Houston’s Best New Cocktail Bars, March 2025
"This Upper Kirby mainstay is known for its bright and thoughtfully made modern Indian cuisine and baked goods, but its recently revamped bar makes it a cocktail destination, too. Pondicheri now has a dedicated space where diners can enjoy spice-filled Chai Old Fashioneds made with chai-infused bourbon, a Roserita margarita made with rose and hibiscus, and its golden mule, a wholesome spin on a Moscow Mule made with soda water, vodka, turmeric, and a homemade ginger syrup. The Jardin, a green juice made with cucumber, melon, apple, ginger, mint, and a kick of serrano, is perfectly delicious on its own, but can be spiked with gin. Stop by for happy hour when all cocktails are $9, draft beers are $5, and wine by the glass or bottle are 20 percent off." - Marcy de Luna, Brittany Britto Garley
