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23 Houston Bars That You've Got To Check Out

1. 13 Celsius

9.2
3000 Caroline St (Anita), Houston, TX
Wine Bar · 65 tips and reviews

My Table MagazineMy Table Magazine: Everything centers on wine here, including the small but well-considered menu of small bites and paninis. The wine list is well-organized and the selection appeals to both... Read more.

2. Anvil Bar & Refuge

9.1
1424 Westheimer Rd (at Windsor St.), Houston, TX
Cocktail Bar · 183 tips and reviews

My Table MagazineMy Table Magazine: The cocktail bar has always had tasty food options (Sunday brunch RIP!) and we’re particularly partial to the warm pretzels and curry eggs... Read more.

3. Captain Foxheart's Bad News Bar & Spirits Lodge

8.6
308 1/2 Main St, Houston, TX
Cocktail Bar · 42 tips and reviews

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4. Cottonwood

8.6
3422 N Shepherd Dr (34th Street), Houston, TX
Beer Garden · 82 tips and reviews

My Table MagazineMy Table Magazine: Cottonwood, with its outdoor benches and big pavilion, feels a bit like the kind of venue that would be good for a community barbecue. There actually are quite... Read more.

5. Double Trouble Caffeine & Cocktails

8.6
3622 Main St (at Winbern St.), Houston, TX
Coffee Shop · 54 tips and reviews

My Table MagazineMy Table Magazine: The combo of Greenway Coffee espresso and WiFi makes Double Trouble a perfect morning hangout for telecommuters and students. In the afternoons and evenings, they turn out... Read more.

6. Down House

1801 Yale St (W 18th St), Houston, TX
New American Restaurant · 120 tips and reviews

My Table MagazineMy Table Magazine: Down House is great for breakfast, lunch and dinner and has an appropriate cocktail to go with each. You can bring... Read more.

7. El Gran Malo

2307 Ella Blvd (at 23rd), Houston, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 69 tips and reviews

My Table MagazineMy Table Magazine: Fun and funky El Gran Malo has dozens of tequilas infused with just about anything you can imagine: cinnamon, beets, ghost peppers, you name it. The hearty Mexican food helps balance out any overze... Read more.

8. Goro & Gun

306 Main St (Congress), Houston, TX
Noodle Restaurant · 32 tips and reviews

My Table MagazineMy Table Magazine: Goro & Gun – the restaurant takes its name from the 1985 Japanese comedy film, Tampopo – is much more than a ramen shop. The bar takes up a good third of the total space... Read more.

9. Grand Prize Bar

8.0
1010 Banks St (at Montrose Blvd), Houston, TX
Dive Bar · 63 tips and reviews

My Table MagazineMy Table Magazine: Grand Prize (1010 Banks St.) tested the waters last year when it started hosting biweekly “Ghetto Dinners,” and chefs Adam Dorris, Will Walsh and ... Read more.

10. Liberty Station

7.3
2101 Washington Ave (at Henderson St.), Houston, TX
Bar · 39 tips and reviews

My Table MagazineMy Table Magazine: This is one of the better things about Washington Avenue, but “better” doesn’t necessarily mean “fancy.” The laid-back former gas station has a... Read more.

11. Max's Wine Dive

8.3
4720 Washington Ave (at Shepherd Dr), Houston, TX
Southern Food Restaurant · 119 tips and reviews

My Table MagazineMy Table Magazine: At Max’s, you’re encouraged to pair their wines with the menu of next-level comfort food, like truffled macaroni and... Read more.

12. Mongoose vs Cobra

8.2
1011 McGowen St (Fannin), Houston, TX
Beer Garden · 65 tips and reviews

My Table MagazineMy Table Magazine: Come here for the interesting selection of craft beers pulled from a space age-looking preservation system. They go great with the... Read more.

13. Petrol Station

985 Wakefield Dr (at Golf Drive), Houston, TX
Bar · 101 tips and reviews

My Table MagazineMy Table Magazine: This neighborhood hangout draws in beer nerds from all over the city who are seeking the judicious selection of sought-after beers as well as local favorites. The burgers and vegetarian offerings... Read more.

14. TABLE on Post Oak

1800 Post Oak Blvd Ste 6110, Houston, TX
New American Restaurant · 41 tips and reviews

My Table MagazineMy Table Magazine: The bar on the ground floor of Philippe Restaurant has one of the best selections of rosés in town. Hit up happy hour to take advantage of 50% off open bottles. Read more.

15. Poison Girl

8.2
1641 Westheimer Rd Ste B (at Dunlavy St), Houston, TX
Whisky Bar · 75 tips and reviews

My Table MagazineMy Table Magazine: Tucked away in the middle of a small Montrose shopping center, Poison Girl has pinball machines, cheap Lone Star and good whiskey. Read more.

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16. Reserve 101

8.7
1201 Caroline St (Dallas), Houston, TX
Whisky Bar · 38 tips and reviews

My Table MagazineMy Table Magazine: A friendly staff and the printed list are both good tools for navigation. The list is painstakingly organized by region and includes some parts of the world that made me raise my eyebrows. Read more.

17. Sonoma Wine Bar & Restaurant

8.1
801 Studewood St (8th Street), Houston, TX
Wine Bar · 18 tips and reviews

My Table MagazineMy Table Magazine: These wine bars are comfortable neighborhood spots for enjoying a glass or a bottle. The newer Heights location also has an outdoor second-story patio, perfect for catching a breeze. Read more.

18. Flying Saucer Draught Emporium

8.7
15929 City Walk (at Texas Ave), Sugar Land, TX
Beer Garden · Sugar Land Town Square · 84 tips and reviews

My Table MagazineMy Table Magazine: The walls are covered with brass plates earned by diehards (here they’re referred to as “Masters of the Universe,” thank you very much) who tasted 200 beers. Read more.

19. The Hay Merchant

1100 Westheimer Rd (at Yoakum Blvd.), Houston, TX
Beer Garden · 162 tips and reviews

My Table MagazineMy Table Magazine: Hay Merchant is a craft beer lover’s dream. A best-in-class draft system dispenses some of the truest, purest pours I’ve ever had the pleasure of tasting. Some of the ones I’ve tried are... Read more.

20. The Original OKRA Charity Saloon

8.2
924 Congress St (Main St.), Houston, TX
Cocktail Bar · 57 tips and reviews

My Table MagazineMy Table Magazine: There’s nothing to not love. It’s housed in a beautiful old building. During the day, lots of light comes through the skylights. Each month, proceeds from purchases go to one of four charitable... Read more.

21. The Tasting Room

818 Town and Country Blvd, Houston, TX
Wine Bar · 35 tips and reviews

My Table MagazineMy Table Magazine: There are now three Tasting Rooms in Houston, and the concept has spread from here to other cities. Good food, too, at the bigger locations in Uptown Park and CityCentre. Read more.

22. Underbelly

1100 Westheimer Rd (Waugh Dr), Houston, TX
New American Restaurant · 94 tips and reviews

My Table MagazineMy Table Magazine: The tongue-in-cheek, illustrated wine list dares you to rethink all of your assumptions about wine. There’s something here for everyone, whether you like sparklers, rosés, sweet, not sweet, Old Wo... Read more.

23. The Vine Room

12420 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX
Wine Bar · 3 tips and reviews

My Table MagazineMy Table Magazine: This Memorial-area refuge is practically one big comfy living room, overseen by proprietor Joe Rippey. It is one of the city’s original wine bars. Read more.