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    Z on 23 Rooftop

    3.5 (289 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    LaShawn S.

    This place was recommended to me so I went to check it out. It's really hotel with a roof top bar with only paid seating. I wanted to just go check it out and have one drink but had to stand in line at the bar forever to get a drink as the bartenders were super slow and kept serving others before me. Then there were quite a bit of people up there that did not pay for a seat so it was a little bit crowded. The best part was the views and that's the draw to this place. I love the city at night. Now if you don't mind being in 50 peoples IG and Tic Toc post because it's so crowded and you like the view then by all means you can try this place. For me there are other places that are more comfortable and service is better that I would go to for a night view of the city.

    Carissa C.

    My hubby decided to check out the Z on 23 Rooftop Bar while staying at Le Meridien, and we had a nice time! The vibe was very relaxing on a weekend and the views were great. There's not too much seating, as a lot of it is reserved however the drinks and service were both good. Would recommend to others as their first stop for downtown drinks!

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    Linda S.

    The rooftop wasn't as spectacular as some of the photos made it seem. This could be that Houston itself really doesn't have much a skyline. But, they didn't have some drinks available like an espresso martini. If you want a table / have a bigger group, this may not be the best place to take them. In order to have a table, you needed to fulfill a 200$ minimum. Drinks were decently priced but it didn't taste like anything beyond just sweet.

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    Melissa P.

    The view from the rooftop is absolutely beautiful! I went to a happy hour event at this location and cannot recommend it enough. You need to get there early if you want to have a place to sit. There are several sitting areas but it's a busy place, as it should be! The drinks were upscale and tasty. Be prepared to spend about $15 per drink. I tasted the meatballs and the flatbread and they were both yummy. I'm not sure how parking is as I walked from my building so I would check that out beforehand. 10/10 recommend.

    Tropical paradise
    Stacy L.

    Nice rooftop bar on top floor of hotel. There's a mix of high top tables & couch seating. The drink menu isn't extensive, but I think there are options for people who like sweet & fruity as well as those that prefer something that packs more of a punch. It would nice to have drink ingredients/descriptions included on the menu. Drinks were a bit pricey, but I think that is standard for hotel bars. On the Saturday afternoon that I was there, only saw one waitress. She was doing her best, but definitely could've used some help. The bartender was not the most friendly so I only had one cocktail. The view was nice, I imagine it would be better at night. Overall it was a nice experience.

    Views are just beautiful
    Christopher L.

    Amazing Drinks and Awesome staff. I went on a Thursday and was told live music is on the way in the month of may. I cant wait. The night i went there were 3 underage girls trying to get drinks with fake IDs they were politely asked to leave and refused to leave. And the manager ended up coming to speak to them and asked them to leave after trying to give fake IDs. They were not happy but I'm glad this establishment is a 21 and up and they are responsible. Come Check them out!!!!

    Old fashion on the rooftop
    Ronald S.

    Z on the rooftop provides a nice change of pace and scenery rarely provided in cities such as Houston. It gives you beautiful views of downtown Houston while having a nice cocktail or daiquiri. The service was good and the staff was polite. There weren't a lot of people when I went and it was really nice. I only had cocktails but the drinks were good and view was beautiful. I would definitely come back when I'm in the Houston area and would recommend for anyone having a date night or just looking for a nice spot to have a happy hour drink.

    Shannon O.

    The ambiance was DOPE....you have downtown skyscrapers to view and the DJ was on point, plenty of good seating too. Didn't get any food, but the bartenders were on it the nite we went (fri evening) and the drinks were strong and reasonably priced! I hate a weak drink with a high pricetag. Its a cool spot to start , have or end your evening on a date/friends or solo...we lucked out on parking right in front for free. I will def be back.

    Tropical paradise
    Rohit G.

    This was my first rooftop bar experience. The bar is located on top of a hotel and is a short walk from the Metro rail if you want to avoid parking. There are no reservations, you just show up. ATMOSPHERE: The views are great. The bar is high up enough to where you can see above some buildings, but still have skyscrapers towering around you. Because there are no reservations or anything, the bar was packed. We found no seating (limited to begin with) but it was fine to stand and enjoy the view. DRINKS: We got a Tropical Paradise. It tasted okay, really strong pineapple and orange juice flavor profile. I didn't think the drink was anything too special. SERVICE: The bartenders were nice and definitely working as hard and fast as they could. However, with so many people, it took some time for us to make it to the front of the bar and order. In addition, I didn't really like that some people were shoving to get to the front. I wish there was a more organized way to order. PRICE/VALUE: The cocktail was small in my opinion for $14. Overall, a good first rooftop bar experience with a great view, but for me, just a little too crowded and difficult to order a drink.

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    Ask the Community - Z on 23 Rooftop

    Is it heated the few cold days we have in Houston?

    Yes! Z on 23 is an open-air rooftop, and we provide space heaters throughout the venue during colder weather. Availability and placement may vary based on conditions.

    What is the age requirement for only the restaurant?

    Z on 23 is strictly 21+ at all times, including for dining. A valid government-issued ID is required.

