Best Bars in Humble, TX: Neighborhood Spots, Sports Bars and Patios

The best bars in Humble, TX range from a neighborhood icehouse open since 1942 to a 40-tap food truck park with racing simulators, spread across downtown Humble and the FM 1960 corridor about 22 miles northeast of Houston.

For this guide, Humble means ZIP codes 77338, 77339, and portions of 77346 — roughly the area bounded by Beltway 8 to the south, FM 1960 to the north, US-59/Eastex Freeway to the west, and Will Clayton Parkway to the east.

How we chose

Every bar on this list was confirmed currently open via its official website, an official social-media page, or a recently active Yelp or TripAdvisor listing. We left out any place whose most recent verifiable activity was from 2024 or earlier. Hours change, so check the bar's own site before you make the drive.

Downtown Humble: the original neighborhood bars

Downtown Humble, clustered around Main Street and 1st Street, holds the city's oldest and most characterful bars. Several are within walking distance of each other.

Lloyd's Bar

111 N Avenue A · daily 11 AM–2 AM

Lloyd's has been open since 1942, making it Humble's oldest bar by most accounts. The license covers beer and wine, but the house policy allows BYOB spirits with no cover charge — an arrangement carried over from an earlier era of Texas drinking customs. Inside: shuffleboard, dominoes, and Texas 42 (the domino game that Texans treat as a competitive sport). For genuine local atmosphere at the lowest possible price, this is the one.

Moonshine Hill Saloon

231 Moonshine Hill Loop · Sun and Wed–Sat noon–2 AM, Mon–Tue 3 PM–2 AM

The Moonshine Hill neighborhood's name reportedly comes from the stills that operated here before Prohibition — Humble sat in a predominantly dry county and, by local account, developed its own solutions. The saloon is one of the oldest remaining structures in that stretch of old Humble: a laid-back dive with a front porch, pool tables, darts, and karaoke on Friday and Saturday nights.

Insider tip: Most Houstonians have never heard of Moonshine Hill, even though it is one of the more genuinely historic corners of the metro. The neighborhood name predates the oil boom and has never been rebranded.

Green Oaks Tavern

211 E Main St · Tue–Thu 4 PM–midnight, Fri–Sat 4 PM–2 AM, Sun 4 PM–10 PM

Green Oaks occupies a building constructed in 1928 that served as Humble's combined courthouse, jail, firehouse, and library — the city ran lean. Today it is a live-music cocktail bar with acts six nights a week: local and regional bands on weekends, an open jam on Wednesdays, and a soul-and-R&B session on Thursdays. Happy hour runs Tuesday to Friday from 4 to 7 PM. Weekend cover is typically $10–$15. Check the current calendar at greenoakstavern.com.

Best for: couples and music fans; the most craft-cocktail-forward bar on this list.

Shamrocks Pub & Grill

228 1st St W · Mon–Fri 3 PM–2 AM, Sat–Sun noon–2 AM · happy hour until 9 PM daily

Shamrocks splits into two rooms: a lounge side with booths, sofas, and 20+ HD TVs showing games, and an entertainment side with a DJ booth, dance floor, and pool tables. Live bands rotate in on weekends. A large patio handles overflow. The happy hour runs until 9 PM every day — more generous than most bars in the area.

Boozers Bar

226 1st St E · Mon–Sat 11 AM–2 AM, Sun noon–2 AM

A no-frills, smoking-allowed dive with roughly 20 seats, pool, and darts. Karaoke runs Thursday and Friday evenings. Bucket beer deals on domestics. It is not for everyone, but it is deeply local Humble.

Sports bars on FM 1960

The FM 1960 corridor east of downtown Humble has the density of screens and late kitchen hours that match-day viewing requires.

Brick House Tavern + Tap

140 FM 1960 Bypass E · Sun–Thu 11 AM–11 PM, Fri–Sat 11 AM–midnight

Brick House runs 30+ TVs, including a covered outdoor patio with its own screens — that patio-TV combination is harder to find than you would expect. Thirty-plus taps, including craft and regional beers. Weekend brunch Saturday and Sunday until 2 PM with $4 mimosas. Happy hour Monday to Friday 3–6 PM with half-priced appetizers. Start with the deep-fried deviled eggs.

On the Rox Sports Bar & Grill

7054 FM 1960 E · Mon–Sat 11 AM–2 AM, Sun 10:30 AM–2 AM · 21+ after 9 PM

On the Rox runs dart tournaments twice a week and has a dedicated room for Cowboys fans. The kitchen stays open late. Tuesday means $6.99 burgers. The chicken nachos get an outsized level of praise for a sports bar menu item.

Time Out Tavern

7540 FM 1960 E · daily 11 AM–2 AM

Twenty-five TVs, Golden Tee golf, a shuffleboard table, steel-tip dart boards, pool, and Buzztime trivia. Open 11 AM to 2 AM seven days a week, which covers Sunday-morning kickoffs and the late crowd equally. Worth a stop even on a night without a big game.

