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  • Eight Row Flint

    Eight Row Flint

    EIGHT ROW FLINT
    EIGHT ROW FLINT

    1038 Yale St.

    Houston, TX 77008

    (832) 767-4002

    EIGHT ROW FLINT

    Whiskey, beer, and tacos—you really only need to excel at one component of this holy trinity to survive in Houston, but somehow this Agricole Hospitality number manages all three at both its OG Heights locale and newer, bigger space in the East End. Hit either to find its 100+ selections of whiskey, including proprietary barrels of bourbon hand-selected by beverage director Morgan Weber. Sip house Old Fashioneds and Green Chile Ranchwaters, play games of ring toss for prizes, and fuel up with superior eats from Berkshire carnitas tacos to Sonora dogs that pair perfectly with house margs. And if you’re over in EaDo, also check out sibling establishment and breezy cocktail emporium Miss Carousel, where the vibe is domestic-chic, the drinks are seriously tasty, and the patio space leaves picturesque nights wanting for nothing.

  • Julep

    Julep

    1919 Washington Avenue

    Houston, TX 77007

    (832) 371-7715

    JULEP

    Julep is a classic cocktail bar highlighting the global flavors of our city and the cultures and experiences of our staff. 

    Our dedication to quality and style has landed us a James Beard Award for Outstanding Bar Program and a spot among North America’s 50 Best Bars in 2022, but it’s our dedication to our customers that has kept us in the hearts of Houstonians for almost a decade. Grab a seat in our intimate bar or cozy up in the parlor with a hand-crafted drink and snacks from our expertly curated menu–you’re welcome here. Housed in an industrial, 1880s-era uniform factory and making Houstonians swoon since 2014, this Southern charmer creates masterful odes to the bar’s namesake drink. We’d be satisfied if they stopped there, but bourbon boss Alba Huerta ups the game with a flourish of back porch inspirations that read like a history book of the South—bold Sazeracs, Creole rums, and seasonally refreshed cocktails like the zucchini vodka and walnut oil-kissed Boomslang. Though it’s been around for nearly a decade, Julep’s fast become a timeless Houston institution.

  • Lei Low

    Lei Low

    LEI LOW BAR
    LEI LOW BAR

    6412 Main St.

    Houston, TX 77009

    (713) 380-2968

    LEI LOW BAR

    We are a tiny Tiki Oasis in the heart of Htown. Paradise awaits!

    At Lei Low, a tiki bar in the Heights, paradise awaits, or at least a bar back with every kind of rum you could imagine. The tiny space, decked out with grass cloth, palm trees, and tropical tchotchkes galore, serves up some seriously potent cocktails. There’s the classics like a Navy Grog or Singapore Sling, but you can knock back large-format cocktails made to split between two to four people. Or visit during Happy Hour, like Mai Tai Tuesday, or join the Land Lover’s Rum Club and get 25% off on Sundays.

  • Oporto Fooding House & Wine

    Oporto Fooding House & Wine

    OPORTO FOODING HOUSE & WINE
    OPORTO FOODING HOUSE & WINE

    125 West Gray Street

    Houston, TX 77019

    (713) -528-0115

    OPORTO

    Fooding House & Wine

    Is the evolution of Oporto Wine Cafe, a food & wine bar concept founded in 2006 by Rick Di Virgilio. A rustic Portuguese inspired menu with a boutique old world wine list and a proper cocktail bar alongside a cafe. An original all day cafe and bar was born! At Oporto Fooding House & Wine you can expect Portuguese food and crisp cocktails in a warm and airy environment. If you’re dining solo, grab a spot at the marble countertops shiny enough for an HGTV cameo, order some roasted chorizo and peppers, and sip on a sweet caipirinhas stuffed with lime. The fun, chic space creates a welcoming atmosphere where guests can munch and mingle over Portuguese and Indian-influenced tapas while peering into the beautiful open kitchen. It also has a thoughtful roster of over 50 boutique wines, including the largest Portuguese wine collection in the city.

  • Anvil Bar & Refuge

    Anvil Bar & Refuge

    ANVIL BAR & REFUGE
    ANVIL BAR & REFUGE

    1424 Westheimer Rd.

    Houston, TX 77006

    ANVIL BAR & REFUGE

    Bobby Heugel’s first Houston bar, which arguably launched the city’s now thriving drinks scene, has been around for some time, yet has remained the number-one spot for classic cocktails in Texas. The brass-accented, high-energy joint continually offers a list of 100 classic and eight seasonal house creations on the menu. These come from well-trained, sociable staff who have themselves built up a loyal crowd of regulars. Beyond the excellent drinks, there’s a good list of appropriately salty snacks and an eclectic clientele of cocktail enthusiasts who make great drinking buddies.

  • Sambuca

    Sambuca

    909 Texas Avenue

    Houston, TX 77002

    (713) 224-5299

    SAMBUCA

    Dine. Dance. Entertain.

    At Sambuca, we think friends, family, food and fun are what life should be about. Our philosophy is shared with all who walk into our restaurants. Sambuca features savory new American food and modern cocktails that will tempt any palate and nourish the soul. Our nightly live music will engage our guests in the energetic vibe of the restaurant, reminding them to enjoy the simple pleasures of life. We throw a party—a really great party–for our guests every night!

    Business people frequent the restaurant for lunch; business travelers enjoy our upscale casual dining and entertainment; corporate and social groups take advantage of Sambuca’s first-class event planning; locals stop by for happy hour and dinner; and weekend dance bands bring out the party people.

  • Trez Bistro & Wine Bar

    920 Studemont St

    Houston, TX 77007

    (281) 501-1788

    About Us.

