Former Astro Craig Biggio to open Houston sports bar

Craig Biggio's new sports bar will be near Minute Maid Park. Craig Biggio's new sports bar will be near Minute Maid Park. Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle Image 1 of / 38 Caption Close Former Astro Craig Biggio to open Houston sports bar 1 / 38 Back to Gallery

Houston Astros All-Star Craig Biggio is partnering with the Marriott Marquis Houston to open a sports bar in the hotel, slated to open November 2016.

Biggio's will be a two-level restaurant/bar that will include some of the Hall of Famer's sports memorabilia. The 1,000-room hotel, at 1777 Walker, is currently being finished near Discovery Green.

On Thursday the Marriott will announce a partnership with former Astros second baseman and catcher (who played his entire career from 1988 to 2007 for the Houston club) to open Biggio's just a baseball throw from Minute Maid Park.

On HoustonChronicle.com: Hall of Famer himself will likely be the star at Biggio's

The menu hasn't been finalized but the concept is described as an upscale sports bar where diners can get a good steak as well as bar food like burgers and wings. Local craft beer, wines by the glass and craft cocktails will also have their place on the menu.

But the hottest item on the menu will be the Hall of Famer himself. Biggio talks about his plans for the restaurant and what he misses about baseball only at houstonchronicle.com.

Scroll through the gallery above for a look at other big-name celebs who have tried their hand at the restaurant business.