Oof, what a mood and what a vibe for an impromptu bro-date. I am willing to go so far as to say the mood might be even better for a romantic date The dim lighting, the music (which got a little too loud closer to the end of our time, but probably perfect for those ready to rage a bit), and the elegant decor are wonderful. The place is small, but this gives the bar an intimacy many lack. The bartenders were friendly, engaging, and incredibly accommodating. The Caribbean cocktail was so incredible. The creme de cacao - such an incredible touch with both texture and flavor. Will be here again! read more

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Elizabeth was a phenomenal bartender, sweet and helpful with recommendations! This cocktail bar is such a vibe and the ambiance is immaculate, very speakeasy / trendy vibes ! There is a parking garage on site. It is free if you're there for under two hours (if you patronize DeFortune they have a QR code gets you two hours for free or $10 off your total bill for parking!) The music is on point, the inside and lighting is atmospheric, bar is stocked and everything was delicious! Special cocktails that I liked were Caribbean lover, and the English roads and my husband got an old-fashioned & French Connection! read more

Went on a Tuesday for happy hour and really appreciated that it runs until 7pm so that's a big plus. Drinks were $10 during HH, which felt reasonable. The place was surprisingly empty, but the waitress was very attentive and friendly. The space itself is super cute and aesthetic, definitely a nice vibe for photos or a casual hangout. Only downside was parking. The garage costs $10, and while there's a QR code posted at the entrance, I had already paid for metered parking by the time I saw it, which made it feel a bit pointless. Overall though, a pleasant experience and I'd come back for HH. Might just have to find free parking further away read more

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Amazing. Loved it. Mexican Sugar closed and my girlfriend and I needed to find a place to talk. We initially sat in the car chatting away and to our surprise, we saw a couple people try the door and it opened. It was a Thursday and it looked vacant and closed from the outside... but don't be fooled it's open until 2am and it was such a vibe inside. I guess this place is still a well-kept secret on the week days because only one other table was there. The music is electronic dance/house. It's dim, intimate, aesthetic - the ambiance is amazing. Perfect place for a date or girls night. The drinks were not over the top expensive, and the servers were attentive. They were able to accommodate my request for Dry January and had mocktails available as well. We'll will be back! read more

Checked out De Fortune and loved the chic, elevated vibe right away. The ambiance feels stylish yet welcoming, making it a great spot to unwind or catch up with friends. Drinks were solid, the energy was just right, and overall it made for a fun night out -- definitely a place I'd visit again! read more

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Came for drinks with a friend. There is a great ambience inside with nice seating. Not a huge space but they do take reservations. I tried a martini for the first time and loved it. There is free parking for 2 hours in the deck read more

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Place was intimate and cute for date night but that's about the only positive. Al Pastor cocktail was very sweet and Tiramisu Martini tasted like a watered down espresso martini. Bartenders were not friendly at all. There were barely any guests on a Monday night and we couldn't even get a simple "Hello" or "Thank You". No one greeted us and menus were placed in front of us without uttering a single word. Someone approached us with an unbothered "you ready to order?" followed by a "you wanna leave it open or close?". He then preceded to go stand in the corner with nothing to do because it was so dead. Shocker. Oh, don't forget about the 20% they automatically added to our two drinks. read more

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I'm sad to report that this place is not the answer. We went on a Friday evening to see one of our favorite House music DJs, DJ Nimbus. We came after happy hour and they had a pretty steady crowd, but we were able to find two seats. It is a very small space. I will say that the doorman and the bar manager were very nice , especially the bar manager. He was very communicative and friendly. Where the cons come in at is with the bartender. This is a very important part of a cocktail bar business so I was in hopes that they would get this right. I didn't get his name, but he was very off putting, he had a pompous attitude and just wasn't friendly. My little itty-bitty drink that you see in the picture was $20. It was a Gibson Martini Five to one pour and very boring and bland in taste. It did not come with my onion, I had to ask for it and it was just way overpriced for what it was. My husband ordered a regular slightly dirty martini ($20) no olive and no taste. We then got a standard Espresso martini & again boring and lacked flavor. It almost tasted like everything was watered down. The area is cute with other establishments, It was easy for us to find parking so that was a plus, but I doubt that we'd ever go back here not even for happy hour. read more

