This is one of those spots that just makes a great low key neighborhood bar. The parking out front…read moreis small, but you can usually find a spot around if it's full. They have plenty of tables inside and seating at the bar. The patio area has a nice covered area with some TVs, typically with a local sports game on. Typically at least a couple of families are around, either playing a game or just enjoying the patio with a cold pint. Food & Drink - 4.75* Great local craft beer selection! Definitely give the wall a close look as there's probably something you haven't tried unless you frequent the place already. For food, they have plenty to choose from. Starter and shareables such as chips & queso, pretzels, flautas, or spinach & artichoke dip. For mains you can grab a salad or a guilty pleasure like burgers, wings, and chicken sandwiches. I've had plenty of the items and have never been disappointed. I definitely recommend the onion rings if you go with a sandwich meal. That's not to say the tots or fries are bad, it's just their onion rings are really on point. On Thursday they do ribeye night, so give it a go if you're looking for something a bit more substantial. Service - 4* I've found generally speaking the service is pretty good when ordering at the bar. They can get a little busy at times and slow, but never egregious. Everyone is quite friendly when you ask questions and looking for some recommendations. Cost - 4.25* Always subjective, for me, I find their pricing pretty good for an above average pint and burger. If I were to knock it a little, I think some of the larger brewers "easy drinking" lighter beers could carry a slightly less cost, or maybe run more "specials" to sell at volume with thinner margin. Just a suggestion. Overall, I've never been turned off by any of the pricing. It's definitely refreshing to support local brewers and a local bar more than going to some of the more corporate establishments that sit nearby. Overall - 4.5* Whether you live nearby or need a good meetup location for family and friends around the city, this is a spot I'd recommend to anyone seeking a laid back family atmosphere.

Lazy Oaks is a solid beer garden in the Spring Branch neighborhood that has a little bit of…read moresomething for everyone. They have plenty of indoor seating between booths, bar stools, and high tables. If the weather isn't too oppressively hot, they have a great outdoor area as well with covered picnic tables, and even a play space for kids. There's beer on tap ranging from the standard to the craft, and they offer a full bar if you're looking for something stronger. I haven't ordered food yet but everyone I know who's eaten here has said that it's above and beyond their expectations. If you're looking for a place in Spring Branch to enjoy a beer and have a casual chat with friends, Lazy Oaks will be right on target.

Good sports bar with sand volleyball courts and an open air feel…read more Bartenders are friendly and quick. Food option was a pop up crawfish boil that was the best we've had this year. Young after work crowd on our Friday visit with large groups watching the World Cup and Astros. Overall, a good spot for drinks with friends.

Called to make a reservation the day before the Mexico-South Korea game and was put down for a…read moretable for 6 inside. I called back again to make sure there wasn't a minimum or anything, and they confirmed my reservation. When I showed up on game day, I walked into the full bar that clearly had no tables and went up to a man with a Decoy shirt on who said they don't do reservations. I told him I had just spoken to someone yesterday, and he "you have wrong information, there's no way we can do reservations with this many people - you probably called the corporate office (it's the number listed on their website so that made no sense)" and was very dismissive of me and not apologetic whatsoever. It's totally understandable that reservations wouldn't be possible on a World Cup day. Seems like the staff are not all on the same page, or I was misled to just get my group into the bar (which has happened at other bars during the tournament so it's not unheard of). Had to take my three nieces elsewhere at the last minute and don't imagine I'll be returning after that experience.

Fantastic first experience…read more On our trek across the parking lot, my shoe fell apart. At the register, I asked if I might get a rubber band to hold my shoe together. The manager produced two! Ordering our Build Your Own Pizza was super easy. To pick a beer while we waited, we got to sample or thoughts first. Always best if you are unfamiliar. The beer choices are many. The staff is friendly and helpful. Plenty of places to sit. Inside and out. TVs for sports.

