Dean's Downtown

"Dean’s has a historic past, with the Main Street building it’s housed in dating back to the late 1800s. Naturally, it lends itself to being considered one of the most haunted places in Houston, but whether you go for supernatural sightings or just a solid, boozy evening, experiencing Dean’s should be part of your Houston bucket list. Enjoy some of its classic drinks, including the very Houston, double-cupped, purple Deans Lean — gin, Creme de Mure, turbinado, soda and sprite, and Jolly Rancher, or the Briar Patch, made with blackberry moonshine, lime, and basil. Happy hour is held daily from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with $2 off all whiskey and a menu of cocktails that's $5 to $7." - Brittany Britto Garley

"Dean’s, a longtime bar in Downtown Houston, has closed indefinitely due to an influx of novel coronavirus cases. Despite no employees testing positive, the bar aims to ensure the safety of staff, families, and customers and will remain active on social media to provide updates on reopening." - Amy McCarthy

"For drinks, my favorite place to hit up is Dean’s Downtown for the best Old Fashioned you can get." - Sophie Friedman