your food. The steak and sides of mashed potatoes and Brussels were SO good. I also got a side of hot Cheetos mozzarella cheese sticks and WOW. You MUST try. The margarita was the perfect amount of buzz. I would even consider making this a regular Thursday night hang out spot. read more

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Service was nice mosquitos outside not so much. The loaded fries with chicken were great. The drinks definitely not balanced . Price for the loaded fries pretty high . read more

Trash Panda Drinking Club - Pizza Near Me - Houston, Texas

love this place!! they have creative pop ups and events every week. great happy hour menu plus break even bottles! read more

Trash Panda Drinking Club - HH BIRRIA TACOS with a side of hibiki 12 - Pizza Near Me - Houston, Texas

I find myself here multiple times a week since discovering it. Great service, amazing food, and lots of themed nights. I love getting the gojugang and the Khoi curry wings on a Monday night (50 cent wings). Love trying new cocktails here because all of the bartenders are very skilled and always lead me in the right direction to a tasty cocktail. read more

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Great spot a little bit off of the beaten trail. I've visited twice - once at night and once during the day - and let me tell you, their Sunday Funday is where it's at. Great drink specials ($10 mimosa carafes, um hello), a live DJ, diverse crowd of people in their 30s and 40s, and a large patio. Despite the hot weather, us Houstonites love our patios and this one checks all the boxes. Beyond the ambiance, the bar offers a wide variety of handcrafted cocktails, beer and wines. Parking is a little tricky with only a small dedicated parking lot but don't let that deter you. Definitely recommend. read more

Love this dive bar! They have a $10 deal anytime of the day that includes a burger, beer, and shot. Definitely can't beat that anywhere in Houston. Loved the vibes too, will be coming back! read more

Love their mozzarella sticks! Great happy hour prices and the service here is . They accidentally mixed my tab with someone else's and they were actually nice to us. The vibe here is also 10/10! It's a small sit and talk kinda bar. If it's cold out they have heating to keep you warm if the drinks don't do the trick read more