Big Woodrow's Bar & Grill

866-205-4180

3111 Chimney Rock Rd Houston, TX 77056

www.woodrows.net

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A good sports bar for a brew and some crawfish, even if you aren't a sports nut.

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Nightclubs, Bars & Pubs, Neighborhood Bars, Sports Bars, Catering Companies, Restaurants, Seafood Restaurants, Cajun & Creole Restaurants

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All Ages, Live Music, Outdoor Seating, Open Mic, Happy Hour, Cheap Eats, Group Dining, Outdoor Dining, Karaoke

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Monday- Sunday 11am-2am

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Since 1993, Big Woodrow's Bar & Grill has been well known throughout the Houston Area for its rockin sports bar theme & huge outdoor deck. Woodrow's was voted by Citysearch-"The Best Outdoor Bar in Houston". It is the preferred viewing location for big playoff games as hundreds of fans turn out for each game filling up, not only the available seating indoors & on the front deck, but also the parking lot as well! Big Woodrow's currently bills itself as a Texas-Sized Sports Bar with a lot of Cajun Spice. We offer a complete food menu highlighting Cajun food items; such as crawfish, catfish, jambalaya, and much more. Relax with a beer, wine or other beverage to complement the extensive food menu. Woodrow's can accommodate any type of event; big or small. Give us a call, or better yet, come by for a tour. The staff at Woodrow's look forward to seeing ya'll for a good time.

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In Short
Big Woodrow's, as it's called, draws a business crowd during the week for happy hour, and a raucous bunch of students and college alumni on big game days. Within the bar's weathered boards and bayou-style exterior is an efficient operation that provides cold, affordable beer and some of the best Cajun bar food around. Along with sports on more than 30 televisions, Woodrow's adds live entertainment, karaoke on Thursdays and TV trivia into the mix without compromising its sports-bar status.

Key Points

  • Weekday Happy Hour 3pm-7pm
  • Upstairs loft can hold 150
  • Catering & To-Go Available

The Inside Scoop

  1. The Extras - A second floor private party room called The Loft can accommodate up to 150 people.
  2. Fun Fact - Make sure to try their affiliate restaurant Mardi Gras Grill, an award-winning Cajun restaurant in Houston. It was voted Best Cajun Restaurant by readers of The Houston Press.
  3. Save Money - Besides the weekly drink specials, Woodrow's happy hour is Monday through Friday from 3pm to 7pm.

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Variety of Beer

by Eric P. | insider_guru Insider Guru | Rank: 291

You don't go to Woodrows for the food, although it is actually pretty good. Woodrows has a very good selection of beer both on tap and in the bottle.

Posted 02/06/08 | Report Abuse

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Epitome of Texas Goodness

by ElSoBa

Woodrow's is a great place to just go, drink some delicious drinks and eat some yummy barfood. Highly suggested, and worth checking out.

Pros: Drink Specials, Food & Atmosphere

Cons: Can't think of any

Posted 07/06/09

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Great Place for a Friday Night!

by JeanetteLee

I just moved into the area and this is just a really great friendly bar. I have no negative opinions about Woodrows, except their are too many tables!

Pros: Awesome place

Cons: Too many chairs and tables arranged funky

Posted 01/12/09

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Great for Tiger Fans!!

by NewtoHouston711

Love this place on LSU Gameday. However, I am finding that it is becoming more and more crowded with UT fans and they're starting to demand that the Tv's be turned to the UT games even though it is an LSU bar with LSU fans already sitting there. Other than that though I usually enjoy everything there.

Pros: Good food and drinks, good value

Cons: UT people trying to take over the only LSU bar in Houston

Posted 11/02/08

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unbelievable food and great service with a smile!

by boychris83

I was there about 2 months and have been going back ever since. On my first visit i was told a thirty minute wait, I almost left cause im not a very patient person but than god i didnt leave! it was simply amazing from the food to the service. Ive eaten some of the tastiest crawfish at this place. I cant wait to go back...mmmmm

Pros: great food

Cons: building size

Posted 04/27/08

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Good TImes, Good Food

by HoustonAllyCat

Woodrows is a great place to go and unwind, the beer is cold, the food is hot, and there is most likly something of interest on the tvs. I have been frequenting Big Woodrow's for the Crawfish for as long as i can remember, and althought the priceing is average (at $4.99 a pound) the quality is not lacking! The other food on the menu is great as well, we always start off with an appatizer of fried pickels and gator, move on to the Crawfish, and finish every thing off by munching on some texas hushpuppies. The over all atmosphere is quite unique. Entertaining and friendly, If one ever has a problem the waitstaff or managers are willing to help in any way they can. The decore never ceses to amaze me, every time i walk in there is something new on the walls. (every thing from new specials and new neons to a dress and other random bits of clothing.) I would highly recomend going to Big Woodrows to any one who loves to have a good time, enjoy good food, and be around real good people.

