Indulge in some booze and bites while cheering on the Houston Astros at Christian’s Tailgate.
Batter up, sports fans. While it’s sometimes nice to scream at your TV in the privacy of your own home while watching a game, it’s much more fun to do so in public (and almost always leads to fewer noise complaints or welfare checks). Fortunately, Houston is home to many sports bars, and almost all of them are known for being raucous spots where public yelling is—mostly—permitted. Whether you’re watching the Super Bowl or the World Series (fingers crossed the Astros have a better 2025 season), there’s sure to be a sports bar in Houston that meets your particular tastes. Here are some of our favorites.
Biggio’s
Downtown
Named after Astros legend Craig Biggio, this downtown bar is located at the Marriott Marquis Hotel, right by Discovery Green. The Biggio’s beverage menu is expansive and offers everything from signature cocktails to over 20 beers from local breweries. The bar’s food menu includes choice snacks perfect for whatever big game you’re planning on watching and includes everything from smoked meats to tacos. Since it’s home to two 30-foot HDTV screens, it’s just about one of the best places to watch a game in town.
The Cellar Bar
Upper Kirby
This neighborhood sports bar offers games to watch and to play. Order bar snacks from a short and sweet menu while you enjoy an Astros game, or choose to compete in foosball, darts, or video game championships with friends. Texas-brewed and imported beers are available, as is a great selection of both cocktails and mocktails.
Christian’s Tailgate
Multiple Locations
Burger restaurants are serious business in Houston. At Christian’s, you can keep your belly filled as you’re watching the big game with one of the restaurant’s signature burgers, which come with toppings like chili, mushrooms, and bacon. Other classics here include chicken fajita nachos, mango habanero hot wings, fried Oreos, and, of course, cheap pitchers of beer. Known for their open-air concepts and large number of screens, Christian’s Tailgate locations are some of the best seats to watch a game in the city.
The Den
Multiple Locations
The Den is a standard on-campus student haunt with Cougar football on the big screens, 30 craft beers on tap, and basic bar food like sandwiches, chips and queso, chicken tender baskets, and fries. The menu also includes a full liquor selection. The walls are decked out with eight flat-screen TVs and a 200-inch projection screen—the ideal situation when watching multiple games.
Drift Bar
Heights
With more than 50 TVs (two of them over 200 inches), Drift Bar is a great spot to take in your favorite game. As the name implies, the island vibes are strong here, and its dog-friendly and open-air patio makes it a great spot to enjoy some time in the sun. The venue offers rotating food trucks weekly, a number of wines and draft beers, and a variety of cocktails, including a cucumber mojito.
FM Kitchen & Bar
Washington corridor
With a number of TVs, shaded patios, and indoor seating, FM Kitchen & Bar is one of our favorite spots during football and baseball season. To calm those pre-game nerves, sip on one of the bar’s classic cocktails like an old-fashioned, margarita, or Moscow mule. Frozen cocktails, draft beer, and a variety of wines are also offered. And be sure to order some food while you’re there. Fan favorites include the loaded tots, patty melt, and FM burger.
Kirby Ice House
Multiple Locations
This sports bar has locations in Upper Kirby (duh), The Woodlands, and Memorial, with an upcoming one in the Heights. Each outpost offers more than 50 beers on tap, big screens, plenty of seating, and rotating food trucks. If beer isn’t your thing, ciders, meads, wines, and cocktails like the Kirby Fresca, which is made with Tito’s, agua fresca, and cranberry juice, are also available.
Little Woodrow’s
Multiple locations
With locations all over Houston and a huge variety of special and seasonal events—including movie trivia and turtle races—there’s always something going on at a Little Woodrow’s. Catch every University of Houston college football game of the season there while you (and your dog) hang out on the patio with a ranch water and a slice of pizza.
The Maple Leaf Pub
Midtown
This Canadian pub and Midtown neighborhood watering hole is heavy on the hockey action—making it a rare spot in Houston. Although the bar has been a longtime staple for Houston’s hockey fans, its screens also regularly display football, baseball, and basketball. The pub’s kitchen is open late, perfect for post-game poutine cravings.
