I'm impressed !…read more Came here to watch a WC game on a Sunday. We arrived an hour before the start. The seating assignment is strange. Despite being quite empty at that time, we had to be on a waitlist system for about 20 min. Maybe people signed up for that time slot, unclear ? The tables do move. We were originally assigned right under the TVs, which defeated our purpose of watching the game. We moved our table back, enough to not pinch our neck. It's a great location for game watching. TVs are set all throughout the bar. Bonus if there are two or more sport events. That evening, we could watch a WC game and a UFC fight at the same time. What surprised me was the quality of the food. The wings were excellent, the burger came out quickly as well. The fries could be crispier. The tots were good. Wish they offered sweet potato fries. Overall pricing is a bit on the higher side. So watch your alcohol consumption, lol! Now, it is downtown so parking isn't the best. Use a rideshare. I can be convinced to go back for their wings. They were really delicious !

Downtown sports bar with big TVs. (I was watching a bank of six TVs: four showing the same World…read moreCup game; one with a rotating series of ads; one with US Open reruns. Don't know why there wasn't one tv showing any baseball game, including the Astros game on at the same time.) The bar is fine; the seats not the most comfortable; the food is overpriced bland Sysco, with the atmosphere too loud for the friendly waitstaff to hear you. I had a salmon Caesar, which was fine, but $31 plus a hidden 4% service charge for not a lot of lettuce, dressing, and four croutons. An app (chips and bland dip, skimped on the chips) and two entrees, a 16 oz beer and two mixed drinks was $145 with tax and tip. Agonizing to pay that much for a mid experience, especially with the other costs in time and money. Guaranteeing seats for the game without showing up ages in advance cost $40/seat and we didn't get the advertised VIP World Cup goody-bag package we were promised. Worst part of the night was getting out. 45 minutes stuck in the $10 Greenstreet parking garage because the scanners weren't working, but it's that or $40 of Ubers. So ~$250 for a less-than-mid evening that wasn't especially relaxing.

FIFA!! I Came here the other night to watch the cape Verde game. What an experience. The space is…read morehuge and there is a indoor/outdoor space, and an abundance of tvs. There's a little soccer space where you can practice the sports. They also have a bar if you are looking for a beverage and serve food as well. The menu is easy finger foods and burgers! It gets very very packed obviously so plan to stand because the seating is first come first serve!

Love this spot! The place has great ambiance with the interior design and great staff. The area…read moreoffers so many seats and activities to do. I come here a lot for when I have a big group. This place is big enough to cater a lot of people without it feeling crowded. I recently came here with my family & friends. The guys played dodgeball which was cool for pitch 25 to have! We drank, play, and ate. I had the classic burger and bacon fries. Food was bomb too!

Came to Houston in March for the World Baseball Classic and went here three times during the week…read morethat I was here. The first time that I went there, I went by myself and had a seat at the bar. The bartender was attentive and greeted me when I say down. I ordered some beers and a hot dog with chili. Both the beers and hot dog were great after the three hour bus ride I just took. The third time that I went there, I went with my friend and we had a seat at the bar. This was our last night in Houston and we decided to have a few drinks before our trip ended. I got a beer in their special St. Patrick's Day glass. The bartender was again attentive and it was a good night. Looking back, I guess both my first and last stops in Houston were here. The second time that I came here was also with my friend and we sat at a table to order food. The waitress was great and kept checking on us. I ordered the fish and chips. The fish was crispy and tasty. This is the only part that I had an issue with from the restaurant. At some point during my second visit, a woman came into the restaurant with her pants covered in poop. She left and then came back another time and walked among the tables. The bartender eventually escorted her out. Here is why I am still giving this place 4 stars after this. The service and food was still good even and I had two uneventful visits. This visit, I just happened to sit at a table closest to the door. If you want to make sure you don't have an experience like this, you can sit at the bar, or upstairs or further away from the front door. I recommend this place for a great selection of beer, great staff and great food.

Stopped by for a beer flight while in downtown and I was excited since this spot has been in…read morehouston forever. There are about 200 beers on tap! Inside is decorated with several plates all over the walls it is worth checking out. They serve pies (pizzas) and a variety of other food items. Kid friendly during the day time and service is really good and helpful.

