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    Return to Sender

    3.9 (54 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    Bonnie C.

    Super cute we went for happy hour very worth the happy hour. Service was good. I'm good. We'll be back.

    Airmail
    Dolly O.

    Cute bar. Super friendly bar staff. We tried the Airmail on our last visit and it was too sweet, and I'm someone that likes sweet drinks. But I've had other great cocktails from here. I wouldn't say it's a bar that you go out of your way to come to POST solely for. But definitely worth visiting when you're already there.

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    AUBREY J.

    If you're a fan of French 75s, don't pass up Love Letter. Fruity without being too sweet. Bartender was very friendly and made this helpful recommendation

    Cristina A.

    Friendly service snd good looking bartenders lol they suggested a few specialties and they were right because everything we got was delicious. We ordered a few drinks they made them right in front of us and quickly. I think it's the only bar at the post that I noticed so why not give it a shot. Can't go wrong

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    Jando S.

    Whenever I'm indulging at POST Market, I inevitably will find myself at Return to Sender. It is one of the most active stalls in the food court and is a perfect place to bring a friend, a date, or a fun group of folks to imbibe the night away. It's not just a regular bar that serves well drinks in a food court. It's more of a stall that serves adult cocktails at post-pandemic prices. It's going to be between $15- $16 for most of their specialty or signature drinks. The menus constantly changing which makes it a good option. Bartenders are usually super cool, but hats off to Dez. He has always been incredibly friendly and goes out of his way to ensure my folks have a great time. Both him and Jarmel make some of the most potent cocktails on this side of downtown, and I have always appreciated his down-to-earth spirit. While they don't serve food, one can purchase it from any of the stalls and eat it here. They have no issues with folks eating as long as they're drinking as well. When it gets crowded, the wait for a drink becomes understandably a little longer. I would recommend going with one of their pre-mixed cocktails that is being served out of a tap.

    Hot girl summer
    Jeanette P.

    Amazing drinks for a beautiful place. Kamiko gave us great recommendations and I got the Southern Belle and my friend got the Hot Girl Summer. Perfect balance to the colorful and lively food court. 10 out of 10.

    Karbach Cerveza - this was categorized as a dark beer.
    DeHorne S.

    Nice dude working the taps. I wanted a beer and wanted something a little bit heavier. So on the beer menu, under the "In the mood for something dark?", they had a few options, one of them was Guinness and a few more options, but one of them stood out to me and it was the "Karbach Cerveza". I know Karbach very well, and they're not known for their dark beers. I also know "cerveza" in general eludes to light and crisp beers. So I was curious but suspicious yet willing to try it out. Just like what I suspected, It was a light and crisp beer. SMH. What a tremendous let down. How you gonna put a light and crisp beer under " In the mood for something dark?" Either someone grossly do not understand beer, or they just don't care to curate a beer menu correctly.

    Southern Belle: Ford's Gin with Blueberry Lavender Syrup, and Bubbles (aka, Champagne)
    Felyn B.

    My off-and-on go-to pre-concert drinks place -- whew! Lol. If you're looking for a place to get a cocktail, this is the place. In fact, if not wrong, it's the only place. Located almost in the middle of the Food Hall inside of Post Houston, it gets a lot of patrons depending on who playing in concert at the 713 Music Hall nearby. I usually get excellent service from the employees at that place, even when the place gets busy. I wish some patrons observed be patient while trying to order; you're not the only one who waiting. I skipped out on my usual order of an Old Fashioned, and tried one of their seasonal drinks: Southern Belle. It was made with Ford's Gin, Blueberry Lavender syrup, and Champagne. Plus, it included a couple of blueberries, which I loved. It was really good! File the drink under: I Would've Had Two If I Wasn't Driving. Lol. Oh, shout out to Kamiko. She was patient when answering my question on what "bubbles" were. The answer was Champagne. Lol. Hey, it could have been a brand I've never heard about.

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    Quiana T.

    10/10 for the bartenders! Drinks were mixed well and the bartenders gave a nice vibe! There were a variety of drink of options and daily specials to choose from.

    Drink: Green tea (drink version)  Taste: sweet, strong & a tad bit sour Feelings: I enjoyed it.  Service: above average.
    Faith D.

    I enjoyed the experience. The bar tender was very attentive. The music was vibe. My chicken Alfredo pasta with spinach and mushrooms always BUSTS!

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    Emy H.

    Cocktail so good I forgot to take the before pic. Light & crispy and not overwhelmingly sweet. Watermelon lemon drop was ON POINT!! Don't tell yalls grandma about this one! Taste like them watermelon candies!

    Marissa M.

