Welcome to Grand Prize Bar
Grand Prize Bar, located in Houston, TX, is a popular dive bar known for its hipster, casual vibe and excellent drink offerings. With features like outdoor seating, a pool table, and a jukebox, it's a great spot for groups and dancing. The bar collaborates with various food trucks to offer unique culinary experiences. Their selection of bourbons is a standout feature, with rare and premium options available for sampling. The welcoming staff, cool ambiance, and hidden gem status make Grand Prize Bar a must-visit destination for a chill night out.
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1010 Banks St Houston, TX 77006 Hotline: (713) 526-4566
Welcome to Grand Prize Bar, a hidden gem in Houston, TX that is a favorite among locals and visitors alike. This dive bar offers a unique blend of divey, hipster, and casual vibes, making it the perfect spot for a chill night out with friends.
Located at 1010 Banks St, Grand Prize Bar is known for its great ambiance, with multiple outdoor spaces including an open-air patio overlooking Bell Park. The bottom floor has a darker, intimate feel with ample bar seating, while the upstairs area offers a different vibe with a regular DJ and occasional shows.
One of the highlights of Grand Prize Bar is their impressive selection of drinks, including rare and premium bourbons that you can sample before purchasing. The friendly and knowledgeable staff, like bartender Megan, are always on hand to recommend new drinks or share information about upcoming events.
When it comes to food, Grand Prize Bar works with various food trucks, providing customers with a rotating menu of delicious bites. Customers rave about the hot dog bar, with options like the Monterrey Hotdog and Houston Hotdog toppings. The cheese fries are a must-try, but some customers suggest they could use a bit more cheese for extra indulgence.
Overall, Grand Prize Bar offers a laid-back atmosphere, great drinks, and tasty bites, making it a top choice for a fun night out in Houston. Whether you're looking to unwind with friends, enjoy some live music, or sample unique bourbons, this dive bar has something for everyone.
Just updating my review to write what I though of the Umbrella Fella's fare, which I just tried for the first time, as an addendum to my previous review. I had the Monterrey Hotdog with a side of fries. Personally, I thought the Monterrey could have had some more punchy flavors, but I really liked that it came out fresh and hot.
So fun! Different vibes in different areas, terrific bartenders I love the music upstairs even when the tiki bar is closed
Great ambiance, with an upstairs that also leads to an open-air patio overlooking Bell Park. Bottom floor is definitely on the darker side in terms of lighting with ample bar seats available. As for food they work with a variety of Food Trucks who contract with this bar, but there will only be 1 truck on a given night. Drink prices are what you'd expect from this area, I'm not sure if there are drink specials. Another thing of note is they are about a block or two away from another chill Bar/Restaurant 'Betelgeuse, Betelgeuse' which runs along Montrose if you want a late & to keep the party going.
I love this bar! The vibes are great and the bartenders are cool and attentive. This is the perfect spot for a chill night out to get drinks, and I love how it's a local hidden spot!
Came here after Christmas because we all need a break from the holiday. Met up with some old friends and did happy hour. I had not one but TWO of the outdoor couch, which was dangerously good. Got a little hungry so we ordered food from umbrella fellas. I had the hotdog with the Houston toppings. The cheese fries weren't bad but need more cheese. Service was alright, the bar was packed so it took a while to get drinks ordered. Parking was a bit difficult, read the signs and make sure you don't block any residence or business driveway/parking lots. If you come here on a Wednesday night, there's a little show upstairs at 9pm.
If you love bourbon, you're in for a treat. This hidden gem of a bar has an amazing selection of rare and premium bottles that you can sample before you run to a store to hunt for a bottle to buy. I was blown away by the quality and variety of their offerings. I had a pour of the Brookers Whisky, and it was smooth and delicious. The staff here are super friendly and knowledgeable. Megan was my bartender, and she gave me some tips on what to try next and what events they have coming up. They have a regular DJ and a cool vibe. You can also snap some photos with their awesome dark and moody decor. The only catch is that there is no sign, so you have to use your GPS to find the place. But trust me, it's worth it. Parking: Is on the street, so come early or be prepared to walk a bit.
Grand prize is number one winner (which equals 1st Place) Great chill place. Enjoy a beat burger! Multiple outdoor spaces!!
Very hipster/alternative dive bar with a GREAT hot dog bar. Drinks are good, not too expensive. Gets very busy on a Friday night. A lot of our door space as well as indoor. They card at the door. Very hipster/alternative dive bar with a GREAT hot dog bar. Drinks are good, not too expensive. Gets very busy on a Friday night. A lot of our door space as well as indoor. They card at the door.