I love this place so much. There's limited parking in front and lots of street parking max paid parking across the street. Just be careful where you park, three streets over, we saw a group of people breaking into cars. Anyways, I love this place. They always have one tv playing the Simpsons, lots of comic books, video games, vending machines, and a ping pong table. Drinks were good, well priced. Good vibes. I love games. Everyone was pretty chill and laid back. No notes. read more

The atmosphere was great and the patrons were layed back! The karaoke experience was just what I expected from a neighborhood bar!

best after work dive bar in Houston, everyone is friendly enough, drinks are what they should be and the dark atmosphere exactly what I want from a dive bar. Love Neil and the bartenders. read more

How can you possibly go wrong with this bar? Well, that is if you enjoy playing old 90s Nintendo games and reading g comic books while sipping down a beer. If you want to kick back, relax and feel like you are at a friend's house hanging out like old times.. I recommend Neil's bar. Classic comics, cool games and never ending drinks. I'll definitely be back. read more

Door guy with one arm tried to get me to stand by myself in line and denied me entry. Came to support them on their last day open. Karma always wins. read more

We came here after an Astros game (great for a quick layover while you wait for surge prices to drop for Uber/Lyft). We ended up spending less on a few drinks than the difference in the fare! Bartenders were very attentive, and there was enough seating for those of us from the game who spotted the sign. They have a ton of comic books on the walls, free to read, along with several arcade machines and (our favorite) N64s free to play! After a few beers and a few games of Waverunner, we decided to head out, but bookmarked this as a Houston oddity we'll definitely be back to. read more

Super cool and definitely for nerds. Have you even figured out the name. A younger crowd on the night we went, super Halloween venue

The fucking karaoke dj is a fucking asshole. He needs to be replaced. Requested a song and he wants to keep putting his buddies before me.

First time coming to Neil's Bahr and I must say it was a really cool spot. It was a Tuesday so it wasn't packed which gave me a chance to enjoy the experience. At the bar there wasn't really a menu and I wasn't offered one so I just stuck with beer. They have a bunch of racks with classic comic books and areas with tv's with Nintendo 64's and other game consoles. They had a room with a ping pong table which was a great activity if you are here on a date. Overall very laid back and a great place to have a drink. read more

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After paying $18 for a tequila soda over at the Toyota Center for My Chemical Romance, it was nice to walk over here with some friends and only pay $5 for the same drink. Not my favorite bar in the world, but fit the bill for the night. Food truck outside still open late on a Tuesday sealed the deal for me. read more

Came with my girlfriend on a Saturday evening and the bartender was nice and helpful. Was a blast playing the video games overall 10/10

Great bar. Awesome ambiance and drink selection. A fun and comfortable place to spend an evening!

This place is awesome again. Yay! Friendly service, great drinks, video game consoles galore.

Great vibe, staff, and prices. Had a good time playing some of the games they had available.

Descent spot. Having video games, ping pong and comics is pretty cool. Casual spot, although I still paid $12 for a pretty so-so brand of tequila. Whatever savings comes with running a low maintenance dive bar doesn't seem to be passed on to the consumer here. read more

First of all, love Neil's Bahr, love Neil and his staff, but the karaoke guy.... He was bumping friends up and that's whatever that's expected. Finally he calls my name. My song was playing and just before I could sing my first word, Robert turned my song off. He grabbed my mic and said, "Sorry, I promised I'd let him go on." and passes the mic to his friend. Sorry Robert, but being a karaoke DJ you are not allowed to make "deals". Don't ever take the mic away and cut someone off. Unprofessional. Take that shit to the sandbox. I'm giving this review 5 stars because Neil is my friend and has a fantastic staff and doesn't deserve any less. But the karaoke boy who doesn't like to share with strangers.... Eat rocks read more

Great little retro bar. Service was excellent and prices reasonable. Retro video games and a decent outdoor environment.

