Nico&#x27;s Bar and Grill

Fun place in an old jail building. Cheap prices and quick service. Wish we had more time to hang…read moreout.

The music is awesome, staff is friendly even when they are swamped…read more Thursday nights are a vibe. Reservations are a must! Love this place!

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Outside across the street

Shamrocks Pub & Grill

3.2(44 reviews)

2.7 mi

First time in TX staying at a nearby hotel from this place. Came here twice…read more First night - food took 45+ minutes to come out. Bomb ass wings! I was also STARVING so who knows. Second night - bartender in picture stopped serving me at 1am for "last call" but was still serving other people???? In addition, they add an automatic 20% gratuity if your tab is over $80. Which is fine bc I would have tipped 25% lol. Luckily - all the people we met there were awesome. Good vibes from TX people! Would definitely go again lol.

We had a canceled flight and were staying at a nearby hotel. About 15 of us wandered into…read moreShamrocks. Oddly, there are not a ton of more nationally known options nearby. It was a Thursday night and as our line of Ubers arrived the exterior lights were not illuminated and concern it was closed! Alas it was open but empty save for a card game going on in the giant unused bar. In the dining area we sat in separate booths. Most of the menu is out of stock. The fried chicken sandwich is 2 Sysco chicken fingers on a strohman roll. The server busted her a$$ to handle a crowd that the restaurant/bar was ill suited to do.

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Cheese sticks

The Cove Craft Beer and Wine

4.2(11 reviews)

1.0 mi•Kingwood

The younger kid in a hoodie that works here. He turned off the TVs at the end of the night. I don't…read moreknow how to better describe him, other than to say he's the rudest person I've ever encountered at any bar in Houston. I will never be back.

This is a nice casual local watering hole serving lots of different beers on tap as well as some…read morenice wines, either by the glass or bottle. They sometime have some snacks for sale but they don't mind if you order food from the Mexican restaurant next door and eat it while enjoying your beverages.

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Molly's Pub

3.4(79 reviews)

0.7 mi•Kingwood

We have been going to Molly's pretty much weekly for about eight years. We've celebrated multiple…read morebirthday parties, going away parties etc there as it's our good to place. The majority of the staff are incredibly nice but there are definitely a few who are very abrupt/do not have very good customer service unless they know you/you are their friend. Even though we have been going there for so many years, and all the staff members know us not all of them are very polite. Jeff (the owner or manager) is incredible. He's always made our experiences there great. So have Misha, Kelly, Chris and Sibley. They are plenty of pool tables, a foosball table, electric darts upfront, regular darts in the back, shuffleboard and a ping-pong table. Every Tuesday night they have trivia. Every Wednesday night they have bingo. As die the pub food, we love it. We normally get one is their sandwich or nachos. There is a decent variety to choose from and all the food is good. Now that we've moved a wage in Nebraska every time we come back to Texas to visit family we make sure and stop by Molly's at least once or twice while we're in town.

I've had nothing but good experiences here. The drinks are always made to my liking. A cool little…read morespot to hang in my side of town. I actually like it here. Overall Service is good.

Molly's Pub

Wednesday is Bingo night!!

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Ping ping table

Sugar Ray’s

5.0(1 review)

2.8 mi

Food is always fresh. The owners are extremely customer oriented. Great music, drinks and people…read more Will be coming back.

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Dance floor

The Draft

3.7(152 reviews)

1.3 mi•Kingwood

The draft is a great place to watch the football games which is why I was there. I didn't try the…read morefood which a lot of people were eating and cleaned the plates so it must be good. It was very rowdy and a great time both the staff and patrons had great energy. The bartenders knew what they were doing with the drinks you have to try the crown apple Washington it was chefs kiss. The inside of the bar does have a game area in the back which I thought was really neat.

First time visitor was in Kingwood and the Texans game was in 3rd qtr so I decided I wanted to see…read moreending along with the rest of the games. Plenty of parking and plenty of room inside even though it looked small from outside. Sat at the bar and they had 7-8 TVs all perfect angle and clear and all the games on. Beer was cold and service was fast and friendly...prices were really good for draft beer They have food also but I had already had lunch and wasn't hungry so I didn't try any food.. Will return for sure next time in Kingwood.

