Watching sports on the couch, with cold drinks in the fridge, and snack breaks are all well and dandy, but if you want to really get in on the action of any given sports game: you should join in on the fun at the best sports bars in Houston! From historic ice houses, to Canadian-spun hockey pubs, here’s where to watch your favorite teams in Houston!
Sports bars in Downtown Houston
1. McIntyre’s Downtown
Set in a historical 1900s building, the facility comprises of three floors, multiple bars, indoor and open-air seating, innumerable TVs, and more. Its expansive first floor open-air pavilion alone features a variety of food trucks, a full-service bar, and backyard and arcade games, and stunning views of Buffalo Bayou.
đź“Ť901 Commerce St
2. 8th Wonder
The Astrodome-inspired brewery and distillery in East Downtown concocts a vibrant mix of artisanal beers that honor H-town’s home teams. Additionally, the warehouse-style brewery is home to a gigantic one-acre patio and lawn complete with the on-site food truck, Eatsie Boys, that serves their famous Elote Fries – waffled fries doused with buttered corn, cotija cheese, garlic alioli, and Flamin’ Hot Cheetos.
đź“Ť2202 Dallas St.
3. Pitch 25
Call it a mid-mid-life crises, but I can’t get enough of adult-play places. With a plethora of patio games, a mega pool table, and an indoor soccer field that allows you to go toe-to-toe in a game of bubble soccer, Pitch 25 Beer Park in Houston fits the bill.
đź“Ť2120 Walker St.
4. Biggio’s Sports Bar
Named after Houston Astros royalty, Craig Biggio, the titular bar elevates the sports watching experience. With two floors fitted with over 30 screens, the bar, lounge, and restaurant at the Marriot Marquis Hotel dishes out a delicious array of nachos, wings, burgers, as well as cocktails plus over 20 beers on tap. On the top patio, visitors can take in a gorgeous view of Discovery Green and the George R. Brown Convention Center.
đź“Ť1777 Walker St.
5. St. Arnold’s Brewery
Houston’s oldest brewery honors Saint Arnold, the patron saint of brewers. From it’s (still relatively) new cathedral-inspired beer garden to its church-like restaurant (temporarily closed), the brewery is most devout in its fanatical-like commitment to crafting spirits. Come Sunday, come any day to pay homage to the gospel of good beer.
đź“Ť2000 Lyons Ave
6. Tom’s Watch Bar
Located around the corner to Minute Maid Park, Tom’s Watch Bar is your perfect pre-gaming spot for Astros game. What makes it so perfect is not just its 360-degree TV viewing of its oversized stadium screen – and hundreds of other TVs – incredible BOGO drink specials, $5 shots, and free parking validation, Top Golf suites, and comfort food favorites, but its complimentary shuttle service that will whisk you to the doorstep of Minute Maid Park and back postgame!
đź“Ť1204 Caroline Street
7. Flying Saucer Draught Emporium
Take your pick of every beer under the sun at Flying Saucer. With two locations in the Houston area, the beer tavern is known for its expansive 200+ beer selection, lively atmosphere, and gastropub bangers.
đź“Ť705 Main St.
đź“Ť15929 City Walk.
8. Texas Tailgate
The popular Game Day destination near Minute Maid Park (now Daikin Park) offers an easy, out-going atmosphere to tune into the game. The venue is strapped with numerous large TVs and regularly features specials, watch parties, and live entertainment. Texas Tailgate also serves a classic menu of American food, with options for burgers, wings, and all your tailgating favorites.
đź“Ť15929 City Walk.
Sports bars in Midtown
9. Maple Leaf Pub
Traditional American sports might dominate the zillion broadcasting TVs at any given sports bar in Houston, but at The Maple Leaf – it’s all about hockey. The Montrose pub goes bar down on all things Canada and hockey, from their 24/7 game coverage, to the Canadian beer selection, bubble hockey set-up, and actual penalty box courtesy of the Aerodrome inside the bar, here is where Houston hockey fans can light the lamp.
đź“Ť514 Elgin St.
10. Social Beer Garden
Vibrant patio seating, clean cut lawn, and colorful murals – Social Beer Garden in Midtown offers a vivid outdoor atmosphere by which to enjoy a variety of excellent outdoor activities including live music, steak night, dinner and a movie, backyard LAW Wrestling, and sports.
đź“Ť3101 San Jacinto St.