Pros: One of a Kind Atmosphere

Posted 04/26/08

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Response to this Review - Beware of waitress, she'll tag extra money on your receipt

by Asem@n-ii.com

An effort to correct this situation has been made. The employee in question is no longer with Woodrow's and the customer has been compensated. This event is not an every day occurrence at Woodrow's and not acceptable. We want our customers to be happy and come back to enjoy our hospitality!!!

Posted 04/09/08

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Beware of waitress, she'll tag extra money on your receipt

by srmcin

I would have given a rating of 4 stars because they did have amazing crawfish (even at $5 a pound), but I just checked my bank account and noticed the waitress tacked another $2 or $3 on my what my signed receipt shows. I spoke to my friend that was with me and she said the waitress did this to her also.

The waitress was very friendly and even sat at our table and ate crawfish after her shift was over so I was a little surpised to know she did this. Her name is "Leslee".

I'm going to speak to the manager later because this is unethical and I believe they should be aware of this.

Pros: crawfish

Cons: dishonest waitress

Posted 04/01/08

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Great Deals All Week Long

by dpetrick

Where else in Houston can you find cheap draft beer on an outside deck on a Saturday night or $3.50 Grey Goose or Crown Royal on a Friday night. My friends and I usually start here to pre-party before heading "out" but we rarely ever end up leaving the Woodrow's Deck. It may be a sports bar but quite a few attractive ladies show up here also. Even if you are not an LSU football fan, Saturday's in the fall when LSU is on, this is a site that you have got to check out....it is crazy. During the spring there is not a better place intown to eat crawfish at then Big Woodrow's deck. The attractive female wait staff are friendly unlike the girls at other snobby bars. If you arrive for happy hour, do not expect to leave till late

Pros: The DECK, Cheap drinks, great specials

Cons: Get here early on game days

Posted 06/29/06

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Big 12 weekend

by sndgarcia

Went to Woodrow's Friday night before the Big 12 Championship with my family and was very impressed with the food and service. Members of our family ranged in age from 6 to 61 yrs old and we all had a good time. You definately get your moneys worth on the food. There sampler platter is more than enough to feed 2 people and still have leftovers. You do have to find the hostess though to be seated. She was not at front like most restaurants/sports bars. All in all I would come back for the experience again.

Pros: Food , Service , Atmosphere

Cons: Parking

Posted 12/03/05

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First time go there and it is great

by jyunp

Read reviews from citysearch and thought going there for their crawfish special. Service is quick except when seating, no one helps. Waitress comes to us within couple minutes and bring drinks right away. recommend us happy hour specials. very nice. crawfish is great and spicy. We also had a chich philli cheese and it is the best chick sandwich we ever had. Food comes to table quick. Waitress comes by a few time during meal to check on us and replace filled bucket (alot crawfish shells). We had good time there. Will go again.

Pros: crawfish, service

Cons: indoor is small, parking

Posted 06/14/05

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BAD Service

by michlmill

We met friends here on a Saturday afternoon -- nothing major going on in the sporting world other than the NCAA tourney had just started. The deck was okay and the sound was quiet enough that you could have a conversation without yelling at each other. The food was decent, once we actually got it. Our waitress was AWFUL -- she'd ignore us for a while, then finally come over and get our drink order and then reappear with it 10-15 minutes later. The place was NOT busy! We ordered an appetizer sampler platter -- half hour later she brings us a tray of crawfish. At least she comped our food. BAD SERVICE!

Cons: BAD SERVICE

Posted 03/27/05

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Woodrow's is Aight

by dublexx

Been there on Sunday's to watch more NFL games than my brain could handle. Tried the mudbugs and there were decent....not a place AT ALL to meet women though...to bad cuz it is a party type atmosphere during the games, but what do expect with 90% dudes only in attendance......I still go....

Posted 12/10/02

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cold beer

by cajunman

Authentic Cajun food and PLENTY of appetizers to go along with the city's COLDEST beer. Best college football location in town. Geaux Tigers! Isn't a great problem to have when your beer is delivered with ice in the bottle! Very casual and the city's largest deck. See you there!

Pros: great food, cold beer, fun

Cons: no liquor, crowded

Posted 08/08/02

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good cold beer, not so good food

by nikki_pit

Great place to watch the game and have cold beer. The food was a little less desirable - but this is an 'ice-house' so I should have guessed about the food quality.

Posted 08/06/02

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"Party," used as a verb

by dalparadise

Woodrows is fine for a casual happy hour, or for people unaquainted with the benefits of a skilled bartender. It's a place for bottled beer and people who still use "party" as a verb, well into their 20s. The best patio in town is The Social -- Hot bartenders, cool breeze outside, DJ music, delicious cocktails and real pints. The big leather chaise lounge by the front door may be the most coveted place to sit in all of Houston nightlife.

Pros: casual, cheap, inviting

Cons: miller lite is lame, lots of (281) people, not much to do

Posted 06/17/02

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