The cocktail bars in Houston keep on giving! The cocktails look too perfect to drink and taste even better – trust us! Since H-Town is so spread out, we’ve picked 13 cocktail bars from all over town that you must try!
Before we get into the boozy details, here’s a pro tip: try these places during happy hour! Everyone loves a good deal and these bars offer pretty good ones on not just the cocktails, but on bar bites as well!
Present Company
Kicking off our list of cocktail bars in Houston, we have Present Company! Located in Montrose, this two-story bar is full of vibrant photo ops and positive vibes. It’s impossible to not have a good time here!
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? 1318 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006
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Diversion Cocktails
Over in Spring Branch, we have Diversion Cocktails. They’re serving up cocktails you can’t find anywhere else in Houston in a fascinating fashion! The bites are just as crafty as the cocktails making them perfect for a date night or GNO!
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? 7202 Long Point Rd, Houston, TX 77055
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Space Cowboy
Another Instagram-worthy place is Space Cowboy! You can find photo ops at every corner, a HUGE mural outside, a colorful patio, and did I mention the pool yet?! Yeah, check them out during the summertime for crazy pool parties.
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? 100 W Cavalcade St, Houston, TX 77009
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Trash Panda Drinking Club
One of the newer cocktail bars in Houston to join the scene is Trash Panda. Their, “Eat trash. Be free.” mentality has guided them to put their own twist on cocktails and bar bites!
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? 4203 Edison St, Houston, TX 77009
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Grand Prize Bar
Like most cocktail bars in Houston, this one truly lives up to their hype. They offer more than crafty cocktails to keep you coming back. The decorative lights, art, and live music will make you feel like you’ve just found a hidden gem!
We can’t talk about crafty cocktails in Houston without mentioning Julep. The ambiance gives you a casual but upscale feeling with a hint of being right at home. Their cocktail list is truly endless so there’s something for everyone.
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?1919 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007
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Anvil Bar & Refuge
If you haven’t been to Anvil Bar & Refuge yet, let us give you a little feeling of FOMO! The well-priced cocktails, all $12, are enough to keep us coming back. They also offer tasty charcuterie boards but my favorite is the lemon chiffon ice cream! *chef’s kiss*
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? 1424 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006
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Lei Low
If rum and tiki bars are your thing, you’ve just found your new favorite! Lei Low is located on the north side of the inner loop. Grab your Mai Tai buddy and head over to this festive tiki bar!
Cocktails, mocktails, bitter and sweet – Wooster’s Garden has it all! This is one of the only cocktail bars in Houston serving up flaming concoctions. Head over to Midtown and ask for this hot commodity! Do you have friends or family coming to visit from out of town? This is a PERFECT spot to dazzle them at!
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? 3315 Milam St, Houston, TX 77006
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Rabbit's Got the Gun
If you’re looking for a small-scale setting, Rabbit’s Got the Gun is for you! This craft cocktail bar is located on the north side.
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? 708 Hogan St, Houston, TX 77009
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Johnny’s Gold Brick
Another one of our favorite cocktail bars in Houston that we can’t go without mentioning is Johnny’s Gold Brick! Their $8 cocktail menu can’t be beaten! Make sure you keep them in mind for the holidays – where they will be decorated to the nines!
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? 2518 Yale St, Houston, TX 77008
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Tongue Cut Sparrow
Personally, I’d like my next date night to be at Tongue Cut Sparrow. The lowlight ambiance is mixed with the feeling of being in your living room. The cocktails all feature colorful, fresh ingredients.
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? 1424 Westheimer Rd Ste B, Houston, TX 77006
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Better Luck Tomorrow
Last but certainly not least, we have Better Luck Tomorrow. Also located on the north side this spot is more than a cocktail bar. Their food menu is just as tasty!
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?544 Yale St, Houston, TX 77007
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Ericka Garrison
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