Captain Foxheart's Bad News Bar & Spirits Lodge is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Downtown Houston, Houston.

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

8.5
308 1/2 Main St, Houston, TX
Cocktail Bar · 42 tips and reviews

Deb G.Deb Gee: Beautiful space with cocktails by the best in town! Check out the patio balcony too.

Andrew K.Andrew Kemp: Great cocktails much like anvil. Little pricey but you do get what you pay for. Like of like 45 people in the bar so prob go on a weekday or get there early

David C.David Carr: Balcony overlooking main street is pretty awesome. Great cocktails.

Hearsay Gastro Lounge is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Downtown Houston, Houston.

2. Hearsay Gastro Lounge

8.6
218 Travis St (at Congress St), Houston, TX
New American Restaurant · 105 tips and reviews

John F.John Frels: Probably some of the best Mixologist in town.....tell them what you like and let them surprise you!

Marissa L J.Marissa L Jenkins: Great Burger...Great Steak...Great Cocktails!

Shane K.Shane Kville: Wow. Swordfish pineapple risotto. Best entree I've had in a while. And the cocktails are unique and delicious. Friendly staff too.

The Original OKRA Charity Saloon is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Downtown Houston, Houston.

3. The Original OKRA Charity Saloon

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

EaterEater: The vibe in this historic space is so good that it merits a visit. With Anvil veteran Mike Criss leading the way, the cocktail program will be solid.

Mario R.Mario Rios: The staff is very friendly and do a great job. I highly recommend Southside cocktail! It does get packed, so be patient with the door guys.

TraciTraci: Super cool place in historic downtown Houston. The cocktails are awesome & the bartender is friendly. Vote per drink on a charity to support each month.

Xochi is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Downtown Houston, Houston.

4. Xochi

8.8
1777 Walker St Ste A, Houston, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 24 tips and reviews

L b.L b: From the cocktails to the corn soup to the duck- everything is absolutely wonderful.

Craig M.Craig Mullins: Great cocktails... and I thoroughly enjoyed the suckling pig

Christy L.Christy Landes: Wow! We loved cabrito tacos, ceviche, duck mole and pulpo. Delicious selection of mexcal cocktails. Deserves it spot right now at the top in houston!

The Grove is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Downtown Houston, Houston.

5. The Grove

8.6
1611 Lamar St (Dallas), Houston, TX
New American Restaurant · 74 tips and reviews

AlmostVeggies.comAlmostVeggies.com: Try the Clear Spicy Bloody Mary. It consists of Hangar One Organic Chipotle Vodka served with house made tomato water & basil. The bartender is super yummy! Read more.

CultureMap HoustonCultureMap Houston: Try the hummus, it's served with a cornucopia of delightful veggies. Also, the pomegranate screwdriver is top notch.

Christi B.Christi Borden: Try the San Antonio Missions Martini - Delicious end if evening cocktail expertly prepared by Kirsen.

Public Services Wine & Whiskey is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Downtown Houston, Houston.

6. Public Services Wine & Whiskey

8.2
202 Travis St Ste 100 (Franklin St), Houston, TX
Wine Bar · 12 tips and reviews

KathrineKathrine: Just come for the whisky or wine selection; not ideal for cocktails.

Kathryn A.Kathryn Anderson: Old world charm. Large space. Good cocktails.

Ricky A.Ricky A: $5 old fashions during happy hour. Beautiful bar too. Good classy music. Relaxing place to chill.

Four Seasons Hotel Houston is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Downtown Houston, Houston.

7. Four Seasons Hotel Houston

8.3
1300 Lamar St (at Caroline St), Houston, TX
Hotel · 46 tips and reviews

ArtJonakArtJonak: Cosmopolitan elegance + refined Southern charm... love the H'town 4 Seasons! Plus 404 newly renovated rooms, including 12 suites... :)

Jan Erik J.Jan Erik Johansson: The Bar at the Quattro's is worth visit. Try the 100 yard dash cocktail.

Zach R.Zach R: Good cocktail bar.

The Nightingale Room is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Downtown Houston, Houston.

8. The Nightingale Room

7.6
308 Main St, Houston, TX
Lounge · 17 tips and reviews

PatrickPatrick: Usually this place got crowded fast. Try the Long Island and the champaign cocktails. Dark and stormy wasn't mine at all. Great staff with great bar and mixing skills. Music is also good.

Liss V.Liss V.: Loved this bar, the service, and the great cocktails

Zach R.Zach R: Great cocktails, but the atmosphere is like a frat party.