Welcome to your nerd paradise! Anyone who considers themselves a 5/10 or above on the nerd scale will LOVE it here. From comic books to vintage video games, Neihl's Bar has eveything you need to temporarily leave your mother's basement.* You'll find all kinds of people here from those seeking polyamorous couples to Gen Z'ers who love to roast millennials. But ultimately, everyone here shares a common love of Super Smash Bros and Mario Cart. Anyone who has puts their hands on a N64 controller knows that those games make you break a sweat but no fear, because you can get FREE bottles of water from the bar! So if you love Nintendo, Marvel, DC, or have a post-graduate degree in a STEM field, head to Neihl's Bar ASAP. Shoutout to Jean who is the coolest bartender ever. *Only kidding of course - I loved it here and do not live with my parents. read more

At #neilsbahr glancing around at the paintings of ricks face (from #rickandmorty ) I knew I was home. This is one of the best #bars in Houston, in my opinion. Solely based off the atmosphere and the unlimited games you could spend an eternity here and never get bored. It's a magical place to bring friends or even meet new ones where you can bond over comic books or get severely agitated in an intense game of ping pong. Without a doubt this is a place that everyone needs to visit. IG: @hiddenfoodgems read more

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***WELCOME TO NEILS FINEST*** I had a business trip in Houston and was thrilled to find a bar with ping-pong and arcade games! First time coming to this bar it was a great experience, next day I went to this bar it escalated to the worst experience I've had in Texas. Owner of the bar didn't take any of his customer service rules into affect. He took the words of his bartender and immediately rounded his employees up to intimidate me with the classic "Get going or we will fuck you up". I thought the situation was extremely unprofessional and unnecessary to approach the customer in such a manner. I Understand bars deal with intoxicated customers all the time, but I was coherent, needed a beer, and sincerely apologized about dropping a glass from my hotel in their parking lot. I'm not sure what's more embarrassing, me bitching about being kicked out of a dive bar, or the owner rounding up his boys to deliver a "cobra kai" threat to kick my ass if I don't leave immediately. I guess this is what they mean by don't mess with Texas, or else he will get 10 more hands to put me down, thus proving their testosterone levels are Superior to mine. As a tourist I thought ping pong here would be fun for me and my employees visiting. I was wrong. Very unprofessional and poor business ownership. Any locals reading this review, this is an easy bar to cash a lawsuit with; take some aspirin, Stay sober, catch a shiner from his bad ass crew and get a decent pay out from Neil's pocket. (Not legal advice, just a tip from my previous experience) read more

Neil's Bahr - After Neil identified himself as the black shirt gentleman and said apologies are not accepted. He will have his men beat "our ass up". - Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

I've been coming here for over a year and just celebrated a friend bday on a Saturday night! Had an amazing time read more

Neil's Bahr - Amamzing place for a great time! Celebrated a friends bday here on Saturday and had an amazing time! - Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Just what kind of establishment is Neil's Bahr? Well, I went there during the NFL playoffs, saw that none of the TVs above the bar were playing the game, and I asked the bartender if she could change the channel. She apologized that she could not - as per the owner's rules, one of the TVs was dedicated to Simpsons episodes from seasons 1-10, while the other TV was for movies (and was currently showing the classic Cage-Travolta maniacal over-acting fest Face/Off). She said that there was a TV for sports on the other side of the bar - and there was, along with: A ping pong table. Numerous free-play arcade game emulators with every old school game you could think of. Actual Super Nintendos and Sega Genesises (is that the plural form?) hooked up to tiny monitors. Hundreds of comic books. A bunch of Star Wars novels. Combine all that with beer and a dark, dank, divey atmosphere - and you basically have Valhalla. Great place! read more

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We wanted to try this bar and it's pretty unique. I love the comic books, arcade games, and decor of this place. It makes me feel like I'm going back in time. The employees are pretty down to earth and overall, it's a very chill bar. Just as the bar looks like it came straight out of a comic book it's not something well kept. The chairs and tables all show signs of heavy usage and wear and tear. Overall, it's a pretty cool bar if you're into that sort of thing. It was fun, but not something I would deem my go to spot. read more

