College football season already is underway and the Texans are set to kick off their season Sept. 10.
Here are 10 sports bars to catch the best of the gridiron action on television in The Woodlands:
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Kirby Ice House
The longest bar in Texas also has one of the biggest screens in The Woodlands. The spacious outdoor beer garden comes equipped with food trucks, cornhole and 51 beers on tap for those looking to celebrate each gameday on the big screen.
1700 Lake Robbins Dr, The Woodlands. 713-900-1820, kirbyicehouse.com. Open 2 p.m.-2 a.m. Mon-Fri and 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat-Sun.
Ale & Ivy
The former Rookie’s sports bar has gone a more hip, refined route, but it’s still geared toward crafting a good gameday experience. The newly-opened bar offers craft cocktails, beers on tap, a full menu, a renovated patio and new activities from private karaoke rooms to arcade games.
305 Sawdust Rd, Spring. 281-651-4433, aleandivy.com. Open 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Mon-Sun.
Sawyer Park Ice House
Sunday night football has already kicked off at Sawyer Park Ice House, a laid back indoor-outdoor bar tucked away on the border of The Woodlands and Spring. Fans can catch the game while grabbing a bite off the summer menu or splitting a shareable drink with friends each weekend.
314 Pruitt Rd, Spring. 281-362-5907, sawyerpark.com. Open 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Sun-Wed, 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Thurs and 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Fri-Sat.
Ronny G’s Sports Grill
This classic sports bar comes equipped with plenty of screens, draft beer and a surprisingly versatile dinner menu. Fans can choose from classic beer brats, crab legs or aguas chiles, among other options, before catching a game while playing a round of pool or shuffleboard.
1027 Sawdust Rd Suite 400, The Woodlands. 346-831-0953. Open 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Sun-Thurs and 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Fri-Sat.
Baker St. Pub and Grill
Both kinds of “football” are celebrated at one of the Waterway’s two Irish pubs, which hosts watch parties for international soccer tournaments and Monday Night Football. The pub offers an Irish-influenced but decidedly Texan dinner menu, happy hour deals and regularly hosts live music performances.
25 Waterway Ave. Ste 100, The Woodlands. 281-362-7431, bakerstreetpub.com. Open 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Sun-Mon and 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Tues-Sat.
Woodson’s Local Tap + Kitchen
Locally-owned Woodson’s is known more for its Southern barbecue-influenced eats, but the has 28 beers on tap and eagerly celebrates each gameday. The College Park-area restaurant caters to both Conroe and Woodlands crowds with wings and draft beer available for each NFL and college football watch party.
4127 Riley Fuzzel Rd. Ste 100, Spring. 832-210-2770, woodsonslocal.com. Open 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Mon-Sun.
Goose’s Acre
The second Irish pub on The Waterway serves as a restaurant, music venue and club, depending on the time of day. Enjoy wings and beer, Irish nachos and empanadas or classic bar foods while watching your favorite team play on the patio overlooking the Waterway.
21 Waterway Ave, Ste 140, The Woodlands. 832-210-2770, goosesacre.com. Open 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Sun-Wed and 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Thurs-Sat.
Flying Pug Sports Bar
Tried-and-true sports pub Flying Pug offers 23 flat screens, including five big screens, to watch the game from every angle. The bar offers classic fried food and snacks, a laid-back, sporty feel and games including pool and electronic darts.
592 Sawdust Rd, Spring. 832-510-2060. Open 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Mon-Sun.
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Blue Lion Pub
Though it’s officially the soccer headquarters of The Woodlands, this neighborhood bar also caters to the Astros, hockey, and American football. Enjoy a refined cocktail list combined with classic burgers, appetizers and wraps while watching the big game at this Grogan’s Mill spot.
2230 Buckthorne Place, Suite 150, The Woodlands. 281-771-3840. Open 12 p.m.-1 a.m. Sun-Thurs and 12 p.m.-2 a.m. Fri-Sat.
Craft Grill
Southern cooking is on the grill at this Creekside Park restaurant, while Astros and Texans games regularly grace the big screens. Craft Grill is more restaurant than sports bar but still offers 30 craft beers on tap and cocktails alongside its burgers, steaks and skillets.
25219 Kuykendahl No. G110, Tomball. 281-255-2396, craftgrillrestaurants.com. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun-Thurs and 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri-Sat.