The Den

After hitting up Davenport, we made our way next door to McElroy's Pub for a drink. Located in…read moreUpper Kirby, while I Ubered, there is free street parking around. Ambiance (3.5/5): Pretty much your typical Irish pub. Chill, lots of wood, a decent amount of TVs. The type of casual spot where you can have a good beer, talk, and watch a soccer game. Which is exactly what we did since the World Cup was going on. We sat at the bar. They also have a patio in the back, but I didn't check it out. Service (4/5): McElroy's wasn't too busy when we arrived, but service was solid. We had a beer, closed out, and we were on our way. Food (N/A): We were on a liquid diet, but I did notice that they have free hot dogs during Astros games. That's a pretty awesome perk. Drinks (4/5): As you would expect, heavy on beer though they have a full bar. When I'm at an Irish pub, I'm going to go with an Irish or British beer. They have a good number of those options too. Plus daily happy hours, including weekends, and daily specials. I love a bar that has a good number of deals. You'll find that here.

Nice little dive bar, got a bar, got some booths, got some games, got some slot pool tables great…read moreservices and some food specials (not every day). Also have Kilkenny Ale on tap. That's amazing. Great service, friendly people.

Darts

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The Bull & Bear Tavern and Eatery

3.6(240 reviews)

15.3 mi•Westchase

We've been coming here the past few years and despite ownership and menu changes, it remains one of…read morethe few places around to get a beer under $5. The food is very good - a mix of pub fare and authentic Irish to match the atmosphere. We particularly love the cheese curds, potato skins and loaded baked potato soup, but the shepherds pie, corned beef and cabbage, and fall off the bone lamb shank are just as good. The true surprise is the pizza - by far the best in Houston! They recently brought in darts and pool tables, and regularly host trivia and karaoke! Rarely do you find a place that feels like home, but the staff is wonderful and welcoming and the vibes are right. We can't recommend it enough!

Excellent food and ambiance of old style Brit Pub. And it was totally updated over Memorial Day…read more2026 -- If you haven't been since then you will be shocked. The location at Kirkwood Rd and Westheimer Rd is over 20 years. It goes to show that when Houston "updates" a business, they spare no expense. The shopping center is 30 years old but updated every 5 years. Other main tenant is SPEC's Liquor and Wine Retail store just 100 feet away.The rehab team did a great job. The place was getting a bit seedy -- but now the floor plan is opened up and MORE LARGE SCREEN TV's THAN A BUFFALO WINGS store. And even with the rehab the owners have kept prices in "reason". One thing I like is TWO HAPPY HOURS -- great idea in Houston where thousands of us work shifts in Oil & Gas, Medical / Hospitals and Space Center JSC. The first Happy is 5-7p and the 2nd is 9p to ?? Closing. Kitch is also great food and open until 9 or so. We know Westheimer is the real MAIN ST of Houston and Bull has a lot of competion but they don't forget customer service and good food there. Check out the NEW LOOK !!

4.6 mi•Montrose, River Oaks

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Cheese curds and house sauce.

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Pimlico Irish Pub - River Oaks

4.4(116 reviews)

I never understood why Pimlico's had a crowd on weekdays or why my friend talked about a bar's…read moresteak so much... until I went. Steak night starts at 7, which means that's when they start taking orders. If you want to beat the rush, you should already be in your seat by 6:30-6:45. It's a two-man show on steak night. The husband is outside grilling everything on what looks like a standard home grill while the wife is taking orders. Orders go out in batches. They're definitely efficient and work as fast as they can, but with that comes a little abruptness- they aren't the friendliest, but they're focused on getting everyone fed. We got there at 7:05 and didn't get our food until 8:25. Was the wait worth it? Absolutely. The steak was tender and juicy. The lamb chop was charred perfectly. And surprisingly enough, the sausage was my favorite. It was JUICY. When you bite into it, the juices literally burst out. Something had a little kick to it... it wasn't the sauce, but I actually liked it. The jalapeño cheddar mashed potatoes were also great.

I go here for the Meat Mojo steak nights! Available Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. The food…read moretakes a while to come out, but everything is being made to order, and it's definitely worth the wait. I get the full rack of lamb which comes with their ninja sauce and pineapples. For my side, I get the mashed potatoes. The lamb chops are the absolute best I've ever had! So tender, juicy, and smoky. All their sauces are so good too and compliments the meat perfectly! If you can't handle spice, I'd recommend just sticking to their ninja sauce though. The pineapple and mashed potatoes provide a nice break from all the meat as well.

One of 4 outdoor seating areas.

Nice patio

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Mo's Irish Pub

3.4(414 reviews)

23.7 mi

MATT was one of the best bartenders makes sure everything is always right he's been taking care of…read moreme since I found out about this place he has the best customer service ever and the only reason I keep coming back please make sure to ask for him !

