Angel Share is a long time staple in downtown houston. It's a must stop, not just for the cocktails, but because of the concept behind it. Every drink earns you a token to vote for one of four local charities that change monthly. At the end of the month, the charity with the most tokens receives a donation. I love to see the wall of monthly winners, and note the difference this bar has made in our community. This has to be a win for all given you can catch up with friends, enjoy a drink, and support a good cause all at the same time. The space itself is beautiful. Don't forget to look up and check out the stunning glass ceiling, and of course, you have to snap a photo with the iconic Dolly mural while you're there. Staff is always warm and welcoming, and they make fantastic cocktails. Don't miss this spot whether you're stopping by after work, before a downtown event, or winding down after dinner, it's a great place to spend an evening. Drink recommendation: The Giving Bee. read more

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Beautiful bar with a fantastic idea of donating part of each bill to local charities. Kira was very friendly and gave me a couple of recommendations for dinner spots while I was in town. I explored quite a bit of the menu and enjoyed every drink I had. I didn't try any food while I was there so I cannot speak to that. Absolutely worth stopping in and enjoying the atmosphere and a drink or two. Good happy hour specials too. read more

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Another one off my list! Stopped by before an Astros game and caught HH by mistake. It was early evening so it wasn't too busy. I sat at the bar; there's a lofted area and an area of the ceiling which is glass which let's in a lot of natural light. You can tell the building is older and I loved it. My drinks were good but the oil in the martini was off putting. The cookies, while good were not worth the price point. The best part of all this is giving back and I enjoyed casting my vote for some amazing causes. read more

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This is a beautiful idea for a business. A non-profit bar. It is in a gorgeous building, and has a laid-back, chill vibe. Each drink purchased gives you a ticket which you can use to cast a vote for which charity they should donate to. Service was friendly and efficient. Good music, not too loud My husband and I each had a frozen old-fashioned, which was citrusy and delicious. Will definitely be back there read more

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Very cool and unique bar. Started my Sunday funday here pretty early. The bar was empty but our bartender was very nice and recommended some things in the area for us to do. The place is spacious. Happy hours Espressos are only $6-7 and worth it. I like the intent behind this place. For every drink you buy you will receive two tickets that you will use to choose which charity they should donate to. On their wall they list what charities they have donated to in past years. I decided to donate to the immigrant charities. Nothing like getting tipsy & helping a good cause. read more

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Such a cool place! LOVE their focus on giving to charity. Friendly and welcoming staff. And the Jalapeño poppers were SO SO good!

I had been here before but this post-concert visit was even better because I learned that they have a menu item that's just three warm freshly baked chocolate chip cookies to enjoy with your drink! We got the uncle David goes to Thailand, what the dilly (great for folks who like to drink pickle juice), and the freezer old fashioned (classic, good). Remember to put your charity tickets in the respective bins before you leave! read more

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We wandered in here for some pre-show drinks and bites. The cocktails are expertly crafted and the servers are friendly. It's cool that they donate profits to the charity of choice. The bites are quite small. It was around $15 for a half of a chicken quesadilla...not much food for the price. The hummus was good and had plenty of veggies and chips. The interior is lofty and decorated with some cool artwork. read more

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Cute bar! Friendly staff. Not busy during happy hour at all. Love the concept and that money goes to a good cause of your choosing. read more

Angel Share - Dive Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Love this spot! They donate their profits to charity and you get to pick which one by putting a ticket (each person who orders gets one) into the box of the cause you think deserves it. The space is also very nice and the drinks were good. They had a great range of cans, wines, and cocktails and could easily make classics too. They also have some bar food that was pretty tasty. They have a fun "you get what you get and you don't throw a fit" price for white claws if you don't care about the flavor ($6). Or you can pick your flavor for $8. read more

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This is such a cute concept and cute bar! I love the fact that you can contribute to your charity of choice! Excellent way to encourage drinking and rack up donations. Also I love the decorations and the overall setup of the bar! It's a large space with tons of seating. Plus great drinks! I ordered my usual drank an espresso martini of course! And it was excellent! The bar tenders are super friendly and helpful! This is a great bar for a cause and a solid drink! read more

