Firkin & Phoenix

06/28/2008 Posted by chaldean0369

I am a ferkin regular and love it. It may not be 100% english pub style but I have to say it sure is as fun or even better that authentic english pubs, and I have been to quite a number of them while traveling in England this past winter. O and the music they have this awesome juke box and you can play whatever you want to play, your never stuck listening to one type of music all night.

Pros: Friendly Service, Great Atmosphere, Good Place to just Chill.

Cons: Parking Some Days

06/22/2008 Posted by foodeater1

The food was Ok, nothing to write home about although the crab cakes were splendid. The music was NOT at all what one would expect, rap, not exactly British Pub music. The service was slow and unattentive, fairly unfriendly also. I expected from the reviews something better. I was turned off imadiately by the wretched smell, there were flying insects all over the place, and I believe that I watched as something scurried across the bar...Oh and it was so HOT in the place. I will not be going back and I truly hope that others have a better time of it than I.

Pros: The Crab cakes were nice

Cons: I could not finish eating them because it smelled funny in the resturant.

06/11/2008 Posted by jval81

We've been here a few times with friends and I have to say this is my favorite place in Houston. It's comfortable, quiet, fun, and just a great place to hang out. There's always plenty of seating, great food, and cold beer. You won't find the typical Houston bar/club scene here, and thats a wonderful thing. You can actually hold a conversation in this place without screaming all night. You have to try the fish and chips. They are fantastic.

Pros: Everything. From the food, to the beer, to the service. It's all great!

Cons: I haven't experienced any yet.

06/02/2008 Posted by NYNikkie

I moved to houston less then a year ago and where I came from I had a pub that I frequented often and was sad to see it, and my friends go. However in passing by it one day, i noticed the name and said "this could be good" and stopped in. I'm so happy I did. the food is great, i've met people (locals) who I've become friends with, the staff is amazing and the owner is as people friendly as it gets. he's there constantly making sure eveyrthing is just right, for everyone. I don't get to go in as much as I like anymore but when I do go it feels like I never left. If you're interested in getting out of the bar/club scene - this is a GREAT place to go.

Pros: Food, Music, drinks, staff, owner

Cons: nothing i can think of

05/10/2008 Posted by michaelhoutx

went last night. Friendly and attentive waiter. Nice patio at back. Hamburgers were awesome with Sweet Potato Fries and Onion Rings. Not really British food fare though. Inexpensive. Definately going back.

Pros: food, service

Cons: crowded

02/22/2008 Posted by red14

The worst food ever. Bland, boring and they should be ashamed to charge money. They should have paid us to eat there! Went there for lunch around 1:30 on a Friday. Place was empty (should have suspected the worst) and now I know why. The glassware and utensils were dirty. It took forever to get the food which consisted of sandwiches (none of which needed to be cooked) which was sad since we were the only people there!!! The only good thing was that our waitress was nice. I think she was the bartender as well and maybe she had to do the cooking also... The place itself seems nice and probably a good place to hang and have a few drinks(if they would wash the glassware better)....just better off driving right by this place!!!

Pros: friendly staff

Cons: everything else

02/13/2008 Posted by bookworm2008

Great place to hang out with friends! Lots to do: play pool, the Wii, darts, live music on some nights.... The service has been good so far....Amy is the best waitress! She is super friendly and gets the job done! The owner is pretty cool too...he makes the effort to get to know his clientèle. My friend wanted a particular drink one day because she wasn't feeling so well...the owner went out of his way to Google search it and made it for her! Don't think you would find that in too many places! When it gets packed it is kind of crazy and service is tight, but I wouldn't let that stop you. Plus, that was only one time. Overall, the vibe is totally chill and fun at the same time! Worth checking out!

01/18/2008 Posted by burn1

I have been to many pubs in Texas and this one is the best so far. The food was wonderful and the prices were shockingly low. Service was enjoyable and friendly and I'm definitely going back there. They even have food all night. Very cool.

Pros: Great prices

Cons: Busy Street

12/23/2007 Posted by foodnutt

As a Brit, I always like to test out our homeland's national treasure wherever I am in the world, it is sort of home from home experience for me. Living in Houston there are a few establishments where I can feel that, however the Firkin is not one of them. It should be noted that the Firkin Pubs are franchised, which lends itself to numerous problems: a.) Lack of character. b.) Lack of understanding the specialized genre associated with it. c.) lack of experienced management. d.) Rigidity, to name but a few. The food is not English at all and the menu looks like it has been duplicated from a Chilli's menu. Nacho's / Wings / Spinach Dip etc etc. The management needs to understand (although he is a most congenial fellow) that when fixing a customers problem, first fix it then compensate it, don't just compensate it without fixing it as the problem is still a problem! Bar Staff are again pleasant but need to understand that service comes first and flirting comes second. The food is very amateur-ish in it's taste and preparation. You can tell the cooks have limited experience. Do not let children in the bar after 6pm, a bar is an adult establishment and screaming children on a Saturday night do not make it conducive to persons who are on a night off from their own off-spring. The Wii has to go! Poker night does not include the Manager. This bar has all the potential to really take-off but the owners need to act fast to protect their investment. TTFN

Pros: Great Potential

Cons: Food / Service / Value / Children / Wii etc etc

10/19/2007 Posted by sng31

I have loved everything I have ordered from thier menu but the fish and chips are my favorite. With all different kinds of beers on draught and the friendly staff I find myself wanting to go to Firkin more and more!

Pros: Great food, service and atmoshere

Cons: Somewhat pricey