Shady Acres Saloon

Great live music! It was outdoor where you are seated to hear the live band so extremely hot with our Texas weather. The had industrial fans spread out though. Totally country vibes

“Umm, umm, umm….umm, umm I love this bar!” The late great Toby Keith said exactly what I was thinking when I first visited Shady Acres Saloon! Camille was my bartender and was very nice. She took great care to make sure my ice cold Coors banquet was ready for me! They had live music in the evening. No cover charge! The band took the stage just as the temperatures dropped at little, the evening breeze picked up, and the sun started heading below the horizon. This place sets up for the perfect Houston evening setting to enjoy a casual Texas sunset, with nice people and great live music! Will definitely be coming back! If you are in The Heights be sure to check this place out - you won’t be sorry!

Scott is a friendly bartender. We were the only people here at 2:30 on a Tuesday and everything was wonderful! They have a little popcorn machine for snacking and an old CD jukebox from the 90s. Considering doing my bachelorette party here in the VIP room. It's got a cool victorian vibe in a tiny house! 🤩

Tucked away like a well-kept secret, Shady Acre Shady Acres isn’t just a bar—it’s an experience. This place hums with a low-lit, easygoing energy that makes you feel like you’ve stepped into a world where time slows down and the drinks are always cold. The aesthetic? A perfect blend of effortless charm and unpolished cool. Think neon glows bouncing off dark wood, vintage barstools that have heard more stories than they should, and a back patio that feels like your coolest friend’s backyard—if your friend happened to have impeccable taste in cocktails and just the right amount of string lights. The drinks? Next-level. Classic cocktails with a twist, house specials that keep you coming back, and a whiskey selection that could impress even the most discerning drinker. And if you're the type who prefers a beer in hand, they’ve got an ice-cold selection that hits just right. The crowd? A mix of locals, in-the-know visitors, and people who understand that a good bar is about more than just what’s on the menu. It’s about the vibe, the conversations, the music floating through the air—sometimes a crackling vinyl, sometimes the perfect playlist. Shady Acre Shady Acres isn’t trying too hard, and that’s exactly why it works. It’s the kind of place where you start with one drink and end up staying for three. Maybe four. It’s a bar you tell your friends about—just the right ones.

Great staff and drinks! Cool spot to hang out. Definitely going back.

Always a great place to relax and see some great music.

Very cool and pleasing aesthetics here. Noah the bartender is awesome sauce!! Love, love, LOVE the drink choices and the decor. The patio has lots of room too. I also like the jukebox that plays all sorts of music from every genre. The parking is a bit tricky, but that's the norm for the particular area. Would like to go back when they have Live Music nights.

On the food. Space city hot dogs is here, and it was amazing. He is here several days a week, absolutely worth it. The bar is fun, it is a comfy neighborhood pub with friendly costumes and a great staff. Noah, the bartender is personal, and so is all of the staff I met. If you are in the area, stop by, try the food outside, and enjoy an evening with friends old or new.

I went to the Shady Acres Saloon last night to support my Friend Natalie, Owner of Truvie's 5th was in there frying up chicken, fries, boudin balls and eggrolls and let me not forget the RERE sauce. Everything was cooked to order and HOT (to the touch) A nice kick place, A place where you get know everyone there. The ambience was like a backyard saloon. They had a jukebox; pool table and you can go sit on the patio in the backyard. The drinks were good and not pricey. I was informed that they have live music some nights, trivia on Monday, Bocce Ball Thursdays, and Bingo on Sundays. Normally they have food trucks to set up and as I stated previously Truvie's 5th is there on Tuesday's. I will be going back on a Tuesday of course but also for Bingo on Sunday's. You should try them out. ohhhhh and its dog friendly with treats.