11. Pour Behavior
Relative newcomer on the scene, Pour Behavior opened in Houston two years ago with 20,000 square feet of cocktails, beers, tables, private sections, and patio space. The bar boasts 44 65″ HD TVs as well as two gigantic HD video walls. Pour Behavior also serves scratch-made eats so visitors can have the energy to enjoy the vibrant DJ-operated nightlife scene that comes alive after the last whistle sounds.
đź“Ť2211 Travis St.
12. Christian’s Tailgate
Christian’s Tailgate is virtually synonymous with Houston sports bars. With five locations in and around the city, the bar and grill is renowned for their award-winning hamburgers as well as un-paralleled atmosphere. For 70 years it remains to be the place to be for everything sports in Houston. Karoake every Friday and Saturday night.
đź“ŤMultiple locations
13. Little Woodrow’s
On a list of Houston’s best sports bars, we’d be remiss not to mention Texas’s favorite watering hole chain, Little Woodrow’s. Having seven locations in the city alone, LW’s makes it easy on Houstonians to visit the headquarters of Houston sports. Also, their Turtle Races on Thursday nights is not to be missed!
đź“ŤMultiple locations
Sports bars in The Heights
14. Wakefield Crowbar
Serve up good times with a side of sand volleyball at Wakefield Crowbar. Located in the upper Heights, the volleybar features 4 sand volleyball courts, as well as a full kitchen, bar, and patio. The venue is equipped with a plethora of TVs all tuned into the wide world of sports. The patio is dog friendly and, until 10 pm, kid friendly.
đź“Ť954 Wakefield Dr.
15. Heights Bier Garten
This happy hour haven in The Heights is shared with Worcester’s Annex. So if you yearn for something off the deep list of beer and wine at HBG, you can wet your whistle with a hand-crafted cocktail from Wooster’s. HBG also offers a full food and snack menu; take your order on one of their swing chairs and see how many pretzels you can eat before the chains give way.
đź“Ť1433 N Shepherd Dr
16. Patterson Park
Inspired by its surrounding scenic bayou environment, Patterson Park is housed in a campy 4,000-square-foot building fixed with garage doors, tall windows, skylights, exposed wood beams, and other nature-imbued accents.
The building opens up to its sprawling 5,000-square-foot deck patio overlooking a grove of trees. Throughout which, Patterson Park will feature, 40+ TVs for watching sports, yard games, as well as string lights for nighttime ambience.
đź“Ť2205 Patterson St.
17. Bayou Heights Bier Garten
Open from 8 am to 2 am daily, Bayou Heights Bier Garten takes its inspiration from fellow Kirby Group concept, Heights Bier Garten on North Shepherd. Key features include a 36-foot-long bar, floor-to-ceiling windows, and lounge seating. The patio and courtyard is equipped with plenty of seating, including swings and fire places.
đź“Ť3905 Washington Ave
18. Moonshine Deck
Moonshine Deck is a laidback, Americana-inspired patio bar in The Heights. The indoor/outdoor space features a patio decorated with vintage installations and is beset with porch-swings, picnic tables, as well as an illuminated dance floor.
Furthermore, Moonshine Deck houses a kitchen that serves incredible Southern eats ranging from Brisket Grill Cheese to Blackberry Chutney Hot Nashville Chicken & Waffles and Pulled Pork Stuffed baked potatoes.
Throughout the venue, Moonshine Deck has a collection of over 50 TVs tuned into what sports are happening.
đź“Ť1239 W 19th St.
19. Loft18
It’s a “hole lotta fun” at Loft18 Bar & Grill. The 7,000-square-foot sports bar in The Heights is home to a bar, full-service restaurant as well as five Full Swing Golf Simulation bays, shuffleboard, pool tables, and more.
đź“Ť2313 Edwards Street, Houston, TX 77007.
Sports bars in Montrose
20. West Alabama Ice House
While not expressly a sports bar, West Alabama Ice House is an expansive, no-frills patio bar where the game is always on. The venue, ideally located next to Tacos Tierra Calienta taco truck, also features a ping-pong table, pool table, corn hole, and other yard games. The patio is dog-friendly and the beers are ice cold.
