Vibe: Grown and sexy. Heels required for the ladies. $10 valet…read more Drinks: Our bartender killed it. The cocktail "The Dream" was amazing. Highly recommend. 9/10. Fruits of the earth was huge but tasted like juice (came with a little show). A little too big to be holding.

Sante is a chic, cocktail bar/lounge located in Upper Kirby neighborhood. It's best to probably…read moreuber here or they have valet service as well. The ambiance is very lively and always a good time. I've been here a couple times for happy hour and at night as well. Service is actually really good for a bar that's always busy. The waitresses check in often and bring drinks quickly. I've tried the picante drink, fruits of earth (pineapple and pass fruit mix so it's sweet), an expresso martini here. I enjoyed it all! The happy hour specials are a great way to try out the menu $7 cocktails, $5 martinis, discounted caviar service at $47. It's a great place for happy hour with friends or a stop when out bar hopping around town.

An upstairs and downstairs bar, what's not to love? Blue is the Brenner bar…read more The outside downstairs bar is a covered patio space with fans and scenic views of the bayou. The only thing missing is a water mister on the fans. Great place to hang with friends and enjoy on a nice day. Lots of space to spread out, bar seats, tables, fire pits, loungers etc. And even a private duck off space to relax, that's seperate from the bar. I trust they get alot of business for people wanting to enjoy drinks before dinner. The upstairs bar, is a more intimate space, with mostly bar seating, to those wanting air conditioner with their cocktails, lol. Drinks - I started with the Daiq-quila, and it was a good start, wonderful on a summer day. Next I had the the Brenners Signature Marg which was fine. My friend really enjoyed her $$ martini. Service - was fine. Had a slight mishap with the bill, but our young strapping server got it straightened out. Worth it, if coming for happy hour, otherwise it's a pretty penny for simple drinks you could really have anywhere for cheaper.

Blue At Brenner's is Brenner's on the Bayou's little cocktail lounge. It's a great place to…read morecongregate while waiting for your table or party inside. They also have a very spacious second space outside on the large, beautiful patio overlooking the well manicured landscape of the surrounding bayou. Myself and a few people from my group arrived a little early for dinner at Brenner's and decided to have a cocktail while waiting. The inside bar is small, but intimate. There is some seating around the neon lit bar and some high top tables around. We didn't have a whole lot of interaction with the bartender, but he was pleasant and made a solid drink. My drink of choice was a Brenner's Old Fashioned. It was happy hour and there were drink and light bite specials. My drink was properly made and dressed and was a tad bit on the strong side. For the happy hour price, not a bad drink. As expected at a fine dining place like Brenner's, regular price drinks can be spendy. Overall, it was a nice option to have a place to sit and enjoy a drink before or after dinner. I think I would even come back to enjoy the outdoor space which seemed like a little oasis in the middle of the city.

I was there for 8 minutes, here's what I learned: this is a swingers bar. Whether you're a couple…read moreor not, they do stuff upstairs separate from the stuff downstairs. When people in reviews say this place is dark, I mean "the lights are almost out" dark. The bouncer told me he's seen it all upstairs...orgies, girl-on-girl, gangbangs, swingers, you name it....it's not exactly a casual speakeasy. You need to plan a night here if it's your prerogative. The upstairs is couples only, but the bouncer told me that if you'd slip him $20 then you can go upstairs and try your luck. The pictures they show you are brightened. This place is nearly pitch black. And I'm not saying this to blow up anyone's spot, it probably is a great spot for couples but it just wasn't my scene, especially when I vouched that it was a good place for me and my guy friend to chill. Also, the bartender wouldn't give me and my friend the time of day. I was really excited to see how this place made drinks and they wouldn't even service me and my friend...she just was checking her social media. I might come back here one day with a girlfriend I know VERY well, but as for now I'll keep my change and go somewhere else

Had a chance to stop in for a nightcap on a Sunday night around 10pm. This place came heavily…read morerecommended and since I'm a carefully crafted cocktail lover, I had to make an appearance. I also heard there is a sexy couples thing that happens upstairs. Didnt have a significant other, so I have to take everyone's word for it lol. The place is located in a mall area with no signage. Very dim place which is right up my alley. Bartender seemed like a very capable guy, so I went with a oaxacan old fashioned (mezcal based) and it was decent. The downstairs bar area is nice and there is also comfy seating available nearby kinda in the cut. I definitely plan on coming back to Marfreless on a another visit

Mr. Nice is a great intimate cocktail bar. I love the atmosphere with the dim lighting and upscale…read morecosmopolitan vibe. Since it is a smaller space, seating can be limited, but I visited on a weeknight, and was able to get a couch right away even with it being fairly busy. The service is great. It was quick to get a drink and everyone working was friendly and attentive, checking up on us. The espresso martini was wonderful - and I'm pretty picky about those. They had a DJ that kept the energy going! They have a valet parking lot and some street parking available (though hard to find).

