D&W Lounge

"Nestled in a historic 1940s-era ice house space, this East End favorite is a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. With an interior lined with eccentric decor (think 70’s San Francisco meets Western), few spots on this list truly embody what it means to be a dive bar better than this one. The drinks are cheap and the atmosphere is friendly, which is why people have kept flocking back for decades." - Sean Hekmat

"Tucked away from the hustle of the city, D&W Lounge is a dive bar's dive bar. Set up in a building from the 40s that was once a hardware store and a bar (at the same time), weird and quirky come together to deliver a collection of curio a la lava lamps and the heads of dead animals. Try to resist the urge to steal all the cool stuff. Come on the weekend and sing karaoke or pop songs translated to Spanish with the neighborhood's working and recently retired." - Primer Grey

"D & W Lounge, East End. Tucked away from the hustle of the city, D&W Lounge is a dive bar's dive bar. Set up in a building from the 40s that was once a hardware store and a bar (at the same time), weird and quirky come together to deliver a collection of curio a la lava lamps and the heads of dead animals. Try to resist the urge to steal all the cool stuff. Come on the weekend and sing karaoke or pop songs translated to Spanish with the neighborhood's working and recently retired."

"Before the plant closed in the summer of 2018, nearby dive D&W Lounge was known for opening at 7 a.m., specifically to serve third-shifters seeking a post-work beer." - Brittanie Shey

"For those who need need a cocktail seriously early, this no-frills bar popular with Houston’s shift workers opens at 7 a.m seven days a week. Order a beer and a shot, and start the day off in the best way possible." - Megha McSwain