I've been coming here for the past three years, and Matt is hands down the best bartender I've…read moreencountered. I've visited other locations of the same establishment, but none of them have matched the level of customer service, attentiveness, and professionalism that he consistently provides. He's always welcoming, remembers regulars, keeps up with everyone even when it's busy, and makes sure every guest has a great experience. Matt's excellent service is a big part of why I keep coming back. If you're lucky enough to have him as your bartender, you're in great hands!

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Saint Arnold Brewing Company

4.4(1.3k reviews)

3.7 mi•Northside Village

Saint Arnold's brewery is a local brewery where they do everything in the brewing process from…read morestart to finish. They ship and sell their beers all over Texas and Louisiana. They offer tours of their brewery so you get to see how it all works and it's a free tour! There are certain times for the tour and the staff can help you with time and dates. Huge outdoor patio and there is an indoor seating restaurant area as well. Family friendly and dog friendly. Lots of food and beer options.

It's might be petty on my side but I'm taking off a star because of how terrible their heirloom…read moreTomato Salad. For $15 plus $5 for chicken, you'd expect it to be at least a decent sized salad and have salad stuff in there but you just get a few pieces of chicken and a green goo with just a few and I mean this literally, a few pieces of arugula? I guess I should have read the fine print which didn't mention lettuce but how can you call something a salad that doesn't have any kind of green leaves? I have been coming here a few times a year for various events but the place just doesn't seem to have any sort of a niche...yeah they have beer but I could get that down the street at any pub. They don't even bother putting ice in their water coolers anymore either.

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Velvet Oak Tavern

So glad I live so close to a place that has late-night eats and entertainment. I was craving a…read moreburger and stopped in with my husband after he got off work. We both ordered the regular house Burger, mine without cheese. It came out 10 minutes after ordering and it smelled so good. I asked for a side of ranch for my fries and dug in. The burger is solid, thick patty and very well seasoned. The fries were also bomb. Very seasoned with (i think) slap yo mama seasoning and I killed the entire thing. Im excited to go back and try other things. I saw people order some spinach dip and queso and those looked so good! I want to try at some point. Next time!

Jeremy, the Owner, came to say HI and introduce himself and check on everything personally…read more Really trying to connect with the neighborhood and customers. They have Great food and good prices - and the cocktails were all spot on! We can't wait to come back

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Hugh O'Connors - Spring Branch

4.2(143 reviews)

8.9 mi•Spring Branch

Grabbed dinner at Hugh O'Connors before heading to a comedy show at Improv…read more Hands down the best stew I've ever had. Every piece of beef was tender. The flavor was amazing. Truly a dish I'll remember forever. Highly recommend. My husband had the fish and chips. Forgot to get a picture of his. For dessert we had the bread pudding. It was delicious. Looking forward to going back. They got busy, but the staff were great.

One of my goto futbol pubs since I live in the area. So many memories here from watching the World…read moreCup finals with a packed house to catching Champions League on a random afternoon, to the weekend Liverpool watch parties... Always a good crowd for match days. They've got a solid beer selection on tap and a great whiskey list too.. Great location in the MarQ, you can start or end the night here after catching a movie or dinner nearby. Classic pub food on the menu like Shepherd's pie, Burgers, or Fish n'Chips (one of my favorites here). Appetizers like wings and fried pickles are solid too. Service has always been fairly consistent. Bathroom is small, so keep that in mind. It's not a huge place and the booths and tables fill up fast when it's busy. (They do have a small outdoor patio which helps.) St. Patty's day can be pretty fun here too (check the calendar for events) They also have happy hour and daily specials, definitely worth checking out!

Barside

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Finn MacCool's Irish Bar

4.7(12 reviews)

17.4 mi•Energy Corridor

What an adorable find!…read more We've been to this shopping center several times over the years and have made note of the little Irish bar in the corner. Well, we finally decided to stop in before grabbing dinner next door, and I'm so glad we did! It was about 5 p.m. midweek, so the crowd was light. We sat at the bar and I ordered the Irish Cider that was on tap. It was cold and crisp and refreshing. Not too sweet. The service was friendly and the atmosphere was adorable. We're definitely coming back next time we find ourselves nearby.

I first visited Finn MacCool's Irish Bar on St. Patrick's Day, and happy to have stumbled upon this…read moregem. The pub can be found within a shopping center off Eldridge Pkwy with plenty of nearby parking and proximity to a fun cigar shop. The bar allows outside food, and the adjacent pizza shop seems to be a popular choice. The service is friendly, and they feature live music, a large indoor and outdoor space, and, most importantly, pour a great Guinness. Five stars.

