First things first, ambient lighting and good cocktails do not automatically make a place a speakeasy. That said, Rosewater is a cocktail bar tucked away in Clear Lake and is probably one of the few spots in the area offering this type of experience, that's not in the heart of Houston. We stopped in on a Monday evening right before closing and were surprised that they still seated us and gave us the chance to grab a drink. I went with the bartender's choice mocktail, which was well crafted, while he ordered an espresso martini and enjoyed it. The drinks were reasonably priced, the atmosphere was comfortable, and the staff was welcoming despite us arriving so close to closing time. The space itself is cozy, with both indoor seating and an outdoor patio. Another plus is there's plenty of parking. Overall, a it's a solid neighborhood cocktail bar with a relaxed vibe. I'd definitely stop by again when I'm in the area. read more

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Came to Rosewater on a Friday night and sat at the bar. Atmosphere was super chill with dim lighting a variety of throwback songs! Our bartender was great and very friendly. And our drinks were delicious! Highly recommend trying this place out! read more

Rosewater - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Usually when I want an expertly crafted cocktail, I have to drive into Houston. That is until I tried Rosewater. Met a couple of friends out here for a random weekday happy hour outing. I live in Pearland so it's just a hop, skip and jump over to Clear Lake. This whole area has some hidden gems when it comes to cocktail bars and Rosewater is one of them. It is located just a short drive from 45 in a little shopping strip. Parking can be tight during peak times. I was a little confused walking up because it looked like there were two bars in one. I guess one was the original side and then they expanded. We sat on the right side which was small with bar seating and a few tables off to the side. It looked like the other side was slightly larger. They also have a good sized patio that would be ideal for larger parties. Customer service was great. So I started off with something off the happy hour menu. I went with my tried and true House Old Fashioned. They did it just right. If a place can't execute that, I'm out! I went a little lighter on my next drink. I went with a Rum Swizzle. It's a basic drink but tasty and refreshing. When happy hour ended, I wanted to see how good their Clarified Milk Punch was. Anytime I see it on a menu I got to have it. Just the complexity of it alone is amazing. It drinks so smooth and it just a very delicious drink. They did it really well here. If hunger strikes, they have a pretty decent food menu which I still haven't partook in. Overall, if I am in need of a nice cocktail and just want to catch some back roads to my destination, Rosewater will be the spot. I will most definitely be back! read more

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A great speak easy in the heart of Clear Lake. Perfect spot for happy hour, and I always love the cocktails! read more

Rosewater - Lovely speak easy in the heart of Clear Lake. I always enjoy the service and the cocktails. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Beautiful & delish cocktails. Great food! Nice atmosphere & ambiance. Walk around the back hall by powder rooms & check out the local art for sale! read more

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Extensive drink menu and they usually have a pretty good crowd. The patrons give Montrose vibes.

We stopped in for the first time since Covid a few days ago and had the best time! The food was fantastic and our bartender, I wish I could remember his name because he deserves recognition. They made us specialty drinks that were so good and they all the best vibe working together. Great place! read more

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I don't make it out to the southeast side often usually just for work or family stuff. After a last-minute reunion, someone suggested this spot, and it ended up being a great call. Cool atmosphere, music at a perfect level easy to talk without yelling. The crowd leaned more mature, which was a nice change. Drinks were well done thoughtful mixology without the usual overhype. Prices were fair. I'll definitely keep this place in mind next time I'm out this way. read more

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This place is legit for cocktails and food! Always a great vibe, with good music, great service, and excellent bites. The lamb tacos on Tuesdays are not to be missed! read more

Rosewater - Lamb Taco with yogurt sauce, pickled onion and mint - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Went for the first time, meeting friends who are regulars and already had a patio table. Stayed three hours. Lovely vibes, charming staff, truly interesting mocktails. The food was good - I had the Brie grilled cheese with prosciutto (good but heavy) and shared hummus (good, fresh, nothing specials). Also tasted the falafel bites (very good) The Dry Spell may be the best mocktail I've ever had. Beet & cinnamon. Yum! read more

Rosewater - Mocktail menu - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Local gem! Good food, good service, great ambience,, and good drinks, including some specialities. Not cheap but you get what you pay for.

