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Urban Smoke

4.4 (62 reviews)
Open 2:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
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Prentiss M.

This place is a vibe!!!!! The DJ was on point from the moment I walked in the place. Atmosphere is very welcoming and chill! The service was very pleasant and professional. Our waiter had a energy that couldn't be matched! Drinks are pretty darn good and hookah is A1! Will definitely be coming back ! Happy Yelping

Deric L.

All I can say is a time was had! The live music was outstanding and she even gave me a birthday shout out and sang songs by one of my faves Jazmin Sullivan!!! The vibe was trendy and everyone was friendly. Shout out to the bartender who took extra good care of us the entire night! We'lll definitely be back!

Kamoni A.

This is a cool laid back vibe experience! Tracy gave us outstanding customer service, she was holding down the door and her tables. They also have food here as well, Iheard was pretty good. If you looking for a chill situation pop in and check it out for yourself!

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Ashli M.

Oh the vibe! If you're looking for a nice chill, and relaxing Sunday after brunch, this is the place. The entrance reminded me of a speakeasy. And the service and drinks were amazing. We'll be back.

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Sinclair S.

Let's say a time was had. Urban smoke was the move!! Perfect berthing . Drinks 10 service 10 make a reservation but walk-ins welcome .

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Dale C.

The food was fantastic--hot and full of flavor. Service was excellent, and the ambiance was great, especially with the live DJ. The music was a bit louder than I typically like, but not unbearable. The drink was decent, though I've had better elsewhere. This is honestly the best hookah we've ever had.

Mallory W.

Came here solo to celebrate my birthday. I didn't have a reservation because this was recommended to me on the fly but I'm so thankful I stopped in because it was def A VIBE!!! I had such a good time in urban smoke. The afternoon I came in they had live music and she was soooo GOOD! I came in and ordered a hookah and the Wings and had a few drinks. EVERYTHING was good and such a vibe. Service was good, drinks were good, food was good and most importantly the VIBES were soooo GOOD. Everyone in there was having a good time. I will def be back to Urban smoke on my next visit to Houston.

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Earl A.

Urban smoke is owned by the same person (Ashley) that owns Urban Social right next door. I frequent Urban Social so once Urban Smoke opened it was easy to transition to the new business. Thus is a cigar lounge with a full bar, hookah, a members only area and live entertainment on some nights. It is a very top notch establishment and a must visit if you are a cigar smoker.

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Kendra H.

Looking for something grown and sexy and good food.. well look no further this is the place. The speakeasy vibe is such a cute touch. I went for my 35th Birthday to just have a night out with my girls and I loved it . Decided to do an early dinner because you know I'm 35 and up now . Lol did a 6pm reservation and to my surprise it was happy hour and live music. Now into the food! All the cute stuff is out the way . The lamb chops melted in my mouth. Soooooooo good.. seasoned perfectly and tender definitely had those marinated . The champagne was crisp and service was amazing . The ladies doing the live r&b music really was the cherry on top.

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Quinn Gibson L.

Love the vibes. They have live music after happy hour and great even for work from home during lunch. I take my cool friends and clients here. They have lockers for members. The food is amazing even the happy hour menu. Great service. And you can smoke cigars and hookah. I now have groups come in for happy hour it's so awesome!

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EL was the best bartender! She's supper attentive, and her customer service is amazing. 10/10 highly recommend

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Hidden Bar

4.6(56 reviews)
1.2 miWest University

If going twice in two nights when visiting from L.A. isn't a testament to a great bar, I don't know…read morewhat is. I ate at Norigami Tuesday night and it was great as were the cocktails served up at the nextdoor bar called Hidden Bar. On Tuesday, I tried the Thai Chili Ginger Margarita ($13) and it was great, complete with a hunk of candied ginger which I "gingerly" consumed throughout my drink experience...see what I did there? Next, I had the Three Dots and a Daiquiri ($13) with Rum, Lime, Velvet Falernum, All Spice and Pineapple and it was very similar to one of my favorite tiki drinks, the Three Dots and a Dash, complete with 3 luxardo cherries. To finish, I had the absolutely incredible Golden Laurel ($16) with Gin, Italicus Bergamot, House Greek Botanical Bitters and Sea Salt. It is equally beautiful served with a clear bay leaf and delicious. Last night, I was guided by the friendly bartender to try the Et Tu Banana" ($15) with Banana Bourbon, Spiced Pear, Creme de Banane, Campari and Citric Acid. I was a little worried about the cocktail being overly banana-y but it wasn't at all. It was a fantastic drink. For my last call, he recommended the Left Hand ($13) with Bourbon, Campari, Sweet Vermouth and Chocolate Bitters. Again, fantastic. Both nights, the bartenders and drinks were fantastic. Ambiance is nice with moody lighting. They even have a bidet toilet seat in the bathroom! Hidden Bar is a "hidden" gem, for sure. HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Stopped by The Hidden Bar for drinks and let me just say... the ambiance is EVERYTHING the…read moreaesthetic is super cute, very picture-worthy, and definitely gives that "night out with the girls" vibe. They even have a selfie ring light on the wall, which is such a fun touch for pictures (because if you didn't take pics, did you even go??) Now--fair warning--we went on a Friday night and it was PACKED. We were lucky enough to find seats, but it was so crowded we could barely talk without yelling, and we were basically shoulder-to-shoulder with the people around us Other than that, it's a really nice spot to grab drinks, hang out with friends, and get some cute content. Would I go again? Yes... just maybe not on a Friday night

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Hidden Bar - Love the decor!

