How Trial and Error Helped Make Present Company Houston’s Most Fun New Bar - Eater Houston

"From the beginning, restaurateur Shawn Bermudez knew that he wanted his next bar to be focused on one thing: having fun. The proprietor of multiple Houston favorites, including Stone’s Throw and the Burger Joint, Bermudez has developed a keen sense of what Houstonians want. But that didn’t stop him from obsessively considering every single detail that went into Present Company, his wildly popular Montrose watering hole that Eater Houston named bar of the year in 2018. Even though Bermudez and his team worked really hard to create a place that was entirely focused on fun, the vibe here feels surprisingly natural. With cheeky decor and Instagram-worthy cocktails served in La Croix cans, the bar became an instant hit." - Amy McCarthy