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Noticed a Heated Rivalry watch party and couldn't have been more excited. A big group of us went to check it out. Good thing we went early bc it was PACKED! It took about 30 mins to get a drink, but that's ok bc the show was still visible. I'd come back on a less crowded day bc it's a cute bar! read more

Stopped by on a late Friday night for a quick drink, and ended up staying for the chill ambience, the vote for a charity of my choice, and the Esther Perel game Where Should We Begin. Bartender was fabulous and attentive! Angel Share is the perfect place to get comfy with a yummy drink and settle in for an interesting conversation with friends or a date, or make a new friend. read more

Really friendly servers but has been quite dead and empty every time I go. Drinks are not that cheap for how simple they are. But the charity component and great location downtown make it worth a top over. read more

Great bartenders and superb drinks! Would recommend the Giving Bee and Espresso Martini. read more

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What's not to like about this bar? Where else can you go have a drink while supporting local charities. This bar picks four local charities that you may or may not have heard about. With every drink purchase, you receive a ticket and you get to vote for the charity you think could benefit the most from contributions made from part of your purchase. All the charities receive something. What a cool concept! The bar itself is also very cool. It is a large open space with the bar smack dab in the middle. They have seating around it as well as all over. The ceilings are high and just a beautiful space overall. They also have a photo booth off to one side as well as a large shuffle board right when you walk in. Customer service has always been good every time I have been here. The menu is not large and overwhelming. They have a few items in every category such as beer, wine, cocktails and non alcoholic beverages. I've had a little bit of everything and haven't been disappointed in any of my choices yet. I have never partook in any of the food items here, but at a glance, it looks like they got your typical bar foods. Whenever I am in the downtown area and bar hopping, we always end up at Angel Share at some point. The vibes are great and the charity aspect makes it even more appealing. I will be back! read more

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Ambiance: Fun charity bar in Downtown Houston with shuffleboard, pool, arcade games, and multiple seating options including the bar, tables, and lounge seating. Amazing cocktails! Several fun Instagram photo spots & great ambiance. Perfect location for a date night, birthday celebration, or hanging out with friends. They give you a ticket for each drink you purchase and you can go vote for a charity - at the end of the month, the charity with the most votes will get a donation! Fun community building concept! I definitely recommend this bar. They also have several mocktail options and food to order! read more

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What a cute bar! Friends and I joined another friend and his friends on a Saturday night, sort of impromptu. It's cutely designed with fun art deco. Luckily for us, it was not crowded at all. Drinks - we were easily able to order. They have a brief little menu, but presume they can make off the menu as well. I had the Pimms Cup, and it was as I expected it to be, which is a good thing. Then, after paying out, they give you a ticket to donate to 4 different cause they have selected for that month. They tally up at the end of the month and those with the most tickets, they donate, I think 10% to that cause. How philanthropic! An excuse to get a group together and order drinks! They have board games and a shuffle board table. Picnic benches flank the side of the bar for you to sit and hang out. And there's couches in the back. The music was soo good, great mix of new age and old school. Not sure if it was DJ, but was jamming. Overall fun vibe! Stop in read more

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I came here for few drinks with friends. And found out it was okra before. I always like this charity bar. read more

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Love supporting a good cause and having fun while doing so! This place had a variety of creative drink options, ample seating, and overall good vibes. When you purchase any drink, you'll receive a ticket that you can deposit in the organization's box of your choice. Each month, the bar will donate a portion of their proceeds to the organization with the most votes. P.S I suggest ordering the milk and cookies! Some of the best chocolate chip cookies I've ever had. Plus, it's something unusual at a bar. read more

The CUTEST non profit bar with ample seating, adorable and funky decor. I love coming here for a more lax vibe, and the old fashioned here is one of my absolute favorites. Try the Monte cristo wrap, chocolate chip cookies or even the house made jerky! Your drinks are served with a cute pink ticket so you can choose which charity to donate to! Ask for Val, shes my favorite person here and remembers her patrons! read more

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We went on a Sunday so maybe this was why it wasn't popping. This could be a lit place if there was a live DJ. The food selection is ok but I hear it was better when it was Okra. We sat at the bar. Our bartender, Emily was great! I would say do kot leave this place without having an Espresso Martini. It was so good. The charity places are few. Only four. I'm not sure if it changes. read more

