My coworkers and I visited this really cool Japanese-themed speakeasy after work one day and even…read morethough I was going through a sober challenge so couldn't partake in any of the beautiful and delicious-looking cocktails and other drinks, I greatly enjoyed the mocktail the bartender made me based off of me telling her what I like and the food from Hando next door (geez I think that was the worst run-on sentence I've written in a while). The mocktail made for me was expertly made even with my vague answer to her question of "what do you like"? Plus, it came in a super fun red fish cup (see in pictures). Unfortunately, I could not take the cup home but it was fun drinking out of it. The food from Hando next door was good for small bites while sipping on drinks; not too overwhelming and not underwhelming either in terms of size. I did think that the taste could be better though. Every dish felt like something was missing. Service was amazing. There was only one bartender when we visited with a party of eight and she took care of us masterfully.

Little speakeasy area behind the sushi place. There was some parking in the back for exact…read moreentrance, but you can park in the lot and it's just in the hallway. It was packed on a Wednesday, but the area itself isn't too large. Shrimp: Well cooked! Decent size. Sauce was yummy and not too overwhelming. 7.8/10 Fish Taco: easy to eat. salmon was good quality and the yuzu(?) marinate was tasty. 8.7/10 Drink: did not taste the alcohol so was yummy. 8.2/10

9/11/2026: Sidebar delivers a masterclass in modern speakeasy culture. Tucked right next to…read moreCredence, the transition from dinner to drinks is seamlessly elevated: our server personally escorted us through the private entrance, handing off a numbered gold keychain so our unfinished dinner items were safely waiting for retrieval later. It set the stage for an absolute highlight of an evening. The space is intimate and beautifully decorated, boasting top-tier, attentive service. Even the single-stall restrooms carry through the aesthetic--ornately styled and exceptionally clean. Highlights of the Night: Interactive Live Entertainment: The pianist stole the show, covering everything from Billy Joel to country classics while taking requests. He even stepped away from the keys, weaving through the crowd to sing right at individual tables with his microphone. Top-Notch Cocktails & Bites: While signature drinks easily run at least $20 apiece, the quality justifies the price tag. We had expertly crafted Cosmopolitans alongside Old Fashioneds topped with toasted pecans. The bar bites complement the drink menu seamlessly. From the secret handoff to the vibrant music and crafted drinks, Sidebar offers a fun-filled, seamless night out. It is easily the ultimate way to cap off an evening after dinner next door.

What a great place to stop in for a drink. Love the cocktail selection - and if there are too many…read morechoices, just choose something tried and true. Tonight I ordered a French 75. The service was prompt. Live music is always lovely. The decor is great and a bit moody. There was no cover charge are minimum spend (as there has been in the past). I really enjoyed it. This was my third time here. Tonight there was a man on the piano singing.

Great drinks !!!! Great pricing !!! Amazing vibes !!…read moreGood selection on the menu!! The staff is so kind and attentive Facility is clean and spacious Check em out !!! Place to visit !!!

I like a good dive bar, but I was surprised to find The Railyard on the edge of River Oaks. Even…read morethough it's in an affluent area, the bar is very laid back. I stopped in on a Friday evening for a night cap. The bar is a pretty decent size and they have their own parking lot. They have a large patio out front and there was plenty of seating indoors as well. It's a sports bar so there were a lot of TVs throughout. They also have arcade games including Skee Ball and Pop-A-Shot. The menu had beer, wine, and cider, but they do have a full bar. I didn't see any specialty cocktails on the menu so I just asked the bartender, Marc to make me a gin based cocktail. Marc came up with his version of a Corpse Reviver. It had a tart, yet fruity twist to it. I can't recall all of the ingredients he used, but I liked it. I also had a Gimlet which was really good. Marc informed me about The Railyard shot special. Any time a train rolls by, you can purchase a vodka based shot for $2. I'm not much of a shot person, but I went ahead and ordered a White Tea shot. It was really good. Everyone in the bar was friendly and I appreciated the diversity of the clientele. Super chill place, just as a dive should be.

Love this little tiki bar in the Heights. You would never know from the front how fun it is inside!…read moreThe staff are helpful, and the vibes are perfect. All the drinks I tried were delicious! Love the tiki mugs!

