As a throwback to the Prohibition era when bars were hidden due to strict laws on the sale of alcohol, speakeasies have found a new light in Texas’s drinking landscape, adding a heavy dose of mystique to an otherwise average night out.
Houston is home to many such bars, including a mix of tried-and-true watering holes and exciting new destinations that offer a lot more than what you see at first glance. From a storage room transformed into a Cuban dance floor to a cocktail bar hidden behind a bookshelf, passage through these gateways will lead you to some of the most exclusive drinking places in the city. Here are some of the best speakeasy-style bars and restaurants Houston has to offer.
This map has been updated to add several intriguing speakeasies well-worth exploring, including Latin American speakeasies Gus in Monarca, and the speakeasy at Mamajuana Cafe Houston.
Don’t see your favorite speakeasy on the list? Shout it out in the comments.
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