Cocktail Bars in Houston worth going out for.

Nothing here is walkable and none of it is where you'd expect, which is exactly why local knowledge is worth something.

I keep track of cocktail bars in Houston and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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SpindleTAPAS- Exclusive Happy Hour

SpindleTAPAS- Exclusive Happy Hour One-time only

Thu, Sep 24 · 4:00 PM

Central Business District • $$$$

Rotating rooftop tapas

Lei Low

Lei Low

Northside • $$

Tiki cocktails & conversation

Angel Share

Angel Share

Downtown Houston • $$

Cocktails for a cause

Concrete Rose

Concrete Rose

Downtown Houston • $$

Creative cocktails & culture

Kanpai Club

Kanpai Club

Northside

Intimate speakeasy cocktails

Foundation Room Houston

Foundation Room Houston

Central Business District • $$

Dinner & live music hideaway

Nickel City

Nickel City

EaDo

Neighborhood bar with craft cocktails

HiFi at The Finn

HiFi at The Finn

Central Business District • $$

Vinyl records & cocktails

Botanic Beer Garden

Botanic Beer Garden Great Terrace

Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park

Creative cocktails & garden patio

Karaoke Night @Boozer's

Karaoke Night @Boozer's

Thu, Sep 24 · 8:00 PM

EaDo • $$

Sing, sip, and stay a while

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Gagootz

Gagootz

Northside

Neighborhood bar with DJs

Angie's

Angie's

Northside • $$

Diner vibes, speakeasy upstairs

Lee's

Lee's

University Place

Retro speakeasy cocktails

Eight Row Flint East End

Eight Row Flint East End Great Terrace

South Central Houston • $$

Cocktails & taco truck

Bandista

Bandista

Central Business District • $$$$

Hidden speakeasy cocktails

Bar No. 3

Bar No. 3

Montrose

Hotel bar for creatives

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Frequently asked questions

How are these cocktail bars in Houston chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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