I was so excited to visit based on the photos I had seen from previous guests and online - it looks…read moreso aesthetic! I will say that it's not as impressive as it looks online when you get there but it's easy to get good photos based on all the colors and lighting. We went during happy hour and decided to try an appetizer and a few cocktails. The prices are reasonable during HH and the service was good although the drinks weren't anything overly special taste wise (looks wise they're beautiful). The food was also OK but not to write home about. All in all, this was a fun place to visit and I'd go again but isn't somewhere I'll be adding to my normal rotation.

Incanto is a quaint cocktail bar in The Heights. It's literally in a neighborhood and looks like it…read morecould be any other house on the block. They have valet parking behind the bar but I've done street parking both times that I have visited. My friend and I were in the area and browsed Yelp for nearby bars which is how we discovered Incanto. When we walked in, we were surprised to see that we were the only patrons in the bar (it was a weeknight). The two bartenders working were very nice. One of them was new to the bar and was training. It took a bit longer to get our drinks since she was still learning the menu, but it wasn't a big deal. I had a White Negroni and it was really good! I enjoyed the lighter citrus profile of the drink. It was a different take on the classic cocktail. My friend had the Tazzi Tonico. The presentation of the drink was nice but he found the flavor to be a bit bitter. I came back a few months later with another friend. We made a reservation, but it wasn't needed. It wasn't super busy, but there were other patrons in the bar. Even though it wasn't busy and they had more employees, service was slow at times. At one point, we weren't sure if we were supposed to order drinks at the bar, but eventually one of the employees came over to our table to take our order. My friend ordered a Mocktail version of a Pimm's Cup while I started with the Rosalina. The Rosalina was a bit sweet, but I really enjoyed the froth from the egg white. I also had Thyme After Thyme. The thyme and grapefruit combo was refreshing. I've never ordered food, but the menu has options like burrata, pizza, oysters, and desserts. Additionally, they have coffee and espresso beverages. If you enjoy a sophisticated cocktail but prefer a laid back vibe, look no further.

This is a charming looking backyard type place in the middle of the Main Street bars and clubs so…read moreit's a pretty nice place to go when the weather is nice and and a great Sunday afternoon type place. I didn't actually go there on a Sunday afternoon with nice weather but my walking group has walked by here on Sundays a few times and it's always full of life and has a good vibe. On the night we went through though, it was a slow night after an afternoon of rain and they were nice enough to let us bring a birthday cake for our friend after the other place next door said no outside foods allowed. Since prices have been mentioned, I will say that they ARE on the high side...I think my friend's beer cost $10 and my single shot drink was $17...BUT that's with 20% tip included. I wish they would mention that because I was a little confused since I didn't see a tip option and honestly I'm ok with not seeing the stupid multiple choice tip screen that guilts you into tipping more. Also, as mentioned, we were here on a quiet night but they have bands and DJs here so with that, you kind of get something for your money too. You pay for the DJ one way or another.

First time here and I had good experience. This is a cute open bar, garden style with a cozy…read moreatmosphere. The weather was little cold but they have heaters and we were comfortable. I really liked their drinks, the margarita was My girlfriend celebrated her birthday here and there was plenty of room for all the guests. The energy was good and at 11 the DJ showed up and the party started. Downside, it's downtown and we came across many homeless people, and parking can be tricky. I would say that if you don't know where is at, you can literally walk be and miss it! Most of the guests had the same experience. Over ya good spot for a good time!

My husband and I went for Sunday brunch and the staff was amazing. The food was wonderful. it was a…read morevery nice place with good music. We will definitely be going back!

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.

I've wanted to check this place out for a while so I was so excited to stop by! Speakeasies always…read morehave the best, most creative drinks. We went to the upstairs area which was dimly lit and played 80s/90s hip hop. We tried few drinks. Lion's mane tail, brown butter washed whisky, mushroom (which I found so unique). It was quite strong and was nice to switch up from the usual old fashions we try. Second drink was sharp turn. It was super fresh and crisp. Clear as water but I definitely felt it. Service was really good here too. I like that the bartenders all create their signature seasonal drinks so they genuinely are so well versed when describing the drink menu.

Refuge is such a high quality bar. You can tell that they put immense care into the quality of…read moretheir drinks and service. I ordered 2 mocktails and my husband ordered two drinks. I thought that the catch 22 ( mocktail) would be too sweet or vinegar forward but it was tangy and light. My husband actually said he liked my mocktail more than he liked his cocktail which was good but a bit sweeter than he likes. The second mocktail I ordered was off the menu. I asked for something tropical and not too sweet. It was pretty good but not as complex as the catch 22. My husband liked the jaded merchant better than the dew drop. He also was sipping far too much of my mocktail which speaks volumes about how good it was. Love the moody vibes, drinks, and service. I've only visited three times but should make it one of the places we come to more often.

