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    Porch Swing Pub

    3.5 (241 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    PORCH SWING PUB ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Juke Box
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Veggie pizza
    Vinh N.

    I used to go to the Porch Swing's sister bar, Front Porch, in Midtown regularly. I get nostalgic for its late night kitchen so I decided to stop in Porch Swing for the first time in over ten years. The place has aged a bit and the inside is more rustic than Front Porch ever was. The menu and kitchen are pretty much the same; solid food at late hours. The pizza is better than what I remember although they could cook the pie a little longer. The bar itself has specials Monday through Thursday. Mondays and Tuesday probably being the cheapest with its 3 dollar and 4 dollar beers respectively. The website is outdated and doesn't have the current prices so don't be surprised when the bill comes out higher.

    Bar
    Fabian R.

    Went in a random day to kill time while waiting for an event and it was a great choice. The place has plenty of parking and the sign is noticeable from the street. I sat at the bar and the waitress was very helpful. They offered 75¢ wings so I ordered 10. Overall great deal and the beer was cold. I'll stop by for sure when in the area.

    Neighborhood bar
    Garfield N.

    I've been to this bar many times while my car is being washed! John is the bartender there and he is pretty good and engaging. This place reminds me of Cheers where the people know your name when you walk in! I've given them 5 stars in the past but I think 4.5 is more appropriate. Tell em I sent you lol GN3

    Fun activities at Santa's Tavern
    Justin T.

    Back before Christmas pop ups became a thing, Porch Swing Pub was doing Christmas right. I have only come during the holiday and my squad and I had a good time. I don't remember the pricing, but I believe it was a set price to partake in their Christmas festivities. This came with a table set up with plates with Christmas cookies, icing, and sprinkles. Check out my pics for my amazing decorating skills. The holiday drinks offered looked pretty but was mid at best. The music was good as was the decorations. Porch Swing is located on the corner near Heights Blvd and Washington. There is plenty of parking. The location is a little on the older side and I feel like it's one of those spots that have lots of regulars coming in. They have daily specials and happy hour. The food menu is actually pretty big with lots of options to choose from. Overall, it's a decent spot on a street with lots of bar options. I'd come back if invited.

    Outside
    Jando S.

    While it feels more like a large dive bar than a pub, Porch Swing is far more versatile of a drinking hole than most nightlife spots in The Heights. There are lots of reasons to come here, whether it's their daily food specials, happy hour, or simply needing a venue where a lot of people an gather without the pretension. The place is bigger than it looks. They've got a good ample amount of indoor and outdoor seating and is ideal for groups all around. They've got a pool table, darts, and lots of TVs for watching sports. Parking isn't an issue as they've got a decent sized dedicated lot. Beware of the men's restrooms since every trip I've taken has ended in regret. (#1) Their array of food items is pretty typical for pub fare, but I'd venture most folks here are for the wings and the pizza. There do offer an array of finger foods from chicken tenders to chips & queso to loaded fries. Some are partial to their wraps, sandwiches, and burgers but I'd only go this route to curb any potential hangover. When in doubt, I'd say the pizza is the thing to get. Given all the taps and bottled beers they have, I'd almost be quick to call them a beer bar if they didn't already have a full bar. The have a range of domestic and a small selection of imported beers. Interestingly they have a dedicated selection of single malt scotch, which is definitely gets a thumbs up. While the folks behind the counter are nice, I do think they're somewhat understaffed. The wait times for drinks has been my biggest issue and I've been more apt to order food knowing that it'll come to my table or area quicker than a drink. While I think they're a solid, no frills bar with a decent amount of things to offer, I'd stick to less busy times for the most ideal visits. ___________ (#1) Hold your breath for 6 minutes. Don't pass out.

    Inside main area
    Jeff N.

    First time visit. Sat 12 noon, not too early but maybe a little. Place has its own lot which is really nice, plenty of parking and once inside plenty of tables inside and out. Cool vibe to the place, not a dive bar but not to fancy either...friendly and inviting. Greeted when we walked in and also when we left. Not to many staff as it wasn't very busy so not sure if the bar would of become packed/busy how the staff would of handled it. We came for the crawfish as it is crawfish season, waitstaff took our order and we had our food within 10 mins. They do have a full menu if you have someone in your group that doesn't want crawfish. Crawfish price today was $7.99 per lb, corn and taters are extra. Hot and seasoned very well...great flavor. The only thing I can complain about is the fact that they don't have sweet tea, now they do offer sweet tea made per glass using cold unsweet tea and simple syrup but I passed....sweet tea is never good when you take unsweet and add stuff to it.. The waitstaff was very good and checked on us often and refilled drinks and made sure we had everything we needed. Will come back for sure..

