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    Lilly & Bloom

    4.4 (59 reviews)

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    Belly G.

    This place is pretty swanky, yo! I didn't even know that this place existed until I went with a friend who was celebrating her friend's birthday here. We arrived around 10 pm on a Saturday and there wasn't any line or issues to get in. A lot of people were dressed nice, but I was in my typical shirt, jeans, and leather sneakers. As the night went on, the place became packed but I didn't have any issues trying to get drinks from the bar. The bartenders were on top of their games! I was drinking Main & Co all night, which was a mix of whiskey, tequila, and some other stuff they put in there. It was delicious and definitely packed a punch. For $12, it was worth it. To me, this place has the potential to be the starting point of a good night out. Get some drinks and look at some beautiful people before I become a sloppy drunk. If you haven't checked this place out, I recommend that you do.

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    Anna K.

    What a hidden gem! I don't get to lower downtown too often and can't keep up with all the places. I went to a post-event happy hour at Lily & Bloom and wasn't sure what to expect. It was a very cute, historical/antique looking - yet upscale - cozy bar with a second level balcony. Kind of a speakeasy vibe. The drinks were all craft cocktails (plus I think wine and beer) and the drink menu was very impressive. No one in our group could decide so thankfully the bartenders all made excellent recommendations. I loved my Pina Reliever. I was a little like an non-sweet pina colada, but very sophisticated and had a definite kick. Service was very thorough and professional, but the drinks do take a little while to make and garnish. It was that was across the board with all of the cocktails. We were there on an off night (Sunday) so there was street parking available and the area was fairly quiet. I'm sure they are crowded on weekends and perhaps during weekday happy hours. Only somewhat negative was that they don't have any snacks at all. However, they will let you order or bring food from neighboring businesses so you could easily Favor over a few bites if you're famished!

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    Ray V.

    Love this place! Best bar for an Old Fashioned. Great bartenders! Rita and Marvin will take care of ya'll. Great music too.

    Vicki L.

    A-mazzzinnnggg bar tenders and environment! I love Ben so much! We asked for pretty, innovative drinks. Every drink was made special and amazing. At the end, he made me a zodiac sign drink at the end and it was amazing. He literally climbed the ladder to make the perfect Drink! Super recommend x 10 guys, talk to him and find your best drink!

    The bubbly cocktail. Fresh.
    Clau V.

    Came across this place for Happy Hour and while visiting Houston. I would go again. Drinks were great. The Paloma was Fresh, the bubbly was delish, and the bartender Chase even made me a cocktail off the menu that was incredible. The place is quaint. Super chill. Can be a after-work drink location or even a date spot. Great ingredients. Friendly staff. Great options.

    Phenomenal Service! Great drinks, even better environment!
    Daniel G.

    Ask Tamara for the "Human" excellent service and an even better drink! Wonder time for my first night in Houston! Lilly & Bloom is a dive beer located in the heart of Downtown Houston!

    Moneesh S.

    Oh! I haven't reviewed Lilly & Bloom yet?! I love this bar, I love the music and the special DJs they bring on in here. Hosted my boyf's birthday here two months ago and everyone had a blast :)

    Kevin L.

    A cool bar located at the end of night club row. They've got a bunch of comfortable couches and lounge chairs. An impressive selection of spirits and beers. The bartender 'Danger' (how could you forget a name like that?) was super friendly and helpful in telling us more about downtown and where (and where not) to go. A chill place that is geared more towards the 30 something crowd.

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    Awesome cocktails and a great friendly staff all served in a swanky place. Definitely need to check this place out if near downtown Houston.

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    This is, hands down, my favorite bar ever! It is so much fun, and there is such a diverse crowd! I definitely recommend it!!

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    Loved this place. Everything was great about it. Great customer service, clean, and awesome ambiance.

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    They have the best specialty cocktails in Houston. Don't tell too many people because I don't like long lines!

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    Brilliant cocktails, knowledgeable and welcoming bar staff, beautiful bar. Definitely will be bringing friends.

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    This bar has some the best cocktails and wine selection in down town. Great spot for happy hour after work.

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    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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    Had a great time. JJ the bartender was very welcoming and gave me some local recommendations as I…read morewas visiting from out of town. The food was the perfect amount of food for a late night meal and everything was fresh and flavor. I regret I don't remember the name of the drink I had, but it had rum, Ube, spices, and guava.

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    Great bar Met some…read morefriends here after dinner. They were packed and boomin when we arrived. Dj set up right behind us and got the night started right. Even though the place was completely full, the service was still quick and really good. They brought out more chairs to accommodate our growing party and we never had to wait long for drinks. After about an hour, we slid through the back door and into the speakeasy. This portion of the bar was equally impressive and had the same high end vibe. More great service, more great drinks. Some Louis XIII may have been poured- which came with white glove service and a complete history lesson btw lol Literally zero complaints. Just a great night out.

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