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    Plume

    4.3 (89 reviews)
    Open 3:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Classy
    Outdoor seating

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    Vlad V.

    I've been to Plume once. The most recent was on a Wednesday at 7:30. Located in The Heights, this cocktail bar is in a residential area. They have a small parking lot, where I found parking for free. If you're out of luck, there's parking on the various side streets close to the bar. And if you're looking to hop around, while in a residential area, Plume is close to a bunch of bars on what I like to call bar row in The Heights e.g. Cedar Creek, McIntryre's, etc. Ambiance (4.5/5): This is one of the areas in which Plume shines. It's chic. It's sophisticated. The decor is impressive. Whether you're sitting at the bar, the seating outside of the bar, and the patio. It makes for a nice date spot. Service (3/5): Service, overall, was good, though a bit inconsistent at times. They also hit one of my pet peeves which I'm on a mission to mention again and again to the establishments that do it. You pay using those electronic devices. They don't show you an itemized receipt before you pay. Just some random amount. Come on guys! Show the customer what they're paying for before they actually pay. I asked for an itemized receipt, and they accommodated me, but I shouldn't have to ask for it. Food (4/5): On Wednesday's, they have a special pasta and wine deal for two. Outside of that, there menu mostly consists of small bites. we did the prosciutto flatbread which exceeded expectations. Rather than prosciutto on top of bread, the prosciutto was stuffed inside the flatbread with melted cheese. It was delicious! One of those dishes where I would come back and order it again and again rather than try something new. Drinks (4/5): Plume is a cocktail bar and they have a good number of craft cocktails (including seasonal selections). I started off with the Oaxacan Old Fashioned (think an Old Fashioned with mezcal) followed by the Plume G&T. What struck me about their G&T is that cantaloupe was one of the ingredients listed. Unfortunately, it was just a garnish. I thought it was incorporated into the drink itself. It was still nice to have a slice of cantaloupe in my drink though. The drinks are good, though a bit overpriced.

    Just me
    Cimone S.

    Perfect score all around from the service to the decor to the food !! Definitely will be back !!

    Ema P.

    Thursday night. Soooooo busy on a Thursday night. (7-9pm is when we were there) It is a truly beautiful place but the layout is a bit tragic. Honestly where we were sitting I really could not thoroughly enjoy myself because our backs were facing the bar area and there were so many people who kept on congregating there. That left a very very very thin place to walk through that even the servers had difficulty getting through let alone getting through with food and drinks. I hated it so much. Lmbo. The only thing that kept my mind off of it was my organization. That's it. It was so frustrating and I'm not someone who likes to be touched all the time so everyone touching me and hitting me and pushing me and jerking me it was just aggravating. The layout is terrible. You're fine if you get seating in the couch part facing the bar but other than that.. tragic. The mocktails here are super expensive. $12 for maybe three to four sips is a travesty. I tried: MOTHER OF MOCKTAILS: Dragonfruit, Mango, Lime, Pebble Ice. We asked them to make them look super festive and they were quite beautiful. And absolutely delicious. 9 out of 10. KYOTO GLOW SPRITZ Seedlip 108, Pineapple, Yuzu, Ginger, Lionsmane, Allulose, Topped with Topo. This was a huge disappointment. Beautiful to look out but absolutely disgusting. They were asking me what it tasted like and I said old stale coconut water with a hint of overripe pineapple. Gag. 1/10 (and that one point is for presentation only because it was a pretty drink) We ordered some appetizers. The one that I tried was:Cheese & Charcuterie Board A spread of artisanal cheeses, cured meats, and seasonal accompaniments. 5/10. Nothing special. A pretty basic charcuterie board. But it was beautifully displayed. Overall ... I would like to try some items on their advance menu and the rest of the mocktails because I don't want to judge based on my experience last night.

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    Morgan W.

    I went here for happy hour before going to dinner with the girls for a birthday. We were seated right away, and there is a parking lot. We ordered a mixture of happy hour options. There's almost a pre-happy hour, and a regular happy hour. So if you get there early enough, there are some additional specials. All of our drinks were really good, but I especially like the espresso martini. I would definitely go back for happy hour. I'd say just to check their menu menu for the specials and happy hour times in advance.

    Deviled Eggs . Definitely a must!
    Rachele R.

    Plume is situated in the Heights just around the corner from all the other Shady Acre bars. The vibe... honestly it was just ok. Amongst all the other dives it kinda sticks out (the goal?). We went on a weeknight just around 6pm. No crowd, otherwise it's a "no". We had no problem finding parking but.. weeknight. Maybe a return? Nothing really extra special. Except the eggs.. ! The deviled eggs were amazing!

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    Jordyn N.

    The carajillo I got was amazing, but it wasn't strong and such little liquid for how expensive it was. I do love the decorations and atmosphere in this place though, the DJ was good!

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    Maggie J.

    Popped by this new-ish cocktail bar and lounge on a Sunday evening (holiday weekend) before our dinner reservation which was also in the neighborhood. We arrived around 6pm and snagged a table in the bar area. The bar has a DJ on site and a fun vibe but service was a little on the slow side. We had to ask for our table to be wiped down because it was super sticky and no one came to take our order for almost 15 minutes. She was very apologetic and acknowledged that they were understaffed at the moment but there was also only one other table and maybe 4-6 at the bar when we arrived. My husband liked his espresso martini but said that the inclusion of licor 43 wasn't his favorite. We didn't order any food but if we had come after dinner instead of before I for sure would have ordered the chocolate truffles from Mostly Chocolates which is my favorite chocolate spot in town. We don't live in the area so I'm not sure that we will be back often but this seems like a really fun place to come with girlfriends or go to late night.

