ANCIENT FUN

A New Babylon-Themed Nightclub Opens in Midtown This Weekend

The nightclub, fittingly called Babylon, is kicking things off this weekend with lots of house music and, controversially, exotic animals.

07/06/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

Bars And Lounges

These Urban Bars and Lounges Put a Unique Twist on Houston Dining

From fast-casual hideouts to flashy and vibrant bars, Houston has it all.

12/31/2021 By Shelby Stewart

A New Experience

Anime-Inspired Nightclub Finds Its Way to Houston

Zenaku is the first of its kind here in Space City.

11/10/2021 By Sofia Gonzalez Edited by Shelby Stewart

This is Halloween

5 Things to Do in Houston This Weekend, October 29-31

Celebrate Halloween the Houston way this weekened.

10/28/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Luxury nightlife

Sekai Hospitality to Bring Two New Luxe Nightclubs to H-town

The new nightclubs will feature state-of-the-art design.

08/04/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Cough Cough

Covering Food in a Year with the Coronavirus: Just Wear a Mask

How to sum up the last 365 days? It's messy.

03/08/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Not a Good Look

Turner vs Bow Wow, and the Coronavirus Club Problem

A weekend of parties during a pandemic? Couldn't be us (except of course it's us).

01/19/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Staying positive

The Faces of Houston's Frozen Nightlife

Bayou City musicians talk about the toll of the coronavirus crisis on their careers.

05/06/2020 Photography by Marco Torres

Best New Bars

Is Present Company the Most Instagrammable Bar in Houston?

This Montrose adult playground represents a new breed of bars.

12/01/2019 By Abby Ledoux

In With the New

Rediscovering Houston’s Bar Scene

A trip to a new local watering hole makes one editor feel young again.

12/01/2019 By Catherine Matusow

Dancing in the Dark

How Does a Blind Drag Queen Do Her Makeup?

And other important questions for Alexis Nicole Whitney.

02/05/2016 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Fixer Supper

Whither Free Bar Food? (And We Don't Mean Mixed Nuts)

There are still a few places where free home-cooked meals are the order of the day.

02/01/2016 By Roxanna Asgarian

Best Bars 2016

The 5 Hottest Spots in the Galleria and Uptown

Beginning with the best bar for pretending the Richmond Strip never went away.

02/01/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Best Bars 2016

Our 5 Favorite Dives in the Heights

Starting with the best bar for pretending the new Heights ever happened.

02/01/2016 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Best Bars

The 10 Best Bars in River Oaks and Upper Kirby

Including the top spot for potentially drinking next to the Bush family.

02/01/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Best Bars 2016

Where to Drink Right Now in Rice Village and Bellaire

Including the best bar for crossing off a Houston bucket list item.

02/01/2016 By Alice Levitt

Best Bars 2016

Our 5 Favorite Lounges in Southwest Houston

Starting with the best bar for catching a Chinese alt-pop band.

02/01/2016 By Alice Levitt

Best Bars 2016

The 5 Best Bars in the West and Northwest

Including the best bar for Mom to unwind with her friends.

02/01/2016 By Jeff Balke

Best Bars

Where to Drink Right Now in The Woodlands and Spring

Beginning with the best bar for brunching.

02/01/2016 By Nick Esquer

Best Bars 2016

The Montrose Must-Drink List

Including the best bar for pretending “new” Montrose never happened.

02/01/2016 By Nick Esquer