Came to Houston in March for the World Baseball Classic and went here three times during the week that 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. read more

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Stopped by for a beer flight while in downtown and I was excited since this spot has been in houston 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. read more

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We stopped in here after the world cup game in Houston it was backed and a very fun atmosphere to watch the game in. There was just downstair seating available and its first come first serve which can result in waiting. Overall, for how packed it was our server was very attentive and came around often to check in on us. The food was delayed due to how busy it was. We would come back as we really enjoyed it and had a great time. read more

Flying Saucer Draught Emporium - Buffalo Chicken Wrap - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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These is one of those pubs that you have to try if you are visiting Houston because they have plenty of good dark beer options. The place itself is very cozy and relaxing and the staff are very friendly. Just a little advice if you are driving park your car in a parking lot or if you park on the street make sure you to read the signs carefully . That way you can avoid having a bad experience like I did. read more

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What a unique and quirky spot in the theater district! 200 beers on tap! There is a food menu, but hey this place is about the beer. Sign up, taste 200 beers, and become immortalized! Trivia on Tuesdays. Additional seating upstairs. Fun for beer and trivia. read more

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We were hungry after a bad experience at a nearby restaurant and walked right in, seated, eating wings, queso dip, nachos, and pizza . A charming and friendly atmosphere with friendly staff! Darts were a plus! read more

Such a fun establishment! This cute spot is a tap house located in downtown Houston with all types of draft beers/drinks and yummy comfort food. The drinks were wonderful (especially the hazy IPAs and stouts). I also noticed that they always have deals/specials going which is nice. I love the saucers displayed around the restaurant. Our waitress was super helpful on what to get. The buffalo drumstick wings were delicious and the cheese friend were the best cheese fries we've ever had. I can't wait to come back! read more

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Tasty Food, Transcendent Beers, and Triva. Friendly and attentive staff with a fun cool vibe. 'Beer is proof that God loves us!" BF read more

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Straight banger. The ultimate pepperoni pizza was amazing. The hot honey was a cherry on top.

I had honestly forgotten that there is a Flying Saucer in Houston. After being downtown to catch a show at the hobby center we decided to walk a few blocks and have a nightcap The interior is deceptively massive. Everything looked clean, the lighting was more or less intimate, and we were there late so, there was more than enough seating We were greeted by a server who asked what we wanted almost immediately. Flying Saucer boasts dozens upon dozens of different beers from around the world, and we needed a minute. We asked if we could take a seat and look at the menu and she sort of rolled her eyes and talked back to us. Maybe it was a misunderstanding because she was relatively nice the rest of the night, but that initial interaction really rubbed us the wrong way While the FS is a lot of fun, I prefer more theme or dive bars, and there are so many other ones in this area to choose from. I would definitely consider checking out the Bad News Bar Some tips: Flying Saucer has a beer tour if you want something to work towards. Ask your server how to get started. If you don't like beer they actually have non beer options, just ask. Parking isn't great but there are some parking garages in the area. I would recommend using a ride share just to be safe. They also do trivia every Tuesday evening - play, test your knowledge, and win prizes Cheers!! read more

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After a long morning flight I wandered into Flying Saucer for a late lunch. Not crowded at all and the staff were very friendly. I had the charcuterie platter (Farmer's Platter?) and it totally hit the spot. Washed down with a nice dry cider and I was set. The pic says it all! read more

Flying Saucer Draught Emporium - Farmer's Platter charcuterie - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Food was tasty and plenty. Service was slow but friendly. And the ambiance was a pub ambiance, clean and chill read more

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The special pepperoni pizza was not available but it was because they were out of the thick cut pepperoni. I OK'd 2 pepperoni plus the hot honey and they special ordered it and it was wonderful. Great service. It's a fun place with lots of regulars and other characters. Menu is consistent across all locations, with an enormous selection of beers. read more

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On a cold, windy, and rainy day, I entered the warm, dry, cheerful Flying Saucer downtown. A friendly barkeep poured me a St Arnold's porter aged in a cognac barrel. Boy, did that hit the spot. Their pretzel with queso was fantastic. Finally, a St Arnold's Christmas ale for the road. So good! read more

