50 Best Cocktail Bars in Houston

“My brother-in-law went here to catch up as it’s been a few months. The drinks at Anvil were some of the most uniquely crafted cocktails that I’ve seen in a while. The taste actually matched the presentation, which most of the times can be hard to pull off. The bartenders were knowledgeable, helpful and genuinely pleasant to talk to when we wanted their opinion.“

“Wonderful menu, service and location. Highly recommended.“

“Wow just wow! Very nice romantic place in Houston that I honestly would like to go back to try everything on the menu. The food was excellent along with the presentation. The staff was superb and very elegant.“

“First time dining here! Absolutely beautiful. Cozy environment, perfect setting for a date night or gathering with family. The owner Piero greeted me at the door with a welcoming smile. I sat at the chef bar admiring his work and delicious food coming out! Staff was all very pleasant, the manager Boris was attentive and friendly. Overall experience was excellent.Let’s discuss food! I had a lovely pasta with white wine sauce and muscles. Topped with Fresh parsley. Soooo delicious! Very light for a pasta exactly what I wanted. Piero was kind to pair the dish with white wine.I would definitely recommend this place for anyone looking for a beautiful atmosphere music and delicious food!“

“Amazing food! The flavors just explode in your mouth. Pork vindaloo and roasted cauliflower were the favorites. Service was spectacular.“

“Great place for any night out on the town! Excellent service and exquisite food! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Highly recommend! Great service from beginning to end and the food was excellent!!“

“Great cocktail bar. Excellent selection of liquors.“

“My first time eating here. Timmy made the BEST a recommendations & added an extra touch to our meal. It was great chatting with Rene who made us feel incredibly welcome.“

“Would definitely come back! Came here with my cousins on a weeknight and it didn’t disappoint. I absolutely love beef tartare and the fact that this was wagyu made it all the better. We arrived too late and the Lobster and Leek Pot Pie was no longer available but I’ll be sure to try that the next time around.“

“Love this bar! It’s my new regular spot“

“Everything is so amazing ! The jerk shrimp and grits with the home made chicken gravy is out of this world , they were so sweet and hooked it up for us . They turned our honey moon breakfast into an amazing magical afternoon .rebba is the most amazing !!!! Her smile made weak in the knees with r n b !!!“

“We love coming to this Jinya! It’s my favorite location out of all the Houston based locations. Servers are very welcoming and kind. Our server, Jose, was very helpful! He would check up on us pretty frequently and always had a smile of his face. I would definitely recommend his service and this location! The food is always a hit“

“this place is such a vibe. The ambience, the drinks and the amazing staff. Special thank you to Ian for going above and beyond to ensure such a pleasant experience :)“

“It's definitely a vibe. Mini golf for the grown and sexy!“

“I recommend you go back over and over again so you can get a little bit of greatness each and every time you visit. Great food, great atmosphere, great service, and a great time will be on your mind when you leave there.“

“I went to Koi for the 2nd time last Saturday and it was just as delicious as the first time. I've been raving about it to everyone and my sister finally got to try it and said it was the best sushi in Houston and I agree. I was also the first to try the new revamped Dragonrita and let's just say I've found my new go to drink. I usually order the Lycheetini but the Dragonrita was so smooth you couldn't even taste the alcohol..dangerous, but absolutely delectable. The fish is so fresh and the dishes did not disappoint. Every single dish was amazing.We also ordered the Igageso and it was perfectly seasoned and wasn't tough at all.“

“LumbarJust celebrated a birthday and had a fabulous meal and outstanding service--will be back soon--a great Ion location.“

“The staff is amazing! The drinks were beautiful and the decor was never ending. 10/10 will visit again.“

“food's great, drinks are delicious. definitely come again.“

“On the plus side, the entrees that we ordered as well as the appetizers and side dishes were excellent. The service was very good, friendly, and attentive. The wine is quite over priced, an unfortunately the noise level made it very difficult to hear each other talk. We had a round table for five in an area that appeared that it may be a bit more quite but the place needs some sound absorbing ceiling tiles to help out. So I think that for the prices charged it is a little under valued.“

“Great drinks, food and staff. Relaxing atmosphere“

“Jun is a Heights jewel. The food is sophisticated and creative. From the miniature walk and you were treated like family. It's a pleasure to sit and watch other patrons delight in the atmosphere and food. For us, it's a local eatery, but come to the Heights to experience this fantastic menu.“