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This new cocktail lounge on w Dallas Friday night activities and let's just say it was wide open. They have reservations but maybe the tables get booked later in the night. Drinks were tiny for the price. About 18-20 dollars a drink. Vibes are very cute maybe it needs more time to hype up! They do have DJ table... no one was on it. It was kind of quiet we were waiting for it to get popping. Free garage parking under their name for 2 hours. Unisex bathrooms. Lychee garden drink was a bit sour for me, they don't have lychees either. Drink was 6/10. Bartenders were fast and attentive. read more

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I came here for happy hour and for drinks after brunch. It's fairly dark but inviting inside. The space is small with cozy tables. Great ambiance to catch up with a small group of friends as it's not too noisy in here (at least during the daytime - not sure how it's here at night). For cocktails I've had their martini service and Al pastor margarita. Both were well made and tasty. I've also had their cheese board and it was good to share for a small group. I would come back to try out their other cocktails and see what the ambiance is like at night. read more

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Such a cute, vibey place to grab drinks! We went for their Sunday happy hour (2 pm - 6 pm) and the drinks were exceptionally curated, delicious, and only $10. Everyone was very kind and we had great service. They do offer charcuterie if you need a nibble but no entrees or tapas. This is somewhere I'd consider for a cocktail hour before dinner, a date night, or after a long day in the office. Please check the dress code online! read more

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Stopped by for happy hour around 6pm on Friday evening before a 7 o'clock dinner reservation. The bar was empty when we arrived so no issues getting a table. The guys working there were all very friendly and we quickly placed our drink order. 2 neat tequilas, a Negroni and an English rose. The drinks did take kind of a while given that we were the only occupied table. The Negroni was well made and my husband liked the English rose but noted that it was on the sweet side. I am assuming that this place pops off more late at night because there is a DJ situation and a bottle service menu but I enjoyed the happy hour vibe when it was easy to get a table, $10 cocktails and no problem having a conversation. read more

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Was turned away by the baby bouncer at the door because we needed "business casual" attire. We were both in stylish attire. My friend has amazing flare, that was maybe to NY for the 22 year old at the door, who had to go ask someone inside about the dress code. They men behind us were dressed very casual, sporty attire and he let them right in. Were we dressed up too much? It made zero sense. read more

The atmosphere is serene and cozy. The servers are attentive and attractive. This place is all about the cocktails. The only food is a cheeseboard, but that's all they need. read more

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OBSESSED with this little bougie spot. We went really early after another event, and it was happy hour ON A SATURDAY. Most of their cocktails were $10, unheard of. They have happy hour most days but not sure of the time, I believe 5-7 but would double check. Service was okay, but the vibe was so good including the music. I'm sure it gets even better as the night goes on. The dress code does get stricter as the night goes on so keep that in mind as well. We will be back! read more

The ambiance and drinks were good, but it was very overstimulating with the loud music. read more

De Fortune - Caribbean Lover 7.5/10 - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Came here on a Friday night. There is a parking garage nearby, and the bar has a code that will validate your parking up to 2 hours. The decor is chic and there was a DJ that night. The hostess led us to a seat in the corner, which was comfortable and offered a great view of the bar. I opted for the english garden cocktail, which was delish. It was on the sweeter side and presented in an elegant glass. They add on a 20% gratuity, like many of the upscale lounge-y bars these days. read more

Super cute cocktail bar. Perfect for girls night out! Service was good nothing extraordinary though.