I love a good craft cocktail. And you'll see it done at a high level at Rosewater. Located in a shopping center, parking won't be an issue. I stopped by on a Saturday evening and there was a 45-minute wait for a table. While they do have a nice patio, it was freezing so not a lot of people wanted to be out in the wild despite the heaters. We made things work. What initially stood out to me about Rosewater was the creativity of the cocktails. You'll see unique combinations and liquors you've never heard of. I tried four cocktails and they all were delicious. Including one that had mead which isn't something you see every day. While they do have food, I didn't have any so I can't comment on that. Service was friendly. If you're looking for some quality cocktails in the burbs, definitely check out Rosewater. read more

I've been going here since 2017 or so and I have not found another bar in the world like it. The staff is like family to me now and the drinks are always top tier. The atmosphere is also really chill and the playlist never misses! This is my go to spot for a nice evening out with friends and sometimes my dog lol. read more

Rosewater - Strawberry rita - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

If you want quality drinks, don't walk, run to Rosewater! It's a small intimate place with indoor and outdoor covered seating. There's Even fans for those super hot, humid Texas days. The staff have great customer service and provide great recommendations. There is usually a drink of the day and the happy hour menu has a great selection to choose from. The Lions Tail and African Flower are two of my favorite drinks here. The chicken sandwich was really good but unfortunately the fries were a little over cooked. My friend comes here often and this is my second time visiting. Love how they decorated for Halloween and even incorporated Día de los Muertos also known as day of the dead. Caleb and The Dark Angel were our waiter and they were fantastic. read more

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Rosewater continues to be amazing! The expansion maintains the same intimate atmosphere. The place was packed on Friday at 5 PM. Their new food menu is amazing. We shared the large cauliflower appetizer. It was fresh and delicious. The happy hour menu offers several cocktails for $8. Any of the servers can place drink or food orders for you so just flag one down if you haven't seen your server in a bit. You'll never regret an evening an evening at Rosewater. Well unless you have one too many cocktails lol read more

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This cocktail bar has such a chill vibe. My husband and I usually come to this bar if we just want to hang out and chill with our family or friends in this area. This bar is located inside a plaza and they have a patio that servers just come and take your order once you choose your seat. You can also hang out inside their bar and just order drinks from the bartender if you'd like. The drinks are good and affordable. The cocktail drinks are around $11-$14 which is not bad. They also have a happy hour menu and I love how they close late. I also love how they serve food and we were able to order food at 10pm when we arrived so their kitchen is open late also. It may not be an extensive food menu but it's good snacks to have while having drinks. Overall, I recommend this bar if you are in this area. read more

Rosewater - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great drinks good food, we've been going here for years and it's gone from a small hole in the wall to an outstanding bar.

Update, management did reach out and apologize. They sent the GM to our table as well. We will be back and hope that the experience is different. We are all human and have bad days. Hopefully they can use this as a learning opportunity. I am by no means a customers always right type of person. Thank you Rosewater for the good drinks and we will be back! read more

sad to see this place we've enjoyed for so long slide more and more into a disturbing atmosphere. tried to enjoy a drink and appetizer wife my wife, but what they had going on the TV was disgusting and disturbing. Hope they get back to what made them grow so successfully for years. read more

Everything here is consistently excellent, and if you need good recommendations, you only have to ask. Taylor was the one helping me, but Autumn recommended I get my pretzel and my hummus with harissa and I could not believe how well it worked! Autumn even gave me drink recommendations too! Taylor, thank you for the excellent service, and Autumn you went above and beyond to make the experience even better. Thank you! read more

A group of us yelpers came here after having dinner close by. I was so excited to try this place, based on such high recommendation of reviews and other yelpers. I am trying to venture out more, with different kinds of spirits, and this is just the place to do it. The place was busy on a Friday night, duh expected. We were seated outside in the mid size patio area. They have a large menu of classics and specialty cocktails. Drinks -I had the Blazing Star, I believe, which was good. It was my kind of tart but just sweet enough, like a mezcal hibiscus margarita. And then I asked my server for a recommendation since I wanted something gin based and she made me cucumber gimlet, which I loved. Overall, it was fantastic experience. It's low key enough to be a neighborhood bar, but the drinks are elevated, well balanced, creative and fun. Bartenders have enough knowlege to create things off menu or with your fav spirit in mind, which is the secret sauce of keeping customers happy. I do not live in this are, but would plan another visit, just to explore there bar menu again. Everyone I was with in my group enjoyed both there mocktails and cocktails. read more

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Drinks here are surprisingly amazing for a random shopping strip deep in suburban depths of Clear Lake. To be honest, I was really blown away. They make the classics well, and at the same time have their own riffs and personal cocktails. Last time I was here they made me an American Trilogy, which brought me back to being in NYC at Little Branch or Dutch Kills. They have a limited food menu to satisfy your munchies, but the drinks are really where it's at, and why you should come here. If I lived in a surrounding neighborhood it'd be fun to walk here and chill. If you're visiting from away, I'd make sure you have a DD or just take an Uber/Lyft because you're not going want to have more than one drink! read more