Love the decor!

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Behind Closed Doors - Inside

Behind Closed Doors

4.4(63 reviews)
5.2 miDowntown, Fourth Ward
$$

Behind Closed Doors is a cool downtown "speakeasy" experience. Each room has its own vibe and…read moremusic, which makes it feel like you're discovering something new as you move around. The drinks were solid, and the overall atmosphere was definitely a vibe. We went on a Saturday evening, so it was pretty crowded, but once we found our spot in the Gold Room, we stayed there most of the night. Great music, great energy, and a unique concept. Definitely worth checking out if you're looking for something different for a night out. Not sure how it took me this long to stumble in here. Parking is what it is downtown so, there's that.

A multifaceted venue that is reminiscent of a club, lounge, and a speakeasy in one spot, Behind…read moreClosed Doors brings a kind of vibe that keeps the downtown Houston nightlife scene relevant. The lighting is dark, intimate, and behind every level and door, there is something else going on. There is an element of discovery in every corner and a new adventure on every floor. Ever watch the movie Tron? There are some areas of BCD that feel incredibly futuristic with neon-lit interiors and a legitimate sci-fi feel in some areas. The areas are ass follows: The main bar with a DJ and a spacious dance floor, the red room with a visualizer setup of big bass and pulsating lights, the gold room with a speakeasy feel and a curated cocktail menu, with the secret room that is a unique space behind a certain set of doors. Most of the music on the main bar is good, the DJs are energetic, and the bartenders are efficient while professional. It's not the easiest place to photograph anything, but the different (hidden) spaces make it a worthy destination for discovery. The one area that I don't love is that they rock automatic gratuity. I do love how diverse the crowd is on the weekends, which is a testament to the city. Drinks are solid, but the speakeasy drinks are the ones that stand out the most. The latter definitely comes at a price, but beware that some drinks may have all the presence but not enough of the substance. __________ My photos: https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/behind-closed-doors-houston?userid=ysCBsXWPB-LAiewVS3jZfQ

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Behind Closed Doors - Do these buttons actually do something? The lights seem to change refardless.

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Upstairs Bar & Lounge

Upstairs Bar & Lounge

4.4(210 reviews)
1.9 miWest University
$$

The place to relax and have a small bite or cocktail is just right Upstairs! This was one of the…read morefirst places I visited when I first relocated to Houston. It was and still is the perfect place to "WINE"-down and grab an delicious appetizer. Perfect to visit if solo, on a date, or with friends or colleagues after work. This quaint lounge setting offers bar seating, high top tables, lounge and booth seating, as well as patio seating overlooking a the beautiful tree-lined street. They also offer a separate room to host meetings or parties. Appetizers are delicious - I ordered their fried pickles and spinach dip. Just enough to hit the spot. For my cocktail, I selected the a classic apple martini (I know, "who still drinks those still?" Lol...I do...nothing wrong with a classic dahling). Great times and worth the check out. Right "upstairs" from Hungry's, this place is a great spot to chill. Self parking is limited, however they do offer valet. No street parking. Enjoy!

I stopped by for happy hour and was pleasantly surprised by how many options they had. The prices…read morewere pretty reasonable, especially for the portion sizes. The service stood out right away, very welcoming and friendly, and the food came out extremely fast, which was a plus. As for the food, it was decent overall. The wings had good flavor, but the ranch was a bit watery and could definitely use more seasoning. The onion rings were also good, just needed a little extra seasoning to really bring them up a notch. Overall, it's a solid spot for happy hour with good prices, generous portions, and great service.

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Upstairs Bar & Lounge - Half-priced cocktails daily until 6:00 PM!

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Half-priced cocktails daily until 6:00 PM!

The Davenport - Strawberry Fields martini

The Davenport

4.0(314 reviews)
1.7 miUpper Kirby
$$

Came right after they opened on a Sunday afternoon and the bartender was very welcoming.. It was my…read morefirst time here, and the menu is pretty extensive. We came specifically for the chocolate martinis and I tried out an expresso one as well.. It was dangerously good. The bartender warned us ahead of time as they pour double here and yea.. he wasn't kidding. It was filled all the way to the brim.. you're getting your money's worth on a delicious martini. Vibe was a good entire time as they started playing some R&B/hiphop... the crowd slowly trickled in. By the time we left it was almost packed! We had a really nice little table near the front so got to see alot of regulars come in. The bartender even gave us a round of shots on the house for being our first time. (It was like a double green tea shot lol) Great experience overall and definitely be coming back if I'm in this area.. Parking can be tight but there's spots around in some of the nearby shopping centers. I hear it can definitely get busy in the evenings, so glad to have gotten to try out this spot! Review #300 THIS IS SPARTA... Tonight, we dine on Yelp!

