Extremely disrespectful and aggressive staff, with clueless security. My friends and I came to celebrate a birthday. From the moment we arrived, one employee was unnecessarily rude and confrontational toward my friend while checking IDs by saying "are you going to show me your ID or not?!" Later, she grabbed my friend by the arm and made comments like, " Are you ok? Are you sure? Yeah, because I don't play that." When we were leaving, the same employee confronted my friend again simply because my friend looked at her. My friend tried to walk away and get into the elevator, but the employee followed her inside and cornered her. Instead of removing the employee or de-escalating, security blocked the rest of us from entering the elevator while our friend was being confronted. The employee tried to claim that my friend was "trespassing" which made no sense because we were all leaving. We repeatedly explained that we were only trying to get our friend out of the situation, but security did nothing to help. The employee continued following my friend even after she left the elevator. Like I said, disrespectful, aggressive staff and security that seemed completely clueless about how to handle the situation. read more

Finally got the chance to visit Z on 23 rooftop. I remember when Yelp had a elite event here that I did not get on a guest list for ever since then this place has been on my bookmark and finally I get to check it off spontaneously I visit here on a Saturday evening after having dinner on the first floor in the hotel at Zutro's. The temperature had dropped and it was pretty chilled. Some of the heaters were out of order so we collected our drinks and went downstairs on the second floor and its quiet lounge beautiful sight seating is very limited and it had a nice crowd. read more

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Service and atmosphere: Unfortunately, we received very bad and unprofessional service. The bartender was unfriendly and couldn't care less for providing good customer service. He couldn't advise us on the cocktails selection when we asked for recommendations. He told us to scan QR code. Once we scanned the QR code and selected two different cocktails the bartender made both of them the same way. Money and tip well spent, NOT! Pricing: $$$ overpriced cocktails. Sadly, I would not recommend this place. read more

Went here when I was looking for a nearby rooftop bar! I will say the website and online was a little misleading because the happy hour is only for the inside part, and not for the outdoor rooftop. The drinks were a bit pricey due to the fact you are mainly paying for the view and the ambiance. They do have a lot of casual seating areas which I appreciated. I went here around 5pm on a Monday and you ordered at the outdoor bar and then could sit anywhere you want. If you are in the area and looking for a rooftop with good views, I would certainly go. I do think there are other better rooftops around though so maybe check those out if you want a little more bang for your buck. read more

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Solid rooftop bar! Was pleasetly surprised that the hotel I was staying in had a rooftop, so I had to check it out. We went early evening on a Friday, which is the perfect time because it wasn't too busy. We were able to get served pretty fast, but there isn't a great selection of top tier drinks and wine. read more

This place was recommended to me so I went to check it out. It's really hotel with a roof top bar with only paid seating. I wanted to just go check it out and have one drink but had to stand in line at the bar forever to get a drink as the bartenders were super slow and kept serving others before me. Then there were quite a bit of people up there that did not pay for a seat so it was a little bit crowded. The best part was the views and that's the draw to this place. I love the city at night. Now if you don't mind being in 50 peoples IG and Tic Toc post because it's so crowded and you like the view then by all means you can try this place. For me there are other places that are more comfortable and service is better that I would go to for a night view of the city. read more

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My hubby decided to check out the Z on 23 Rooftop Bar while staying at Le Meridien, and we had a nice time! The vibe was very relaxing on a weekend and the views were great. There's not too much seating, as a lot of it is reserved however the drinks and service were both good. Would recommend to others as their first stop for downtown drinks! read more

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Lovely place, nice view, good food and good music. Always on point each time visited I enjoyed my food. Will definitely come back read more

The rooftop wasn't as spectacular as some of the photos made it seem. This could be that Houston itself really doesn't have much a skyline. But, they didn't have some drinks available like an espresso martini. If you want a table / have a bigger group, this may not be the best place to take them. In order to have a table, you needed to fulfill a 200$ minimum. Drinks were decently priced but it didn't taste like anything beyond just sweet. read more

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It was def a vibe! Cute drinks and nice seating. I loved the fact that it was open seating and not sections lol. Bartenders were nice and friendly. Would def come back read more

Z is for Zero!! Most overrated rooftop "bar" i've ever had the misfortune to step into website sold a dream. reality? a f***ing nightmare. dress code: we came in polished, thinking this was "elevated" instead it was asses and boobs on display like a cheap club. overdressed, overhyped, over it. policies: a $35 cake fee?? get the hell out of here. we walked. Our tab was already $200 but they lost another $300. drinks: cocktails and whiskey in goddamn plastic cups. plastic. at a so-called rooftop lounge. and no bitters, so forget about an Old Fashioned. what kind of amateur bar doesn't stock bitters? embarrassing. food: bland, and stupid expensive. atmosphere: chipped, tired, dilapidated. music: pure torture. sounded like someone's cousin's spotify playlist set to shuffle. valet: $20 for the privilege of parking and DID NOT get our car key back!!! We had to get our friend to drive us back to get the key!!! Total f$&king incompetence! the view? please. i get a better skyline on my own rooftop terrace. final word: absolute joke of an establishment, poorly run, and classless. never again. I would give a -5 if I could!!! read more