    Jalepino poppers $7.0 . Pretty pathetic.
    Marvin S.

    Stopped in here for the first time. We ordered drinks and the Jalepino poppers as a starter while we decided what to eat. When the Jalepino poppers turned up I was disappointed as they were pretty lame..... 6 poppers for $7.0. I wanted to drink up and go and eat somewhere else, but my partner wanted to stay and have pizza. Based on the Jalepino poppers I didn't hold out much hope on the pizza. When it turned up I was pleasantly surprised.... better value and tasting than the poppers. The bar has a good vibe about it and the bar tenders were friendly. I will be back here.

    Holidays 2023
    Lisa G.

    Always a fun place and the staff are so friendly and take good care of you! My favorite place to go during the holidays! They decorate and have fun interactive places to take photos with friends.

    Buffalo chicken wrap with fries and a cold beer  so good! They have the best Buffalo sauce!
    Carolyn H.

    We love coming to Porch Swing Pub. The staff are always so kind and friendly!!! PSP has great beer choices and a yummy menu. We tried their wings (hot & spicy garlic) and Buffalo chicken wrap. Both were so good!! We love that they have specials too. PSP is also pet friendly! We will definitely be back soon!

    Large Pizza; amazing crust!

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    Amazing vibe as usual! John gets us on Thursday but Sarah crushes it on Tuesdays! Bring your #cousin!

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    Staff is awesome, affordable drinks, great for when I want to decompress after a long day.

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    Great food, great conversation with staff. Go see Xavier and Ashley. Have not had a dish I did not enjoy so far.

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    Hugh O'Connors - Spring Branch

    4.2(140 reviews)
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    Visited here midweek after going to a Yelp event at the nearby Regal. I'd seen this spot a few…read moretimes when dining with colleagues nearby and assured myself I'd check it out as soon as I could. I'm glad I did! When walking in it wasn't crowded but there were a fair amount of guests for a near 10 pm crowd on a Wednesday. I went and sat at the bar to which I was immediately greeted and provided menus. Food & Drink - 5* I immediately ordered some wings and fried pickles and peppers. Then I debated between the Irish Stew or the Shepherd's Pie. When I inquired, both are great but advised I should go with the Shepherd's Pie. Off to races we go. Fried pickles and peppers, delicious, the batter isn't over the top yet doesn't fall off terribly. The cilantro jalapeño sauce is a fantastic pairing. The wings -- great, nice crisp, flavor was not necessarily what I expected, I couldn't place it at the time it they were good. Now, the shepherd's pie, wow, this dish was addicting. I'd come back over and over for this while sabotaging in semblance of a balanced diet. Just makes me know that the Irish stew is likely equally fantastic. The drinks, well, I can't speak to cocktails but the Guinness was delicious, cold, with nice collar/head. Can't go wrong with that! Service - 5* Everything one would want. Friend, fast, and attentive. Water was always full and was asked if needed anything multiple times. The only thing I didn't get proactively was napkins, but when I asked, I was provided some quickly. Cost - 4.5* Overall, I think, subjectively speaking, everything here is pretty well priced. The shepherd's pie may be a tad overpriced but it's worth it in how delicious it is. Overall - 5* This was a pleasant surprise to visit and I will certainly come back. Subjectively the location is good and bad. Being next to the improv and movie theater I'm sure helps attract many patrons for these businesses. At the same time, this joint, with a loyal following, would sustain business and "feel" better as a free standing establishment in a more neighborhood type environment. Nevertheless, great place, would recommend people stop in even if they aren't visiting the stalwart attractions in the area.

    Tip: If you have tickets to the movies or improv in the complex, they will give you 10% off your…read morebill before or after the show. Food: Onion rings (4.5/5) - really good. The batter is hard to describe. It's like a soft tender crust that doesn't crumble if that makes sense! Im not a big fan of onion rings in general but these are really good. Chicken wings, honey siracha flavor (3/5) - the sauce was tasty with subtle spiciness, however the chicken meat itself didn't have any seasoning & relies on the sauce to carry all the flavor. Also, they were cooked hard (actually overcooked) especially the smaller flat pieces. They asked a couple times if everything is ok. Perhaps I should have asked for a new batch that wasn't overcooked. BYO Guiness burger (3.5/5) - definitely have a made at home burger feel. I could have used a little seasoning (salt) on the burger, but it was ok. Service was really good (5/5). Multiple servers checked on us. All were very attentive. Atmosphere (4/5) - liked the sports bar vibe with all the TVs and the upbeat background music. They also have outside patio seating in the front that looked pretty cool with a large tv. Overall rating is a 3.5. I'm gonna round down to 3 because the food left me wanting better. I would try them again if I was headed to the Improv to see if it was just an off night or maybe just drinks.

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