    Located in the heart of Houston Heights, Trez Bistro & Wine Bar is the perfect destination for food and wine enthusiasts looking for an elevated and unforgettable dining experience. 

    Our bistro offers a unique fusion of southern and Cajun flavors, featuring locally sourced ingredients and fresh produce. From appetizers to entrees, our dishes are made with care and precision, providing an exceptional dining experience that is sure to delight your taste buds.​

    Whether you’re looking for a romantic evening out with dinner and live music, happy hour with coworkers, or a gathering with friends and family for brunch, our intimate and inviting atmosphere is perfect for any occasion. Come visit us and discover why we were voted one of the Best Wine Bars in Houston Texas!

    Serving Communities 
    & Local Artists.

    Trez Bistro & Wine Bar is more than just a bistro and wine bar – we’re advocates for serving others in our local and surrounding communities. We are committed to supporting our community by partnering with local businesses, by providing a platform for local artists to display and sell their work, highlighting various causes and organizations, and giving back through charitable donations and fundraisers.

    Our Ambiance.

    The Perfect Space to Wine and Dine 

    The experience we provide at Trez is intentional. We present you live music selections with some of Houston’s most popular DJs, local artists, and bands. All to provide an eclectic, intimate, and unique dining experience.  

    Our dining tables are specially designed by a local artist, William Lloyd. He designed each table differently which shares the “Story of Trez.” Under each table, he personally autographed them to signify his artistic design. 

    The art, that adorns the walls of Trez, is carefully curated by Carla Bisong of Bisong Art Gallery. Each art piece is for sale and provides local artists, a platform to showcase their creativity.  

    We would like for you to imagine- intimate dining in an art gallery, beautifully crafted cocktails, exquisite boutique wines, French and Cajun-inspired food; all with a humble mission to serve the community! 

    Welcome to Trez Bistro and Wine Bar, your delightful experience waits!


  • 13 Celsius Wine Bar

    3000 Caroline St

    Houston, TX 77004

    (713) 529-8466

     

    Our goal is to not only emulate the wine bars and enotecas of Europe but to surpass them in quality and range of selection.

    13 is housed in a 1920s-era Mediterranean-style building in an often forgotten portion of Midtown in Houston, Texas. The building was originally constructed as Jenning’s Cleaners and Dyeing Shoppe and operated as such until 2004. Rather than raze this aging structure and build anew, we chose to harness the underlying beauty of its original character by preserving key components to the space such as an entirely intact pressed tin ceiling and an open-air courtyard created (by the building’s own volition) when a portion of the roof fell. We built a 40-foot bar of antiqued white Carrera marble and furnished the space with furniture salvaged from a historic Houston institution, the Warwick Hotel. We complement our wines with a dynamic cheese and charcuterie program, fill empty bellies with impressive panini, and satisfy a sweet tooth with handmade truffles. We also cultivate an aggressive hops and water program with over 30 bottled beers highlighting seasonal and small-production brews. We design wine flights, host wine tastings, and make our entire collection available for retail purchase. We also partner with outstanding local chefs to create wine-centric dinners and special events throughout the year.

  • Virtuoso by David Adickes

    David Adickes's
    David Adickes’s “Virtuoso,”

    615 Prairie Street

    Houston, Texas, 77002, USA

    David Adickes’s “Virtuoso,”

    Virtuoso has the distinction of being the first larger-than-life sculpture to emerge from the hands of artist and sculptor David Adickes. In the early 1980s, he created the 36-foot tall, 21-ton sculpture on a commission from the developer of Lyric Centre, the office building behind it.

    Developer Joe Russo asked for a piece of public art that paid homage to music, dance and performing arts, making it a fitting neighbor for the adjacent Theater District

    The completed abstract sculpture depicts a giant cello, being played by mustachioed and goateed player, who is completely invisible except for his head, hands and bow. Behind the cello are a trio of abstract orchestra members, on a more life-size scale, playing a violin, upright bass and a flute.

    With bodies reminiscent of string instruments, their hands are attached to seemingly invisible arms. If you stand close enough, and traffic is quiet, you can hear a classical soundtrack playing at the sculpture.

    Original Critical Reception of Virtuoso

    Virtuoso was polarizing when it first debuted in 1983, with critics and many residents panning Adickes’ work. But the work proved popular amongst many Houstonians and over the years most critics have accepted and embraced it as a piece of pop art that’s at home in Houston.

    David Adickes Larger-than-Life Pop Art

    Of course, Adickes went on to create other giant pieces in his workshop including 36-foot abstract statues of The Beatles in their Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band finery, the realistic 18-foot busts of U.S. and Texas presidents, the 67-foot Sam Houston Statue along I-45 in Huntsville, and the “We Love Houston” sign.

  • Seven Wonders

    Seven Wonders

    Buffalo Bayou Partnership SEVEN WONDERS
    Buffalo Bayou Partnership SEVEN WONDERS

    Wortham Center Theater
    501 Texas Avenue
    Houston, Texas 77002


    SEVEN WONDERS

    The public art at Buffalo Bayou’s Sesquicentennial Park is hard to miss. Seven 70-foot-tall pillars, known as the “Seven Wonders,” flank the park’s Promenade and Preston Avenue Bridge. Each column, designed by Mel Chin, contains 150 drawings, created by 1,050 local schoolchildren. With the help of artists Rachael Splinter and Helen Nagge, Chin translated the drawings into a computer image and then etched them into the pillars’ stainless steel with a laser. The student artists, who were 12 years old when the pillars went up in 1998, were all born in 1986, the year Houston celebrated its 150th birthday. The themes of the tiny works—agriculture, manufacturing, medicine and technology—fit into the context of the city’s history. At night, “Seven Wonders” gives off a lantern-like glow, illuminating the park and buildings around it.