Where to Eat, Drink, and Play During the NCAA Men’s Final Four in Houston


The exterior of George R. Brown with a banner reading Men’s Final Four Fan Fest, presented by Capital One.
Houstonians can kick off Final Four festivities in a big way at the Men’s Final Four Fan Fest, presented by Capital One. | Visit Houston/Facebook

Find festive game day provisions as March Madness takes over the city this weekend

Celebrating epic weekends in sports is nothing new for Houstonians, but this particular weekend packs a double dose of fun with the Astros home opener falling on Thursday, March 30, followed by the city hosting this year’s NCAA Men’s Final Four from April 1-3.

While loyal Astros fans may have their game day rituals down pat, with a ready list of favorite bars and hangouts to frequent, where to celebrate Final Four festivities is a different story. After all, it’s not every year that March Madness takes over the city. Whether you’re hosting a watch party at home with a spread of classic game day snacks, or venturing out into downtown to get a taste of the action, consider this list of where to eat, drink, and play as the countdown to the Final Four in Houston begins.