Grand Prize

"The inside of the two-story Museum District spot Grand Prize Bar might be moody and mostly pitch-black, but it’s still home to one of our favorite silly little frozen drinks: a mangonada decorated with candied mango and mango chunks all in a cute little cactus glass. Have a mango moment at the bar, or take your drink to the rooftop and enjoy it while you fend off the Texas heat. What To Order: Mangonada or any frozen drink" - chelsea thomas, gianni greene

"The inside of Grand Prize Bar, a two-story dive bar in the Museum District, is entirely blacked out, save for the neon lights scattered throughout to help you see the drink menus. Come by during Happy Hour and order a “Happy Meal” (a beer and a shot), shoot a round or two of pool with a stranger. The kitchen has a rotating menu of solid bar food (anything from birria tacos to chili-cheese hotdogs). And if you need to remember what the sun looks like, head up to the terrace overlooking Bell Park." - gianni greene, chelsea thomas, julie takahashi

"The Christmas lights twinkle year-round at Grand Prize, a beloved Montrose bar located in a two-story house adjacent to Bell Park. Throw back drinks on one of three patios, or take in a game of pool before settling in for a bite to eat. The bar’s Trophy Case Kitchen features a revolving list of food vendors slinging burgers, tacos, and more." - Brittany Britto Garley

"When your birthday sneaks up on you, and there’s no time to plan something extravagant, there’s always Grand Prize Bar, which all but specializes in low-lift occasions. Settle in for a few hours at the two-story dive bar in the Museum District, and your pals can breeze by, shoot a round or two of pool, and toast to your existence over a $3 pilsner. And if you work up an appetite, the kitchen keeps some solid bar food in rotation (anything from birria tacos to chili-cheese hotdogs). The first floor has mostly single seats at the bar, but there are plenty of booths on the second story, and tables out on the patio. " - gianni greene, chelsea thomas

"When: Everyday 4-8pm The Deal: $5 draft beers, $3 well drinks, $6-$8 beer and shot Grand Prize Bar in the Museum District offers the best type of Happy Hour: one that happens every damn day. The inside of the two-story dive bar is entirely blacked out, save for the neon lights scattered throughout to help you see the menu. Order a “Happy Meal” (a beer and a shot), shoot a round or two of pool, and work up an appetite for the rotating menu of bar food coming out of the kitchen (anything from birria tacos to chili-cheese hotdogs). If you need to remember what the sun looks like, head up to the terrace overlooking Bell Park and soak up some vitamin D." - chelsea thomas, gianni greene