Flying Saucer Draught Emporium - I wish. - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

The beer selection is extensive. The service is quick and friendly. The decor is German beer hall. Go for the German inspired food because the Reuben sandwich was pretty authentic , and the fries were crispy outside and tender inside. The chicken Pico bowl was not as good, so that's why I say stick to the German stuff. read more

Flying Saucer Draught Emporium - The Reuben sandwich was thick, tasty, and enough for two people. - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

The Good: Service could not have been better. Server could not have been nicer and more helpful after a kitchen disaster. Management comped my meal after I returned undercooked fish. The Bad: Worst fish and chips on the planet. The first rollout was undercooked. There was a layer almost 4 mm thick of white creamy uncooked batter. The second roll out was cooked much more thoroughly, the outside crust was crispy, but there was still a layer of white creamy substance between the crust and the fish. In the fish was simply cheap. The fish and chips tasted like something from middle school cafeteria. The ambiance meets expectations as a brew pub. read more

Great draft beer selection! Lots of variety and they offer samples if you're unsure of a new beer! Annie was a fantastic server and she recommended FANTASTIC wings for us. half buffalo, half cajun mojo! Put Annie's wings on the menu! We'll definitely be back! read more

Great bartender. Great suggestions! The Cinco de Mayo list had smooth Mexican lagers. read more

Flying Saucer Draught Emporium - Food menu - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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They said they had food until 11:30 but when we got there before 11:30 they proudly said no food.

I visited this awesome spot on a Monday night while in town for work. I was able to snag a table with an outlet to get some work done, and I ordered a flight to sample a variety of beers on tap. They had a great selection, including some I had never heard of before. My server was very knowledgeable, and the atmosphere around me was just what I was looking for. I ended up staying longer than I expected, so I ordered buffalo wings and a Reuben-esque sandwich, both of which were excellent. If it weren't for the fact that it would seem like I was flirting with the staff, I probably would have gone back the next night. I can't recommend this place enough if you are staying close by!! read more

Great beer selection, as to be expected from the brand! However, bonus points for having a good local set of selections too! The fish and chips were great! Service was nice from the bartenders considering a 9:30pm show up and asking for food as well! read more

The service was good and I had one of their IPAs . I ordered the chili and a side of the fries. The food came out at room temperature. The chili was bland, came out in a sourdough bowl the.. ot had no sourdough flavor. The fries were like g guys but cold., read more

Super cute. Great environmental and mood Quality service Service is great A classic elevated dive bar read more

Sean is the best bartender Vibe is fun! Honey Sriracha wings Cheese fries German potato salad Paco bowl read more

I'm quite a fan of this place, they offer various deals each day of the week, the ambiance inside is very much like a pub with high ceilings & wall to wall saucers or plates signed by the individual for completing a variety of drinking tasks. The Saucer offers at least 50 beers on tap & many more on the menu. The food portions are massive & imo the Wings here are amazing at $17.99 for a 10 piece with celerys/carrots, this is definitely one of the best prices compared to most places, also ask for them extra crispy. Staff can be hit or miss, I think Saucer runs a skeleton crew, so ask for everything you need at the start, double waters & so on. You may not see your server often. read more

Got here a bit too late so we couldn't try the food but the drinks were delicious, service was quick and you can sit anywhere there is also an upstairs. Loved the plate decorations. read more

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Super awesome selection of beer including some hard to find brews. They not only have boat load of drafts but also plenty of cans and bottles. Food is just okay!! The grilled chicken in my sandwich was very dry. Some of the bar tenders are bit standoffish. I used to tend so seeing this type of behavior screams low tips. Place is fairly big with a beer hall / long bar in the front and large sitting area in the back. There is also outdoor patio right on the Main Street. read more

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I come here every Tuesday for Trivia! The food, service, and ambience are great. Sports is always on, wait staff is super friendly, and they have an excellent schedule of events happening at the bar! read more

