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Grand Prize

Bar Pub

Welcoming haunt in a 2-story house lures hipsters with craft cocktails & a cool but easygoing feel. People often mention great, good, upstairs, drink, night, parking, patio, nice, Great, floor,


Address

1010 Banks St, Houston, TX 77006, United States

Website

www.instagram.com

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (1K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 4 pm to 2 am
  • Friday: (Good Friday), 4 pm to 2 am, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: 4 pm to 2 am
  • Sunday: (Easter), 4 pm to 2 am, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 4 pm to 2 am
  • Tuesday: 4 pm to 2 am
  • Wednesday: 4 pm to 2 am

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (18) good (17) upstairs (11) drink (11) night (9) parking (9) patio (8) nice (8) Great (7) floor (7)
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  • 4/5 Cesar B. 11 months ago on Google
    Great bar with a spacious patio and a nice dance floor. It a great place to bring friends and enjoy the night out. Only downside is the limited parking, but the experience here makes the parking hassle worth the wait. The interior is nice and dark with a mix of lighting.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ashlie D. 11 months ago on Google
    Good spot on a Sunday night! The patio was packed but lots of space upstairs. The first floor was busy and had a dj. Bartenders are attentive and they have a lot of variety. I love the decor and murals. There are some areas that are great for photos. The parking isn't great, street parking only in a residential area. There is also a sign in the front reminding people to be mindful of residences.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 April F. 9 months ago on Google
    So glad we found this hole in the wall Style bar! Great atmosphere, friendly staff and very comfortable to just hang out and have drinks and talk, pool table available. Not too crowded, no problem getting a seat at the bar on a Friday night around 9:00. They have hot dogs that you can order at a window. Very inexpensive beers and lots of local beers. All around 110% good time. Highly recommended. Go out of your way to find this one.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Akem J. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely horrible service. Bartender was ridiculously rude and staged a racially charged argument with another customer(his buddy) because I DID NOT tipped him. First I always tip, I was a bartender in University. Second I did not get the drink I ordered and when I said that’s not what I wanted, he curse me off and walked off. Now why would I tip you when you were rude to me with my order to begin? If you’re black and love a good pint, please DO NOT visit Grand Prize Bar, it’s just not the place to be.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jennifer Hassler D. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic Dive Bar!!! Love their Paloma on tap! My hubby enjoyed their tiki sour beer. You can’t miss this bar! The lights lead the way!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yolanda T. 2 years ago on Google
    A place to relax on a weekday 😎 after a long day at work. Having an appetizer with friends and going home full of energy after having good conversations makes me recharge batteries and go home ready to start the next day at work. The bar has pool tables and a DJ upstairs to dance to if you wish. Most of the clientele are people in their 20s who attend the second floor area and enjoy music and dancing. I enjoy more the bar and the terrace where professionals like me enjoy appetizers and good conversations while the traffic slows down at rush hour before going home.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 gypness c. 1 year ago on Google
    Always a great place to visit. Bartenders are nice. Lindsey is a doll. Great, delicious, yumm-o food when kitchen is open. Lots if space outside and on both floors.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jess O. 10 months ago on Google
    Really nice place with a lot of food/drink options. The bartenders were all very friendly and enthusiastic with all of the guests, they made us feel welcome and at home I was very impressed! I love the lights in the windows it really complimented the vibe of the bar! I hope to come back for another visit!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hernan F. 1 year ago on Google
    Really cool 2 story bar. Went on a latin themed night so the music was great. Drinks are actually kind of cheap compared to alot of other bars ive visited. They dont have a parking lot though so you have to find parking on the street but other than that its a really cool place .
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Jimmiesue F. 1 year ago on Google
    First visit and will definitely be the last. Had high hopes for this place because of their 4.5 Stars. (Must be from all of their locals.) Service was rude. Order was completely wrong and had to demand for the manager just to get our money back. Bar drinks are good but, a little on the pricey side. Leave this place to the local favorites that hang there because it's definitely not for travelers passing thru.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Roman C. 1 year ago on Google
    Cocktails are good. Made properly. Ambiance is chill and dark. If you are cool this is great place to enjoy drinks. Basics are not going to have fun here. If you are not basic whiskey coke or vodka tonic person definitely come and order real drink. I have spoken.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 sarah l. 1 year ago on Google
    Friendly neighborhood bar. Good happy hour deals and music. Huge upstairs patio with great views. Normal people go here.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Derek 1 year ago on Google
    Very fun bar, but slightly worried about the structural integrity of the building. There was a noticeable dip on the second level floor. It seems like the building was not rated for the weight of the occupants on the second floor.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Austin S. 2 years ago on Google
    Great vibe everytime I come here. It had been a while since my last visit (covid and all) and they've really improved the outdoor back patio. I always try and grab the pool table if it's open and the food here is amazing.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kim G. 5 months ago on Google
    Drinks are a good price and the bartender was very nice. I forgot her name. The food was great as well and that was a pleasant surprise since I didn't expect much with it being a bar. Kudos to the people cooking the food. Bathrooms were clean as well. I was invited by a good friend and will be back. Oh parking is free
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christina R. 7 months ago on Google
    Great 2 story laid back atmosphere, with pool tables and some games. Upstairs has a bar that's open on the weekends and seems like a luau them and a nice upstairs patio.

