1. Anvil Bar & Refuge
9.0
1424 Westheimer Rd (at Windsor St.), Houston, TX
Cocktail Bar · 184 tips and reviews
Eva K.: My other favorite bar ;) Get the Zombie, Queen's Park Swizzle, Gin Gin Mule and a Ramos Gin Fizz, the latter only if it's not busy!
Nita B.: Carlos extensive knowledge of whiskey...awesome bartender
Adam Feldman: I hear the Pliny tonic and brimstone texas whiskey are great. I loved the rubus swizzle and Sazerac (pictured)
3. Boheme
9.0
307 Fairview Ave (Taft St), Houston, TX
Wine Bar · 137 tips and reviews
Randy Helmcamp: The frozen mojito is amazing. Definitely recommend.
Houston Press: The Drunken Monkey is delicious -- fresh ricotta, mozzarella, thick-cut bourbon bacon, and smoked jalapeño that is piled onto it! Read more.
Candice Price: Frozen mojito and white flamingo are amazing. The Vietnamese fries are bomb!
5. Reserve 101
8.5
1201 Caroline St (Dallas), Houston, TX
Whisky Bar · 38 tips and reviews
Lisa Nguyen: Great selection of Scotch and Whiskey, but have all other types of booze as well. Jace is the best bartender!
Bobby: If you are looking for a whiskey or whisky, they pour it! The best Scotch Whisky selection pours in Houston!
Zach R: Outstanding Old Fashioned. Huge selection of whiskey, bourbon, scotch, and other liquor.
9. Peli Peli
8.8
110 Vintage Park Blvd Ste P (Louetta), Houston, TX
African Restaurant · 81 tips and reviews
Natalie Henshilwood: Try the Typhoon Punch it has Stoli Vodka, Mailbu Rum, Mango Liquer and Passionfruit Purée. A total yummy knock out!
Angela Reed: EVERYTHING here is good but if you must decide try the lamb chops or the sea bass with the south African mojito!
tisha mesa: Love this place! The food is amazing. By far the best African mojito
12. The Davenport
8.2
2115 Richmond Ave (Shepherd), Houston, TX
Lounge · 57 tips and reviews
Betty Jeng: Voted Houston Press's BEST Martini 2010!Looking for something different try the Lychee martini, Bloody and Bruised martini,or ask for a pickle shot (part vodka, part pickle juice)! AWESOME!
Craig Washington II: Good as usual. Good atmosphere -- kinda a smoky, haze-y blend of insense & cognac(!). Good eclectic crowd. Good liquor. .... Good!
Travis Combel: Rather groovy environment with a nice liquor selection.
13. Churrascos
8.4
2005 Westheimer Rd (Shepherd), Houston, TX
Churrascaria · 35 tips and reviews
Clay Chastain: Definitely do the 8oz or larger steak. Completely worth it. Also one of the best mojitos in town.
Houston Press: Brunch: Sunday 10:30am-3pm. Endless Bloody Marys, margaritas, screwdrivers, mojitos & mimosas!
Eugenia Gonzalez: My all time favorite restaurant in Houston! Great food and service! This past week we had Herradura tequila, a specialty tequila made for the Cordua brothers! Also, well known for their tres leches.
15. La Fisheria
8.6
213 Milam St (Franklin St), Houston, TX
Mexican Restaurant · Downt · 24 tips and reviews
Juan Nacif: Las margaritas y mezcales
Houston 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 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!