Which of these you pick changes the night more than which route you book. Here’s what they’re actually like.
These are the bars we stop at regularly on the Midtown route. You choose three. Every name links to its location so you can see how they sit relative to each other, and to your start point at 302 Tuam St, Houston, TX 77006.
Two levels of open-air patio with a rooftop terrace that wraps the building, looking straight at the downtown skyline.
More than 100 taps of beer and wine, in a covered indoor–outdoor space with swings, bar tops and a terrace.
Midtown's big patio — misting fans, shade, TVs, swings, games and a dog-friendly backyard. Sports bar at heart.
Retro cosmic-cowboy theme across two storeys and 11,000 square feet, including a 4,000-square-foot rooftop patio and an indoor slide.
Disco lighting and neon, plus a free two-lane mini bowling alley with electronic scoreboards.
Built entirely around the premise that no party is complete without shots. The menu runs past 120 of them.
Country bar on Brazos. Opens late — Thursday to Saturday, 10pm to 2am — so it only works on the 10:30 tour.
We stop at these too, but we haven't written them up rather than describe them from guesswork. Ask your driver — they've been to all of them.
Daisy Dukes runs Thursday to Saturday, 10pm to 2am — so it only works on the 10:30 tour. Most of the rest open far earlier.
Houston heat is real. A rooftop at 12:30 in July is a different experience than a rooftop at 8pm. Balance one patio against one room with air conditioning. Full packing list here.
Some of these enforce one, and we can't override it. If your group is in costumes or matching shirts, ring ahead — every bar above links to its listing.
Want somewhere that isn't on this list? If it's in range, we'll go. Tell us where.
Tell your driver on the day, or send them through when you book.
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