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This British pub lays claim to authentic English tradition.

Reviews:

• “I actually can’t fault The Red Lion”
• “Why go anywhere else?”
• “Great Customer Service and Fantastic Food”
• “Great Pub, Great Local”
• “Excellent Pub”

Tips: Red Lion is open for lunch. Bring your laptop and get some work done with the free Wi-Fi access.

Red Lion Pub or email Red Lion Pub

Good news, bohemians: There’s a place to drink downtown without tripping over a velvet rope.

Reviews:

• “I LOVE BEER! I LOVE FLYING SAUCER!”
• “Many try, but there is only one!”
• “great fun”
• “excellent atmosphere”
• “Stupid Manager”

Tips: Tuesday is singer-songwriter night, an open mike for musicians. Wednesday is Brewery Night (buy the featured beer, keep the glass). On Sundays, Texas brews are only $2.50 per pint.

Flying Saucer Draught Emporium

Two-level club provides the perfect compromise for Houston’s martini set and hard-core sports fans alike.

Reviews:

• “Suitable for Sports Fans only”
• “Great Food, Best Bartenders, Great for Sports Fans”
• “Great for the Gay Golden Tee player and Jalepeno things”
• “Best Sports Bar!”
• “Best NTN/Buzztime location in Houston”

Tips: Order pizzas, burgers and other tasty bites from the kitchen until 2am.

The Mezzanine Lounge or email The Mezzanine Lounge

This Rice Village college hangout features beer from around the world served up in a dark pub-like atmosphere.

Reviews:

• “Great Pub to Hang Out”
• “Could be a magic place if…”
• “Huge selection of beers on tap”
• “My fave place to get a beer in Houston!”
• “Houston to the UK in 20 minutes!”

Tips: Try the street, as opposed to the Village shopping center lot—you’ll get towed.

Ginger Man

This funky Montrose institution is a great place to see local and touring bands, mostly of the indie-rock persuasion.

Reviews:

• “Great Food Warm atmosphere”
• “What’s I guy gotta do to get a beer in this joint?”
• “Nice bar in need of a management reshuffle”
• “What happened to Rudz?”
• “RUDE BARTENDERS”

Tips: The smallish tables are rather close together and the space can get pretty crowded, so stake out your rump-shaking space early.

Rudyard’s British Pub

This homey club is Houston’s premier destination for those with a yen for folk, Irish and Celtic music.

Reviews:

• “A Houston treasure”
• “Decent folk venue, snarky management”
• “Great for what it is”
• “Intimate setting to hear good music”
• “Not recommended”

Tips: Stuff your face for free during happy hour, 5pm-7pm, weekdays.

McGonigel’s Mucky Duck

An Irish heart beats proudly within this Rice Village pub.

Reviews:

• “WORST BAR IN THE VILLAGE!”
• “Chair pulling!!!”
• “Do not go here, there are other great bars in the village”
• “Good place for happy hour; slow service”
• “if you want to be hassled at the door, this is the place to go”

Tips: Two bucks for Long Island Iced Teas until close on Tuesday.

Brian O’Neill’s or email Brian O’Neill’s

A British pub with a Texas soul makes all feel welcome.

Reviews:

• “More Mead – Wench!”
• “Great Pub! Great ambience – indoors and out!”
• “Awesome!”
• “Good English pub”
• “great food and atmosphere”

Richmond Arms

Homesick Brits and locals alike sip suds and swap stories at this eclectic pub.

Reviews:

• “horrible service”
• “Great Staff ……”
• “Wifi and Beer – nice mix!”
• “Filthy”
• “My Once a Month Eatery”

Tips: You’re allowed to bring in personal mugs and beer steins. When you’re through drinking, the bartenders will hold the mugs behind the bar for you.

Stag’s Head

A generous happy hour makes this the place to be to root for the home team.

Reviews:

• “KARAOKE SATURDAY”
• “Is this a Joke?”
• “Great Place!!!”
• “Boring bar”
• “Can’t Beat the Deals”

Tips: Monday through Friday, from 2pm to 8pm, enjoy discounts on food and drinks during happy hour.

Live Sports Cafe or email Live Sports Cafe