This place is amazing !! Amazing vibes !!…read moreGood selection on the menu!! The staff is so kind and attentive Facility is clean and spacious Check em out

Y'all - this tiny little bar has a delicious secret. If you visit before 7pm, they offer $7 single…read morepatty burgers with fries, or a $10 double patty burger with fries. We have zero photos because my brain was misfiring at how INCREDIBLE the food looked - PIPING HOT - melty, greasy (but not off-putting), cheesy, fries were crispy. Do not sleep on this place. I can't comment on the drinks - I don't really enjoy alcoholic beverages and they didn't have iced tea. The service was top notch - friendly and attentive but not overbearing. Ambiance is fun, colorful bar scene.

Great drinks, friendly service, and delicious HH appetizers! We enjoyed our first time here and…read morehope to come back again!

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!!

Went to Bar Madonna on a Saturday night and was greeted by Dani who makes the most incredible and…read moresophisticated flavored mocktails I've ever tried. Every detail was throughly thought out and thoughtful. I had a butterfly pea flower mocktail and it had some subtle warming spices in it that added so much interesting depth. If you're a non drinker, and you're tired of cranberry and sparkling water out of the gun, come here.

Bar Madonna is absolutely darling! It's inside a boutique hotel in Montrose that's in a beautiful…read moreold house. Seriously, it's so charming, and you feel like you're in someone's gorgeous house. The bar was great--our group ordered cocktails and wine and enjoyed them all. We also ordered some snacks--sourdough bread, charcuterie, potato chips, and a sour cream dip--and all were great, especially the potato chips. Service was excellent--very nice, helpful, and friendly. We asked the hostess to take our picture as we were leaving, and she was very kind and told us the best spot for a photo.

I've passed by this bar countless times and have always wondered about it. I'm glad that I finally…read morecame in with a group of my friends. This is definitely a dive bar and seems to really be geared towards the local neighborhood. From the outside and even the inside, you may not think much of it but it was a pleasant surprise and they have so many cocktails to try. We got there a little early on a Friday night and were one of the only groups there but a rather large party/gathering came in maybe 30mins or so afterwards. The mixologist? was super friendly and gave recommendations as there are just so many cocktail options. Drinks took a bit to be made but she was by herself and we each ordered a different drink. The drinks themselves were really good and there's definitely something for everyone here. I really enjoyed my lady earl and we even tried a hot cheeto drink (not my favorite but it was fun to try and really does taste like a hot cheeto). I think this is just a fun place to check out and hang out. I'm glad to have this as a local spot not and am looking forward to trying more of their drinks!

Amazing bartender and drinks. They had a free movie screening when we arrived but we didn't go…read moreoutside. The Photo Booth is a nice touch and accepts cards. Fun place to chat and catch up with people after work.

Took a friend here that was from out of town and the place definitely live up to it's hype. The…read moreinterior was well designed and alot of attention to details. Just know that the place is small with limited seating so if you are going with a group with four or more, I strongly suggest you make reservations to secure seating. I also want to point out the parking situation. If you decide to park in the garage, note that you will need to scan a QR code to fill out your car info and they request a credit card for payment. Here is the part I do not like. Upon filling out all this info, they never once tell you what their rate is and only that you will be charged when leaving the garage. I was only their a maximum of two hours and I was charged a little over $20 dollars!!!!! I would hate to imagine what they would have charged me if I stayed for four hours or more. I had a friend that didn't know you had to pay for parking in the garage and received a letter from some company in Florida (I think) asking for $35 for not paying for parking in the garage and even threaten to submit to the credit bureau to mess with your credit score. So, I would just valet your car or find street parking. Anyways, De Fortune definitely is an upscale cocktail bar. The interior design of the place give it that elegant feel. From the smooth curves of the fur down, to the arches in the few private seating areas, to the velvet seatings in the entire place. Since I do not drink, they had cocktail options for me. But they have alot of options from their signature drinks to quench whatever flavors you like. My friend tried their "al pastor margarita" which has pineapple to make the drink sweet and spicy at the same time. She also ordered the "lychee garden" which includes a lavender sake with lychee, giving it a floral taste. And if you like tiramisu, you will like the "tiramisu delight" which is topped off with a ladyfinger on top. Now that is a dessert there. Please note that they do not serve food or bar snacks. So make sure you have dinner before coming here for the night. What I like about this place, is that all the employees there are you server. Everyone is there to assist you and provide a flawless service.

If you want overpriced cute drinks and a vibe, this is the place to go…read more I came to De Fortune with my cousins for a little girls' night, and the aesthetic and ambiance are definitely the highlight. It's cute, moody, and has that feeling like you're not even in Houston anymore. It's not a big space, so it does get pretty loud between the music and everyone talking. The music was just okay. If you like house music, you'll probably enjoy it here. The DJ did mix in some popular hip-hop, R&B, and reggaeton songs throughout the night, which I appreciated. We started with shots that were really good. They tasted almost like a shot of honey, but unfortunately I can't remember the name. We all ordered the Dolce Limone next, which was sweet and refreshing. For the next round, my cousin got the Mango something, and I ordered the French Connection. The French Connection was awful. It tasted like straight-up cough syrup, and I couldn't even pretend to finish it. Our last round was Palomas, and those were good. In between drinks, we ordered the meat and cheese board. It was cute and made for a nice little snack, but there was nothing particularly special about the selection. The waitresses were nice, and overall we had a good time. I genuinely don't have much bad to say about the place other than the drinks. They're not bad across the board, but they're also nothing particularly special, especially for the price. There are definitely better cocktail lounges in Houston if you're looking for actual mixology and cocktails that justify the price.

