Located on McGowen Street, between Main Street and Fannin, this Midtown beer and spirit emporium mixes industrial aesthetics with homestyle design. Enjoy a martini at the downstairs bar or retreat to the dimly lit upstairs area where cozy sofas are a favored make-out spot for couples. Don’t look for a sign you’ll know you’re in the right place when you come upon the bar’s iconic blue door. Marfreless Barin River Oaks has been around since 1972, and although it’s undergone a relocation, ownership changes, and renovations, it remains a Houston nightlife staple. Go for the drinks and enjoy a piece of Houston history, too. Today, the bar is well stocked with American, Scotch, Irish and Japanese whisk(e)ys, and its bartenders make a good Old Fashioned. Once the Southern Pacific Railroad Building, the bar gets its name from the 1912 Houston Watch Company that was once located there and kept official time for railroad employees. It's easy to miss the narrow entrance of Houston Watch Company on Franklin Street (look for it next to the lobby of Bayou Lofts) or think that it’s a watch shop (it’s not). Choose from a list of over 40 craft cocktails and plenty of wine and beer options. Further, the bar’s outdoor balcony overlooking Main St. This small bar offers a low-key atmosphere, great ambiance, a creative cocktail menu and ample seating. in Downtown Houston, you’ll find Captain Foxheart’s Bad News Bar & Spirit Lounge. Through an unassuming door and narrow staircase on Main St. Last Concert Cafe’s kitchen keeps it coming until midnight Friday and Saturday night, while the bar and concerts keep rocking until 2 a.m.Ĭaptain Foxheart’s Bad News Bar & Spirit Lounge These days, the venue serves up a welcome mix of Tex-Mex fare, margaritas and live music. Look for the big red door to gain entry into this hidden gem that once served as a Warehouse District-based bordello. To find it, look for the Aloha graffiti in the nondescript shopping center where it’s located. Its menu has a selection of more than 60 rums and cocktails that range from the classic to more inventive concoctions.
The discreet and intimate bar, with its 60s-era Polynesian décor and cocktails poured in coconut cups or tiki mugs, is a fun departure from other bars. Need a trip to the islands? We all do, but for a quick fix, visit Lei Low Rum & Tiki Barin the Heights. At this modern underground Houston nightclub, patrons can enjoy cocktails, bottle service, DJs, and a stunning light-studded dance floor. There, you’ll be greeted by a neon sign that reads “Shhh…” Push on the wall beneath the sign to walk into Base. The 25-seat bar allows reservations, which you can make via text, but reserves half of the seats for walk-ins.įor a secret night on the town, head to the Henry Henke Building in Downtown Houston and take the elevator to the basement. A dark staircase leads to the small and intimate cocktail bar where patrons can not only enjoy an excellent cocktail but also excellent service. Walk to the back of The Pastry War and open the non-descript black door you’ll see near the pool table. To get to Tongue-Cut Sparrow, you must walk into another bar: The Pastry War, Bobby Heugel’s popular downtown mezcalería.