Johnny McElroys — Restaurant in Houston

First, the stuff we really want to know about: food and drinks! Popped in for a quick drink with a friend. The bartender let us sample their frozen spicy mango margarita. Very different! It is made with some sort of spicy tequila. While the spicy aspect was not what I was looking for, I did like that it wasn't super sweet. There was a hint of mango. I decided to try their cucumber mule. Very refreshing during these hot Houston summer days! Mt friend had their golden paloma. It was also refreshing. Very good. We found out that their red salsa is homemade, so we shared the chips, salsa and queso. It was all very good. But, the salsa was so thick that it was nearly the consistency of tomato paste. However, everything was fresh and had nice flavors. There is a wall of local brewery (and other breweries) beers on tap for you beer lovers!

Second, the reason I gave it 4 stars (instead of 5): this is NOT an Irish pub in any way, shape or form. It's basically a sports bar. We enjoyed it. The bartender was very nice. Prices are reasonable. And, I love the Houston vibe (lots of Astros stuff). But, it is not...

If Ernest Hemingway, JRR Tolkien, or CS Lewis were alive today, they’d undoubtedly be regulars here: to socialize, to unwind, and to contemplate life. Johnny McElroys affords that rare balance of quiet charm, draft selections and atmosphere like ones I cherished back when I lived in England.

I frequent here to catch live games with familiar pub snacks, and strike up conversations with laid-back, fun strangers. I also find it just as inviting when I want to read, write, or simply reflect. Add in the awesome staff and bartenders who elevate the experience, and you’ve got a place that feels like a true neighborhood pub :)

p/s: My geriatric dog equally enjoys basking on the spacious tree-lined patio, probably quietly introspecting to ready herself to be a philosopher in...

On Tuesdays they have steak and it's kinda expensive and just meh.

Comment from owner: Thank you for your feedback, however the steak is done by an outside vendor. If the three stars is for your actual service with us, please let us know so we can improve.

Reply to owner: You're right, I've decided to revise my review. Three stars indicates "it's okay" , but I think two stars indicating "disliked it" is fitting. If you bring a vendor to sell food in your business, it is representative of your business. It's up to you to decide if the quality doesn't represent Mcelroy's. Additionally, the blonde barkeep was rude and refused to even make eye contact with my party. The I have no complaints about the brunette bartender who...