Chapman & Kirby

"Chapman & Kirby is the type of spot where you go to see and be seen. During the week, if this spot isn’t rented out for a private event, you’ll see folks at the bar splitting tangy pork spare ribs, nodding along to whatever the DJ is spinning as they bounce from the sleek interior to the massive outdoor patio, colorful cocktails in tow. You should also come here in your best fit on “Sunday Funday,” for a brunch that runs from 12-7pm, with fluffy french toast that melts into your mouth, crispy fried catfish served on top of cheese grits, and chilled carafes of peach mimosas. Plan ahead though: there’s rarely an open spot for walk-ins on Sundays so you’ll need a reservation unless you come early for a seat at the bar. " - chelsea thomas, gianni greene

"When it’s time to see and, more importantly, be seen, the go-to spot is Chapman & Kirby, a bar and popular brunch spot in EaDo. On any given day, folks will be outside on the patio doing impromptu fit checks, with colorful cocktails in tow. Chapman & Kirby shares the massive patio space with a neighboring restaurant, but there’s still plenty of seating, so you can catch your best angle at a picnic table, casually lounge on the plush couches, or devour some glazed ribs at the high top tables. On the weekends— especially “Sunday Funday”— the patio is full of brunch warriors at every turn, so either make a reservation, or show up early to secure your seat on EaDo’s hottest runway. " - gianni greene, chelsea thomas

"This Downtown bar transforms into a stage with an electrifying monthly drag brunch show. Those 21 and up can enjoy the performances, along with a brunch buffet, select craft cocktails, and bubbly mimosa flights, plus optional bottle service. Tickets are $35 and gives access to the show and brunch buffet. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and the show starts at 12:30 p.m." - Lane Gillespie, Eater Staff

"While Chapman & Kirby isn’t a gay bar, its long been an inclusive watering hole for Houston’s LBGTQ community and allies. The Downtown bar transforms into a stage with electrifying monthly drag brunch shows, complete with brunch buffets, select craft cocktails, and bubbly flights, plus optional bottle service." - Lane Gillespie, Eater Staff

"Chapman & Kirby, a sprawling brunch spot in EaDo, is where you go to see and be seen. Particularly during “Sunday Funday,” when all the best fits will be floating around. While you should come for the impromptu fashion show, you should stay for buttery french toast that melts into your mouth, crispy fried catfish served on top of cheese grits, and chilled carafes of peach mimosas. And although brunch runs from 12-7pm, it’s still important to plan ahead— there’s rarely an open spot for walk-ins on Sundays, so you’ll need a reservation unless you pop in early for a seat at the bar." - gianni greene, chelsea thomas