Highly recommend! Sunday Bingo is the best! Great service but they have no food. The ambiance very backyard vibe outside. Good group of people and staff. Always a great time!

patio.the drinks are reasonably priced. The music is occasional live shows and ever present jukebox. Parking is hit or Missa as, it's located. in middle of what has become a centre of resturants and bars . My favourite thing here is the monthly ? Markets . It is also I want ba tequila and dos XX. I give it 5 stars because, it is what it is a dive and it succeeds

I LOVE THIS BAR! There's no food but sometimes they do popcorn and they have snacks. I love the drinks as they're way cheaper than any of the other bars in the heights. I love there bar tenders and the atmosphere is so fun! they've got pool and live music. They even have bingo on thursdays! you should definitely check it out

I was literally assaulted by the bar staff after they poured my drink out a second after I stepped away for something & asked them about it. I was punched in the eye & my friend was then assaulted by a different employee after trying to stand up for me. Do not go here unless you feel like having your money thrown away & getting hit in the face

Cool, little place with a cool vibe and nice bartender that doesn't keep you waiting. Inside is small, but there's plenty of room outside. They also have fires around for when it's cold outside. Maybe not the best place in the middle of summer, but when it's not blazing hot outside, it's a great place to go and have a few cold ones.

I've always loved everything about this place. I've been coming here for over a year now. Tonight one of the bartenders, Schelsea, made it the best experience I've ever had there. I'd recommend this place to anyone, anytime, but if this bartender is there then please give her all of your money because she really deserves it.

I have to say we used to enjoy this place. The bartenders are great as well as the bouncers, but at the end, there are these incels employed to patrol and yell at people while they call their Uber. I watched this poor blonde girl go grab her phone charger from the stage. While she was on the stage, this worker from Shady acres approached her and began berating her. It was hard to watch. He violently smashed a beer bottle near her as well--absolutely sickening. The small blonde girl vs this tall skinny, black hair, incel type thing. After seeing that I'm not going back.

I'm at this place right now having a drink and a bar keep came up to me " is everything ok, did we not service you well " ? I said yes you did and we tipped cash but then he said " why didn't you tip " how rude and unprofessional is that ! Sir you work at the bar. Tipping is a choice not a given, you get paid regardless of the fact . VERY RUDE AND VERY UNPROFESSIONAL!

This place has turned into complete trash. Cocaine and other drugs everywhere and way overserved or drugged up patrons falling over and causing problems. It's not safe and it's not a fun place to be.

Horrible service the guy at the front was very rude also 25 and up is a dumb rule who knew places didn't allow 23 year olds in when they're accompanied by someone who is YEARS OVER 25. I guess they don't like money.

Don't complain about an employee for being disrespectful because you WILL get kicked out. Don't try to enjoy yourself because the staff will make you feel less than because you don't fit their mold. I've never in my life felt so disposable until I complained about being disrespected by an employee. My friends and I were 'escorted out' after a complaint. We felt we were talking with a member of their management to understand the situation but, after the fact, the person we were speaking to was not even a part of their business--although he was a part of their escort team. Overall, I felt like I was judged for asking for wine, which apparently doesn't fit their narrative of who should be spending time there. (Do better. Be kind. Be respectful. That's all.)

Neat dive bar, 25+ is a huge plus, keeping the kids out, but not really enforced. The back patio area is spacious with a lot of tables, some in shade but a lot in the sun. Efficient laid back bartenders. Nice place to go for very casual night.

First time i been this place. I lime it. Funny spot. Old country. Music. Price environment its cool.

Most red-neck bar in houston in the best possible way!! This place has become a sentimental hangout for me and my friends. Drinks are so affordable. I got 5 shots for $16 total one night. Awesome place for live music and cornhole! Amazing hidden gem!

Hole in the wall is the best way to summarize this place. From the outside I'd never go in, but some friends of mine took me. The back patio is awesome and has a neighborhood feel to it. I had beer so I can't say anything about the drinks other than it's a dive bar so I usually steer away from wine. Extremely friendly people. No frills.

I've been a loyal customer for years. I have probably spent thousands there. I went there tonight with my wife and Great Dane. We were there for about 4 hours without incident, other than small pups barking at my dog. Then the moment my dog barks back at a fairly large Weimaraner, we get kicked out. If you're going to pretend to be dog friendly, understand that they bark and play occasionally. We were singled out because our dog is big. There was no aggression, just barking. And our dog totally ignored the small dogs. Total BS! Fuck this place. They will not see another dollar of my hard earned money.

Shady Acres is located in an awesome area of The Heights surrounded by a bunch of bars and restaurants. I started off at another bar in the area on my Friday evening and eventually made my way to Shady Acres with part of the group later on in the night. Shady Acres is a dive bar. That means you can get drinks for cheap, and cheaper than the other bars in the area. They also have a games area where you can play darts, pool, arcade games, and more. You can't tell from the outside but they have a large patio. There's a stage so I'm sure they bring in live music even though there wasn't any when I stopped by. Chill spot to grab some affordable drinks!

