The graveyard: Bars in Houston

These are the places that have permanently shut their doors but are still indexed on Google. A bittersweet archive of Bars in Houston that used to be — sorted by how well-loved they were.

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#4

Buffalo Wild Wings

Chicken wings restaurant

Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.

3.40 (2.1K reviews)
Closed
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#6

TGI Fridays

Restaurant

Casual chain restaurant with a festive vibe serving beer, cocktails & a wide menu of American fare.

3.60 (2K reviews)
Closed
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#7

Genghis Grill

Restaurant

Colorful chain with a large variety of ingredients for build-your-own & chef-made bowls.

4.10 (1.8K reviews)
Closed
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#8

Hooters

Sports bar

Sports bar & grill chain famous for chicken wings served by waitresses in short shorts.

3.70 (1.6K reviews)
Closed
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#9

Solarium

Restaurant

Industrial-chic gathering space with 100 taps of draft beer & draft wine plus eclectic pub food.

4.50 (1.5K reviews)
$$ $$
Closed
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#10

Wooster's Garden

Cocktail bar

Modern setting for gourmet takes on classic bar fare, plus a variety of craft beers & cocktails.

4.50 (1.5K reviews)
Closed
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#11

Lucky's Pub

Sports bar

Full-service spot showing televised sports alongside classic bar games & familiar pub grub.

4.30 (1.5K reviews)
$ $$$
Closed
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#12

El Big Bad

Tex-Mex restaurant

Bi-level bar & cantina serving a host of tequilas, margaritas & Mexican eats in a muraled setting.

4.00 (1.5K reviews)
$$ $$
Closed
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#13

Sambuca

American restaurant

Hip spot for American eats & small plates at lunch & dinner, with regular live music & dancing.

4.00 (1.4K reviews)
$$$ $
Closed
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#15

Izakaya

Modern izakaya restaurant

Casual pub offering globally inspired takes on Japanese small plates, with outdoor patios.

4.50 (1.3K reviews)
$$ $$
Closed
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#16

Batanga

Pan-Latin restaurant

Buzzy, industrial eatery in an 1800s saloon featuring Pan-Latin small plates, live music & a patio.

3.80 (1.3K reviews)
Closed
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#18

Down House

American restaurant

A locavore-friendly bar & eatery serving eclectic food & drink menus in a chill space with couches.

4.40 (1.2K reviews)
$$ $$
Closed
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#20

Creative housemade donuts pair with gourmet coffee at this specialty cafe open around the clock.

4.20 (1.1K reviews)
$ $$$
Closed
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#21

Harold’s

Southern restaurant (US)

Fried chicken, hush puppies, po' boys & other Southern favorites served up in a relaxed restaurant.

4.00 (1.1K reviews)
$$ $$
Closed
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#22

Habanera And The Guero

Mexican restaurant

Spacious bistro with a terrace offering Mexican cuisine & margaritas amid a relaxed ambiance.

4.10 (1.1K reviews)
Closed
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#23

Ninja Ramen

Ramen restaurant

Unassuming bar with late-night hours offering a simple menu of Japanese noodles.

4.30 (1K reviews)
Closed
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#24

Expansive patio bar offering regional Mexican & Tex-Mex dishes, plus craft beers & cocktails.

4.40 (1K reviews)
Closed
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#26

A large beer list, British-style pub grub & international soccer on TV draw fans to this fixture.

4.40 (968 reviews)
Closed
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#27

Ono Poke

Hawaiian restaurant

Bright, cozy counter serve offering Hawaiian poke bowls in set & customized combinations.

4.60 (938 reviews)
Closed
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#28

Beers, hearty pub food, pool, darts & a jukebox are the draws at this spot with a front-porch swing.

4.30 (938 reviews)
Closed
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#29

Chill industrial venue featuring 365 beers, burgers & ample TVs with sports, plus an outdoor patio.

4.40 (933 reviews)
Closed
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#30

Love Buzz

Pizza restaurant

No-nonsense tavern with a casual vibe & a big menu of inventive pizzas & hearty hero sandwiches.

4.30 (922 reviews)
Closed
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#31

Artisans

French restaurant

Trendy eatery serving high-end French cuisine in a warm space with rustic-chic decor.

4.50 (879 reviews)
Closed
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#32

Starbucks

Coffee shop

Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.

4.00 (874 reviews)
Closed
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#33

Sports enthusiasts can catch a game on one of several big TVs while drinking craft brews on tap.

4.40 (860 reviews)
Closed
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#34

Benjy's

New American restaurant

Trendy joint serving innovative New American dishes along with a bustling happy hour & brunch.

4.50 (853 reviews)
$$ $$
Closed
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#35

Bar 2200

Restaurant

Multilevel sports haunt featuring a Southern-inspired menu, DJ music & happy hour in stylish digs.

3.80 (849 reviews)
Closed
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#37

Texan chain of pubs featuring over 100 draft beers from around the globe as well as outdoor seating.

4.50 (826 reviews)
$$ $$
Closed
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#38

Trez

Bistro

This intimate wine bar with frequent live music offers charcuterie, cheeses, small plates & pizzas.

4.60 (823 reviews)
Closed
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#39

MAX's Wine Dive

Eclectic restaurant

Casual spot serving updated comfort food, small plates & worldly wines in an industrial-chic space.

4.20 (812 reviews)
Closed
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#40

Canadian-themed pub & neighborhood watering hole with plenty of hockey action & nightly specials.

4.50 (809 reviews)
Closed
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#41

Punk’s Simple Southern Food

Southern restaurant (US)

This rustic-chic restaurant with a bar, TVs & a large patio offers a menu of coastal Southern fare.

4.20 (804 reviews)
$$ $$
Closed
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#42

Sprawling game-day hangout offering rooftop cocktails, big-screen TVs & a menu of bar eats.

4.30 (781 reviews)
$$ $$
Closed
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#43

Churrascos River Oaks

Latin American restaurant

Branch of a popular, Pan-Latin chain offering steaks, seafood & tres leches cake.

4.40 (758 reviews)
Closed
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#44

Glitter Karaoke

Karaoke bar

Upbeat karaoke bar with a private party room featuring multiple stages & a loungelike atmosphere.

4.10 (743 reviews)
Closed
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#45

An extensive selection of small-batch beers & spirits served in industrial-looking digs.

4.40 (733 reviews)
$$ $$
Closed
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#47

Texas draft brews & casual eats in a laid-back local bar filled with street art & retro games.

4.50 (713 reviews)
Closed
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#48

Brewery taproom serving craft beer & Australian-inspired comfort food in cozy digs with a patio.

4.40 (710 reviews)
Closed
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#49

The Raven Grill

American restaurant

Eclectic comfort food & mesquite-grilled meats lure locals to this cozy, neighborhood spot.

4.40 (705 reviews)
Closed
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#50

Kitschy, Americana-themed spot with a huge outdoor area serving homestyle American & Southern fare.

4.30 (672 reviews)
$ $$$
Closed

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