Houston’s getting ready to light up the sky and the grill for Independence Day. From fireworks-worthy parties and festive cocktails to comfort food classics and sweet summer treats, here’s where to soak up the holiday weekend around town.
Atlas Ultra Lounge
If you’re in the Galleria area, Atlas is throwing a proper Fourth of July party on Friday, July 4. Doors open at 5 p.m. with $5 frozens, $6 lemon drops, and $9 French 75s. Add $0.99 wings, $3 tacos, and $10 pizzas to the mix, and you’ve got yourself a holiday happy hour worth celebrating.
Baskin-Robbins is offering $2 off large frozen beverages and $5 off Polar Pizzas through July.
Marco’s Pizza is offering their Summer Mega Meal Deal — a large 1-topping pizza, CheezyBread, and CinnaSquares for $19.99 with code MEGAMEAL.
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TAGO
Fresh off its grand opening, Midtown’s TAGO is hosting a late-night bash starting at 10 p.m. Rising DJ MUSUBI is flying in from L.A. for a high-energy set, paired with Tulum-inspired cocktails and modern Latin plates. It’s the perfect stop after the fireworks show.
The Sunrise House
All week long, The Sunrise House in Midtown is serving up USA-shaped waffles and festive cocktails like the Berry Independence and Red, White & Boozy. It’s fun, casual, and perfect for that Instagram-worthy holiday brunch or evening toast.
Solarium
Midtown’s new racquet sports-inspired lounge is celebrating all day on July 4 from 10 a.m. to midnight. Expect a patio packed with ribs, half chickens, mac and cheese, and potato salad. Come for lunch, stick around for drinks, and watch the fireworks from the courtside patio.
Good God Nadine’s
The Heights favorite is leaning into comfort food all weekend with house-made sausages in Bread Man Baking Co buns for just $7, plus happy hour pricing all day on drinks and their smashburger. Doors open at 4 p.m., and the kitchen’s cranking till 11 p.m.
McAlister’s Deli has $5 off online orders of $25 or more from July 4–6.
Burger King Royal Perks members get a free Whopper with any $1 purchase on July 4.
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Buttermilk Baby
From July 1–7, Buttermilk Baby’s bringing the sweet heat with an American Dream Shake — think apple pie flavor, whipped cream, and red, white, and blue chocolate drizzle. Hungry? The Uncle Samwich is a crispy, spicy chicken sandwich with pepper jack and house buffalo sauce. Don’t skip the Summer Berry Smash Sundae, loaded with strawberry puree and vanilla wafer crumbles.
The Original Ninfa’s
When it comes to party packs, Ninfa’s never disappoints. From fajita feasts to taco kits and hot tamale boxes, their to-go offerings make it easy to feed a crew. Don’t forget to add a gallon of frozen Ninfaritas in flavors like mango and guava. Orders are ready with as little as two hours’ notice.
Krispy Kreme gives a free glazed doughnut on July 4 to anyone wearing red, white, and blue.
California Pizza Kitchen is running a pizza pack deal now through July 6 — two pizzas for $25 or four for $40 when you order online.
Willie’s Grill & Icehouse
Cool off with a $3 Bomb Pop Rita — a swirl of lime and strawberry margaritas with a blue curaçao floater and a red, white, and blue popsicle on top. Available all weekend long from July 4–6.
La Calle Tacos
Celebrate with $4.99 domestic beers, $5.99 tequila shots and frozen margaritas, and buckets of five beers for $15.99. Great spot for laid-back, late-night drinks with friends.
National & Chain Specials Worth Grabbing
Jimmy John’s is offering a free toasted sandwich when you buy a wrap between July 3–6 with your Freaky Fast Rewards account.
Jack in the Box rewards members can grab free fries on July 4.
Salad and Go is marking National Caesar Salad Day (July 4) with $4 Caesar salads on July 4–5.
Smoothie King is offering a free size upgrade on July 4 when you order online, in-app, or in-store.
SONIC is serving a free small shake with any purchase on July 4.
Starbucks is mixing up its limited-time Firework Frappuccino from July 1–7.
