Firkin & Phoenix

12/26/09

Hoppin' Neighborhood Pub

by Tacoamerica at Citysearch

Wow, we love this place -- our neighborhood bar of choice -- and so do all the friends we've brought here. They have a geniunely fun, friendly staff, very attentive, good table service. Menu is excellent, something for everyone. We've never had a bad dish here, from fish & chips to the salads & pasta. If something's not right, tell them, they fix it cheerfully. They throw great themed parties. The karaoke on Thurs. nites is actually kinda classy... great sound, and some of the regulars got some pipes for real! Good mix of ages in the crowd. Again, something here for everyone; sports, digital games, pool, juke box. The owner greets people he recognizes. Seems like a humble guy who works hard and is proud of his bar. Three years old this place, and I say luck's got nothing to do with it. Here's to many more, Firkin!

• Pros: The kitchen, the staff, the games, the parties
• Cons: Some parking spaces are a little narrow, but big deal.

Response from this business

85909– December 26, 2009 at 19:04:53 PST

Thank you for such kind words. Please ask for me the next time you are at the pub so that I may thank you personally.

10/25/09

So many better places in Houston

by bhall83 at Citysearch

The bar should turn off the jukebox when sports games are going to be on.

We only went to the Firkin and Phoenix because they were playing the MotoGP on one of the big screens. After getting the sound to the race, someone decided to play the jukebox and when the songs were over we never got the sound back to our station. We had invited several people to watch the game with us and it was a huge waste of time. We could have planned on watching it elsewhere. We will not be returning.

• Pros: Nice waitresses
• Cons: Jukebox can be played while a match is being shown

10/09/09

Most awesome place to eat, play, and party!!

by ashleyB at Citysearch

This place is such an awesome joint! There staff is inviting and efficient, the have so many t.v.'s to watch your favorite game, if you get bored with the mundane- how about some Guitar Hero or Wii tennis?!?! They also offer free poker on Wednesday nights and Sunday afternoon which is great for learning how to play and meeting new people. Love this place 'cause the food is awesome too! Definitely my number 1 recommendation!

• Pros: Best bar in town with awesome management and wait staff!
• Cons: Cons?...ummm... can't really think of any!

10/07/09

Best Karaoke in Houston

by Betty Jones at Citysearch

Everytime I go their on Thursday I have the best time durng karaoke. Everyone sings along, dances and knows how to have a good time. Very classy....

• Pros: Great Service, Fun people
• Cons: Should be open 24 hours it's so much fun!

05/14/09

Fish and Chips with an Extra Cold Guinness

by CaptainBuzzkill at Citysearch

Sometime you want deep fried fish with vinegar, hot chips (or fries) and an Extra Cold Guinness. You can get those things at the Firkin and Phoenix. When you finish your fish take your Guinness to the patio and enjoy a f*g (or a cigarette). Franchised theme decor, just like the brewery owned, theme decorated pubs in England. American bar menu with a slight nod to Britain's famous culinary tradition. Adequate to good service, plenty of parking, clean restrooms, moderate prices. Really, I think you might enjoy it.

• Pros: British Theme. Extra Cold Guinness.
• Cons: No Spotted D*ck (look it up).

12/28/08

Excellent, laid-back place to grab a drink and a bite to eat.

by DinnerNight08 at Citysearch

My wife and I go there frequently. The food is consistently very good, the drinks are poured well, and the service is uncommonly attentive. Every time we go, we see the same wait staff and same bartenders - there's something comforting about that. Also, when the owner is there, he always comes over to say "hi" to us. Just about everything is good there, but we really like the hot wings, chicken tenders, and burgers. The fries (whether regualr, seasoned, or waffle) are great. We aren't much for British pub food, so we can't speak to that (though the fish n chips look amazing when brought to other tables). The place is beautifully themed/decorated and is pleasant to relax in. And with TVs all-around, it's a good place to catch a game, esp since it's never too crowded when we go during the day. Recently they celebrated their 2nd anniversary - here's to many more!

• Pros: Ambience, food, service, neighborhood pub feel
• Cons: Parking (at times), karaoke nights (personal preference)

12/21/08

Best bar atmosphere in Houston

by newston at Citysearch

I love the place! There are great happy hour specials during the week AND on weekends as well. On weekends for football, this is the place to attend if you're looking for any college or NFL game! Very knowledgeable fans, and a relaxed atmosphere with a good number of regulars. The decor inside is fabulous, with very comfortable and plush seating, which combines with all the games, Wii, and pool, to make for a great experience. I've been here more than ten times and I will definitely come here more than 100 more.

12/21/08

Best service in town

by CoreyLayne at Citysearch

I consider myself a Firkin regular, and I recommend that you consider making yourself one as well. I am not a Houston native, and I've been looking for a place to get comfortable and watch football on Sundays. The staff at the Firkin have welcomed me with open arms. The Firkin has everything you would want-- pool, darts, Wii and Guitar Hero, great drink specials, great food specials, free wi-fi, and an overall comfortable, enjoyable atmosphere. I highly recommend the soup specials. I get the soup every week, and I am never disappointed. The Firkin burger and sweet potato fries are also pretty tasty.

Overall, the best part about this place is feeling appreciated and welcome at all times. All of the staff know my name and are very attentive for however long I decide to stay. I know that my business is appreciated, and I love the personal touch.

11/19/08

Good food/drinks

by Meliro at Citysearch

Went to Firkin last night for an after-work get together and must say it was much more fun than I expected. Pretty good crowd for a Tuesday night and they had an excellent blues band. Wide variety of beers on tap and the food was great. Would definately recommend Firkin and will return again!

• Pros: Relaxed atmosphere

10/26/08

Has potental but needs a little work. Otherwise nice place to relax for a pint.

by popexpat at Citysearch

The bar has a British theme in the decor and food fair. The music needs to change as I go to a pub not to listen to dance, rap or country...it is a pub after all. The food is okay but not fantastic I would recommend that the pub employ an experienced cook staff and not someone who can use a microwave or deep fryer. The staff are very friendly and usually go out of their way to provide a nice experience.