I came here with some friends for after dinner drinks. It was very immersive. The tiki theme is…read moreamazingly on point. They had a lot of drinks that seems to be best if you shared a fish bowl style. They did look very exciting but we wanted to try more individual drinks. There is a QR code on the table and you go to the counter to order them. Sadly, the drinks were 50/50 on our table. The Spaceship Lullaby and Prickly Pear were misses. The Saturn and Portlight were great. This bar is def. good for a group hang out but it is a little loud. Parking is free but limited out front. If it looks like a small shop, you're at the right place.

Good sports bar with sand volleyball courts and an open air feel…read more Bartenders are friendly and quick. Food option was a pop up crawfish boil that was the best we've had this year. Young after work crowd on our Friday visit with large groups watching the World Cup and Astros. Overall, a good spot for drinks with friends.

Called to make a reservation the day before the Mexico-South Korea game and was put down for a…read moretable for 6 inside. I called back again to make sure there wasn't a minimum or anything, and they confirmed my reservation. When I showed up on game day, I walked into the full bar that clearly had no tables and went up to a man with a Decoy shirt on who said they don't do reservations. I told him I had just spoken to someone yesterday, and he "you have wrong information, there's no way we can do reservations with this many people - you probably called the corporate office (it's the number listed on their website so that made no sense)" and was very dismissive of me and not apologetic whatsoever. It's totally understandable that reservations wouldn't be possible on a World Cup day. Seems like the staff are not all on the same page, or I was misled to just get my group into the bar (which has happened at other bars during the tournament so it's not unheard of). Had to take my three nieces elsewhere at the last minute and don't imagine I'll be returning after that experience.

We went while Blitzen's was popping up. The cocktails and food were inventive, but decor could have…read morebeen more festive. The service was nice and the food was average.

Super cute, great ambiance, attentive bar tender, lovely for date night. Closes early so plan…read moreaccordingly if you're not spending the night at the omni.

For this being the Galleria location bar it's pretty disappointing. We were there at the bar and no…read moreone was there to take our order. We asked if we could do a quick interview in the patio and the lady working the bar with the dragonfly said no and we would have to contact the marketing department blah blah blah. We wanted to change locations. She didn't have the liquor we wanted on hand for a margarita but she wouldn't let us cancel our order because, "she had already started it". When she went to ring us up her system was down so she wrote out the ticket on a sheet of paper. For a Marriott boutique hotel it's no wonder they have three stars. Also, the employee we interacted with was not very service oriented. It just wasn't the most pleasant experience. I won't patronize there again.

This place is a hott mess and then some (literally hott mess, since the brand new AC did not seem…read moreto be utilized). Uggghhh We went here on their grand opening night, so we were expecting more. I am so sad they did not deliver. This place is located at the new swank W Aloft Hotel located foot steps from the Galleria Mall. First off, do not park across the street at the plaza that houses Capital Grille, they will tow here. The hotel has a parking garage located at its rear. After finding parking fairly easily on the second floor, we walked to the elevator to go down to the bar. When I say wait, I mean waiting 5-10 minutes for a freakin elevator. I think these are the only elevators in the parking garage. So on busy nights and on weekends this can definitely get backed up. When we finally made it downstairs, this place was a packed house. The music was blaring and people were dressed to the nines. I guess I didn't get the memo that it was "Dressed to Impress" night. As soon as you step in, this place is chaotic and pretty unorganized. Don't get me wrong this place gets a solid 8 on the luxury scale, but the atmosphere and lack of bar staff definitely was not worth it. This place was definitely short staff on their opening night, shouldn't they know that they will need a full staff to prepare for battle of the oncoming bar hoppers and club goers. Duh! The bar staff they did have were as slow as molasses. So slow that we didn't even get one single drop of liquor after 15 minutes or so. As we waited we looked over the menu, which had an array of cool and inventive cocktails and martinis they also offer small bar bites. After the 15 minute mark with no liquor in our system, we decided to leave. We left hot, frustrated and alcohol free, which concludes to the 2 stars review. I might try this place again, but for right now I'll let all the hype die down before attempting a second trip.

This is truly a dive bar...one of the diviest. Cheap beer, good music and friendly people…read more Bartender was super attentive and spot on. "Boots All Over Texas" had a great time playing at Nomad's Thursday open mic night.

The go to spot all around, great selection with BYOB and free darts and pool. Hard to not call it…read morethe best dive bar in Houston.