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2207 Richmond Ave. Houston, TX 77098-3308
713-526-1702
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5002 Seawall Blvd. Galveston, TX 77550
409-740-3581
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12220 Murphy Stafford, TX 77477
281-561-9653
http://www.myspace.com/bbwolfs1 Stafford-area drinkers and sports fans could hardly ask for a more welcoming spot than BB Wolf's. This semi-smoky Murphy Road tavern sports a blue-collar vibe and bartenders who ask for customers' names before taking their drink orders. Weekly poker and pool nights fill up the multitude of gaming tables, and a stage in the corner hosts live music. Hockey fans will find a special breed of camaraderie here, as Canada's sport of kings is often in progress on the array of televisions. More >>
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22756 Westheimer Katy, TX 77450
281-391-4167
http://www.babaloocafe.net Nestled in the rear of the Villagio center in Cinco Ranch is Babaloo, a sizable new bar and café. With the giant oval bar as its centerpiece, the large, solitary room has windows on three sides for a view of Villagio's massive patio area. Babaloo works on the tapas premise of doling out small dishes with drinks, but bar sales make up the bulk of the business. This well-stocked bar provides drinkers an ample selection, attracting a more mature crowd that takes the time to savor their libations. More >>
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15970 City Walk Blvd. Sugar Land, TX 77478
281-494-0774
http://www.sherlockspubco.com
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5510 Morningside Houston, TX 77005
713-942-9900
http://www.sherlockspubco.com Within the Sherlock's family, every Baker Street Pub is the same, and every Baker Street Pub is different: heavy, rich wooden tables and chairs, comfy leather booths and plenty of nooks beckoning groups of friends to settle in for the night. The menu is loaded with standard pub fare, including some authentic British dishes, and the décor is bound to include a smattering of beer signs, England references and mood lighting. The Rice Village location caters to nearby students as well as folks from the neighborhood, and boasts a kitchen that serves grub right up until 2 a.m. When the weather is amiable, the welcoming front patio makes a fine hangout. More >>
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2540 University Blvd. Houston, TX 77005
713-521-7222
http://www.bambouhouston.com Careful: This Latin lounge on top of the Village Arcade building at Kirby and University is easy to miss. Find its two big glass doors on a Friday or Saturday night, though, and you'll discover a room full of movers and groove-shakers. DJs spin from an elevated platform facing the door, while an array of couches and tables ring the sunken dance floor. For those who decline bottle service, two bars dole out the goods all night long, while small outdoor patios allow folks to survey the goings-on below. Fridays are free, but be prepared for a cover charge on Saturdays. More >>
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2616 Louisiana St. Houston, TX 77006
713-523-1008
http://www.barmunich.com In the midst of Midtown's bustling bar universe sits Bar Munich, a watering hole geared less towards quick cocktails and domestic longnecks and more towards an enriching Old World beer experience. The bar's Web site heavily touts its German leanings, a welcome change from Midtown's usual yuppie hustle and bustle - but don't get too excited, there are no busty girls in dirndls serving suds or oom-pah bands playing on the patio. Think modern Germany, where you might find Teutonic twentysomethings taking up WiFi space and watching soccer matches. Bar Munich serves five varieties of Hoffbrau brew direct from the real Munich (or München), plus most every other domestic beer you can imagine, including locals such as St. Arnold's and Blonde Bombshell. They also offer a line of pretzels and wursts to go with your liquid dinner, in line with other Houston establishments' move towards "fancy" hot dogs. More >>
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19940 Kuykendahl Spring, TX 77379
281-353-7501
http://www.barebackbar.com Though its location off a fairly empty stretch of Kuykendahl Road makes it feel almost like the middle of nowhere, Bareback has its charm. The large warehouse has a full selection of beers and spirits in a saloon-like atmosphere. Large roll-top doors open to allow breezes to flow through the building when the weather's amicable, and the walls are littered with rodeo photos and old signs. A full kitchen offers up a selection of burgers and other bites, while pool and shuffleboard tables provide some entertainment. The dance floor in the center of the bar fills up when bands come through, and an additional beer helps draw off the overflow when crowds swell in the spring and summer. More >>
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5830 Spencer Highway Pasadena, TX 77505
281-487-1011
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8684 Louetta Road Spring, TX 77379
281-378-7070
http://www.bayouadrink.com
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2409 Grant Street Houston, TX 77006
713-522-2867
http://www.bayoucitybar.com Right across the street from South Beach in the heart of Montrose is Bayou City Bar & Grill, a quaint and more intimate version of its neighbor. It gets a bit crowded on the weekends, but Bayou City is also one of the area's livelier spots during the week. A dance floor and a few places to sit surround the bar in the middle of the club, which serves up $2 domestic beers from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Tuesdays are also amateur strip night, and the ever-popular "50-cent Fridays" are still in effect. The black lights on the dance floor are harsh on white clothing, but with the amount of bare skin on display here, that isn't too much of a problem. More >>
