(713) 526-2770
5607 Morningside Dr
Houston,
TX
77005
29.7157
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Neighborhoods: South Central, University Place
Ginger Man
Last updated 7.23.09
What People Are Saying About Ginger Man
The Editor
Joshua Hinsdale
Citysearch
In Short – The highlight of this Rice University tavern is the hundreds of beers in bottle and on tap, including many seasonal selections. The menu is divided by type of beer and country of origin. Beer can be ordered by the half pint, pint, 23-ounce glass or 60-ounce pitcher. The dark wood homey interior provides an ideal backdrop for close conversation or rousing parties. Aside from beer, the menu offers light snacks, wine, cider and coffee.
10/02/08
guys-night-out haunt
by demilieu at Citysearch
long-time guys-night-out haunt in the village, if you like beer you'll be very pleased. it's small to start, and tends to get packed (mostly with 20-30-ish loud guys), so be prepared to have your personal space invaded. not a good place to try to meet women, though when school (college) is in session you may get lucky and find a clump of rice university women there. but don't count on it. if any women come in, they're usually with a guy (or several guys) already. it's a place to get a beer, hang with the guys and play some darts. the service staff are cordial and friendly and know beer. they don't serve hard liquor. outdoor seating is available and if you get bored you can walk next door to Little Woodrows or any of the other surrounding watering-hole establishments. there's no on-site parking, and the village archade is posted private property, so you need to find a street spot - which isn't too hard after 9 pm and the businesses are closed, but be careful you don't get towed.
- Pros: beer selection, reasonable prices, rowdy but mostly harmless clientele
- Cons: rowdy but mostly harmless clientele, crowded, no unattached & single women
07/28/08
Great Pub to Hang Out
by aggie2009 at Citysearch
I enjoyed the Ginger Man. They had a great beer selection. The place is small and personal. The outside seating area is pretty cool. There is a juke box inside to play music on. I hadn't seen one of those in a bar around here so I got excited! I am sure the place gets packed on a busy weekend but it is definitely worth hitting up if you're in the area.
01/23/08
Could be a magic place if...
by foodnutt at Citysearch
it was not in Rice Village...why? Well, you have to get there early to get a seat because if you don't the place is so small that being bounced from one side of the bar to the other is really annoying. Okay for the good stuff...good selection of beers, good service, quaint (when it is quiet), good first place date bar.
- Pros: Good vibe
- Cons: Bouncing from wall to wall when busy and sucking in my fat tummy for those pushing by
The Details on Ginger Man
Parking:
Try the street, as opposed to the Village shopping center lot--you'll get towed.
Where to Sit:
Elbow room is at a premium inside on weekends; you might be a bit more comfortable on one of the benches or picnic tables in the front yard or on the patio out back, perfect for gazing at the stars.
When to Go:
Happy hour is Monday-Friday 4pm-7pm, with discounts on pints and pitchers.
Category:
Community Organizations, Neighborhood Bars, Bars & Clubs, Singles Bars, Bars & Pubs, Taverns
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Bar & Pub Special Features:
Notable Beer List, Happy Hour, Bar Menu
Bar & Club Type of Music:
Alternative Rock, Irish & Celtic
Bar & Club Special Features:
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
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