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    The Local Bar

    4.2 (90 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Ma boi!!!
    Amanda C.

    This was a cool little local spot near my friends area he introduced me to! They make amazing espresso martinis here and service was 100%! Definitely plan to revisit again when I'm in the area

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    Rachel O.

    We were very happy with our first experience here. The food was delicious and decent portions. We did wish the feta jalapeño ranch had more of a spice to it but still good. Lots of TVs and space so great to come on a game day. Service was attentive and decently quick. Overall we hope to come back and try more items.

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    Farrah A.

    My sis and her beau are regulars at Local Bar, mainly for their Thursday Steak night. We recently joined them, as my beau is rarely treated to steak since we are a no-red-meat household. :) If you plan to go for steak night - go early, as they sell out. We got there around 8:30 and just one steak remained. The Local Bar is a stone's throw away from Local Table. I'm no stranger to Local Table (in Cypress and Garden Oaks), and the menu offers some familiar items (hummus, burgers) but also some variety that you won't find at the restaurant, like skillet wings. Full bar, TVs will all the sports, high top and booth seating, and so many neighborhood locals, it's indeed "The" Local Bar, but with elevated food and drinks...

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    We were shocked! Food was fresh, great tasting. Tried the hummus board and margherita pizza with cauliflower crust. We can't wait to be back to this spot. Food was amazing and house Chardonnay for $6 during happy hour - very smooth. Service was speedy and atmosphere was clean and trendy. A 5-star from me is rare so visit this gem!

    Basil gimlet
    Janelle R.

    Local bar is casual, without an overly "sports bar" feel. Great location for Towne Lake and Bridgeland residents. They have some of the same menu items as Local Table, so the food is really good. The craft cocktails are always nice, too. I got the basil gimlet (pictured) and the blueberry martini. Both were excellent.

    Mango Margarita
    Yvette M.

    First time trying out this establishment and I had a Fabulous time with great service as well. The atmosphere was relaxing and fun at the same time and the food was amazing. I can't wait to go back:)

    Matt G.

    Nestled right next-door to local table, local bars where you go to get your bar food fix The giant pretzel is amazing!! Just like you would expect from a baseball, football game, or county fair, it really hit the spot that night. Great selection of beers and spirits. The staff is amazing! The bartenders and waitresses are always extremely friendly and attentive. The place is usually pretty clean, considering it is specifically a bar. You actually see employees from local table over to local bar to help out or to get specific drinks made. I love coming coming. here, especially since it is walking distance. Rock solid five stars.

    Chocolate martini. Dessert on point!
    Nadia V.

    The Local Bar is, in all its glory, my actual local bar. Its the fresh food, heavy pours, and hand crafted cocktails that keep bringing me back. It doesn't matter if it's for a quick bite or a several hour, much needed social therapy session with my crew -- this is my go to spot. What to try: hummus board, pizza, burger. Their food menu was recently consolidated so there are less options but I'm not complaining. Thursday nights are my favorite because it's Steak Night. $23 gets you a beautiful steak and either side of fries or a salad. Go with the salad - it's really good. The plate is big enough to split if you're not too hungry or decide to order something else. The Brussels are fixed exactly like next door at Local Table and IYKYK (order them). If you decide to come as a large group on the weekend I recommend calling ahead of time as they offer live music and it can get busy. Service is always good but especially when Warren is behind the bar. Come as you are because there's nothing pretentious going on here.

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    Nice it is adult only. Hit or miss in the appetizers. Service is good. Happy hour is 2-7. Best part.

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    the servers were very rude. do not recommend if you want to have a nice night out. food is way over priced for what you get

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    The Local Bar is killing it- great for a drink and convo after work on on a beautiful weekend!

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    Nice quiet spot in the neighborhood. Great food and staff here. Well ran and detailed oriented to customer service.

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    Good selection of IPA's and whiskeys. Great staff and food, the wings are always my go to choice.

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    Awesome food! Great job! All staff are great . No complaints! I love zahir! He's amazing

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    My husband and I visited Cheroots Lounge on a Friday evening to meet up with friends, and we had…read moresuch a wonderful experience. The atmosphere was relaxed and perfect for meaningful conversation -- great food, great company, and an overall grown‑and‑comfortable vibe. This was actually my first time trying a cigar, and the gentleman who helped us was amazing. I forgot the name of the cigar he recommended, but his customer service was top‑tier. He listened, knew exactly what I would enjoy, and made the whole experience easy and enjoyable. And let me tell you -- I loved it so much that I would absolutely go back and do it again. Cheroots Lounge is a great spot for good energy, good people, and a smooth evening out. Highly recommend.

    Service was outstanding above and beyond Server Mars not only took care she knew how to follow…read morethrough service until we paid there was no pressure to pay no get out of here quick she was friendly heard us and did an amazing job very professional! Food selection was simple but done right and with great flavor BlackCherry Cheese Cake and Wings were very flavorful! Ambiance was exactly what I expected it to be Cigar choices was outstanding Ron the manager made you feel like you belonged and welcomed that Man was very professional and accommodating we definitely will be back and looking forward to experiencing a night like last night Can't say anything wrong had a great date night with my wife! And I don't give details on my experiences and names like this! So if I do it's because you left an impression on my experience! Take a bow and just know people do see your hard work

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    4.4(25 reviews)
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    Ambiance: Local wine bar in Katy with upscale modern decor featuring a nice bar and multiple…read morelounge/table options I would have loved to give Cork It 4 or 5 stars but the conversation I had with the bartender as I was closing out completely changed my entire experience. This is a nicely decorated bar with a decent wine menu, unique crafted cocktails, and well-displayed appetizers/boards. Great for a date night or individual hanging out at the bar. I run a local social club and we have a WhatsApp group where I shared Cork It and we decided to meetup here on a Tuesday evening. When I arrived at 6pm, there were only 4 people at the bar. We slowly had people from our group trickle in and I would say by 7-8pm, there were about 12 of us in total. We took up 4 of the tables, however there was still plenty of bar/lounge seating as well as a large table in the corner for other patrons. The service was incredibly slow. Took about 10 mins per person to place and receive a drink order, food took a significantly long time. From 6-8pm, I only had the chance to order one drink. Mind you, there were never more than 15-20 patrons at one time (including our group). None of us complained or were upset about the service/wait time. When I went to close out, the bartender complained to me about bringing in so many people and said I should have booked an event/party with them so they "could have been prepared." This wasn't a party or event I was hosting. This was quite literally 12 people who arrived at different times, sitting at open tables or the bar to socialize and order a drink/menu item. In this economy and with how much local places are struggling, I cannot imagine telling a customer they "brought in too much business." I was told Tuesdays are usually "dead." It seemed like she just didn't want to have to actually be busy for 2 hours. As a local community organizer/supporter, I cannot continue to support any place that complains about new customers. If they do not want groups, that's something that could have been shared as we started filling up their tables. Any bar that can't comfortably handle 15 patrons at a time is clearly inexperienced and not expecting to grow. To act like we overwhelmed them is wild. I would think the goal for any bar would be to have their tables taken up at prime dinner time.

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    3.2(23 reviews)
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    The Angry Elephant - Lots of seating at the Bar!!!!!

    Lots of seating at the Bar!!!!!

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