An unpretentious, laid-back wine bar set in the lively Montrose neighborhood.

Strut your stuff on the catwalk and get noticed or cozy up in a private corner with someone special; either way, you're sure to have a night to remember.

Even city boys need a little two-steppin’ excitement every once in awhile. Sandwiched between the Red Door and Little Woodrow’s in Midtown, Brazos River Bottom (BRB to regulars) has remained a Houston staple since opening more than three decades ago.

With 35 draft beers on hand, the Tap offers beer snobs a wide variety of brews to choose from.

A true vintage bar—it was actually built in Ireland and shipped to Houston piece by piece—from the décor to the booze to the pub food menu that has your traditional heart-clogging Irish fare with some distinctly southwest favorites.

In addition to an ongoing calendar of live in-store performances and DJ sessions, Cactus now has a tremendous selection of cds, lps, dvds, gifts and more.

Long-standing Montrose drinking hole where pool- and music-craving bohemians congregate.

The Onion “Creek” family has opened a third coffee house/bar /lounge-type spot in the Heights, called Cedar Creek.

This sports restaurant-bar draws fans who love the food as much as the game.

Ladies rule the dance floor at Montrose’s Chances bar. The much-loved hotspot, which first opened in 1994, has continued to expand over the years into what now claims to be “the largest women’s bar in the world.”