My fav bar in Houston. They have an amazing collection of absinthe cocktails. Photo below is of absinthe drip

Libations are on point! The bar is crowded and loud. Not the place for a quiet date night but when I’m out with the ladies…!!!!

Crafted cocktails are still being poured by very skilled mixologists.

Some of the best cocktails in Houston. Highly recommend the old fashion

Decent place for drinks, although pricey. The music was incredibly loud a well. At least the service was fast and friendly.

I only had one night in Houston and I wanted to treat myself to the best craft cocktails in the city, so I came to Anvil Bar - it was the best decision I could have made! The bartenders are friendly and welcoming, and they will make suggestions and recommendations based on your preferences. Their cocktail menu is unlike anything Ive seen before. Its a small book full of a combination of classic and signature cocktails. I had a variety of both, but I really preferred their signatures. One stand out signature cocktail was Plinys Tonic, which is a gin, cucumber, mint mix with habanero pepper tincture. This was a fantastic balance of both refreshing and spicy - a truly great cocktail. My bartender was Alejandro and he made me a handful of perfectly crafted cocktails. Jordan also made me his own Truepenny bourbon cocktail, which was also spectacular. In addition to the cocktails I enjoyed some great bar food including the brats and pepperoncinis. The ambiance was very friendly and easy to strike conversation with people. I highly recommend Anvil Bar for craft cocktails in Houston.

Great great cocktails. Friendly staff that flys through the many options. Also you have to get the pickled quail eggs. And proper glassware

I drink a lot. That’s a fair statement. But I was really impressed by this place, as a NYer I may not make it back to Houston anytime soon but if I do, it’ll be sure to make every effort to come back here.

This place has an amazing young happy hour scene. Well over 100 well crafted, thoughtful cocktails. Great music, staff and vibes.

Loved this place. Very nice and cozy and plenty of drink options . Diverse and laid back crowd. Parking was somewhat limited but we street parked and it all worked out.

Hand down the best mixiology bar in Houston. Im absolutely in love with all the cocktails. Tons of liquor offer. I hope they will extend their concepts to all over the countries

Cant never go wrong with Anvil. The interior design kind of reminds me of Dead rabbit in NYC, but more quite n intimate.

Strongly recommend AnvilNot for Houston iconic barBut for the awesome signature menuEspecially Sunday best for the vacation toneGood atmosphere good rhythm how bartender make the magic cocktail !

Top rated cocktails with good environment. Would definitely go again for the signature drinks.

Fantastic cocktails, attentive bartenders and a great atmosphere inside. The scope of the cocktail menu can be a bit daunting, but they definitely make the best Pimms Cup in all Texas

Great cocktails and ambiance! Parking can be a little challenging in the area.

Expect your drinks to be expertly made! Also a great ambiance here.

Not much sitting room but everything was delicious and the atmosphere was perfect

One of the best, if not the best cocktail bar in Houston. The service and commitment to offer the perfect drink for you is remarkable; even with the place crowded, bartenders are alert of any unattended customer (no kidding, I was asked what do you need by 3 different barmans everytime I approached the bar). I am a fan of mixology and I know they know what they are doing because I was telling a barman about one of the best mixology bars in the world located in Mexico City (Limantour) and he knew exactly what place I was talking about. The food and snacks they offer is a great match for your preferred cocktail. I will return with great pleasure to continue exploring their vast cocktail menu.

I havent seen a bar in Houston with such an extensive spirits lineup. But besides that, the ambience, the people, the music and the craft cocktails are second to none.

Owner or one of Owners Tommy treated me like family the moment I walked in with my friends. The drinks are AMAZING: Try the White Russian and Grasshopper!

Wonderful service, great drinks, and a fun environment! cant wait to be back!

Bartenders very knowledgable. Drink menu is extensive but they can go off menu well if needed.

Ill say it, this is the best bar in Houston.The bartenders are extremely knowledgeable and helpful if you dont know what you want.The liquor selection is unmatched.It can get really crowded and loud depending on when you go but its worth it for the drinks.

I love this bar! Upscale cocktails that will knock your socks off My absolute favorite is the Irish coffee, which of course, is more of a winter drink, but they will make it for you anytime.Lovely atmosphere in here, especially at Christmas time with all the decorations. Also, which can make or break a bar, their service is TOP NOTCH. They greet everyone that comes in the door, and make an effort to serve you as soon as possible and to make sure you have a menu. Very friendly every time I’ve gone.Minor downside is how busy this place is. Unfortunately, everyone else knows how great it is haha. That being said, I do think that the service makes up for it for the most part. Other downside is they have minimal parking and the only true parking they have is valet, priced $8 I believe. However, if you’re willing to search (and walk), I’ve been able to find free street parking nearby.Cocktails are a bit pricey, however I would say it’s the going rate in the Houston area for a craft cocktail.#craftcocktail #cocktail #anvil #anvilbar&refuge #houston #htx #montrose #upscale #irishcoffee

Exceptional mixologists. Get a seat at the bar for the best seat in town.

One of the few places in Houston where one can get an absinthe suissesse. This is one of the few bars that can do it all!

Amazing cocktail bar with great craft cocktails and very extensive Scotch list. Highly recommend!

Drinks are simply amazing. Period. Best drinks in Houston easily. Get a Southside and a grasshopper. You wont be disappointed.

Amazing variety of drinks and very skilled bartenders, definitely a must for a night out!

Best cocktails in houston. Consistently rated up with the best in the nation. Can get a little packed, but absolutely worth it

The Greatest Cocktail Bar in Houston! It is the golden standard for other bars in the city. A bartenders dream bar and a drinkers paradise.

An awesome craft cocktail bar. Saw it listed as one of the top 25 cocktail bars I the US in one of the travel publications I get and it lived up to the hype.

Its rare I leave a 5-star review, but this place deserves it. Staff were professional. True craft drinks were very well made. Ordered an old fasioned, and, for once it was exactly how an old fashioned should be! Selection of drinks was outatanding, and they were all good. Place was clean. Waiters stopped by frequently to refill water and replace napkins. Restrooms were clean. Atmosphere wss very laid back, business casual. Will definitely come back again and would recommend to people visiting Houston!