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

07/05/08

forget this bar

by candymans

I went for 15 minutes last night and was not served until 15 minutes later in a very dirty glass by a coked up bartender. Is this what you call Irish pub in Houston God help you.

07/02/08

what a pit of muck

by fragrois

This is the most filthy disgusting bar I have EVER seen. The cleanliness likens a Mexican prison but worse. I cannot believe it is in business HEALTHY INSPECTORS must see.

• Cons: ewwwwwwwwww

07/01/08

worse bar ever

by peacefulmagen

ARE you joking really people come here to drink. OK first its a completely disgusting hole that reeks of swage. Second most of the staff is hopped up on something and don't really give a d2mn if they serve you or not. The bar is filthy and the quality of character is non exsistant. So if you like dirty glasses and waisting time go see it.

• Pros: it may fall to the ground soon
• Cons: the whole thing

08/02/07

Rude staff

by tghrm

The staff here are rude and clique-y. If you aren't a regular you don't have a chance. I thought the trivia night on Tuesdays would be fun and it had potential except for the bad service and staff that look constantly irritated.

06/28/07

Best Neighborhood Pub!

by jtippitt

Saw a couple of reviews talking about a dirty place. I can only guess these folks were in the wrong place or they're used to some stuck-up pub chain... This is a true neighborhood hang-out with great drinks, staff, and darts. Nothing fancy, just a lot of good times. 100's of regulars can't be wrong. Snobs beware, you will not like this place!

Cheers - Slainte!

• Pros: Great staff and Cold Guiness
• Cons: Parking