10/10 drinks, ambiance and I especially loved Brittany!! If you can request her you should! read more

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10/10 for ambiance and service! Jay was so personable and attentive. We came for late drinks and had a blast! Might be one of my favorite espresso martinis in Houston - we will definitely be back! read more

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Amazing ambiance, service was solid, followed by amazing crafted cocktails. Highly recommend this bar for an evening or night out! read more

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The staff and owner was so very friendly, accommodating and attentive. The drinks are not cheap but so very much worth the price. It is a great place for pregame or winding down . It beautifully designed. read more

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The ambiance is nice. The music is great and the staff is friendly and Jay at the front door welcomed us at the entrance and was so inviting to check the place out. The drinks were good and again the vibes were very nice. Highly recommend. read more

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What went well was the overall atmosphere. it was both beautiful and intimate. The space had a warmth to it that made people feel seen and safe. From the soft lighting to the thoughtful details, everything felt intentional, creating an environment that encouraged connection and honesty. The energy in the room was calm but engaging, allowing for meaningful moments to unfold naturally. It didn't feel forced or performative; instead, it felt like a gathering of people who genuinely wanted to be there, and that made all the difference. read more

The setting is very swanky, although a little intimidating to enter. It was pretty dead when we arrived, and the music was moderate, making conversation possible but not easy. The drinks we good, but not outstanding. The biggest rub was the unethical practices around tips. The standard practice of this establishment appears to be not to provide an itemized receipt BEFORE paying -- printed or displayed on the payment terminal. This is critical because they include, but do not disclose (anywhere to my knowledge), a 20% gratuity on the bill until you get the receipt AFTER paying. The server (of course) did not inform us that the tip was already included (why would she, even if they are supposed to, it's a predictable surprise that conformity is low). Unless you've been keeping track of charges and doing the math in your head, you have no way of knowing you're already paying the tip when the terminal asks how much gratuity to leave. Importantly, the terminal did not indicate when it asked for a gratuity that this was actually an additional tip on top of 20 percent. This is a shameless practice that makes me wonder what else the bar is doing unethically, read more

Very cutesy bar! Drinks are not too strong but still good. The service is persistent.

As a resident of the building that De Fortune sits in I'm appalled by the way they've decided to conduct business in Regent Square. As excited as I was for this place to open, it's CLEAR they are focused on only a certain demographic enjoying the establishment and discriminating against "certain" folks. (If you catch my drift). For instance my friend and I were going to stop in for a quick drink and because he had on sneakers he was made to go elsewhere (Georgia James - which is actually more upscale) meanwhile someone else who was a non-person of color came in with sneakers and was allowed in. To make matters worse the owners are also of color! I have had no problem myself getting into this establishment FYI buttttt... I will say that the owner only spoke to my friend and I when we ordered a bottle of Caymus (for context - there were maybe 10 people in there and he could've spoken to/checked on all of us). The bartender was not nice nor accommodating when we sat down. When we first arrived we ordered Caymus by the glass - $25-30 per glass - first he did not he serve us a fresh glass of Caymus until we told him it wasn't fresh, then when he finally opened a new bottled he gave me a very small pour and my friend had more than me, I asked him if he could fill mine up to where he filled my friends and instead of obliging he looked at me as if I was speaking a different language. Because of this we ended up saying F it and ordering the bottle. The glassware is cheap, not that of a luxury establishment with pricey cocktails. The drinks were okay. You're better off going down the road to Melrose or Clarkwood. The ambiance and decor was nice but it felt very copy and paste to what's already existing in Houston. Do better! We know what it means when you put a sign in front of the door displaying the "dress code". Also it's not very welcoming to have the doors shut to the public during business hours with no door man. read more

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I had a great time. We had a reservation and got a wonderful table in a little alcove. DJ played great music. We loved the ceiling and decor. Overall, a fun vibe. Drinks were solid. read more

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Absolutely this place. When you step inside you feel like you're in a hidden place where celebrities would hang. The drinks are amazing and so is the service. Brittany & Jay will take great care of you here! read more

Such a great place and vibe. We always go before ten pm and it's hardly busy. Waitress and manager are nice and not snooty.

Music was blasting you couldn't hear anything. Waiter brought us our first round and then forgot about us, had to go to the bar multiple times to order instead of through her. Drinks were just ok read more

Service was amazing, ambiance is a vibe, perfect music, and the toilets are so cool! They flush so fast. It's satisfying I timed the flush at 0.8 seconds. I feel like I'm on a commercial airliner. Very clean lavatory's 10/10 read more

loveddd the golden mango! favorite place so far in Houston. Definitely hoing back next time I visit