Top rated Bars and Pubs in Houston, United States to elevate your visit (Updated April, 2024)

Top rated Bars and Pubs 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 196 places from Bars and Pubs category.

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The Bar Method Houston - Montrose

Physical fitness program

Industrial-chic workout facility with low-impact, muscle-sculpting sessions using the ballet barre.

4.90 (154 reviews) (~2.51 km from centre)

Saint Arnold Beer Garden

Brewery

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

$$ $$

4.80 (423 reviews) (~2.37 km from centre)

Houston Watch Company

Bar

This former watch shop is now a quaint, 2-level cocktail bar in the lobby of the Bayou Lofts.

$$ $$

4.80 (292 reviews) (~0.85 km from centre)

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)

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)

Lost & Found

Bar & grill

Relaxed restaurant offering cocktails, brunch & mains, plus patio dining with views of downtown.

$$ $$

4.70 (8.5K reviews) (~1.42 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)

Saint Arnold Brewing Company

Brewery

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

$ $$$

4.70 (3K reviews) (~2.37 km from centre)

Neil's Bahr

Bar

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

$ $$$

4.70 (1.3K reviews) (~1.4 km from centre)

13 celsius

Wine bar

Chill lounge serving wine & small plates at a long white marble bar & in an open courtyard.

$$ $$

4.70 (727 reviews) (~2.05 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...

$$ $$

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

The New Potato

Pub

👍👍 Local pubs with local people . Friendly and good price.

$ $$$

4.70 (545 reviews) (~3.33 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...

$$ $$

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

Light Years

Wine bar

Wine shop & bar offering weekly tastings & other events in a contemporary space with patio seating.

$$ $$

4.70 (201 reviews) (~3.44 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)

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. :)

4.70 (63 reviews) (~0.54 km from centre)

JINYA Ramen Bar - Midtown

Ramen restaurant

Modern casual chain known for its tonkotsu ramen noodle soup & other Japanese dishes.

$$ $$

4.60 (4.7K reviews) (~2.15 km from centre)

Moon Tower Inn

Bar & grill

Vibrant watering hole with drinks & po' boys, as well as a jukebox, pool & electronic darts.

$$ $$

4.60 (2.9K reviews) (~2.63 km from centre)

Brennan's Houston

Creole restaurant

New Orleans character & cuisine shine at this decadent eatery serving turtle soup, oysters & more.

$$$$

4.60 (2.7K reviews) (~2.21 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)

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Top rated Bars and Pubs in Houston, United States