This place reminds me of the ambiance of Cheers!!! A total hole in the wall but great people, cheap drinks and you differently get your moneys worth on the cocktails!!! I always end up asking for extra juice because it is so strong. The bar tenders and people are fun and entertaining. Great place to stop for drinks downtown by the park. read more

This had always been a staple of our yearly trip with great service, drinks, etc... Until this year. We showed up at 4 to have a drink and watch football. Since there was old westerns on tv with nobody watching, we didn't think asking to change would be an issue. Well, we were told "this ain't no Aggie bar" by the bartender and that they were going to watch the baseball game...that's not on for 2 hours. Very strange. I've never encountered anything like this before and I'm really disappointed to have to scratch this off the list. read more

This is a standard dive bar. No frills or gimmicks just a place to drink & chat. The bartenders are friendly and efficient. This place gives" Cheers vibes". During the week it's pretty dead but on the weekends it's lively. There isn't a 20% automatic gratuity slapped on your bill either. Making a beer & cocktail only $13. Definitely the type of place you come to when you just need a good drink & chill vibe. read more

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This place looked cute from the outside, so my friends and I walked in for a drink. We sat around the bar just hanging out for a bit, and the bartender came over by me and looked right at me, so I just smiled and said "Hi!" I didn't try to order a drink I just said hi. He said in a harsh tone, "No! it's not your turn yet!" I said "okay, that's fine" and smiled. I waited another 5 minutes and it was clear he didn't want my business. He didn't come over, or even look my way again so we all left. He was so rude! I'll never go there again. read more

Warren's Inn - Dive Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

One of my favorite parts of Houston to grab drinks is Main Street. After attending a comedy show at Bayou Music Center, we barhopped and ended the night at Warren's Inn. Since it's in a busy part of downtown Houston, you'll have to find street parking or park in a garage. I've been to Warren's a few times over the years with my most recent visit on a Saturday night. We sat at the bar. After ordering a cocktail or two, which typically has a heavy pour, we enjoyed the sights. This is the type of bar where you'll see regulars and barhoppers like us. One regular was wasted and thought my friends were flirting with him when they weren't. It was entertaining. Service at the bar was relatively fast. Overall, Warren's is a good time. It's more of a casual spot that has some characters and that has stood the test of time downtown. read more

Great strong drinks: Prepped by Bonnie & Craig. They will ask for house liquor or specific choice make sure you know what you want. These personnel know their stuff. Very mature crowd and cool vintage decor. Certainly coming here for the stiffy DRINKS! read more

This place shouldn't have a rating under 4 stars. Super chill dive bar, music is not loud which makes it perfect for conversations and drinks are heavy poured! I guess the less known it is, the better for us. read more

Warrens is a cool spot with strong drinks! We're told it's where the lawyers hang out but it was pretty empty on Friday night around 9pm. The bartender had a heavy hand with the vodka, I tell you that! read more

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OMG how much fun is this place! This circular bar can do no wrong and neither can the staff that works it! Such fun people and such great deals for happy hour drinks! We literarily broke out into dance when Madonna's Hung Up came on! Thank you for letting us be ourselves between this bar and NotsoH there is nothing that can compare to a Downtown Houston day of day drinking - make Warren's Inn your stop as its an inevitable part of your pub crawl. read more

Re visited the Warren's Inn and heard the last bartender was fired. Amada made up for all wrong goings. I love this bar. read more

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My absolute favorite bar in America. Everything about Warren's is fantastic. The ambience, staff, clientele and best drinks in town!

My wife and I come into downtown Houston once a month or so for the Alley Theatre, Jones Hall, etc. we enjoy a drink before the shows and Warren's Inn is our go-to spot. This local's bar definitely has the patina of a genuine dive bar. Having said that, we have always been warmly greeted and professionally served. It is a basic bar, with all of the necessary beers and liquors to get the job done. They do what they do well and don't worry about the rest. If you are ever in downtown Houston and want a bit of authenticity in your bar, you could do no better than Warren's. Highly recommend. read more

Love the ambiance the servers and the people. I always have a great time every time I come here. Great people, excellent drinks and conversations read more