Nick’s Place
Westchase
Come to Nick’s Place for Italian food like pizza and calzones and the 40 TVs playing soccer, rugby, baseball, college football, and probably any other sport you can think of. If you’re not that into sports, it’s still a worthwhile spot for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, meaning you can at least enjoy a nice meal there as your companions get their game-viewing in.
On the Kirb
Multiple locations
Enjoy one of On the Kirb’s four Houston locations in Upper Kirby, Midtown, Greenway Plaza, or Katy. Expect a variety of food and drink while watching the game, such as pizza, steaks, salads, and both regular and vegetarian-friendly burgers. For refreshment, order one of the bar’s craft cocktails, mimosa towers, house wines, or sip on local craft beer.
Patterson Park
Heights
Patterson Park is a dog-friendly sports bar that hosts a variety of specials throughout the week. The bar has a revolving food truck schedule with different cuisines to pair with a glass of wine, draft beer, or seasonal cocktail. Patterson Park’s laid-back patio atmosphere makes it a great spot to bond with other sports fans while collectively cheering on your favorite team.
The Phoenix on Westheimer
Montrose
This pub is the best place in town to watch soccer, whether you’re after the latest English Premier League game or following international tournaments like the FIFA World Cup, Copa America, and the Euros. We love the wings here, served with fun sauce options like sriracha-barbecue and spicy Korean.
Pitch 25 Beer Park
East Downtown
Toast to your favorite soccer team at Pitch 25 Beer Park, located just a short walk away from Shell Energy Stadium. With nearly 100 beers on tap you’ll have plenty of liquid refreshment as you watch the Dynamo or Dash play. The 25,000-square-foot beer garden includes an indoor soccer pitch and breezy outdoor patio, making it a soccer fan’s dream drinking location.
Post Oak Ice House
Galleria
With two very large projectors and over a dozen large TV screens, Post Oak Ice House is a stellar spot for game day. During commercial breaks, play a round or two of cornhole while sipping on a brew from the bar’s constantly rotating beer menu, or sip a cocktail while lounging on one of the bar’s giant Adirondack chairs.
Pour Behavior
Midtown
This sports bar has a lot to offer, including nearly 50 big-screen TVs. Pour Behavior is also known for hosting some of the best watch parties for Astros playoffs, UFC fights, and college football games. Its cocktail menu offers both signature and classic drinks, along with several local craft beers to go with your choice of pizza, burgers, or appetizers like calamari. You can also rent out the bar for private events.
Social Beer Garden HTX
Midtown
In addition to having plenty of screens, this bar is home to an expansive beer menu. Have your pick from nearly 50 beers on draft or over 100 beverages by the bottle. There’s also seltzers, ciders, mead, and kombucha. Be sure to check out the website before heading over to see which food truck will be there that day.
FAQs:
Q: What are some of the best sports bars in Houston?
A: Some of the best sports bars in Houston include Biggio’s, The Cellar Bar, Christian’s Tailgate, The Den, Drift Bar, FM Kitchen & Bar, Kirby Ice House, Little Woodrow’s, The Maple Leaf Pub, Nick’s Place, On the Kirb, Patterson Park, The Phoenix on Westheimer, Pitch 25 Beer Park, Post Oak Ice House, Pour Behavior, and Social Beer Garden HTX.
Q: What kind of food and drink can I expect at these sports bars?
A: You can expect a variety of food and drink options at these sports bars, including burgers, pizza, salads, sandwiches, wings, and more. Many of the bars also offer a wide selection of beers, cocktails, and other drinks.
Q: Are there any dog-friendly sports bars in Houston?
A: Yes, many of the sports bars listed above are dog-friendly, including Drift Bar, Patterson Park, and On the Kirb.
Q: Can I rent out a sports bar for a private event?
A: Yes, some of the sports bars listed above offer private event spaces or can be rented out for special occasions. These include Pour Behavior, The Phoenix on Westheimer, and Post Oak Ice House.
