Flying Saucer Draught Emporium (Houston)

06/27/09

Screamin Manager

by Perdew999 at Citysearch

I have never seen anyone scream at someone like there manager did to one of there cute waitresses.

It is disgusting how the all Male Management of this establishment treats the all Female wait staff.

• Pros: Cute Waitress
• Cons: Screaming Manager

02/21/09

Beer lovers paradise: more types of beer than you can count,great service, hot waitresses, and oh yeah beer

by 4mike12 at Citysearch

If you can't find a beer that fits your taste there then you better stick to water. The staff was very courteous and knowledgeable. I had the turkey meltdown and it was awesome, try it with bacon . It was very tasty from someone who eats turkey because he should not because he likes it says alot the mayo was the key. In fact I am from Chicago and the manager there went out of her way to tell me some great places to go to while I was in Houston as well as my waitress. Thanks again Rita and P.J.

• Pros: I wish we had one in Chicago
• Cons: Parking

11/10/08

Wow - what a selection!

by Gaublet at Citysearch

If you like beer, you're gonna love Flying Saucer. To start, it's a great, laid-back atmosphere where you can be you! And then comes the good part - oh, all the beer. The only difficult thing is that there are so many to choose from you may not know where to start. But that's OK - the staff is great at helping you narrow it down. Still not sure - then simply request a quick sample. To be sure this is a great place to practice multi-culturalism...by way of beer! Kick back and enjoy a pint or 10...you'll be glad you did!

• Pros: Incredible selection
• Cons: Can't think of any

07/28/08

I LOVE BEER! I LOVE FLYING SAUCER!

by aggie2009 at Citysearch

I have recently fallen in love with beer and can't get enough! Flying Saucer has more beers than you can imagine. There are a few good ones they don't carry, such as Hoegarden, due to the distributers they use, but noone can beat them in selection. Everyday there is a $2.75 Fire Sale. On Thursday it is Tub 'O Mystery. This is cool because it essentially forces you to try something new. If you go after 9:30 or 10 pm, they have usually run out of the mystery beers and just name a good fire sale. The service is really good. You can hang out at the super long bar, get a booth or table, or chill on the couches. There is an upstairs sitting area that has a little different feel. You can also call ahead if you have a large group (20 or more) and they reserve it for free, plus the cost of your hefty bar tab. They said to call at least a week or two in advance. Parking is okay. On a weekday you can usually find a street spot within a couple blocks away. If not, there is a paid lot right across the street. You can also take the metrorail in.

05/31/08

Many try, but there is only one!

by fubb469 at Citysearch

Definitely a place to enjoy & savor the tastes of many a beer/bier! The food was a very tight second & the conversion rate of all who have entered these hallowed doors is well over 100%! Service was exceptional to the pointe of , well they won't let me put it in words!

• Pros: Wish we had one in Florida
• Cons: There is not a one in Florida

04/30/08

great fun

by fabdiva at Citysearch

awesome beer selection and great bar food!! personally i could care less about ther beer goddesses, i always sit at the bar. great bartenders, chris is a maniac and john is smokin hot hot hot!!!

• Pros: beer and food selection, daily fire sale (2.75) beer
• Cons: parking, some beers r pretty pricey

02/05/08

excellent atmosphere

by lovebeer at Citysearch

the review about the waitress being fired? That dude really needs to get a life. What business is it of yours anyway.

• Pros: awesome bar!

12/22/07

Stupid Manager

by benjaminlaud at Citysearch

guy. He wouldn't leave me alone, he kept waiving and sending me beers, which i didn't accept. But what PISED ME OFF, was that I asked the manager to make him stop, because he was being annoying, and he told me it was a free world and if I had a problem I could leave. SO I left and never come back.

12/13/07

Good news, bohemians: There's a place to drink downtown without tripping over a velvet rope.

by Contributor at Citysearch

The Scene
More like a trendy San Francisco pub than a Houston hang, it exudes aggressive-yet-genuine cool. Belly up to a long bar, nuzzle against a table, nestle on a comfy couch or perch upstairs in the Pub of Love. Pierced and dreadlocked bohemians recline comfortably upon weathered sofas, while buttoned-down frat alumni take to the tables, all in peaceful coexistence.

The Draw
The 85 taps come from faraway lands and just down the road. Not only are there St. Arnold's and the usual Texas brews, there are also several from the obscure Real Ale brewery in Blanco. Try the Pale Rye Ale; it's a hoot. There's a full-bodied root beer on tap, as well as a modest but thoughtful selection of wines.

10/23/07

Sexist and Socially Challenged, Let the People KNOW!

by stand4something at Citysearch

Christian the Diversity Challenged Manager-Has come to slaughter what little diversity The Flying Saucer the Saucer attempted to entertain. Have you noticed that there a 1 to zero people of color employed at the Saucer. Once they tried to hire women of color, but what happened? There was a very nice black girl, who treated everyone very well-Extremely personalble service and a beautiful smile. I ran into her the other day and she shared her story with me. She was FIRED!!! After she returned from court-a divorce and custody battle in tears distraught. She was fired right there on the spot after enduring a life changing event; reminds me of something of the 60's.She explained that there were 2 set of rules for the employees. One set for the white girls and another set for the black girls. Which side do you think had the advantage? I KNOW THIS WILL NOT STRIKE A NERVE FOR ANYONE EVEN IN 2007. As for me, I have spread the word to my friends and they to their friends. And trashed our UFO cards. You think this was over the top? NOT! Let me explain, she went back to gather a few friends. She was greeted with hostility by management and Christian the Diversity Challenged Manager, intimidated her in such a way that he upsetf the regulars. The Diversity Challenged Manager Christian called the police on a 120 lb. woman. Why? Pass the word! No Flying Saucer!!!!!!