Beautiful back patio area. Feels like a bit of old Austin in Houston. Live music the times we have been there. There are food options but we have not tried those. Its real pretty at night.

Oh my god, their Chef Sondra done ruined us liking any other chicken around. So tender, juicy, melt in your mouth and satisfy your hungry heart good! Also, don't forget to ask for extra homemade honey mustard sauce to take home

Cool spot to stop for a drink, I have passed by a few times almost didnt see the place. Good music and a nice selection cold beer, mixed drinks too. If your hungry Willows Texas BBQ is on site out back. I know this review is for Shady Acres Saloon and it's worth a visit alone BUT Willows is the star here! Be nice to the bartender Lauren, she will pick some good music to enjoy during your visit

I absolutely love this bar. Drinks are reasonably priced and the atmosphere is laid-back. The bar is a cross between a dive bar and a local watering hole. It's dog-friendly and has a great outdoor space with a make-shift outdoor stage (which is actually the front porch of a shotgun shack/home that remains on the property) where live music is played on the weekends. Inside there is a pool table and a jukebox filled with a great selection of classic rock, country, Red Dirt & blues. In the space where the outhouses are (aka the bathrooms) there are old-school arcade games & a dart machine. (The only thing missing is Big Buck Hunter; hopefully they will get it soon.)

This bar has some of the rudest staff of any bar in the heights. I will NEVER go back. I have been here 3+ times and met GREAT people. But today when I arrived I was met by the rudest staff. I graduated college at a young age and don't turn 25 till the fall, despite everyone I'm with already being 25-26 years old. I've been to this bar multiple times, and today they've decided that I can't enter the bar since I'm 2 months shy of 25 years old. Instead of politely telling me we were not allowed to enter since I was slightly under the 25 age limit, I was berated by the staff. Whoever was working the doors on June 9 2023 should be reminded how to be respectful to people just trying to meet up with friends and coworkers at one of the few bars that plays live music. If you're supposed to be a 25+ bar, how are you deciding who you let in? Because I can promise it for sure isn't based on age or I would have been denied on multiple occasions. I've been to this bar multiple times when it's been packed and no one has ever said anything to me about my age, but on a night when it's practically empty I get accosted for trying to meet up with friends. I do not recommend.

Great place and even better atmosphere! Would highly recommend for a local feel. Plenty of fans and portable ACs outside to help with the heat as well!

This is a great dive bar. Inside is dark, wood paneled, pool table, great jukebox, interesting breweriana, and really welcoming bartenders. The inside is a real throwback and everything you could want in a corner/dive bar. Then you walk outside...the deck is fantastic with a big yard behind that. Complete with cats and roosters roaming around...oh and a legit BBQ truck, yeah, can't forget about that. Willows Texas BBQ sets up shop here, and is excellent. OK...the dive like nostalgia aesthetic is perfect. Bartenders unpretentious, but knowledgeable on everything they serve. From Celis White or Saint Arnold Art Car, or the rest of the 15 taps. To cans of Lone Star, gin & tonics or a whiskey. The bartenders will also remember you and your preferences. I haven't even mentioned the music yet, great jukebox from Zepp, Lou Reed, to Hank Williams, or Patsy Cline along with plenty of live acts when available. The kind of old school dive that is harder and harder to find. I'll be here a lot.

I'm a TN girl living in the heart of the heights. This spot takes me home. Small town, back yard charm. A little live music, fabulous bbq, and good beer. Don't miss out on an evening of relaxation that takes you back home.

There's not much to dislike about shady acres. There's not many spots similar to it in the heights, its a laid back, casual dive bar, with cheap drinks and a good selection of beer and ample sitting area out back. It feels more like hanging out at a friends back yard than a bar, which is great. Its surrounded by bars like mcintyres, cedar creek, wicklow and bungalow that attract a crowd im not too found of, you can find me at willows and shady acres.

Great dive in the middle of Shady Acres, Heights. Reasonable beer and hard liquor prices. Clean and cozy. Nice country side like patio.

Awesome food, great back yard, and wonderful live music. Always have a fire going out back and great beer selection with an Austin vibe.

