McElroy’s Pub

yes this is the best laid back chill bar. Absolutely amazing atmosphere little nice vintage sofas on each corner. i’d love it if it was little darker on around where the sofas are from an interior designer point of view. also make sure you check out their out patio. not sure their parking though.

Chill spot. Fun karaōke.
Average prices and great location.

This pub always has a nice vibe to it. It’s convenient for those that live downtown or work there and want to have a nice happy hour. They have a small patio area out front that is great for people watching. The bartenders have always been nice and they have a decent beer selection. They also sell cigarettes and cigars, so that’s a bonus for the smokers out there.

Great bar, great drinks, and no food but Star Pizza delivers, so who cares? I’m here every Thursday for Geeks Who Drink trivia, and the bar has a great special on biggie beers for that. After coming a few times for trivia, I decided I liked the bar so much I’ve been back on non trivia nights! Highly recommended. Friendliest bar staff in town!

I should write and say how horrible this place is, so it doesn’t get too crowded… If people found out about their patio, which is the best kept secret in town there would be a line out the door every night. Cj and staff are always friendly and remember my drink, and their patio is one of my favorite places to just sit and relax.

A comfortable neighborhood bar, decent prices on happy hour beer, good beer selection and friendly bar staff. No food available, but they have takeout menus for places that deliver to the bar (Hungry’s was yummy!!).

Great bar with excellent staff and management that treats you like a regular from the first time you walk in. Nice patio for enjoying the Houston night time weather, inside has a pool table and darts. Great place to grab a drink and meet friends, new and old…

Totally chill hangout spot. The bartenders are super friendly and pour a great drink at decent prices. The back patio was a nice surprise, a lot of tables, a TV to watch the game on and plenty of heat lamps if needed.

Probably the chillest neighborhood bar in Neartown. I stumbled into McElroys Pub a few years ago and stumbled back regularly ever since. I cannot emphasize enough how relaxing this place is as the décor is of a worn well broken in leather and a rich mahogany (please get the reference).
The price point is competitive compared to the local market. The staff is really cool and great conversation types. Quite a few TV’s posted here to expect to be able to catch a game or four. Darts off in the back corner, pool table, and Golden Tee this spot has all the staple local pub games. When with friends this is a perfect situation to wager some drinks and find out who is most formidable.
Wednesday night is Kareoke Night. This is valuable if you want to trick your friends into getting hammered and then find out its kareoke night when they are already buzzing. **Evil Laughs**

Best bar in Houston. This is not Washington Ave., keep that shit away. Great staff, drink prices, and phenomenal patio.

This place has a nice relaxed atmosphere. I typically go on Thursday nights, and the bar has just the right number of people. Enough that it’s lively, but not so many that you’re bumping elbows or searching for a seat. The patio is French Bulldog-​friendly with a couple TVs and speakers. It’s easy to bring outside food in, and the tamale guys make their rounds too.
Staff is friendly and attentive and service is fast. Beer on tap selection isn’t huge, but that fine for me. I’m not a beer connoisseur, I just want to get a 22-​ounce pint (Thursday night) or three and sit on the patio. I started coming for trivia nights (again, Thursdays). The host is rather personable, making the game fun, and does a faaaaantastic job on the microphone. There are a moderate amount of teams, so a decent chance of winning and 100% chance of having a good time.

This has grown to be my favorite bar. Very cozy, and laid back with a spacious patio in the back. Along with the darts and golden tee machine, the pool table is a major hit. Come check out their Wednesday karaōke nights and Thursday trivia!

Was only there for a bit but liked the staff, the pub vibe and the beer selection was good. Also had some cask ales which I appreciated and enjoyed. I’d go back again if I’m in the area.

Great bartenders, great back patio, tv’s outside and in, pool table, darts, golden tee, a lot of bourbon and whiskey, awesome jukebox, seating for big groups, fun place to party and the best Guinness on draught.
Traditional Irish pub.

Great place for adults to come have a great draft beer and a good conversation.
Seriously, I’ve known about this place for years but it seems we never pop into this little corner of Upper Kirby for drinks. I am glad we decided to start. We actually started at The Davenport right around the corner. Then we thought since we were here we’d check out McElroy’s for a beer.
This joint has a wonderful large inside bar area, a lovely patio outback for smokers or a nice night outdoors in the city and clean bathrooms. The bartenders are friendly, quick and knowledgeable. Sure they have your basic Miller and Lone Star but they carry St Arnold on draft, Harp & Smithwycks and the wonderful imports you expect from an Irish Pub.
The music wasn’t too loud from the jukebox and out on the pretty big patio was a wonderful calm place for friends to sit and have a beer and enjoy a little cigar.
If you like a good bar with fairly easy parking that’s NOT in the Village or on Washington then here’s your alternative. I bought a round of beers and walked out with money left in my pocket. So it’s cheaper than places like the Gingerman (which I really like for the beer selection but hate for the parking) and Flying saucer (which has a nice beer selection but you can’t carry on a conversation in because of the noise level).
If you’re an adult and don’t need a dance floor, a pick up line or kids spilling their beers on your shoes then you need a place like this. Adults having adult beverages make this middle aged gal happy.

Great place for Irish Car bombs.

I have been going to McElroys off and on for the last 5 years, but have never written a review. This place has consistently been a great, laid back, atmosphere to have a damn good Guinness, Smithwicks, Harp, St. Arnolds, insert your favorite beer. The prices are very reasonable for the area. They have nice bartenders, a great patio, and a non-​douchy crowd, unlike many establishments in the Upper Kirby area. To top it all off, the jukebox is awesome, and when the jukebox isnt playing, the bartenders place great music from their I-​pods.
Sometimes you just want to go hang out without waiting in line to get in, paying a cover, and trying to get the attention of the aloof bartender that is a part time model but can’t quit their day job.

Whether you belly up to the bar late night, party in the back patio or kick back on a sofa — you’re gonna have a «not too bad» time at McElroy’s.
Even though it’s in my ‘hood, I tend to overlook it. But lately I’ve been making it a nightcap spot. They’ve got darts, TVs (I was mesmerized by Shark Week most recently), a decent electronic jukebox — or at least patrons that can select an entertaining playlist — stiff drinks, good beer selection, cool bartenders, and nighttime visits from the tamale family. Winner winner chicken tamale dinner.

For awhile I started checking out different areas of time to grab a drink. I was dead set against Washington for awhile now, and the village has just plain bored me so I started expanding back towards upper kirby and montrose area.
This bar is one chilled and relaxed place. They have an updated jukebox but people still play the oldies. The patio area is deceptionally big. Nice place to grab a simple drink and converse amongst friends.

This is a great spot to have a few cold ones and visit with friends.
Inside is comfortable with lots of seating and some dart boards, however I prefer the back patio, filled with picnic and patio tables, surrounded by beer signs and some greenery.
The staff is always nice and friendly. The jukebox has a great selection!
I agree with Jack H that special events are a blast there! Halloween 2009 I was in the running for winning the costume contest, until some stupid chick with a sexy Wonder Woman costume came in at the last minute and stole my thunder. Ugh! St. Patty’s day is awesome at McElroy’s as well. They open up the side lot and have a live band.