  • 5/5 Jesus R. 1 year ago on Google
    My favorite bar in Houston. Drinks are great, the vibe is great, and the food vendors they have are great too. Specially the hot dog one. They have an upstairs where you can go if you want to dance as they usually have a live dj spinning up there depending on the night. Downstairs is more your typical bar and in the patio is more lowkey. Definitely a place to spend a good 2-3 hours at.

  • 1/5 jeeni 6 months ago on Google
    Some nights they will ID a nearly 40 yr old at the door and say you are not allowed in without an ID. Most nights, however, they don't have a door person and the bartenders don't card anyone either, even people who are obviously in their 20s. I won't support a hypocritical business.

  • 5/5 Joey V. 9 months ago on Google
    We meet here for happy hour occasionally. Their drink prices are moderate, and the atmosphere is friendly and upbeat. The bartenders get busy but do a good job paying attention to their patrons waiting for a drink. The last time I was there, the upstairs was really hot until they turned the air down later in the evening. Not sure if that is normal, but we managed to still hang out up there and avoid a heatstroke.

  • 5/5 Joshua Q. 10 months ago on Google
    I LOVE THIS PLACE. discovered it a few years back and it became a regular spot while I was in town. Returned recently and it’s even better. Like how!? Just go check it out and see for yourself. You won’t regret it. :)

  • 5/5 Hannah T. 5 months ago on Google
    Love this bar and the bartenders here. The drinks are delicious and well priced. The mocktails are also so well crafted and taste amazing! They have a pool table and outdoor patio as well as a balcony. There is plenty of seating for groups as well. I've never had the food, but it always smells amazing. My only complaint is the woman's restroom. It is always a mess, and whoever designed it did a terrible job. You hit whoever is washing their hands when you open the door, and it is so narrow that if there is a line, it makes it impossible to get in and out.

  • 5/5 Joyce V. 5 months ago on Google
    Randomly found this bar online. Had good reviews so decided to give it a try. It was a good crowd, not too packed but busier than normal for a Sunday night. I think one of the bartenders' names was Shane, he was awesome. Very nice, laid back vibes. We got a couple different drinks and all were delicious. Definitely coming back!

  • 5/5 CARTER C. 1 year ago on Google
    So much fun! Way bigger inside than it looks outside. Cool vibe and great neighborhood bar!

  • 5/5 Chandler H. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a great multi-vibe/ experience with the best drink prices I have experienced in montrose. Parking is a bit of a setback because there is not a designated parking lot but that is the only downside to this bar. It has an upstairs, downstairs, and a nicely decorated patio. They serve food, I love their chilli dogs, and it varys by night. The upstairs hosts drag show, edm, and Latin music. Service Industry friendly!!!

  • 5/5 Brian C. 1 year ago on Google
    Great spot for affordable drinks and usually good fun on the dance floor upstairs. Parking can be a bit difficult so Uber the way to go in my opinion.

  • 5/5 Adamantium 1. 1 year ago on Google
    This bar is awesome. I could be nit picky about the parking but I'm choosing not to. The service was great. Lots of different beers to choose from and reasonably priced cocktails. They also have seltzers if that's what you're into. A bit warm inside but they an upstairs area that seemed to be cooler and they also have an outside seating option. Also located on the 2nd floor. Had a great time and will definitely go back.

  • 4/5 Hugo P. 1 year ago on Google
    This is an excellent bar and always has a crowd. They have great drink specials and it is a generally big place. However, it is very popular and at peak hours can be difficult to get around. i will come again as soon as possible.

  • 5/5 markus h. 1 year ago on Google
    In the top 3 on my bar list. The atmosphere was pretty relaxed and the service was great. They played a good variety of music, it was a little loud for me at the bar but thats on me. I really enjoyed the cocktails and variety of seating environments,has a different vibe in each place.

  • 5/5 Nahshon S. 1 year ago on Google
    I've been going here to the upstairs bar every Friday for the past 2 months now and I love it. The community is amazing, the music is bumping and Megan is....honestly the best. She always takes care of me. She knows what I want, how to make it (and boy does she make a mean drink), and she's a really good conversationalist. Not to make this whole post about her but she is the reason I made this my regular Friday night spot. 100/10 would recommend.

  • 5/5 Alexander D. 1 year ago on Google
    I had a good time here. It's a low-key spot with good drink prices. It's got a bigger interior than you'd think by looking at it and nice lighting. I'd go back

  • 5/5 Gail Marie B. 1 year ago on Google
    Great craft cocktails and prices on all drinks were practical and not outrageous. Joey was very inviting and polite. As a bartender myself I find that extremely important. If your ever in the neighborhood definitely give this place a visit!

  • 5/5 Laura H. 2 years ago on Google
    Love that it’s decked out for Christmas right now. The pear drink, the horchata drink, and the hibiscus one were all great. Beer is superrr affordable here and extensive choices. DJ on Friday night was 💯


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
    • ✓️ Somewhat difficult to find a space
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Outside food allowed
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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