Went here around 4-5:30ish and wasn't packed or anything. There was one lady bartending and she was awesome. She was great at her job. She made you feel welcomed and was very happy go lucky. She saw how my friend and I were dying from the Houston heat and gave us the rundown of the place as in where we could find literally the coolest spot and other things like seating upstairs and the restroom. I could tell she had regulars come in and I could see why they would be regulars. Drink specials and great service. My only regret was asking her to make me some fruity refreshing drink that ended up tasting like only whisky :c All is forgiven though. If I'm ever in the area, I'd come back again. read more

Another nice bar in the downtown Houston area off of Main Street. Very good selection of liquors. Nice selection of food and other options. Enjoyed a number of cocktails with coworkers and friends read more

Love this place. I felt like a regular as soon as I walked in. Thank you Frank and Jace for making our night.

I'd been here before and really liked it but had an insanely horrible experience my last visit. The very first bartender I had an encounter with was the Ginger Bartender. Asked him for a whiskey recommendation then proceeded to order. After waiting a while for him to come back around we finally waved at the other bartender as he was walking by and ordered another round from him. when it was time to go Ginger bartender got our check, I handed him my card then gave me my receipt to sign. I noticed it was a different amount. When I asked the ginger if I could have the original receipt(the one they give you with your drinks and total) he said No. Puzzled, I proceeded to ask Ginger why, and he seemed to be playing dumb, the other bartender noticed and told me he added both tabs together. Accepting and understanding that, I still asked to have the original receipt handed to me. Ginger bartender then flips me off and says "FUCK YOU". Even the people sitting around me were very confused why he did that, I certainly wasn't being rude, obnoxious, loud or uncooperative. I wasn't even belligerent drunk. I simply just wanted my original receipt. read more

Great selection of whiskey. Connoisseurs won't be disappointed. Downfall: wicked cramped space and a seemingly non existent a/c. I know, welcome to Houston. Oh yeah and the bartender was kind of a huge dick, in terms of southern hospitality. Lol. It felt like Boston in there. Some might like that. read more

I adore this spot!!! We headed there following a concert at HOB on Friday and had a fantastic time. Jase and Frank were great! They are friendly and pour awesome drinks. We are total fans of the bloody mary shots. I definitely will go back as every time I go I have a superb time. Keep up the good work!! read more

Awesome. Knowledgeable and super nice bartenders. Bountiful selection of whiskey. Great location across the street from HOB. "Secret" lounge room in the back with comfy chairs. read more

This is a great Downtown spot to grab a few drinks before dinner or a concert, even after work. I can walk here from my office. I am not a whiskey drinker, but my husband is. He seems to enjoy the selection and I enjoy the beers they have on tap. There is always ample seating and even a loft area upstairs and a private room for small parties. read more

Just come to see Sarah... or stay for the great environment and drinks... but mainly Sara!!!

I love this bar. The staff are knowledgeable and accommodating and the atmosphere is very laid back. They have a great martini menu and also play great music! I had my birthday party here and had an absolutely fabulous time and later in the evening Reverend Horton Heat came in after his show at the House of Blues which was even a better treat. read more

Great whisky (and whiskey) bar! Good luck finding something they don't have. This place is perfect. There is a little seating area upstairs if it gets a little crowded downstairs. Everyone in the bar is awesome, except the little owner, Mike. He treats the people poorly and was a jerk to me and my friends on New Years Eve. I think he has a chip on his shoulder or something. I feel for those who have to work with him, but it made me tip them better...so maybe it is ok :) I take all my friends here and they have all enjoyed. read more

Cool bar in great downtown location. Incredible selection of whiskeys from all over the world. Knowledgeable and friendly service

I will make this update quick and painless. I still LOVE this place. I still get so many hot vodka shots (zingers) that I am not sure I have had any whiskey (which is my drink of preference.) They just started (maybe in the last year or so) doing flatbreads which are freakin amazing. I havent had one yet that wasnt amazing and its probably my favorite flatbreads in town. I am still super obsessed with this place, if you havent been yet, make any excuse to do so! Its a great spot to eat before a show at the House of Blues! read more