Quoting myself from my April 23rd, 2015 5-star review... "Never go to Warren's just for a 'night cap.' You'll end up staying way too long, drinking way too much, and hating yourself the next day." Years later, I still haven't learned my lesson. Countless night caps followed by countless mornings with a side of regret for breakfast. If you do trust yourself enough to have a drink or two, I advise you stop at two ... drinks are strong. Martinis, old fashioned, and any other legit cocktail is a must. I even ordered a marg once before that wasn't too shabby. Hats off to the barkeep, the jukebox, and the diverse crowd that makes me proud to call Houston home. read more

A Houston Institution ! Great folks with a no nonsense pour ( heavy) , lots of regulars who are sure to make your time there an absolute joy! No food, but there is almost always snaks from the gang celebrating something! read more

Warren's is a great spot for cheap, strong drinks and no-nonsense, straightforward service. Not exactly a dive bar but it's close. A comfortable, anti-fancy, come-as-you-are type of place you can slip into like your favorite slippers. No lines, no cover charge, no pretentiousness but also not overly warm and fuzzy. Historic in Houston's bar scene, Warren's is a "get what you see" kind of place. Rules: bring your ID, don't walk in just to use the bathroom, and know what you want. There's no trendy seasonal cocktail menu and it's a relaxed slow pace here. Don't be that impatient guest waving their credit card or chasing bartenders... They see you and will get to you soon. At Warren's, be kind and cool and you'll be treated even more kindly and "cooly." Alternatively, if you play stupid games you'll win stupid prizes. read more

This bar is great for a lot of things. Drinking alone when you are feeling sad or lonely. A great spot for a blind date. Nothing like getting to know each other over strong martinis. Sometimes after a long work day coming in here and seeing the super diverse crowd relaxing and chilling is just what I need. Business men, judges, waiters, bike delivery guys, baseball fans all mix and mingle in this Houston classic. A must visit if on Market Square. Like Farrah said, never come here for just one drink. It won't happen. I get a Dirty Martini every time. I'm sure all their drinks are great but this bad boy just hits the spot every time for me. This dive has one of the best juke boxes in town. Not a bad jam on the list and something for everyone. You can tell a lot about a person by the songs they play on an old jukebox. I love listening to the classics mixed with Selena and Dolly Parton. Sometimes with a side of Elvis because why not! Saddle up to the bar and don't order a double because they all already are! read more

Pretty much on what everybody said about the pours here are right on target. I ordered the whiskey and sprite and am accustomed to places doing the 1/2 1/2 pour but these people just kept the bottle pouring on and on and on while having me ask myself if I ordered just Whiskey on the rocks or what? She finally stopped and topped it off with a splash or sprite and I must say this thing was trying to sneak up on me and kick my a$$. Luckily Franks Pizza insured me so I would not get hit after the first round. The drink was good, generously portioned good may I add and for only $4.50? How does this place make money? Ambiance, semi dark, velvet walls, one television anchored from the ceiling from the 90's that look like it could weigh an easy 250 lbs and the picture was kind of washed up which pretty much matched the interior. I'm not saying the interior is washed up but it looked better than having a vibrant Sony Vizio blarring colors in a place that seemed somewhat a bar in the 30's would one could imagine. The people, pretty much non obtrusive on this visit, they change out in waves. I felt a little awkward at first because when I stepped in here there seemed like the 21ish crowd. After sitting down with my drink in came and half way replaced by the 30+ crowd, bravo! A few sips later came back and mingled in more of the younger crowd. Race is a mixture here, everybody gets to come in and have a good time. I definitely will be back, subtract one star because most of the other empty tables had to be cleared off if you wanted a place to sit but that's an easy fix. read more

Warren's Inn - Dive Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

me and my friends just swang by to have some drinks... and we left cuz of the lady at the bar In my life and believe me I have traveled and been to many places in the world!!! it is the first time I walked out of a place because of an attitude... to the owner as an advice... people come to have drinks not to receive a very negative attitude... she was blonde, had glasses people at bars getting orders generally smile not yell... oh well I will definitely not go back neither will my friends... by the way Kanaloa is way cooler! read more

Wonderful dive bar. Strong drinks, cheap prices, great vibe! The vodka and Topo Chico made my head spin. LOL. Will definitely go back!