The view from the rooftop is absolutely beautiful! I went to a happy hour event at this location and cannot recommend it enough. You need to get there early if you want to have a place to sit. There are several sitting areas but it's a busy place, as it should be! The drinks were upscale and tasty. Be prepared to spend about $15 per drink. I tasted the meatballs and the flatbread and they were both yummy. I'm not sure how parking is as I walked from my building so I would check that out beforehand. 10/10 recommend. read more

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Thank you to Mr. Robinson for his willingness to accommodate me and my guests for my birthday. I had went to check out the place but decided to go with another spot since the weather changed to super cold and it had rained. He took the time to show me the setup and discuss how things would be arranged. They also had a cute coffee counter to purchase drinks from when you walked in the door. I'll definitely be back to dine in and experience the roof top when it's warmer weather. read more

Nice rooftop bar on top floor of hotel. There's a mix of high top tables & couch seating. The drink menu isn't extensive, but I think there are options for people who like sweet & fruity as well as those that prefer something that packs more of a punch. It would nice to have drink ingredients/descriptions included on the menu. Drinks were a bit pricey, but I think that is standard for hotel bars. On the Saturday afternoon that I was there, only saw one waitress. She was doing her best, but definitely could've used some help. The bartender was not the most friendly so I only had one cocktail. The view was nice, I imagine it would be better at night. Overall it was a nice experience. read more

Z on 23 Rooftop - Tropical paradise - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Z on the rooftop provides a nice change of pace and scenery rarely provided in cities such as Houston. It gives you beautiful views of downtown Houston while having a nice cocktail or daiquiri. The service was good and the staff was polite. There weren't a lot of people when I went and it was really nice. I only had cocktails but the drinks were good and view was beautiful. I would definitely come back when I'm in the Houston area and would recommend for anyone having a date night or just looking for a nice spot to have a happy hour drink. read more

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If I could rate this place 0 stars I most absolutely would. I am born and raised in the city and never have I ever received such disrespect from management ever. "Freddy" if that's even is his name, a tall dark skin individual with dreads not only disrespect my friends and I but refused to serve us when we went up for last call. Not only that, but only came up to us and told us we had to leave a whole hour before closing time. The view was definitely not worth the rude hospitality. read more

Amazing Drinks and Awesome staff. I went on a Thursday and was told live music is on the way in the month of may. I cant wait. The night i went there were 3 underage girls trying to get drinks with fake IDs they were politely asked to leave and refused to leave. And the manager ended up coming to speak to them and asked them to leave after trying to give fake IDs. They were not happy but I'm glad this establishment is a 21 and up and they are responsible. Come Check them out!!!! read more

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Great views of the city!! Amazing place to do a date night in Houston!! The DJ was a huge VIBE! read more

The ambiance was DOPE....you have downtown skyscrapers to view and the DJ was on point, plenty of good seating too. Didn't get any food, but the bartenders were on it the nite we went (fri evening) and the drinks were strong and reasonably priced! I hate a weak drink with a high pricetag. Its a cool spot to start , have or end your evening on a date/friends or solo...we lucked out on parking right in front for free. I will def be back. read more

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Absolutely what I was looking for. Highrise view and smooth crowd. Def gonna id so don't try to come if you not old enough. They have an inside room just in case it's too hot outside. Service great and prices right. I just don't like a gratuity for every purchase. Enjoy and know this place is very secure with security right outside the door. Literally at the elevator when you get off. read more

The guards at the door were very rude when they informed me that while other sandals are fine to wear in their establishment I would not be allowed to eat there wearing flip flops. Don't care to spend my money at a snooty establishment anyways. read more

This was my first rooftop bar experience. The bar is located on top of a hotel and is a short walk from the Metro rail if you want to avoid parking. There are no reservations, you just show up. ATMOSPHERE: The views are great. The bar is high up enough to where you can see above some buildings, but still have skyscrapers towering around you. Because there are no reservations or anything, the bar was packed. We found no seating (limited to begin with) but it was fine to stand and enjoy the view. DRINKS: We got a Tropical Paradise. It tasted okay, really strong pineapple and orange juice flavor profile. I didn't think the drink was anything too special. SERVICE: The bartenders were nice and definitely working as hard and fast as they could. However, with so many people, it took some time for us to make it to the front of the bar and order. In addition, I didn't really like that some people were shoving to get to the front. I wish there was a more organized way to order. PRICE/VALUE: The cocktail was small in my opinion for $14. Overall, a good first rooftop bar experience with a great view, but for me, just a little too crowded and difficult to order a drink. read more

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Nice spot for a rooftop drink after work. Decent prices for downtown Houston. Wasn't packed at all when we went but not sure about the weekends read more

This was such a cute spot to go to! My fiancée and I were trying to get out to a cute place during the middle of the week to celebrate my birthday. It was a Tuesday so we already knew a lot of places weren't going to be open late. I found Z on 23 rooftop via yelp and just decided that we would go here to sit at the bar and enjoy some food and hopefully take some cute pictures outside on the rooftop. When we got here, it was more than what I expected. The vibe on the rooftop was great. The wind really threw me off, but the food distracted me from how windy it was up there. The bar food was really good and very filling with large portions will definitely go back here again as a cute little happy hour spot after work . read more