đź“Ť1919 W Alabama St Houston, TX 77098
21. Red Lion British Pub
Opened in 2003, the neighborhood English pub is a go-to for soccer fans. In addition to broadcasting the Astros, Rockets, and other hometown games, Red Lion British Pub regularly streams Premier League, Six Nations, and other Euro soccer league games. Furthermore, the pub also features an English-inspired menu with dishes that include Fish & Chips, Beef & Onion Pie, and Banger & Mash.
đź“Ť2316 S. Shepherd Drive, Houston, TX 77019
22. Phoenix on Westheimer
NBA, NFL, NCAA, Aussie Rules Football, MLB, rugby, European soccer, across 24 LED TVs and five projectors at Phoenix on Westheimer. Grab a pint at the neighborhood bar, grill, and brewpub which also features a full kitchen serving unpretentious gastropub favorites! Billiards also available.
đź“Ť1915 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77098
Bars in Rice/Washington Corridor
23. FM Kitchen & Bar
FM Kitchen & Bar is a popular Houston laid-back hangout home to tasty Southern fare, and great outdoor patio. The sports bar offers a mix of classic American cuisine including its award-winning 4-oz FM Burger like burgers, wings, and fried steak, along with a solid selection of craft beers cocktails, wines, and shots.
đź“Ť1112 Shepherd Drive
24. PKL Social
Newly minted in Washington/Heights, PKL Social is a new pickleball complex, sports bar, and restaurant. Outfitted with over 20 big screen TVs, a 12,000-square-foot, dog-friendly patio space, and four pickleball courts, patrons can switch between watching games and playing them. Here, visitors can reserve courts for $30 an hour, or stop by between 11 am – 3 pm for $10 Open Play sessions.
đź“Ť1112 Shepherd Dr.
25. Underdogs Pub
The veteran-owned, pups-themed pub on Washington Ave will put the wag in your tails. Open daily from 2 pm to 2 am, Underdogs features a selection of 80 craft beers, a solid whiskey list, as well as creative shots and spirits – pickle tequila, anyone? Underdogs Pub also has a pool table, Big Buck Hunter, and yard games on the patio.
đź“Ť4212 Washington Ave
Sports bars in Galleria/Uptown
26. Post Oak Ice House
Enjoy exceptional cocktails and craft beers at Post Oak Ice House. The 11,000-square-foot indoor and outdoor space is pet-friendly and is outfitted with 200″ projectors and HDTVs to catch every detail of the game. Plenty of free parking. Children are welcome during the day.
đź“Ť5610 Richmond Ave., Houston, TX 77057
27. Jake’s Sports Bar
Jake’s Sports Bar in a neighborhood sports bar and restaurant open from 11 am to 2 am daily. The Philly cheesesteaks are a favorite here – hence its former name, Jake’s Philly Steaks – as well as its burgers, fried catfish, and boudin balls.
đź“Ť2944 Chimney Rock Rd
Sports bars in Greater Houston Area
28. Katy Beer Garden
The 25,000-square-foot Bavarian-themed beer garden is now open in the historic, mixed-use silo development in Katy. Its patio is populated with 45 shady oak trees idyllic for cooler days. In addition to a 100-tap taproom and cocktail lounge, the venue features 85 TVs to watch all the games.
đź“Ť5345 East Third Street
29. Kirby Ice House
The ever-popular Kirby Ice House is a beloved watering hole and hotspot with two Houston locations – its flagship in Upper Kirby and Memorial City location. Its third outpost has opened The Woodlands with a massive facility, endless patio, and the longest bar in Texas.
đź“Ť3333 Eastside St & 1015 Gessner Rd
30. Home Run Dugout
The baseball-themed entertainment center is a grand slam of batting bays, restaurant favorites, and sports bars amenities. In addition to out-of-the-park fun, the venue also features numerous concerts, events, and parties throughout the year.
đź“Ť1220 Grand W Blvd
31. Mo’s Irish Pub
Located in Vintage Park in Northwest Houston, Mo’s Irish Tavern is a festive, Irish-themed sports bar and kitchen. The venue features an extensive list of beers as well as cocktails and wines. patrons can also enjoy a hearty menu that includes gastropub favorites as well as Irish dishes like the Mo’s Shepherd’s Pie and Mo’s Famous Fish & Chips.
Breakfast is also available at Mo’s, so that you have food in your stomach when tailgating. Mo’s Irish Pub also features regular live entertainment.
đź“Ť138 Vintage Park Blvd, Houston, TX 77070