Located at 2101 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007, Betelgeuse Betelgeuse stands as a distinctive destination for those seeking a relaxed yet vibrant atmosphere in the heart of the city. The establishment has carved out a unique space for itself within the local culinary and social landscape, offering a setting that feels both welcoming and unconventional. Whether you are a long-time resident of Houston or a visitor exploring the diverse neighborhoods of the city, this spot provides a refreshing backdrop for gathering with friends or enjoying a quiet moment away from the bustle of urban life.
The philosophy behind the space centers on creating an environment where the focus remains on genuine connection and comfort. By prioritizing an approachable aesthetic and a thoughtful layout, the venue manages to balance a sense of modern style with a laid-back, neighborhood-bar sensibility. It is the kind of place that invites you to linger, encouraging patrons to settle in and appreciate the surroundings as much as the company they keep. The location on Washington Avenue places it conveniently within reach of many other local attractions, making it a natural stop during an evening out or a weekend excursion.
What Makes the Experience Unique
Distinctive Atmosphere: The interior design strikes a balance between contemporary flair and comfortable familiarity, creating a space that feels curated yet entirely unpretentious. It serves as an ideal setting for those who appreciate environments that prioritize character and authenticity.
Prime Location: Situated in the vibrant corridor of Washington Avenue, the venue is perfectly positioned to serve as a hub for locals and visitors alike. Its accessibility makes it a convenient choice for anyone navigating the dynamic neighborhoods of Houston.
Community-Focused Vibe: The establishment places a high value on fostering a welcoming environment. By maintaining a consistent and friendly service approach, it has become a reliable spot for people to connect, unwind, and enjoy the social fabric of the city.
Versatile Social Space: Whether you are looking for a casual afternoon retreat or a lively evening destination, the layout and energy of the space adapt to suit a variety of social needs, ensuring a comfortable experience regardless of the occasion.
A Destination for Connection
At its core, Betelgeuse Betelgeuse is more than just a physical location; it is a reflection of the creative and social spirit that defines this part of Houston. The commitment to providing a space that feels both grounded and engaging is evident in every detail of the guest experience. By focusing on the fundamentals of hospitality—a comfortable environment, a welcoming staff, and a sense of place—the team behind the venue ensures that every visit feels meaningful. As you navigate the diverse offerings of Houston, finding a spot that balances style with substance is a rare find, and this establishment continues to be a notable contributor to the local scene. We invite you to experience the unique charm of this Washington Avenue staple for yourself and discover why it has become a point of interest for so many in the community.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Wheelchair accessible seating
Service options
Delivery
Takeout
Dine-in
Highlights
Bar games
Fast service
Great beer selection
Great cocktails
Karaoke
Live music
Live performances
Serves local specialty
Sports
Trivia night
Popular for
Dinner
Solo dining
Offerings
Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Comfort food
Dancing
Food
Food at bar
Happy hour drinks
Happy hour food
Hard liquor
Late-night food
Quick bite
Small plates
Wine
Dining options
Dinner
Seating
Table service
Amenities
Bar onsite
Gender-neutral restroom
Restroom
Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Cozy
Crowd
Family-friendly
Groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Transgender safespace
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Free parking lot
Free street parking
Usually plenty of parking
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Outdoor seating
No-contact delivery
Delivery
On-site services
Takeaway
Dine-in
Highlights
Fast service
Great beer selection
Great cocktails
Serves local specialty
Sport
Popular for
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining
Offerings
Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Comfort food
Happy-hour drinks
Late-night food
Quick bite
Small plates
Spirits
Vegetarian options
Wine
Dining options
Lunch
Dinner
Counter service
Seating
Table service
Amenities
Bar on site
Toilet
Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Cozy
Trendy
Crowd
Groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Tourists
University students
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
On-site parking
Plenty of parking
Pets
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed inside
Dogs allowed outside
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Reviews Betelgeuse Betelgeuse
Gypsy Denisse
21-06-2026
This place is great. Chill, dogs allowed, photobooth avail. The food hit it out of the ball park for me. I love greasy choices . Burger , wings and pizza I’m in heaven. The fries are subpar but I’ll dismiss it. Fun place to chill. More
Randi Day
21-06-2026
Such a chill vibe. I’ve never had a pizza come out in a fun bag before. That was a fun little spin. Grateful for the mocktail list… and they are AMAZING!
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
USD 20–30
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Noise level
Moderate noise
Group size
2 people
Recommendation for vegetarians
Highly recommend
Parking space
Somewhat difficult to find parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
preston rhone
02-06-2026
I don’t know what has been going on, but we’ve been ordering from here a long time and love the pizza, but the last couple times they have missed the mark. I’ve always loved the Pepp, but the crust has been way off, basically like a Dominos pizza lately. It’s on probation for our pizza rotation, too many around to start falling off. I hope they get it together.
Food: 2
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
R. Curry
24-05-2026
You have to order inside but the food came out pretty quick. The pizza was hot and delicious. The frozen French 75 is now my new drink. A little quaint spot with patio seating.
Price per person
USD 10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Super Nova Pizza with Jalapeňos
Group size
2 people
Special events
No special event
Recommendation for vegetarians
Somewhat recommend
Vegetarian offerings
Clearly labelled vegetarian dishes
Parking options
Free parking lot
Miguel Contreras
05-05-2026
Solid mix of drinks, food, and atmosphere, this place is amazing! We come down from up Northeast Houston all the time!
The frozen cocktails a standout! we’ve had both the French 75 and the Paloma, and they’re consistently refreshing and well-balanced without being overly sweet.