Is there a way to give 0 stars? I don't know if people who write these positive reviews have never had a freakin cocktail in their lives or what ! They brought me a Sazerac, with, get this, ice, red cherry and a freakin straw ! Not to mention the terrible bar tenders without a clue! read more

According to my husband Reserve makes the best old fashioned in Houston! That's saying a lot because he's had old fashions from all over the country with 100's of different whiskeys. This is our go to place for drinks anytime were downtown. We love the atmosphere, the service is always impeccable and of course the drinks are always top notch! If your not a whiskey drinker, that's ok, they can make you just about anything!! read more

My wife and I met up with a group of friends Friday night to do some whiskey drinking. It was recommended that we try Reserve 101, since they have a good selection to sample. We arrived at 7:00 and were escorted to the back room, where there was plenty of room with big comfy chairs. We had the room to ourselves, which was great. Frank was our host and did a terrific job bringing us flights. First we sample Bourbons. Then switched over to Scotch. We trusted Frank to make the selections and he delivered for sure as well as giving us "the tour" of each brand. All in all a great evening. The place is not fancy, but Frank and his staff make it a great place to go. read more

My fiance and I showed up at 1:45pm on Saturday (we did not know they did not open until 2pm). We entered and asked if they were open - there were at least a couple of employees inside apparently doing nothing. We were turned away and told they do not open until 2pm. I know I was not speaking to an owner because an owner would have gladly accepted and welcomed our business. Instead, we went across the street and spent our $100 at Mia Bella: Good food and drink, and they appreciated our business. I'm a Maker's Mark Ambassador and had hoped to sample the supposed extensive collection of whiskeys here but that didn't happen. :-/ read more

Very small place with limited seating. It got super hot and caused our group to leave early due to how hot it got. I'm not a big whiskey person and prolly won't take full advantage of the establishment. But they had beer so there's always a chance. I had the Karbach Jasmine Saison and it was served in a petite glass. I don't know what the average pour on this beer was but it seemed like everyone's beer was petite. They only had 6 beers on tap. It served its purpose for our group. I don't know if we will return. read more

I went with my boyfriend for a happy hour with his work friends. The first thing I noticed was the horrendous smell. I don't know what's going on with it. Truly atrocious. The bartender kept grabbing a can of Lysol air freshener and spraying away, but it didn't really help. This is apparently a persistent problem from what I have been told. That said, I ordered the Raspberry Martini. Really yummy. We checked out the upstairs area (not much too it), and it had some very comfy leather chairs and flat screens. Nice little place to have a chat and away from the horrid smell! If they can fix the sewer issue or whatever, this place would be much better. Great selection of liquors. read more

We just participated in the Valentine's Day whiskey and chocolate tasting....excellent. Very informative and a nice sampling

We came here for a birthday party and the drinks we got were delicious. We got there before all the shows at HOB and Toyota Center were done and by the time we left the place was slammed! read more

Was staying at the Four Seasons and wanted to watch the USA world cup game but bar was closed and empty. Walked one block down and found Reserve. Great people watching, nice upstairs with nice TV. Steve behind the bar great guy. He co owns the place too and will treat you right read more

My friends an I went here after a show at the House of Blues. The whiskey selection is what you'd expect from a "Whisky Bar", extensive. It's a little pricey but it wasn't too loud. I'd definitely go back. read more

Last nights manager was rude and disrespectful. He would not serve my friend and I because "we were over served" yet he told his other bartender to serve us. We walked in had one drink (at 9:30pm) and walked out. We will never come again. read more

Love the all cocktails and giant whiskey selection. the knowledgable staff is a bonus! Always a favorite for friends and family.

