Bars & Nightlife

Salty Kitty

Behind This New Speakeasy’s Cat Door Lies a Hidden Oasis

This hidden bar in the Heights sports a cute cat theme and dive bar vibes while serving great cocktails and dim sum.

06/02/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Meet the Queens

The Intoxicating Fun of Muffy Vanderbilt III

Large and in charge, Muffy Vanderbilt III's campy but fashion forward performances are slaying audiences around Houston at places Hamburger Mary's and Buddy's

04/03/2023 By Zach McKenzie

Houston Landmark

La Carafe Is a Cozy Celebration of Houston’s Past

Historic wine bar La Carafe, in the city's oldest building, is a celebration of Houston's past. And did we mention it's haunted?

03/29/2023 By Meredith Nudo

Meet the Queens

The Boho Chic and Haute Couture of Chloe Crawford Ross

The Houston drag queen performs weekly at various venues around the city, including Bar Boheme, JR’s Bar & Grill, and South Beach.

03/27/2023 By Zach McKenzie

Meet the Queens

The Bayou City Bombshell

Drag queen Isabelle Brooks, known as the Bayou City Bombshell, has cemented herself as Houston’s reigning 'plus-size dancing' drag diva.

03/13/2023 By Zach McKenzie

SLAY!

Must-See Drag Shows in Houston

From drag brunches at Boheme to burlesque at ReBar, these shows feature queens who are ready to serve in the areas of charisma, nerve, and talent.

03/08/2023 By Daniel Renfrow and Geneva Diaz

Bar Fight

Humans vs. Machines: The Battle for Cocktail Mastery Is On!

Axelrad bar hosts a month-long competition to see if AI created cocktails can beat human bartenders in a head to head battle.

03/01/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

BAR SCENE

The Margaritas at La Diabla Retro Bar Are Sinfully Good

This new downtown tequila bar is an ode to Mexico City pop culture of the ‘80s and ‘90s.

02/15/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Cheers to That!

7 Restaurants and Bars Serving Cool Mocktails for Dry January

Local restaurants with specialty drinks to kick off Dry January.

12/29/2022 By Shelby Stewart and Rosemary Akpan

Sugar, Spice, and Everything Nice

20 Festive Drinks to Warm You Up This Season

These holiday-style drinks from Double Trouble, Julep, Lucille's, and more will surely keep you warm this season.

12/12/2022 By Shelby Stewart, Rosemary Akpan, and Anna Rajagopal

PAR-TEE TIME!

Tiger Woods’s PopStroke Putting Empire Expands into Katy

The entertainment center features 36 holes, a playground and gaming area for the kiddos, a full-service restaurant, an ice cream parlor, and multiple bars.

12/07/2022 By Daniel Renfrow