Houston, We Have a Beer (Hopefully): A Guide to Buying Brews in Space City
Howdy, partner! Craving a frosty beverage to quench that Texas thirst? You've landed in the right place, but hold your horses (or should we say, longhorns?) because navigating Houston's beer scene can be a tad trickier than two-stepping in boots a size too small. Fear not, for this here guide will be your compass on the path to hops (and maybe some barley) happiness.
Can I just waltz into any store and grab a six-pack?
Almost, partner, almost. Unlike the tumbleweeds on a dusty highway, beer sales in Houston aren't quite a free-for-all. Texas has some specific laws you gotta keep in mind.
- Weekday Warriors: Monday through Friday, you're good to go from 7 am to midnight. That means you can grab a beer before work (not recommended!), during lunch (probably not recommended either!), or after a long day of wrangling whatever it is you wrangle in Houston.
- Saturday Shenanigans: Things get a little looser on Saturdays. Beer flows freely from 7 am all the way to 1 am on Sunday morning. Just don't get too rowdy, or you might end up with a yodeling headache the next day.
- Sunday Sipping: Here's where things get interesting. As of 2021, you can finally snag a brewskie on Sundays! But there's a catch (because of course there is). You can only buy beer and wine at grocery and convenience stores from 10 am to midnight. Those fancy liquor stores with all the top-shelf stuff? Closed tighter than a vault full of secrets on Sundays.
But hey, there's an app for that (probably)!
If these times seem more confusing than a bowl full of alphabet soup, don't fret. There are plenty of handy apps that can tell you exactly which stores near you are selling beer at any given hour. Just type in "beer Houston" and let your phone do the hard work.
So, what are you waiting for? Giddy up and get yourself a beer!
Now that you're armed with this knowledge, there's nothing stopping you from enjoying a Houston brew. Remember, responsible drinking is always the best policy, so pace yourself and enjoy the vast selection of beers that Houston has to offer. Cheers (or should we say "Y'all come back now!")
