Pubs in Houston worth going out for.

Nothing here is walkable and none of it is where you'd expect, which is exactly why local knowledge is worth something.

I keep track of pubs in Houston and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Top picks

Notsuoh

Notsuoh

Downtown Houston • $

Three-story dive bar museum

West Alabama Ice House

West Alabama Ice House

Montrose • $

Shack-like beer garden

Night Karaoke

Night Karaoke

Sat, Sep 26 · 8:00 PM

Briar Forest

Karaoke & pub grub

EZ's Liquor Lounge

EZ's Liquor Lounge

Northside • $$

Dive energy, real cocktails

The Hideaway On Dunvale

The Hideaway On Dunvale Great Terrace

Mid West • $

Steak night dive bar

Bobcat Teddy's Icehouse

Bobcat Teddy's Icehouse Great Terrace

Northside • $

Laid-back patio icehouse

Shady Acres Saloon

Shady Acres Saloon Great Terrace

Northside • $

honky tonk & patio bar

Cool Heads Prevail

Cool Heads Prevail

Lawndale / Wayside

craft beer and vinyl

The Draft

The Draft

Kingwood • $$

Cold beer & banh mi fries

Sunny's

Sunny's

Central Business District • $

Beachy dive bar

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Willow's Smokehouse & Tavern

Willow's Smokehouse & Tavern

South Central Houston • $$

Pitmaster BBQ tavern

Nickel City

Nickel City

EaDo

Neighborhood bar with craft cocktails

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Frequently asked questions

How are these pubs in Houston chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

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