First of all: Make a reservation for the exact group size you have. This place is very popular and…read moreusually booked up. It's inside the Four Seasons hotel. I did their main valet for about $8 on a Thursday. Easily your best bet! It's fun to ask the front staff and make the "journey" to find the place so I won't spoil any of that here. You will eventually have a host who will take you through the experience to get inside. They have a bar experience where you're face to face with the bartenders and a couch seating style. Hanging with the bartenders is more fun as they're fun with a lot of personality. Make sure to let them know if you're celebrating something. High chance you'll get bonus shots/drinks! Every drinks has a cool presentation and is very instagramable.i can't remember the name of mine but it had a mango taste with a dip n dots inspired topping. It's in one of my photos. It was on an other level. I'm not much for sweet drinks but dip n dots are my weakness. It went so hard. Highly recommen

This bar gets so much hype that we decided to finally come see what all the fuss was about. Upon…read morearriving at Toro in the Four Seasons, we checked in and were escorted to the secret entrance. It's a fun gimmick, but less fun when you have to use the restroom and realize that it's back in the lobby and you need an escort to go and to come back. Outside of that, service was incredibly friendly and spent a lot of time at our table explaining the menu and helping us decide what to order. I wish I could remember the specific cocktails that we ordered, but alas, I cannot. The drinks were great and we had a really good time but I'm not going to pretend like the location is super convenient.

Let me start by saying this establishment is lovely! Everyone was really kind and me and my medium…read moresized party were well accommodated with everyone having space to have a seat. The cocktail options were fun and interesting. However, the food choices seemed like they were attempting to be a little too fancy if I am being honest. For instance, the "chips and salsa" was literally 5 flattened chip crisps with 4 salsa options. While the salsas were great, the small amount of chips left so much to the imagination and we could hardly try them all. For $12 for chips and salsa, please give me some more chips! We also felt really forgotten in our little corner. We had 4 different staff members checking on us in 30 min increments but never really knew who our server was. Anytime we got drinks and ordered more, they left all the old cups/classes on the table so our table was getting really full and unsightly! We actually had to stop the bartender from rushing to leave and tell him to collect the empty glasses. As it was my birthday, my girlfriend bought a round of shots for 6 people and when we finally closed her tab, it was $180! That seems like a bit much but also, we were not even told what the shots were! That breaks down to $25-30 PER SHOT! We did not make a fuss but that is robbery and in no world should that have been sprung on us in such a way. We placed the order at the bar and after another 30 mins, they finally came out. It was really strange and disorgonized. I know the bar is newer but I just felt it lacked in a little customer connection and TLC. The space is great but a bit boring and lacking organization for now. I did see someone with a guitar coming in while we were leaving so it seems like live music was on the menu but we did not stay for it. If I am being honest, I do not think I will return for bit but I do appreciate the aesthetic and how even under pressure everyone was kind. Lastly, wayyy too much ice in the drinks. I bet if there was no ice, it would even fill a third of the cups they serve in. Very annoying.

I really enjoyed the aesthetic and atmosphere at Concrete Rose. It's pretty spacious inside with…read morebar seating and tables. We were sat at the mini "upstairs" area further from the DJ which I liked because it felt a little easier to have conversation (but you do still need to talk loudly). I'm giving 3 stars because I tasted 3 different cocktails, and for the most part they all tasted the same, so for a cocktail bar, I'm putting more weight on the cocktails. The drinks were tasty, but they all had the same fruity flavor even though each cocktail had different ingredients. Our server was nice. I felt that his attentiveness varied throughout the night, but I don't entirely blame him as we were there for almost 4 hours and most of the time he'd check in on us we'd say we were doing fine, so he probably decided to just check on us less often as the night continued. There are some parking spots on the street in the area, which was nice and unexpected for downtown. For Saturday night at least, the street parking was free.

Under the Volcano is one of my favorite spots to meet friends for happy hour. The atmosphere is…read moreeclectic, fun, and relaxed, with a unique tiki-bar vibe indoors and plenty of outdoor space to enjoy Houston's nicer weather. The drinks are excellent, the snacks are great for sharing, and the setting makes it easy to linger over conversation. Whether you're looking for a casual after-work gathering or a laid-back place to catch up with friends, Under the Volcano delivers. The combination of good drinks, friendly service, and a distinctive atmosphere keeps me coming back. A Houston classic and a great happy hour destination.

I always enjoy my time, meal, and beverage at Under The Volcano. I suggest visiting for an…read moreafternoon on the patio with a round of beef empanadas and a classic margarita on the rocks (made with fresh lime juice!). It never disappoints and oftentimes there is live music which adds a nice vibe. The staff is always quick to help and are full of great suggestions.