Lola's Depot
About This Spot
Step through the doors of Lola’s Depot and you’re immediately immersed in a world that feels unapologetically authentic. This lively dive bar, perched on the corner of Grant and Fairview, pulses with a no-frills energy that invites you to slow down, loosen up, and lose track of time. The pace here is casual yet electric, where conversations flow freely under the glow of well-worn neon lights and walls adorned with local art and the colorful remnants of countless gatherings.
The air hums with the buzz of old-school jukebox tunes, blending effortlessly with the laughter and clinks of glasses. Inside, the bar is a hive of steady motion — pool tables host friendly rivalries while the corner seats cradle regulars who know the rhythm of this place. Outside, the patio spills onto the sidewalk, inviting a mix of neighborhood faces to connect over drinks and stories on warm Houston evenings.
Drinks here are simple but served with a knowing flair — whether it’s a tall, cold PBR to ease into the night, a frozen margarita that refreshes the soul, or a strong Makers Mark poured just right. There’s also a sense of generosity that runs deeper than the happy hour specials; special occasions like Sunday appreciation events offer more than just food, they extend the feeling of community and belonging.
More than just a watering hole, Lola’s Depot holds space for the kinds of human moments that stitch a neighborhood together: spontaneous laughter, the hum of shared memories, and the subtle comfort of a place that has welcomed generations. It’s not polished or pretentious — it’s real, rough around the edges, and distinctly Houston.
What’s Available Here
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Outdoor seating
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Delivery
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Takeaway
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Bar games
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Fast service
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Great beer selection
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Great cocktails
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Wheelchair-accessible car park
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Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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Alcohol
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Beer
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Cocktails
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Happy-hour drinks
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Spirits
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Wine
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Outside food allowed
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Seating
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Table service
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Toilet
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Casual
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Cosy
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Lively
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Trendy
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Groups
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Accepts reservations
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Credit cards
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Debit cards
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NFC mobile payments
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Credit cards
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Free of charge street parking
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Free parking lot
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Dogs allowed
Location & Hours
| Monday | 04:00 PM - 02:00 AM | |
| Tuesday | 04:00 PM - 02:00 AM | |
| Wednesday | 04:00 PM - 02:00 AM | |
| Thursday | 04:00 PM - 02:00 AM | |
| Friday | 04:00 PM - 02:00 AM | |
| Saturday | 04:00 PM - 02:00 AM | |
| Sunday | 04:00 PM - 02:00 AM |
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Bryant Juarez 07 Dec 2025
Lola’s Depot is a Houston staple, if you know anyone over the age of 21, they’ve been here. This is Houston’s diviest dive and grimiest corner, it is one of a kind and the cheapest drinks this side of the century. This isn’t the type of place for everyone, this isn’t the type of place for most people even but it’s an institution that’s been here for decades. Check Lola’s out for a good time, or a bad time, or maybe just when you have a inch for something, anything really.
Melissa Padilla 04 Nov 2025
I have lived here for how long and just now went to Lola's. Ultimate dive bar. It was interesting. Hard drinks. Good music. Lots of people enjoying themselves. Inside and outside seating.
Antonio Helm 01 Nov 2025
The best dive bar in the city. This has been a favoured haunt for years. It hasn’t changed. Purple building in corner of Grant and Fairview. Music by the eclectic jukebox. This is many things but boring if not one of them. The patio is always full of conversations and the junk.of past parties, ceilings adorned with bras. Walls painted by local artists there are 2 pool tables and a bar inside, the patrons are a mixed lot. Different ages different backgrounds. Patrons dressed like Ramones, suits, cocktail dresses. The drinks are cheap and strong. A great place to start the evening or just hang out