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I love the idea and atmosphere of this place. Definitely a more indy vibe from the waiters, but very instagram worthy with backdrops and neon signs. The space is pretty large with a large bar in the center. There are lots of places to sit and a more intimate upstairs area to sit at. Drink prices were good and the contributing to donations for different social change organizations was extra good. The milk and cookies was great after a night of drinking. The rest of the menu looked tasty too so you should definitely check it out. read more

Drinking for a good cause?? Heck yeah, sign me up!! This cute little bar is just around the corner from my place and they donate all their profits to local charities...no better way to make your happy hour count!! Elsa is absolutely phenomenal and very personable. read more

Angel Share was the second stop on our St. Paddy's day outing. We got here right when they opened around 4 pm. It was a short walk from McIntyre's downtown. I absolutely LOVE the concept of this bar. When you order a drink or food, you get a ticket to vote for one of the four nonprofit organizations in the local community that they have selected. All of them receive a portion of the proceeds biannually. Eat, drink, and make a difference in your community? Heck ya, I'm in! The green Jell-O shots shots were $1, and it tasted like lime. Not bad. I ordered a classic cocktail called Pimms Cup, which has gin, cucumber, mint, lemon, and soda. It was refreshing and a lighter break from the Guinness I had at McIntyre's. All of their non-St. Paddy's day drinks looked pretty. We had about 15-20 people with us that just kept arriving, but they served us quickly and efficiently. A few members in our group played pool. There's a RGB painting at the entrance and a huuuuge painting of Dolly in her younger years at the back. I'm here for it! read more

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We were looking for a post-Octoberfest place to gather, and I had yet to have come here. I had been to its previous iteration, but not the current. Service was fast on a Saturday night! I had the Angel Share G&T, citrusy take on the classic... Okay so I had two. Had we been there longer, I probably wouldn't have moved anywhere else on the menu, since that was the refreshing, well balanced concoction I didn't know I needed that night. If you haven't been, the bar is on the first floor, taking the center of the main room, with a gathering area in the back, with a second floor lost overlooking the whole place. It's a nice view, good ambience. It's in downtown, so parking is hit or miss. Luckily I was on the Uber Crew on this particular evening. Price range is appropriate to the area. DID I MENTION THE CHARITIES?! Yes, your pour drinking habits can and will support important work in the community. One of many reasons to come back for another visit. And so I shall. read more

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Dropped in for a happy hour drink before dinner, and I was so tempted to just hang here instead. The atmosphere is super chill and fun--arcade machine in the corner, shuffleboard table, photo booth. It was completely dead at 5:30 on a Monday, and Emily was awesome and took care of me. I got the raspberry gingersnap, which was PHE.NOM.EN.AL. Word from the gal next to me was that the queso was also incredible. I might be back later tonight! read more

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My fiancé and I went last night after getting engaged and for a Saturday it was dead. The atmosphere is very quiet. I feel like it would be a great place maybe during happy hour. The quesadillas were ordered. They taste great. The fries tasted good. The chicken was undercooked so I don't really suggest ordering the chicken. The drinks were good. I had a few shots. The drinks were fine and I had an old-fashioned and it was good as well. The atmosphere itself the building is beautiful. The architecture is great. There are two servers that night and the guy was kind of rude very standoffish so not sure if he was just having a bad day or if that's just him, but for that reason and for the subpar food, I Gave three star stars. read more

A cute bar with beautifully crafted drinks and an aesthetic and atmosphere that warrants my FULL attention-- count me all the way in! The cherry on top being that the proceeds go to charity. I love it here! Mike (bartender extraordinaire) was a gracious host, and makes a killer "The Empress Returns!" All in all, I've found a new bar fave and I will support it! Cheers! read more

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The absolute best. Drink top notch. Community supportive -- so great!!! Will definitely be back! read more

