Houston's sports fans are captivated by professional home teams and lively college athletics. It explains the city's abundance of sports bars. Wondering where to watch the next big game or attend an energetic watch party? Here are our 10 favorite places to kick back and enjoy a cold one.
Biggio's
Banish all the stereotypes about sports bars! Biggio's (photo above) put a new spin on game-day dining and drinks. This sleek two-level bar and restaurant at the Marriott Marquis hotel combines the best of all worlds—a lively, casual atmosphere, more than 30 screens for catching your favorite sporting event, and a tempting chef-driven menu. Named after local legend Houston Astros' Craig Biggio, the restaurant offers elevated takes on signature sports bar dishes, including burgers, nachos, wings, and chili, along with salads, flatbreads, cocktails, and more than 20 beers on tap.
A stylish lounge area, private viewing booths, reclining leather chairs, and two 30-foot-tall screens create an unparalleled experience for sports lovers. That includes ample outlets for charging devices and staying connected on social media. Upstairs, guests can enjoy a patio overlooking the George R. Brown Convention Center and Discovery Green. No matter what sport you choose, you can be sure you will enjoy your experience at Biggio's during any season.
McIntyre's Downtown
Located in the Market Square area, McIntyre's is the Downtown's largest covered patio bar. It opened in the summer of 2021 in a historic building that dates back to the early 1900s. Totally transformed, the new vibrantly decorated space boasts 65 TVs, two giant screens, 24 beers on tap and 30 bottled and canned, two cocktails on tap, and the highball Ranch Water machine, rarely found somewhere else. Whether you're a beer nerd, craft cocktail enthusiast, or wine and whiskey lover, there's something for everyone at McIntyre's. Enjoy sweeping Downtown and Buffalo Bayou views from the upstairs L-shaped patio, or relax in the bar's signature swings. Food trucks bring delicious pub-style fare, including hamburgers, hot dogs, quesadillas, pizzas, popcorn, peanuts, nachos, and much more. Whether you're going out to watch a game, meet some friends for happy hour, play some cornhole, or see a friendly face, there's always a reason to visit McIntyre's. Don't forget to stop by their popular location in The Heights as well!
Social Beer Garden
Midtown is home to a community backyard in Houston’s Social Beer Garden. Serving up beers, cocktails, and food from a variety of food trucks depending on the day, this indoor/outdoor hot spot gives guests the opportunity to chill out and have fun in an amusing environment. Social Beer Garden offers happy hour from 3 to 7 p.m. with food trucks, movie nights, pop-up events, and sports viewing. The pet- and kid-friendly venue has comfy chairs, cushions, and even hammocks for drinkers to enjoy. They know how to throw great game watch parties with over 100 beers to choose from, a huge outdoor LED TV to help take that game to the next level, lots of indoor TVs in case the weather isn't perfect, and plenty of food choices, including wings, grill, and tacos.
Little Woodrow's
Little Woodrow's, although a chain throughout Texas, has a local feel at each of its seven Houston locations. The Shepherd and Katy locations offer food, while others have food trucks and dining options nearby. Kick back to watch your favorite game, chill with old friends, have fun playing yard games, and choose from more than 100 varieties of beer. At each location, you can count on a lounge-worthy patio and plenty of TVs to watch your favorite game. Though Little Woodrow’s doesn’t offer a menu full of pub grub, the locations do offer weekly steak and burger nights, and guests are allowed to order in food from other restaurants.
St. Arnold Brewing Company
Texas' oldest craft brewery is just north of Downtown Houston and has a beer garden perfect for watching big games! They have a 16 ft. wide screen with a view of Minute Maid Park and the Downtown skyline. The beer garden also serves the award-winning brews and delicious food items we have come to love. There are four parking lots, and it's an ideal spot to pre-party before going to a game.
Christian's Tailgate
Choose any location from this award-winning bar & grill to catch your favorite game. With spots in The Heights, Midtown, and Downtown Houston, they offer open-air seating, delicious food, and always great seating to catch the match. The dimly lit dining area has several TVs (all tuned to the game), a jukebox, and a pool table. Much of the grill’s menu focuses on their signature burger, which has made national “Top-10” lists in the past. Try their fresh, ground-chuck patties (never frozen) loaded on six-inch buns, toasted crispy around the edges and topped with mustard, mayo, onions, pickles, tomatoes, and shredded lettuce. Parking varies by location.
Kirby Ice House
Grab your friends and head to Kirby Ice House to watch your favorite game. With three locations in the Greater Houston area (Upper Kirby, Memorial, and The Woodlands), Kirby Ice House provides big-time amenities with the welcoming smile of a next-door neighbor. Come and take your pick from over 60 beers on tap, with new options rotated daily. Grab a bite from a food truck, and settle into a comfortable seat, inside or out. Enjoy the unmatched atmosphere of Kirby Ice House and follow your favorite game on one of the flat-screen TVs they have all over the place. Doggies are welcome, too. And if you have a corgi, you are in luck! The Woodlands location hosts the beloved Corgi Race every year. Get your corgi ready! This location also has 61 HDTVs and, in its ample patio, a built-in 300-inch jumbo screen.
Tom's Watch Bar
Tom's Watch Bar, dubbed "America's super sports bar", opened its first location in Texas on October 29, 2023, at 1201 Caroline Street in Downtown Houston, steps away from the Toyota Center, home of the Houston Rockets. Breaking the mold of the traditional sports bar, Tom's Watch Bar provides guests with an elevated 360-degree viewing room complete with personalized audio at every table. From professional and college games to emerging and outrageous sports, every seat at Tom's is the best seat in the house. The bar boasts 75 high-definition screens anchored by central oversized "stadium" screens and seats nearly 300 guests offering indoor seating and an expansive outdoor patio. With dozens of taps, the bar offers a wide array of domestic, imported, craft seasonal and local micro-brews, all available in Tom's signature two-handed 40oz stein. Rounding out the bar menu is a selection of craft cocktails and an approachable wine list. The food menu features elevated sports bar fare and signature eats to satisfy any hungry sports fan.
Post Oak Ice House
At Post Oak Ice House, they like to keep things simple: libation, service, and sports. Inside, you will find two more than 20-foot-wide HD projectors and twenty 60″ HDTVs positioned for your viewing pleasure. This is one of the most perfectly laid-out sports bars in Houston. It rotates a selection of more than 50 beers and serves them cold and refreshing. Their liquor selection is eclectic, and they keep cocktails interesting. And they definitely offer southern hospitality-inspired service at every opportunity.
On The Kirb
Health-conscious sports fans find a real paradise in On The Kirb, The Organic Eatery and Sports Bar in Upper Kirby that features a menu made with fresh local produce, organic meats, and organic free-range dairy and poultry. This sports bar is known for its authentic Neapolitan Italian pizzas cooked to perfection in firebrick ovens. Come in for some of the best nachos, burgers, and tacos in town, an eclectic selection of organic wines, local beers on draft, and delicious seasonal cocktails! Experience delicious healthy options while enjoying your favorite sports team on top-of-the-line HDTVs that wrap around the warm rustic decor. On The Kirb is a place to gather, celebrate, and savor what makes life all the more worth living: great organic food, great company, and great fun. Since opening its first location in Upper Kirby in 2017, the organic paradise has grown and now has locations in Midtown and nearby Katy.
Whether you live in Houston or are coming from afar, never miss your favorite game or team in one of these sports bars in H-Town. All of them offer a vibrant atmosphere, ample TVs, great food, and drinks, making your sports-watching experience truly unforgettable.
Photos: Courtesy of bars mentioned in this post
