Whistle Wetting

The Official 50 Hottest Bars in Houston

From beloved old dives to experimental cocktail hubs, there's never been a better time to drink in the city.

06/16/2025 By Emma Balter, Sofia Gonzalez, Meredith Nudo, and Daniel Renfrow

Drink Culture

Asian Ingredients Star in Some of Houston’s Best Cocktails

Local restaurants are giving their bar menus Vietnamese, Japanese, Chinese, and Korean flair.

11/16/2023 By Lauren McDowell

Ditching the Drinks

The Biggest Sober Party in Texas Is Coming Soon to Houston

The Rally for Recovery on September 9 will have food, music, and a special appearance from a local Houston hero.

09/01/2023 By Uvie Bikomo

Smooth taste

Celebrate National Vodka Day with a Sip from Highway Vodka

The locally crafted secret ingredient offers a calming sensation.

10/04/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Donations

Help Support Afghan Refugees by Attending This Care Package Drive

Enjoy $1 drinks and support a good cause.

08/31/2021 By Kelsy Armstrong

Pass the Syrup

5 Things to Do This Weekend, July 9–11

A soulful concert, powerful photography, and an all-you-can-eat-pancake art show.

07/09/2021 By Emma Schkloven

Cheers

Texas Passes Booze To-Go ... So, Now What?

Now bars and restaurants can sell take-out beer, wine, and spirits for good.

05/12/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Somm Talk

Let's Push Non-Alcoholic Drinks to the Next Level

Where to score zero-proof beer, spirits, and wine, and why they're great for the drink industry.

02/02/2021 By Justin Vann

Dash and Drink

Food News: Bill Could Make To-Go Alcohol Permanent

Plus, a popular taco chain opens another Houston location.

01/11/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Get in the Spirit(s)

5 Texas Spirits Perfect to Gift This Holiday Season

We did the hard work of tasting bourbon, sotol, and a Houston-made CBD vodka.

11/05/2020 By Carlos Brandon

Somm Talk

So You Want to Get into Whiskey? Here's How

Sommelier and beverage expert Justin Vann helps get you into the rare bottle game.

08/27/2020 By Justin Vann

The Somm Picks

How Our Changing Times Are Changing Wine

Noted Houston sommelier Justin Vann contributes his thoughts on the world of alcohol.

07/28/2020 By Justin Vann

Drink From Home

Will Texas Restaurants Be Able to Sell Alcohol To-Go Forever?

Gov. Abbott's tweet hints at a future where it might be so.

04/29/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Contain This

What You Should Know about the Confusion over To-Go Cocktails

Let's talk about how restaurants are selling margaritas and other libations.

04/17/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Shaken, Not Stirred

New Study Ranks Texas the 39th Drunkest State in America

Bottoms up.

01/20/2020 By Abby Ledoux

Spirits Everywhere

Pairing Halloween Candy With Alcohol? It's a Thing

In case you really want to know what goes with candy corn ...

10/17/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Bottom's Up

Can a Dallas-Based Gin Win Over Houston?

Zephyr Gin made its official H-Town debut last month at OKRA Charity Saloon.

11/09/2018 By Abby Ledoux

Honey: Do

Where to Buy Mead, Even If It's Not Made in Houston

Don't be turned off by this sometimes sticky-sweet treat.

08/06/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

Beyond The Foam

8th Wonder Takes a Leap With Its Own Distillery

Sip vodka and hop-infused gin at this cool post-industrial EaDo space.

07/24/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

Outside the Box Thinking

Creativity Reigns at the Most Imaginative Bartender Competition

Texas bartenders battled to move forward in the global cocktail competition.

06/25/2018 By Lauro Rojas