“New spot try out, selected by a friend for his bday get together.Enter through Hando, and then use the door on your left to enter Kanpai Club.Have to admit, it blew me away. Didn’t know what I was stepping into, but the flavors here are so elevated with each bite. Then you add in the dipping sauce takes it to another level.We were there at happy hour, so each plate was only $5.00. Can’t beat that!The environment was nice, peaceful, and able to hold a conversation without any issues.Service was on point, attentive, and knowledgeable of the dishes.Can’t wait to go back.Until next time.Parking: Not a lot of parking spots up front.“

“They have the Best drinks and they cost from $6 -$12. Which is not bad at all. I had the pleasure of meeting TJ and he made this drink. Man when i tell you I couldn't even finish it !! This place is a must go, oh and if you do be sure to check out crave burgers, it's a burger place but baby they have the best fried chicken !!“

“My husband and I celebrated our 41st anniversary. Delicious tomato beginning, perfectly grill fillet for the middle, and an OMG tiramisu ending. Attentive staff and generous wine list made a wonderful evening.“

“excelente servicio y la bebida de wiskie con almendras y claras exquisita.“

“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.“

“Wild is a very dreamy/Cozy coffee shop, CBD bar. Very Relaxing.“

“Love this place really laid back and friendly staff“

“This place is awesome. A very high-end bar without any of the stuffiness. Are you looking for a dive bar with class? This is it. From the outside definitely looks like a dive bar. But from the inside very nice. Got some real high-end expensive drinks but also, some great price point drinks as well. If it’s just two of you, I suggest sitting at the bar. Bartenders are awesome and a lot of fun. Definitely a spot to go.“

“Great service and food! Wine recommendations were on point. Loved my experience here!“

“Wondering if you sell t-shirts to help your saving of the rhinos?“

“Great place for some fun.“

“Loved it here. My fries were great, and I super appreciate restaurants having an impossible-type burger on the menu.This is a place that reminds me of college & grad school. Dive bar energy. I wish the upstairs had been open—has a tiki vibe. People say the upstairs level is a dance floor…hard for me to imagine because it’s carpet!“

“Great restaurant in a lovely neighborhood. The food was delicious and the happy hour charcuterie board was great followed by a 3 meat pizza. The chocolate cookie is amazing.“

“Great Service drove over a hour to try it out for my daughter’s birthday. So worth it. They were able to quickly accommodate our large family of 15, seat us with no wait. Thank you for making our family experience wonderful…“

“Wild is a very dreamy/Cozy coffee shop, CBD bar. Very Relaxing.“

“Delicious food, great spot“

“Cool chill spot in downtown! The drinks were strong but everything was really great. The bartenders were a friendly and the place was really nice. I legit would have missed it if I wasn't paying attention when we walked there! Definitely a low key spot in Downtown to chill at!“

“Great food and drinks. Nice music and outdoor seating. 100% recommend.“

“What can I say? Every time I visit, Bari it’s an amazing experience. The service is second to none, the food is perfectly tied and perfectly cooked. The salmon and the pizza are to die for. I’m looking forward to going back again soon.“

“Had so much fun tonight at a friends birthday party. Food was great, drinks were awesome and karaoke was so much fun with so much laughter. Our waiter was also very good and attentive.“

“Great place for some fun.“

“The restaurant was very clean, staff was friendly, and service was prompt. Our waitress was very knowledgable, quick, and overall pleasant. The drinks and appitizers were good. We were not fans of our main entrees, however Bryan was very quick to address this issue for us. Everyone else in the restaurant seemed to enjoy their meal and time. It just could have been an off night for us. I would give this place a try if I was in the EADO area!“

“Very nice atmosphere. Came for open mic and it was amazing“

“Fun atmosphere and unique drinks.“

“I came to echoes finally after wanting to check it out for a while. I had two of the best cocktails I have tasted called lavender country. These are cocktails that dance so beautifully with the senses that they take you away to another space in time. I also tasted the echoes potatoes which were so divine with their Mediterranean flavor. I also got the chance to enjoy the band Aurum Son who played such inspirational music and had to keep listening. Echoes is upstairs inside a gorgeous white building with a huge patio to dine at and listen to music. They have themed music nights that are quite unique like Italian disco, Persian nights and much more. I highly recommend this spot for late night food and drinks or brunch and dinner.“

“Great Service Great Drinks Great Food“

“Great for small private party! VERY yummy unique cocktails! And there is a SPA downstairs!“