While Houston isn’t your classic college town, Bayou City’s bar scene, including areas near campus, has everything one could want in a local watering hole. From cozy neighborhood staples to polished ...

Sure, you could eat at Winnie's, but here are two good reasons to drink at Houston's best bar. Credit: Jesse Sendejas, Jr. Best Bar: Winnie’s You may consider Winnie’s more restaurant than bar. After ...

This was a standout year for new bars in Houston, with elevated cocktail lounges opening alongside neighborhood hangouts. Whether you’re after a cold beer while watching the Texans on a Heights patio ...

You want a quality cocktail that exceeds dive bar standards, but you want a relaxed vibe without a dress code, wait list, or flock of excitable Instagrammers, and you don’t want to wrangle through a ...

Hope springs eternal, especially in the world of Houston restaurants. Despite a recent string of high-profile closures, entrepreneurs continue to see opportunities to open a diner’s new favorite ...

Bars, bakeries, taco spots and a tearoom all opened in the Houston area last month. The team behind Michelin-starred restaurant Le Jardinier launched a lunar-themed bar. Pizza and burger joints ...

HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 16: Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets looks on during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Toyota Center on January 16, 2026 in Houston, Texas. User expressly ...

This year has marked more than a few heartbreaking closures in the Houston food-and-beverage scene, but there are some bright spots. For example, longtime hangout Cecil's Pub closed in 2024, but it ...

We’re going with Lindale Park being considered “Greater Heights,” and therefore allowing us to recognize Monkey’s Tail as one of the Heights area’s and Houston’s finest bars. It’s probably a long time ...