50 Best Bars in Houston

“Love it here! Vibes are great and the owners are so sweet!“

“The BEST ceviche I’ve ever had!“

“Great service from Mercedes :)“

“HOLY SMOKES! The dinner menu here is AMAZING. We came with friends and tried so many dishes and truly they were all so good, I was blown away. The mashed potatoes are the best I’ve ever had!!! Short rib French fries Short rib grilled cheese Salmon Chicken Caesar family Mac and Cheese Steak with Chimichurri Literally everything was so so good!!! Also the team here is so fun and nice. We have loved coming here for drinks — but I hadn’t come for full dinner until tonight and I think this is going to be a new staple in our date nights!!!! — BUT ALSO THEY HAVE MOVIE NIGHTS FOR KIDS ON WEDNESDAYS!!!“

“staff were very helpful and informative. And just saying this is the new pre game spot!!“

“TEN out of 10!!! Definitely recommend!“

“Cobble & Spoke is a cozy and inviting cafe offering a selection of freshly brewed coffee, teas, and light bites. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, making it perfect for casual meetups or quiet work sessions. Friendly and attentive staff ensure a pleasant experience, creating a reliable spot for daily coffee or a relaxing break.“

“Azeb was amazing !! As soon as I walked in the door, I was greeted & offered some coffee on the house not to mention she freshly makes This Ethiopian coffee. She helped me pick out my drink and served me and my friend from out of town a great hookah I love the H town hookah flavor.“

“I was here for a corporate team building and loved it so much that I organized three friends outings with teens (weekday before 6pm). I specially like the clean air, camera & screen play, and general upscale atmosphere provided here for playing darts that I haven’t found anywhere else in town.

Everyone loves this place. 90 minutes of fun for a group of 6-8 fly by very quickly, so consider 90 mins to be your minimum rental time.

The beef sliders are delish as well as the spinach dip and pizza. Every food item is small, though. So consider dining somewhere else before or after.

Cocktails have been good. I like the Snapdragon.

If you make reservations, book for a few less people so you are not stuck paying for no-shows. You can always pay for more guests when they show up.

The place is not cheap, though. You will pay per person for playtime, plus food dishes that are small and pricey. Cocktail prices are similar to an upscale restaurant.

It has been worth the experience, but do consider what else you will do before or after because 90 min of playtime is short and if your group has teens, you will be out of there by 6pm which is too early for most kids’ outings.“

“Great Service Great Drinks Great Food“

“My sisters and I stopped by here while making a stop to Lotus across the street. The daiquiris and Jell-O shots were great. Michelle showed excellent customer service as well.“

“They ALWAYS have a good bourbon selection and the staff knows bourbon well.“

“My husband and I had our wedding at AvantGarden at the end of October 2025. After touring quite a few options in Houston, we knew that Mariana and her team were the ones we wanted to help us plan our big day.

Mariana was very communicative throughout the entire process and has weddings down to an art. She has an endless list of local connections and trust us when we say to listen to her on the food and cake because people have not stopped raving about both months later.

We had use of the entire venue from top to bottom and while we designed our own centerpieces, the team set everything up exactly as we had envisioned, incorporating the perfect floral shades and designs to give our wedding a classy gothic feel rather than turning it into a Halloween party that happens to have a wedding.

We opted for mock-tails and non-alcoholic drinks and they were a big hit with us and our guests. The food truck on site was amazing as was the cake Mariana helped us order.

The entire night went so smoothly and we didn’t have to worry about a single item and got to really enjoy our wedding and time with our guests. There aren’t enough words to express just how wonderful everything was and we cannot imagine how our day might have gone had we chosen any other venue. Truly a perfect experience.“

“First time guests, but will be back soon. Great place.“

“Amazing mezcal dinner. Had the best time with the best food and drinks.“

“We visiting Houston from NJ and we love it here“

“Awesome tasting, friendly staff.“

“I love a good beer garden! This place reminds me so much of the Bay Area. Beautiful layout. The hibiscus margarita…wowzers! Definitely will be back here!“

“My first time dining here was a success, the staff was very kind, patience and attentive, I do not regret coming here, it was everything I hoped for! A great place to come for any kind of occasion, the food was rich and flavorful, thank you“

“Houston history throughout the place“

“My wife and I were joined by our best friends for an evening out. We all really enjoyed our first time to visit Mirage38! Service was first rate! Food & drink was wonderful! Ambiance definitely upscale! Enjoyed chatting with Chayn outside the restaurant! Looks like they have a number of special events coming up to enjoy! We live in Brenham but we are looking forward to returning soon! Highly recommend this place for quality food, drink, and great conversation!“

“Nice place to hang. Great bartenders.“

“Looking forward to making my debut January 28, 2024! Word on the street it’s the coolest spot in HTown!“

“Niaa needs to be a waiter she very sweet and pretty and honest I love her to death“

“Amazing spot for daiquiris!

