Big Star Bar

The none snobby bar starring Jossie!What can u not love about this, graffiti all over like poison girl, lots of seating like grandma's living room, grungy bathroom of the nascar event. Ok not all is great but its none pretentious.Normally I would absolutely take stars off for lack of such as food and clean bathrooms. But Jossie makes it up with recommendations within walking distances and counters the not available choices with items that don't disappoint.So pee out back, play good music and enjoy this down to earth little dive bar.

A buddy took me here. It was a Tuesday. He hyped this place up saying that it was his old hangout spot. We walked in, chilled at the bar for 15 mins (give it take two mins) and no one was even at the bar. My homie wanted to leave. He was pissed that he brought a friend to his old spot and the service was bad.

Visited this place because we live down the street, bartender was extremely rude and did not know how to make anything that was not on the rocks, so I guess if you are an alcoholic and love poor service as well as extremely unfriendly patrons then this place is for you

Whenever I roll through Houston, this is my spot. Solid bartenders, good vibes. Much love from Austin.

Whoops. I forgot to write an update after having my 2?th bday here last December. Thanks to Mike W, the bar fixed up "Farrah Shots" all night--pink per my request--and the gang had a ton of fun. I even fell asleep on the couch ... and they didn't kick me out! 5 stars for that night.Now *last* night, I came back to Big Star Bar after a heck of a day. So I met Mike W out for a few (two) Lone Stars. He was there with his best bud, Hondo. (Big Star Bar is pet friendly: cats, dogs) I met Arian, the bar manager, and after reminiscing on my bday, he added another Farrah shot to their drink list: Farrah's Faucet (yes, spelled like the drink faucet). Go in and ask for it!The crowd was laid back, as always, and I took notice to the large, dome-shaped rooftop added to part of the outside patio. Phew, this summer's gonna be hot!Look forward to coming back, hopefully in happier spirits.

One of my favorite bars. So I give it 5 stars. My only issue is with one of the bartenders. Don't know his name, never seen him before. Dark hair. Here's the thing: don't talk shit about a song someone plays on the jukebox. If someone wants to play classic rock, let them and be ok with it. If it's on the juke box, it's fair game. The stuff they play on the radio is great too, don't get me wrong, but some people love to pick a few of their own songs. It's a pet peeve of mine when bartenders have problems with music people play on the juke box. Their juke box is awesome btw, however, I noticed yesterday they have taken a few albums off. Replacing Zeppelin's Physical Graffiti with Swifty's new album? Sensuously?! As much as I love this place, y'all just lost a few cool points on that one.

For a dive bar, this place does it right. Surprisingly big, cheap beers, and a sweet outdoor area with a fire pit. The only negative is one pool table and it isn't free (though the bartenders are cool exchanging for quarters). No smoking inside, but not a problem since the outdoor area is spacious.

Just moved to Houston, and this is now my go to. Diverse crowd, from hipster, to biker, and everything in between. I've seen nights with people getting their hair cut in the front, and food being mysteriously smoked in the cart in the back patio.Juke box, mortal Kombat arcade, cigarette vending machine, and a random hosge podge of dim lit worn decor, that is random, without being gentrified... It's magical.Some giant bugs in the back that come out at night, but what are you gonna do... Normal people may remove a star for such inconveniences... I say, it keeps the lesser interesting people out... Also, Christmas lights. Worth it.Grab a cheap drink, tell em Joe sent ya. Idk what that will do for you, but I'd like to imagine the confused look on the bartenders face when he has no idea what to say to that.

I read one of the comments about Big Star not being make fancy drinks. They are a DIVE BAR. Don't expect that. Although I know some can make a good Old Fashioned.Someone also complained about a bartender named Mike. I've been going there for over 10 years and never heard a bartender with that name.Great place. I kind of want to keep it secret.

Honestly had a blast at Big Star. Very comforting bar to hang out in, especially after hitting some of the bigger bars in the area. Awesome interior and fun times with the arcade machine and juke box. $5 beers, $10 shots. Only knock was that one of the arcade machine ate my quarters.