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.

Lazy Oaks hosted one of my company's post work social events. They reserved us a few tables and…read moreprepared food for us that was actually surprisingly good. We were all expecting bar food quality but everything was really good especially the chicken tacos and fruit salad. Major, major props on them for killing the hosting of our event. The bar is decently sized especially when you factor the inside portion and outside portion. However the bathrooms are tiny with only 1 urinal and 1 stall. There was constantly a line when we visited even on a Thursday night. Parking is also very limited. The lot is very small and does not fit many cars. If you're looking for a chill place to hang and grab a beer or two with some friends and watch sports either inside or outside, this will definitely be your kind of place.

Mixed feelings about this place. My husband was really excited to bring me here, he had a beer that…read morehe had enjoyed on a previous visit with his friends. Unfortunately, they no longer had it, which was disappointing but understandable. What stood out more was the service. Each time my husband asked the bartender a question about other beers he could try like the one he had, the responses felt short and dismissive, and the answer was essentially "no" every time. My husband remained patient and friendly throughout, but I believe good service is a big part of what makes an experience enjoyable. That said, the place itself is cute, clean, and has a nice atmosphere. Overall, I'm glad we gave it a try, but I'm not sure I would return.

We'd been saying for a while that we wanted to try different meads, and last night someone pointed…read moreus in the right direction. What a sweet recommendation! From the outside it has that charming little hole-in-the-wall look, but the moment you step inside, you're wrapped in a warm neighborhood vibe. It's comfy, cozy, and the perfect place to relax, catch up with friends, and sip something delicious. We sampled a few different meads, and Saint Michael quickly became a standout. One mead had a bright blackberry soda flavor, another featured smooth vanilla notes that reminded us of a creamy cream soda, and the last tasted like pure honeyed goodness, my personal favorite. The bartender was incredibly friendly and happy to guide us through the options, and the half pours made it easy (and fun!) to try more. If you're looking for a place to just come as you are and hang out with friends, this is it.

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Drew and the whole staff are amazing here!! A secret little gem that we love visiting!! Always…read moresuper cheerful, helpful, and such a positive vibe. Such a great nightcap or pregame spot! I love it here!!

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

After dinner in the area, I stopped by By Popular Demand for drinks on a Tuesday evening with two…read morefriends. First off, great name for a bar. Second, I discovered that they're owned by the same people behind Masraff's. That's a good start. They're located in a shopping center with several other businesses, including a cat vet right next door. While it was busy, I didn't have trouble finding a parking spot. Ambiance (4/5): This is part of where By Popular Demand (BPD) shines. The interior is trendy, with both tabletop seating and more comfortable chairs and sofas. There's a small patio in the front and a larger one on the side. There aren't a ton of seats inside, so think of it as a smaller, more intimate bar. Service (3.5/5): A little slow to start out with as it took our waitress a good while to come and take our order (we were sitting on the front patio). She did apologize for the delay, and she was friendly from there on out, so things improved throughout our evening there. Food (N/A): I had dinner prior so I was on a liquid diet. I have heard they have a pretty awesome steak night on Mondays though. Next time around! Drinks (3.5/5): While they have a full bar, BPD is a cocktail bar. They have 10-12 craft cocktails, plus everything else you would expect at a bar. I went with That Cucumber Drink. I'm always a fan of any cocktail that incorporates cucumber. It was one of the few items on the menu that stood out to me. A decent number of of the offerings are more of your standard cocktails (margaritas, ranch waters, etc.) and a good number have brown liquor (while I prefer clear liquor). Not the best menu for my taste, but that's not to say it's not a solid menu. Next time around, I'll have to stop by for steak night or to try out their food menu.

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.

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.

We came to The General Public on a Wednesday to celebrate my bonus son's 21st birthday and had a…read moregreat experience. Kaila took care of us and her service was excellent, she was attentive, friendly, and offered some great recommendations. While the menu is somewhat limited, everything we ordered came out hot, fast, and really tasty. Everyone in our group enjoyed their burgers, and I especially loved the Brussels sprouts, shrimp salad, and the crab puffs. Parking can be a bit of a hassle in the area, but there is a parking garage adjacent to the restaurant which makes it manageable. Overall, it was a great birthday dinner and I'll definitely be returning.

Came here on a Sunday for brunch. Not sure if it's the location or if the place isn't popular, but…read moreit was fairly empty. Definitely fine by me! Let's get to the food. The Brussel sprouts and crab hush puppies were great. The breakfast skillet, I could have done without. It had absolutely NO flavor. Luckily I asked for some sour cream and they were able to provide it. That's the only reason I was able to slightly enjoy the dish. The drinks. The mimosa was perfect. Hard to mess that up though right? I asked if they had any stouts and if so, if they could provide a sample. I'm so happy I asked for a sample and didn't just order the "one" stout they had. The beer was flat. So disappointing! Overall, the place was okay. I'd more than likely return for their drink happy hour, but it's a hard pass outside of that.

Our parish hosted an event here and I had a lot of fun playing volleyball and pickle ball. There…read morewas about 50 of us and we rented 3 courts . I think it's a fair price ($50 per hour). They had a bar which was cool however I wish they had food. I checked their website prior to coming and it mentioned that there would be a food truck but no food truck showed up. Bummer! There are a lot of tables to eat at. I believe you can bring food but cannot bring your own water bottles. Overall, cool spot to play pickleball & volleyball at.

I visited this place this past Sunday, 3/30. I went for the all you can eat crawfish by Phil's…read moreCrawfish. The price was $35 without sides and $40 with the sides included. I did without the sides. The crawfish was very good, flavorful, and they were decent sizes. I don't do spicy food and the crawfish wasn't too spicy. I definitely appreciated that. I usually don't care for Cajun flavor, but these were really good. The whole setup over there is really nice. Nice vibe and atmosphere. There is an area for sand volleyball and a place where kids can play. The process of getting the crawfish, they really have a good system. You get a band and a to go box. They have places where you can sit, buckets, paper towels, and extra seasonings if you would like to add more. They open up at 1pm. I suggest you get there early if you want a seat and he does run out before close time. However, I did get my money's worth. My only take away is that they should let you know not to throw your to go box away. You use the same box to get the crawfish. As a newcomer, I didn't know that and almost threw mine away. I was with my friend who told me that I am suppose to keep it. Overall, I had a great experience and I will be back. This is a great place for families or friends to meet and enjoy each other's time. Oh, there also is another vendor there who sales ice cream. I tried that and it was so good. Sorry, I can't remember the name.