Visited for the first time for their Galentine's themed bingo night. It was super crowded when I…read morehad arrived around 6:30 so if you're trying to get a table I'd recommend coming suuuper early. They have happy hour until 7pm. The drinks weren't bad and I think they have a nice selection of cocktails to choose from. The rundown for bingo: It was supposed to start at 7pm, but I don't think we started until almost 7:30. Not sure if that's normal or if it was just that night. They'll make an announcement for you to go grab a bingo board from designated spots and it was quite a fight to get a board, which is one per person. I think we played a total of 5-6 rounds with breaks in between and each round is a different goal (e.g. regular bingo, making an X, blackout, etc) with a different prize and the prizes gradually get bigger. Since the tables were all full, lots of people were either sitting around the stage, or on the turf, or standing on the back patio. Parking was super crowded. They have a lot which was definitely filled so I had to resort to street/neighborhood parking. They made announcements that if you park at the establishment next door you WILL get towed (they had tow trucks coming in the whole night I feel)

I loved the vibe of this place. The drinks were delicious but the food truck outside did not serve…read moregood food. It was full of grease and didn't taste good, I only took a couple of bites and dumped the rest. The staff was really lively and nice. The bingo portion of the evening was a lot of fun, we were inside since the outside area was packed so we had a great time with the tables around us trying ro figure out which numbers were being called out! This is the first time I play bingo like this and I thought it was cool, I'd do it again!

I don't spend too much time in the heights, but I needed to find a good place to play up whilst…read morewaiting for my friends to get out work. Caffvino pulled up on my search, and also received two recommendations from friends. I was looking for a place that served coffee or cocktails, and had decent parking. If you know the heights, you know parking generally sucks here. So I was pleasantly surprised by this place. Arriving around 4pm on a Thursday, there was actually street parking available, in addition to their own parking lot. Who'd have thunk it? Walking up, it was well maintained with outdoor seating, and the interior was split between a coffee bar, and wine bar. For those working, no laptops on the counter at the wine bar. Strictly enforced, good vibes only. I arrived just in time for happy hour. Originally going for coffee, the wine bar was closer, and the people in it greeted me, and so I stayed. I met two nice folks upon seating. Amy, a fellow patron and regular, and Bri our wine guide for the afternoon. I chatted with my bar mates for a while. Bri had some very good insight into some of the selections, and was effortlessly caring for all the other folks that were seated slightly away from the bar but also within her sphere of service. Everyone seemed to be enjoying their time, be it socially or quietly, reading, working, or whatever else they were doing. The patio is pet friendly, and there's plenty of people coming and going but it wasn't packed. It was just the right amount of people to privacy ratio I think. Really enjoyed my conversation Bri and Amy, I hope your sons dating situation resolved itself favorably (crosses fingers). Will definitely be back when I'm on the area. Highly recommend.

I was recommended Caffvino by a friend who has been to literally every coffee shop in Houston…read more "You've got to try it!" He said to me. So a week or two after our conversation, I ended up checking out Caffvino. What a great vibe - you enter in and there are John Ross Palmer paintings in the room to the right, bar seating, and beautiful daylight shining in. There are some nice easy chairs to the left, and then another room that has bench/pew like seating. Very eclectic and classy vibe. I was currently fasting from coffee, so checked out the non-coffee options - and ordered the London Fog. The barista took the time to steep the teabag in the hot water for about 5 minutes to make it strong, before putting in the steamed milk. I could definitely taste the difference - easily one of the best London Fog drinks I've had in a long while. What impressed me the most was the barista offered as he was taking my order to refill my water bottle, not knowing that I had forgotten to refill on my way out the door from home. He literally took the time to notice, and that was very much appreciated. The service is great, and that porch swing outside is an amazing place to sit and relax (great view). Yes, there is only complimentary wifi for 2 hours with purchase - so you may have to either buy something else or move. But overall, this is a Houston coffeeshop that's here to stay!

Cozy wine spot with a great selections. They even offer wine flights and happy hours! There's a…read moreback patio that's great for large party, we had a decent group turnout and it still felt spacious. They even had TVs out showing sports. Inside's a bit small with a few tables and a bar, but the outdoor seating is the real charm when the weather's nice. The service was excellent, the wait staff came out to our big group outside multiple times and even brought out samples for us to try. There are small bites for order and the menu is simple yet descriptive, we got to sample some of the charcuterie as well, and it did pair well with some of the reds I've tried. Overall, friendly atmosphere, relaxing vibes, attentive wait staff, not much more you can wish for from a neighborhood wine bar.

Found the perfect neighborhood wine spot! It's super cozy inside, but the real star is the massive…read moreback patio--ideal for big gatherings, and they even have TVs out there for sports. They do awesome wine flights and happy hours, plus a simple small-bites menu. We tried the charcuterie and it paired perfectly with our red wines. Big shoutout to the amazing staff who took great care of our large group and kept bringing out samples. Such a relaxing, friendly vibe!

Everything about this place I loved!! I got there around noon for a birthday party/brunch and it…read morewas quite dead, but let me tell you--I'm so glad we did, because by 1:30-2:00 there wasn't an empty seat in the entire place. We ordered a lot of food, and when I tell you there wasn't a single dish I didn't love, I am not lying! The Smoke Show (bagel, cream cheese, and lox), the hangover nachos, the omelet, and I was shocked by how much I loved the beignets. I felt like the brunch prices were pretty good as well as their $13 mimosa carafe. - What a deal! There were about 12 people in our group and our server didn't miss a beat. Free bingo started around 2 (I can't remember exactly), and anyone can play for free and win prizes...so fun! They have both indoor and outdoor seating, and when I left around 3, the parking lot was absolutely full. You will definitely see me again. I just adored this place!

The food here is great! The service was ehhhhhhh. She seemed…read moreannoyed with us but the food made up for the service. I would come back again but would ask for a different server.