Scotty's — Restaurant in League City

I really wanted to like this place but sadly it didn't live up to it's own website. My buddy and I usually go down to Beers Looking At You but it's a bit of a drive out of League City, which driving is exactly what you want to minimize after having a few beers. Found this place online and based on their menu and drink selection we gave it a try. When we got there instead of finding a well run inviting pub, what we found was an incredibly poorly lit dive bar that had no air conditioning and that smelled like BO. Also there was no place to sit down inside except for the bar. There's a dance floor lit only by neon beer signs and a pool table that I guess is coin operated. Due to the heat and the smell my appetite was instantly killed off and so we decided to try the drinks. The bartender was obviously working by himself so I excused the slow service. However after waiting 15 minutes for two drinks to get made they were lousey to the point of almost being undrinkable. At that point we decided to cut our losses and head down to San Lorenzo Mexican restaurant that's located in the same strip mall. We ended up staying there drinking till closing. Hopefully the owner or manager read this review and takes a few pointers. 1) Fix your air conditioning, this is Texas, it's mandatory. 2) Add a few lights. I realize a bar doesn't need to be lit up like the sun but at least add enough light to where your patrons don't need flashlights to find a seat. 3) Do something about the smell, no one wants to eat in what smells like a high school locker room in August. 4) Hire at least 1 waitress per shift. Not all of us want to belly up to the bar. Some of us prefer to drink with the friends we came with and to be able to spread out at a table. Not be packed in next to random folks all vying for space at a...

I went in last night and it was the second time in six weeks that I witnessed someone get arrested. The 1st time, a couple was sitting at the bar for a while, when the girl went to the bathroom, the bartender told her date that she had been in numerous times with other guys. Why would a bartender say that, especially to someone who had been drinking? The guy became angry and the bartender called the cops and had him arrested. Last night, another couple was sitting at the bar for a while and the bartender called the cops. I heard it was because the guys card wouldn't go through. I heard another customer offer to pay his tab and the bartender said no and threatened to have him arrested as well. He wasn't biligerent. The 1st situation was completely preventable and the 2nd could have been handled differently. The owner really needs to establish some kind of process or protocol and train their bartenders to ensure their patrons are protected. They can't expect rational behavior from customers who are served to this extent. Alcohol does impair judgment. I'm surprised they haven't been sued. Several people posted they were not given itemized receipts, maybe that's intentional. God forbid someone get in an accident and there is a receipt that records the actual...

I can’t say enough great things about our experience with Emily, the bartender at Scotty’s Pub! From the moment we sat down, she made us feel welcomed and genuinely taken care of. Her warm energy and professionalism stood out immediately, and it set the tone for the entire night.

Emily was incredibly attentive without ever being overbearing. She anticipated what we needed before we even asked—whether it was a drink refill, a menu recommendation, or just a friendly check-in. Her knowledge of the drink menu was impressive, and she crafted each cocktail with care and precision. You could tell she takes pride in what she does.

Beyond just the drinks, Emily made the entire experience more enjoyable. She was friendly, personable, and had just the right amount of conversation to make us feel like regulars, even though it was our first time there. She struck that perfect balance of being professional yet approachable.

It’s not often that service truly enhances your night out, but Emily absolutely did. We left feeling like we had just been hosted by a friend rather than just another bartender. If you’re visiting Scotty’s, do yourself a favor and sit with Emily when she’s working—you won’t regret it.

Thank you, Emily, for an unforgettable experience. We’ll...