Get your brackets out and pop on a college polo for March Madness in Houston.
It’s March in Houston, which means a few things: crawfish, bipolar weather (umbrellas, flip-flops, sweaters, shorts are a daily ensemble), and March Madness. Houston-area bars are gearing up for spirited college alums or NCAA fans who will be chomping at the bit to see if their teams make it all the way to the top. We’ve compiled a list of go-to bars and a couple surprises for enjoyable March Madness entertainment.
10 Bars to watch March Madness in Houston
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- Christian’s Tailgate – Make sure to wear your best pair of stretchy pants because the burgers and sandwiches at all four Houston locations are elite (8)! Open daily, 11am to 2am. Map it.
- Little Woodrow’s – With multiple locations around town, this college alum tent pole is prime real estate during March Madness. Open daily, noon to 2am. Map it.
- Grand Prize Bar – Known more as a hipster hangout than a sports bar, this Museum District bar is always on top of things during seasonal championships. It usually has AMC or TNT running, but the barkeeps are always hip to flip the channel to sports. Open daily, 4pm to 2am. Map it.
- Brick House Tavern + Tap – This place (rather, these places, with multiple locations) serves up deviled eggs, fork-and-knife options, and a long list of ales to help you through elimination games. Monday to Thursday, 11am to 1am; Friday and Saturday, 11am to 2am; Sunday, 11am to midnight. Map it.
- The Dogwood – The Austin transplant and Midtown hotspot has two floors of college game day goodness. Go upstairs for a sweet view of downtown and surrounding screens. Monday to Thursday, 4pm to 2am; Friday, 2pm to 2am; Saturday, noon to 2am; Sunday, 11am to 2am. Map it.
- Griff’s – With a true pub feel, Montrose’s Irish bar sports plenty of festive flair for NCAA hoops. Open daily, 11am to 2am. Map it.
- Pub Fiction – Located in the heart of Midtown, Pub Fiction houses an always-rowdy crowd of college sports revelers. Monday to Friday, 11am to 2am; Saturday and Sunday, 10:30am to 2am. Map it.
- Twin Peaks – For a more grown-up atmosphere, the burgers-and-wings bar has classic sports bar surroundings. Sunday to Wednesday, 11am to midnight; Thursday to Sunday, 11am to 2am. Map it.
- Saint Dane’s – Catch the game at Saint Dane’s on one of its many food specials nights, like Monday Steak Night or Taco Tuesday. Open daily, 11am to 2am. Map it.
- Front Porch Pub – Front Porch sports a stellar crawfish menu on the weekend and 50-cent wings on Mondays, making it an even sweeter Sweet 16 choice. Open daily, 11am to 2am. Map it.
