Houston's Best Irish Pub

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

West Gray location of this British-themed bar chain boasts nightly live music, extended happy hours and plenty of singles.

Reviews:

• “Great Place”
• “Great bar! Fun Karaoke!”
• “ANOTHER GOOD TIME!!!!!!!!!!”
• “BEST PLACE IN TOWN”
• “Great music and an overall good time.”

Tips: Faves include fish-and-chips, grilled tuna steak sandwich and the Stilton sirloin burger.

Sherlock’s Baker St. Pub-West Gray or email Sherlock’s Baker St. Pub-West Gray

A traditional Irish establishment with a youthful following.

Reviews:

• “I think it is a good place for a few beers”
• “The best Irish pub”
• “Cold beer…good friends”
• “Great Pub”
• “Great Irish Atmostphere”

Tips: Ask the bartender to explain the plaque with the bar’s motto (in Latin).

McElroy’s Irish 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

Festive two-story tavern’s drink specials, games and music attract a diverse downtown crowd.

Reviews:

• “Slainte is no more.”
• “TERRIBLE BEER”
• “Never Again”
• “surprised by some of these other reviews”
• “Uptight Staff”

Tips: Beginning in late November until the spring, Slainte will be closed for lunch. The kitchen remains open for dinner during winter hours.

Slainte Irish Pub

This subdued and lounge-like Midtown pub provides a relaxing alternative to the bustling nightlife scene that surrounds it.

Reviews:

• “LOVE THIS PLACE”
• “bald guy needs to go”
• “Crowd Control In Full Effect”
• “Best. Bar. EVER!”
• “great bartenders that know how to pour a drink!”

Tips: Happy hour is Mon-Fri 4pm-8pm.

The Tipsy Clover

This pub and pizza parlor bordering River Oaks is popular with students and those seeking an almost-authentic Irish experience.

Reviews:

• “Great Pizza, Great Fun….if you’re in the mood”
• “Depressing, Smokey, Overrated "
• “BEST PIZZA outside Chicago!!”
• “Best Pizza, beer, and service”
• “Its an Irish Pub”

Tips: Bartenders at Kenneally’s know how to pour a Guinness properly, allowing the beer to settle before topping it off with a creamy white head nearly spilling from the pint glass.

Kenneally’s Irish Pub

A stylized version of a 19th-century Irish pub in the middle of the downtown nightlife district.

Reviews:

• “Lovely Spot”
• “Great ambience and service”
• “Great bar”
• “Interesting Bar”
• “Good Times!”

Shay McElroy’s Irish Pub

There’s no arguing that the Montrose warhorse has played a long-standing and prominent role in this town’s beer-hoisting history.

Reviews:

• “The best sports bar in town”
• “Very personal and friendly”
• “the place to go”
• “Steak it is!”
• “What a night!!”

Tips: Even non-sports fans should keep it in mind for its annual St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, which have evolved into bacchanalian revels lasting more than four days.

Griff’s Shenanigans Cafe & Bar

Authentic Irish pub to some, laid-back Montrose hangout to most.

Reviews:

• “Great and Off the Beaten Path!”
• “Don’t let the competition fool you”
• “forget this bar”
• “what a pit of muck”
• “worse bar ever”

Tips: Parking can be a problem. Steer clear of the buildings next door or your car will be towed.

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