This place definitely exceeded my expectations. The drinks are perfectly mixed — not too sweet and not too strong — just right. The flavors are super refreshing, and they have a great variety to choose from. The atmosphere is chill, the music’s always good, and it’s a perfect spot to stop by and unwind after a long day.

And I have to mention — the lady who works there is super funny and kind! She really makes the whole experience even better with her great energy and personality.“

“Last night we had the most incredible experience. We spent our anniversary at the amazing @reserve101 for their @elijahcraig release. We had the full VIP experience and even left with an oh so special gift from the owners. It just so happened that our anniversary falls on Whiskey Week so this very may become our annual tradition. Thank you to the entire staff and owner Jace for making our night unforgettable.“

“This was our favorite place in Houston! Great atmosphere and drinks and pizza. We actually forgot our debit cards there and the owner was nice enough to mail them back to us since we are from out town! 10/10 would recommend!“

“Fun place to have a drink and start the night for some east austin fun!!“

“Unique venue in a chill atmosphere“

“Visited for dinner and drinks with my husband and we were IMPRESSED. The food was so unique and delicious! We got the avocado dip, cucumber labne salad, and jalapeño corn bread and everything was excellent. The inside is decorated beautifully and the service was great too. Absolutely recommend this spot to everyone!“

“Steak night at Gagootzbar was AMAZING!! I was blown away. The steak was incredible juicy,tender, and perfectly seasoned seared on the outside while moist and pink inside. Accompanying with perfect potatoes wedges and salad. Definitely will be back for more.“

“Highly recommend specifically on Latin Nights with Grupo Latitude! It has a big dancing area, drinks are good and they have Great Hookah 😉👌🏾“

“Great chill vibes, was able to have a conversation with my date and the craft cocktails were both reasonably priced and actually quite unique and intriguing. I tried the Trinidad James since I love black sesame despite not normally being someone who can stand Angostura Bitters but it was beautifully balanced and I'd order it again in a heartbeat. This bar is definitely now on my shortlist for when I'm downtown.“

“Awesome atmosphere. Family friendly. Food trucks, drinks, a MF Ferris wheel, plenty of space inside and out. Great place!“

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Eggnog and Dirty Santa are back on the seasonal menu. There’s no place in Houston with better seasonal drinks! The staff puts so much care and creativity into offering a fun and joyful drinking experience year-round.“

“𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗼 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵 #spiritualfatherbright 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗺𝘆 𝗲𝘅 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲 𝘂𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝟳 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝗴𝗼💔. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗮 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝘁 . 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹❤️, 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗵𝗶𝗺 𝗻𝗼𝘄“

“I really enjoyed a gathering of the houston symphony league wine society at the vine memorial. I was delighted to be introduced to this local spot and found it comfortable, warm and inviting. The staff was lovely and attentive.“

“CUTEST place with great atmosphere, deeeelicious food AND aaahmazing service! Our entire party enjoyed every thing we ordered - the queso (most important), the pork skins, the chicken & waffles were toooo die for, the bacon wrapped shrimp, rice & beans and the burgers! Thank you so much!!“

“I have this place twice and I love it 🥰 really good service“

“We love this bar so much! Before 7/8 pm, it's giving artsy dive bar vibes with friendly bartenders, and late night it's an incredible music venue with the best mix of bands and performances. We've been coming here for years, and there's always a familiar friendly face to welcome us in. Oje is really a loving community. Come check it out and become part of the family!“

“Did this place have a diff name? I think my dad visited in the 80's, maybe was a cantina back then.“

“such a great vibe, an excellent tap, great music, staff is friendly and on top of it.“

“Best bar in town. Perfect for solo drinking, date night, or hanging out with a group of friend’s in one of Houston’s oldest establishments!“

“Relaxed atmosphere - especially after the lunch rush!“

“Always a good time at The Kickback Bar! Great place, great staff, great food and drinks!“

“Vibes Daiquiris is the place to get your fix. There are literally unlimited combinations of Daiquiris they can whip up. Give them a try, you won't be disappointed!“

“My wife and I ended up here after dinner and we loved the vibe of this place!

It's always nice when a bar has a menu of specialty drinks, and Roswell didn't disappoint! Their drinks also seemed to include an ingredient that would glow well under black light, and the whole bar is lit with them.

The bar was clean, the staff was friendly, the drinks were good! I liked the decor and they have really leaned into the black lights, and pulled it off well!

Definitely a place I'd visit again!“

“We attended Reggae Night on a Thursday and had a great time! When we arrived around 9:30pm, the DJ (Caucasian male) was jamming, even though the crowd was small. We grabbed seats at the bar and ordered rum punch and wings, both of which were really good. Between playing Connect 4, dancing, and soaking in the music, we enjoyed ourselves for a little over an hour. Definitely a fun, laid back vibe!“

“Love the Atmosphere, Bartenders were fantastic“