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Julep

$31 to $50

Cocktail Bar

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for creative cocktails
Charming
Great for happy hour

Julep Bar stands as an illustrious recipient of the prestigious James Beard Award, celebrated for its exquisite blend of craft cocktails, thoughtfully curated bar bites, and an enchanting ambiance. The menus, ever-evolving to mirror the changing seasons, captivate with their meticulous emphasis on fine ingredients and flavors. Located on Washington Ave between Sawyer and Silver St. The neighborhood is full of restaurants and B&B Butcher's Steak House is within walking Distance.

We always take walk-ins so shoot us a texas or stop by and see us if you don't see a table available.

Why they're an Icon

James Beard Award
2022

From the OpenTable editors: Owner Alba Huerta has racked up accolades—including a James Beard Award for Outstanding Bar Program—for her top-notch cocktails incorporating unusual ingredients like marigold leaves. Sip them in an airy, floral-strewn parlor that also serves up an elegant menu of seasonal small plates like Gulf Coast oysters and tomato “caviar” with watermelon.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–12:00 am Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–2:00 am Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(832) 831-2068
Website
http://www.julephouston.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
1919 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007
Award-winning
1. James Beard Award 2022
Neighborhood
Heights / Washington
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Dollar Gulf Oysters
Multiple dates available
Join us for drinks and dollar oysters every Monday! Our kitchen is open til 10pm!

What 88 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Julep is a cozy spot perfect for social gatherings, offering "great vibes and excellent drinks!" Its historic charm and festive decor create an inviting ambiance. Guests rave about the "best ambiance with high quality drinks." However, service can be inconsistent, with some experiencing delays. Make reservations to enjoy their "creative cocktails and delicious bar food."

88 Reviews

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Carrie
Atlanta
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were a group of 8 who decided to have pre-dinner drinks and light snacks at Julep for Valentine’s Day. This was my first time going and I was not disappointed. The ambiance was really nice in the room they sat us. Almost felt like a speakeasy to me. The cheddar popcorn and French onion dip with caviar were delicious. Drinks were great and the staff were nice and attentive. Overall, we enjoyed our time there and I would go back to try more of the menu items.
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Kaneisha
VIP
Central Texas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Julep is a quaint cocktail bar with a vintage feel. The staff was kind and the playlist was a vibe.
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Tampa
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely time at Julep. Our server Carlos was very attentive, and the Manager Nelson was too. The drinks and food were delicious.
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Shane
VIP
Dallas
16 reviews
3.0
16 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Very disappointed. “James Beard” award winner is the draw. Don’t buy the hype. While nothing was “bad”, nothing was great. So many options in the area I would pass on this one for another experience.
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Zack
Houston
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Music was way too loud, could barely hear people talking across our table, awful service, some drinks were good some were awful and it was all way too expensive for the value provided overall.
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Stan
VIP
Houston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Julep never disappoints, it’s always a pleasure being in such a great atmosphere with well crafted cocktails.
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Ying
VIP
Houston
62 reviews
4.0
62 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed both the drinks (old fashioned and another similar drink) and the snacks (burger sliders and chicken confit flatbread are pretty good). we found the dim light very comfortable and provided an intimate setting for a good conversation
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Ari
Houston
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Positive: Good start, potentially good for social media photos of your drinks, kind of cozy, clean - even the restrooms, theoretically historical building Neg: Weird parking / valet situation to start, no working phone number, no physical menus, didn't have the ingredients to make the drink that I ordered, when I ordered a drink its ingredients were misrepresented on the menu, staff was friendly? but seemed young and not super cohesive, decor was straightforward and clean but lacked pizazz. Other clientele weren't super vibey either, I'm afraid :( Constructive: I think that this place would benefit from taking more consideration into the user experience and accessibility, while also showing something that presents a little more care rather than just cleanliness (but keep up the cleanliness!)
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Evangelo
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
There was a historic weather event at Houston that night, but they still were polite and communicative and happy to accommodate us (celebrating a birthday coming from abroad), and serve us some delicious plates and awesome cocktails!
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Shirell
VIP
Houston
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Love this place! Great vibes and excellent drinks!
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FAQs

Julep is rated 4.3 stars by 88 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

Experiences are available.

1919 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007

Additional information

Award-winning
1. James Beard Award 2022
Neighborhood
Heights / Washington
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–12:00 am Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–2:00 am Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.julephouston.com/
Phone number
(832) 831-2068

Julep

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James Beard Award

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Experiences

Dollar Gulf Oysters

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What 88 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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