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Watson’s House of Ales is a traditional pub located in the heart of Houston’s Energy Corridor. Well-known for its large patio, draft beer selection, and casual British-American menu, Watson’s has become a popular gathering place for the people working on the west side of town. Strikingly tall ceilings, cedar walls, and stained glass windows create the quintessential British pub experience. The guests can found engaging in games such as pub trivia, pool, and darts while enjoying live music several nights a week.
Classic neighborhood English pub with big menu of bar eats, tavern games & tree-covered patio.
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Address: 14656 Grisby Rd, Houston, TX 77079
Phone: (281) 920-2929
Website: https://www.watsonshouseofales.com/
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Watson’s House of Ales, 14656 Grisby Rd, Houston, TX 77079, US
Watson’s House of Ales offers a welcoming atmosphere where guests can enjoy a wide selection of beers alongside a varied menu of delicious food.
Reviews
Robert R
Ordered a takeaway grilled chicken salad for 12.99. They added on another 2.49 for chicken, what? Salad was just lettuce & croutons plus th added chicken. Used to be a great place, never again.
… moreJB
Saturday lunch. Great atmosphere. Gracious but slow service. Hamburgers were ok but the nachos left much to be desired. Hope they can turn this place around and restore it to what it was.
… moreDiana L
I came here a couple of times many years ago and forgot about this place until I was looking for an outdoor hangout over the holidays. I’m glad I came back because this place is just as I remembered. Cozy indoor atmosphere and great outdoor patio area. There was live music and it was very relaxed. It wasn’t crowded but that was most likely due to being too close to Christmas. There were heaters outside and we had great service. Food was good and exactly as I remembered. I will definitely keep this place in mind going forward.
… moreEX5Tech
Staff:
Awesome. Heath, Bessie, Wendy, Trixie, Joel, Birdie, Trish, Kayla, and others are fantastic.
Food & drinks:
Very good.
Atmosphere:
Friendly and fun.
Recent decision to close at 12 am on the weekend:
RETARDED. I can’t believe a BAR closes at 12 am on the weekend. Been coming here for many years. I’m disappointed to have to go elsewhere. What a shame.
… moreAwesome. Heath, Bessie, Wendy, Trixie, Joel, Birdie, Trish, Kayla, and others are fantastic.
Food & drinks:
Very good.
Atmosphere:
Friendly and fun.
Recent decision to close at 12 am on the weekend:
RETARDED. I can’t believe a BAR closes at 12 am on the weekend. Been coming here for many years. I’m disappointed to have to go elsewhere. What a shame.
Heath Hulen
Stopped in yesterday. I’d never been there before. Bartender was very friendly. My brother had the nachos & they were great. They weren’t just chips but tortillas that were cut to look like chips & had alot of toppings. I had the Irish burger & it was fantastic!
Overall a great place to chill for awhile. If I ever get back to that side of town, I will definitely drop back in!
… moreOverall a great place to chill for awhile. If I ever get back to that side of town, I will definitely drop back in!
S G
I love this place
The atmosphere is very laid back, and the staff is always friendly and attentive.
The food never disappoints. They have daily specials and happy hour. Thanks Isabel for recommending the Mac Daddy burger it was awesome. Looking forward to going back
… moreThe atmosphere is very laid back, and the staff is always friendly and attentive.
The food never disappoints. They have daily specials and happy hour. Thanks Isabel for recommending the Mac Daddy burger it was awesome. Looking forward to going back
Michael Duran
This was our first time coming to this place. I was looking for a pub type atmosphere with food, a good beer selection, and laid back feeling, and this place has it. It goes for a neighborhood British pub feel, with a little bit of Texas thrown in, of course. On the day we went, a Saturday, there was a DJ on the patio and they were boiling live crawfish by the pound at a reasonable (but not cheap) price of $7.99/lb. This was great, as my wife was in the mood for crawfish and I was in the mood for a British pub. Where else but Houston, Texas, right?
Little did I know that this pub is actually one of the Baker’s St. pubs around the Houston area, which evidently each have very different looks and feels from one another. This one has a somewhat traditional feeling British pub interior, and what I’d kind-of call a Texas hill country vibe on the patio, which has comfortable tables with umbrellas, sitting underneath large trees. It was a sunny day and we sat outside with no direct sunlight hitting us. PERFECT.
I ate the Fish & Chips, which was good, although I question whether their recipe, as claimed, is world famous. It was good, but the batter didn’t have any special zing to it. It was cooked properly, not overcooked or dry. I think it was probably Tilapia, which is okay, but I’d prefer a nice big flaky cod for fish & chips. I also prefer thinner fries, whereas they have the medium thickness fries. The fries had no seasoning on them except maybe a little salt. So I guess a fairly bland dish, but it wasn’t bad.
Wife had the live cooked crawfish, which were fantastic, big, perfectly Cajun-style spiced, and corn & potatoes were available. It was on the moderate level of spice for a Cajun. Maybe a little too spicy for someone not familiar with Cajun crawfish, but it was NOT as spicy as a real Cajun would do it, so most people can enjoy it.
