root for the astros

11 best restaurants and bars for Houston Astros fans to scream for the team

Get $1 hot dogs and other specials at Monkey's Tail.

Photo by Kirsten Gilliam

All over Houston people are donning their finest Astros t-shirts and jerseys as the team prepares to take on the Boston Red Sox for the right to represent the American League in the World Series.

Home-field advantage gives the Astros a slight edge in the betting line, but fans will need to root, root, root for the team to advance.

Thankfully, bars and restaurants all over the city are running Astros-themed specials. From cheap beer to free milkshakes, the offers should suit just about any taste. It’s not quite as good as being at Minute Maid Park, but it’s close.

All Big City Wings locations will have Crawford Bock specials for the Astros playoffs: $4 pints and $8 34-ounce beer. Plus, each location has daily specials like $3 margaritas on Friday, $25 White Claw buckets on Saturday, and $1 chicken tenders on Monday.

Buffalo Bayou Brewing will feature 12-ounce buckets for $15 during each game. The specia lasts until close if the Astros win.

As they have in the past, both Burger Joint locations will give away free milkshakes for every Astros home run.

Both locations of FM Kitchen & Bar will feature specials such as $12 FM Burgers with fries or tots and a Crawford Bock; $5 fried pickles and churros; $6 Jim Beam highballs; and $20 domestic six-pack coolers.

Diners at KP’s Kitchen get 20-percent off both dine-in and to-go orders when wearing Astros gear.

In addition to opening early when necessary to show each game, Monkey’s Tail will offer $12 Crawford Bock buckets, $1 hot dogs, and $6 “f*** the sox” shots.

Present Company will have $4 Crush City IPAs, $8 Crush City cocktails, and free Choo Choo shots for every Astros home run.

Montrose sports bar Revelry on Richmond offers more than 30 TVs along with a newly renovated outdoor patio and an all-new menu developed by chef Jason Hill. During Astros games, the bar will feature drink specials and $1 Astros-themed Jello shots.

Weights and Measures in Midtown is selling $5 W+M Dogs with house-made slaw and bun during each game.

Get raw Gulf oysters for $1 each during Astros game at Winnie's, Midtown's buzzy new po' boy spot.

Woodshed Smokehouse at Levy Park is offering fans who don Astros gear one free appetizer during each game.

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blinded with science

New York's science-themed holiday bar shakes up the Museum District

Courtesy of Drunken Lab

Conduct holiday-themed science experiments at the LIT-Mas Spectacular.

A taste of Manhattan has made its way to Houston with the immersive LIT-Mas Spectacular holiday pop-up. From now until January 12, Houstonians can discover the hype behind New York City’s The Drunken Lab that's known for its unique blend of science and cocktails.

This pop-up marks the first expansion for The Drunken Lab’s parent company, Science and Sip, a concept created to make science accessible and unforgettable. Attendees can dive into holiday-themed science experiments — including explosive endothermic reactions — while enjoying festive cocktails in a winter wonderland setting enhanced with a live DJ. Appropriately, the pop-up is located in the Museum District at 4715 Main Street.

“Houston was the perfect next step for Science and Sip,” founder Cautney Nelson said in a statement. “The city’s vibrant culture, love of celebration, and ties to science through world-famous programs like NASA aligns beautifully with our mission to blend entertainment with discovery.”

Visitors enter a world filled with larger-than-life gingerbread decor and candy-inspired installations where light bulbs and laboratory flasks have been transformed into quirky beverage containers. Admission includes one cocktail or mocktail, a lab coat and goggles, and two to three science experiments. Add-ons like cocktail-filled ornament “Booze Balls” and Grinch-inspired pouches in festive red and green add an extra dose of holiday charm.

“We’re thrilled to host guests for an immersive holiday experience that merges festive fun with curiosity,” Nelson added. “With each pop-up, we aim to create a space where a great party and exploration come together, and we’re excited to see how Houston embraces The LIT-Mas Spectacular.”

A portion of the proceeds from LIT-Mas will benefit Millennial Scnce, a nonprofit founded by Nelson that provides students with accessible STEM resources and educational opportunities.

Tickets are available for Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with showtimes at 2:30 pm, 6 pm, and 9 pm. Private party and group bookings are also available.

Courtesy of Drunken Lab

Conduct holiday-themed science experiments at the LIT-Mas Spectacular.

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