Betelgeuse
5 people recommendvia r/HoustonFood, r/houston5 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Several commenters recommend Betelgeuse, a bar with more than one Houston outlet; the one listed here is the Washington Avenue outlet, which one commenter names. A few mention its pizza. The comments about walking from Grand Prize or the area north of the Medical Center appear to mean another outlet, so check which one you are heading to.
Address
Betelgeuse Betelgeuse - Washington, 2101 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/generic2022 in r/HoustonFood · Feb 2026taste
Praises its burger and pizza.
- Recommendsu/GoodResort4817 in r/houston · Feb 2025
Says it is probably one of the best options north of the Medical Center, alongside other nearby bars.
- Recommendsu/brandius in r/HoustonFood · Apr 2024variety
Calls the Washington branch great, with rotating cocktails in a dive-style pizza place.
- Recommendsu/DruncanIdaho in r/houston · Sep 2026taste
Calls it a bar with good pizza and recommends it on Washington Avenue.
- Recommendsu/FreeCartographer8 in r/houston · Feb 2025
Says they often visit it after Grand Prize; the two are close.
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Details last checked 13 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.