Best Bars in Greenway Plaza, Houston: Patios, Pubs and Game Days

The best bars in Greenway Plaza are Kirby Ice House for a huge dog-friendly patio, The Cellar Bar for pool and darts, McElroy's Pub for a classic neighborhood pub, and Twin Peaks for game days. Greenway Plaza is Houston's office district along the Southwest Freeway, and the bars worth knowing sit a short drive or rideshare away along Richmond Avenue and Kirby Drive.

This guide covers seven bars, each confirmed open on its own official website. There are no mega-clubs here. It's a neighborhood bar scene: ice houses, a pub, a sports bar and a few late-night Richmond Avenue standbys.

What counts as Greenway Plaza?

For this guide, Greenway Plaza means the office district along the Southwest Freeway plus the Richmond Avenue, Kirby Drive and Norfolk Street blocks around it. The City of Houston groups this part of town as the Greenway/Upper Kirby super neighborhood, inside the 610 Loop between Westheimer Road and the Southwest Freeway. Bars east of Shepherd Drive (the Montrose side of Richmond Avenue) are left out; see our Montrose bars guide for those.

The quick list

• Biggest patio: Kirby Ice House, which bills itself as having the biggest patio in Texas.
• Pool, darts and pint night: The Cellar Bar on Richmond Avenue.
• Classic neighborhood pub: McElroy's Pub on South Sandman.
• Game day: Twin Peaks (Kirby) and Kirby Ice House.
• Live music: McGonigel's Mucky Duck on Norfolk Street.
• Late night on Richmond: Urban Social and BB's Tex-Orleans.

How we chose

Each bar had to show current hours or an active page on its own official website, and had to sit inside the area defined above. We dropped places that have closed, that no longer list a Houston location, or whose official sites we couldn't reach to confirm. Hours change, so every schedule below is typical; check the bar's site before you go.

Is there a bar in Greenway Plaza with a big patio?

Yes: Kirby Ice House at 3333 Eastside St in Upper Kirby is the big-patio pick near Greenway Plaza.

Kirby Ice House

3333 Eastside St, Upper Kirby · ice house · 21 and up

Kirby Ice House says it has the "Biggest Patio in Texas," and more than 30,000 square feet of space overall. It also advertises big screens for games, and calls itself dog and people friendly. Typical hours are Monday to Friday 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. and Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Because the bar is 21 and up, it is not a family stop.

Best for: big groups, dogs and a long afternoon outside. More outdoor options are in our guide to Houston beer gardens and icehouses.

Which Greenway Plaza bars are best for watching the game?

Twin Peaks and Kirby Ice House are the two best bets for watching a game near Greenway Plaza.

Twin Peaks (Kirby)

4527 Lomitas St, Houston 77098 · sports restaurant

Twin Peaks' Kirby location, a short hop from the Southwest Freeway, is the chain sports bar of the group. The restaurant's page lists a weekday happy hour from 2 to 6 p.m. with $1 off 22-ounce drafts, and weekday lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Full evening and weekend hours aren't on that page, so check before a late game.

Best for: weeknight games and after-work drafts. For other game-day options see our best sports bars in Houston.

Where to find a neighborhood pub or dive near Greenway Plaza

The Cellar Bar and McElroy's Pub are the two most casual neighborhood bars near Greenway Plaza.

The Cellar Bar

3140 Richmond Ave, Houston 77098 · pool, darts and games

The Cellar Bar's website lists hours of 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. daily, with happy hour from 2 to 7 p.m. every day and a pint night on Mondays. The Cellar Bar has pool, darts, foosball and video games, and its site says all games are free all night.

Best for: a low-key night with a game in hand. Pair it with dinner from our Upper Kirby restaurant guide.

McElroy's Pub

3607 S. Sandman, at Richmond Ave, Upper Kirby · pub

McElroy's Pub lists typical hours of Monday to Friday 3 p.m. to 2 a.m., Saturday 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. and Sunday noon to 2 a.m. McElroy's Pub has been pouring since 1994, and its seating includes original tables and burgundy leather chairs from Houston's Rice Hotel dating back to the 1920s. The pub also throws a St. Patrick's Day party every year.

