Things to do: Where to eat, drink and celebrate the 4th of July in Houston

The American holiday is just around the corner, and these Houston bars and restaurants are ready to celebrate with all the Fourth of July classics: summer favorites, from barbecue to burgers to stunning views of the fire pits. fireworks and everything red, white and blue. Here’s where to celebrate Independence Day with food, drinks and fun in Houston this year.

Audrey’s Restaurant and Bar, 9595 Six Pines
Celebrate the long holiday weekend with four days of brunch, offered Thursday, July 4 through Sunday, July 7.

Axelrad, 1517 Alabama
Axelrad is celebrating $1 off all taps all day on the 4th, plus a happy hour from 2-7 p.m. with $3 mimosas, $4 wells, $5 house wine/micheladas/margaritas and 20% off discount on frozen foods and Fancy Pants beers. Food will be available for purchase from HTown Hibachi and a screening of The Sandlot film will begin at sunset.

Bayou Heights Beer Garden, 3905 Washington
Bayou Heights Beer Garden parties from noon to 2 a.m., with features like an epic $45 barbecue, smoked meats and fixins, plus beers, witnesses and cocktails like the fiery red, a $12 Funny Car cocktail with Old Forester Bourbon, Meletti, rhubarb and raspberry. and lemon.

CityCentre, 800 Towns and Countrysides
CityCentre will host its free and open-to-the-public July 4 concert from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., with live music starting with Heather Rayleen, followed by the People’s Choice Band, and fireworks to cap off the evening. People will be able to dine at area restaurants and The Daily Gather truck will serve snow cones and snacks for purchase, while drinks will be available under the Moran Hotel tent on the Plaza.

Christian’s Tailgate, multiple locations
The Houston favorite will celebrate Independence Day with $2 hot dogs and $5 Bombpop ‘Ritas.

Duck N Bao, multiple locations
Sip A Dance of Fire and Ice, a festive red and blue cocktail, for $5 at all Duck N Bao locations.

Fèges BBQ, 8217 Long Point
Come to Spring Branch from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. to enjoy barbecue favorites plus a special red, white and barbecue board, which feeds four and includes brisket, ribs, turkey, sausages, your choice of three sides and dessert.

FM Cuisine & Bar + PKL Social, 1112 Shepherd
From Saturday, June 29 to Saturday, July 6, FM Kitchen & Bar and PKL Social are hosting a week-long contest. Winners will be announced daily at 4 p.m. and you must be present to win. Additionally, the hotspots will be offering large-format Frozens for the holidays, with half-gallon pitchers for $60 (also available to-go) with offerings including Frosé, Margarita, Ocean Water, and the week’s festive special, the Red, White, and Blue Frozen.

Good Vibes Coastal Kitchen, 1329 East Broadway
Join the good vibes for Happy Hour Beer & Bites from 3-6 p.m., plus American classics all day, from RC Ranch Wagyu hot dogs to Onion smash Burgers and Good Vibes Little Burgers for the kids.

Heights & Co., 1342 Yale
Guests can cool off with the Bomb Popsicle Slush, a red, white and blue popsicle served with frosé for $12; or opt for $10 margaritas, $10 Aperol spritzes and $1 off beers. As the sun sets, the local hangout will show the iconic film “Independence Day” on the big screen.

Pirogue Home Run, 1220 Grand Ouest
The entertainment destination will feature Slip N’ Slides, a Cornhole tournament and a hot dog eating contest starting at 5 p.m. Stick around for live music from Sol Flair from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. and fireworks after dark.

Lagoonfest Texas, 12600 Crystal View
Texas City’s lagoon, bar, restaurant and entertainment venue will host its Freedom Rocks Fest July 3-4. People can dance and sing along to classics from ZZ Top, Fleetwood Mac, Billy Joel and more, enjoy delicious bites and drinks, water sports activities and a live drone show on July 4 for close the festivities.

Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette, 4224 San Felipe, 963 Bunker Hill
In honor of the long holiday weekend, guests can enjoy LK&O’s popular brunch menu from Thursday, July 4 through Sunday, July 7.

Cantina de Molina, 7901 Westheimer, 3801 Bellaire, 6300 FM 1463
The Tex-Mex institution will offer its legendary Molina’s Margaritas at happy hour pricing ($1 off) all day Thursday, July 4, for dine-in only.

Pier 6 Seafood & Oyster House, 113 6th
Pier 6 pulls out all the stops for its Independence Day celebration. The San Leon Fire Department will have a fire truck on site for kids to check out from 2-4 p.m. and guests will enjoy live music, a face painter, balloon artist, a popcorn machine, sno-cones from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., with fireworks. on the pier to end the night and Gulf seafood, tropical cocktails, draft beer and wine all day. Party-goers attending only the fireworks can purchase $5 wristbands to enjoy the show. Reservations recommended through Resy. Boat slip reservations can be made by email (email protected).

The Pit Hall, 1201 Richmond Ave, 10301 Katy Freeway
Now in Montrose and Memorial City, The Pit Room’s wholesale takeout menu offers a variety of smoked barbecue meats, sides, white bread, sauces and rubs, and entrees like onion rings and jalapenos, with options ranging from 5 to 50 people.

POST Houston, 401 Franklin
In addition to its incredible skyline views of the City of Houston’s “Freedom Over Texas” fireworks display, POST Skylawn will host a 4th of July party featuring circus performers, free balloon artist creations , face painting, food and several bars, and live shows. by the Houston Brass Band and Texas cover band Alias ​​Band. Early Bird tickets start at $20.

State Fare Kitchen & Bar, 947 Gessner, 15930 City Walk, 1900 Hughes Landing
Get a $55 Merica-Style Freedom Board, available throughout the four-day long weekend and featuring Elote-Style Corn Ribs with Cotija Cheese, Grilled Shrimp and Andouille Skewers, and Dipping Sauce dill pickles with barbecue chips, brisket bangers and southern deviled eggs. All locations also offer brunch from Thursday, July 4 to Sunday, July 7.

Tacodeli, 1902 Washington, 1715 Post Oak
The taco restaurant will offer $5 margaritas all day to mark the patriotic occasion.

Treebeards, multiple locations
Get 4th of July treats including a pan of peach and blueberry cobbler for $35 or whole cakes (carrot, chocolate, Italian cream, lemon, red and yellow velvet) for $45 for a layer cake or in a 9-inch quarter sheet and $82 for a half sheet, available during regular business hours through July 3 at all locations.

The Warwick, 5888 Westheimer
Enjoy a special “RED, WHITE and BBQ” open until 7 p.m., featuring smoked ribs and brisket with a choice of side for $14.99.

Willie’s Grill & Icehouse, multiple locations
Features include the Bomb Pop Rita topped with red, white and blue popsicle, the good old all-American burgers, with options including the Single Stacker (a beef patty) for $8.99, the Double Stacker (two beef patties) for $9.99 and the Hickory BBQ Double Bacon Stacker (two beef patties with double bacon) for $12.99.