Lovely cocktail bar! I went here on a Friday evening for pre dinner drinks! This was the perfect…read moreplace to start the night and offered the best drinks we had that night too. I ordered the pornstar martini (also served with a side of Prosecco) and my fiancé ordered an old fashion. Both were well made drinks! The ambiance inside was quiet, nice. We got there around 8pm so I'm sure we beat the bigger crowds. This was my first time in the Harlow district area so it was definitely a vibe.

Oof, what a mood and what a vibe for an impromptu bro-date. I am willing to go so far as to say the…read moremood might be even better for a romantic date The dim lighting, the music (which got a little too loud closer to the end of our time, but probably perfect for those ready to rage a bit), and the elegant decor are wonderful. The place is small, but this gives the bar an intimacy many lack. The bartenders were friendly, engaging, and incredibly accommodating. The Caribbean cocktail was so incredible. The creme de cacao - such an incredible touch with both texture and flavor. Will be here again!

this is a very chic and intimate cocktail bar. it's located right next to mexican sugar…read more there is street parking or garage (paid) parking. the service is ok. when i showed up the place was actually empty. i was the only person there, and the bar tender was extremely dry. she was nice... but very dry. the ambiance was very beautiful and plush, definitely a great place to grab a pre or post dinner cocktail or have a girls night. there wasn't a dj while i was there, but there was definitely a dj station. i would love to see this place host vip parties. in comparison to most bars in houston, this one is very tiny, but its just enough room to create a vibe with taste makers. 3 stars because i'm indifferent. its gorgeous, but beauty is fading and the vibes were mediocre. bonné santé c.

This spot is such a vibe. Great cigar collection and great drinks! The service was impeccable! The…read morefood was also good.

We had a great time here!! Service was excellent and drinks were perfect and a great selection of…read morecigars!! My favorite was the music they played good music, classic 90s!! I highly recommend this place for a chill night out!!

Okay...so I think I may have fallen in love with Clarkwood's espresso martinis. I've been on the…read morehunt for my favorite espresso martini in Houston, and while surprisingly, my favorite so far was at Postino's, but man. Clarkwood really does know what they're doing with these espresso martinis! I loved the added touch of the burnt marshmallow on mine, and the coffee seemed pretty good quality too. The second time I visited I also enjoyed their spicy watermelon margarita. Also amazing. It tasted a little bit like a spicy jolly rancher? SO good! They also let us know that if we posted and tagged them on our instagram, that we could receive a free round of shots. So, of course, me and my two friends posted to get some shots too. We were able to try the Mexican candy shot, the raspberry lemon drop shot, and the mini matcha martini shot. Honestly all were really good, but my favorite in order were the 1) raspberry lemon drop shot, 2) Mexican candy shot, then 3) the matcha martini shot. The matcha martini was good but as it's creamier, I think having it as an actual martini than a shot is more appropriate. Still, it's a great way to try a new drink and just sip on it rather than taking it as a shot. Also - the venue is so elegant and charming and such a cute spot for a date night. The music was a littleeee loud for me considering it's such a small space, but that's okay. Either way, I loved Clarkwood and will be coming back again :)

Clarkwood has a nice intimate atmosphere and would work for a casual girls night or date night, but…read moreI'd only recommend going on a weekday. The drinks are actually really good, but overpriced and the space is so small that it gets crowded quickly with little seating. The parking situation is also rough since there's basically none available. Uber or Lyft there instead. The road it's on is pretty tight. The staff came across pretty standoffish as well and didn't really check on or help guests unless you went up to them first. Overall, it's a decent spot for the vibe, but the experience didn't fully live up to the hype for me.

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

Great drinks & great space, love the music & the interior decor is so classy and intimate yet very…read morespacious. Whether crowded or not this spot is a vibe. I ordered their tart cherry old fashioned & it was a solid choice, I'd recommend! Been here twice & I'd be back again, great spot for a good night out.

Indoor and outdoor speakeasy, cute decor and pretty good speciality cocktails. If you want a place…read moreto dance with no cover this is a good place

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!!!

Had brunch at Confessions Restaurant & Lounge and really enjoyed the experience. I ordered the…read morechicken and cookie butter waffles, which came with four full wings and four mini waffles. The waffles were fluffy and delicious, and the chicken was seasoned well and flavorful. I also tried the martini and sangria and enjoyed both. The decor is gorgeous with a fun, girly vibe that makes the space feel perfect for a birthday brunch, girls' night, or celebration. There's also patio seating available if you want to sit outside. The music was a mix of 90s R&B at the perfect volume -- enough to set the mood without making it hard to have a conversation. Parking was easy with an attached garage available. Overall, such a cute brunch spot with great vibes, good food, and a fun atmosphere.