Thursday 23rd of June 2011 08:30:54 PM

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The Beer: Huge selection of beers - over 50 on draught, and about 150 bottled beers.
The Bar: The Ginger Man is in a small building (probably an old house) in a trendy part of town near Rice University. It has a small bar (maybe 12 or so seats) plus tables (guessing there are about 15 tables), plus outdoor seating (mostly picnic tables in the front and in the 'backyard' - some covered in case of a downpour, some open air).
Parking: Street parking, difficult and somewhat limited at times; pay parking garage up the driveway directly across the street.
Pricing: Seems most pints are about $5.50 or so, some as cheap as $3.50; happy hour about 4-7pm $1 off.
Smoking: Outdoors - plenty of seating outside.
Misc: Lots of good restaurants across & down the street.
Not too family friendly, but you could take your rugrat there with you I suppose.
Great place to meet friends for a pint or two.

Thursday 28th of October 2010 01:34:17 PM

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This bar is in a tiny old house in the Rice Village. Parking is challenging on the weekends, but well worth it. The beer selection is usually very good, and I have very seldom seen taps empty. They have ~65 taps on the walls, and one beer engine for cask beer (Usually a St. Arnold cask). The atmosphere of this bar is great. I'd recommend going during the afternoon on a Saturday, or during the week for a quick splash during happy hour. Did I mention they have a HUGE patio, front and back. Dogs are allowed until 8pm.