Washington Avenue is getting a shot of Chicago flavor this weekend as Harold's Chicken & Sports Bar opens its doors in the former Clutch Bar space at 5334 Washington Ave. The Chicago-born wing concept is rolling in with a games-heavy sports-bar setup, plenty of TVs, cocktails and, of course, lots of fried chicken. Organizers say the first 50 guests at Friday's grand opening will score a free three-piece wing order, according to the Houston Chronicle.
As reported by the Houston Chronicle, Harold's Chicken & Sports Bar on Washington is owned and operated by Houston-based Provaré Restaurant Group Hospitality. The outlet notes that the menu will spotlight Chicago-style chicken wings and that the grand opening is set for Friday at 3 p.m. The Chronicle also points out that the sports bar did not respond to a request for comment.
A Chicago original
Harold's Chicken Shack goes back to 1950, when Harold Pierce opened H&H on Chicago's South Side, according to Wikipedia. Over time the brand built a reputation on fried chicken, wings and a signature mild sauce, a history the chain highlights on its official site Harold's Chicken & Sports Bar.
Washington Avenue's shifting lineup
The Washington Avenue strip has seen a steady churn of bars and restaurants in recent years, with local roundups tracking a string of closures and openings along the corridor, per Houstonia. The address at 5334 Washington Ave previously housed Clutch Bar, which still lists that location on its site Clutch Bar. Harold's move into the space adds another new concept to the evolving stretch.
What to expect
The Washington Avenue Harold's is positioning itself as a wings-and-games sports bar, with TVs tuned to the big matchups, cocktails and shareable bar bites. The Houston Chronicle reports that the first 50 guests at Friday's grand opening will receive a free three-piece wing order.
