Washington Avenue · Craft cocktails

Julep

This is Houston's most polished Southern room, and it just returned to the North America's 50 Best list after a four-year wait. Go for oysters and a julep flight rather than picking just one.

Date nightCelebratingBefore dinner
Neighbourhood
Washington Avenue
Style
Craft cocktails
Known for
Two dedicated sections of julep variations · A deep bourbon and Southern spirits list · A well-matched oyster and raw bar menu
Prices
$$$ · cocktails ~$17–21
Getting in
Book ahead
Food
Full menu
Hours
Nightly from 5pm; confirm current closing time directly
Recognition
No. 84, North America's 50 Best Bars 2026 (extended list); James Beard Award, Outstanding Bar Program, 2022
Address
1919 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007

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Checked: Confirmed via CultureMap's April 1, 2026 report of its No. 84 placement on the extended North America's 50 Best Bars list, and a current OpenTable listing showing a May 2026 event. Checked Oct 2026.

Photo: an illustration of the mood, not this bar.

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