Beer selection was good, but not fantastic. I would like to see something more along the lines of the old Richmond Arms in Houston, where they had about the same number of taps, but had an EXTENSIVE bottle list. I wasn’t even offered a bottle list, and I’m pretty sure the “list” was like Ultra and Lite, not real beer. Equally, some of the bottles and at least one tap should be a BRITISH beer. They had Guinness, but folks, that’s Irish. 🙂 Bottles stay for a long time in dry storage or refrigerated storage, so there’s literally no reason not to keep an extensive selection on hand. Just buy 6 packs or even 4 packs of slow movers, but you can advertise your extensive selection. Liquor drink selection seemed ok, but I didn’t look closely at that, as for me a pub experience is beer, not cocktails. That’s probably the Houston / Louisiana influence on the pub menu choices…. but for future reference, pub-goers, real pub-goers, want beer in large quantities and selection. If someone comes in for an Ultra and a hamburger, they didn’t probably get the memo about where they are right now.
For what it’s worth, I will for sure go back here. Again great vibe, good food, decent beer selection, comfortable outdoor seating with SHADE (I hate, HATE pubs/bars that only have narrow metal stools as “seating”… I just refuse to go to them. Equally places with un-covered outdoor patios and no shade … why would I sit out in that?!).
Highly recommended, and again, we’ll be back.
… moreLittle did I know that this pub is actually one of the Baker’s St. pubs around the Houston area, which evidently each have very different looks and feels from one another. This one has a somewhat traditional feeling British pub interior, and what I’d kind-of call a Texas hill country vibe on the patio, which has comfortable tables with umbrellas, sitting underneath large trees. It was a sunny day and we sat outside with no direct sunlight hitting us. PERFECT.
I ate the Fish & Chips, which was good, although I question whether their recipe, as claimed, is world famous. It was good, but the batter didn’t have any special zing to it. It was cooked properly, not overcooked or dry. I think it was probably Tilapia, which is okay, but I’d prefer a nice big flaky cod for fish & chips. I also prefer thinner fries, whereas they have the medium thickness fries. The fries had no seasoning on them except maybe a little salt. So I guess a fairly bland dish, but it wasn’t bad.
Wife had the live cooked crawfish, which were fantastic, big, perfectly Cajun-style spiced, and corn & potatoes were available. It was on the moderate level of spice for a Cajun. Maybe a little too spicy for someone not familiar with Cajun crawfish, but it was NOT as spicy as a real Cajun would do it, so most people can enjoy it.
Beer selection was good, but not fantastic. I would like to see something more along the lines of the old Richmond Arms in Houston, where they had about the same number of taps, but had an EXTENSIVE bottle list. I wasn’t even offered a bottle list, and I’m pretty sure the “list” was like Ultra and Lite, not real beer. Equally, some of the bottles and at least one tap should be a BRITISH beer. They had Guinness, but folks, that’s Irish. 🙂 Bottles stay for a long time in dry storage or refrigerated storage, so there’s literally no reason not to keep an extensive selection on hand. Just buy 6 packs or even 4 packs of slow movers, but you can advertise your extensive selection. Liquor drink selection seemed ok, but I didn’t look closely at that, as for me a pub experience is beer, not cocktails. That’s probably the Houston / Louisiana influence on the pub menu choices…. but for future reference, pub-goers, real pub-goers, want beer in large quantities and selection. If someone comes in for an Ultra and a hamburger, they didn’t probably get the memo about where they are right now.
For what it’s worth, I will for sure go back here. Again great vibe, good food, decent beer selection, comfortable outdoor seating with SHADE (I hate, HATE pubs/bars that only have narrow metal stools as “seating”… I just refuse to go to them. Equally places with un-covered outdoor patios and no shade … why would I sit out in that?!).
Highly recommended, and again, we’ll be back.
Sebastian Bayer
The beer! Had an awesome HAZY IPA on tab.
Please get a variety like the one you have now. And keep the frozen cold glasses for the pour.
-Seb-
… morePlease get a variety like the one you have now. And keep the frozen cold glasses for the pour.
-Seb-
MeetWithMacey
Ambiance: British inspired pub with amazing decor/vibes inside and a super fun patio area! Feels like you have been transported to England the minute you step inside with the wood bar, flags, and wooden seating. Their outdoor area consists of string lights and multiple seating areas, with some tables and a cozy fire pit. Watson’s is somehow perfect for a romantic date night at the pub, hanging out with friends, or grabbing a beer solo given their aesthetic and seating options.
Parking onsite. They often have live music – the band was amazing! We had a great Saturday night enjoying the music on their patio. I enjoyed their wine selection and cocktails. The hamburger hit the spot and they have an expansive menu – best part was their kitchen is open quite late.
… moreParking onsite. They often have live music – the band was amazing! We had a great Saturday night enjoying the music on their patio. I enjoyed their wine selection and cocktails. The hamburger hit the spot and they have an expansive menu – best part was their kitchen is open quite late.
Anthony (Beer Chronicle) Gorrity
A classic spot with a great location right next to the freeway.
Met a friend for lunch and a beer, and it was pretty good, but the beer menu was pretty slim, and the food was aight.
Hummus was pretty good, but the veggies weren’t as fresh as I’d expect, and the sandwich was pretty good too.
Overall service was kind and attentive. I’ll be back.
… moreMet a friend for lunch and a beer, and it was pretty good, but the beer menu was pretty slim, and the food was aight.
Hummus was pretty good, but the veggies weren’t as fresh as I’d expect, and the sandwich was pretty good too.
Overall service was kind and attentive. I’ll be back.