March 9th, 2010

The Stag’s Head Pub: London Upon Portsmouth Street

In 7 Words: Waratahs, Bombardier, Steins, Dark, Scuffed, Bountiful, Pub

After a night teeming with crowds, cookers and everything endearing and annoying about Texas – the World Championship Barbeque Contest – my batteries were in need of recharging. The idea of some good, old fashioned pub therapy sounded like the perfect jolt. So, Paul and I decide to head for a pint or four at the cozy confines of the Stag’s Head Pub. We quickly pull into our parking space after turning into the lot off Portsmouth Street. The slight chill in the air that was comforting among the deep crowds of the rodeo is keeping the bar’s patrons from using of the large patio making the pub seem misleadingly desolate.

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— Richard

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July 29th, 2009

The Dubliner: Washington Avenue’s Perfect Pour

In 7 Words: Guinness, Parking, Subtle, Pop-rock, Pub, Patio, Fáilte

Washington Avenue has been undergoing the transition to the new “it” spot in Houston for the party-people. Every block a new structure has sprung up announcing itself in glitzy flashing lights and a line around the corner. Some have chosen to overhaul the old, buying out the established but decaying scene in an attempt to break into the market. The Dubliner is one such bar, choosing to sneak onto Washington without the confetti and fireworks.

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— Paul

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