    I enjoyed this bar while visiting POST for the first time. It sits amongst all the eateries in the food hall and is one of a kind for the craft cocktails. Our bartender was Lexi who is bubbly and fun. She recommended the Damaged Goods cocktail which is topped with champagne. Just one of these alone can potentially leave you stumbling off your barstool. The drinks are definitely worth the price because they aren't weak. I enjoyed the galactic vibes from the design at this bar and it's the perfect destination for after work drinks, a first date before a stroll on the sky lawn rooftop. Check them out along with Address Unknown. I'm loving the postal references in the names paying homage to the original post office building.

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    Amanda M.

    Drinks here are super strong! I don't know if it's just the Houston culture but dang, these were strong. You want a side of juice with that? Sheeeesh. We sat at the bar for a while and notice a lot of snarky remarks about customers which seemed a bit unprofessional. Some staff seemed irritated that were being asked for water with their meals that were ordered from different locations around the bar. But me and my friend sat at the bar with food from another place as well. We had no problems but their water cups are half the size of the alcoholic beverages so you might want to ask for 2!

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    Justin makes dirty ass martini love it and he's a vibe had a great time!!! Service was great!

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    Our whole party thought the drinks were pretty bad and unbalanced. Hospitality wasn't great either.

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    Dez was the most amazing bartender I've ever had. He had humor, charisma and brought energy. Will be back.

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    Great service. We come here and sit at the bar at least a few times a month and Dez especially is always a pleasure.

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    Be careful when purchasing anything from this bar. Bought a 3 dollar water got scammed out of 13 bucks. Bartender gave himself a $10 tip

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    Came here for a friend's birthday party recently on a Saturday night and we had a great time. Our…read moreserver impressively managed our whole group of 30+ people efficiently and quickly. The DJ was also bumpin'! Song choices were fitting and he mixed the music seamlessly which made the vibes so much more fun. We loved the Prosciutto Flatbread, the toppings were generous and the crust was perfectly chewy but crispy. We also got the Papas Bravas, which was pretty standard. For drinks, we got the Situationship, Lychee Lemon Drop, Smooth Operator, and Blue Tile IPA. All the cocktails were very tasty and perfectly balanced. Food and drinks here are definitely on the pricier side for a typical Houston bar.

    We hosted one of our La Maison Houston events at Plume this past Saturday, and it was an amazing…read moreexperience from start to finish. The vibe is always great, and the team truly went above and beyond for our group. Crysta, the Manager, was wonderful to work with and had our space set up beautifully, including a personalized menu, saxophonist and great DJ, that made the event feel extra special. Cristian, our server, took such great care of us and our guests all night and made sure everything ran smoothly. Jordan, the videographer/content creator, was also capturing special moments throughout the evening, which was such a nice touch. I would 100% recommend Plume for events or a night out, and we will definitely be back!

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    Kanpai Club

    4.6(69 reviews)
    2.8 miThe Heights

    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.

    After enjoying a late night snack at Handos, we decided to mosey on over to Kampai Club. I had…read moreheard good things for years, and I remember driving past it a couple times and not seeing it or any signage. Even this time the GPS took us to an entrance that had us going the wrong way down a one-way, but we eventually figured it out I will say that the parking isn't all that great, but we were able to find a spot. If the parking lot is full you should be able to find street parking nearby Kanpai Club is a sister location to Handos. They share a kitchen and you can walk through an inside door access either. You can find the same cocktails and bites from Handos on the Kanpai menu, but there's also additional drinks and bites The bar feels like a Japanese Izakaya. It's a narrow space resembling a Japanese outdoor bar. It's intimately lit and well decorated. We did have to wait for two spots to open up, but that didn't take too long The bartenders were friendly, professional, and efficient. We went on a Friday night (fairly late), and they had two dedicated bartenders The cocktails were fun and were beautifully crafted. Most were served in novelty glassware. You can order classic cocktails, but both Kanpai and Hando offer a variety of signature cocktails. Most having some sort of Japanese or Asian fusion. They have beer, wine, and extensive sake list, as well as green tea and other nonalcoholic options The cocktails were tasty. The only one I was iffy on was their Espresso martini. It was poured from a machine and I guess there were having issues with it. The presentation was phenomenal. There was a roasted marshmallow garnish. The drink itself was far too Smokey in flavor than I like, or at least in terms of my espresso martinis The Yuzu Kosho fries were incredible. The flavors really hit the spot. The Okinawa Potato salad was both questionable to looks and and to eat lol. This purple mound of potato's had an interesting taste, look, and consistency. It wasn't bad, just... interesting and new Some tips: If you can't find this spot from the street, look for Handos. It's part of this restaurant Ask the bartender about the happy hour menu. And most nights they're open until 12am, but on Fridays and Saturdays they are open until 2am If you order food online (technically from Hando's) you can get 10% off using code: HANDO10. This is part of their "Hando and Chill" special Cheers!!

