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Set in Houston's oldest building (1848 or thereabouts), La Carafe has to be the city’s most atmospheric bar. It's a warmly lit drinking den, with exposed…
Must-see nightlife in Houston
Captain Foxheart’s Bad News Bar & Spirit Lodge
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On restaurant-lined Main St, look for the door marked with law offices, then ascend the stairs to this elegant cocktail hideaway. Take a seat at the long…
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A simple shack with an edgy Warehouse District vibe, Moon Tower Inn draws a lively crowd of young and old. They hunker down at picnic tables in its huge…
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One of the biggest and best patios on the Washington nightlife strip. Picnic tables are close together, so you'll get to know your neighbors as you tip…
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Housed in a 1950s-era tire store, and still with the original bare-brick walls and industrial piping, this bar has got one of the best beer selections in…
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Texas' oldest 'ice house' (where people really used to come to get their ice; now an open-air boozer) draws the crowds, from bikers to lawyers. We think…
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Take an arty interior with vintage pinball games, add a festive back patio with a baby-boomer-friendly Kool Aid man statue, and you get one very cool,…
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Open for early-morning coffee and breakfast tacos through to late-night cocktails and house-smoked brisket sliders, Onion Creek is the quintessential…
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The only bar in Houston to keep a completely temperature-controlled wine cellar has an earthy Italian enoteca (wine bar) feel. Knowledgeable bartenders…
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It may be fairly new but this is already a classic Heights bar, given its huge patio, cheery yet juiced crowds, live music and good, cheap eats from the…
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Great drinks (especially the margaritas), music and good times are the norm at this two-story house, complete with wraparound porches. There's tasty,…
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This popular Montrose gastropub has a dazzling selection of craft beers on draft from around the US and the globe, with everything from easy-drinking…
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A jukebox and a vast selection of wines by the glass in a coffee shop? Yes, please. OK, so not everyone's discussing Greek philosophy here, but the…
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You really can't get more kicked-back than a giant shaded deck with sports on the TVs and so many beers on tap. One of several around town, the Rice…
Flying Saucer Draught Emporium
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At this big beer bar there are more than 200 types of brews, including drafts from local Houston microbreweries like St Arnold and elsewhere in Texas…
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English pubs in this town are commonplace, but not ones in gorgeous brick buildings with lovely patios and giant outdoor chess games. There's typical pub…
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Start out on the chill back patio at this long-running – and welcoming – women's bar; after midnight, when the DJ comes on, migrate to the dance floor to…
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With a stylish but low-key vibe and cheap drinks, JR's consistently rates among the best in Houston – aim to come Tuesday night, when drag queen champion…
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The jukebox at this lovable downtown dive bar has been officially voted the best for oldies in town, while the cheap drinks have been unofficially voted…
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A great indie coffeehouse. Even if you're not in Montrose, the casual local vibe, decent baked goods and a rotation of food trucks outside make it worth a…
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Shake it at this popular place out west. Hidden away in a small strip mall, this is where you'll find Houston's hottest salsa.
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A 'boutique nightclub,' has a slightly more mature crowd – plus award-winning DJs. Also, lots of karaoke.
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Right in Midtown, the Eagle dance club aims to attract the manliest of men. Theme nights are many.
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The high-tech sound and dance floor lights help Montrose's South Beach stay true to its namesake.