Eagle Eats

Steve Kleihege

Varsity Bar HTX: A Solid Reboot for the Sports Crowd (4/5 Stars) Varsity Bar HTX, the newly reopened spot in the space formerly occupied by Eagle, has successfully navigated its transition and delivered a comfortable, sports-focused experience. The efforts to clean up and modernize the venue are immediately apparent, making it a strong contender for a casual mid-week drink or game night. The biggest upgrade is the clear commitment to sports. The entire space feels much cleaner than before, and the addition of many new TVs showing various games means you won't have a bad seat in the house. This shift in focus is clear and effective. Furthermore, the staff was friendly and welcoming, which always makes an early-evening visit more pleasant. Structurally, the bar is still very familiar; not much changed inside or out in terms of the floor plan, so previous patrons will feel right at home. The pricing is reasonable, with well drinks priced the same as other bars in the area, keeping it competitive. My only notable critique lies in the décor: the installation of fake grass across various surfaces feels a bit obsessive and gives the place a slightly jarring aesthetic that distracts from the clean upgrades. Also, while I visited around 5 pm and the place was fairly empty—which is expected for that time—I look forward to seeing the atmosphere when the crowds pick up later in the evening or on a game day. Overall, Varsity Bar HTX is a well-executed rebrand that offers good drinks, friendly service, and a great setup for watching sports. It’s a solid 4-star local spot that just needs a slightly less aggressive turf treatment. Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

4 months ago

Yelper Lou MC

It started with attending a monthly group function at Eagle Houston. I began to fall in love with it. The employees were polite and service was good. It has lots of patio space and nice bars downstairs. I especially love attending the Eagle Pride Festival during the Gay Pride weekend.

a year ago

k c

Eagle Houston feels more like a generic club than what you’d expect from an Eagle bar. The crowd and atmosphere don’t really fit the traditional vibe, and this is the only Eagle I’ve seen with such a large number of women. The bartenders are hit or miss—some are great, others not so much. But the biggest downside is how unfriendly the people are. I’ve given this place multiple chances, and every time, the crowd just feels unwelcoming. If you’re looking for a real Eagle experience, this probably isn’t it.

10 months ago

Idan Singh (Idan)

You need your passport to enter this venue. Staff are ok but could be more friendly. The venue name has changed it is not associated with EAGLE leather bars.

3 months ago

Penguin Scott

Never heard of mixing ground beef with chorizo for mini burgers, but dayum, this place turns that dish out on special occasions and it is the bomb! The menu is full of great fusion dishes, it was hard to decide. The prices seem to match the portions and I'm eager for a return to Eagle Eats to try another dish. Or I may just be stuck on those mini burgers for a while! (Hopefully soon to be a regular menu item.)

4 years ago