50 Best Bars in Houston

“Great service & drinks!!“

“Great service from Mercedes :)“

“The BEST ceviche I’ve ever had!“

“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.“

“This place is phenomenal! This is my second visit and just like the first one it did not disappoint. Tried the brussels sprouts (Omg!) the wings, burguer, shrimp poboy and corn bread and everything…EVERYTHING was so fresh, delicious, delicate and madr with care. Cocktails are amazing. They make their own syrups and recipes! Tried the Madame Nadine and the Pomegranate Hibiscus and both were perfect. Service is top notch, everyone is so friendly. They have happy hour 4-7 and tango music/dance on sundays. I will definitely come back. Love this place!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Great Service Great Drinks Great Food“

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

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

“We had a beautiful wedding at AvantGarden. My partner and I were looking for aesthetically pleasing and queer friendly wedding venues. When we emailed AvantGarden to see if they are comfortable with LGBT weddings, Mariana swiftly replied, “At AvantGarden, love is love.” We went to tour the venue because it was beautiful online and we could not have been more pleasantly surprised by the fact that they do all inclusive weddings! The florals, cake, food, and DJ were all excellent. Pizza, cocktail hour charcuterie and the taco truck were all big hits with our guests. We’re very thankful to Mariana and her team!“

“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“

“Great Experience for breakfast at Houston Hobby. Becky & Onika were amazing to chat with, professional and engaging.

The biscuit sandwich is the best thing served for breakfast at Hobby & they use Lavazza Espresso.“

“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“

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

“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!“

“The cocktails are outstanding, with an impressive selection of tequila, bourbon, and mezcal. The smash burger is easily one of the best in town, full of flavor and perfectly cooked. Prices are fair, and even though we live in Spring, it is always worth the drive.“

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

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

“Unique venue in a chill atmosphere“

“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.“

“nice atmosphere, friendly staff“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“This whole facility is card only. I happened to be paying with a PayPal card as opposed to a regular bank card and there were issues with the pre-authorization hold when I tried to open a tab.

EVERY staff member I interacted with to resolve the problem was extremely courteous and helpful. Pablo was particularly friendly and understanding. If you're in downtown definitely swing by. Also extremely good happy hour M-F. Don't know where else in downtown that you can get a 3 dollar beer...

Solid bar. 👌🙏“

“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!!“

“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.“

“Relaxed atmosphere - especially after the lunch rush!“

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

“If youre wanting to sit inside get here Early!! This place was such a vibe, once tables run out ppl will stand between and and in front of the tables. There is a sitting area outside, and at one point someone propped the door open and the tunes of jazz floated out to us. If you're wanting food or drink you must order at the bar. The pizza was AMAZZZIIING and my Shirley Temple was On point! There was a very mixed crowd on Jazz night. They also have oversized playing cards available for use . I plan to be back !!“