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    Luis G.

    Simple put, This place is awesome! Visiting family in Houston from Austin and my gf wanted to a good spot to grab a cocktail at. We had just finished eating at La Calle across the street when we came across One Armed Scissor and I'm so glad we stumbled upon this hidden gem! We tried the Toronto and the Margarita and both were phenomenal! If you're looking for a good cocktail and an awesome vibe stop on by! The bartenders (and owners I'm assuming) are extremely friendly and welcoming! 5/5!

    Jonathan L.

    One Armed Scissor is easily my favorite bar in Houston. The staff are incredibly hospitable and are always eager to please patrons with delicious cocktails as well as genuine conversations.

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    Chris P.

    One of my favorite low key spots. The drinks here deliver, from unique twists to the classics. Michael and his wife are chill and awesome to chat with. The best part about this place is location, it's a little off the path, which makes it best for those looking for a more chill vibe. Do yourself a favor, go here and support some solid folks making fantastic drinks!

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    Patrick S.

    This is the downtown "neighborhood" living room (open late). Friendly staff, great drinks, affordable. This is the "Cheers" for downtown residents. Great ambience btw.

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    Dina M.

    Love love love this space . It's away from the craziness of the weekend crowd with great drinks . The bartenders are attentive and will come out from Behind the bar to check on you . Great for people watching . Will take friends back here

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    Amanda T.

    Cool chill spot in downtown! The drinks were strong but everything was really great. The bartenders were a friendly and the place was really nice. I legit would have missed it if I wasn't paying attention when we walked there! Definitely a low key spot in Downtown to chill at!

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    James S.

    Stopped by here to try their cocktails. Overall place is on the smaller size, with bar seating, a few tables, and some seating against the wall. All of which is your standard beer bar type of seating.. The menu includes, beers, cocktails, and shots--- all of which were really affordable. I tried the working tile which was pretty good, and came out fast. Bartender was really friendly and honest-- e.g. won't up sell you on top shelf alcohol you can't taste in your cocktail. They also have a couple TVs going showing some random movies. I think I saw a US film with Korean subs?? Place is pretty clean, affordable, and is a solid place to meet your friends. It has a little more of a (clean) hole in the wall / edgy feel to it.

    Victoria M.

    Cozy, casual spot just far enough away from the mass of downtown stuff. Tasty cocktails and low-key atmosphere. They kept their previous following and should be gaining a new downtown audience very quickly.

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    I love this place! Is super chilled and the bartenders always make you feel welcomed! Everyone knows each other... is more than just a bar!

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    Ohh boy. Trust this bar to treat you right. Molina and wife are the tops.

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    Great bar!! Awesome bartenders and of course drinks. Definitely pop in if you're in the area to say hello and grab a drink

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    Plume - Bar area

    Plume

    4.4(82 reviews)
    4.5 miThe Heights

    Came here for a friend's birthday party recently on a Saturday night and we had a great time. Our…read moreserver impressively managed our whole group of 30+ people efficiently and quickly. The DJ was also bumpin'! Song choices were fitting and he mixed the music seamlessly which made the vibes so much more fun. We loved the Prosciutto Flatbread, the toppings were generous and the crust was perfectly chewy but crispy. We also got the Papas Bravas, which was pretty standard. For drinks, we got the Situationship, Lychee Lemon Drop, Smooth Operator, and Blue Tile IPA. All the cocktails were very tasty and perfectly balanced. Food and drinks here are definitely on the pricier side for a typical Houston bar.

    We hosted one of our La Maison Houston events at Plume this past Saturday, and it was an amazing…read moreexperience from start to finish. The vibe is always great, and the team truly went above and beyond for our group. Crysta, the Manager, was wonderful to work with and had our space set up beautifully, including a personalized menu, saxophonist and great DJ, that made the event feel extra special. Cristian, our server, took such great care of us and our guests all night and made sure everything ran smoothly. Jordan, the videographer/content creator, was also capturing special moments throughout the evening, which was such a nice touch. I would 100% recommend Plume for events or a night out, and we will definitely be back!

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    Kanpai Club - Late night bites

    Kanpai Club

    4.6(69 reviews)
    3.1 miThe Heights

    Had a great time. JJ the bartender was very welcoming and gave me some local recommendations as I…read morewas visiting from out of town. The food was the perfect amount of food for a late night meal and everything was fresh and flavor. I regret I don't remember the name of the drink I had, but it had rum, Ube, spices, and guava.

