50 Best Bars in Houston

“The BEST ceviche I’ve ever had!“

“Great service & drinks!!“

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

“Great service from Mercedes :)“

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

“This is an absolute gem of a place that we found on Eater and booked, mostly because the piece mentioned that they were 'not pretentious' and source ingredients from their local, urban farm. We ate there on a Sunday, early evening, to the backdrop of tango dancing and cool art. The cocktails were innovative and beautifully balanced and we knew that everything on the small, seasonal southern menu would be a great choice. LOVE IS REAL AND YOU'LL FIND IT HERE is not just a tagline - the team are clearly chosen family and care deeply about their craft. We had a chance to chat with the unassuming owner, Billy, who shared his story and passion for hospitality and sustainable farming and his partner, Candace, who was was the embodiment of the vibe. We can't wait to visit again and see their expansion.“

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

“I know how Filipino cuisine should taste being Filipino myself and tried Gerry’s Grill during my visit in Houston to satisfy my craving for Filipino food. The ambiance is very warm and welcoming. The wait staff are very attentive and courteous. The food didn’t fail to disappoint. I describe the food we ordered for dinner as sinfully good. Burp! Thank you, Gerry’s Grill. Until my next visit.“

“I recently attended a book signing event at Vertex Lounge, and I was thoroughly impressed. The atmosphere was welcoming, stylish, and comfortable, making it the perfect venue for a special event. The space was clean, well-organized, and provided a great setting for guests to mingle and enjoy the experience.

My friend hosted her book signing there, and everything flowed smoothly. The staff was accommodating, and the overall ambiance added a professional yet intimate touch to the event. If you’re looking for a venue with a great vibe for gatherings, celebrations, networking events, or book signings, I would definitely recommend Vortex Lounge.

A wonderful experience from start to finish! ✨📚🥂“

“Houston Location: We arrived at our reservation and waited 10 minutes for the hostess. Once seated, we were uninstructed on how to order. Sushi chefs explained the process. Our waiter arrived 10 minutes after, taking our drink order. The app arrived before the waters, followed by the drinks after we ordered and received the sushi. The manager noticed us looking for our waiter but was often in the corner on his phone or socializing with the hostess. The sushi chefs were also on their phones while making the sushi, which was unhealthy. Despite the germy seasoning, the food was amazing.“

“Staff amazing. Experience amazing for our family.“

“I came for the Grand Opening & things have been nice & professional ever since. LD2G supports the local community by providing a nice laid back environment as well as opportunities to promote your own business at their monthly Pop-Up Shops!! I haven’t even mentioned the drinks!! Sometimes you can get a daiquiri & it be watered down or even give you a hangover…NOT THESE!! They are full of flavor & guaranteed to get you right, day or night!!“

“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!!“

“My wife and I come here frequently. We like just coming having a beer and relaxing. The atmosphere is super friendly, the regular crew is very welcoming. Steak night on Thursday’s is really good. If you appreciate a nice beer , this is the place to come.“

“Had a great experience at Cellar! The atmosphere was welcoming, the drinks were excellent, and the service was outstanding. Eli took great care of me all night—friendly, attentive, and made sure I always had what I needed. It’s clear he genuinely cares about his customers and goes above and beyond to make everyone feel welcome. I’ll definitely be coming back and would highly recommend stopping by if you’re looking for a great bar with top-notch service. Thanks, Eli!“

“My husband and I went for our anniversary! It was great, we even received a hand written card wishing us a happy anniversary and also a phone call the day after checking how our visit was. An amazing experience and the food was even better 😍 Definitely will be back. Special shoutout to our server, Taylor! She had such an upbeat spirit and her service was truly amazing. The food she recommended was definitely 1000/10! ❤️“

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

“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!“

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

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

“Caroline ! She’s so amazing, she makes everyone feel so welcome, which is new to midtown; most bartenders wants to make your drink and get you out of line as soon as possible, but you feel a warm welcome and acceptance here ! Whatever you order, make sure it’s from Caroline !“

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

“Decided to stop in for Sunday brunch and it was wonderful! I had the multigrain protein bowl, champagne…. Simply fresh & delicious! We also had espressos and the flourless chocolate dessert! Another winner! They had live piano music and Lucas provided excellent customer service! Highly recommend!“

“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.“

“Awesome tasting, friendly staff.“

“Houston history throughout the place“

“Great Service Great Drinks Great Food“

“Nice place to hang. Great bartenders.“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“Esmerada atención buen servicio“

“Happy hour burger and fries is a great deal, and was DELICIOUS! Bar service was nice and quick, drinks were good and I got some good recommendations from the bartender. Nice place to watch games or come for drinks. Met up for my book club here, and was clean and a cool vibe“

“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. 👌🙏“

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

“Red River was one of my favorite places while staying in Houston. The owner and staff are amazing people and friendly. It has a very laid back atmosphere with multiple tvs for sports. Highly recommend!“

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

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

“Love the outdoor space. The drinks and food truck is AMAZING! we had a blast playing the outdoor games. We will definitely be back.“

“Unique venue in a chill atmosphere“

“We wanted Ethiopian food and found Adulis on Google maps. Long story short, the food was delicious and the service was great. We were given Ethiopian coffee at the end of our meal, on the house.

This is a great place for those who wants to try Ethiopian food for the first time and those who are familiar with the cuisine.“

“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!“

“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.“

“It was a decent selection of craft beer, specifically a pineapple cider on tap that I had only ever seen in Oklahoma. Talking about the panhandle of Oklahoma, that everyone forgets exists. This made me a happy Houston transplant.“

“I happened to wander into this gem of a place to get some tacos to go and ended up staying for Friday Karaoke...what fun! I ordered 2 fish tacos and 2 beef tacos for me and my band mates for our long drive back to Austin. Absolutely delightful, and highly recommend the food and fun vibe!“

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

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

“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.“

“Happened upon this great music slanted restaurant / bar and can't wait to come back. Great vibe, music, food and drink!“