Lodgeur Guide: Best Patios in Midtown

Lodgeur Guide to Houston's Best Patio Restaurants
In this blog post, we’ll guide you through the top patio bars and restaurants in Midtown, where you can relax, socialize, and savor the city’s flavors in a fantastic outdoor setting.

Midtown Houston, with its vibrant atmosphere and lively streets, is the perfect place to enjoy a great meal or refreshing drink outside during this time of the year. Whether you’re a local looking for your new favorite hangout or a visitor eager to savor the city’s culinary delights, Midtown’s patio bars and restaurants offer a delightful blend of good food, cocktails, and the warm Texan sunshine. In this blog post, we’ll take you on a tour of the best patio bars and restaurants in Midtown.


Holman Draft Hall

Holman Draft Hall indoor-outdoor seating
Holman Draft Hall is celebrated for its tandoori chicken nachos and brunch boards, offering shareable snacks and complete meals, perfect for a quick drink or extended hangout. The welcoming outdoor patio, equipped with chair swings, heaters, and fans, provides an ideal setting to unwind with a cold beverage after a long day.

Holman Draft Hall is a popular open-air bar located across from Lodgeur’s furnished apartments at Mid Main Lofts. Known for its tandoori chicken nachos and brunch boards, Holman serves up shareable snacks and complete meals, making it a good spot for a quick drink or a longer hangout. The inviting outdoor patio offers chair swings, heaters and fans, making it the ideal spot to relax with a cold one after work or on the weekends. Free parking lot behind the building. Order at the bar.

Social Beer Garden

Outdoor patio at Social Beer Garden
Social Beer Garden features an array of beer selections, regularly updated seasonal cocktail menus, and a massive 240-inch outdoor TV so you can enjoy the game.

Social Beer Garden in Houston is a family-owned and operated establishment nestled in the heart of Midtown. With its extensive beer offerings (44 beers on draft and over 100 craft beers), tempting seasonal cocktails, and wallet-friendly happy hour specials, it’s a go-to destination for locals and visitors alike. You can also enjoy a sports bar experience on their massive 240 inch outdoor TV while savoring delicious pizza and exploring the ever-changing food truck options. Free parking is alongside and behind the bar. Social is also on our list of places to watch English football.

Piola

Pilot has indoor and outdoor dining in Midtown
Piola’s patio is covered, making it a good choice year round.

Piola is a popular Italian restaurant located in Midtown Houston. With its comfortable outdoor patio, it’s the perfect place to enjoy casual authentic Italian cuisine while taking in views of downtown Houston. The menu features classic pasta dishes as well as delicious wood-fired pizzas and homemade desserts. Free parking in the garage behind the building.

Home Slice

Patio at Home Slice Pizza, next door to Lodgeur at Mid Main Lofts
Home Slice’s casual patio is kid-friendly and also open late night, making it a classic neighborhood pizza joint.

Home Slice just opened next door to Lodgeur at Mid Main Lofts. Home Slice serves up delicious slices of New York-style pizza with fresh ingredients and house-made sauces. The outdoor patio is decorated with string lights and has plenty of seating, making it the perfect spot to enjoy a slice or two on a warm night. From their signature cheese pie to daily rotating specials, Home Slice offers something for everyone – kids included! They also have an extensive selection of craft beers and wines, so you can pair your pizza with perfectly chilled refreshments as you relax al fresco. Check out the slice-to-go window for easy takeaway options.

Axelrad

Axelrad's famous outdoor patio near Lodgeur at Mid Main Lofts
With multiple bars offering a wide range of beers, specialty cocktails, and wines, Axelrad an ideal spot to enjoy drinks with friends or relax in one of their inviting patio hammocks.

Axelrad is a popular hangout located in Houston’s Midtown district. With its fun and vibrant atmosphere, Axelrad offers something for everyone. From live bands to DJs, there’s always something going on at this hip spot. The bars (yes, plural) have an extensive selection of beers as well as specialty cocktails and wines, making it the perfect place to enjoy drinks with friends or take solace in one of their cozy hammocks out on the patio. Enjoy al fresco dining from local food trucks that change weekly and soak up some sun in between sets!

Daley Sports Club

Sports bar below Lodgeur at Mid Main Lofts
Daley Sports Club’s dog-friendly and spacious patio creates a perfect setting to enjoy a cold one with friends.

Daley Sports Club is new on the scene and is located right out front of Lodgeur’s furnished apartments in Midtown! With its impressive selection of craft beers on tap, it’s the perfect place to sample some unique brews and also enjoy some classic favorites. On weekends, you can order from a selection of brunch board specials! The spacious patio is dog friendly and is also ideal for enjoying a cold one with friends on the ground floor of Lodgeur at Mid Main Lofts. Whether you’re looking to find new local craft beers or just relax after work, Daley Sports Club offers something for everyone!

Winnie’s

beer, Tequila Sunrise and nachos at Winnie's
Winnie’s offers a refreshing escape from the Houston heat, featuring a variety of frozen cocktails and sandwiches, including a wide range of drink options, from traditional margaritas to distinctive choices like the piña colada.

Winnie’s is the perfect spot to cool off from the Houston heat with their selection of frozen cocktails and sandwiches. The bar has an extensive list of frozen drinks, from classic margaritas to unique specialties like the piña colada. They also offer delicious scratch-made sandwiches made with locally sourced ingredients, such as the house-smoked brisket sandwich or a veggie burger on a pretzel bun. Enjoy your meal out on Winnie’s cozy patio just below the Lodgeur furnished apartments in Midtown.

d’Alba

D'Alba's Midtown restaurant and patio 2 blocks from Lodgeur's Midtown furnished apartments
d’Alba serves classic yet innovative dishes made from local, seasonal ingredients, that are complemented by fine Italian wines and craft cocktails with house-infused spirits and creative flavors.

d’Alba is a modern American restaurant with a beautifully-designed open-air dining room, $5 happy hour drinks, and a great charcuterie board. The menu features classic yet innovative dishes crafted from local, seasonal ingredients and paired with fine Italian wines for the ultimate dining experience. The restaurant also offers craft cocktails made with house-infused spirits and creative flavor combinations. d’Alba has a family-friendly open-air dining room in Montrose and another more formal patio in Midtown.

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