    After enjoying a late night snack at Handos, we decided to mosey on over to Kampai Club. I had…read moreheard good things for years, and I remember driving past it a couple times and not seeing it or any signage. Even this time the GPS took us to an entrance that had us going the wrong way down a one-way, but we eventually figured it out I will say that the parking isn't all that great, but we were able to find a spot. If the parking lot is full you should be able to find street parking nearby Kanpai Club is a sister location to Handos. They share a kitchen and you can walk through an inside door access either. You can find the same cocktails and bites from Handos on the Kanpai menu, but there's also additional drinks and bites The bar feels like a Japanese Izakaya. It's a narrow space resembling a Japanese outdoor bar. It's intimately lit and well decorated. We did have to wait for two spots to open up, but that didn't take too long The bartenders were friendly, professional, and efficient. We went on a Friday night (fairly late), and they had two dedicated bartenders The cocktails were fun and were beautifully crafted. Most were served in novelty glassware. You can order classic cocktails, but both Kanpai and Hando offer a variety of signature cocktails. Most having some sort of Japanese or Asian fusion. They have beer, wine, and extensive sake list, as well as green tea and other nonalcoholic options The cocktails were tasty. The only one I was iffy on was their Espresso martini. It was poured from a machine and I guess there were having issues with it. The presentation was phenomenal. There was a roasted marshmallow garnish. The drink itself was far too Smokey in flavor than I like, or at least in terms of my espresso martinis The Yuzu Kosho fries were incredible. The flavors really hit the spot. The Okinawa Potato salad was both questionable to looks and and to eat lol. This purple mound of potato's had an interesting taste, look, and consistency. It wasn't bad, just... interesting and new Some tips: If you can't find this spot from the street, look for Handos. It's part of this restaurant Ask the bartender about the happy hour menu. And most nights they're open until 12am, but on Fridays and Saturdays they are open until 2am If you order food online (technically from Hando's) you can get 10% off using code: HANDO10. This is part of their "Hando and Chill" special Cheers!!

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    Permission Whiskey & Service

    4.3(215 reviews)
    2.2 miThe Heights
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    Great bar Met some…read morefriends here after dinner. They were packed and boomin when we arrived. Dj set up right behind us and got the night started right. Even though the place was completely full, the service was still quick and really good. They brought out more chairs to accommodate our growing party and we never had to wait long for drinks. After about an hour, we slid through the back door and into the speakeasy. This portion of the bar was equally impressive and had the same high end vibe. More great service, more great drinks. Some Louis XIII may have been poured- which came with white glove service and a complete history lesson btw lol Literally zero complaints. Just a great night out.

    If i could gove 0 stars for the service inside on. May 2nd i would…read more I left a 0 tip on my tab since i PAID for my drinks.. and had to wait over 30 min i KID YOU NOT to get my drinks ... I even had to remind 3 waiters and 1 told me i didnt get the tocket but came thru Shout out to him. Management was trash, my party of 15+ people wanted to drink more but waitresses were never to be seeen Bartenders did what they could And a guy that looked like a boss was jus ttaking paymentts and doing a shit fucking job My party was ready to spend 120-250 per person but were only able to spend 48 bc of how long it took To order 1 ducking drink 10 win to order 15 to wait... I waited 30 on top of the 10 to be able to order Inagine almost a f hour... Dont go here Management .. do better

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    Jethro’s Cocktail Lounge - outside, covered patio area

    Jethro’s Cocktail Lounge

    4.7(120 reviews)
    1.7 miFourth Ward, Midtown, Montrose
    Free parking
    Happy hour specials

    We stopped into Jethro's Cocktail Lounge while we were out at the Vintage Community Market hosted…read moreby Faculty Club Never, and it ended up being one of those places you're so glad you randomly walked into. First, the vibe. It is warm, stylish, and very Montrose in the best way. It feels elevated but still relaxed enough to just sit, talk, and enjoy your time without feeling rushed. We came during happy hour and it was such a great deal. I ordered the Sweet Like Peach Tree, which was light, refreshing, and perfectly balanced with the peach and ginger. My husband got the Frozen Paloma and it was just as good, super smooth with the right citrus bite. We also shared the churros and they were honestly a must order. Warm, crispy, and paired with Nutella and caramel. What really made the experience stand out though was our bartender, Manny. He was incredibly welcoming from the moment we sat down, had such a great personality, and made the whole experience feel personal. You can tell he genuinely enjoys what he does, and that kind of service is hard to find. He also told us about their upcoming two year anniversary party on May 3rd with rotating live DJs, which sounds like it will be such a fun time. We will definitely be back. Between the drinks, the atmosphere, and the service, this place really gets it right.

    On my weekly walks through midtown, I got to watch Jethro's be built and come to life. First visit…read morewas a big HIT for me and I love finding time to come back. The vibes are immaculate! It's a little small inside and a small parking lot, but if you're lucky and can walk there, do! The quality of the drinks are really excellent and the burgers have been voted some of the best in town! I can't speak for them, but the drinks and the spot, are phenomenal. They have bingo nights, dj nights, and other themed events that keep the place packed out. Maybe once I try the burgers, it'll be 5 stars, but the smallll parking lot and lack of safe street parking keep me at 4.

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