First things first, ambient lighting and good cocktails do not automatically make a place a…read morespeakeasy. That said, Rosewater is a cocktail bar tucked away in Clear Lake and is probably one of the few spots in the area offering this type of experience, that's not in the heart of Houston. We stopped in on a Monday evening right before closing and were surprised that they still seated us and gave us the chance to grab a drink. I went with the bartender's choice mocktail, which was well crafted, while he ordered an espresso martini and enjoyed it. The drinks were reasonably priced, the atmosphere was comfortable, and the staff was welcoming despite us arriving so close to closing time. The space itself is cozy, with both indoor seating and an outdoor patio. Another plus is there's plenty of parking. Overall, a it's a solid neighborhood cocktail bar with a relaxed vibe. I'd definitely stop by again when I'm in the area.

Came to Rosewater on a Friday night and sat at the bar. Atmosphere was super chill with dim…read morelighting a variety of throwback songs! Our bartender was great and very friendly. And our drinks were delicious! Highly recommend trying this place out!

Everyone that works there is on some kind of drug especially the "manager " they really need to…read moredrug test them all but they won't because no one wants to work at a place where the manager is stoned out of her mind constantly. The owners don't want to hear this but it's the truth. Avoid this place. There's a lot more bars in the area that offer way more than this hole of a club. Poor management and worse owners because they obviously don't pay attention to all the cameras that are in there when the bartenders are drinking and smoking behind the bar which is completely illegal. Also they bring food that's cooked offsite and serve it in the restaurant which is 100% illegal. This place needs to be shut down before someone dies from a food borne disease. Prove me wrong, send a health inspector they will fail terribly. Nothing is labeled according to food service regulations. They never wash their hands between the bar and the kitchen. Even behind the bar the bartenders are messing with their hair and not washing hands after. Don't believe me go watch the cameras it happens every day and night. There isn't one person in there that's a certified food handler. I guess the shortcut that just like everything else food related.

Really fun spot to chill and hangout with friends! the staff is great and make you feel welcome,…read morethe place also has a pool table

Food and cocktails are simply amazing. Drink menu is endless. Great environment. They have a…read morecovered patio as well. Beautiful bar area and seats Alin the dining area are super comfortable. Sat and Sun brunch just unbelievable.

This place is AMAZING. Cody was the most personable…read morebartender, and he makes a great cocktail. The Manager, Mason, checked in on us and everything was perfect. I would recommend this place 100 times over!

The 1st drink I got was the mystic mango- 12/10 so so good!…read moreSiren's kiss was 7.5/10. It was good but the balance of flavors was my fave. Espresso martini-7/10. I like it but I've just had so much better. My friends bought a charcuterie board and it looked great. It had fun cheeses, dried fruits and more. They also have happy hour! The interior is so cool, art hanging from the wall, retro furniture and there was also live music when we went on a Friday. The service was wonderful and I can't wait to be back!

We went on a beautiful day. Their outdoor patio is awesome. It overlooks the water and there is a…read moreton of space. I had a garden party and a blackberry g&t. The garden party was ok, but it felt like it was missing something. The blackberry drink was crisp and refreshing! I'd definitely order that again. Overall the experience was very pleasant. The bartender was friendly, but she was the only one hustling complicated drinks so it took around 10-15 minutes to get anything (not her fault!). I would definitely come back!

On my recent trip to Houston!…read more When I was searching for dowtown bars and dancing, Behind Closed Doors popped up. It looked dark, clubbish, and fun (exactly what I was looking for) and I couldn't wait to come here. After a 25 minute Uber ride we were downtown and walking to our destination. At first we could not find it but thankfully a nice gentlemen showed us where it was. Upon walking in, darkness with these bright lights paved our way. We sat down at the bar, but realized dancing did not start until 10pm. The bartender came over and said to us "we have a speakasy behind door #3" we were like WHAT! Let's go. So, we walked down the dark hallway and pushed open door #3 (hence the name) to find this super cool speakeasy bar. Dim lights, really modern decor, comfy suede chairs and best of all, some really great cocktails. If you are ever in Downtown Houston, I highly recommend you coming here. I promise you will have the best time. We did not stay for dancing.

Behind Closed Doors is a cool downtown "speakeasy" experience. Each room has its own vibe and…read moremusic, which makes it feel like you're discovering something new as you move around. The drinks were solid, and the overall atmosphere was definitely a vibe. We went on a Saturday evening, so it was pretty crowded, but once we found our spot in the Gold Room, we stayed there most of the night. Great music, great energy, and a unique concept. Definitely worth checking out if you're looking for something different for a night out. Not sure how it took me this long to stumble in here. Parking is what it is downtown so, there's that.

Came here with the girlies for some much needed "She Time." Parking is scarce so it made sense to…read morevalet and have them drive the car to the back, unless you want to make the long walk. This place is extremely small and intimate, it's basically a home they converted into a premium cocktail bar. We were seated and the shenanigans began, in a good way. We ordered the innovative cocktails that came with lights, camera and action. This isn't a place to come eat, as they have small bites, but you should eat before you come. We definitely enjoyed the experience and the ability to have intimate conversation without all the racket during most happy hrs. Check them out if you're in the area.