Had a great experience at Aviator Pizza & Drafthouse! Casual spot on a rainy Saturday afternoon for…read morepizza and beer. We popped in and decided to keep it simple and split a large pepperoni pizza. It was great! Nice soft crust with crispy pepperonis. Classic pizza with clean ingredients. We loved the beer wall and had 50 options on draft with availability to sample. Would definitely come back next time we are in the area! It's also right across from the Regal Theater, so would be a great spot to pair with a movie.

Houston has no shortage of barbecue, but this place understands that great barbecue doesn't have to…read morecome with a two hour line or a tray piled a foot high. The counter service keeps things moving while the food speaks for itself. The brisket was exactly what you'd hope for: a pronounced bark, a rendered fat cap, and slices that held together until they were pulled apart. The surprise for me was the brisket taco. Instead of feeling like a gimmick, it showcased the meat in a different way, balancing smoke, richness, and fresh toppings without masking the brisket. Good barbecue restaurants know their sides matter just as much as the meat. The mac and cheese was creamy, the sausage had a satisfying snap, and the house barbecue sauce complemented rather than covered the smoke. If you're visiting Houston, this is the kind of place that reminds you why Texas barbecue has earned its reputation. Efficient counter service, excellent brisket, and enough menu variety to keep you coming back.

I had been craving BBQ for a couple weeks and decided to give the pit room a try. My husband had…read morebeen here before for work and he enjoyed it so I decided to try! The environment is super cool, plenty of seating, a bar, private rooms, a dessert bar. I enjoyed the atmosphere, but the workers spoke Spanish to each other the whole time until it was time to check out, so there wasn't much engagement. Which lead to a mix up of my order that we had to fix. What we are all here for, the FOOD: Chicken: Very juicy, tender, basic chicken, a great portion. I was grossed out by the amount of blood under the skin. (I KNOW it's an animal with blood but I've never had bbq with that amount of blood on the meat) but I'm not penalizing them for it. Def 7/10! Brisket: Super tender, melted in the mouth, great taste. 8/10 Green beans: Not greasy, tender (not mushy or undercooked). I think they may have spilled the seasoning into the batch they main because holy moly, a TON of pepper and salt. I'm heavy handed with my seasonings but that amount didn't seem intentional. I'd never thought I'd say this but the flavor would've been great with less seasoning. 5/10 Mac&cheese: Nothing special but definitely better than most bbq spots. I enjoy the texture and light flavor 7/10 Elote: Yummy but where's the beloved cilantro?! 8/10 Cornbread: Great flavor, not dry, and had jalapeno peppers in it! Super yummy 9/10. My only thing too, they had only 2 bbq sauce options, a bourbon coffee and their house bbq. To me, they were not good at all. I was extremely disappointed in that. Other bbq spots have like 8 different bbq sauces

This was by far my favorite place to watch the World Cup games while in town! Flew in for 3 days…read morefor the Portugal vs Uzbekistan game. The day before the game we hit up twin peaks after we arrived and checked into our hotel. Although it was cool there, we were looking for more football fans with vibes so we decided to check out Kirby Ice House and was so happy we did! The following day after we left our World Cup game, we went back to twin peaks to grab wings to go and headed back to Kirby's for the next 5 hours for the remaining games! It's a HUGE sports bar with LOTS of TVs and seating areas/options. If you don't mind the heat, they have a huge outdoor patio with plenty of TVs. Me?? We avoided that until the sun went down lol. Inside they still have a lot of tables and TVs or you can opt for the bar and there's plenty of TVs there as well. I love that the vibe in here is super chill! Everyone was very nice. Kim the bartender was the best! They don't serve food but they have different food trucks each day (they have a schedule on their website) and they also allow you to bring outside food just not alcohol. Their cocktails are pretty good and they have a big variety of beers and specials.

Came to Kirby Ice House on Gessner for a work event to host a few managers and catch an Astros…read moregame, and overall it was a solid spot. First off--this place is HUGE. The indoor bar area is massive, and the patio is just as big, making it great for large groups or events. It definitely has that laid-back, social vibe, and it's also dog-friendly, which is a nice touch. Customer service was good, and the drink prices were reasonable, especially for a place of this size and popularity. It did get pretty crowded, which adds to the energy if you're going for that kind of atmosphere. There isn't a full kitchen, but there was a food truck on-site (I believe it was Hearsay). It was okay--not bad, but nothing standout. You can also bring in outside food or order from nearby spots, which is convenient. Nothing super fancy or over-the-top, but if you're looking for a casual place to hang out, watch a game, and enjoy drinks with a group, this gets the job done.

