The 17 Best Houston Speakeasies to Spice Up Your Night

Hide out, sip cocktails, and spill secrets at some of Houston’s most alluring and hidden watering holes

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 several speakeasies, including a mix of tried-and-true bars and exciting new destinations that offer a lot more than what you see at first glance. From a storage room transformed into a Cuban club to cocktail bars hidden behind bookshelves and candy stores, passing through these gateways will lead you to some of the most exclusive and intriguing watering holes 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 new speakeasies, including Segreto, Aye Candy, Sidebar, Case Chocolates, and the Spring Branch location of Kanpai Club.

Don’t see your favorite speakeasy on the list? Shout it out in the comments.