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500 Texas Ave Houston, TX 77002
713-221-8883
http://www.bayouplace.com
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2719 S. Richey St. Houston, TX 77017
713-944-2720
http://www.beasislandclub.com
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10581 Highway 6 Sugar Land, TX 77498
877-850-5131
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12057 Beamer Road Houston, TX 77098
281-464-8825
http://www.planethoustonamx.com
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1131 Uptown Park Blvd. Houston, TX 77056
713-552-9271
http://www.belvedereinfo.com A green sign above an oversized door heralds Belvedere, nestled unassumingly in the Uptown Park shopping district. Within, a long bar with minimalist décor stretches most of the room, with four big-screen TVs positioned among the array of bottles. The angled marble countertop comfortably accommodates the 20 stools and leaves ample space to stand amidst them. Opposite the bar, each of five alcoves can easily seat 20 to 30 people on the modern leather couches and chairs. Near the DJ booth in the back of the club, the VIP lounge features another television and can fit 40 people. The ivy-covered patio houses a second full bar and additional turntablist on duty on busy nights. More >>
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1806 Houston Blvd. South Houston, TX 77587
713-910-8445
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11528 Jones Houston, TX 77070
281-894-1811
http://www.bferockclub.com For Inner-Loopers, BFE is certainly true to its name. (Those unfamiliar with the acronym should consult Urban Dictionary.) For residents of Houston's northwest fringes, though, BFE is a rock haven. This smoky bar boasts a stage and sound system big enough to melt faces while maintaining the intimate vibe of a smaller music venue. On Wednesdays, budding arena hopefuls take the stage for open-mike night, with stadium drums and delayed vocals prevailing over crowd noise. Pool tables in the back provide entertainment on non-show nights, and a photo wall displays regulars' faces. Don't skip out on the suggestively-named Sexy Kitchen, which serves up an array of grilled and fried delights, including a fried Honey Bun. More >>
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5175 Westheimer Road Houston, TX 77056-5510
713-627-2423
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20237 Gulf Freeway Frontage Road Webster, TX 77598
281-332-9820
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Big-Ben-Tavern
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4027 FM 2920 Spring, TX 77388
281-651-0393
Big Daddy's is a quiet weekday tavern that becomes lively in the evenings - and especially on the weekends - by balancing a relaxed atmosphere with a crowded events schedule and budget-friendly promotions. Nestled in the corner of a shopping mall behind a gas station, the bar hosts men's and women's pool leagues, friendly Texas Hold 'Em games and a round-robin of karaoke, live DJs or open mikes on Thursdays. Fill up for free on the weekends with complimentary hot dogs on Fridays, queso on Saturdays and chili dogs and pool on Sundays. All week long, pitchers are $5; domestic longnecks, shot specials, Bloody Marys and wells are all only $2; and drafts are just a buck. More >>
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5731 Kirby Houston, TX 77005
713-523-9999
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Big-Easy-Social-and-Pleasure-Club Along with places like Etta's Lounge and The Silver Slipper, The Big Easy keeps Houston's blues and zydeco scene vibrant and fertile, bringing down-to-earth charm and solid soul to one of the city's toniest areas. The focus here is on local artists, living legends who routinely draw capacity crowds. The ghosts of blues past are haunt the club's walls in spirit and in portraits. The club's high volume level and physical intimacy - weekend nights here can redefine the word "packed" - offer patrons the chance to get up close and personal with the artists and each other alike. Plenty of stories are floating around about oldsters cutting the proverbial rug and dancing rings around the younger folks. The front patio offers an almost alarmingly close view of Kirby Drive, one of Houston's main surface-street arteries. More >>
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12640 Briar Forest Houston, TX 77042
281-497-3499
http://www.bigjohnsicehouse.com If you take pride in the Astros, Texans, Dynamo or any Texas collegiate athletic program (and LSU), then you could lose yourself admiring the original graphics, murals and banners of all sorts lining Big John's walls. Wednesdays are steak night, Thursdays are trivia, and Fridays bring live music to this self-described neighborhood sports bar. Saturdays and Sundays are devoted to whatever sporting event happens to be going on. Big John's full kitchen serves everything from chicken and steak sandwiches to "Sloppy Johns," shrimp po-boys and burgers. More >>
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6150 Wilcrest Houston, TX 77072
281-498-3499
http://www.bigjohnsbar.com Big John's has a new general manager and is undergoing a somewhat drastic facelift. Despite its gigantic size, it's a cozy bar where the live music isn't cranked way, way up, so patrons can actually converse with each other. The impressive pool hall in the back room - John's is affiliated with the American Pool Association - is likewise being renovated, with a dance floor on the way. Wednesday is trivia night, and DJs spin on Friday and Saturday. Big John's offers more than 25 beers on tap, $2 wells and $1.75 drafts; food specials include ribeye and salmon nights on Tuesday and Thursday (respectively), and fajita tacos are available upon request. More >>
