South Main

The Ginger Man
5607 Morningside
2pm-2am

Fun, casual pub atmosphere with an outstanding selection of microbrewed, regional, and import beers. Where else are you likely to find Youngs ales on tap alongside a Belgian kriek? Nothing beats relaxing out in the Ginger Man's courtyard with a chilly beverage on a warm Houston evening.

Kelvin Arms
2424 Dunstan
713-528-5002

Traditional Scottish pub atmosphere. Good variety of draft beers including Belhaven, though their strong point is their outstanding selection of fine single-malt Scotch whisky.

Two Rows Restaurant and Brewery
2400 University Blvd.
713-529-2739

Casual sports-bar type atmosphere but with decent sandwiches and pizza and a variety of fresh beers brewed on premise. Many of the beers are innocuously light, but their Route 66 Amber is often quite good, they do seasonal beers, plus they have homemade root beer, which is a winner for the non-drinkers.