Houston's sprawl means great happy hours in every direction. Montrose is bar central, but Downtown, Midtown, and the Heights all deliver. Most spots run 4-7pm with generous food deals.
Montrose Happy Hours
Anvil Bar & Refuge
Montrose | 4-7pm
Houston's craft cocktail pioneer. One of America's best bars, with happy hour.
Poison Girl
Montrose | 4-8pm
Dive bar with great whiskey selection. Cheap drinks, excellent jukebox.
Underbelly Hospitality
Montrose | 4-6pm
Chef Chris Shepherd's spots. Various happy hours across the restaurants.
Downtown & Beyond
La Carafe
Downtown | All day
Houston's oldest bar. Wine and beer only, historic building, haunted vibes.
Reserve 101
Downtown | 4-7pm
Whiskey bar with 300+ bottles. Great for bourbon lovers.
Eight Row Flint
Heights | 4-7pm
Whiskey icehouse with patio. Great frozen drinks, Heights vibes.
Hugo's
Montrose | 4-6:30pm
Upscale Mexican with great margaritas. Interior Mexican cocktails.
Houston Happy Hour Tips
- Drive or Uber: Houston sprawls. Plan your route strategically.
- Montrose is central: Best concentration of bars in the city.
- Heights is growing: Lots of new spots with great happy hours.
- Tex-Mex margaritas: Almost every spot has $5 margs during HH.