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

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👍👍 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)

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)

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)

La Fisheria

Mexican restaurant

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

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

Oporto Fooding House & Wine

Portuguese restaurant

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

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

Reserve 101

Cocktail bar

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

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

Puttery

Miniature golf course

👍 Our Trio had a great time. The price of the courses was a good price per person (keep up with your receipt). The food was completely over priced and not really worth it. So, I would suggest eating prior to going but the drinks were great and MOST of the stuff was amazing. 8/10

4.50 (1.5K reviews) (~1.32 km from centre)

Bungalow

Steak house

🫤 Had reservations here for date night. 2 stars for the ambiance and our waiter. They give champagne when you first walk in, however we weren’t offered any. We had to wait for our table to be cleared and set, however there were no utensils or napkins there. We asked for both but only got utensils, no...

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4.50 (1.2K reviews) (~0.66 km from centre)

Dean's Downtown

Bar

Lounge serving old-fashioned cocktails & craft beer in a cozy, rustic-chic space with happy hour.

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4.50 (760 reviews) (~0.69 km from centre)

Henderson Heights

Bar & grill

Low-key neighborhood bar featuring pub grub, beer & cocktails plus a spacious outdoor patio.

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4.50 (581 reviews) (~1.47 km from centre)

Around the Corner

Bar

Warm, stylish coffee shop & cocktail lounge with a spacious patio & refined small bites.

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4.50 (574 reviews) (~1.64 km from centre)

Damian's Cucina Italiana

Italian restaurant

Italian mainstay serving traditional fare such as bolognese & veal in an upscale, old-world setting.

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4.50 (572 reviews) (~1.99 km from centre)

Captain Foxheart's Bad News Bar & Spirit Lodge

Cocktail bar

Comfy neighborhood bar teaming its booze with an upstairs patio offering urban vistas.

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4.50 (539 reviews) (~0.72 km from centre)

Foundation Room Houston

Lounge

👍👍 Went for the 1st Friday Caribbean Night and really enjoyed ourselves. Go earlier in the evening for a lounge-type experience. The later it gets, the wilder it gets, not dangerous wild, just young wild and more crowded. Crowd was very diverse, as reggae lovers span a spectrum of people. Foundation Ro...

4.50 (326 reviews) (~0.66 km from centre)