Houston is home to over 10,000 restaurants, so that leaves a whole lot of options for those of us passing through! The city of Houston is home to far more culture than meets the eye, with over its residents speaking some 145 languages.
The variety of establishments is downright baffling. Whether you’re traveling the underground pedestrian tunnels or working from the world’s largest medical center, enjoy a late night libation or happy hour at any one of these amazing craft cocktail bars before you turn in for the night at the Wanderstay Hotel. Cheers Houston!
The Cotton Mouth Club
108 Main StHouston, TX 77002
Can’t-Miss Cocktails: Any of the Pinwheeled Old Fashioned variations, Maybe Memphis Maybe Mexico, Be Mice Elf, The Next Big Meltdown, and their very own Cottonmouth Blended American Whiskey
Johnny’s Gold Brick
2518 Yale StHouston, TX 77008
Can’t-Miss Cocktails: Hemingway-style Daiquiri, Boiler Maker, Cuba Libre, Loomi Sour, Summer in Goa, and Fruits of Labor
Julep
1919 Washington AveHouston, TX 77007
Can’t-Miss Cocktails: Kentucky Club Margarita, Sazerac, Mint Julep, El Diablo, Kiwi Keel Over, Wayward Sailor, Mint Julep, and their signature shareable Champagne Pina Colada
Worcester’s Annex
1433 N Shepherd DrHouston, TX 77008
Can’t-Miss Cocktails: Cobbler’s Widow, Penny Candy, Royal Blood, Out of Season, Garden Julep, Block Party, Purple Rain, Moon Rabbit, and Trinidad Colada
Present Company
1318 Westheimer RdHouston, TX 77006
Can’t-Miss Cocktails: Don’t Tell The Butcher {About the Milk Man}, Stranger Danger, Are Those Space Pants?, Twice Shy, and their dairy-free frozen Irish Coffee
Radio Milano
800 Sorella CtHouston, TX 77024
Can’t-Miss Cocktails: The Johnny Fontaine, Old Fashioned, Sidecar, Moscow Mule, Spicy Breeze, and Elderblossom Martini
Pro-Tip: These seasoned mixologists are renowned for their custom-made cocktails, take a shot in the dark and enjoy!
Wooster’s Garden
3315 Milam StHouston, TX 77006
Can’t-Miss Cocktails: Bloody Knuckles, Identity Crisis, Bi-Polar Fiancé, any one of the freshly squeezed Highballs, Starkiller, Mr. Big, and Island Hoppin’
HandleBar
5219 Washington AveHouston, TX 77007
Can’t-Miss Cocktails: Frida Kahlo, Cheech Marin, Doc Holliday, HB Rum Punch, Bareknuckle, The Handlebar Sidecar, and Aku, Aku Baby
Pro-Tip: Go beyond the bathrooms to find the secret tiki bar that opens at 8:00 pm!
Lei Low Rum & Tiki Bar
6412 N Main StSte C
Houston, TX 77009
Can’t-Miss Cocktails: Tonga Punch, Chai Diver, Coconut Sazerac, Creole Swizzle, Singapore Sling, Planter’s Punch, Hot Butter Banana, and Chi-Chi
Rosewater
1606 Clear Lake City BlvdHouston, TX 77062
Can’t-Miss Cocktails: Blue Mai Tai, Richmond Gimlet, Weekend Lover, Southern Whiskey Sour, New York Sour, Spa Day, Rosewater Sour, Pinky Swear, and Aloe, Love
NettBar
4504 Nett StHouston, TX 77007
Can’t-Miss Cocktails: American Born Peach Tea, Jack Daniels Tennessee Lemonade, Texas Mule, Rosé Gimlet, The Pallino, Espolon Margarita, and Kir Royale
The Pastry War
310 Main StHouston, TX 77002
Can’t-Miss Cocktails: Mango+Chamoy Mezcal Margarita, Golden Girls, Panchita, La Dama, and The Pastry War Michelada