First time here. Sean was our bartender and he was super knowledgeable and friendly. I'm relatively new to whiskey and he was more than happy to answer my questions. Great cocktails, great selection, great pours. I'd highly recommend this place! read more

A hot spot in downtown Houston. I was in town for a conference and it kept calling my name when I would walk by in the mornings! So, it got me a few evenings. Fun place to hang. Drinks were good. Bartenders were friendly. No complaints. read more

Pretty great whiskey bar! Cocktails were outstanding and the variety of whiskers was very impressive. They had a whiskey from a distillery that closed before I was born...and I'm old! Sean and Ryan behind the bar were great. I don't totally remember leaving so I hope I tipped well. read more

I actually like this place because of the atmosphere and location and have had a lot of fun here after some HOB events, but my last trip here I realized that it is a major rip off! (perhaps it was because it was the boyfriend's birthday so I refused to let him pay for anything that evening). This is not New York or LA, we are in Houston....I was not thrilled about paying $12 for a glass of their house sauvignon blanc and $14 for a teeny tiny glass of whiskey (I mean shot glass size). I can buy a decent bottle of wine for $10 so give me a break. And the price of the whiskey would have been fine if it was served in a normal size glass.... read more

Legit selection of whisky and great cocktails, but dull atmosphere that smelled like a used toilet bowl.

Nice selection of whisk(e)y, obviously, but the crowd and bartender really prevent this place from being worth your time. The crowd (on a weeknight mind you) were drinking bud lights and clear liquor cocktails, a man sitting next to me ordered a f**king sea breeze! None of this would be more than a disappointment in people who don't understand they're at a whiskey bar, except the bartender repeatedly ignored us. We were drinking whisky, neat. Super easy, super fast, and totally appropriate. A professional bartender knows to keep our glasses full, especially considering we had been there prior to the frat pack. At one point the bartender got annoyed with a bro for not keeping his check open, none of them were, and scolded him saying it would make things go faster if he'd just leave it open. In the mean time, I'm sitting there thirsty, being ignored, needing to close out so I can go elsewhere. The neck-tattoo bartender needs to get a clue, and the crowd is certainly not suitable for actual adults. I would recommend this bar ONLY for early evening drinks before the crowd shows up. read more

Cool spot, nice vibes, not very many patrons which I like on a Sunday. It was kind of low lightening which gave it ambiance, but there's tv's to watch. Went with my boyfriend to do a whiskey tasting and the bar tender recommended us a few as well as answered some of our questions. There's no food. It's bar only. Go if you are looking to try bourbon/whiskey, very good selections and a menu to explain which region it is from. Also another bartender went over with us the process of the whiskey barrels in transportation and how you get the smells and taste of the different of them. Pretty cool place! read more

We frequent this establishment EVERY.SINGLE. TIME!!, we head into downtown. It's only a few times a year, but an awesome staff and premier selection. read more

Definitely a high point in an otherwise WTF trip to Houston. Outstanding bourbon/rye selection. Well-executed drinks made by bartenders who know what they're doing and care about the drinks they are making. The atmosphere was casual and friendly and the prices were reasonable. read more

Great dive feel and close to all the downtown action. Live bands too

Knowledgable staff and great selection of bourbon. I can't wait to attend a tasting.

What a wonderful hidden treasure... I don't venture dtown a lot anymore, but visited a market and stumbled across this place. Known for the whiskeys and cocktails... I was educated by one of the bartenders and found this place quite charming and intriguing! I myself will visit only during the day but for the arts/theatre people it's great to have a nightcap or a beginning! Definitely stop by!! read more

Great Bourbon selection at reasonable prices in the middle of down town. Happy hour has 5 dollar cocktails. If going to the Toyota center, hob or any other area attraction, This is certainly a great place to grab a drink. read more

Great service, great drinks, even when very busy. One of my favorite bars. They have a small but decent food selection. I usually order an Old-fashioned but they can make anything and NOT just whiskey drinks. read more

Love this place, great drinks, great atmosphere! Jace, Cassidy, and Frank are top notch. I can't imagine going anywhere else downtown. read more

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