This place was great. Super cozy atmosphere with a great back patio. Drink specials were wonderful and the staff were very responsive. I loved the design and if you sit right in the crosswind it's just a great hangout spot when the doors are open. Lots of games in the back and their gin cocktails were delicious! Highly recommend it. Worth the stop. read more

My friend was celebrating her birthday and recommended this place for steak night. Amexicun, which we had tried before at White Oak Social, was there that Friday night. We like Amexicun. It's located right at 19th St. and Shepherd near the light. There's a small angled parking lot that can be tight when people park along the fence. It looks like a cute tiny A-frame home with a few patio tables in the front. The inner area has about 6-7 high tables. It's nice and clean inside. The vibe feels similar to H-Town Brewing Co. but on a smaller scale. You can also sit at the bar. I didn't really like the high tables/chairs. They're not as comfortable. It was hot out, and there are mosquitos, so we sat inside. I ordered the salmon plate for steak night. The drinks here are ok, and since I don't really drink, I was looking for mocktail options. In this era, most places have mocktail options with brand alternatives like Ritual, Seedlip and Lyre's or at the least, something with juice, Topo Chico and simple syrup. The female bartender made me a NA margarita which was great. I liked that she didn't make it too sweet or too tart which happens with mocktails that don't have alternatives and are mostly juice or lemon. On the other hand, when I ordered a second, the guy bartender made it too sweet. I didn't like his version. For the alcoholic versions, they seem to have good cocktails, wine, beer and flights. They also have daily specials. Aside from the steak night, they don't serve food here. It wouldn't be my first choice of bars in this area. read more

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It's worth a stop for their $1 Tiny Tini's. I tried all three flavors; the Espresso martini, lemon drop, and Cosmo- and for just a buck, each 2 ounce sip packed with plenty of flavor. I also enjoyed a sweet frozen cocktail topped with a fresh mint leaf that was perfect for a warm afternoon. Fun drinks, great value, and a unique experience. They have a food truck outside that serves food, from what we were informed. Thank you Tre for inviting me here. They did not have any food menus for the truck at the time of my visit. Happy hour start at 2pm, and the $1 Tiny Tini's start at 6pm. read more

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Cute little spot! There's plenty of parking on the side of the building in their lot. They have a good truck that I'm not sure if it rotates, but there was Mexican food the time I went and it was delish! Came here on a Wednesday for a little happy hour drink with my friend, I ordered the espresso martini. It was strong, but good. I believe they have karaoke on Wednesdays, so we came here around the time they were setting up for it. The only thing I'd recommend is to lower the music down a bit because I felt like I was screaming at my friend in broad daylight. We wanted to come here because of the mini tinis they had advertised on their Instagram, but they discontinued those :( Great spot for a little happy hour, I'd come back! read more

Almost Famous - Espresso martini - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Stopped by on a Friday after work, during their "WTF Power Hour" Wednesdays, Thursday, Fridays (as of August 2025) featuring $1 mini martini's until 6PM. Ambiance: 3/5 Parking is a mix. There is pay for parking, it's not much as $5 but it's a small lot, and there seems to be a gravel sided parking behind it which you have to be careful to park at. Which basically you can be charged or towed for. It was 5:30 and the place was buzzing, with the doorman indicating that it was busy inside and that it was. And so was the patio area with no spot to sit. We stood for a bit, but thankfully shortly after, a couple left and offered our group their bench. Service: 5/5 Bartenders are friendly and were working quick to get to everyone. Even though it was busy, they managed it well. During the happy hour was informed you can only order 2 drinks per person. Drinks: 4/5 Happy Hour Mini Espresso Martini: 4/5- nothing noteworthy, it was simple and tasted fine. Gin Martini (filthy) 5/5- not a listed cocktail, but bartender was focused when he made it with my selected gin (Hendricks) smooth and just right on filth. Vodka Martini (3/5) - my friend ordered it and didn't want it. It had a bite when sipped, but the more we let it sit and marinate, it smoothed out. There was a food truck in the front, but we didn't order from there. Spot is nice, depending the time you go (Happy Hour) it will be crowded. read more