La Fisheria is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Downtown Houston, Houston.

9. La Fisheria

8.7
213 Milam St (Franklin St), Houston, TX
Mexican Restaurant · Downt · 24 tips and reviews

La FisheriaLa Fisheria: Happy Hour, anyone? Come visit us! $7 Appetizers $3 Drafts and half price Cocktails. Mon - Friday 3 - 7pm. :)

Houston PressHouston Press: Top-notch Mexican seafood restaurant located downtown, serving a range of coastal dishes like ceviches, tostadas & tacos-all delicious & beautifully plated. Cocktails like Mezcal Martini were perfect! Read more.

Houston Press Street Team M.Houston Press Street Team Manager: Top-notch Mexican seafood restaurant located downtown, serving a range of coastal dishes like ceviches, tostadas & tacos-all delicious & beautifully plated. Cocktails like Mezcal Martini were perfect!

Dean's Downtown is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Downtown Houston, Houston.

10. Dean's Downtown

7.8
316 Main St, Houston, TX
Bar · 22 tips and reviews

Mohit B.Mohit Bangia: Great ambiance and full of Houston history. Try the old fashioned

Brad S.Brad Slavin: Super cool atmosphere. Almost a speakeasy feel. Great old fashioned with house-made orange bitters.

RellRell: The old Fashioned's are top notch. Check out the low key Karaoke night also

Guadalajara del Centro is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Downtown Houston, Houston.

11. Guadalajara del Centro

7.7
1201 San Jacinto St, Houston, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 80 tips and reviews

Nivine Z.Nivine Zakhari: Try the ceviche. And mojitos!

MISSLISAMISSLISA: Get the the original blackberry-promegranate mojito

GlenntheGreatGlenntheGreat: Get in on their amazing 2-7PM HAPPY HOUR, including $4 tapas appetizers and $2 off all margaritas and mojitos! Food and atmosphere...top notch and tasty!

Houston Watch Co. is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Downtown Houston, Houston.

12. Houston Watch Co.

8.5
913 Franklin St (Main St.), Houston, TX
Bar · 5 tips and reviews

Zach R.Zach R: A hidden gem. Amazing cocktails. The owners have a great story as well.

Svitlana K.Svitlana Kisilova: Amazing bar with a history behind it! Bartenders love their job and will make you a perfect cocktail. Music is creating the atmosphere you need on Friday evening!

David R.David Reed: Whiskey Whiskey Whiskey

Pappas Bros. Steakhouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Downtown Houston, Houston.

13. Pappas Bros. Steakhouse

9.1
1200 McKinney St, Houston, TX
Steakhouse · 22 tips and reviews

Michael B.Michael Birley: Terrific new venue. Great Cocktails, great wine list, great steaks, great staff and a great buzz. Well done Hannah and the team

Christy L.Christy Landes: Get a martini with blue cheese olives at the bar. Great steaks of course but their chilled seafood is also tops: shrimp cocktail and king crab. Bread is worth the carbs!

Rayshawn W.Rayshawn Williams: Any chocolate lover will love this dessert. Highly recommended especially if you like chocolate turtle candy.

Warren's Inn is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Downtown Houston, Houston.

14. Warren's Inn

7.1
307 Travis St, Houston, TX
Dive Bar · 36 tips and reviews

Houston PressHouston Press: 2010 Best of Houston® Winner for Best Bar Downtown: If you do find yourself a little tipsy after a some martinis, try the tasty egg salad or tuna sandwiches w/a side of deliciously salty potato chips.

Renia L.Renia Lusby: Their dirty martinis are yummy. . Ask for extra olives. The lady at the bar seems mean at first but she's okay :-)

Laura C.Laura Chan: Best of Houston 2011 - Top 5 Martinis - #1

Boomtown Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Downtown Houston, Houston.

15. Boomtown Coffee

8.1
300 Main St (Congress), Houston, TX
Coffee Shop · 9 tips and reviews

Tere P.Tere Perry: Daily dining for Breakfast & Lunch, plus choices of Beer, Wine and Cocktails. The Nutty Milk Punch is like dessert in a glass, with a kick...pecan vodka, frangelico, almond milk and cold brew coffee.

Werner S.Werner Seibert: We came for breakfast and we had a great time and food. Staff was very nice. We ordered the smoked salmon which was delicious and we also got a pitcher of Mimosas which were also really good.

Samuel O.Samuel Owens: Ok so it’s not on the menu. But get double espresso, a coconut water, and a glass of ice. And pour espresso over ice and top with coconut water. Yum yum!!!