Hours: 4:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m, seven days a week
Website: www.slainteirishpub.com
Getting there: Slainte is located on Main St., just south of the METRORail Preston station
Located in one of the many restored historic buildings in the downtown entertainment district, Slainte Irish Pub is a great bar and restaurant featuring a menu of Irish favorites, extensive drink menu, and a fun second-floor balcony overlooking Main St. The bar list is very complete, featuring 16 scotches, 8 Irish whiskeys, and 33 beers. Happy Hour is every day from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. And, if you are going to or coming from any sporting event at Minute Maid Park, The Toyota Center, or Reliant Stadium, show your ticket stub on the same day as the event for 75¢ domestic draft beers. The pub also offers pool and darts and a schedule of live music events.