3.2 mi•Downtown, Fourth Ward

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Shay McElroy's Irish Pub

3.3(86 reviews)

I have to give this a 1 Star because no food. Seriously?? You are the only Irish pub in the area…read moreand no fish and chips? No bangers and mash? I'm sorry but that is just unacceptable. Service was okay though.

Great place, Kayla is a great bartender makes excellent drinks and very professional.read more

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Saint Bernard's Pub

4.9(15 reviews)

2.2 mi•Second Ward

I love this place! People are friendly. Drinks are great! Ashley and Erik and awesomeread more

Always a great time! Drinks are VERY reasonably priced, the music is good, and it's almost never…read moresuper crowded. The crowd that goes tends to be very easy going, no one gets rowdy. A great quality neighborhood bar that my friends and I have been enjoying for a long time now.

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Nefarious R.

1 year ago

I used to LOVE The Den! Myself and my coworkers frequent this establishment quite often and the service has always been great and food pretty good for bar food, but I think recently something has changed. Apparently there is a new owner/manager and he does not acknowledge his clientele AT ALL! He will walk right past you and not even say "Hello, or thank you" NOTHING! Not only once, but every time we are there he does not even look our way! Not just us either. Guess what, WE are UH Employees! You would think he would show appreciation for our support, but we get NOTHING AT ALL! This is SAD, the food is decent...could be better, the atmosphere is pretty good, but mostly when he is not there it's much better. We just want some type of appreciation for our business because there are so many other choices where we could take our hard earn dollars. Note: The Regular Guys there are Wonderful and very accommodating, they are the Bomb! The Owner, Do better please! read more

craig v.

16 years ago

The inside is nice and very inviting. However, this is the only positive for this pub. The staff are absolutely rude and hardly have a clue on how to treat a customer. On top of the that the ownder is can be seen drunk towards closing hours accosting customers. I would not recommend comming to this pub unless you are a friend of the establishment. read more

Hanny G.

8 years ago

Friendly bar tender, good drinks, good food, I recommend this place. Saw my uncle there which was awkward but GREAT PLACE!

Ali Z.

2 years ago

Good selection of beers on tap. Good sandwiches and tacos. Good and responsive service, short-handed and all.

Larry S.

4 years ago

Really digging these Fries! Friendly joint and a great burger! And really digging these fries!

Robin W.

106

14 years ago

Good cheap drinks. Not much space to sit. It's convenient. That's about it.

Sheil P.

13 years ago

Just your typical bar. Better beer selection than most though.

Paula B.

9 years ago

Outstanding experience...great service ,highly recommended

Jasen B.

239

110

10 years ago

I could eat sandwiches here every, single, day.

The Den - sportsbars - Updated September 2026

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Unfortunately, I won't be returning to Little Woodrow's after my experience here…read more While the drinks are severely overpriced, the reason I'm leaving a 1 star review is because of the behavior/service from the bartenders. In my opinion, the bartending staff appeared to make assumptions about who they believed would or wouldn't tip based on appearance, and I found that incredibly disappointing. My guest and I waited roughly 20 minutes just to get a single drink while multiple bartenders spent time talking among themselves. When we were finally acknowledged, the service we received was noticeably different from the experience of other customers seated nearby, who were greeted promptly, checked on frequently, and treated with a much higher level of attentiveness. What makes this especially frustrating is that I was a bartender while I was in college many years ago. I understand the service industry, I understand that tip-based jobs can be unpredictable, and I also understand that not every guest tips the same. Some leave 20% or more, some don't, and that's simply part of the profession. Personally, I always tip well above the industry standard because I've been on the other side of the bar. The problem is that it's not a bartender's job to decide, before serving someone, who is or isn't worth their time based on how they look or how they're dressed. Every guest deserves the same respect, courtesy, and level of service. Great hospitality means giving everyone a fair experience and letting your service--not assumptions--determine the outcome. I also think about the couples who work 60-hour weeks and only get one date night a month. Imagine finally getting that one evening together, looking forward to relaxing, only to have the experience soured because someone behind the bar decided you didn't look like you'd tip enough to deserve good service. That's a pretty disheartening and disrespectful way to treat paying customers. I sincerely hope management reminds the staff that exceptional service should be consistent for everyone, regardless of first impressions. Until then, I'll be taking my business elsewhere.

