Be Social

Houston Press Insiders

A+

1117 Prairie

(inside Sam Houston Hotel)

Houston, TX 77002

832-200-8800

Though this bar is located on the first floor of the Alden Hotel (formerly known as the Sam Houston Hotel), don't think it's some generic lounge you'd find in a Ramada. Mixing sleek contemporary furniture with a classy gold trim and a solid oak bar, this is the über-lounge for the young, bold and beautiful. The easygoing crowd is a mix of both hotel guests and downtown hipsters, and the staff has friendly cocktail waitresses and bartenders, making the posh space inviting. It serves as a great chill-out spot, whether for catching up with co-workers for happy hour or meeting up with friends before a wild night of dancing. The music is mostly lounge music and acid jazz, but its volume is set at a level where you can converse with friends without having to raise your voice. Plus, you won't ever have to hear a kitschy standards ensemble.

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