Top rated Cocktail bars in Houston, United States to elevate your visit (Updated April, 2024)

Top rated Cocktail bars in Houston

Experience the best that Houston has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 102 places from Cocktail bar category.

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One Armed Scissor

Bar

👍👍 One Armed Scissor is a Tier One spot for any respectful and reasonable guest to enjoy great company and libations. The bartenders make amazing cocktails - I’m certainly quite picky about my Manhattans. The environment is very friendly, laid back, and inclusive. Living downtown, this has quickly bec...

4.80 (125 reviews) (~0.77 km from centre)

Kanpai Club

Cocktail bar

4.80 (93 reviews) (~4.88 km from centre)

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...

4.80 (71 reviews) (~0.39 km from centre)

Giorgio's

Cocktail bar

An array of classic & creative cocktails tucked inside a boutique hotel with live jazz nights.

4.80 (33 reviews) (~8.74 km from centre)

Axelrad Beer Garden

Beer garden

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

$$ $$

4.70 (6K reviews) (~2.75 km from centre)

Eddie V's Prime Seafood

Seafood restaurant

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

$$$$

4.70 (1.5K reviews) (~5.37 km from centre)

Lei Low

Cocktail bar

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

$$ $$

4.70 (1.2K reviews) (~5.92 km from centre)

McGonigel's Mucky Duck

Live music venue

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

$$ $$

4.70 (943 reviews) (~5.59 km from centre)

Bauhaus Houston

Night club

👍👍 A friend of mine recommended this place for good music and good vibes. I was not disappointed. It was my first time going to a music event since covid. Masks enforced and a limited number of people allowed. The music was absolutely amazing and everyone i met was wonderful. We danced until the next d...

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4.70 (599 reviews) (~1.39 km from centre)

Southern Yankee Crafthouse

Gastropub

👍👍 Everything here is a vibe! From the inside out! The food was so damn good as well! big portions & good size drinks. The white truffle fries were my fav! Next time i'll try their amazing pizza that i hear is so good! Their pan cobbler was also a mouthful of flavor! the asparagus was ok...i felt it ne...

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4.70 (485 reviews) (~3.47 km from centre)

Koi

Sushi restaurant

4.70 (141 reviews) (~2.26 km from centre)

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 (113 reviews) (~3.32 km from centre)

La Fisheria

Mexican restaurant

Mexican coastal seafood, upscale plates & cocktails are the draw at this chic, roomy eatery.

$$ $$

4.60 (2.1K reviews) (~0.74 km from centre)

Anvil

Cocktail bar

Housemade bitters make for unique cocktails at this industrial-chic spot also serving small plates.

$$ $$

4.60 (1.6K reviews) (~3.33 km from centre)

Oporto Fooding House & Wine

Portuguese restaurant

Refined, updated Portuguese cuisine & wines on tap served in a roomy, elegant dining room.

$$ $$

4.60 (1.4K reviews) (~1.37 km from centre)

Social Beer Garden HTX

Sports bar

Spacious indoor-outdoor beer garden with food trucks & an energetic, kid- & pet-friendly atmosphere.

$$ $$

4.60 (1.1K reviews) (~2.11 km from centre)

Clarkwood

Cocktail bar

👍👍 I don’t think you understand how much I love Clarkwood. The atmosphere is excellent, the bar tenders are AMAZING with great energy and strong drinks. The attention to detail in the design is perfect, from tea lights in the glass bar to add depth to the candle drippings, the single statement light pi...

4.60 (1K reviews) (~3.04 km from centre)

Monkey's Tail

Bar

Tropical cocktails plus easy-going grub like burgers, hot dogs, & pizza in a funky & modern bar.

$ $$$

4.60 (901 reviews) (~5.89 km from centre)

Georgia James Steak

Steak house

Warm, polished eatery from Chris Shepherd offering a raw bar & steaks plus an extensive wine list.

$$$$

4.60 (784 reviews) (~3.41 km from centre)

Reserve 101

Cocktail bar

Upscale bar catering to whiskey lovers, with frequent tastings, bar bites & a relaxed vibe.

$$ $$

4.60 (703 reviews) (~0.72 km from centre)

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Top rated Cocktail bars in Houston, United States