Gallant Knight
NOTE: The Gallant Knight has, sadly, closed down.
The Gallant Knight is a very fun spot I've been to a half-dozen times and plan to keep going back to as long as its doors are open. It was the Houston Press Audience Winner for "Best Dive Bar" in 2001, and was nominate... See full recommendation
Numbers
Numbers is a one-of-a-kind jewel, if by "jewel" you mean something like a tennis shoe you threw away after you stepped in dog doo you didn't even want to try to wipe off. It's that kind of place. Numbers is a 28-year-old dive that speaks loudly of drugs and booze and hate-yourself-the-nex... See full recommendation
Red Lion Pub
Red Lion is a great English-style pub, run by a bona-fide Englishman (hi, Craig!). With dark wood throughout, red leather booths, and a fireplace in the back, it's elegant and homey at the same time. As in most pubs, they offer table service, and service is reasonably atten... See full recommendation
Richmond Arms
The Richmond Arms is a great English-style pub. With an elevated bar area & a separate elevated darts area, a large main room, and a side room separated off by a double-sided fireplace, it's roomy and inviting, yet still manages to have dark nooks to hide away in. It has the wonderful... See full recommendation