Houston, Texas

Set on the eclectic Westheimer Curve, this bar is known for its top-shelf drinks. Their expertise in the art of mixology has made an impression on Houston’s nightlife. Anvil also offers a wide selection of beers.

Expect a diverse mixture of cultures and high fashion in this dynamic night club, located in Uptown Park. There is a patio lounge where you can enjoy the sunset with a drink in your hand.

Piano dueling and choreographed dances create the excitement that has characterized and attracted a diverse and loyal clientele to this popular bar. Here you can order a bucket with your favorite drink and share with your friends.

This is the place to go for the hottest Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, and Latin tracks. Club Tropicana also hosts live Latin bands and on Tuesdays and Fridays you can get free salsa lessons.

This excellent jazz bar welcomes jazz lovers from around the world as well as some internationally renowned performers. The focus here is strictly on music. Conversation is positively discouraged at this lovely piano bar.

Hidden behind an unassuming and unmarked blue door, this interesting bar is, simply different. When it opened back in 1972, it had one mission: to not have a theme. This allowed a truly eclectic group of "non-conformists and intellectuals" to gather naturally here.

"Ice houses" are quite literally where people used to go to get ice. Today, however, they are open-air bars, and this is the oldest one in all of Texas. It's a friendly place where everyone is welcome (including dogs) and where strangers make a habit of buying a beer for their new friends at the neighboring picnic table.

Crowds from all walks of life enjoy coming to Poison Girl for its unusual vibe, decor and entertainment options. Artsy on the inside, great patio on the outside (Kool Aid man statue included), vintage pinball machines, the list goes on. Just check it out for yourself.