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    Permission Whiskey & Service

    4.3(215 reviews)
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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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    4.0(25 reviews)
    1.9 miThe Heights
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    I want no one to know about this place.. BUT... it's important to not gate keep, LOL. Love…read moreStarduster Lounge. First, they have parking.. it was easy for us to find a spot on a Friday night. They do check IDs at the door, and it's Ssmall inside with intimate vibes, and plenty of outdoor seating. Great for a date night.. and I really like the furniture and decor. They have an Espresso Martini Drink on TAP and it's VERY GOOD. Service was quick and friendly. I read on their sign that they are doing a Steak Night soon, and I can't wait to see the pricing and how that tastes. Love that it's in my neighborhood, and such a fun place to go to. Check them out!

    Stopped in for a drink after work, thankfully not too far away from where I work in downtown…read more A big win for me was that they have designated parking, I had parked but wasn't sure and then saw Dylan, bartender, and I asked him and he said I was fine in the parking lot next to the bar, and that they also had parking across the street on Enid St. For me that's one thing that's important is to have parking. Midtown with their questionable parking makes me not want to go. Upon entering, the place is a nice, intimate setting, with a handful of seating areas along with bar and outside seating. Recommend bringing a light jacket as it was a bit cold. The menu had a variety of offerings, and noted that all drinks are $12. They are card only, so bring your card or tap to pay and also your ID. Because they are 3 feet from a school and are considered a private club, they comply with TABC regulations to ensure safety and efficiency in their business. From the variety of the drinks, I opted for my signature drink, an Old Fashioned, it definitely had a bite to it. I slowly sipped on it while I lounged in one of the seating areas. My sister tried the Starduster Ranch Water, and she didn't like it, I had a sip of it and it tasted like only way I can describe is like soap. Saw that they also have Mocktails and THC Beverages, I didn't try any of them. We headed out as we were trying to grab dinner and Starduster doesn't currently offer food. I did get to speak with Dylan again outside and he clued me in on a couple of things they are planning to do such as having food trucks and also open the upstairs for additional space. Overall, I know being new (had just opened last week) there are many things being worked on and do hope that things improve here and they add additional seating, it got busy for a bit and seating was standing only. Thankfully I was there early enough and got a nice cozy seating area. I removed a star because both my drink and my sister weren't really anything special, it tasted like they were premade and poured from a tap, I missed seeing each one be made. I did like that there aren't TV's inside, it helps maintain the personal interactions natural and focused. Outside they do have TV's which makes sense for bigger groups. Though the seating is limited inside, likely to maintain it as a cozy and intimate space, outside has a lot of seating AND they are PET FRIENDLY! In cold weather without heating lamps, don't think anyone would really sit out there. Once spring and summer arrive, it will be nice. On their menu they indicate "Weekly Specials" Spaghetti Western Sundays Monday Night Steak Night (not sure why it wasn't happening the day I was there, would've enjoyed some steak) Tarot Tuesdays Whiskey Wednesday

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    1.6 miFourth Ward, Midtown, Montrose
    Free parking
    Happy hour specials

    We stopped into Jethro's Cocktail Lounge while we were out at the Vintage Community Market hosted…read moreby Faculty Club Never, and it ended up being one of those places you're so glad you randomly walked into. First, the vibe. It is warm, stylish, and very Montrose in the best way. It feels elevated but still relaxed enough to just sit, talk, and enjoy your time without feeling rushed. We came during happy hour and it was such a great deal. I ordered the Sweet Like Peach Tree, which was light, refreshing, and perfectly balanced with the peach and ginger. My husband got the Frozen Paloma and it was just as good, super smooth with the right citrus bite. We also shared the churros and they were honestly a must order. Warm, crispy, and paired with Nutella and caramel. What really made the experience stand out though was our bartender, Manny. He was incredibly welcoming from the moment we sat down, had such a great personality, and made the whole experience feel personal. You can tell he genuinely enjoys what he does, and that kind of service is hard to find. He also told us about their upcoming two year anniversary party on May 3rd with rotating live DJs, which sounds like it will be such a fun time. We will definitely be back. Between the drinks, the atmosphere, and the service, this place really gets it right.

    On my weekly walks through midtown, I got to watch Jethro's be built and come to life. First visit…read morewas a big HIT for me and I love finding time to come back. The vibes are immaculate! It's a little small inside and a small parking lot, but if you're lucky and can walk there, do! The quality of the drinks are really excellent and the burgers have been voted some of the best in town! I can't speak for them, but the drinks and the spot, are phenomenal. They have bingo nights, dj nights, and other themed events that keep the place packed out. Maybe once I try the burgers, it'll be 5 stars, but the smallll parking lot and lack of safe street parking keep me at 4.

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