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Whether you’re between flights, arrived too early or just need a break before the long drive home, knowing which airport bars serve up the best libations is key. Along with the duty-free shops and chain restaurants, there are a few friendly bars to drop into. Some of these spots even allow travelers to catch their favorite sports teams on the big screen televisions. These are the top five airport bars to unwind at in Houston.

Walk up to this sidewalk bar for a variety of wine, beer and liquor. Gather with fellow travelers near gates 43 to 45 in Terminal C at Houston’s Intercontinental Airport Houston. While the seating is sparse, the service is quick and friendly. This bar offers just enough of what it needs to in this setting and none of what it doesn’t. The food court is nearby if one is looking for more than just a barstool to rest on between flights.

Step into Flite 281 Spirits and Bistro for a light bite to eat and a glass of beer or wine. As one of the newest additions to Terminal A in IAH, the décor and offerings were just what the traveler ordered. This spot is pretty new to Intercontinental Airport Houston. Flite 281 offers sandwiches, salads, pastries and mixed drinks. Find this little treasure between gates 11 and 15.

For a different atmosphere in the middle of Intercontinental Airport Houston’s Terminal C, pop into Le Grand Comptoir. This upscale full-service restaurant and bar offers 100 wines from 50 vintages, top-shelf cocktails, handcrafted beers and bistro specialties. For the décor, ARN Magazine has given it the Best Airport Design Award 2012. Try a glass of malbec and the eggs Benedict. It’s located near gates 29 through 33.

This bar is one of the few favorites in Intercontinental Airport Houston’s Terminal D near gates 1 through 6. Lefty’s Lonestar Grill gives you the traditional sports bar and pub feel with a variety of local and imported beers, cocktails and American fare on the menu. Lefty’s also offers the to-go grill nearby if you’re just running through quickly between flights.

For those looking for their favorite wing spot while visiting Houston’s Hobby Airport, Buffalo Wild Wings offers a scaled-down version of its famous sports bar. This wing spot, located around the country, is also known by faithful customers as B-Dubs. While it is not the full-service restaurant, this place still offers a variety of wings and a full bar. Find Buffalo Wild Wings on the Central Concourse.