Social Beer Garden is a great spot with Beer flight options, pool tables in the upstairs area and…read morebig screen on outside patio to watch games etc. There is no food options unless there is food trucks. There is a parking lot available across the street with a sign saying "Social Beer Garden Parking" Good and fast service. There is also different fun events that they have on Fridays or weekends.

Social Beer Garden just doesn't do it for me. I've been once or twice years ago and recently…read moredecided to give it another try, hoping for a different experience, but unfortunately I still left unimpressed. To start out, the concept feels like a blend of accents from other popular bars in the area - the hammock chairs from Axelrad, the Adirondack chairs from Truck Yard, and the string light back patio from 8th Wonder. This blend makes it hard to give the bar a true identity. While they do have a large selection of beers on tap, their cocktail menu leaves me feeling lost. I appreciate the attempt to create unique flavor combinations but the options are just...confusing. For example, mezcal with citrus and prickly pear, or a highball with black currant, tequila and apricot. I'm holding on for dear life with all of these ingredients! Going along for the adventure, I tried their pickle cocktail that was on the menu and it was honestly, terrible. While they do have a happy hour that goes until 8pm, the service this last visit just wasn't the best. The server who helped me told me it was his second day and was clearly struggling to keep up with the cocktail combinations, referencing his phone many times while preparing the drink. I ended up not liking this drink and brought it back to the bar with just one sip gone and rather than offering to make me another drink, they kept it on my bill. Ok, whatever. That being said, just before this happened, the couple in front of me went to pay for their bill, prepared drinks in hand, at 8:02pm and the bartender refused to honor the happy hour prices, just two minutes past the official end time. With these two instances, it seems like the priority is maximizing every dollar of profit rather than investing in the customer experience. Given the number of other original concepts in the area, I would pass.

amazing food and service !! the staff is so kind and…read morehelpful and attentive this place rocks the setting and decor is cool check em out !!! foodies would love!! thank you

I love a good food hall, especially when you're with a group of people. Can't decide on one…read morespecific type of cuisine, split up amongst the different stalls, and bring all the random selections back to the table so everyone can try something different. Underground Hall, like its name suggests, is a subterranean food hall in downton Houston. They have a burger stall, a taco stall, a chicken stall, an Asian BBQ fusion stall, an icea cream stall, dessert stall upstairs, and a full bar. I ordered Birria Tacos, while also sampling hot chicken mac n cheese fries, and brisket eggrolls thanks to what everyone else ordered. Everything was delicious. The bar offers $1 champagne shots and has a solid happy hour outside of their already pretty good regular prices. My only negative was the bathrooms. Tons of graffiti, smell, and in general needed some serious clean up love, but it didn't ruin the overall visit. Just a heads up. If you or your group can't decide on where to go, go everywhere at the Underground Hall!

Kirby Ice House is a huge bar with tons of seating, big TVs everywhere, and a really fun…read moreatmosphere, especially on Saturdays and Sundays when all the football games are on. There are always a ton of people here, and it's the kind of place where you'll probably run into five friends you didn't even know were going to be there. There's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, a smoking section, and dogs are allowed. The whole place is pretty open, so it can definitely get a little hot when the weather is hot, but that's just part of the setup. The staff has always been friendly, quick, and attentive, even when the place is packed. Drinks are good and the bar is very well maintained and professionally run. They do have a food truck, but I can't really recommend it based on my experience. When I walked up to order, another customer stopped me and told me not to because they had already been waiting almost two hours for their food. Luckily, Kirby Ice House allows you to bring in outside food, so you can order a pizza, have someone bring food over, or grab something nearby instead. Parking can get a little tight during the bigger games, but most of the time it's manageable. They also check IDs at the entrance, so be prepared for that when you walk in. Overall, it's just a really fun, social place to watch a game, grab some drinks, bring your dog, and hang out with a big group. It gets crowded, but that's also part of what makes it fun.