Best for: a pint of Guinness, a bit of Houston history and a late finish any day of the week.

Where can you hear live music near Greenway Plaza?

McGonigel's Mucky Duck on Norfolk Street is the live-music room in the area.

McGonigel's Mucky Duck

2425 Norfolk St, Houston 77098 · pub and music room

McGonigel's Mucky Duck is an Irish pub with live music, and its website says guests under 21 are welcome with parents. Typical hours run from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. or midnight Tuesday through Saturday, with Sunday closed. The site shows two different Monday schedules, so confirm before a Monday visit.

Best for: a night built around a show rather than a screen. Check the venue's calendar at mcgonigels.com for current listings. More stages are in our best live music venues in Houston guide.

Where to go late on Richmond Avenue

Urban Social and BB's Tex-Orleans both stay open until 2 a.m. on Richmond Avenue, Urban Social nightly and BB's on Friday and Saturday.

Urban Social

3917 Richmond Ave, Houston 77027 · bar

Urban Social on Richmond Avenue lists hours of 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. seven days a week on its website, which also has a food-ordering link. At 3917 Richmond Ave, it is the westernmost bar in this guide.

Best for: a drink after work at the west end of the Richmond Avenue stretch.

BB's Tex-Orleans (Upper Kirby)

3139 Richmond Ave, Houston 77098 · Cajun restaurant and bar

BB's lists typical hours of Sunday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Signature items include Maw Maw's Gumbo and the 5 Pound Mound, five pounds of seasoned crawfish with corn and potatoes. The Upper Kirby location lists Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day as its holiday closures. For more crawfish, see our Houston crawfish guide.

Best for: crawfish and cold beer before the night goes late.

Save this: a Greenway Plaza bar crawl

This route runs east to west along Richmond Avenue. BB's and The Cellar Bar face each other on the 3100 block; after that, use a rideshare or a designated driver between stops.

1. Start at BB's Tex-Orleans (3139 Richmond Ave) for gumbo or crawfish.
2. Cross Richmond to The Cellar Bar (3140 Richmond Ave) for pool and darts.
3. Head west to Kirby Ice House (3333 Eastside St) for the patio.
4. Have a pint at McElroy's Pub (3607 S. Sandman, at Richmond).
5. Finish at Urban Social (3917 Richmond Ave), open until 2 a.m.

Game day swap: trade step 3 for Twin Peaks on Lomitas Street if you want screens and 22-ounce drafts.

Tips for a night out near Greenway Plaza

• Check the bar's own site for hours the day you go; most close at 2 a.m., but some close earlier.
• Kirby Ice House is 21 and up. The Mucky Duck welcomes under-21 guests with parents.
• Kirby Ice House calls itself dog and people friendly; check other bars' policies before bringing a dog.
• Plan on a rideshare or designated driver after a few drinks.

More Houston nightlife

For more area ideas, read our Upper Kirby area page, the things to do in Upper Kirby guide, the best bars in Houston list and the Houston nightlife guide. Dog owners should see our dog-friendly patios guide.

Last verified: November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best bars in Greenway Plaza?

Kirby Ice House, The Cellar Bar, McElroy's Pub, Twin Peaks (Kirby), McGonigel's Mucky Duck, Urban Social and BB's Tex-Orleans. All were confirmed open on their own websites.

Is there a sports bar near Greenway Plaza?

Yes. Twin Peaks' Kirby location at 4527 Lomitas St and Kirby Ice House at 3333 Eastside St both show games. Twin Peaks lists a weekday happy hour from 2 to 6 p.m.

Which Greenway Plaza bars are dog-friendly?

Kirby Ice House at 3333 Eastside St calls itself dog and people friendly. For other bars near Greenway Plaza, check the bar's own policy before bringing a dog.

What time do bars near Greenway Plaza close?

Most close at 2 a.m. Kirby Ice House, The Cellar Bar, Urban Social and McElroy's Pub list a 2 a.m. close, and BB's Tex-Orleans typically closes at 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.

Are there any bars inside Greenway Plaza itself?

Greenway Plaza is mainly an office district, so the bars worth visiting are nearby on Richmond Avenue, Kirby Drive and Norfolk Street. This guide covers those within the Greenway/Upper Kirby area.