Came for karaoke and food. Not the best experience for either…read more Karaoke room table layout makes it hard for people in the middle to get up and sing. Unable to control the karaoke and mic volume settings unless you ask a worker. With variability in audio this got annoying. Also, limited selection of songs. Most people are told to just stream off YouTube on their phones, but then you run into adds burning up time. I wouldn't go back for the food either. The Kimchi fried rice was a miss for several people. When we ordered the chicken wings we were expecting crispy Korean fried chicken wings, nothing crispy about these. Our party ordered enough food for the karaoke room discount, but this wasn't automatically honored either unless we prompted.

Started off strong but ended a little messy…read more We had a reservation from 8-10pm for a birthday. I got there a few minutes early to decorate the room. At that point, we hadn't even touched the karaoke machine - just a quick explanation from the host. What we weren't told was that the time started while we were decorating. Had we known that, I definitely would've waited... because who uses paid time to decorate on purpose? Communication there was a big miss. The rooms are on the smaller side. Ours had a booth that says it fits 12. We had 7 and that felt perfect. I could see 9-10 working, but 12 would be very tight. Now the positives - the vibes and decor are fun and upbeat, and the staff is very attentive with food and drinks. There's a button you press if you need anything, and everything came out quickly. Most of the food was flavorful and spicy - the honey popcorn chicken was a crowd favorite. Drinks were unique, and I appreciated that they brought water carafes right away. The karaoke setup runs through YouTube, which means a lot of commercials you have to manually skip - kind of kills the vibe. Then at 9:30 we were suddenly told our time was up. No warning, no "do you want to extend?" - just a blunt time's up. We explained the decorating situation and that our reservation was technically until 10. After going back and forth, they extended us to 9:55, which we appreciated. Checkout was chaotic. Lots of staff going in and out, confusion around pricing, and overall just disorganized energy at the end. Honestly, it was almost a great experience. Good food, fun concept, nice atmosphere - but the lack of clear communication and the rushed ending really took away from it. With better organization and clearer policies, this place could easily be a win.

Watch your Credit cards and check your credit card statements…read more Would not recommend. Very dusty not clean

Nice neighborhood bar, I remember coming here when it used to call some else it (Might as Well -…read moreLounge and Boozenasium). Now Loose Cannon is still bring the crowd out, so the parking will be tight here on the weekend. As a disable person, I can say this place is not disable person friendly. The walk way to the restroom in the back is crowded with people and table and chairs it is difficult to get around, speaking of restroom, is not wheelchair friendly, there are no bathroom safety bars and the space between the toilet and the sink is small and tight. So if you have mobility issue, do not come here as it will be a challenge for you to have a good time. I love that they have THC drinks here so I try the Coconut one, I forgot the name, it was very tasty and you can feel the effect of the THC. I love they gave you free popcorn here for snacks.

Tonight was my first visit to By Popular Demand, and it definitely won't be my last…read more I stopped in after a long day looking for a place to unwind, and from the moment I walked in, Christi made me feel genuinely welcome. She was warm, attentive, and took great care of me throughout the evening. I ordered "That Cucumber Drink," and it was absolutely delicious--fresh, refreshing, and perfectly balanced with just the right amount of spice from the Tajín rim. I also had the Texican Rolls, and they were outstanding. What I appreciated most was the atmosphere. The crowd was a great mix of people--some dressed casually, others coming from work in suits, and a few dressed up for a night out. Everyone seemed comfortable, and the vibe was relaxed, friendly, and inviting. It felt like the kind of neighborhood place where regulars know each other, but newcomers are welcomed too.

Steak night is an excellent deal, drink prices are not crazy. Christie is a hoot…read more Nice neighborhood joint