I love this location. It's huge and has plenty of parking. Went here for the FIFA championship…read moregame. There was a huge screen and sets of TVs in various sections throughout. There's no bad seat in the house. If you're coming here for any kind of championship sports event, come early and get your seat cause it gets packed. You also avoid waiting in line for ID check. We got there 2-3 hours early, ordered drinks and ordered food from the food trucks. The taco truck's street tacos were so good, but it was a 40-45 minute wait that day...and it was SO HOT out. You get a buzzer, so there's no point in waiting by the truck. Might be quicker on other regular days, though. The burger food truck was quicker, but I wasn't in the mood for it. There's a variety of seating for whatever you prefer - picnic table, iron table, bar table, and cushioned patio lounge chairs. The servers checked in often and brought the drinks out. There's a free water station with cups. Restrooms are down one end. Ironically, on the game day, the women's restroom line moved quicker than the men's! Lol. Great place to hang out and catch a game!

Stopped by the Moonshiners while exploring downtown Houston and really enjoyed it. The whole place…read morehas a cool Southern rustic atmosphere with lots of wood, TVs, and that laid back Texas feel I ordered the bacon cheeseburger with fries, and it was delicious. The burger was juicy and the bacon was nice and crispy! I eat everything off that plate. And that bacon. Omg! Fresh and perfectly cooked. I sat at the bar and the atmosphere was relaxed and the service was welcoming. Definitely a nice casual spot downtown. It's on Main St where all the bars are at so you can walk around after to enjoy the city

We drove here from Magnolia to meet my son halfway for his birthday. I wish I could say it was…read moreworth it, but it just wasn't. Drinks were great. Food was...meh. I ordered the country fried steak and my potatoes were cold and dry. The steak was pre breaded and had to be frozen. The country gravy was thick and well, there just wasn't enough. My other half ordered the shrimp tacos and he said they were good. I tasted my son's Texas redfish and the flavor was good. The rice pilaf was "ok". Our waiter was great. Very attentive and we appreciated his service! We did make a reservation, but it wasn't necessary because it is a seat yourself establishment. Between the soccer game and the Rastros vs Rangers game, it was hard to hear the person next to you. If you're looking for a quiet place, this isn't it. Overall, this place is great for drinks, hence "Moonshiners" and in my experience isn't great for dining with family.

Parking: There really isn't any, it's downtown. Nearby lots are around $9. We parked on Texas…read moreStreet which is free after 6PM on a weekday. You might get lucky with parking near Market Square but look out for the rideshare signs. Yeah I'll admit we had trouble finding which door it is. For those confused, it's the law door and you go upstairs. The patio is an easy giveaway. This was our first stop for a little birthday bar crawl. They have a great happy hour. Old fashioned was a tad sweet for my taste but still a solid deal. Really nice long-bar style with plenty of different seating and the patio option. Nice creative seasonal drink options. Would definitely come back for the happy hour again.

This is an epitome of a speakeasy bar, no signs tucked in between Cherry's & Behind Closed Doors…read more If not for the bouncers outside enticing you to see what's inside you may miss it. My husband and I decided to try it out on the way back home. Main St is filled with a surplus of bars and clubs ranging from Off the records to Deans. This place offers a sophisticated bar adjacent to a lawyers office. First impression walking in is a large bar area with a patio overlooking Main st. The front view of the patio only shows the train, the right and left side offer people watching. It is the only place on that strip with a balcony. The service was very lackluster. I was there on a Friday night. The two male bartenders stood directly in my face several times, not one offering a "will be with you shortly" or anything accommodating. After getting tired of waiting so long I told my husband to come in to see how long he's have to wait. As soon as he sat down beside me, a female bartender sauntered over. I would've appreciated quicker service or at least acknowledgment. My husband also noticed how rude she was questioning if the drink he ordered for me was for him or I. ( why doesn't that matter?) All in all of a first experience it lacked hospitality.

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 :).

Used to love this place. There's now 3 bars however you need to buy a drink down stairs to allow…read moreyou upstairs access. Which I completely understand but when the bartenders are lifting up their shirts to flex their non existent abs to young age girls while I'm waiting for a drink is crazy...... just go somewhere else..... faster service which pains me to type this because I love Notsuoh. I would even pay the bouncer $10 to let me up so I don't have to wait/witness that stupidity