Formerly OKRA Charity Saloon, ownership has transferred to the longtime general manager, Mary Ellen Angel, who rebranded it as Angel Share HTX, but still runs it with the same business model - i.e. several charities are selected each month and patrons receive a ticket for each of their drink purchases, which they use to vote for one of the charities. The charity that receives the most tickets at the end of the month receives the bar's profits. They have a limited selection of rotating local draft beers, several cocktails, decent bourbon/whiskey/scotch options with a small food menu, too. On this most recent occasion, I ordered a mini-boss IPA from Eureka Heights as well as a Drink Yo Face cocktail where they put cocktail art of whatever you want on the top of an egg-white cocktail. I asked for them to surprise me, and well, you can judge for yourself by the picture attached to this review. The original drink's pic came out quite blurry, so they gave me another one and didn't charge me for either. Artistry aside, the cocktail was tasty, giving notes of a pisco sour. I would say the best reason for coming to Angel Share, though, is not the drinks but the decor. Located in a building that has been a bar since 1882 with a barrel vaulted ceiling, a large picture of Betty White hanging from the upstairs, and a painting of Dolly White adorning the back of the bar area facing said upstairs, it's truly a unique environment. As with many places downtown, the main drawback is parking. Street parking is extremely limited with parking on Market Square a more feasible option, though that can also become difficult on weekends. I would recommend ubering or expecting to have to park several blocks away when you plan on making the trip. All in all, while the drink selection might not be as expansive as other bars, this is a place that I have found myself coming back to again and again with friends and coworkers alike because of the unique business model and cool interior and vibe. If you're in downtown, and looking for a watering hole, I highly recommend making this place one of your stops. read more

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Angel Share is one of our favorite downtown bars! Previously Okra Charity Saloon, Angel Share takes what they need from profits to cover operating costs then donates the rest to a charity of the month selected by the bar patrons. Every time you get a drink at the bar, you're given a little ticket where you can cast your vote, and the local charity that gets the most votes at the end of the month, wins! Beyond the feel good, "I'm drinking for charity!" part, they make great cocktails and have a good selection of craft beers and spirits. They do offer food in case there's a craving, but I wouldn't say you'd find full on dinner there. The interior is a vaulted ceiling, exposed wood rafters and brick, beautiful space. Service has always been top notch and friendly. They're quick with a drink even on a packed evening. All in all, Angel Share is a beautiful bar doing great work for our community. If you're downtown, I'd highly suggest swinging by for a drink and see where the night takes you rom there. read more

Very very very cute and fun bar. The concept and decor is so cool! i loved it. The drink was delicious and was on the happy hour menu. They had a pool table and a shuffle board table. Very unique and i would definitely come back if i was in the area. Also i really like that you get a ticket to put towards the charity of your choice! read more

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This place is amazing for a quick drink and a photo op. You can choose from different food options, but I recommend the jalapeno popers. They are so yummy and hot, just like the menu says. The people here are super friendly and helpful. They gave me some great tips on what to try next. I love that this place supports nonprofits too. It makes me feel good to give back while having fun. I've been here before, and I'll definitely come back again. They have a photo booth that takes great photos. read more

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We had a fun time at Angel Share! I haven't been to this bar since it was called Okra Charity Bar--and they still have the buckets where you can place a ticket to vote for a charity. We were there for a non-profit event, and the place had a fun vibe and great (and very strong) drinks. A good spot! read more

Love the concept of donating a portion of the proceeds. Nice U shaped bar, so plenty of surface area to get service. Generally they have 2-3 bartenders, so the wait time is not too bad. The place is not big, but there is plenty of seating, with an 1/2 upstairs area/balcony. I find myself coming back. read more

NEW BAR IN DOWNTOWN HOUSTON Angel Share is one of the newest bars to hit downtown! The best thing about Angel Share is that they are a charity bar! Each month they choose local nonprofits to support! During your visit, you can vote for the charity of your choice! What's better than drinking for a cause? Enjoy half off drinks EVERY DAY 4 pm - 6:30 pm. SAVE THIS POST AND FOLLOW FOR MORE HOTSPOTS read more

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Absolutely love the concept of this bar! For every drink you buy, you get a ticket to vote for the charity of the month. I love that I can help the community with my happy hour festivities lol. I do wish they had better options for bar bites. But the drinks are good! read more

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We've gone back since the party we held and it is still a great place to hang out! The drinks are great, food is good and you're supporting non-profits! read more

Great service and ambiance - friendly staff that is attentive. Love that this is a charity bar and lives by its values. Monday happy hour all day is amazing! Half price on select cocktails and very affordable other drinks too! read more

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