The Best Drinks Date Spots in Houston
Choose a part of Houston that works for both people before choosing the venue. The guides range from central neighborhoods to west and southwest Houston, so a single good stop is a better starting point than a packed itinerary.
Start with one place for a drink and leave the rest of the evening open. These five bars and lounges offer different settings for that first conversation. Check the current menu, music schedule and any reservation or entry requirements on the venue website, especially if you want a quieter evening.
This selection includes Hidden Bar, Lost & Found, Anvil, SOHO Garden HTX and Sophie. Use the map and practical details below to pick the one that fits your date.
Lost & Found
A Midtown restaurant with patio dining and brunch. Make this the main event of a daytime date, with enough time to settle in over the meal. Use the restaurant website to confirm brunch hours and the current menu.
Anvil
A casual cocktail bar with walk-in service. Make this your first stop rather than committing to a whole night of venue-hopping. Check the bar website for current opening times and entry arrangements.
SOHO Garden HTX
A downtown patio bar that also serves coffee. Check the current drinks list together, especially if one of you wants an alcohol-free option. Check the bar website for current opening times and entry arrangements.
Sophie
A cocktail bar with a terrace. Pick a meeting time that gives you room to settle in and talk. Check the bar website for current opening times and entry arrangements.
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