Since 2011, Tate's has brought class to the Uptown scene. Barman J.W. Tate shakes up fine beverages in an old house-turned-bar with a clean, classic feel. Gin fans shouldn't miss the housemade tonic.
Recently relaunched Sunset Lounge is shaking up updated versions of classic tiki drinks like the Zombie and Rum Runner, plus new creations like chili-spiked horchata.
This sorta-hidden downtown spot is slightly corporate-feeling, but the drinks are fun, like a bacon Old-Fashioned and a Fruity Pebbles-flavored martini.
This uptown spot is a breath of fresh air on McKinney Ave. Sip a Life & Death, champagne spiked with Aperol and absinthe, or try a shot of Dude, Sweet Chocolate-infused Rumpleminze.
People's is worth seeking out even if you're not catching a flick at the nearby Angelika. Relaxed but classy, they make a mean Old-Fashioned, as well as barrel-aged cocktails and massive tiki drinks.
Shannon Wynne's newest spot gives a new meaning to drinking in the park. Sip on creative cocktails like The Horned Lark (Absolut vodka, yellow Chartreuse, Lillet Blanc, grapefruit bitters).
This pint-sized bar inside the Montaigne Club oozes low-key class; an ideal spot to take a date for a classic cocktail, it boasts a penny-encrusted bartop and a cozy fireplace.
The drinks at FT33 are as carefully crafted as the plates; try a classic like the Corpse Reviver #2, or the constantly-evolving Seasonal Smash, the current version contains fresh carrot juice.
Barman and owner Gabe Sanchez will always remember your drink, just tell him what you like and he'll mix you a tasty drink, from a jasmine tea-infused vodka cocktail to a pumpkin pie-esque rum drink.
