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Petrol Station

A relaxing dive on the NW side


	Address 985 Wakefield Dr. Houston, TX 77018	Phone 713-957-2875 Hours Sun: 2pm - 8pm Mon: Closed Tue: 2pm - midnight Wed: 2pm - midnight Thur: 2pm - midnight Fri: 2pm - midnight Sat: 2pm - 1am

The Lowdown

Part coffee shop, part neighborhood bar, Petrol Station doesn't try too hard to be something it isn't. If you want some coffee, they'll brew you some, and the kitchen offers some basic grub, too. But most people stop by for a beer after work—they've got a good selection of specialty ales and microbrews on draught, and a fair amount of wines. The space has modern, clean lines without being too smart for the up-and-coming neighborhood. The crowd is a mix of young urbs and local parents who relax over a drink while their kids amuse themselves on the back porch.

Insider Information

Owner Benjamin Fullelove was a downtown pioneer with the now defunct Kaveh Kanes coffee shop.

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