The Hay Merchant

"Famed chef Chris Shepherd’s Montrose bar, which is closing at the end of the year, is a solid place to drink beer — there are 70 on tap — but also to get a taste of his unique culinary style. As Shepherd strives to represent the many dynamic facets of “Houston cuisine” within his concepts, Hay Merchant is a standout and impresses with global-inspired offerings like fried okra masala presented with raita, a salty meat and olive mix-filled muffuletta and the chef’s legendary Korean braised goat and dumplings." - Megha McSwain

"This uber-serious beer haven, 70 taps and five cask engines. Each beer is painstakingly served in proper glassware at the proper temperature, with the correct pressure. Beer lovers, rejoice." - Brittanie Shey

"The Hay Merchant, a popular beer bar known for its Cease and Desist burger, will be closing by the end of the year. Future plans for the concept are undetermined." - Amy McCarthy

"Anytime a Houston sports team is playing, Texas beers are half off at Hay Merchant, and the same holds true for Saturday’s game. Plus, happy hour runs from 5-6:30 p.m., during which diners can snag $1 oysters and $5 gin or vodka martinis." - Brittanie Shey

"Craft beer hangout Hay Merchant has a countless list of lagers and lots of interesting cocktails to kick back with, so it’s no surprise its hot toddy is just as impressive. Built with Venezuelan rum, barrel aged mead, banana, cinnamon and hot water, it is a perfect balance of sweet and boozy. Order curbside pickup or delivery through the Toast app." - Megha McSwain