Got games? Got drinks? Got energetic vibes? Look no further, Neil's Bahr has got you covered. I came here this weekend with a friend and LOVED it. They have some board games that you could pick through - so my friend and I decided to try one that was new for me and we also played a little bit of Mario Cart in their video game area. This place is such a laid back spot, everyone has such positive energy, and the drinks are incredibly affordable (I paid $21 including a 20% tip for 2 cocktails and a beer). I can't say that any other bar gets me like this one does. Coming here is easily a 10/10 experience. read more

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Very cool atmosphere and friendly bartenders. Our group played ping pong and jenga. The drinks were well made and reasonably priced. I think what really makes this place special is the atmosphere. Yes it's grungy, but it's still very clean. The busboy is quick to clean off tables and drinks to make space for us. Jimbo is also a local ping pong coach that frequents the place. He was very friendly and became the unofficial jury for our friendly ping pong game. read more

First time in Houston and I found this place cause i was looking for bars within walking distance of where we were staying. My friends and myself were not disappointed at all. The bartenders were very nice. Got to chill, drink and play mario kart. Atmosphere was very laid back. I wish there was a place like this where I lived! read more

"Nerd Bar," as my friends call it, has become one of our go-to spots for birthday celebrations, after-parties, pre-gaming ... you name it. As many other Yelpers mentioned, Neil's Bahr is like stepping into an 80s-90s time warp with the ambiance and entertainment dedicated to classic gaming - you now, before Candy Crush and Farmville - comic books, Star Wars, etc. Other pros: food cooking on the grill, a patio, Houston-local Leprechaun Cider on draft, 'The Simpsons' on the tube, cool bartenders, and a surprisingly good lineup of singers on karaoke night ...and I loath karaoke. read more

I love PUNNY bars! This one is everything you would imagine a nostalgic nerdy hipster bar to be! But the best part, not overpriced drinks! We were able to get whiskey for about 5 bucks a glass. And sit and read comics, play card games, board games, video games, talk nerd. It was the bee's knees! read more

This place has the best themed drinks, and if you get a chance and are feeling fun - don't hesitate to order one! They make a great "Pikachu." There's also a really nice guy out on the patio who makes fresh food, like burgers and the best $4 taco plate you're ever going to buy at 12am in downtown Houston! The drinks are reasonably priced and the staff treats everyone like a regular. Did I mention there are FREE arcade games and a TV that always plays The Simpsons, and another featuring a cult classic film (my first time, they were playing Labyrinth. Booze AND David Bowie? Sold.) read more

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As Neil put it, a nerdy dive bar. Just my people. Had The Dark Cide. Excellent. Played classic video games and ping pong with my GF. Great time. read more

went here with my boyfriend on our trip. I'm very easily over stimulated and this place was fun without overwhelming me. I enjoyed the ping pong and drinks and my boyfriend is really into old games so he loved it! fun place to go and our bartender was sweet! if you're looking for a chill yet fun place, go here!! read more

Solid bar with a dive vibe but good games and people! Movie night is fun but can get packed.

Oh boy this may not be the most popular Sunday funday place but holy cow you are doing yourself a disservice by not considering it. Came here on the most perfect casual date. Laid back, cheap, and full of entertainment it was the perfect spot to hang. Literally feels like hanging at a friends place with comic books all the way around, couches, video games, ping pong, and plenty of board games to let you wait in peace. Also who doesn't want to watch 80s movies while you 'hang', drink, and play read more

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Staff is super rude. Place is always either completely dead or way over packed. Parking is expensive. Drinks are expensive. Bathrooms are always dirty. You're better off just drinking and playing video games at home. read more

