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

Covid-19

While Texas Bars Can Open to 50-Percent Capacity, They Probably Won't in Harris County

Gov. Greg Abbott also announced that other businesses at a 50-percent cap can boost operations.

10/07/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Last Call

Celebrating Alice's Tall Texan, Houston's Kindest Bar (Seriously)

The venerable watering hole will close for good at the end of the month, but the memories remain.

08/13/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Last Fill Up

Local Pub Petrol Station Closes Shop

The influential Garden Oaks beer bar played a critical role in teaching Houstonians about craft brews.

06/18/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

City News

Explosion Rocks Museum District Bar, Surrounding Area

No injuries have been reported from the blast at Bar 5015.

06/12/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

No bones about it

Order This Cocktail at Two Headed Dog and Keep the Skull

Blood of My Enemies, the spring drink for everyone

04/01/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Meet The Mixologist(s)

Bartenders Provide an Update on Their East End Project, Night Shift

Maybe these guys will create some cocktails for your next private event, too.

02/27/2020 By Lauro Rojas

Pour

Want a Grown-Up Capri Sun? Head to Monkey’s Tail.

This tasty cocktail is a cross-cultural throwback.

12/27/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Fluff Piece

Hop to This Swanky and Industrial Northside Bar

There's a lot of history in the bricks at Rabbit's Got the Gun.

12/17/2019 By Lauro Rojas

Holiday Spirit

Twerking Santa Is Waiting for You at This Bar

Get to Johnny's Gold Brick for this fun holiday pop-up.

12/13/2019 By Lauro Rojas

Meet the Mixologist

Drink Sazeracs and Hotel Nacionals, Says This Bar Pro

This Captain Foxheart's bartender/whiskey and rum brand supporter lives and breathes cocktails.

12/04/2019 By Lauro Rojas

Best New Bars

The Houstonian’s Essential Guide to the Best New Bars

We drank (a lot!) to find these 47 incredible watering holes.

12/01/2019 By Houstonia Staff

Best New Bars

Is Present Company the Most Instagrammable Bar in Houston?

This Montrose adult playground represents a new breed of bars.

12/01/2019 By Abby Ledoux

The Originals

Peanut, Banana, and Delicate Balance at The Toasted Coconut

Step out of your comfort zone at this Montrose bar.

11/19/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Bars & Nightlife