The first note for anyone to know is that parking is very limited aside from the surrounding…read morestreets in the neighborhood. I highly recommend folks ride share here. The second note is it's very common to have to present an ID at these types of sports bars so make sure you have it on ya! This venue has a decent layout but there are some areas that are not great. Particularly the tables near the bar where one has to line up to order. Alot of people will queue up in this area which becomes tiresome if you're sitting at these select tables. It's just a poor location to have placed the primary spot for folks to order and I feel this could easily be corrected (having owned a bar myself). The outdoor patio has a fair amount of deck chairs and patio tables, some uncovered, others under an overhang. This can make for a bit of trouble if it's a rainy day. The space is decently sized with enough TVs to catch the main events. This leads me to service. There are no roving servers so this effectively means one has to queue up and wait to place their order. This is what I like to call adding "friction" to the point of sale. This bar is hit and miss with queue times. They can have the same amount of bartenders and sometimes it's quick, other times you could be standing there a good amount of time. This means you're missing out on conversation with friends or looking for the tv that has the event you're interested in while you wait. All of these types of struggles could be remedied with changing how they operate. This typically isn't too large of an issue on a normal night but it definitely is on event days / weekends. The bathrooms can get pretty messy at times too (at least for men). I've never asked the ladies I come here with how their side is but I'd certainly hope it's better. Now, that leads to food and drink. Food is limited with vendors that come in and serve whatever. Crawfish, bbq, hot dogs, burgers, etc. Their website and socials will list these sometimes though they are not always up to date. For drinks, don't come here looking for any decent cocktails or wine selection. Sure, they can make basic ones or have some basic wines but it's limited. This is a liquor/mixer and beer type bar where speed/volume is the focus for the bartenders. Overall, I don't dislike this Little Woodrow's location as it is a bit more low key than some of the others but it comes with some considerations too. I will say, I do like that they tend to have more main events than other spots nearby and the vibe isn't nearly as off-putting as some of the others.

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Cinco de mayo specials. They also had happy hour I was able to catch the end of it. The highlight…read moreof the show here was the oysters for me. I saw this on IG and was not disappointed GoOysta is the name of it inside. Will definitely be back n

The food is amazing. A couple is preparing the food to the left and the bar is to the right. Really…read morelarge bar. Great for sporting events. No selection of wines which I get it it's a sports bar. I like that they played the sound for the games. That's really important. Met the owner really nice young man! I live in EADO, it's walkable. The only downside was the price gouging for parking during FIFA, even for customers coming in to watch the game there. Not cool

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Came here thinking it would be a nice place to try...the environment was on point I think maybe we…read morejust came on a bad night? The patio outside and dj on the inside was a great idea but for it to be a Friday night around 7 pm we were the only ones there which I thought was a red flag but we insisted on trying it.. Food had great deals and at the end when we paid they did not stay true to the deals....we got sliders and burger and drinks which was nothing over the top I would say the sliders were the best there... Service was okay was waiting on our server for a while which I understand can be normal to an extent but we were the only ones there besides staff I personally wouldn't recommend this place unless maybe they had an event going on....i walked in and said hello to the first bartender at the outside bar and he did not either pay attention or just was ignoring us....said bye heading out and the same overall 4/10 place

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Loved the saloon, hated the parking. This saloon does have a rather large parking lot but it's all…read morevalet. You must be familiar with this part of Houston to know exactly where to park for free. Me and my friends did but I just wanted to prepare you in case you aren't. Once you get past the parking. The saloon itself it pretty dope!! As soon as you walk through the door, you're greeted with cheerful staff. The interior looked to be wooden all around. The walls, tables, chairs, bar, literally everything was made of wood! But it was the light colored wood and it looked sooo cool as the neon EDM lights reflected off of it! The serve hookah here in about 7 different flavors! I recommend mint and apple!! It hits!! The waitresses wear the latest savage x fenty garments!! Love it because that brand is black owned!!! Everybody looked great tho!! Dj was up top and had the saloon going wild!! They serve a full menu until 12 I think!! Buddy ordered us fries, wings. Mod sticks, and thier black berry margs!!! Delicious. The wings were cooked through, crispy on the outside with house made garlic lemon pepper dry seasoning and house made buffalo sauce. Huge plasma screen tvs display the games and music videos. This place is a banger!!

The Dog House Tavern

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Fun local Vibe pub like . We watched World Cup there - darts , pool and bring or have food…read moredelivered

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A solid local dive bar and gem on the east side…read more If you're looking for solid people, good drinks, and staying in the area then this is the place for you! They have indoor and outdoor areas. Outdoors has long picnic tables which allow for plenty of seating and groups. Indoors has bar seating and a few tables. They also have a few arcade games if that's your cup of tea. Sometimes they have food being served outdoors too and, while I haven't had any, a lot of people do seem to order it. Their parking lot is a bit limited unfortunately... that being said we're always lucky to get a spot. The bathrooms are single stall but for a dive bar are quite clean. The ladies room has tampons and such stocked which is a really nice touch !

I love the vibe and the bartenders are great. I like the rotating frozen and happy hour is a good…read moredeal

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