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I tried out Rosewater for the first time Friday night and what a delight! I stuck to the feature mocktail, Paramore and had two of them. They were a good balance of tart and sweet. My friends' alcoholic beverages looked great as well and no one had any complaints. The patio is nice. They even have swing seats. Service is great and it didn't take long for my pals and I to get a table. The crowd was a little boring but about what I'd expect for a suburban spot. I'd definitely return, likely for a low key hang with friends or a date when we don't feel like trekking into Htown or expect much from the people watching. read more

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My husband and I were in town visiting family and craving a solid crafted cocktail. After hunting through Yelp and Google, we discovered Rosewater - which offered a HUGE selection of specialty cocktails and an ample amount of liquors if you want a specific one not in the menu. Highly recommend the Champs Elysees & Ponderosa Gin Martini. Drinks: there are so many different options, you'll have fun finding one that suits your palate Service: Friendly & fast! Seating: * Indoor - booths, bar tables and bar seating * Outdoor - lots of tables and sofa lounge chairs Munchies: they offer a variety of small bites We found that most bars in the area sold overly sweet "cocktails" or only have standard liquors with premade sweeteners (think of cheap triple sec), slushy margaritas. Rosewater cured our crafted cocktail fix with a great ambience, solid drinks & friendly service without having to drive to Downtown Houston. read more

Rosewater - Ponderosa Gin Martini & Champs Elysees - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Always love coming to Rosewater. Wife and I are having drinks and there is a special menu being featured tonight in honor of the Kentucky Derby (and Star Wars). I got the BlackBerry Lemon Julep with Old Forester and she got the Mai Tai. Both excellently crafted and came out delicious. Cheers and thanks, Rosewater!! read more

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Rosewater is such a great cocktail bar in clear lake. The service is so quick for such quality drinks. They have a beautiful patio that you're able to sit in and lounge. The drinks are phenomenal. I wish I could remember the name of my drink, but it has shishito pepper extract and goodness. It's an excellent, top notch drink. I love this place so much. read more

Rosewater - Charcuterie - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Anything you can drink, they can make better. Not only because Rosewater's selection of curated, select, and hard-to-find elixirs are some of the most premium and best variety to be found (even in a city as large and diverse as Houston), but also because there is passion, innovation, even love infused into each and every beverage. If it can't be found (or hasn't been dreamed of yet), they're in the process of creating it, in the most exquisite form possible. Everything right down to almond-infused Italian cream soda. Please and thank you! On one side, a trendy and elegant lounge with table service, the other - their original tavern-esque bar with a few intimate nooks, both hosting the same extraordinary menu (complete with excellent snacks) and staff that welcomes you like an old regular whether this is your first time or one-hundredth. Thanks to Pasha Morshedi for his vision and masterful palate giving us a good reason to visit the 'burbs from time to time. This one is an all-around winner! read more

Neighborhood cocktail bar with integrity. Looking forward to enjoying something from the kitchen next visit. read more

Rosewater - Four Roses' Barrel Select - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Updated the place with booths, and a great outdoor patio area. They always have fun innovative drinks, with something new to try. Staff is helpful, want something not on the menu, just ask. Found something you love and wish you could take it home? You CAN, they have to-go drinks! Can't get much better than that. Only negative is the place has gotten too popular - they need MORE space. So get there early or go on off hours and you're sure to have a great time. read more

