Hidden gems: Bars and Pubs in Houston

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Houston. This list contains 19 places from Bars and Pubs category.

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Swallow's Nest
Cocktail bar
😐 The concept is great, because it allows you to sit and pay as one group while ordering from any one of Finn Hall’s ten kitchens. Two complaints, which if addressed would raise my review: 1) The staff use iPads for taking orders, which would be nice if they didn’t freeze and significantly slow down t...
4.90 (64 reviews)
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One Armed Scissor
Bar
4.80 (121 reviews)
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Cowboy Surfer
Bar
4.80 (104 reviews)
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The Upside Pub
Bar
👍 I love a good pub and I have no problem traversing the greater Houston area, no matter how large it may be, to visit something new, sample its food/drink, and experience its atmosphere. My quest for something new and different led me to Upside Pub, a neighborhood pub. I had already heard about this...
4.80 (73 reviews)
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Lyric Bar
Bar
👍👍 We stopped at the Rhapsody Bar before we went to our event for the night. We will be back! The bartenders were wonderful and the drinks were A1! Try the Redemption Bourbon. :)
4.80 (60 reviews)
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Giorgio's
Cocktail bar
An array of classic & creative cocktails tucked inside a boutique hotel with live jazz nights.
4.80 (32 reviews)
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Dino's Den
Bar
👍👍 A great bar with s down to earth vibe. Mixed crowd and fantastic Karaoke singers…..well mostly great singers.
$$ $$
4.70 (140 reviews)
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Refuge
Cocktail bar
👍👍 If you’re looking for a subdued ambiance, laid back energy, with amazing craft cocktails and tasty appetizers this is a great place to check out. I didn’t think I liked whiskey until I tried a Salted Caramel Old Fashion. Wow was it good. Their vanilla Old Fashion was also so very smooth and excellen...
4.70 (95 reviews)
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Lizzard's Pub
Bar
👍👍 We used to frequent this bar back in the 90’s. Our Mom and her best friend would join us on occasion for happy hour. They loved to meet us and meet the people we hung out with back in the day. Mom always told my Brother and me, don’t waste your money on a funeral for me, just throw me in the back of...
$ $$$
4.70 (69 reviews)
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Bar No. 3
Cocktail bar
4.70 (23 reviews)
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BUDDY'S Houston
Gay bar
👍👍 A friendly neighborhood bar with a great staff. The owner, Christopher Barry, continues to put his heart and soul into turning this place into one of Houston's premiere bars. The Karaoke night is a lot of fun. Steak night is a nice deal on Wednesday evenings. Great DJs keep the music going. Giv...
4.60 (138 reviews)
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Pinot's Palette
Painting studio
Attendees paint during evening classes at this art studio chain serving alcohol at most locations.
4.60 (127 reviews)
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Mr. C's Irish Pub
Irish pub
Irish beers & pub grub served in an easygoing locale with lots of TVs for sports & a pool table.
$ $$$
4.60 (124 reviews)
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Ivy
Cocktail bar
😐 My friend and I went for a casual girl's night out. The location, views, a drinks would've given it 5 stars... the night we were there the Saturday night 'live DJ" as advertised and both bartenders mentioned...infact was a "Latin dance class"..to leave the actual bar you have to cross the roof top....
$$ $$
4.60 (67 reviews)
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The Owl
Bar
4.60 (63 reviews)
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Khon's
Wine bar
Coffeehouse by day, wine & beer bar by night, this mellow spot features darts, WiFi & art shows.
$ $$$
4.50 (140 reviews)
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T.K. Bittermans
Sports bar
Chicago-style local pub with a patio garden & dart boards showing the big sports games.
$ $$$
4.50 (106 reviews)
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Willy's Pub
Pub
This iconic, student-run bar at Rice University offers a simple menu of pub fare & frequent events.
$ $$$
4.50 (70 reviews)
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Big Red's Lounge
Bar
👍👍 We had an awesome time for our Birthday.....Keeke and Jay
4.50 (59 reviews)
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