Beer & Wine

Pinchin' pennies

The Best Happy Hours in Houston Right Now

Whether you’re into craft beer, cocktails, wine, or you're all about the food, these Houston bars and restaurants are serving up can’t-miss discounts and specials.

10/06/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez and Daniel Renfrow

Watering Holes

These Dive Bars All Have Their Own Story to Tell

Trendy bars are on the rise everywhere, but Houston bar owners are doing what they can to preserve the old-school dives.

06/10/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez Photography by Anthony Rathbun

New Digs

Brennan’s Wants Its Reimagined Bar to Be Houston’s Hangout

The new space allows the fine-dining restaurant to host diners in a more casual way.

04/23/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Sip and sing

Hopera Performance Group Uses Beer to Prove Opera Is for Everyone

This squad is merging hops with opera at local breweries, introducing a new audience to the art.

11/13/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Wine O’Clock

Houston Wine Bars Where the Vibe Is Half the Fun

There’s never been a better time to drink wine in the city.

10/04/2024 By Emma Balter

DRINK AND BE MERRY

Prost! 7 Oktoberfest Events Happening Right Here in Houston

Celebrate the famous German beer festival with drinks and dogs at one of these Houston events.

09/28/2022 By Claire Anderson

HEMP, HOPS & HAZE

Houston’s Newest Cannabis Company Is All about Hemp & Hops

8th Wonder Brewery and Bayou City Hemp Company have joined forces to launch 8th Wonder Cannabis, a brand centered around both hemp and hops.

09/21/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

FIRST POUR

Save the Coors Light—The Ion's New Beer Hall Is Hyperlocal

Second Draught’s substantial draft list includes local craft beers from Saint Arnold, True Anomaly, and Eureka Heights.

09/12/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

ROSÉ ALL DAY

Where to Celebrate National Rosé Day in Houston

From brunches at hot spots like Brasserie 19 to discounted wines by the glass at How to Survive on Land and Sea, there are plenty of ways to ring in rosé’s biggest day.

06/10/2022 By Daniel Renfrow