    Old Fashioned
    Jen S.

    Best bar with amazing bar tender! Went during happy hour and loved the meatballs, espresso martini, and old fashioned. During HH (Tues-Fri 4-6p), these are only $10. The vibe of the restaurant and bar area is luxury meets friendly and we can't wait to go back ! Oh... and the restrooms are really cool !

    Best espressos in the city!
    Javan H.

    I love this bar! It's the perfect place for a craft cocktail and great vibes. They recently updated the menu and I have zero complaints. The roasted oysters are a hit (and apparently they're half off on Thursdays)! The staff is always super welcoming and they have great drink suggestions. They change the menu out seasonally which I LOVE! This is def a great spot for a date or girls night.

    Naomi C.

    This place is a vibe! The drinks/food was amazing and the bartenders were very friendly. This is a hidden gem in Houston, and I highly recommend.

    Shambrika S.

    Came to Plume with my girlfriends on a Thursday evening. This place is very nice and classy. Upon arrival we were greeted by the doorman and he asked if we had a reservation. We didn't and he directed us to the tables that had not been reserved. Our waitress was very nice and gave us a rundown of the menu. We enjoyed a few options and of course indulged in the cocktails. The price point ranged from $14 to $20 for food and drinks.

    Hello Old Friend - rye whiskey- 5/5
    Jose L.

    Hollywood decadence and Art Deco meets Southern hospitality and Houston modern flair. I may not have made it to be an A-List Hollywood actor, but visiting Plume made me feel like I did. I haven't had this much fun from a first visit to anywhere. When I say run, I mean shower, throw on your business casual or dress to impress garments and arrive safely in style! Great for groups, date night or solo wanderer. I was only staying for one drink, but below you'll determine what happened as I became the main character, made new friends, while enjoying the night and having a great time. Ambiance: 5/5 With its elevated Hollywood decadence mixed with southern hospitality, this place makes you feel like the movie star of your story. With complimentary valet available, who doesn't enjoy that? (Recommendation, bring cash to tip the valet, they definitely earned it.) Dress code is business casual. Sorry but leave the flip flops and athletic wear at home. I haven't even gotten inside and I am already feeling like a star. Upon entering, you are immersed in the sights of regal and opulence with this nights musical vibes that seemed to come off my (EDM) playlist which of course I thoroughly enjoyed! I also might have Shazamed a couple of songs to add to my list. Thanks. I got to sit at my favorite part of the bar, the corner but also at the main entry. I got to see and experience it all. I was definitely meant to stop in this day. They also have a small outdoor area at the entry with cocktail tables and minimal seating if you need to step away from all the fun for a bit. Also recommend making reservations if you're wanting a table, as it can get busy and also makes the visit seamless and like you're on the red carpet. Service/Food: 5/5 I didn't have food, though they do offer it and also have brunch, which I'll have to return for. This visit was solely bespoke drinks by libations experts Joel, Kiana and Alex. The three of them went above and beyond to make sure my experience was 10's across the board. They refilled my water regularly and remembered my name. When I stepped away to the water closet, they placed a napkin on my drink. Below are the few drinks I tried and each one was curated to indulge the taste buds and leave you wanting more. Balanced and full of flavor for each cocktail as they were artisanally crafted. Clover Club - a simple, yet sophisticated gin based drink, while I'm usually not a fan of egg white, you don't taste the egg the raspberry syrup and lemon pair so well you finish and got a shot of protein. See mom, I may drink, but also get my protein in! Old Fashioned - my usual go to and favorite, good old friend, old fashioned. Balanced flavor with rye whiskey, good if you like whiskey and can't decide on their vast cocktail offerings. Espresso Martini - when you need a pick me up from having worked hard or just enjoy a boozy espresso, can never go wrong with this. Rich & Dirty - fancy vodka martini, I probably could've asked to use gin, but left it as the menu had it. And it has blue cheese olives, very fancy and delicious! Fall N' Apple - my favorite season (autumn) in a glass with my favorite spirit, gin! I want more! Eastsider - I don't believe it's on the menu, I've never had one, but spirits architect, Joel, graciously made me one and that drink was like summer in a glass. Keeping with my gin libation love, it was refreshing and just rounded out how well the fine cocktail curators at Plume know their stuff. Thank you! To finish the night, the manager, Chris, was walking around interacting with everyone. Got to talk to him for a bit and appreciated him and his staff for making my experience at Plume unforgettable. So much so, I'm ready to return and maybe become a regular to what I believe is truly an exceptional cocktail lounge.

    Summer blush and espresso martini
    Daryl K.

    Tried out the date night, 2 pasta dishes and a bottle of wine for $50. I had the portabella mushroom pasta and my partner had the creamy cajun pasta, both were very good!! The service is always so good here, from bartenders to wait staff. Definitely worth checking out, the food, drinks and service never disappoint.

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    Ask the Community - Plume

    Does this place have any door people at the entrance?

    Yes we do! Chad will mainly be the door guy on duty! There are some hours that we do not have a door guy, but he's there probably 70% of the time, and always during the busy hours.

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