Wilhelm Flailer (Houston Nightowl)
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For distinguished seekers of strong drink in all its hoppy delight Cobble & Spoke is an excellent destination that should be on your list.
Located in the heart of Spring Branch, tucked away in an unassuming little shopping center are places that wouldn’t be out of place in the heart of Montrose or the Art District, but without the sometimes ridiculous snobbery that can erode away at the experience you might have.
This is a lighthearted but very passionate brewery/pub/eatery you’d want to leave your sword and shield at the door after a long day on the battlefield of capitalist casualties and enjoy a tasty mead to drown your woes. The conversation ain’t half bad either.
Expertly decorated with natural light and greenery it’s a great place to go solo, with a date, or even bringing your pals to unwind.
This business is the reason I am passionate about reviewing on this platform, as I would do this for free (and do) for the simple fact that locally owned businesses truly share the values of their patrons. The experience you will get easily defeats the bloated corporate idea of the same concept, and even though they might have fatter wallets to throw at aesthetics, they lack the heart and value local spots have in spades.
If we collectively, as a city spent our hard earned dollars locally instead of funneling it out of our own city into soulless cross continental greedy conglomerates, we can keep the wealth in Houston. Pay a little bit more to make that happen and watch how our great city will transform into a place that represents US, the unconventional odd family that we are.