Food was 6 out of 10. Service was sub par, we sat at a table for 10 minutes before I went up to the bartender to place my order, he said he would send a server over and she seemed annoyed to wait on us. I would not eat here again. read more

Awesome bierhall with huge selection of curated beers on tap + german style pub grub. The ambiance is dominated by mostly dedicated saucers hung by the walls and some quirky decor. Servers are relaxed and helpful. Nice place for a happy hour - $5 drafts. read more

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Good food, nice atmosphere, great service. Service is a team effort so one takes your order and another delivers your food or drink a couple minutes later. Very efficient without sacrificing personal touch. read more

Flying Saucer Draught Emporium - Inside high top bar, Hazy IPA, football game on tv. - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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When you think about those bars on tv where the main characters hangout, I think the Flying Saucer is that bar. A bar with a huge drink selection and plates decorated all around. To get a plate you have to drink X amount of beers they offer (I believe). I used to go to the one in Austin before it closed, so hearing Houston had one it was a go to spot. My friends and I went on New Years Eve. The service for New Year's Eve was great. Very attentive waitstaff and had no issues. The food is your standard bar food. I'd recommend coming for their appetizers. The pretzel is huge and buttery. The rocket tots are great too (there is goat cheese on them I'm not the biggest fan but they make it good). Being NYE I got mixed drinks and they were okay a bit pricier than I would have liked compared to glass size. read more

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Looked appealing from the reviews and lengthy beer list. They were out of a few beers I wanted to try and the food was average at best. Nothing memorable from eating here. read more

10 out of 10... do recommend pretzel loaded tots with 2 fried eggs fish and chips rueben sandwich Go with a few people so you can get all that and share! You're welcome! read more

When staying downtown in any city there are are a plethora of restaurants to choose from but for me depending on what time I check into my hotel I'm on the search to find a good spot in walking distance. Flying Saucer was that spot for me. Walked in sat down and a waitress appeared in less than 5 mins. She pleasant, professional, and quick with my order. I had a fried chicken sandwich with the Cajun mojo seasoning...good Lawwd it was good! Kentucky Mule for my drink as well as some sort of cider beer that was delicious as well but I can't remember what it was.... All in all great place for dinner in late evenings and 2 min walk from AC hotel. read more

Flying Saucer Draught Emporium - Chicken sandwich with Cajun mojo ! Soooo good! - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Tremendous beer selection, maybe 100 beers on tap. Interesting ambience. Food average, service slow. It's an odd neighborhood pub. A bit on the loud side. read more

Fantastic bar with an amazing amount of beers to choose from. Service is excellent, friendly staff. Really good atmosphere and personally for me there's a couple of dartboards situated in a decent area of the bar. Well worth a visit if you're in Downtown Houston read more

My kind of place. Huge, HUGE tap. I had a great, if a little strong, Belgian beer-Duvel. Don't see it here often but I have had it many times in Belgium. ok, I will save the best for last so now I will talk food. We had a Space Club sandwich that I loved, just great and great bread too. We also had a monstrous Bavarian Pretzel-congratulations it is actually bigger than the ones at the Hoffbrau House in Munich. Now, as promised, the best. Our rock star server was Casey, super friendly, prompt and really a doll. Thank you Casey!!! We will be back (next time we are in Houston). I think Casey said the bar was 24 years old-that is ancient for a bar so you know they are good (and it's a huge bar in downtown Houston). read more

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Come for a beer and sandwich during Final 4 weekend. The beer did not disappoint- large selection of local and international favorites. Tried the arugula and prosciutto pizza - cold, hard crust and smattering of arugula. I'll pass next time. We also tried the Big Dipper - advertised on a hoagie roll - came out on sour dough. The pretzel was warm and came with spicy mustard and queso - "bussing" was the quote around the table! All in all stop by and grab a pint - stick with the pretzel! read more

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This place has an Irish pub feel with its food menu. It has a large beer menu. Unique decor of flying saucers. Service was slow for a small crowd on a Saturday night. read more