Come on down

Get happy with all-day Sunday happy hour at this Galleria pub

It'll be your new favorite spot.

Photo courtesy of Ducky McShweeney’s Pub

Some pubs have it all: great food, even better drinks, and an atmosphere you crave. Ducky McShweeney’s Pub is just such a place, offering all that and so much more.

Ducky's is the new premier gathering spot in the heart of the Galleria area. Its atmosphere and extensive list of spirits, wine, and beer have guests coming back again and again. The menu offers everything from shepherd's pie to sushi, and is open daily from 11 am-2 am.

Visitors can watch the game (or all of them!) on more than 19 televisions throughout the pub. All NFL games are broadcast, so you won't miss a single play.

And game day bucket specials will surely keep the whole table happy. After all, it doesn't get much better than a bucket of beer and a cheese pizza for $25.

The pub is not only ideal for game days, but happy hour happens all day on Sundays. Monday through Saturday, get happy from 2-6 pm, and enjoy day-of-the-week specials as well.

Monday is industry night, and has a reverse happy hour from 10 pm-2 am. Tipsy Tuesday offers $5 tequila, $3 pints, and a $5 pepperoni pie.

Wine Down Wednesdays bring trivia night, where you and all your friends are invited to win prizes. Plus, let's not forget you get half off select bottles of wine.

Thursday is steak night with live music. That includes a $25 14-ounce ribeye and specials on tomahawks and filets. On Friday, get $5 off any whiskey, all day long.

Looking for your next favorite brunch? It happens at Ducky's every Saturday and Sunday from 11 am-3 pm.

The menu includes breakfast favorites with a twist such as Paddy's Pancake Tacos, which wraps two buttermilk pancakes around scrambled eggs, bacon, avocado, maple syrup, and hot sauce; and Mother Duckin' Waffles, with four chicken wings, two Belgian waffles, black pepper berry sauce, and whipped cream. And, of course, all the boozy cocktails your heart desires.

For a more lunch-y brunch, there's the Kobe brunch burger with American Kobe beef, provolone cheese, sautéed mushrooms, greens, and a fried egg, served with fries; or Crab Fried Rice that's a savory mix of lump crab, scallions, garlic, cod roe, and fried egg.

If your mouth is already watering, head to 2025 Post Oak Blvd. any day of the week. You can learn more about the pub and see the full menu here.

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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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