The 9 Best Martinis In Houston

The holidays are simply better with a martini in hand, and lucky for you, these Houston hot spots are serving up the perfect pour.

The Warwick Martini Tree

The Warwick

The Warwick is a feast for the senses with stunning vistas, lavish decor and a culinary scene that will make your taste buds tango. You can start your night at the vibrant bar, move to the music-filled lounge and then soak up the stars on the posh patio. And let’s not forget the drink you can’t resist: the Chocolate Cake martini. The dessert cocktail is a slice of heaven in a glass consisting of Absolut vanilla vodka, Godiva dark chocolate liqueur and Hershey’s chocolate—all topped with whipped cream and sprinkles. Another sweet sip is Warwick’s Martini Tree, with its six or twelve Casamigos Reposado lemon drops in six luscious flavors: lemon, raspberry, mango and pineapple, passionfruit, melon and blue. Served in a stunning tree display, these tequila cocktails are perfect for sharing with the whole table. 5888 Westheimer Road, 713.534.1545

Andiron

No gatekeeping here; we are obsessed with Andiron. If you’re looking for top-tier ingredients and flavorful dinner plates, there is simply no better spot. The drink menu overflows with signature cocktails, dinner wines and, naturally, three martinis to choose from. Keep it simple with Nolet’s, Sipsmith, Vermouth and lemon, or mix it up with Ketel One, olive juice and blue cheese olive. We’ll cheers to that! 3201 Allen Parkway Ste. E100, 281.974.1513

Anvil

If you’re looking for a buzzy bar that serves a mean martini, head downstairs from Refuge to Anvil. Separate from its sister bar, Anvil toutes a list of 100 cocktails—ranging from sour and short to boozy and alluring. Under the herbal and spirituous section, you will find the tried and true classics, like our personal favorite, the martini, mixed with dry gin, dry vermouth and orange bitters. 1424 Westheimer Road Ste. B

The Davenport

When it comes to martinis, The Davenport has you covered. With over 40 specialty martinis, this eclectic and lively bar is always buzzing. For martini lovers, look no further than its signature sips with vodka-based boozy beverages such as Almond Joy, Cookies N’ Cream and, of course, Chocolate martinis. For those more in favor of fruity flavoring, try out the Blueberry Lemon Drop, Mango Tango or Strawberry Fields martini. Or perhaps dare to sip their more creative concoctions such as the B.O.M., a blood orange mix with sweet n’ sour topped with a Champagne floater, or the Texas Tornado complete with a salted rim and jalapeño stuffed olives. 2115 Richmond Ave., 713.520.1140

Sushi Rebel

Serving sophisticated, modern martinis, Sushi Rebel has some of the best craft cocktails with an upscale ambiance. What’s better than enjoying fresh hand-rolled sushi with a luxurious Lychee martini? Perhaps their most-ordered martini, the signature Mango martini. (Imagine a mouthwatering mix of Malibu mango rum, Triple Sec, mango puree, fresh lime and orange juice—adorned with a bright tajin chili rim and fresh mango slice.) Another fan favorite is the classic Espresso martini, a perfect creamy pick-me-up. 1700 City Plaza Drive Ste. 110, 281.323.4783

Bludorn's Nitro Espresso Martini

Bludorn

This cozy restaurant nestled in the heart of Montrose is making its mark when it comes to the best martinis in the neighborhood. Don’t be deterred by their unique ingredients like cocchi americano, verjus, chartreuse and even a whole whipped egg. Bludorn does martinis exquisitely with the perfect balance of complimentary flavors. For an after-dinner digestive, you must try their Nitro Espresso martini—a smooth and satisfying rendition of the traditional coffee cocktail, made on tap with Katz cold brew coffee, house amaro blend, coffee liqueur and bitters. 807 Taft St., 713.999.0146

Aya Sushi's 401k martini

Aya Sushi

At Aya Sushi, they are serving up more than just mouthwatering omakase. The sleek dining space—decked with modern green velvet barstools and sultry lighting—is the ultimate hot spot for winding down with a fab cocktail. Take their 401k martini, for example. Not only does it make you feel like a million bucks, but it’s also made with the fanciest ingredients like Hine Triomphe, Grand Marnier revelation, lemon, Yuzu gin, sauternes, vanilla and cane sugar. And with a name like 401k, you know it will be worth every penny! The Foie Gras martini is another showstopper featuring Foie Gras-washed botanist gin, Matsui umeshu, Drambuie, umami bitters, wasabi and black sesame. 5407A Bellaire Blvd., Bellaire, 713.485.4272

Local Table

Located in the Garden Oaks and Oak Forest location, Local Table is building up for the cold snap in style with an impressive lineup of killer cocktails. The star of the fall menu collection is none other than the Pear martini. With its Tito’s vodka, spiced pear liqueur, lemon, Cointreau and elderflower, it’s the perfect sip for those crisp autumn evenings. And the best part? It’s only $12, so don’t miss out. 2003 West 34th St. Ste E, 281.867.6257

Le Colonial

Le Colonial’s lively atmosphere and exquisite French-Vietnamese flavors (think spicy calamari and shrimp stir-fry, half-roasted duck and ginger-glazed chicken clay pot) are enough to keep you coming back, but after a peek at the cocktail and drink menus, we promise you’ll never want to leave! Expect a bevy of exotic and signature cocktails, mocktails and beer. Our drinks of choice? The Lynchee martini with Helix vodka, Lynchee purée, fresh lime and simple syrup, or the French martini with Haku One vodka, pineapple, Crème de Framboise and simple syrup. Drink up! 4444 Westheimer Road Suite G-140, 713.629.4444