10 Houston bars elevate Super Bowl-watching experience
The biggest day of the year for football fans looms large, and if you want to avoid the mess of hosting, Houston has plenty of sports bars to meet your Super Bowl Sunday celebratory needs.
Kickoff is at 5:30 p.m., with the San Francisco 49ers taking on the Kansas City Chiefs. No matter who you’re rooting for — or if you’re simply venturing out for the halftime show, camaraderie or potential Taylor Swift sightings — here are 10 bars with festive environs that will air the big game.
Kirby Ice House
Kirby Ice House claims to be the biggest bar in Texas with more than 50 TVs, including jumbotrons. It’s pet-friendly and has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. On the menu, you’ll find more than 50 beers on tap and food trucks on-site. Draft cocktails are $7 all day Sunday and Jameson and Fireball are $4 from 7 p.m. to close.
• 3333 Eastside
• 1015 Gessner
• 1700 Lake Robbins, The Woodlands
McIntyre’s
In downtown and the Heights, McIntyre’s is a hot spot for sports, with over 50 TVs, including a massive screen. It has a full-service bar with more than 50 beers and specialty cocktails. It also has dog-friendly patios.
• 901 Commerce
• 1230 W. 20th
Christian’s Tailgate
Christian’s Tailgate isn’t missing a beat with all things sports. Find classic game day food on the menu, including burgers, hot dogs and fries. It will also sell $2 mimosas, $5 bloody marys, $5 shots and $20 beer buckets.
• 5114 Kirby
• 2000 Bagby
• 2820 White Oak
• 1010 Texas 6
Tom’s Watch Bar
Newer sports bar Tom’s Watch Bar is having its first Super Bowl watch party this weekend. It has 75 screens showing the game and can seat 300. For the Super Bowl, it will have free shots, official NFL swag, NFL trivia and $5 food and drinks after the game.
• 1201 Caroline
Pitch 25 Beer Park
In EaDo, Pitch 25 bleeds soccer, but this weekend will be having a Super Bowl watch party. It has more than 55 TVs, including two massive screens to show games with sound on. There is no cover to enter. It’s a large venue with indoor and outdoor seating, but expect crowds. There are also various games available to play, including pool soccer.
• 2120 Walker
Biggio’s Sports Bar
Inside the Marriott Marquis, Biggio’s Sports Bar is both sports bar and restaurant. Named for former Astros player Craig Biggio, this spot has more than 30 screens, 20 beers on tap and classic bar food.
• 1777 Walker
Little Woodrow’s
A classic spot for backyard patio vibes, Little Woodrow’s has plenty of TV screens to enjoy the game and more than 50 beers.
• 4235 Bellaire Blvd.
• 720 Shepherd
• 5611 Morningside
• 2306 Brazos
• 2631 White Oak
• 2019 Walker
• 22225 Katy Freeway, Katy
• 11241 Timbertech Lane, Tomball
NettBar
NettBar is bringing out the specials for Super Bowl with $7 Fireball shots, $20 buckets of Miller Lite, Coors Light and Michelob Ultra; $25 buckets of Modelo and Dos XX; and $35 for High Noons. Tables can be reserved by emailing info@nettbarhouston.com. Note: The bar is almost entirely outdoors.
• 4504 Nett
Patterson Park
It’s a party at Patterson Park on game days. It has 40 TVs, food trucks and drink specials for the big game. It is also dog-friendly.
• 2205 Patterson
Walk-Ons Sports Bistreaux
Walk-Ons Sports Bistreaux was created by Louisiana State University basketball players Brandon Landry and Jack Warner with co-owner NFL star Drew Brees. It has numerous TV screens and food with a Louisiana flair.
• 23213 Grand Circle Blvd., Katy
• 21930 Kuykendahl, Spring
• 1000 Outpost, Conroe
• 10528 Interstate 10 Service Road, Baytown
• 10003 Spencer Highway, LaPorte
• 1250 Fairway, Webster