Really fun spot and heavy pours! Shout out to Mike our bartender. Had a great time at this historic spot.

Really charming, old place. One of the oldest bars in Houston. Heavy pours, cheap drinks. Total dive bar, love it!

It's just ok. It's not bad and the location is alright, but if you are going to hand downtown, there are so many other places you would enjoy. read more

My favorite Old School, Heavy Pour, Serious Drinking Bar in Houston. I started drinking here in the late 80s when I was looking for good stiff drinks that a college student could afford. When I was tired of having a beer at La Carafe, I'd wander "across" Old Market Square to Warren's. The walls are covered in maroonish velvet wall paper and dark wood paneling. The retro decor was antique looking even back then. The wells were some of the best deals in town. I can imagine that if the Rat Pack were in town at the Rice Hotel, they would have wandered into Warren's as part of their cool night on the town. Warren's is still the joint to get great drinks at great prices. I've been drinking Maida's (the bartender) cocktails for years and they are still delicious. Order more than one and you'll notice it tastes different (even stronger the second time around). Bars are coming and going just a few blocks away on Main Street, but a classic like Warren's is here to stay. I've learned just recently that both Warren's and La Carafe are owned by the same owner, the lovely Caroline. And that both joints have been in her family for many years. She's been running it very well with little changes and I hope she'll continue to do that for a long time to come. My tip: Hit a real classic Houston bar that doesn't have "try" to be something -- it just is. read more

Just a bar...Heavy pour...Loud...Rowdy patrons Not my cup of tea but other people enjoy that kind of thing. That description would be a 4 star in many other people's opinion but not mine. It reminded me of an old saloon and with the whack AC they brought the heat from the old wild west as well. read more

Cheap drinks. Strong drinks. Low-volume background music. Me likes. That's all I have to say about this place. It's a great dive bar, what more do you want me to say? read more

Tourist Friendly, Collectic Atmosphere, Lively Crowd with Superior Service. Beers are Cold (Pitchers and Frosted Mugs avail) and Drinks are STIFF. Bar Stool and Table Seating. They even have an lite inside gazebo. Jukebox was jamming with a mixture of early classics to Reggae. I was busy tying one on and did not eat, but have heard that they are know for there soups and sandwiches. Fun times for all...Signs we can COEXIST read more

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Low-key, quirky atmosphere - what else would you expect from a dive bar downtown. Drinks are reasonably priced and poured the way you like them: strong. Definitely a great place to end the night! read more

Terrible experience this evening when the bar tender did not approve of how a drink was ordered. She was irrational and the behavior was unacceptable. read more

Now I don't come to Warren's Inn much because I'm never on that side of the Market Square for drinks. But when I do, I'm there to stay to get some great stiff drinks for a great price that's unreal for a downtown establishment. The place itself looks and feels really, really old on the inside. There's even a gazebo seating area on the inside as well. The crowd there is definitely a great mix with neighborhood bar feel. You could definitely strike up a conversation with whomever you sit next to without feeling like you're intruding on something. Remember, this place isn't one of the fancy cocktail places around the block. If you're bringing an out of towner to show around the town, make this one of the stop to show a different side of Houston bars. read more

I hate the fact that I have to give 1 star because I thoroughly enjoy giving great reviews however, this occasion calls for it. With that being said, I understand why most establishments downtown don't allow bathroom use unless they're patrons but I really had to use the bathroom and totally missed the sign. After leaving the bathroom I was immediately berated by the bartender with slurry of mild yet still inappropriate name calling because I didn't ask for permission. Once i realized what happened I immediately came back inside to try and reconcile the situation with an apology and the purchase of a beer but was denied. The bartender was unforgiving and unrelenting with her insults, even encouraging her present patrons, whom I would presume were regulars, to join in with their insults as well. Things happen, people mess up. I tried to fix the situation after nearly peeing my pants but for a place of business to act this quickly without any form of initial reservation is...sad. The behavior and reaction speaks volumes about the owner, the careless mgmt and their pejorative prejudices towards potential guests. Lol...I was "banned for life" for using the bathroom. read more