Main seating area and arcade area

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Cowboy Surfer

4.1(8 reviews)

1.5 mi•Kingwood

I happened to be in Kingwood for my friend's engagement party and decided to stop by Cowboy Surfer…read morefor a night cap. I've been to the original location in Spring Branch, but this was my first time visiting this location. The bar is located in a shopping strip off of 59. Parking is plentiful. Unlike the original location, you do not have to scan your ID (if you've been to the Spring Branch location, then you know what I'm talking about). It was pretty early on a Saturday evening, so it wasn't terribly busy. I sat at the bar. I don't know the bartender's name that served me, but she was nice. I ordered the Kingwood which is a gin based cocktail with cucumber. The drink was fine, but it was a little tart for my preference. A splash of simple syrup would have balanced it out. I did request for it to be less spicy (it has jalapeño in it). They have live music, though when I was there, they didn't have a band playing. They serve typical bar food like burgers, salads, and nachos. The vibe wasn't quite the same as the location in Spring Branch, but it was fine. This is a nice option for craft cocktails in Kingwood.

Where board shorts and bootstraps come together to create a laid back and southern experience,…read morewelcome Cowboy Surfer. Ambiance: 5/5 Nestled in the shopping strip center off 59 HWY from the outside it blends until you notice the sign and you see "cocktail lounge" I believe it's a first the front of Kingwood and I got excited and had to stop in. Plenty of parking and casual attire is welcome. But if you want to don your full on spurs, Stetsons and swagger or your surf threads, go right ahead! Although I'm sure shirt and shoes are required and you'll probably get cold since there is no sun or waves inside. Once inside the theme is as the name of the bar is, Cowboys and Surfers. Plenty of seating from booths, tables and bar. And there's also pool table and shuffle board. There was a live band "Pack of Strays" playing and was enjoyable. The lounge has live music on certain days and a Happy Hour everyday from 4-7, so I will have to come back to check that out. Service: 4/5 I sat at the bar and bartender didn't really engage much, though I noticed him engaging with a couple of select groups. No I wasn't on my phone when I walked in, if anything I make it a point to be mindful when entering any place as to note my surroundings and also be able to tell what the vibe is like. Though the service wasn't necessarily anything noteworthy, which attention & engagement would've made the experience/review a 5, the drinks were specially crafted which takes mindfulness to make. Food/Drinks: 4/5 Their menu has multiple options when it comes to drinks and also offer some food selections. I didn't get to try the food, but saw some items that looked interesting and want to try. They also have a list of beers and wine, so again, something for every taste. For this visit I only had two drinks. Beach Break: 4/5 with choice of Gin or Vodka (I went with gin of course) it has a refreshing taste as it is shaken with fresh cucumbers and lime juice, it also has simple syrup. It was more tart than I would think it probably was going for. I did appreciate that they didn't go heavy on the sweetness, but would've liked it with agave as the fresh ingredients would go well with it. For my next visit I will likely ask to substitute with agave as they do have it and it was in my next drink. The Kingwood: 4/5 crafted with my favorite "Hendricks gin" and named after the neighborhood we live in, this cocktail is also refreshing and enjoyed more than the Beach Break. It went down easy, bartender did ask if I was good with the jalapeño that it's muddled with and this time I opted to only have it with muddled cucumber. Again refreshing and not tart so maybe this is the alternative to Beach Break. It is made with topo chico and Tajín rim. Overall it is a laid back environment, live music and the drink options are promising, it's a cocktail shop (candy shop). If you live in the area or find yourself in the area, do yourself a favor and come kick up your boots and hang ten.

Bar area with detail

Beach Break (gin) 4/5

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Dukes

Went back again a year later, and it's still just as good!!! Nice servers, good prices, great food…read more Love it here always.

The service is really friendly. The crawfish were excellent, the onion rings not so much. We ate…read moreinside because it was HOT. It definitely had bar vibes, people being way too loud. Eat outside.

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Parmesan cheese Buffalo wings

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Maryalice C.

29

5

3

8 years ago

This place is great. The wait staff is wonderful and so is the food. Never got a bad meal here and the drinks are reasonably price as is the food. The nachos are the best I've eaten anywhere. We hang out here with our girlfriends once a week and I've never been disappointed. And just like Cheers everyone knows your name. Great neighborhood hangout. read more

Me C.

0

7

1

8 years ago

Good food and happy hour. Order your food early as the kitchen can be slow. The burgers and sweet potato fries are very good.

Greg L.

60

1

19

10 years ago

Great food, cheep strong drinks, friendly bartenders and regulars. Best bar in Kingwood

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