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(713) 526-4566
1010 Banks St
Houston,
TX
77006
29.7303
-95.3912
Neighborhoods: University Place, South Central
Last updated 4.15.12
Category:
Bars & Pubs, Sports Bars, Beer Gardens, Taverns
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Bar & Pub Special Features:
Bar & Club Special Features:
Smoking Permitted, Outdoor Seating, 21 & Over
Minimum Age:
21
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
What People Are Saying About Ernie's On Banks
Featured Review
Contributor
Contributor
In Short – A gallery of vintage baseball caps, including a rare 25-year-old ESPN hat, is the centerpiece of the main room. Other than two TVs, pool tables and a lone video game, there's very little to the main bar area. The upstairs bar and patio (open every Monday through Saturday) is much nicer, and perfect for catered parties.Baylor College of Medicine students, University of Houston drama students and residents from the nearby Museum Towers form the majority of this diverse crowd.
Editor's Tips
- When to Go:
- Friday's happy hour pulls in the most people, while other nights attract a thin but loyal following of sports fans.
- The Extras:
- Besides three extra tap stations, it also has two dart boards and a shuffleboard game.
- Know Before You Go:
- A generous lending library offers selections by James Patterson, Dick Francis and more.
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01/29/11
Community Treasure
by HoustonTexReview , Citysearch Contributor
I believe they just re-opened. These folks are all about the community and it is a perfect place to hang in Montrose on a beautiful day.
It's fun in the sun, on their deck too.
02/25/09
BEST FOOD EVER EATEN AT A BAR!!
by LawMomma
Wow, the food here is amazing!! The sliders rock, the chicken crispers have the best flavor - 5 star restaurant detail on fast food - FAB!!! The staff are the friendliest - from the owners, the chef and the bartenders - everyone is great! This is an A+ neighborhood bar in the museum district.
- Pros: Food, Food, and the Food!!
02/29/08
Wow! This place is RAD!!!
by kaisnerd
I have to say, I didn't have high hopes...I thought, "Just another sports bar right?" Well, I was wrong. We showed up for my best mate's first divorce party and they totally took care of us! In my 32 years I've never been to a more predictable place. It was exactly what I as a young professional was looking for. Not much variety, but who wants to make decisions when all you wanna do is get drunk! I can't wait to return!
02/18/08
I Love this place!!!
by cschace
Ernie?s on Banks is one of the best bars I have been to in Houston. It?s a great addition to the Montrose/Museum District neighborhood. Natalie, the bartender, was nice enough to let us use her personal darts. The burgers were terrific. I heard they have live bands sometimes, but not the night we were there. They did have killer tunes on the jukebox though. I definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a sports bar with an intimate neighborhood vibe. I will undoubtedly go back.
- Pros: Awesome Burgers!!!
01/23/08
Someone's house no less!
by foodnutt
Good idea for a bar, but poorly executed. Too many college kids for my liking. Poor selection of beer and poor beer. Could be a winner, but no imagination and will probably die a slow uneventful death. Sorry but avoid if you are above 30.
- Pros: Interesting concept
- Cons: Poor management
The Details on Ernie's On Banks
Place Categories:
- definitely recommend place
- amazing food
- best mate
- nice natalie
- great friendliest
- nice bartender
- nice sports bar
- good sports
- terrific burgers
- best flavor
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