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I was debating whether I should give them 3 or 4 stars but I'll go with 3 since one of the people who worked there came and changed the channel from the U of H game to a UT game. UT lost by the way so I feel that karma is on my side on this! Seriously though, you're a Houston bar, in downtown Houston, 2 miles away from the stadium where the game is played at and you don't show enough respect to the undefeated home team because a guy in a "The Dude" outfit asked you to change it? (it was Halloween night) You could have at least asked to see if anybody else was watching it. Do you think they would change a UT game to U of H in Austin? I say nay. The other annoying thing about the bar is the smell. Behind the bar it smells like a pile of 4 month old laundry and in the sitting area it smells burnt grease coming from the grill outside. Parking is also going to be an issue, but to their credit they do have a few official parking spots and if you are willing to park far, you can do street parking; otherwise, you have to pay a parking lot. Now that the bad is out of the way, this is a charming bar. They have a ping pong table in the other room (there is a table blocking the door to keep the ball from escaping). They also have vintage video games and such to cater to "nerd bros" and their drinks are reasonably priced. That whole area has changed a lot since the oil boom so I'm curious to see how long it will last so go check them out if you are on that side of downtown. read more

If you get the pun in the name of this bar, then this bar is for you. If you don't get the pun...you should come here anyways. Neil's Bahr is great bar with a great theme. I really enjoyed my visit here. The bar is reminiscent of a basement from 80's and 90's. There are plenty of old comics to be read, multiple video game console, an arcade cabinet, and a ping pong table. Ya, it has it all. It has a great selection of bottled and draft beer. It even had the debut of Level Up Lager from Southern Star. I came here for the Street Fighter II Tournament on a bit of a whim. Southern Star was giving out prizes and tapping their new Level Up Lager. The tournament was pretty cool since the bar had it played on their drop down projector screen. The guy in charge of the tournament did a great job, especially for someone that doesn't do this all the time. I liked that the bar had a bunch of couches to sit on and play games. The ping pong room was the perfect size, and their multicade was on point. I will be back. read more

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Came in to wait for my hubby to get downtown and we wound up canceling our other plans to stay here! Great crowd, mostly regulars but very friendly. We loved the ping pong room and all the games. They don't have the usual bud light/coors lite beers, they're all local or Texas craft beers. Also you gotta try the dry cider-- SOOOOO GOOD! We didn't get to try the food because they guy only cooks certain nights out of the week. There's food around the corner though and you can always have something delivered. We definitely plan to go back soon! read more

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Sooooo rad. Enjoy. No spoilers! This place makes you feel at home. Such an amazing experience! A must see!!

Unique vibe feel and even after all these years maintains its personality. Service ranges but isn't anything abnormal for a popular bar. Definitely a bar you can see yourself visiting from out of town. And for sure a bar that spurs a persons soul to return on good and bad times. Keep it up! read more

I really like the idea of this place. I'm a big fan of ping pong, so any bar that has a table is already looking pretty good. Also, the various video game consoles and arcade machines sound super appealing in theory. However, there are two significant problems with this place: 1) This isn't necessarily the bar's fault, but it gets insanely busy! We're talking, "You can't come in because we're at capacity" busy. There will be a group of friends playing a particular console for hours, so you will basically never get to play unless you want to look like a jerk and interrupt their fun. Virtually all of the different machines throughout the bar are busy throughout the night, so all you have left are some of the older arcade machines, which brings me to my next point... 2) A lot of the machines seem to have something wrong with them. I've been here two separate times, and both times we've had issues getting various machines to work properly. For example, one of the arcade machines was running an N64 emulator with various games. A lot of the games didn't seem to work properly, or because the arcade machine had conventional arcade controls (joystick and a set of 6 buttons), the controls weren't really compatible with the games. My friend and I tried a bunch of different games before we gave up in frustration. Another machine in the same room was almost completely broken - someone in the bar recommended that we restart the machine, so we tried doing that, but it didn't really help. I think the busyness of the ping pong table might depend on the night, but people seemed pretty willing to take turns and be fair about it, so that was good. Overall, I think this place is either pretty cool or really disappointing, depending on how many people are currently there. If all the machines were working properly, then that would be a big plus as well. read more