Reappearing Act

Magic Island Is Officially Reopening—and We Have Some Ideas

The campy, ancient Egypt–themed magic show venue is reopening after 16 years, and we come bearing some solid business proposals.

05/02/2024 By Daniel Renfrow

Peckish

A Ranking of Houston’s Free Bar Snacks

Edibility, appeal, hunger abatement … we put these bites to the test to crown a winner.

04/17/2024 By Daniel Renfrow

Beer and Bleats

Blue Heron Farm’s New Beer Garden Is Goat Heaven on Earth

Pet goats, a fluffy sheepdog, and even Jeremy the escape-artist tortoise.

02/07/2024 By Meredith Nudo

Deck the Halls

How Houston’s Most Festive Bars and Restaurants Get Decorated for the Holidays

Quite a bit of time goes into wrapping 700 boxes and hanging thousands of feet of green fringe.

12/14/2023 By Daniel Renfrow and Geneva Diaz

Geeks Unite

Oh, the Things You’ll Learn at Nerd Nite Houston

The free monthly event is a chance to know more about topics you never thought even existed.

10/25/2023 By Zach McKenzie

Salty Kitty

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

Mèo, a new hidden bar in the Heights, sports strong dive bar vibes while serving top-notch craft cocktails and dim sum.

06/02/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Front Runners

Kentucky Derby Day Events in Houston

We're here for the fancy hats and mint juleps. Oh yeah, and there's some kind of horse race?

05/02/2023 By Houstonia Staff

Spirited Away

Houston's 50 Hottest Bars of 2023

From the clubby to the dives, these watering holes deliver on all fronts.

04/11/2023 By Daniel Renfrow, Geneva Diaz, and Meredith Nudo

Art Bar

Moon Papas Makes Bar and Restaurant Spaces a Real Trip

Matt Fries and Julian Luna craft futuristic art installations and immersive spaces, one far-out experience at a time.

04/11/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Houston Landmark

La Carafe Is a Cozy Celebration of Houston’s Past

And did we mention that it’s haunted?

03/29/2023 By Meredith Nudo

Bottoms Up!

A New Upscale Female-Owned Bar and Social Club Is Coming to the Heights This Summer

Best Regards combines globally inspired tapas with an elevated cocktail experience.

03/21/2023 By Shelby Stewart

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

Sugar, Spice, and Everything Nice

20 Festive Drinks to Warm You Up This Season

Hot toddies, mulled wines, and espresso martinis will keep you warm all winter long.

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

New Digs

Rare Steakhouse Is Gone. Here’s What’s to Come.

Out with the old, and in with the new.

12/01/2022 By Shelby Stewart

Home Plate

Thank the Astros For All These Food & Drink Specials Around Town

The Astros go head to head with the New York Yankees.

10/19/2022 By Shelby Stewart

On The Town

Clutch City Clubs: 11 of Houston's Greatest Nightclubs

Houston’s crop of nightlife hotspots pumps up the energy for all types of clubgoers.

10/03/2022 By Amarie Gipson With Shelby Stewart and Daniel Renfrow

¡SALUD!

This New Downtown Tequila Bar Will Deliver Your Food by Dumbwaiter

Real Agave features high-end tequilas and other spirits complimented by Mexican-inspired cuisine.

09/13/2022 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

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