Bars Around Toyota Center

[ripple]

Where is a good place to grab a few drinks with friends before a concert at the Toyota Center? I don't go downtown a lot unless it's for a Stros game.

[JFC]

Where is a good place to grab a few drinks with friends before a concert at the Toyota Center?  I don't go downtown a lot unless it's for a Stros game.

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I don't know of a lot around Toyota Center. Jet Lounge closed. Another idea is always go to somewhere in Midtown and catch a cab over to Toyota center for a few bucks. It will probably be the same as parking around there anyway.

[RedScare]

Only thing there is BUS south, and it sucks.

The bars and lounges in the Hilton are sweet, and they are friendly and casual. A little pricey, but not bad for downtown. If I didn't do Main St or Midtown, as JFC suggested, I'd camp in the Hilton. One is on the first floor in the lobby, and the other is upstairs with a great view.

[Original Timmy Chan's]

Depends on what you're looking for in a bar.

If you just want a place to drink, the Lone Star Saloon isn't too far away...maybe 5 or 6 blocks. The beer is cheap...the clientele tends towards recent arrivals from the Greyhound station.

Your best bet is probably Main Street downtown...there's a good variety of bars, from upscale to Irish pubs to the Flying Saucer (numerous beers on tap)...

A good generic recommendation is to take the light rail a couple stops up from the Toyota Center and bar hop on Main. You'll find something to suit your tastes. It's a couple-minute ride from Toyota, and probably a 5 minute walk from Main to the Toyota Center.