Very disappointing experience. My two friends and I sat at the bar, and within five minutes a…read moresecurity guard asked one of my friends to leave, saying she appeared intoxicated. This was surprising, as it was our first stop of the evening after dinner while celebrating my birthday. The situation was handled abruptly, without any attempt at a respectful conversation or clarification, which left us feeling unwelcome. I tried to calmly understand and resolve the concern, but there was no willingness to engage. We also noticed inconsistent enforcement. On this visit, and a previous one, a visibly intoxicated and disruptive male patron was not asked to leave. I hope management reviews how situations like this are handled and applies policies consistently and respectfully to all guests.

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The Davenport - Joseph the bartender, awesome guy!

Joseph the bartender, awesome guy!

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Confessions

Confessions

3.9(121 reviews)
1.3 miUpper Kirby

Absolutely LOOOOOOVEEE big will!!! He was amazing requesting him for Mother's Day and my birthday…read moredinner!! He made the dining experience great and his drinks were great!!!

This is a great place to celebrate a birthday, anniversary or to just hang with friends, your…read morepartner, or by yourself at the bar. The decor is amazing, the music is a mix between R&B, Hip-Hop, and Afrobeats. Our server was friendly and very attentive. She checked on us the right amount of time. Our food came out pretty quickly too, so no complaints there. I would recommend coming out and checking this place out. Heat of the moment: 10/10.. perfectly spicy and perfectly balanced. It is not sweet nor bitter. This drink is perfectly in the middle. Spicy peach wings: 10/10.. I got them breaded and every bite was full of flavor. It was not too sweet and not too spicy. I highly recommend getting these. Brussels sprouts: 8/10.. They were good but nothing truly wowing about them. The sauce is what makes them great and it does have bits of bacon. Spinach dip with crab: 8/10.. this dip was amazing... except for the crab.. the crab meat was not good and tasted too much like the ocean. Crab is supposed to have a slight sweet taste to it. It's probably because I lived in Maryland and know how crab is supposed to taste. Texas got crawfish on lock but crab... eh.. I say get the regular spinach dip.

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Confessions - Lamb Rockefeller and Brussel sprouts

Lamb Rockefeller and Brussel sprouts

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Melrose

3.9(280 reviews)
2.5 miMontrose

Melrose is seriously such a vibe! Their food and drinks are very good. The only gripe I have is…read morethat the outfits the waitresses have to wear by no means fit the vibe of the place. How can you have plants/botanicals, earthy tones, and chill music while having a wait staff that is forced to dress like a Las Vegas cocktail waitress? It made me feel icky, and I felt bad for them. Let them wear flowy linen to match the vibe! They are women, not objects.

Melrose has been on my list for awhile now and I finally got the chance to go for drinks later in…read morethe evening during the week. To start, the ambiance is gorgeous. It's modern, spacious, and feels really luxe with earthy tones and interesting design elements. With this in mind, I definitely recommend dressing up. The cocktails that we tried were all well balanced and beautifully presented in delicate glassware and thoughtful garnishes. These are all $17 but the bartender mentioned that they also do a happy hour until 6:30 during which cocktails are $10. I will definitely come back for this another day. We also got the Carajillo shots, a cocktail that we normally enjoy, and while they came in cute little long steamed shot glasses, and were tasty, the strength of the shot was honestly just like a tiny portion of the regular cocktail. I would skip this next time and just get a full size version. Gratuity (20%) is added to all tabs in addition to a credit card processing fee (3%). Parking in Montrose is always a challenge so I would definitely recommend taking an Uber or Lyft. Overall, a solid spot for drinks!

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Melrose - Passionfruit Colada

Passionfruit Colada

Melrose - Passionfruit Colada

Passionfruit Colada

Melrose - Passionfruit Colada

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Refuge - Mocktail

Refuge

4.4(97 reviews)
2.7 miMontrose
$$

I've wanted to check this place out for a while so I was so excited to stop by! Speakeasies always…read morehave the best, most creative drinks. We went to the upstairs area which was dimly lit and played 80s/90s hip hop. We tried few drinks. Lion's mane tail, brown butter washed whisky, mushroom (which I found so unique). It was quite strong and was nice to switch up from the usual old fashions we try. Second drink was sharp turn. It was super fresh and crisp. Clear as water but I definitely felt it. Service was really good here too. I like that the bartenders all create their signature seasonal drinks so they genuinely are so well versed when describing the drink menu.

Refuge is such a high quality bar. You can tell that they put immense care into the quality of…read moretheir drinks and service. I ordered 2 mocktails and my husband ordered two drinks. I thought that the catch 22 ( mocktail) would be too sweet or vinegar forward but it was tangy and light. My husband actually said he liked my mocktail more than he liked his cocktail which was good but a bit sweeter than he likes. The second mocktail I ordered was off the menu. I asked for something tropical and not too sweet. It was pretty good but not as complex as the catch 22. My husband liked the jaded merchant better than the dew drop. He also was sipping far too much of my mocktail which speaks volumes about how good it was. Love the moody vibes, drinks, and service. I've only visited three times but should make it one of the places we come to more often.

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Refuge - Espresso martini

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