First time I was introduced to Shady Acres Saloon was 4 months ago... I met a girl from Turkey , the Country ...mind you ... I immediately thought she was referring too Acre Homes because I'm a native Houtonian ..so I thought she's had her Demographics wrong so I Google it and sure enough it's in the Heights where I live and believe me I Support the Bar Association and the Restaurant Association very much ....so the first time I went there I met Greg and Amy and then I went back and I met Law and Nick and Gabby,Tom and the Cool thing about this place....is the People who go there ....it's all walks of Life who come here and no Judgment there ....I've been coming here @ least twice a week since then and the Staff has been Outstanding especially Law ,Nick and the rest of the Crew of course...but it's a Great place if you want to meet cool People and be yourself ....I Highly recommend this place who enjoys meeting people and the women are Cool and Hot but not Pretentious...like the other Bars around that area and the Backyard is the Best thing about this place ....I appreciate the Hospitality Nick and The Law .... Thank You !

I love this bar! Dog friendly, nice outside patio, they provide mosquito spray (which is awesome), live music sometimes, and great food trucks. The bartender with the blue hair sucks tho.

This spot is great! The ambiance is fantastic, with antique signs on the walls and old country songs on the radio. We went on a Friday night, so we got to try the barbecue - brisket with potato salad and creamed corn. The creamed corn was a little spicier than I personally like, but it tasted really good, as did the potato salad and the brisket. The prices are a little too high for the saloon feel, but they said they're starting a happy hour soon. Hopefully those prices match the ambiance a bit better. I'm really looking forward to going back!

What a cozy and friendly hole in the wall. Such a great "saloon," even in the middle of the day! Christi was spectacular as a solo bar tender even when she had tooooo much to do she still had a great attitude and treated everyone like they were her best friend. Highly recommend if you want a super casual and accepting bar to hang out at. It was my 1st time here but it's unlikely to be my last even though I live across town.

This place is awesome and they have food trucks. Just opened. They have live bands. Real chill.

When we rolled up to Shitty Acres, 20 deep, my pals and I were thirsty! We'd just been on an epic bike ride, and wanted to just kick up our feet for a bit, before hitting the road. One of my buddies who graciously pulls a wagon with supplies, water, tools, and a modest sound bar, was the last to arrive. The rest of us were ordering rounds and passing around cold ones, and didn't notice our boy with the sound bar had not turned the music off. Owner "Mike" rolls up with his sister/wife in a 1984 Benz, jumps out, and bee lines to my buddies's rig. He starts twisting knobs and pushing buttons, pounding on the sound system, we all immediately turned our attention to him and he begins his profanity fueled tantrum. He's going on about how "Fucking Disrespectful" this "Fucking Disrespectful That" cursing and trying to sound like an actual tough guy! Disrespectful is "Mikey" touching another man's property, treating guests like shit, and then flatly admitting he was drunk. Because we spend money, my friends and I don't act foolish, we don't get wild and we don't get belligerent. "Mickey" needs to worry about the decrepit bar, and fix the issues that are obvious, you can smell the mold through the beer. Maybe an asbestos test.

I had bragged on the food and now they went from homemade to frozen out of the frozen box food!!! What on earth are they thinking?

Cool vibe for a bar in The Heights. The exterior doesn't do much to lead on to to the expansive outdoor area out back, but I was pleasantly surprised. Definitely a dive bar vibe with a little of the modern touches you'd expect in The Heights, but a nice break from the other bars on the area. Moderate beer selection, and all the liquors one would expect. Bar staff is friendly and attentive. Definitely will be back to try the food truck out back.

Would have given 5 stars except for 2 complaints: #1 - TURN DOWN the juke box. It was sooooooo loud on our 1st visit, that each time the tall female bartender, or a customer said something to one another, they had to have it repeated because they could not hear each other; #2 - dump some gravel in the front parking lot, so customers don't have to jump around deep mud puddles to get to the front door. Otherwise -- like the place & hope it is very successful. Definitely a welcome change from the growing number of "must see & be-seen" places. The BBQ we tried was also spot-on.

Relaxed ,cool vibe , dog and kid friendly Does not hurt that Willow , and his insane BBQ , are there half the week , and they also have great bands at the week ends. Just go , you will not regret it !

Great venue and good people. Nice open area out back with Willows BBQ available. Bar staff are always friendly and helpful. Pool, jukebox and live music make every night different.