Best Regards

"For diners looking for another creamy and still-caffeinated alternative to the espresso martini, head to this cocktail bar in the Heights. This luxe cocktail is made with a combination of Ketel One vodka, creme de cacao, vanilla, and matcha, with a celebratory sprinkle of matcha on top. Enjoy casually in a seat at the bar or while lounging on a patio couch on the lush patio, and if you work up an appetite, consider ordering one of Best Regards's fancy charcuterie boards." - Brittany Britto Garley

"The neatly appointed wraparound patio and variety of seating at Best Regards is one of the main draws of this chic, woman-owned Heights hangout. The patio features lush greenery and, at night, twinkling lights, making it the perfect backdrop for drinking cocktails. Try the Wolf of 11th Street drink: Mixed with Hoja Santa Sous Vide Tequila, cantaloupe, honey cilantro syrup, and ancho verde, then rimmed with black salt, it’s a bright, near-irresistible nod to the bar’s address. Best Regards also has a slew of coffee-fueled cocktails prepared in collaboration with locally owned Tenfold Coffee and a standout matcha martini that could be Houston’s newest challenge to the espresso variety." - Brittany Britto Garley

"Head to this trendy woman-owned bar in the Heights for $10 cocktails during its happy hour from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday through Friday. Top sellers include its Matcha Martini, a creamy concoction made with Ketel One vodka, creme de cacao, vanilla, and matcha, plus cocktails like the Low Hanging Fruit (vodka, limoncello, blackberry puree, lemon, and Topo Chico). Bargoers can also unwind on its spacious, plant-filled patio with its $30 board and bottle special, which comes with bottle of red or white house wine and a charcuterie board, including a Spanish charcuterie board that’s loaded with an assortment of cheeses, Iberico ham, chorizo, serrano ham, plus quince jam, and apricot confit, with sourdough and garlic and herb crackers." - Brianna Griff

"The corporate working world might factor into its theme, but this stunning woman-owned bar is all about play. The ultimate unwind starts when it opens at 4 p.m., which is also the start of its daily happy hour. Until 8 p.m., some of its can’t-miss signature cocktails, including a stellar matcha martini and its Low Hanging Fruit, made with Haku vodka, limoncello, blackberry puree, lemon juice, and Topo Chico, are just $10. Best Regards is especially great for groups. Its menu of boards, filled with meat, cheeses, pickles, and Tex-Mex staples, depending on your choice — are great for sharing, and its variety of seating is perfect for socializing. Be warned: Nights inside can be busy and bustling with bottle service and a club-like vibe, but bargoers can always take the conversations outside to the lush and vibrant patio." - Brittany Britto Garley

"The neatly appointed wraparound patio at Best Regards is one of the main draws of this chic Heights hangout. The Wolf of 11th Street cocktail is a nod to the bar’s address and crafted with Hoja Santa Sous Vide Tequila, cantaloupe, honey cilantro syrup, ancho verde, and rimmed with black salt, while a slew of coffee-fueled cocktails are prepared in collaboration with locally-owned Tenfold Coffee." - Marcy de Luna, Brittany Britto Garley