EZ's Liquor Lounge

"While EZ’S Liquor Lounge in The Heights may be known as more of a shot-and-beer pool bar, the cocktails, including the frozen drinks, are just as fun. Our favorite is the slurrrrricane (get it?) with a blend of rum, sherry, and fassionola strawberry and hibiscus syrup. A couple of these on the patio will most certainly cool down a humid evening. And unlike a lot of other frozen bevs, the slurrrrricane isn’t sticky-sweet, but fruity and a little herbal, so sipping on a few won’t give you a dreaded sugar headache, especially alongside a few of EZ’s crispy tacos or hotdogs." - chelsea thomas, gianni greene

"If you want dive bar vibes but high-end booze, EZ’s Liquor Lounge in The Heights can set you up. Get bougie with an expensive bottle of champagne or the champagne of beers. You can relax and play a game of pool, double-fist a couple of chili dogs, while admiring the beer paraphernalia artwork or the fact that the music switches from George Strait to DJ Screw and back again. Even though the inside of EZ’s feels like someone went a little overboard on deep-cleaning, the sparkling sheen doesn’t make the drinks taste any different. Like most places in Houston, the dirt and grime will settle in eventually." - gianni greene, chelsea thomas, julie takahashi

"Starting at 5 p.m. every Monday, this Texas-proud bar offers plates of New York strips, mashed potatoes, and a seasonal salad for $25 until sellout, with homemade sauces available on request and wine pairings offered on occasion. In addition to $5 Shifties offered all night, bargoers can also arrive earlier to enjoy happy hour specials from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., which offers $5 wells, $4 drafts, and discounted house cocktails." - Brittany Britto Garley

"This laidback dive-esque bar feels like it’s been a part of the neighborhood for ages. EZ’s promises ice cold drinks, including buckets of beers and fun sips like sours, wines, frozens, including the potent Slurricane, and a list of fun cocktails, like its Hillbilly Highball, made with salted peanut butter bourbon, Coca-Cola, and peanuts. Those who come hungry won’t have to go anywhere. EZ’s offers a “Summin’” else/more menu, featuring chili pies, hot dogs, tacos, and dips, plus steak nights on Mondays." - Brittany Britto Garley

"From day drinkers to night owls, EZ’s Liquor Lounges draws in the lot. Happy hour is especially lively, from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. when drink specials like $4 drafts, $5 well drinks, and discounted cocktails entice. Visit on Tuesday, and make the most of free pool play, available all day long." - Brittany Britto Garley