Rosewater - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Five years later and I finally came back to Rosewater. So much for "I see more happy hours in the near future." It's definitely been a minute since I last visited Rosewater, but it's just as cool as I remembered it being. Observations: -They've added booths inside and they just renovated their patio out front last month. It's really spacious and nice. -They have servers now which I don't recall them having last time I visited. -Happy Hour is from 4-6 pm -They don't allow outside food anymore, but they do have a small menu to order from. In the menu, it does state that they are expanding their kitchen so the menu will have more items at some point. -They stop serving food an hour before they close. Food: Black Bean Quesadilla - not on the menu. Our server Madison suggested it. She said they also have a black bean hummus. I was pretty hungry so I opted for the quesadilla. It tasted more like a taco, but it was really good! They gave a generous serving of beans. I had enough to dip my chips in it (which is good because they didn't provide any salsa or queso). The beans were a tad salty, but very flavorful. Drinks: -Daily Frozie: Madison explained that it was cinnamon tea infused gin with strawberry, pineapple, lemon, and curacao. There were lots of flavors going on in the drink. The cinnamon was subtle and the drink was pretty sweet, but also refreshing. -Give Peas a Chance (seasonal): I didn't even see this on the menu, but when Madison described it, I was intrigued (Gin Mare, snap peas, Bols Genever, lemon, olive oil). I actually like snap peas so I figured I would give it a try. My first drink (the Frozie) was pretty sweet, so I was wanting something that was less sweet to counter it. The olive oil gave the drink an interesting smooth consistency and the snap pea flavor wasn't over powering. I don't even know how to describe the flavors, but it worked. If you want to try something different, then Give Peas a Chance (sorry, I couldn't resist lol)! -Bichi "Martini": This drink has beets in it (as well as French gin, lychee liqueur, lemon, bitters). My best friend ordered this drink and she's not a huge fan of beets, but she really enjoyed it because of the lychee. I had a small sip and it wasn't bad, but it was heavy on the beets (which I don't like); If you don't like beets, you may want to choose a different drink. Our server Madison was awesome! She was so nice and made awesome recommendations on food and drinks to try. There's so many options and they are constantly changing their menu so it's a great place to try some interesting and unique cocktails. Hopefully another five years won't pass before I go back. read more

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Super chill cocktail bar hidden in Clear Lake. I had heard good things for a while and finally had the chance to stop by after dinner. Inside was packed so we grabbed a seat on the patio. Service was quick and friendly. Options were fun and endless. I tried two different cocktails and both were wonderful. They have something for everyone. A little odd that they closed at 12:00, but I can understand why being in the suburbs. I'm excited to return to explore more on the menu!! read more

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I have been to Rosewater plenty of times, and I cannot express how much I appreciate Cait, Caleb, and Taylor. They are such hard workers and go and above and beyond to help me. Gabbi is always looking out for me, and I feel the most comfortable here. Please visit here! read more

If I die and go to heaven I hope it's like Rosewater. Some of the best cocktails I've ever tasted at prices that won't break the bank read more

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What a gidden gem located in Clear Lake. If you like SpeakEasys, this place that kind of vibe. The craftsmanship of all of their beverages are fantastic. The bartenders are great and willing to craft any drink on the menu. I have so many favorites their, it is hard for me to recommend just one. The bourbon based drinks, including their Old Fashion, are really good. I also like their version of an espresso Martini. I did try their charcuterie board. It was fresh and fantastic. I look forward to my next visit soon. read more

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The happy hour wine went from $5.00 to $8.00. I won't be coming back. The food is good but the menu is limited and does not vary. read more

This place has gone through some significant expansion since the last time I was here (it's been a few years). In addition to the awesome mixed drink menu, they have added a small (but nice) selection of food, and the outdoor patio obviously is very popular. I am sure that I will be back more regularly as friends live within walking distance from here. It's more than your usual neighborhood bar/lounge. For the folks here it's a destination! read more

My go spot to grab a drink. My favorite drink is definitely the orange you glad or the rosewater sour

This place has fancy drinks, incredible service, amazing food, and you don't have to dress up. The roasted cauliflower, chicken fingers, fries, bread, roast chickpeas, and tater tots were all best in class. read more

Hands down one of the greatest neighborhood bars I've been too in the Nasa clear lake area! All cocktails are handmade and handshakes from their extensive menu! Best service and taste in the area! Came for a wedding pre event night and they provided the best service ever! Great cocktails! read more

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I had been told about this establishment quite some time ago, had time on my hands and was looking for something to eat and drink and stopped in quite casually on a Sunday evening which is not quite the apex of dining experience but I suspect was an serendipitous opportunity for me to find a bar stool and some immediate attention for what was a perfectly wonderful experience. Let me start by referring to the picture of a perfectly prepared cocktail from yesteryear (which is where I am from) and if representative of all cocktails is reason not to miss this experience. As well I partook of a spicy Hummus appetizer which was very enjoyable, tasty and served with Pita, fresh carrots and cucumber which in my opinion having been raised on Mediterranean dishes, is something that someone either considering or familiar with such faire, should not miss. The ambiance is quite lovely and on this particular evening included some 1960's, plenty of 1970's and 1980's music which was a perfect pairing to both the service, drinks and food. I won't wait for as return visit. PS a rapscallion BTW...if you are a scotch drinker should not be missed especially from this establishment. read more

Rosewater - A wonderful rapscallion! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas