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re: Houston Hotels & Bars for LSU/Wisc

Posted on 7/29/14 at 4:40 pm to
Posted by AngryBeavers
Member since Jun 2012
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Posted on 7/29/14 at 4:40 pm to
All of you out of towners definitely do not to take the light rail on game day...
This post was edited on 7/29/14 at 4:42 pm
Posted by Paul Allen
Montauk, NY
Member since Nov 2007
76500 posts
Posted on 7/29/14 at 5:32 pm to
Rice Village
Posted by OldTigahFot
Drinkin' with the rocket scientists
Member since Jan 2012
10504 posts
Posted on 7/29/14 at 8:47 pm to
best place to hang out Saturday afternoon before the game ?

Christian's Tailgate ?

Woodrow's ?

Hay Merchant ? (probably too crowded)

What do y'all think ? We will be coming from Clear Lake with a parking place @ NRG but don't plan to tailgate out there. Just need a nice bar with some bar food and good beer selection.

I may make a recon trip into town this week to check out some places.
Posted by Golfer
Member since Nov 2005
75052 posts
Posted on 7/29/14 at 8:57 pm to
quote:

All of you out of towners definitely do not to take the light rail on game day...


Why not? I'll be on it.
Posted by HoustonGumbeauxGuy
Member since Jul 2011
30492 posts
Posted on 7/29/14 at 9:35 pm to
I am completely surprised there is not an official sticky thread for this, I can't recall exactly how many threats have been started on this but it seems like over 10.

Admins please help.
Posted by HurricaneDunc
Houston
Member since Nov 2008
10472 posts
Posted on 7/29/14 at 9:42 pm to
I'm driving in from Woodlands but staying in Sam Houston hotel downtown. We'll tailgate somewhere near there and either take the Metro or uber to the game.
Posted by HtownTiger50
Member since Jun 2014
2 posts
Posted on 7/29/14 at 10:19 pm to
I live in Houston and one place I highly recommend for the weekend is City Centre. It's right off of I-10 which is convenient and has plenty of great bars and restaurants to walk around and check out. Plus it is close to the Galleria and Top Golf which I definitely recommend. Only downside is you'll have to drive to the stadium.

... unless you use Uber and join through a referral link to get a free ride up to $30.
Posted by TGK4LSU
Lafayette
Member since Oct 2005
2664 posts
Posted on 7/30/14 at 7:39 am to
quote:

All of you out of towners definitely do not to take the light rail on game day...


quote:

Why not? I'll be on it.


With so many fans staying downtown, I have a feeling the rail will be a cluster "F" after the game.
Posted by kkroli1
Houston, Texas
Member since Nov 2007
336 posts
Posted on 7/30/14 at 7:50 am to
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With so many fans staying downtown, I have a feeling the rail will be a cluster "F" after the game.


Light rail will surely be busy, but it's WAY better than dealing with parking at the stadium. The light rail gets packed during Rodeo, and it's fine.

quote:

I live in Houston and one place I highly recommend for the weekend is City Centre. It's right off of I-10 which is convenient and has plenty of great bars and restaurants to walk around and check out. Plus it is close to the Galleria and Top Golf which I definitely recommend. Only downside is you'll have to drive to the stadium.


While City Centre is pretty cool, it is neither convenient nor close to the Galleria. It's ridiculously far from the stadium.

quote:

best place to hang out Saturday afternoon before the game ?


If you're interested in a good beer selection, I would recommend Little Woodrow's (Midtown) or Flying Saucer (Downtown).
Posted by AngryBeavers
Member since Jun 2012
4554 posts
Posted on 7/30/14 at 8:39 am to
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Why not? I'll be on it.


Because I don't want them clogging it up for when I need to take it from Midtown
Posted by monceaux
Houston
Member since Sep 2013
1182 posts
Posted on 7/30/14 at 8:40 am to
Pre-game options (all of my options are places to watch other games and drink and have nice patios):

Christian's Tailgate - Midtown
Blackfinn Grill - Midtown
Lucky's - East Downtown
Grif's Sports Bar - Montrose

If you want craft beer, Hay Merchant in Montrose is great. A nice Friday night lounge, Rosemont Social Club is a block from Hay Merchant and pretty good. Another is Anvil and is two blocks the other way. Both are "straight" bars in a gay/trendy area of town. No one will touch your junk.

There are 10,000 restaurants in the city and you shouldn't have a problem. Open Table is your friend.
Posted by monceaux
Houston
Member since Sep 2013
1182 posts
Posted on 7/30/14 at 8:41 am to
Oh ... Houston Restaurant Week will be going on and that's a good way to eat in a pretty good restaurant on the cheap.
Posted by LSUGrrrl
Frisco, TX
Member since Jul 2007
35866 posts
Posted on 7/30/14 at 8:57 am to
Is Hyatt within reasonable walking distance to Flying Saucer? Can't tell from the map. Thanks!
Posted by kkroli1
Houston, Texas
Member since Nov 2007
336 posts
Posted on 7/30/14 at 9:01 am to
It's reasonable enough of a walk. You'll be sweating when you arrive, but it's definitely walk-able.
Posted by MillerMan
West U, Houston, TX
Member since Aug 2010
6512 posts
Posted on 7/30/14 at 9:05 am to
I would über it
Posted by BayouBengal
Member since Nov 2003
28284 posts
Posted on 7/30/14 at 10:06 am to
quote:

I live in Houston and one place I highly recommend for the weekend is City Centre. It's right off of I-10 which is convenient and has plenty of great bars and restaurants to walk around and check out. Plus it is close to the Galleria and Top Golf which I definitely recommend. Only downside is you'll have to drive to the stadium.


That's not even close to downtown or to the stadium It's on the opposite side of Houston than where most of the out of town Tigers will be coming from. I like going there and all but it's to meet friends that live out on the west side.

On gameday, downtown or midtown will be the parts of town you'll want to be in for the combo of bars, restaurants and ease of getting to the stadium.
Posted by BayouBengal
Member since Nov 2003
28284 posts
Posted on 7/30/14 at 10:09 am to
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Is Hyatt within reasonable walking distance to Flying Saucer? Can't tell from the map. Thanks!


Yes. I've done it. 8 block isn't much if you're an able bodied person. Just take Dallas to Main and you'll be safe as those should have people around.
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