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EXPENSIVE, but best views of the city. And plan to WAIT for drinks. Always love checking out this spot to have a great view of the city. You look right into the heart of downtown from 23 floors up. No cover to get in, so this place gets busy. Plan to stand inline 15-30 minutes of a drink and plan to shell out some cash. 2 double vodka (Tito's) sodas but us back about $60. But, if you're new to town or haven't been I recommend it just because it's something different the city has to offer. read more

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Service- The servers are really nice and friendly. So are the security. The bar tenders didn't seem to be in the friendly kind of mood the evening we went. Ambiance- The music they played was amazing! Great mix of R&B that could get people up and dancing. There isn't a lot of space for sitting or standing for that matter. It's cool to go up and look at the city but it's nothing special IMO. Would go back mainly for the music. Food- Didn't order any food. My friend had a drink here and even though it was $15, she liked it enough to get a second one. It was yellow in on there and drink menu, but I don't remember the name. read more

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Great place for a cocktail outside with a beautiful view of downtown Houston. Loved it! Drinks are delicious and service was fast even though they were busy. read more

I have been to Z on 23 Rooftop several times over the years. Not surprising because I'm a big fan of rooftops. And there aren't a lot of them in Houston. Some spots that advertise themselves as rooftops are on the second or third floor of a building. That's not a rooftop. Z on 23 is on the top floor of a skyscraper hotel downtown. And because of that, you have some spectacular scenic views of downtown Houston. Beyond the views, Z on 23 has a lot of lounge seating which creates a comfortable environment when the weather's nice. They have a nice list of craft cocktails, along with a full bar, though the drinks are a little overpriced. It's worth it though. The ambiance is great. It's a romantic spot. And somewhere where you see people take pics on the regular. read more

Came here with a good buddy of mine on July 4th for some drinks and to catch the fireworks that evening. If we weren't there on July 4th, it probably woulda been great. It's a smaller rooftop bar that's fairly intimate but was super crowded that night, for obvious reasons. The rooftop itself is pretty good though. The bar has a good selection of drinks and the view is great from up there. Will probably be back, but not for a holiday like July 4th. Otherwise I liked it quite a lot. read more

Hmm. Had high hopes for this rooftop bar but was disappointed. Cheesy furniture, minimal service and self service ordering. Sign says no vaping, but no one read them. Left after one drink-pathetic and tired vibe. Nice views at night tho. read more

This place was too busy and is not a romantic place to bring your date unless you like being with the young group. Don't try any services since there wasn't any place to sit. No food. read more

Ehhh the last time I was here I didn't have to pay to sit, now they want $100 to sit and enjoy the rooftop read more

Z on 23 Rooftop - They want us to pay $100 for a section no one is in. Pretty weird for a bar. Maybe they need more clientele but it'll be my last time here! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

So enjoyable. Great drinks and beautiful views. I stayed at the hotel one weekend while visiting Houston and fell in love with the vibes. Def will visit again. read more

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Went on a Sunday this place is boring. No DJ the play music from a speaker that's hooked to someone's phone lol. The prices are a JOKE 80.00 for 4 drinks! One drink was a dox XX non alcoholic. No waitress no ambience no nothing you sit there watch the skyline with your expensive drink. Want to enjoy yourself for half the the price plus great food try Fabian's around the corner we got huge plates of food ,shots, and over 8 margaritas for $250.00 bucks read more

We had dinner at Zutro for our anniversary and my partner wanted to check out Z on 23. The bartenders were really nice and the view was amazing. Little did I know, he was planning to propose and the rooftop was the perfect place for it! read more

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Drinks were good Good customer service. The staff is so friendly. And the city view is so nice read more

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Great view and service Good location and well managed Drinks are good and prices aren't as high as other places read more

We were in Houston for a next-day medical appointment on her 21st birthday! I found this rooftop bar close to our hotel and took her out for her first drink. She had a great time! The view is great. The ambiance was so chill. Everyone was so nice and welcoming and friendly towards us & even celebrated her with free birthday shots! This was her first time to ever do anything like this - but hey that's what Aunties are for right!?! She has health conditions and obviously isn't going to be a bar hopping 21yo - but we sure had a fun evening out together! read more

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There was very limited seating so it was difficult to really relax and enjoy the view. It's also very small. I definitely recommend having reservations so that you aren't stuck standing around when you go. read more

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Do yourself a favor and go EARLY. Very few tables. Small space in general. Standing room felt awkward. Bartenders seemed annoyed and not too personable. I was appreciative of our server downstairs allowing us to order before last call. We didn't realize what time the kitchen closed - we were there around 10 pm. We ordered promptly. Tipped 25%. Food was VERY salty. The appetizer saved the meal - arancini is spectacular! Overall, it really was OK. We went for the experience. Might be tempted to try again but of course arriving much earlier. read more