Starduster Lounge

"Located in a restored 1940s building that once housed the Spanish Flowers restaurant, Starduster Lounge merges historic charm with a new-wave cocktail experience. The laid-back bar focuses on a concise yet playful cocktail menu, complemented by a robust selection of agave spirits, whiskey, and craft beer, including local favorites like Saint Arnold and Lone Pint. Expect 8th Wonder’s cannabis-infused beverages to also make an appearance. Community-focused programming, including Western movie screenings on the patio and collaborations with Houston’s hospitality scene, makes this casual spot an easy choice for sipping and socializing." - Marcy de Luna, Brittany Britto Garley

"Inspired by West Texas aesthetics, this new bar and lounge is a moody, cowboy-esque Heights bar where all cocktails are half-off during happy hour. With most sips normally hovering around the $12 range, the discount makes the signature drinks even more enticing. Stop by on weekdays between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. for elixirs like chipotle Palomas, Old Fashioneds, and frozen Cosmos." - Brianna Griff