Food, the wings are massive and come out super crispy.
Pro tip: get the sauce on the side so they stay that way. The spicy BBQ is easily the best option.
Pizza is another win. We usually go with the Hawaiian. It has great flavor, crispy crust, and right in that sweet spot where it’s not too thick or too thin.
Our kids go for the cheeseburger every time, theycompletely demolish then within minutes.
Service has always been friendly and on point.
They sell a garlic habanero hot sauce in-house, and it’s legitimately excellent. Definitely worth grabbing a bottle on the way out.
Price per person
USD 20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Noise level
Moderate noise
jose espinosa
18-04-2026
Ordered a 14-inch pizza, but received something completely different! To make matters worse, I paid $27.88 for it, and my friend found a long hair in the cheese after taking a bite. Absolutely disgusting and unsanitary! That place needs to get checked out 🤢 #PIZZA #HAIR #Unsanitary #Food #Disappointment!!!
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 2
Ruby Pollock
14-04-2026
The drinks are strong and the vibes are nice but the pizza was offensively bad 😟. The pizza tasted more like Red Barons frozen pizza or Digorno…. Wouldn’t recommend it. Just get the drinks lol … More
Justin Bernard
09-03-2026
This place is one of my favorite spots for a cool beer and unique pizza! Their rotating taps, pizzas of the month, and cool bartenders make coming back always exciting. Couldn't recommend highly enough for any occasion. More
Alexandra Contreras
09-02-2026
Awrsome casual eatery with solid patio space. The wings are amazing- super crispy, not a lot of breading, and spicy BBQ has some heat! The frozen cocktails are some of the best and most potent around. I love the frozen French 75, which is frozen gin mix topped off with cava. And of course can't miss the pizza. It is pan cooked with crispy delicious crust and high quality ingredients.
Price per person
USD 10–20
Lisi L
29-01-2026
Atmosphere is really laid back. Plenty of outdoor and indoor seating. The photo booth was a hit! We come for the pizza! Favorite is the spicy BBQ chicken, and this might be my all time favorite. You won’t be disappointed!
Price per person
USD 10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Noise level
Quiet, easy to talk
Bailey Belcoff
20-01-2026
Betelgeuse is awesome! I love both locations. The pizza is always on point and the Space Balls are soo good! The atmosphere is sick, the service is always great, and the drinks are always ice cold. This is a great place to hang! More
Nick Dettinger
17-11-2025
Food: 5/5 everything was delicious, drinks were STIFF, greatest cheese sticks we have ever had. Pizza was amazing (pickle pizza was my favorite). Even the dough balls were great, almost like funnel cake baked in butter and Parmesan instead of sweet.
Value: 5/5 food was priced fairly, drinks were standard for that type of place, parking was free.
Service: 4/5 bartender seemed like he wasn’t in the best mood but not enough to make it a problem.
This got added to my favorite list and we will definitely be back.
Price per person
USD 10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Koko
11-11-2025
Listen…this place is a whole vibe.
We had our first Houston Gayborhood meetup here and it could not have been a better choice. We sat outside, the weather was right, and the energy was just good all around. One of those nights where the conversation is flowing and nobody is in a rush to leave.
You do have to go up to the bar to order your food and drinks, then they bring it out to you. Not a big deal, just something to know. I ordered the black lemon drop and baby…that drink was GOOD. It had activated charcoal, black sugar on the rim, and whatever else they put in there needs to stay exactly the same.
We ordered a few appetizers for the table like the space balls, lemon pepper wings, and Parmesan fries, and everything hit.
And randomly…there was a guy walking around with a monkey. I don’t have questions. I’m just gonna say it added to the experience.
Good food, strong drinks, and a fun crowd. I’ll definitely be back.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Anne-Marie Nguyen
30-10-2025
Betelgeuse is my favorite place to hangout with friends. Amazing food and drinks. Can’t recommend the frozen French 75 enough. Ben the bartender always takes good care of you, so come on down to the best pizza place in Houston! More
Karen Amaya
21-10-2025
Such a fun spot with tons of seating! The staff was super friendly and attentive & the drinks were amazing we tried their Xmas cocktails, Santa on Acid and Krampus on Ketamine, and they were delicious and strong. We also ordered pizza and … More
Jessica Austin
06-10-2025
The atmosphere was fun. The food is amazing. We got the Hercules Hercules pizza and space balls so tasty. The outdoor seating is nice as well as indoor patio seating. You can also just sit inside. More
Karyna L
25-09-2025
Great food & atmosphere!!!! Can’t miss with this place. Karaoke on Fridays!!!! No kids after 9pm.
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Rob Liles
17-08-2025
Really great spot. Pizza is awesome! Definitely has an Austin vibe!! Bartender was fantastic! Great atmosphere. Will for sure add it to the list of regular meal rotation. Love it! So glad I found this place!
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
USD 10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Noise level
Moderate noise
Seating type
Indoor dining area, Bar area, Outdoor patio / terrace
Recommendation for vegetarians
Highly recommend
Vegetarian offerings
Clearly labelled vegetarian dishes
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Kid-friendliness
Very kid friendly
taylor knowles
01-08-2025
one of my favorite pizza places in Houston!!
They are OPEN!!!! Such a vibe. Good drinks, AMAZING FOOD ! And they have stuffed crust pizza ;) its so delicious 10/10 would eat again
Price per person
USD 10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Rich Munoz
10-07-2025
Houston people — as of May 16, Betelgeuse Betelgeuse is officially back open! and it deserves the support.
The shutdown never should’ve happened, and I’m glad to see them reopened and … More
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