BreWingZ Sports Restaurant & Bar

9717 FM 1960 Bypass Rd W · Sun–Thu 11 AM–10 PM, Fri–Sat 11 AM–11 PM

BreWingZ centers its menu on hand-cut buffalo-style boneless wings with 20+ sauce and seasoning options. Happy hour weekdays 4–7 PM with $2 margaritas. Family night specials on Tuesdays. The earlier kitchen close (10 PM Sunday–Thursday) makes this a daytime or early-evening stop rather than a late-night one.

Patios, dance halls, and a 40-tap surprise

1886 Humble Backyard

7015 Manor Way · Tue–Sun noon–2 AM, Mon 5 PM–2 AM

An outdoor patio bar with fire pits and string lights, built for a crowd that settles in for the evening. Live guitarists play Monday nights; a DJ takes over Thursdays. Friday evenings come with complimentary area transportation. The Ultimate Bloody Mary is the house call on weekend afternoons.

Stetsons Nightlife

19304 US-59 · Wed–Sat 7 PM–2 AM

Humble's only dedicated country dance hall: hardwood dance floor, live country music most nights, three bars, and a kitchen. Free two-step and line-dance lessons run regularly for newcomers. The instructors get consistent credit from regulars for patience. If you have wanted to learn to two-step without feeling self-conscious, this is the most welcoming room in the Houston area to do it.

Porky's Backyard

5131 Atascocita Rd (77346) · Mon and Wed 4–10 PM, Thu 4 PM–midnight, Fri–Sat 11 AM–2 AM, Sun 11 AM–10 PM

Located in the [Atascocita](/areas/atascocita) portion of the 77346 ZIP code, but listed in the VisitHumbleTX.org tourism directory and a regular destination for residents of greater Humble.

Forty taps, 17 rotating food trucks, 12 full-motion racing simulators, and 10,000 square feet of indoor space — Porky's is the bar-and-entertainment concept with no real equivalent in the Houston suburbs. An outdoor playground keeps it family-appropriate on weekend afternoons. Weekly schedule: karaoke Monday, Singo Bingo Wednesday, car shows Saturday morning, live music Friday through Sunday.

Best for: groups where different people want different things. There is a food truck for every preference and enough entertainment that no one runs out of things to do.

Save this: Humble bars checklist

• Oldest bar: Lloyd's Bar, 111 N Avenue A, est. 1942. Beer and wine sold on site; BYOB spirits welcome.
• Best local-history moment: Moonshine Hill Saloon — a neighborhood name that reportedly predates Prohibition and the oil boom.
• Live music on a budget: Green Oaks Tavern on Main Street, six nights a week in a 1928 building that used to be the courthouse.
• Sports bar with outdoor TVs: Brick House Tavern + Tap, FM 1960 Bypass E, covered patio with its own screens.
• Free dance lessons: Stetsons Nightlife on US-59, country dancing Wednesday to Saturday.
• Most food variety: Porky's Backyard — 40 taps and 17 rotating food trucks.

For more on spending a night out in the Houston area, see the Houston nightlife guide and the best live music venues in Houston. For a full day in the area, our things to do in Humble, TX guide covers the rest of it. More on the neighborhood: Living in Humble, TX and the Humble area guide.

Last verified: October 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best bars in Humble, TX?

The best bars in Humble, TX include Lloyd's Bar (est. 1942, BYOB spirits allowed), Green Oaks Tavern (live music six nights a week in a 1928 courthouse building), Moonshine Hill Saloon (historic dive on one of Humble's oldest streets), Brick House Tavern + Tap (30+ TVs, covered patio with screens), Stetsons Nightlife (country dance hall with free lessons), and Porky's Backyard (40 taps and 17 rotating food trucks).

Is there live music in Humble, TX?

Yes. Green Oaks Tavern at 211 E Main St features live music six nights a week, including a Wednesday open jam and Thursday soul-and-R&B session. Stetsons Nightlife on US-59 hosts live country acts most nights it is open (Wednesday through Saturday). Shamrocks Pub & Grill and 1886 Humble Backyard also schedule live performers on rotating nights.

Where can I go country dancing in Humble, TX?

Stetsons Nightlife at 19304 US-59 in Humble is a dedicated country dance hall with a hardwood dance floor, live country music, three bars, and a kitchen. Free two-step and line-dance lessons are offered regularly for beginners. Stetsons is open Wednesday through Saturday.

What is the oldest bar in Humble, TX?

Lloyd's Bar at 111 N Avenue A has been open since 1942, making it the oldest bar in Humble. It holds a beer-and-wine license and allows guests to bring their own spirits with no cover charge — a longstanding house policy.

Are there sports bars in Humble, TX with outdoor seating?

Yes. Brick House Tavern + Tap on FM 1960 Bypass E has a covered outdoor patio with its own TVs. Shamrocks Pub & Grill on 1st Street has a large patio and 20+ indoor HD TVs. On the Rox Sports Bar on FM 1960 E also has outdoor seating and is open until 2 AM most nights.

Is Porky's Backyard in Humble, TX?

Porky's Backyard is at 5131 Atascocita Rd in the 77346 ZIP code, which is the Atascocita section of the greater Humble area. It is listed in the VisitHumbleTX.org tourism directory. The bar has 40 taps, 17 rotating food trucks, and 12 racing simulators.