On the Rocks

Where Is the Best Strawberry Margarita in Houston?

The he said, she said of one of Space City's favorite drinks.

03/08/2017 By Beth Levine

Incandescent

New Gastropub Edison Had Us at Big Bulbs

And they double had us at Duck & Pancakes.

02/24/2017 By Beth Levine

Birthday Beers

Hay Merchant Celebrates Its Fifth Anniversary Thursday

The Montrose beer bar celebrates its birthday with special prices on taps and rare beers from the cellar.

02/22/2017 By Nath Pizzolatto

On the Waterfront

Where Do Astronauts (with Good Taste) Drink? Chelsea Wine Bar

This quaint local bar has more than Gulf views to recommend it.

02/03/2017 By Emily Juhasz

Cheers!

Bobby Heugel Quietly Opens a New Downtown Cocktail Bar

Tongue-Cut Sparrow promises to be "an ambitious formal cocktail bar."

01/27/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

Pour

Amid an Onslaught of Openings, Local Breweries Fight to Stand Out

Overwhelmed? Begin a pilgrimage along the new brew trail with our top picks.

01/23/2017 By Jenna K. White

Ice House

Our 5 Favorite Spotify Playlists from Houston Hotspots

Who needs a jukebox when you have a bar owner with really good taste?

01/23/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Leather & Wood

The Four Seasons' Bayou & Bottle Opens

Chef Richard Sandoval calls the lobby bar "the living room of Houston."

01/19/2017 By Alice Levitt

Everybody Rise

Testing Pappas Bros. Steakhouse’s New Cocktails

No Vodka Stingers, but still good enough for Ladies Who Lunch (or Dames Who Dine).

01/16/2017 By Joanna O'Leary

Biltong Bloody Mary

You Should Try Peli Peli's New Cocktail Program

New bar director Edwin Hui is bringing the South African restaurant's drinks on a global tour.

01/03/2017 By Alice Levitt

Strange But True

What Is Houston's Most Geo-Tagged Eatery?

The answer will almost certainly surprise you. We're not just saying that.

01/02/2017 By Alice Levitt

Happy Hour Guide

5 Dog-Friendly Drinkeries For You and Your Pup

Your furry family members are welcome at these Paws on Patio-approved spots.

12/28/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Happy Hour Guide

A Breath of Fresh Air: 7 Sunny al Fresco Spots

What winter?

12/28/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Happy Hour Guide

What Are You Looking for in a Happy Hour?

We've got the best bars for stuffing your face, getting a cutie's phone number, two-stepping for free and more

12/28/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Happy Hour Guide

Happy Hour: An Etiquette Guide

The serial abuses observed most often in Houston’s taverns and tap houses, and how to correct them

12/28/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Shark Sandwich

The Fall Cocktails at Harold’s Tap Room Go Up To Eleven

"Like, OMG," these drinks are irresistible.

11/17/2016 By Joanna O'Leary

Spooks & Spirits

Ninja Ramen Is Dressing Up as Anvil for Halloween

Who said only human beings could rock a Halloween costume?

10/29/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Ice House

Where Have All the Dive Bars Gone?

Charting the demise of the Inner Loop dive bar, an increasingly endangered species

10/24/2016 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Hidden Houston

Where’s Your Sign?

How to find four of Houston’s most hidden bars

10/24/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Pour

Canard Preaches the Gospel of Chartreuse

“We appreciate not only the versatility of Chartreuse but also the tradition and history.”

10/24/2016 By Jenna K. White