Bars & Nightlife

Great Escape

8 Essential Escape Rooms to Master in Houston

Break free from the norm at one of Houston’s thrilling escape rooms.

09/09/2022 By Stephanie Bartels

GAME DAY!

Here’s Where to Watch College Football in Houston

These 7 popular Houston bars each dedicate game day to a specific college football team.

08/31/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

EAST OF EADO

Popular Heights Bar Opens New Location in Second Ward

For its new location, Eight Row Flint has taken over Night Shift’s former digs along Harrisburg.

08/24/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

JUST DANCE

A Reimagined South Beach Reopens After a Four-Year Break

Houston’s premier LBGTQ+ dance club returns this week with a new look, new sound and lighting technology, and its famous cooling ice jets.

07/14/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

ANCIENT FUN

A New Babylon-Themed Nightclub Opens in Midtown This Weekend

The nightclub, fittingly called Babylon, is kicking things off this weekend with lots of house music and, controversially, exotic animals.

07/06/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

Pour

Cool Off with These Refreshing Summer Cocktails

These Houston bars are serving up the freshest cocktails of the season.

06/09/2022 By Shelby Stewart Photography by Jenn Duncan

Cheers!

These Female Bartenders Are Kickin’ Butt in the Booze World

These leading ladies run some of the city’s best bars and beverage programs.

03/30/2022 By Megha McSwain

A New Experience

Anime-Inspired Nightclub Finds Its Way to Houston

Zenaku is the first of its kind here in Space City.

11/10/2021 By Sofia Gonzalez Edited by Shelby Stewart

Cocktails & competitions

Arcade Bars Where Adult Fun Never Ends in Houston

Enjoy a beer and some nostalgic video games at these Houston barcades.

08/11/2021 By Shelby Stewart

New beginnings

FM Kitchen & Bar Gets New Location in Montrose

The new location has an extensive bar program and fresh menu items.

08/09/2021 By Jaisal Kalapatapu

Luxury nightlife

Sekai Hospitality to Bring Two New Luxe Nightclubs to H-town

The new nightclubs will feature state-of-the-art design.

08/04/2021 By Shelby Stewart

A New Approach

Underbelly Hospitality Opens Georgia James Tavern in Downtown Houston

The new restaurant serves as a casual offshoot to the original Georgia James restaurant.

07/27/2021 By Shelby Stewart

TO THE MOON

Shoot The Moon Self-Serve Restaurant and Bar Slated to Open Next Week

After Covid-19-related delays, Shoot The Moon in Spring Branch is about to open.

07/19/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Adults Only

Spiked Treats to Cool off Your Summer Happy Hour

The following drinks bring equal parts booze and chill—do call the sitter.

05/27/2021 By Timothy Malcolm and Joanna O'Leary

First Look

Hando Owners Unveil Alleyway-Style Bar Kanpai Club

The hideaway attached to the hand roll restaurant offers fun cocktails and light bites.

02/04/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Bishop's Gambit

Cider-Focused Arcade Set to Open in EaDo

Bishop Cider Co. is unveiling its third Cidercade in Texas.

01/27/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Not a Good Look

Turner vs Bow Wow, and the Coronavirus Club Problem

A weekend of parties during a pandemic? Couldn't be us (except of course it's us).

01/19/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Jingle Jangle

Boozy Holiday Pop-Up Bar Now Open Downtown

Have a Christmas cocktail, and take a (socially distant) photo with Santa.

11/30/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Spaced Out

East End Backyard Has the Perfect Outdoor Vibe for Houstonians

A look inside (or maybe outside) Brian Ching's urban playground.

11/24/2020 By Lauro Rojas

Play Place

Yoo-hoo, Try This Cocktail at Sixes and Sevens

The dazzling Montrose bar serves up chocolaty nostalgia.

11/09/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

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