Best places: Bars in Houston, United States

Live poetry, open-mic sessions & patio dining at a popular hangout for artisanal wood-fired pizza.

Take-out & delivery pizzeria offering Chicago- & New York-style pies, plus beer & wine to-go.

👍👍 Love, love, love this place. One, I love that they have all-Texas breweries. Two, I love that it has a tucked-away almost coffee-shop feel. Three, I love the service, great every time! Bonus love for their super cool cat logo and superior snack selection. 🍫 ✨

Craft beers galore offered in a laid-back outdoor setup with hammocks, food trucks & regular events.

Established craft brewery featuring facility tours & a beer hall serving pints & pub grub for lunch.

Chain with a variety of yeast, cake & filled donuts, plus kolaches, espresso drinks & smoothies.

👍👍 Update: went on St. Patrick's Day because they had lots of green drinks and I was blown away again! I ordered two orders of hummus with extra Zhug (which makes it spicy) this time and too many drinks 😅 This place is amazing for drinks you can't get anywhere else! Rosewater sour is the best! The Go...

Elegant fine-dining chain with a seafood & steak menu, plus a cocktail lounge featuring live jazz

Elegant fine-dining chain with a seafood & steak menu, plus a cocktail lounge featuring live jazz

Gamer-themed bar & late-night hangout with video games, a comic book library & karaoke nights.

Mellow local tiki bar pairing imaginative, rum-filled cocktails with a vibrant Polynesian decor.

👍👍 Some days, making adult decisions includes the decision to day drink, or not to day drink. This particular day, I opted to day drink! I had a glass of prosecco which really hit the spot! We started with the Table Cheese. I thought it was great but for whatever reason, the husband didn't care for...

Modern pub/concert venue featuring diverse acts (from rock to country), beer, wine & eclectic bites.

Outpost of the upscale steakhouse chain offers classic American fare & a clubby, refined setting.

👍👍 Great spot to stop in and watch a game while enjoying some food and beverage. The bar space is huge with an open concept seating area. High recommend stopping in if downtown even if just for a drink/cocktail.

Indoor-outdoor hub serving namesake beer plus a full menu of innovative pub grub in stylish digs.

Intimate spot serving New American dishes & craft cocktails, with a patio & a vinyl soundtrack.