Bring your own wine or beer to 9 great BYOB restaurants

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Dine out around Houston and bring along your favorite, price-friendly wine or beer at these tasty BYOB-friendly restaurants. 

You often find a wine or beer that you just can’t live without, or you’d rather pay grocery story prices for restaurant-consumed drinks. Worry no more with these great Houston eateries allowing you to bring your own beer and wine.

9 Great BYOB Restaurants in Houston

  • Paulie’s – Not many things in life compare to enjoying a glass of wine with friends over an Italian dinner. Paulies is a favorite amongst Houstonians and for a $10 per bottle corkage fee you can enjoy your meal even more with your favorite bottle.
  • Banana Leaf – Venture to this Chinatown restaurant for inexpensive, yet tasty Malaysian fare. Sip a Tiger Beer or bring along another choice that’ll go well with the Roti Canai or Hainanese chicken.
  • Luigi’s Pizza – This Midtown location is popular amongst college kids and families alike. Indulge in some seriously delicious pizza and wings while you wash it all down with your adult beverage of choice. No corkage fee applies.
  • Lola – The Heights diner has become a go-to spot in the neighborhood for good food and a laid back atmosphere. Their salads and burgers will pair well with your wine of choice. What’s even better than being able to bring your favorite bottle? … Not having to pay a corkage fee to enjoy it.
  • Jenni’s Noodle House – For a $4 per bottle corkage fee, you can indulge in both your favorite type of Pho as well as your favorite beverage. Grab a few friends, a couple of beers, and head over to one of the three locations for a Vietnamese treat.
  • LA Crawfish – As fun as having a crawfish or crab boil in your backyard may be, LA Crawfish is doing the work for you. Bring the fun and the beer (or wine) to one of their seven locations around greater Houston to wash down the seafood that you’ll devour. The snowcrab legs are a sure winner in garlic and Cajun seasoning.
  • District 7 Grill – Serving up comfort food in a comfortable atmosphere is what District 7 does well. Their EaDo and Midtown locations are BYOB; perfect for enjoying these Texas-sized entrees with friends and family.
  • Phil & Derek’s – Enjoy live music, home cooked Cajun comfort food and your desired bottle of wine for a $10 per bottle corkage fee. This River Oaks restaurant is a great neighborhood spot that’s surely worth the visit, so don’t forget your bottle.
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Dominique McGhee
Dominique McGhee is a contributing food and lifestyle writer for 365 Things to Do in Houston. He covers select events, activities and food happenings around the city. He also co-publishes The Monster Lifestyle blog.