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1100 Westheimer Rd

Houston, TX 77006

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The Hay Merchant

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American / Bar Food  in  Hyde Park / Montrose
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Kathryn Worsham
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1100 Westheimer Rd

Houston, TX 77006

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Perfect For: Brunch Casual Weeknight Dinner Eating At The Bar

If you’re craving beer and bar “snacks” that include half a pig’s head, check out The Hay Merchant in Montrose. This spot has 80 beers on tap, alongside a very good burger, chicken fried steak, and that roasted pig’s head.

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