So many reviews about the stiff drinks, but what about the beer? I am happy to report Warren's Inn serves it cold and in a frosty mug. They have 8 or 9 bottled beers and 4 beers on draft. The draft beers included Budweiser, Bud Light and Ziegenbock and Miller Lite. I was there on a Sunday night, and a mug of Budweiser was $2.50 and a pitcher was $10.00 I like this bar, the music isn't blaring like so many other bars, so you can actually hold a conversation. Other Things to Know - They have a jukebox - Smoking only outside, in front of the building - I only noticed one TV, which is in the front corner or the building. - If you want a snack, ask the bartender for some chex mix. read more

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Loved this place until tonight...The bartender, Hispanic guy I think his name is Mike from the valley...We love this place because it's chill and has a digital jukebox...We pay for our music and have a few drinks...The bartender cancels the music because he doesn't like the songs...when we complain he turns the jukebox off and says he is getting off in 30 minutes and maybe the next bartender will like the music...Never going back...just lost a $200 tab... read more

They are known for their martinis, although I don't really drink them so I can't say whether theirs are awesome or not. The decor is very worn and old, so if you're looking for a 1970s style place, this might be the place to bring a group of friends. I've always come with small groups and most loved it, but it's not for everyone. read more

I'll be back. The spot has character and happens to be full of characters. One guy had the goofiest hat ever and we watched him all night long. By the end he was doing magic tricks for the bartenders. Mind you he wasn't the only one either. Did I mention you'll get a stiff drink here? Splurge and avoid the wells, it's still pretty cheap anyways. read more

Very chill vintage bar with a lot of regulars regardless of age . The drinks are great, along with great bartenders. The bar also has old vintage music kiosk, with a lot of old school music, from Aretha Franklin to Jimmy buffet. read more

I was surprised by this place. It was actually pretty nice on the inside. It reminded me of this bar I usually go to every year around Christmas time in Martinez, CA right next to the Amtrak Station just outside of San Francisco. Quintessential dive bar. Great place for a relatively cheap beer. They have about 4 beers on tap; 3 where standard American crappy beers but they did have 1 local 1836 beer of tap. Someone told me they didn't have tap beer but they were wrong. According to my friend, the whisky diet was quite strong. I was always hesitant to visit this place within the market square area but I'll definitely would not hesitate to come back sometime in the future. read more

Warren's Inn - Dive Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Very nast nasty place to visit. The bar tenders are total asses. Very disrespectful and arrogant old ladies who take 20 minutes to make one drink on top of it all! The blonde fat one with glasses is the bad apple in that place and the old lady follows with a shitty attitude and they yell at their customers. It was sad to see people get treated like shit while spending their money but to each their own. Will never be back, EVER. read more

This is another dive bar in the center of downtown strictly for drinks. However, my favorite part of this place was that jukebox they had from the 80s. It really makes it feel like it was a bar people used to go to back in that era. Other than that, there are some tables, a nice big bar, and places to just hang out. I had a Dos Equis from the bar, a couple of them as a matter of fact. The nice gal who was the bartender was nice, and started up a little conversation with me. There are also mixed drinks, plenty of beer, and more liquor available, so poke around and you'll find something you like. Since this is just a dive bar, there isn't any food to eat, but it is a good place after a nice night out on the town. You'll find it is a little crowded after about 10, so I would recommend Ubering here. Bring a few friends to one of the most popular dive bars in H town! read more

Warren's, you dirty beautiful little beast! The walls are covered in maroon paisley with a texture. The juke box is nothing but oldies - Muddy Waters, Etta James, Billie Holiday, Arethra Franklin, etc. Although - it's not very loud at all. The whole place is dim and intimate. It's the kind of bar you see in shows where they have a "regular" bar. If I lived downtown, I'd be at this little place all the time. The have so many places to sit, whether you are on a date or with a group of 10. We sat, the four of us, and drank while playing card games. The table behind us had 10 people and they were loud and hilarious, two tables over were a couple on a date. There were all races, creeds, colors, ages, of people here. It's a really a grown up bar in my opinion. There is no outside patio, there is no vibe of PARTY! It's more like a bar Bill Murray would hang out -- think Lost in Translation. read more

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