    Are there any specials on the weekends?

    Is there an entry fee?

    No entry fee, just walk in.

    Is the music good?

    Yes

    Is this a smoking free place? Is this kid friendly since I cannot leave my toddler at home as am…

    Is it still opened during quarantine?

    21 and up or can you go into the place without an ID?

    Not after 8

    I would like to go here with my boyfriend but he recently lost his ID, he's 36 years old and noticeabley over 21, would he be able to get in and order drinks?

    They do check ID before entering the roof top. I showed them my passport because I lost my ID too and they accepted it.

    Is there a cover charge for the rooftop bar?

    Nope

    Is this only 21 and up?

    Yes, I believe so.

    Is their an age requirement?

    they dont ID to be up there, but they do ID if you order drinks of course

    If coming for happy hour, do you need a reservation?

    We do not require a reservation for our Happy Hours! Come on in and join our fabulous and knowledgeable staff for a beverage and experience our superb menu items from our top of the line Executive Chef and associates!

    What kind of music this saturday?

    It varies but it's usually real chill!

    Is there a cover charge?

    No there's not

    What is the age limit for the rooftop bar?

    I'm assuming 21 and up. They were checking IDs the night I went.

    Is there a dj?

    There's no DJ. They do have some chill background music playing but nothing too crazy.

    Do you have to make a reservation?

    The rooftop is open to everyone and reservations are not required.

    If we're only going to the bar, is the valet rate still $34?

    Valet is free for the first two hours, regardless of if you're a guest at the hotel or not!

    Do you have to be a hotel guest to access the lounge?

    No. You do not have to be a guest at the hotel to come have a great time on the roof.

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    Review Highlights - Z on 23 Rooftop

    My hubby decided to check out the Z on 23 Rooftop Bar while staying at Le Meridien, and we had a nice time!

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    4.5(72 reviews)
    3.3 miThe Heights

    Great drinks, friendly service, and delicious HH appetizers! We enjoyed our first time here and…read morehope to come back again!

    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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    4.1(141 reviews)
    3.2 miThe Heights

    I came at 4pm on a Thursday for happy hour and had a great time. It was pretty quiet at that time…read moreof day, which is what I prefer, and the drinks were delicious. I had the matcha martini, the 12 hour jet lag (their version of lychee martini essentially), and the carajillo. All were amazing, were reasonably strong, and the happy hour deal was pretty good. The bar itself is also gorgeous. I did dock one star for the parking situation. They have a small lot but it's valet only, even at 4pm and no one was there, which I thought was ridiculous. I get having valet later in the evening once business picks up but there were a total of 3 cars parked in the lot and I had to park 2 blocks away since I didn't want to valet.

    I really enjoy Best Regards for a post dinner drink when in the area. It's usually our go-to spot…read moreafter dinner at Coltivare. But a few weeks ago, we attempted a Sunday Funday there. Considering it's football season, it was empty, despite having a DJ and great patio weather. We still enjoyed ourselves and stuck around for a few rounds. They do have limited light bites: bruschetta boards, charcuterie boards, dips. Our charcuterie board was pretty terrible on this last visit--it lacked variety of offerings, sloppy presentation, and the marcona almonds tasted old. We informed our server about our dissatisfaction, and she told us they're revamping them soon. $10 valet $16 cocktails (mocktails and coffee bevs also available) ...Love that it's woman-owned.

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    4.1(19 reviews)
    4.4 miThe Heights

    This place was great. Super cozy atmosphere with a great back patio. Drink specials were wonderful…read moreand the staff were very responsive. I loved the design and if you sit right in the crosswind it's just a great hangout spot when the doors are open. Lots of games in the back and their gin cocktails were delicious! Highly recommend it. Worth the stop.

    My friend was celebrating her birthday and recommended this place for steak night. Amexicun, which…read morewe had tried before at White Oak Social, was there that Friday night. We like Amexicun. It's located right at 19th St. and Shepherd near the light. There's a small angled parking lot that can be tight when people park along the fence. It looks like a cute tiny A-frame home with a few patio tables in the front. The inner area has about 6-7 high tables. It's nice and clean inside. The vibe feels similar to H-Town Brewing Co. but on a smaller scale. You can also sit at the bar. I didn't really like the high tables/chairs. They're not as comfortable. It was hot out, and there are mosquitos, so we sat inside. I ordered the salmon plate for steak night. The drinks here are ok, and since I don't really drink, I was looking for mocktail options. In this era, most places have mocktail options with brand alternatives like Ritual, Seedlip and Lyre's or at the least, something with juice, Topo Chico and simple syrup. The female bartender made me a NA margarita which was great. I liked that she didn't make it too sweet or too tart which happens with mocktails that don't have alternatives and are mostly juice or lemon. On the other hand, when I ordered a second, the guy bartender made it too sweet. I didn't like his version. For the alcoholic versions, they seem to have good cocktails, wine, beer and flights. They also have daily specials. Aside from the steak night, they don't serve food here. It wouldn't be my first choice of bars in this area.

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