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La Carafe
Wine Bar$$$$
Houston
The experts at The Wall Street Journal and Houston Press recommend this place
"Oldest operating building in Houston (http://bit.ly/a31m89)."(7 Tips)
"Upstairs patio is the best place to enjoy a beer"(6 Tips)
"2012 Best of Houston Winner: Best Jukebox."(5 Tips)
"Outdoor patio upstairs."(3 Tips)
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Angie OsmanskiMay 29, 2017Cash only bar that is 1 of the oldest bars in the city. Only serves wine and beer. Check out the candles and old fashioned cash register on the 1st floor. Outdoor patio on 2nd floor to overlook city
Jonathan WebberDecember 28, 2016This is a one of a kind place to grab a drink. Great atmosphere, nice people, and reasonable drinks--oh and a great juke. Wish I lived closer.Upvoted 3 days ago
Upstairs is only open after nine on the weekends and if you want the upstairs bartenders to get mad at you bring a drink up the stairs. Be nice.
The Wall Street JournalAugust 3, 2014Grab a candlelit table and see if you can hear the ghost of Carl, a dearly departed bartender, rattling around upstairs. Read more- The Wall Street JournalAugust 3, 2014Tis romantic stop has a great wine selection and a terrific jukebox (Cowboy Junkies and Houston's own Archie Bell & the Drells? Heaven). Read more
Simple wine and beer menu. Love the old vibe of the place.
- JacobJune 17, 2010Oldest operating building in Houston (http://bit.ly/a31m89). Stare at the bar carvings, put a couple bucks in the jukebox and check out the upstairs balcony (weekends only). Oh, and bring cash.
- Houston PressJanuary 2, 20132012 Best of Houston Winner: Best Jukebox. Check out more Houston Press Winners here:http://www.houstonpress.com/bestof/ Or go moblie with the free Best Of app
Camila CahhFebruary 9, 2017Houston's oldest building?!? Is nice experience take a glass of wine chats your neighbors sets en feel like
Loisaida Sam SandbergMarch 16, 2013This is the best place in all of Houston. Cycle friendly, kind people, good beer - a real gem. Enjoy it.
Ross AhyaJuly 1, 2018Classic beer and wine dive bar. Oldest in Houston, opened in 1860 and still going strong
PHB TitleJuly 2, 2012I found this place on a recent business trip to Houston. Was inconvenienced by the fact that they didnt accept credit cards, but it was a nice place all the same.
Interesting building. Great deck area. Decent prices. Friendly service.
Love this place... Thx for the recommendation from #TeamTightBootyBootCampTrainer
Adam WagnerJune 23, 2013Very dimly lit, laid-back, wooden furniture & bar, cash-only, candlelit and incredible decorations
Rachel GossMay 25, 2023Oldest continually operating bar in Texas. Supposedly Bonnie and Clyde passed through here.
CultureMap HoustonJuly 14, 2011Make a practice of carrying cash if you want to make this haunted, dusty escape your spot. They don't accept plastic of any kind.- Ernest HillMay 7, 2011Beautiful decor. Reasonable prices. Outdoor patio upstairs. Like it. Good music
- Upstairs patio is the best place to enjoy a beer, at this historic bar.
Donald WendtSeptember 15, 2011Sell cigarettes and have an ATM machine. Don't serve the hard stuff. Cool old timey cash register. Very dark inside.
Put another dime in the jukebox and make bets on how long that candle has really been burning.
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Wine Menu
Open until 2:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- Noon–2:00 AM
- Sat–Sun
- 1:00 PM–2:00 AM
(713) 229-9399
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Outdoor Seating
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