Pitch 25 — Restaurant in Houston

Beer bars and sports bars rank among my favorite places. I love a beer bar that has a wide selection of beer on tap and in cans and, when combined with a fun atmosphere, it’s even that much better. One good choice for those who love variety of beer and more is Pitch 25 Beer Park.

Located near the MLS Houston Dynamo stadium, Pitch 25 has around 100 beer taps and two large bars: One that is on the enclosed side, ready to serve the moment you walk inside, and the other than is on the outside section. There are more than enough taps and choices to satisfy and this is easily the establishment’s strongest point.

With the atmosphere, there are televisions large and small, games to play, and private meeting spaces that consists of closed rooms with glass walls. The outdoor section is cool because it isn’t completely outdoors Rather, it has an open air section in the middle, where the sun can shine through. But the bulk of the seating in this section is under cover. If it’s on the chilly side outdoors, they will have heaters running to keep you warm. They have different seating options, even rope seat swings, which isn't something you find in many places.

Pitch 25 has a menu of bar foods and most of it is good for consuming with beer. The food is a little overpriced, but not too overpriced. Definitely the most annoying feature of Pitch 25 is the parking. If you get lucky, you might find a place to park on the street, free of charge. Otherwise, you will need to pay and it could add significantly to the cost of your visit. Even more annoying is that several of the adjacent parking options don’t have the price of the parking visibly listed. You have to scan with your phone and once you see the price, you might want to consider looking for another place to park and walking over.

I like the atmosphere at Pitch 25 Beer Park and I certainly love anyplace that has 100 beers on tap. The sports action is cool, too. If they could work out the issues with parking and reduce the price to park, this would be a better place to visit. However, it still earns above average marks in enough areas to get a...

Not for UH supporters

I visited this past Saturday to watch some college football before heading over to Minute Maid for the Astros game.

We started with the UT game which was on indoors with full sound and it was great. Had a hangover burger (really good!) and bbq fries (mediocre; chewy dry brisket). Then it was time for the UH game against Texas Tech (our future big 12 foe!) Inside they were playing the A&M game with sound so we went outside and were happy to see UH on the big screen, full sound, despite it being hot.

We are watching the game, it’s intense, and suddenly after halftime when we score and are finally up, the game is turned off and they put on Kansas vs WV. I immediately go to the bar and management to try and sort it out only to be told a list of reasons they changed it and won’t be changing it back:

1. there was a single table watch party that booked a year in advance (Oh? They knew the schedule?)
2. we weren’t wearing UH gear (in Astros gear since we were going to the game) so they didn’t know we were watching
3. Houston is full of people from other cities so they have to play all the games

Unacceptable in my book. If you can’t support the local teams, especially considering our huge conference switch happening soon, then I won’t be back. To just turn it off right in the middle of the game even! Decent enough bar if you happen to want to watch the game they feel like playing … just be prepared for them to switch it up on you and you’ll have to find...

On entering a “soccer-themed bar”, my initial excitement was met with disappointment when a football game was being aired on the big screen, captivating only two individuals engrossed in their phones. This decision seemed paradoxical for a venue dedicated to soccer enthusiasts like myself. The bar's policy of "first come first serve" was applied quite literally, prioritizing a small group over the larger crowd eagerly anticipating soccer matches.

The choice to broadcast another international football game, especially one featuring the USA, felt out of sync with the bar's purported theme.

The decision to prioritize a football game for a few patrons raised questions about the establishment's dedication to its intended theme.

While the "first come first serve" policy is a common practice, it seemed to lack flexibility in this scenario. A more considerate approach could have involved assessing the majority interest of the patrons present and aligning the screen choice accordingly. This way, the bar could have maintained its commitment to its soccer theme while still accommodating a diverse audience.

In conclusion, the soccer-themed bar fell short of expectations by airing a football game for a select few, overshadowing the communal spirit that defines the soccer-watching experience. Adjustments to their screening policies and a more thoughtful approach to catering to diverse sports preferences would enhance the overall enjoyment for patrons seeking an authentic...