Same name, different vibe. I was a huge fan of the old Diversion, so I was really looking forward…read moreto this reopening. The original had this secretive, exclusive vibe that made every visit feel special - bidets and mouthwash in the restrooms, feminine hygiene products thoughtfully provided, and jars of preserved fruits and homemade concoctions lining the shelves. It was quirky, refined, and full of surprises. The new Diversion feels more mainstream. It's still a beautiful space and date night appropriate but it's missing some of that original character. They start you off with hot towels and a "Japanese green tea," which is actually a cup of dashi broth. I did not mind - it was tasty. The glowing menu is still around, though I don't remember the weird green backlight that honestly does not make anyone look attractive. The old Diversion also knocked it out of the park with every single cocktails in terms of creativity, including caviar on the side, beach/sand concepts, bone marrow cocktails, cereal and milk. Every one of their cocktail was a concept. Here, the cocktails are pretty... but normal. I chose the most exciting sounding cocktail on the menu - Operation White Flame. The server came with a card that prompts you to say a secret phrase. I was stoked. A secret room? A secret menu item? Are they lighting my drink on fire? No. The drink comes with a piece of paper clipped to it. The server gives you a lighter, and you light the paper on fire. The end. Unfortunately, our server also couldn't have been less interested. We were excited, inquiring about the menu, chatting about the reopening, trying to engage, but every interaction was flat, curt, and monotonous. Seems like he just wants to go home. Maybe that was his secret mission. Finally, the one dish we ordered - steak tartare - took almost an hour to come out. My friend was done with her drink and was dying waiting for something to eat. Kind of silly since, well... tartare is raw. What are y'all doing back there?

It's our usual Happy Hour spot since it's close to work and on the way home. Our HH event usually…read morehas a pretty good number of attendees. The bar has a decent number of different beers and drinks. The service is usually good even when gratuity is included for our big group. The place is cozy and sometimes gets packed. You can sit inside or outside in their patio area. It's a good place to stop in and grab a quick drink or two.

Brandon was an amazing bartender, made great conversation and good drinks. Also watched our drinks…read morewhen we had to use the restroom. Not to mention he's easy on the eyes.

This place is more of a bar with food as an option. The food here is not great but ya think it is…read morecause you're drunk . Even though the prices here do add up when ya combine the amount of drinks and food ya get . The staff here takes their time and are chill but definitely a lil tipsy . The prices here are extremely overpriced and don't over pay here . Overall your restaurant shouldn't have to re lie on people getting drunk to say the food is great the food should be awesome on its own with no drinks involved.

No idea how this place was supposed to work. There is no sign for the bar in the strip center it is…read morelocated in. After some research, it sounded like it was located in the Italian restaurant nearby. We walked in the Italian restaurant around 10p, and the employees were cleaning from dinner. The manager had no idea what the speakeasy was, so she had to ask another employee, which mentioned that they were closed? It seemed like nobody knew of the speakeasy that was supposedly located in the restaurant. Just save your time and hit the spots downtown. Pretty disappointing.

we stopped by after already having a late lunch -- just for a drink. we chose to sit outside at a…read moretable on the sidewalk. My wife very much enjoyed her usual cosmopolitan with Tito's. I told Guinevere that I wanted a gin drink with a good gin, and her face lit up as she suggested a 'purple rain' with Empress 1908 gin. Turns out, it may well have been the best drink I've ever had. We were very happy with the total experience but most impressed with Guinevere's passion for service and her willingness to share her knowledge about the menu, the bar and the Galveston community. Kudos to Guinevere, the bartender and Hearsay gastro lounge.

Sebastian was great..... Food was delicious!!! We had the Korean short rib, salmon. A+++. The…read moreHearsay Smokey Old Fashion was amazing!!!

This place used to be my go to for Micheladas, and it is still very good. However, since the new…read moreowners have taken over it just isn't the same. I feel like the amount of shrimp you get is much less as well as the size of the Michelada. There's a lot more cucumber in it as well. I will say the place looks amazing with the new owners renovating it. I want to say when I went after the changes were made they told me they had the old recipe, but they wanted to change it to their own. I'd imagine that a lot of people would agree that if they could go back to the old recipe that it would be for the best. Again, the new one isn't bad, it's just not what had me drive across town before. If you want a cool spot to hang out and get a few good drinks, then this place will definitely be a good choice.

Even though they have been through some things that any place could have gone through they are…read moreholding strong. Me being someone who doesn't know what happened. The bartender could have easily looked at his id like any other. Kids now a days carry Fake IDs yes he did something I know he will forever carry with him, but this place I asume now will do better at scanning or checking IDs correctly. But other than this they're service is good and their drinks and "botana" are delicious. Props to being a fun place to hang out and have a beer.