The first fully indoor bar to open on West 20th St. in the Heights boasts more than 8,000-square-feet of indoor fun. Find espresso martinis on tap, a live DJ, plus a festive weekend brunch where a champagne cart makes its rounds, serving up high-end bubbles by the glass.

Located in Spring Branch, this cocktail lounge has built a reputation for inventive cocktails you won’t find anywhere else. Enjoy a clarified espresso martini; the savory Pho Cup’d, a warm whiskey cocktail made with bone broth, gin, and orange liqueur that’s inspired by the Vietnamese soup, or try the spice-infused Chutney Flight, which comes with a vodka-based cocktail mixed with curry, mango, tamarind, mint, chili, citrus, and yogurt, with a pairing of mango, tamarind, and mint-cilantro chutneys for added flavor.

This patio bar has quickly become a reliable neighborhood hangout. Find a pagoda with mood-setting string lights, covered outdoor seating with patio games, a dark and romantic indoor bar, and a quality cocktail list. The Mini Hulk Smash is a refreshing combination of bourbon, basil, ginger, lemongrass, and Topo Chico, while the gin-based Hipstrict is made with strawberry, lemon, and coconut. No need to hurry off — the bar offers a worthy food menu with dishes like cheesy spinach and artichoke dip and steak frites, with sage-oil fries covered in a creamy herb-loaded au poivre sauce.

Located next to its sister bar Permission, this super-secretive, membership-only speakeasy offers a private space for its clientele to convene, plus personalized menus, customized cocktails, and rare whiskeys for a one-of-a-kind experience. The catch? With no social media, website, or phone number, bargoers must visit Permission to inquire about this hideaway’s whereabouts and how to get in.

Neighboring its sister concept, Coltivare, EZ’s is a Heights haunt from Agricole Hospitality. Like its name suggests, guests can take it easy here, as the bar offers a casual, albeit well-appointed, space in which to drink and snack. Go for the dulce de leche Old Fashioned or a Hillbilly high ball and take in a game of pool, before stretching out on the back patio.

Though Julep is certainly not new, this bar has yet to go out of style. The recipient of the city’s first national James Beard Award, this bar makes a mean Mint Julep, a refreshing gimlet, a classic Old Fashioned, and dozens of other cocktails. The bar slings far more than booze — chef Calvin Miller’s menu packs substantial eats, like Dr. Pepper-braised short ribs, mussels in green gumbo broth, roasted oysters, and a cheddar cheeseburger with hatch chile relish.

Located inside the recently opened Lyric Market food hall at Lyric Center, Rhapsody Bar has become a welcomed escape for Downtown’s corporate crowd. Guests looking to wait out rush hour traffic can take advantage of themed nights, like Trivia Thursdays and Friday’s live jazz happy hour; then, peruse the various food stalls for a bite.

In addition to its tantalizing ceviches, addicting salsa flights, and enchiladas, this Tex-Mex beer garden is a surefire drinking destination. Verde Garden features two rooms — one in which guests can order a beer from its bar with numerous taps, and another where margaritas and cocktails are made fresh on the spot. Try the signature Verde margarita, a herbaceous frozen made with mint and parsley. Channel a Mexican beach with Tulum Vibes — a frozen drink made with vodka, white cacao, lemon, and passionfruit with a kick of habanero — or go for the El Toxico, a smooth mix of sotol, dry vermouth, cassis, Aperol, and decanter bitters that makes for an easy sip. Then, enjoy outside on its charming patio.

Regardless of how many visits you’ve paid to Eight Row Flint in the Heights, you’ll want to check out the bar’s second outpost in Second Ward, which is conveniently located along the METRORail’s Green Line. Expect familiar favorites like the bar’s beloved Ranch Waters and Old Fashioned, along with some new, and interesting cocktails created exclusively for this location. The tapas-styled menu is also a welcomed addition, with pork belly and octopus tacos, Oaxaca cheese quesadilla with tortillas made with fresh masa, elote ribs, and a mean cheeseburger.

Located just upstairs from the lauded cocktail bar Anvil & Refuge, Bobby Heugel has created a delightfully moody “cocktail apartment,” boasting more than 200 spirits, including lesser-known liqueurs, gins, European brandies, and a variety of Japanese distilled spirits. Go for an “originals” cocktail like the Pacific Rim, made with shochu, kiwi, and lime, or opt for a cocktail from the “classics and riffs” section, which features a rendition of an Old Fashioned, a sazerac, and Yeugel’s signature martini — made with two gins, vermouth, and accouterments.

One of Space City’s newest watering holes is certainly on brand. Shawn Bermudez, co-owner of the Burger Joint and the Taco Stand, finally opened Roswell’s in May, offering a black-lit, spacey setting to enjoy cosmic drinks like the Pale Blue Dot, and the Crop Circles cocktail, which features elote syrup and a extraterrestrial marking on top. The cocktail lounge also trades in typical happy hours for “sunset hours,” inviting guests in from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. to enjoy $6 cocktails and watch as the celestial-themed bar comes alive.

The recently opened second outpost of Betelgeuse Betelgeuse in Montrose promises a new, intergalactic atmosphere for its expertly made ironclad pizza and cocktails. Venture out of the ordinary with a parmesan espresso martini or the Mommy, What’s a Funkadelic?, a combination of tepache, Ilegal Mezcal, lime, pineapple, and vanilla. Or opt for An Appletini to End All Appletinis, a vodka martini made with pear vodka, Calvados, Granny Smith puree, and lemon.