Anvil Bar & Refuge is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Houston.

1. Anvil Bar & Refuge

9.0
1424 Westheimer Rd (at Windsor St.), Houston, TX
Cocktail Bar · 184 tips and reviews

Adam F.Adam Feldman: I hear the Pliny tonic and brimstone texas whiskey are great. I loved the rubus swizzle and Sazerac (pictured)

Matthew S.Matthew Schwabenbauer: Amazing old fashioned cocktails. Pre-prohibition style drinks and speakeasy atmosphere. Gigantic drink menu, smaller craft beer and interesting food menu. Pretty pricy.

Mike S.Mike Seilback: Top notch mixology. Lots of interesting combinations and good scenery as well

Boheme is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Houston.

2. Boheme

8.9
307 Fairview Ave (Taft St), Houston, TX
Wine Bar · 137 tips and reviews

Miku K.Miku Khezri: Cool vibe. Great place to sip a cocktail and chill out with friends. Also the Vietnamese fries on their snack menu are delicious!

Christopher N.Christopher Nixon: You gotta try the smoked jalapeño hummus. Delicious and spicy!! Great with a frozen mojito!!

Krystal W.Krystal Woods: Great place. The cocktails are interesting and delicious! The french fries (I can't remember what they're called!) were so good! I'd definitely go back. Very chill atmosphere.

The Davenport is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Houston.

3. The Davenport

8.7
2115 Richmond Ave (Shepherd), Houston, TX
Lounge · 57 tips and reviews

LizzyLizzy: Damn good martinis, awesome staff, strong drinks!!

JennJenn: Best martinis in town, generous pours. Quaint and eclectic, the place needs more DJ's though. A great spot to sit on a couch and drink a couple good ones. No happy hour prices though.

Stephen B.Stephen Benavides: Martinis are awesome. Also ask for a hand made margarita from Jon

Julep is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Houston.

4. Julep

8.9
1919 Washington Ave. (White St.), Houston, TX
Cocktail Bar · 39 tips and reviews

Johnny H.Johnny Holloway: Great place for nice cocktails and seafood appetizers.

Brian O.Brian O'Neal: Must try the Mint Julep, but be prepared for the bourbon, it's forward! Creole Crusta is VERY good - red pepper zing is subtle, meshes well with citrus flavor. Go Truth & Slant if you like chocolate!

Mallory S.Mallory Stanton: Mint juleps are delicious and strong. The classic Hurricane is always a good choice too. I wanted to try everything on the menu...

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

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

8.6
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.

The Flat is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Houston.

6. The Flat

9.1
1701 Commonwealth St (Haddon St), Houston, TX
Lounge · 43 tips and reviews

Sean W.Sean Will: Get the mojito...I promise you it's worth it

Leah J.Leah Johnson: Frozen mojito's are good - not too sweet, great chicken curry empanadas

Sheila K.Sheila Khaemba: Best Cocktail on Order ... Income Tax 🍹... #ThankmeLater !!!!

Johnny's Gold Brick is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Houston.

7. Johnny's Gold Brick

9.2
2518 Yale St, Houston, TX
Cocktail Bar · 14 tips and reviews

Zach R.Zach R: Excellent cocktails and service.

Graham L.Graham Lawton: Great cocktails - expertly made!

Ryan N.Ryan Nixon: Great cocktails, especially the slow marathon with sloe gin. Very unique

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

8. Hearsay Gastro Lounge

8.2
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.

Down The Street is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Houston.

9. Down The Street

9.1
5746 Larkin St (Sherwin St), Houston, TX
Cocktail Bar · 30 tips and reviews

Kendal P.Kendal Prather: This place has amazing cocktails, great atmosphere and fun people

Robyn P.Robyn Pass: Great mimosas at brunch! Try the pineapple or blood orange. Patio ping pong available!

Lindsay M.Lindsay M: Great & super friendly bartenders! They have TVs to watch games, and the food is fantastic! Tons of cocktails and beers on tap as well. 👍🏼

The Davenport Lounge Clear Lake is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Houston.

10. The Davenport Lounge Clear Lake

9.0
1235 Clear Lake City Blvd (Crescent Landing), Houston, TX
Cocktail Bar · 24 tips and reviews

Andy M.Andy Mitchell: Try the new key lime pie martini (off the menu, shh!)

BethBeth: Chocolate martini's are the best!

Alicia A.Alicia Alvarado: Grasshopper martini is my fave!

Grand Lux Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Houston.

11. Grand Lux Cafe

8.6
5000 Westheimer Rd (btwn McCue & Post Oak), Houston, TX
American Restaurant · 155 tips and reviews

Binti L.Binti Lee: They're brunch is a must try! Red velvet pancakes and the french toast is to die for. Yummy bellinis!

Jan Erik J.Jan Erik Johansson: The Pasta Carbonara is very good. Ask for extra bacon.... And the blood orange mojito is to die for

Regina M.Regina Moretto: The calypso mojito is so delicious. All the flavored stand out and it's just refreshing!

Better Luck Tomorrow is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Houston.

12. Better Luck Tomorrow

8.6
744 Yale St (6th St), Houston, TX
Gastropub · 13 tips and reviews

Samantha MaeSamantha Mae: Great staff and fun vibe. Delicious cocktails. Will return for the food!

Ricky A.Ricky A: Small little bar, with a great atmosphere. Music has a nice 80s Vibe to it. Cocktails are well made. Cozy joint.

when we roam w.when we roam when we roam: The doughnuts are amazing! 🍩 lovely brunch cocktails

Onion Creek is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Houston.

13. Onion Creek

8.6
3106 White Oak Dr (Frasier St.), Houston, TX
Café · 124 tips and reviews

Bailey C.Bailey Coe: Great chill place for beer, frozen mimosa or coffee.

Black S.Black Sheep: Favorite patio! Favorite happy hour red wine! Get the turkey sandwich, and if you come here for Sunday brunch... Bloody Mary. Someone say Zing Zang?

Britney S.Britney Samson: Amazing frozen mimosas, delish fried pickles & veggie burger, nice bartenders. Not enough heaters on the patio during winter.

Tiny Boxwoods is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Houston.

14. Tiny Boxwoods

9.0
3614 W Alabama St (Saint St), Houston, TX
Café · 111 tips and reviews

Natalie H.Natalie Harrison: Great spot for a date or drinks with the girls. You must try a white wine mojito!

Eva K.Eva K.: Grilled cheese, buffalo blue cheese burger, chocolate chip cookies, bottomless mimosas. Awesome weekday lunch/weekend brunch when the weather is nice!

Kavya P.Kavya Pernankil: Come for Sunday brunch! The bottomless mimosas aee amazing!

Hungry's- Rice Village is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Houston.

15. Hungry's- Rice Village

8.9
2356 Rice Blvd (Chaucer), Houston, TX
American Restaurant · 63 tips and reviews

Gaia D.Gaia Dempsey: Get the strawberry mimosa!

Joel T.Joel T: Bloody Mary and black bean soup is excellent here!

Sunny N.Sunny Norris: Raspberry mimosa was amazing!!