Harp

09/23/09

Best bar in Houston

by Conail

Having spent 4 months in Houston and missing Ireland the Harp was my Embassy. A place to relax have a pint and sing.

• Pros: Nice atmosphere, bar staff and patrons
• Cons: Nil

12/22/08

Not as bad as some reviews imply

by Jeschaf

I've been to the Harp several times over the years and have had a great time. Never an issue with the bartenders. Never an issue with cleanliness. I happen to own a bar in Houston, and I have zero complaints about The Harp. Its a cool place.

• Pros: its a chill place
• Cons: parking

12/09/08

EWWWW

by yasmeena

OMG, how is this place a legit business. It's filthy, the staff is on something, my girlfriend and I were followed into the restroom by a man 30 yrs older than us, giving us dirty looks and mumbling under his breath. This place is a sh*thole that attracts dirty sleazy married men looking to pick up girls. I took a long shower as soon as I left.

• Pros: Can't think of any
• Cons: EVERYTHING

07/24/08

Great and Off the Beaten Path!

by mindlessto0l

I went in here once to meet up with a friend of mine, who regularly frequents. The patrons were extremely friendly as was the bar staff. The waitress was very attentive, and frequently came by to collect glasses. I was only served in clean glasses. I'd recommend it to anyone looking for something a little of the beaten path. Also, if you insist on writing a review please ensure your spelling and grammar are correct (bad-mouthers below). All internet explorer's have a built-in spell check feature.

Slainte!

• Pros: Service with a smile, and not spending a fortune!
• Cons: Parking was a little tight.

07/15/08

Don't let the competition fool you

by MakeMineAGuinness

Hmm, three negative reviews in three days?!?!? This wouldn't be a coincerted effort by a nearby competitor to demean The Harp, would it??? Nice try, guys.

The Harp is actually a really nice neighborhood irish pub - not a gimmicky one like the "nearby competitor." The owner is actually from Dublin, not north Houston. The staff is terrific and always friendly. And despite the slanderous comments, most of them don't even smoke as far as I can tell, much less do anything illegal.

I have to admit, they did have a problem for a few weeks this spring with a broken sewer line that gave off a smell, but that's long been fixed.

In case you couldn't tell, I'm very much a regular, and I love the place. It's friendly, with intelligent regulars and a real camaraderie. Don't let the concerted effort to smear the business fool you. This place gets great reviews (check the Houston Chronicle's review on chron.c0m) and is a real Irish pub. It doesn't just pretend to be Irish and it doesn't cater to minors - hence the folks coming online to badmouth it.

• Pros: The people and the location
• Cons: Parking