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TLDR: GO HANGOUT AT ALMOST FAMOUS! First time checking out Almost Famous and I'll definitely return! We stopped in on a Wednesday afternoon during the start of their happy hour! We were the first and only patrons for about an hour or so. We indulged in a variety of drinks which I'll list below. I want to talk about the ambiance and vibe of the place first. There's an outside patio in the back, didn't go back there because it was too hot. The inside is on the smaller side, and I think this is great because it's makes the space feel quaint and cozy. A few high top tables and bar area seating available. Jodie is super friendly, and provided great service. One of my favorite things about Almost Famous are the Polaroid pictures on the wall behind the bar, which they have deemed as "The Wall of Fame." We took a picture and it's now on said wall! I love this simple, yet fun way to engage/interact with customers. They offer weekly specials, karaoke, and they have different food trucks for your enjoyment. We ordered the drinks listed below: -House Prosecco -House Champagne -Naked & Famous -Bayou Bramble During the WTF POWER HOUR we indulged on the $1 tiny tinis ~ -Espresso -Cosmo *The WTF Power Hour is each Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 5pm-6pm! *On Wednesdays happy hour is ALL DAY! Yep you read that right all day honey! *Happy hour is from 3pm-7:30pm on Thursdays and Fridays! *Deals are all day on Sundays as well. Check the photos out! We will return very soon. Jodie at the bar is phenomenal! Ask for her every time! Check this place out! read more

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I like this bar! super cute small town vibe bar! parking is limited but has a nice outdoor patio and they have food trucks! They have fun events through out the week. They also have game out in the back! come try it out! read more

Almost Famous - Sunday $5 mimosas - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Small but charming interior bar in the Heights. Great outdoor turfed space in the back with TVs and some outdoor games. Drinks were definitely "Heights prices." Two espresso martinis were $35+ total. Good news is they were good and the bartenders were great! read more

Almost Famous - Espresso Martini - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

was really excited to try Almost Famous for the first time and had heard great things about the atmosphere. Unfortunately, my experience didn't match the expectations. We went on a Saturday midday and it was surprisingly slow, which made the interaction at the bar even more disappointing. When we asked a few basic questions about drinks, the bartender came across as dismissive and lacked basic manners and professionalism. It felt uncomfortable and unwelcoming, especially as first-time guests just trying to get a feel for the menu. We ended up leaving shortly after because the service just wasn't there. I'm always happy to give places a fair shot, but first impressions matter, especially in hospitality. I hope this was just an off day, because the space itself has potential. read more

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adjacent parking lot valet does set up sometime after 7. offers happy hour pricing. steak night - food tent setup outside in front prior to walking in. bar seating. high top tables inside. TVs had games on. plenty of patio seating with umbrellas in the back. read more

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Such a fun neighborhood spot! My espresso martini was delightful. The whiskey sour was also amazing. The service was also amazing. I can't wait to visit this place again soon! read more

Almost Famous - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Genuinely shocked this place has 4.3 stars here. 1. It has no identity. It's supposed to be a cocktail bar but its cocktails are really awful. I had to send mine back. It's also not a casual bar bc it has 3 beers on tap. So I can't get a good beer on tap or a good drink. K. 2. Like I mentioned, I don't know what this place is supposed to be. The decor is sort of modern like they're trying to be an upscale cocktail bar but they also play only country music and have tv screens and other non upscale cocktail decor going on like Polaroids on the wall. It isn't an interesting juxtaposition, it's just confusing. 3. Cocktails were impressively bad. 4. Bathrooms were gross. It looks like they haven't cleaned the sinks in weeks. Photo here. 5. We tried bringing our kids during brunch and were given attitude. Totally ok for a place to be 21+, but there was no sign. So it was a weird interaction. Wanted to love this place as we love restaurants/bars in craftsman houses with big yards, but this was bad all around. read more

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Met the GM Anthony and he was so pleasant. ! Great bar, chill vibes and good drinks, open parking. read more

Almost Famous - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great drinks. Visited for the first time and they had a fall drink menu the smores old fashioned was delicious also had not your grandmas pie. Service is okay. We visited early and they had one bartender. Ambience depends on the crowd..but they have a big outdoor area. read more

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Located in the heights off 19th. It is a quaint location that has a good indoor and outdoor ambiance. Outside have a selection of games. Their drink prices are as expected for the heights. Their staff are nice and knowledgeable. We look forward to go back here again. read more

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Came to Almost Famous for Chicano Bar B Que, which was amazing Anthony's customer service is outstanding!!! read more

Just met the bar manager, Anthony, and I will definitely be coming back. Very amazing customer service and bartenders. The place is very clean and very good prices. Anthony made the best lemon drop shot in town! read more

We went in the middle of the day so it was pretty slow. This place is so cool and clean. The outdoor space is especially nice. The bartender was kind, friendly and served up some good drinks. We will definitely return. read more

Great new bar in the heights! Real fun vibe with the best happy hour around including $1 martinis during their power hour! Dog friendly, big patio and their own free parking. Live music on Fridays is a must read more

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