Vino in the City: Top 7 Wine Bars in Houston Right Now

Houston, we have a problem. It’s debatable, but having a copious amount of wine bars to sip at seems like a good problem to have. Houston continues to offer wine-o’s alike a host of neighborhood wine bars to enjoy a great glass of wine without having to break the bank. These 7 Houston wine bars are serving up the city's best vino right now. Honorable mention goes to Sixty Vines which we had a chance to preview last month catch our recap HERE.

Postino Montrose- After descending in Houston just a little over a year ago this wine café’ has doubled the size of its new location in Montrose. Postino’s approachable wines, make it the perfect atmosphere for a happy hour hangout with wines starting at $5 daily from 11am-5pm. Fans of the Heights location will be pleased to know not much has changed at the new location. 805 Pacific St, HTX 77006

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Photo Credit: Postino

Penny Quarter-This cozy and hip two-story café and wine concept is the current hot spot in the Montrose neighborhood. Boasting a full menu of coffee, wine, food and pastries you can’t go wrong with making this your new brunch destination or meeting location. The alluring interior and natural lighting creates a relaxing ambiance that transports you from the H right into the streets of SoHo. Bottles prices are on the higher end, however their selection rivals some of Houston’s most notable wine bars. 1424 Westheimer Rd, HTX 77006

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Photo Credit Penny Quarter

Trez Art + Wine Bar- You may not recognize this new wine bar since its facelift. Formerly, Ogun Wine Bar this laid back black-owned wine bar and art haven is located near Houston’s first ward. On Wine Wednesday’s you can nosh on pizza and a bottle of wine for only $20. Trez also has a daily happy hour from 4-7pm and will serve as the host of our first intimate experience, Winesgiving. 920 Studemont Suite #150 HTX, 77007

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Light Years Natural Wine Shop + Bar- This natural wine destination allows you to sip responsibly and sustainably. A naturals-only wine bar is the first of its kind in Houston. The process relies on a natural fermentation allowing the character of the grapes to be on full display. Light Years is clearly ahead of the pack, as natural and organic wines are being embraced all over the world. 1304 W. Alabama HTX 77006

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Noble Rot Wine Bar- This hidden gem is tucked away in Downtown’s Conservatory. Offering up various flights for as low as $7, you can try several of their Wines by the Glass. The winetenders are very knowledgeable and help guide you to a selection that’s affordable and worth a 9 oz. pour. It’s also pretty hard to pass up their $1 champagne shots, which you can get anytime of the day.

1010 Prairie St Suite 101, HTX 77002

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Photo Credit Noble Riot

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La Grand Rue- Right in the heart of the Heights, this newcomer is the brainchild of two friends who understand that the world of wine can often be intimidating. Grab a bottle in the boutique wine shop and sip it next door in the wine bar with friends. Swing by for happy hour when the glasses are all half off from 4-7 pm during the week. 1344 Yale, HTX 77008

 

Vinology- Dubbing themselves as Houston’s first true European style enoteca, Vinology is a wine shop, wine bar and educational venue for wine seminars. Vinology offers six weekly flights and carries over 300 wines from around the world. With more than 16 years in the wine industry these owners know a thing or two about quality vintages. 2314 Bissonnet St, HTX 77005

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 Montrose Cheese & Wine- A new retail and wine shop in Montrose emphasizes a traditional Italian style wine experience. With over 125 wines and a rotation of up to 15 cheeses this concept will specialize in local and high quality bites with exceptional wines priced under $40. 1618 Westheimer Rd, HTX 77006

Photo Credit Julie Soefer

Photo Credit Julie Soefer